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1. Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home To communicate without an Access Point proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch located on the left side of the computer above the PC Card slot The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer lights up 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the taskbar 3 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears 4 Click the Advanced button The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Setting Wireless Network Connection Properties 4 Wireless Network Connection Properties General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below Hardwarel0 WaveLAN Network Add Learn about setting up wireless network configuration 5 Select the Wireless Networks tab 6 Click the Add button The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears 7 Enter a Network name SSID Choose a 6 digit name 8 Check the box to select Data encryption WEP enabled 9 Check the box to select Network Authentication Shared mode 10 Clear the box to deselect the option The key is provided for me automatically Some information boxes b
2. and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs DVgate On selected models Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit the clips from your video add others and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplies access information and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail newsgroups a Personal Start Page a free 6 MB Web site a member magazine and 24 hour technical support Microsofts Word On selected models Microsoft Corp Microsoft Word makes it easy to create shared Web e mail and print documents for use around the world It embraces HTML as a first class file format and extends Word s ease of use to the Web and e mail Word also extends that ease of use to international users making it simple to create multilingual documents MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc Page 117 Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movi
3. remove the AC adapter and battery pack Wait one minute and reattach them Press the power button Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Unplug the power cord press the reset button by using a thin straight object Such as a paper clip remove the battery pack plug it in again and turn on the power Page 131 My computer starts but a BIOS error appears When the internal backup battery is low on power your system may not start properly and the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup may appear at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1l Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year next to System Date 3 Press the Down Arrow h key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second 4 Press the Right Arrow gt key to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow Voy to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 6 Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter 7 Make sure Exit Save Changes is selected and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 8 Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter The computer restarts If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Page 132 My computer starts but the mes
4. the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to the original state press the power button briefly to turn on the power Fn B Bass Boost Toggles the bass boost function off and on This feature is available only while using headphones Fn F Display control Minimizes and maximizes the LCD screen If the default display resolution is reduced this function maximizes the display resolution to fit the screen size Maximizing the display screen enables you to view the display at a greater resolution Ao Some functions are not available until Windowse launches Page 7 Using VAIO Action Setup a gt VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Jog Dial control Memory Sticke mandan media and i LINKe interface An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup right click the Jog Dial control icon 2 gt in the task tray and click Help Topics Page 8 VAIO Action Setup functions Jog Dial Changing the Jog Dial setting Memory Stick Changing the Memory Stick media insertion setting i LINK Changing the i LINK device connection setting USB Changing the USB device connection setting Timer Setting the timer Page 9 Using the Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial contro
5. 4 Press the release button toward the computer The PC Card pops out 5 Gently grasp the PC Card and pull it out Page 23 Notes on PC Cards For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Some PC Cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer Ifan exclamation mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are orienting the card correctly See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on its use Page 24 Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which enables you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When usi
6. Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting a USB Mouse Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting an i LINK AV Device Connecting an External Display Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an External Microphone Connecting External Speakers Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities Page 42 Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect an optional floppy disk drive FDD to the USB Y port on your computer Page 43 To connect the floppy disk drive 4 You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting the floppy disk drive Before removing the FDD see To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on for more information Plug the USB cable from the floppy disk drive into the USB Y port on the computer The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Plugging in USB Cable Page 44 To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a floppy disk Floppy disk Floppy disk drive Page 45 To remove a floppy disk When you finish using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator light turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disk Removing a floppy disk Eject button LED indicator Page 46 To remove the floppy disk drive when the comput
7. LINK port and peripheral device DC Out jack The i LINK drive s power indicator lights up and the computer will automatically detect and identify the connected drive Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and select My Computer to verify that an icon for the i LINK optical disc drive has been added in the window The Sony i LINK optical disc drive is compatible only with certain Sony VAIO PCG series computers preinstalled with Microsoft Windowse XP Home Edition or Professional Page 51 To disconnect an i LINK optical disc drive 4 Close all open software applications 1 Close all applications that use the i LINK optical disc drive and wait for the drive s BUSY indicator to turn off 2 Disconnect the VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable from the computer Page 52 To play a DVD To play a DVD you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalled WinDVDe application For more information see the Help menu in the WinDVD application Before you use the optical disc drive to play a DVD quit any open applications Your optical drive can read most DVD R media When you are ready to play a DVD read the suggestions below to maximize your video viewing experience When playing a DVD on battery power set the power management profile to DVD You can also set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection if the display is not clear when using other profiles 4 Automatic Profile Selection sets the power management p
8. Page 124 Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Page 125 Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applications device drivers and to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased Reinstalling an individual software application or device driver may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer peripheral hardware or software You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive To reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Recovery CD s for more information You must be in Windowse to run the Application Recovery CD utility To reinstall software applications using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all open applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert Sony Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical disc drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD ins
9. in analog by connecting a microphone or other audio equipment to the Microphone jack of your computer and then switching the jack functionality The Microphone jack is for MIC IN monaural Page 76 To switch the microphone jack functionality To switch the Microphone jack functionality for use with a microphone or an audio device 7 1 Double click ti on the task tray located in the lower right corner of the Desktop window The Volume Control window appears 2 From the Options menu click Properties The Properties window appears 3 In the Adjust Volume panel select Recording and then click OK The Recording Control window appears 4 Select either Microphone or Stereo Out When you are recording using a microphone select Microphone If you are recording using other audio equipment select Stereo Out Page 77 To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window When Microphone or Stereo Out are not displayed in the Recording Control window do the following 1 Select Options and click Properties 2 Click the item you want to display in Control 3 Click OK You can only adjust the recording volume in the Recording Control window in step 3 If you adjust the volume in step 1 the adjustment is only effective for playing sound It does not adjust the volume for recording sound Page 78 To increase the sound of the microphone 7 1 Double click on the task tray located in the lower right corner of the Desktop
10. more detailed information Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Page 87 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen See the manual supplied with your computer display for more information on its installation and use To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar 2 Point to All Programs and click Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen p J Sony Notebook Setup itial Setting Touchpad Power On Password Bass Boost 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup tabs for more information 4 After you finish making your changes click OK Page 88 Sony Notebook Setup tabs Tab Description About This Computer Display system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Initial Setting Change the volume of the sounds that play while the operating system is loading Select the order of drives and devices from which you want to load the operating system You can specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer Touchpad Change touchpad settings or enable disable touchpad functionality if you are using an external mouse Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Bass Boost Set the Bass Boost optio
11. sound effect This is effective for games and similar applications Page 80 Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers Page 81 To connect external speakers Use the Q symbol to locate the Headphone jack Plug the speaker cable into this jack Connecting external speakers Computer Page 82 Notes on using external speakers Make sure that the speakers you purchased are designed for computer use Before you turn on the speakers turn down the volume Do not place floppy disks or other data disks on or near the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the disks See the manual supplied with your speakers for more information on their installation and use Page 83 Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities The following peripheral devices can be connected to your computer to expand the capabilities of your computer and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or personal needs A Personal Digital Assistant PDA The Wireless LAN Access Point For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com vaio Page 84 Personal Digital Assistant A handheld PDA is the quintessential personal planner and entertainment center that fits in your pocket With a PDA you can easily perform the following functions Enter your schedule details in the calendar and view them by the day wee
12. the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the Battery Information toolbar and point to Toolbars 2 Click to deselect Battery Information The toolbar disappears from view Page 99 Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status m s Dischargin mE ile F Page 100 Displaying detailed battery information Double click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window The screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Battery Information Window Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information Page 101 Changing the window design of Sony software To change the window design 1 Click the Start button then select Control Panel 2 In the left window pane of Control Panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click UI Design Selector 4 Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design 5 Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 6 To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt and then click OK to close the UI Design Selector This feature is available with UI Design Selector
13. the Jog Dial control button to close the active application Scroll Press the Jog Dial control button to begin scrolling within the active window Jog Dial Launcher Press the Jog Dial control button to return the Jog Dial control to Jog Launcher mode Menu Bar Press the Jog Dial control button then use the Jog Dial control to scroll through the active window s toolbar Some software applications do not support these functions Using a dialog box When a window such as Screen Properties is active the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window You can select an item in the window by rotating the Jog Dial control Pressing the Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box Page 14 Internal timer You can use the internal timer to start an application at a specific time The timer when set can launch applications even when the computer power is off 1l Rotate or push the Jog Dial control and select VAIO Action Setup in the Jog Dial Launcher window 2 Click Timer from the left menu then click the clock icon 3 Select either Recommended Settings Program Files All Files or Drag amp Drop from the left menu then select the file or application you wish to launch in the right window 4 Click Next until the One Time Only Setting dialog box appears 5 Select the Date and Time and click Next twice then click Finish and close the VAIO Action Setup window Page 15 Using Memory Stic
14. window If Microphone is not displayed from the Options menu click Properties select Microphone from the Control panel and then click OK 2 From the Options menu select Advanced Controls The Advanced buttons where applicable will display in the Volume Control window 3 From the Microphone panel click Advanced The Advanced Controls for Microphones dialog box displays 4 Click Mic 20dB in the Other Controls window section and then click Close Page 79 To adjust sound device volume You can adjust the sound device volume for playing or recording z 3 To adjust the volume when playing double click window The Volume Control window is displayed in the task tray located in the bottom right corner of the Desktop To adjust the sound of other devices do the following 1 Select Options and click Properties 2 In the Volume Adjust window select Playback 3 Click the check box of the item you want to display in Control 4 Click OK Sound device Function Volume Control Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones WAVE Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows PC Beep Adjust the beep sound when inserting or removing the PC Card and other devices Telephone Adjust the modem or telephone line volume Microphone Adjust the internal or external microphone volume Line Adjust the audio equipment volume CD Audio Adjust the volume of the CD in the optional optical drive 3D Wide Widen the
15. your optical drive appears and the software does not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the Application Recovery CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up Make sure the optical drive is connected to your computer See Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive for more information Page 157 The application cannot find a file while a PC Card is inserted When inserted into a computer that is connected to the docking station some PC Cards may change the drive letters of the disk drives in the docking station If this occurs an application you are using may not be able to find files To correct this condition do one of the following Remove the PC Card and restart your computer Do not insert the PC Card while using that application Change the drive letters of the disk drives of the docking station or of the PC Card Refer to the Windowse help files or the application manuals to change the drive letters Page 158 What software do I use for CD R CD RW software functions Use the preinstalled SonicStage software s Record function to create CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all of the necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability Page 159 I cannot use the DVgate software If your computer is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power sav
16. 18 VisualFlow VisualFlow software is a state of the art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media To use VisualFlow 1 From the Start menu point to All Programs and select VisualFlow Fy VAIO Action Setup has been configured to launch VisualFlow by default upon insertion of Memory Stick media VisualFlow software starts automatically when Memory Stick media is put into the drive 2 Click on an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display layout 3 Click on an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method 4 Resting your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick properties 5 Resting your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions 6 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen Double click an image to show an enlarged view 7 Movie files start playback when the view is enlarged Click again on movie files to restore the view to normal While an image is enlarged the Launch toolbar appears on the bottom of the window Any associated application can be activated from here Page 19 Notes on using Memory Stick media When the media s write protect tab is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Before using Memory Stick media you should back up important data Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the media finishes reading or writing data befo
17. Arrow F or Right Arrow gt keys to increase the volume You can also use the center Jog Dial Control to adjust the volume If nothing is displayed when you press Fn F3 or Fn F4 follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 Select the Audio tab and click Advanced in the Sound Playback box The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box appears 3 Make sure the Speakers tab is open and the correct speaker setup is selected in the Speaker Setup box Check the volume controls in the Windowse taskbar 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Open Volume Control The Volume Control dialog box appears 2 Make sure the mute check boxes are not selected If they are selected click the check box to cancel the selection 3 Close the Volume Control dialog box Make sure the CD audio enable is turned on 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then System The System Properties dialog box appears Ww Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager The Device Manager dialog box appears listing your computer hardware devices 4 Double click DVD CD ROM drives 5 Double click the listed drive name 6 Click the Properties tab 7 If the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box is not selected click it to turn it on If your computer is powered by batteries make su
18. CDs see Using the Recovery CDs for more information 1 Remove the PC Card slot protector from the PC Card slot See To remove a PC Card for more information 2 Remove the PC Card from the bottom side of the optical drive Removing PC Card 3 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the SONY logo facing up See Using PC Cards for details Inserting PC Card A protective cover is attached to the lens of the optical drive at the factory Before using the optical drive remove the protective cover Page 59 To insert a disc 1 Press the Eject button The disc tray slides out Optical Drive Eject button 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up 3 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place Inserting Disc Disc 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently The Busy indicator on the drive flashes while your computer is reading data from the disc Flashing Busy Indicator Busy indicator Page 60 To remove the drive Remove the PC Card from the computer See To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on for more information Page 61 Notes on CD and DVD discs Handling CD or DVD discs Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs Adhesive labels may come off while the disc is in use in your optical drive and may cause damage to the unit Cleaning CD or DV
19. D discs Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause data reading errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center outward If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 62 Connecting a USB Mouse You can connect an optional USB mouse such as the Sony PCGA UMS1 series to your computer Page 63 To connect a USB mouse Plug the mouse cable into the USB port PCGA UMS1 series drivers have already been installed Connecting a USB Mouse USB Mouse optional To USB port A serial mouse or PS 2 mouse is not compatible with this VAIO computer See the manual supplied with your mouse for more information on its installation and use Page 64 Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting with i LINK You can use an optional i LINK cable to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Microsoft Windowse operating system You may use an i LINK cable not supplied to connect the two systems and then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the o
20. Maintenance and then System The System Properties dialog box appears Ww Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager The Device Manager dialog box appears listing your computer hardware devices 4 Double click DVD CD ROM drives 5 Double click the listed drive name 6 Click the Properties tab 7 If the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box is not selected click it to turn it on If your computer is powered by batteries make sure the battery packs are properly inserted and are charged Ifyou are using an application that has its own volume control verify the volume is turned up If you connect external speakers 1 Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound 2 If the speakers have a mute button make sure the button is off 3 If the speakers are powered by batteries make sure the batteries are inserted properly and are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable Ifyou are still experiencing problems use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 166 Troubleshooting Audio My speakers have no sound If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 or use the center Jog Dial Control to turn on the speakers If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 and then press Up
21. Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions 2 If you connect and use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be reduced Page 50 To connect an i LINK optical disc drive Use a VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable supplied with the i LINK drive to connect the optical disc drive to the computer 4 Before connecting or disconnecting this drive close any active applications to help prevent data loss 1 Turn on power to the computer Insert the L shaped plug of the VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable into the matching jack on the rear of the i LINK drive Secure the plug by turning the screw on the cable connector clockwise Connecting i LINK optical disc drive L shaped cable connector i LINK cable i LINK port Peripheral device DC Out jack 2 Insert the straight shaped two prong plug of the VAIO computer peripheral cable into both the computer s i
22. The package protects the module from ESD Use the special protective package to store a memory module and prevent ESD or wrap the memory module in aluminum foil Page 109 Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB 128 128 0 256 128 128 Page 110 Installing a Memory Module To add a memory module proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices 2 Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the computer and remove the battery 3 Wait for the computer to cool down The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the three screws at the bottom of the computer A To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing Bottom Screws 5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover 6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Lifting the Keyboard 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side 8 Gently turn the keyboard over the touchpad Take care not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 9 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 10 Remove the existing memory module 11 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 12 Install the memory
23. Welco me e Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the online VAIO Computer User Guide This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your computer Click here to view your computer s hardware specifications and software information Page 1 This section describes the following aspects of your new computer Using the Keyboard Using VAIO Action Setup Using the Jog Dial Control Using Memory Stick Media Using PC Cards Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Phone Line Connecting to a LAN Connecting to a Wireless LAN Page 2 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Print Screen Escape key Function keys key Correction ee ke te aR bl el al E a EE a PEPEE EE E shir we e FEETEPEC EE EE My lede e YR J i ag oe Fn key Alt key Navigation keys keypad area Windows key Applications key Ctrl key Page 3 Functions of the keyboard keys Key Description Nu
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25. active except when the system enters Standby mode The video display system is one of the largest consumers of power in the system Page 94 Conserving battery power When using the computer with a battery the LCD display and the hard disk drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power See Power Management profiles for more information Page 95 Displaying Battery Information You can display information for the battery on your computer The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer s general battery information You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information Page 96 To display the Battery Information window 1 Double click the current Profile icon on the taskbar The Battery Information window appears 2 For additional information click the Help button The PowerPanel Help window appears Page 97 To display the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the taskbar point to Toolbars and select Battery Information 2 The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar The toolbar displays battery status gauges and the battery status icon Battery Information Toolbar i Battery Information w be U a 2 20 Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully drains also referred to as the time to empty Page 98 To close
26. ake sure another mouse was not installed You may need to use your supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the touchpad or mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 146 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive icon doesn t appear even though it is connected Make sure the floppy disk drive is properly connected Wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive Close all open applications and make sure there is no disk in the floppy disk drive Restart your computer with the connected floppy disk drive Page 147 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive icon doesn t appear even though it is connected Make sure the floppy disk drive is properly connected Wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive Close all open applications and make sure there is no disk in the floppy disk drive Restart your computer with the connected floppy disk drive Page 148 My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk Ifthe floppy disk is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected Make sure a formatted floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Page 149 My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Make sure the disc label is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is
27. al operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and clicking Restart on the Windows Task Manager dialog box 3 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to turn off the computer Page 135 The sound of my computer s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help for more information To reduce fan noise y 1 Right click the CPU Performance Profile icon on the taskbar and select Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor window appears 2 Double click System to open the file if it isn t already opened 3 Double click Thermal Control Strategy Performance and select Quiet 4 Restart your computer Page 136 Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised This is normal Because your computer s CPU uses a type of CPU speed controlling technology System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum advertised speed Page 137 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Verify the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on Verify the power indicator on the computer is on Verify the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mo
28. anual supplied with your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use You can purchase compatible i LINK cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free To connect a digital camcorder Plug one end of an i LINKe cable into the amp S400 port on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port on the digital camcorder Connecting a Digital Cam corder Computer Digital a To S400 p camcorder to DV In Out i LINK cable optional Notes on connecting an i LINK device A connection to a Sony digital camcorder is pictured above your digital camcorder may need to be connected differently See the manual supplied with your digital camcorder for more information on its installation and use Only Sony digital video camera ports labeled DV In Out or i LINK are compatible i LINK devices Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK port does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK port you cannot use the device with the computer The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is limited to the maximum transfer rate supported by the external device If multiple d
29. are to any of the previously protected states 5 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport 6 Sony Fax on Demand This service which requires a fax machine or your fax software provides answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 7 Sony Customer Support Sony and Microsoft software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 8 Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Page 182
30. artition Size All partitions custom installations and changes are removed from the hard disk drive You can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive All original factory settings operating system and preinstalled software is restored A The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If you wish to retain your system data perform a backup to an external media To use the System Recovery CD s Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files A blue screen appears during the downloading process 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical disc drive The System Recovery utility starts from the optical disc drive The first CD must be in the drive when your turn on the computer 2 Shut down your computer as described in the Shutting Down Your Computer section of your supplied Quick Start 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer 4 The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears Click Next 5 At the pop up prompt select Yes to begin the system recovery process Follow the on screen instructions If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD l Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer When the Sony logo i
31. ating a quick display timeout The Internal modem remains powered You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications 4 Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to AC power Page 93 Power Management commands PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device You can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action Icon Description Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button on your computer Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk drive and turns off the system power To return the system to the original state use the power button to turn on power The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard disk drive nni LCD Video Standby Turns off the video display to save power If you turn off the Video Standby timer the display remains
32. attery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time period aa Ultimate Battery Life Extends the Maximum Battery Life by disabling ports such as the i LINK port This profile disables many applications such as Memory Stick DVgate and Smart Capture Disable Power Management Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes You can not change the settings of this profile AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature oe Games isables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer i p Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system T Camera ptimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage O Word Processing izes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system Y TO OE gt 3 ca Spreadsheet ptimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications O 9 Communications Extends battery life by initi
33. ck icon If your images are not stored in a folder your images should appear in the Sony MemoryStick window Click the Left or Right arrows oo to view images If your images are stored in a folder open the folder to view your images The format of your Memory Stick media may not be compatible with the software you are using to view your image files When you reformat your Memory Stick media you lose the images and data stored on that media Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto the hard disk drive of your computer to save your images and data Reformat the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer Page 171 Memory Stick media does not work I cannot access the removable drive To locate the Memory Stick media icon in your My Computer folder 1 Click the View menu and select Refresh 2 Wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the Memory Stick media 3 Click the Sony MemoryStick icon Page 172 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer is in the ON position or the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is display
34. compatible software only Page 102 Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses the Intel video controller which enables you to select the desired display when the notebook is connected to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your notebook s LCD display and the external monitor Page 103 To select the display mode 1 Click Start then point to Control Panel 2 Click Display to access the Display Properties window 3 Click the Settings tab click the Advanced button and select the Intele Graphics Technology tab to display the Intele 82815 Graphics Controller Properties dialog box Intele 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen Sony Notebook LCD 1024x768 and Intel R 82815 G General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management S Intel Graphics Technology 2 Intel R 82815 Graphics Controller Visit Intel s Corporate Web Site http www intel com Download the Latest Intel Software and Drivers http support intel com support qo downloads Access the Latest Support Help and Information http support intel com 4 Click the Intel Graphics Technology tab then click the Graphics Properties button 5 Click the Device tab 6 Select the type of display You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors
35. de Press any key to activate the screen The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times Page 138 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Verify the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on Verify the power indicator on the computer is on Verify the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times Page 139 My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and D twice to refresh the screen Page 140 The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your display for more information Page 141 I want to change the video resolution of my display 1 Click Start on the taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Move the Screen resolution slider to change your video resolution Page 142 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the USB port See Connecting a USB Mouse for mo
36. e Power Management settings You can change the power management settings such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen Page 91 To access PowerPanel Help l 2 Click Start point to All Programs and select PowerPanel Click Help The PowerPanel Help window appears To customize Power Management settings 1 Right click the current Profile icon on the taskbar Select Edit Create Profiles from the menu The Profile Editor window appears Click a profile whose setting you want to change from the list in the left field Double click an item whose setting you want to change from the list in the right field Click the desired setting Click the File menu and then click Save Click the File menu and then click Exit Page 92 Power Management profiles The PowerPanel utility provides several predefined power management profiles Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Power Management profile or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are Icon Description q Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum b
37. e the audio function is turned on To do this complete the following procedure 4 The optical disc drive must be installed before you begin 1 Open the Start menu point to Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then click System The System Properties window appears 2 Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window appears listing your computer hardware devices 3 Double click DVD CD ROM drives From the drop down list double click the drive name A properties window appears 4 Click the Properties tab 5 Select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected and then click OK Page 54 Notes on CD and DVD discs Do not drop or bend the disc Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause reading errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 55 To write data to a CD RW or CD R disc You can use Son
38. ecome visible 11 Fill in the Network key Choose a 5 digit name 12 Click OK Your new Network name appears in the Preferred networks window 13 Click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears 14 Select the option Computer to computer ad hoc networks only 15 Click Close Page 38 16 Click OK Page 39 Turning Off Wireless LAN To turn off Wireless LAN functionality locate the Wireless LAN switch that is located on the left side of the computer above the PC Card slot Move the switch to the OFF position The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer turns off A Turning off the Wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Page 40 Notes on using Wireless LAN Sony Wireless LAN devices support the IEEE802 11b standard Devices connecting to a Wireless LAN using the IEEE802 11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE802 11b standard Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party Wireless LAN Access Point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If using a Wireless LAN Access Point refer to connectivity information contained in those instructions Page 41 o ting Peripheral Devi You can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive
39. ed in the Available networks window 1 Click Start and select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab and check if the access point is displayed in the Available networks box Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 173 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer is in the ON position or the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window 1 Click Start and select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab and check if the access point is displayed in the Available networks box Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 174 I cannot access the Internet Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on t
40. ems use the supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the modem drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 163 Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work Make sure the telephone cable is plugged into the cable jack See Connecting a Phone Line for more information Make sure the telephone cable is working by plugging the cable into an ordinary telephone and listening for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible If you are still experiencing problems use the supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the modem drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 164 My modem connection is slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet service provider ISP do the following Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone cable is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible wi
41. enable you to connect portable external devices such as an optical disc drive 4 The PC Card slot can accommodate a Type I or Type II PC Card This slot is compatible with Card Bus Type III PC Cards are not supported Page 21 To insert PC card You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up Inserting PC Card Insert in the direction of the arrow 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot until it is firmly seated in the port and the release button pops out A Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not cause damage to the connector pins but damage can occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the computer while the unit is being transported Page 22 To remove a PC Card Follow the procedure below when you remove the PC Card while your computer is on Failure to follow this procedure may result in a malfunction If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions 1 Double click 5 in the task tray The Safely remove PC Card dialog box appears 2 Click the dialog box The message Safe to Remove Hardware appears 3 Click to close the message Release Button
42. er Hardware and then click Printers and Faxes Right click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning and select Properties to open the Properties window Click OK Page 179 Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to both the printer and your computer Make sure the printer is compatible with the Windowse operating system installed on your computer and that it has the correct printer drivers Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port number l Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and then System The System Properties dialog box appears Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager dialog box appears Double click Ports COM amp LPT and then ECP Printer Port LPT1 Select the Port Settings tab and choose a different LPT Port Number To reset the printer connection 1 Click Start on the taskbar and select Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Printers and Faxes Right click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning and select Properties to open the Properties window Click OK Page 180 Sony provides you with several support r
43. er is on 1 Double click the Remove Hardware icon S in the task tray 2 The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog displays 3 Select the hardware device you wish to remove by clicking it 4 Click Stop 5 Confirm the correct device is selected in the Stop a Hardware device dialog box 6 The message Floppy Disk Drive can now be safely removed from the system appears Click OK 7 Unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer Page 47 To carry the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the right side Page 48 Notes on handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disk Keep disks away from magnets Keep disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Page 49 Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive You can use an optional i LINK optical disc drive such as a Sony DVD ROM or CD RW DVD Combo Drive PCGA CRWD1 with your computer This Sony VAIO computer is preinstalled with software that enables you to create CDs and play DVD movies The i LINK optical disc drive draws power from the computer through the power cable that is integrated with the VAIO computer Peripheral Cable This peripheral cable connects to both the i LINK port and peripheral cable DC Out jack on the left side of the computer If you use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be shorter 1 i LINK is a trademark of
44. er that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor OpenMG Jukebox Continuing to take advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer a sleek new player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Sony ScreenBlast ACID Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment With the powerful Sony ScreenBlast ACID software you can create royalty free music by utilizing its loop based production tool including unlimited tracks and enhanced effects Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forges enables you to record edit and process mono or stereo audio files for your multimedia or Internet projects Whether you want to use a number of professional effects convert video into streaming media or synchronize audio to video this software has everything you need to create rich immersive multimedia and Internet content Sony on Yahoo Yahoo Inc Personalize your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo Get a free webmail account customized news and local weather reports comics and more VAIO Support A
45. ernal display to your VAIO computer For example you can use the computer with any of the following Computer display or monitor See To connect a computer display for more information Projector See To connect a projector for more information Page 69 To connect a computer display 1l First make sure the display adapter is connected to the computer 2 Connect the computer display s VGA adapter to the supplied display adapter s Monitor port Connecting a Display Display adapter See the manual supplied with your computer display for more information on its installation and use Page 70 To connect a projector You can use a projector as an external display such as the Sony LCD Projector You can connect a projector using the supplied Display adapter 1 First make sure the port replicator is connected to the computer 2 Plug one end of the VGA signal cable not supplied into the port replicator s Monitor port and the other end into the projector s corresponding port Cy 3 Plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack Connecting a Projector Com puter Headphone jack Projector Display adapter VGA signal cable Audio cable not supplied not supplied See the manual supplied with your projector for more information on its installation and use You may not be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the specific computer display or project
46. ert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore To reinstall device drivers using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert Application Recovery CD No 1 into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation The unknown device s is identified by a yellow question mark 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall This removes the device driver from your system Click OK Repeat for each device driver as necessary 8 Restart your computer Click Start in the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Restart When the desktop appears Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver s from the Application Recovery CD 4 Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 to start the application or driver recovery process You are prompted to insert the next CD s depending on the software application or driver you wish to restore If you have any questions about usi
47. es are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends PC Cilline 2000 Trend Micro Inc PC Cillin provides portable easy to use real time antivirus security at your computer s entry point beaming synchronization Internet access to defend against potential threats hidden inside files e mail or on the Web PicoPlayer Sony Electronics Inc PicoPlayer software is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions ona computer that does not have Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed You can play Video Capsules created by Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder and if a Giga Pocket server is available on your home network watch TV streamed from the Giga Pocket server and remotely control the Giga Pocket server s TV programming functions Quickene Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken works just like your checkbook so it is easy to learn and use Quicken manages all your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans You can even pay your bills online RealPlayere RealNetworks Inc RealPlayer is the RealNetworks video and audio player which lets you access 2 500 radio stations featuring music news and sports Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINKe connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcord
48. esources to answer questions about your VAIO computer or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed Page 181 Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled software refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIOe Computer User Guide The online VAIOe Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems 2 Software Manuals and Online Help Files The software preinstalled on your computer may come with an online manual These manuals are stored on the hard disk drive as online Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific software application Some software applications may come with a printed manual 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windowse For operating system support you can access Microsofte customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your softw
49. estart your computer for the settings to take effect Additional users can also change to their desired language s without effecting your existing language settings Page 106 To Change Numbers Currency Time and Date Formats You can change the system s number currency time and date formats to coordinate with your chosen country or language settings To change these formats follow the steps below 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats drop down menu to view the available country choices Select the desired country 4 Click Customize to change the number currency time and date settings Click Apply then click OK Page 107 In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer See the Specifications flyer supplied with your computer for the amount of memory preinstalled on your computer Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades use only unbuffered PC100 CL2 SDRAM DIMM modules Sony offers the optional 128 MB PCGA MM128T memory module This section provides you with information on removing and replacing a memory module Precautions and Procedures Removing a Memory Module Installing a Me
50. etup is selected and press Enter 4 Press the Right Arrow gt key to select the Touchpad tab and press Alt S simultaneously 5 Make sure the Buttons tab is open and press the Up Arrow M and Down Arrow Vreys to change the button assignments 6 Press Enter to save your changes and close the dialog box If you are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 145 The pointer does not move when I use the Touchpad or Mouse You should restart your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows a key 2 Press U The Turn off computer window appears 3 Press R to restart the computer If the computer does not restart 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears 2 Press Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow gt key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the computer Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback Restart the computer by pressing Alt U to display the Shut Down menu and press R to restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems m
51. evices are connected the transfer rate will be the lowest maximum transfer rate for the connected devices The i LINKe features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation supplied with your software for more information The i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector age 67 one end and a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4435A a 3 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http www sonydirect com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 68 Connecting an External Display You can connect an ext
52. gent Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent provides immediate interactive online support Page 118 WinDVDe InterVideo Inc WinDVD is a simple to use DVD player including all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player while also offering advanced display and navigation features such as zoom pan bookmark and time search 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 119 Software Support Information Adobe Acrobats Reader Photoshop Elements Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST America Onlinee America Online Inc Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Apple QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com phone 800 692 7753 hours 7 days
53. he computer is in the ON position or the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted Check the access point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point Check if your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Page 175 The data transfer speed is slow The Wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a Wireless LAN Access Point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on the number of other devices communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Page 176 The communication speed is interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate Page 177 Data transfers are interrupted Data transfer interruptions may occur with large files or use of microwaves and cordless telephones when c
54. he module in the direction of arrow No 2 Removing a Memory Module ws 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Page 113 12 Close the computer cover and replace the three 3 fastening screws on the bottom of the computer Page 114 Confirming Added Memory Capacity 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar point to All Programs and then click Sony Notebook Setup 3 Click the About This Notebook tab Verify that the System Memory displayed in the left panel matches the amount of memory installed Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box J Sony Notebook Setup aiar Setting Touchpad Power Or Password Page 115 About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO computer is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section gives you the following Software Overview Software Support Information Sony Service Center Page 116 Software Overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below depending on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation Adobe Acrobate Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software enables you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents crea
55. icate freely without cable connections A Wireless LAN is a network in which a mobile user can connect to a LAN through a wireless radio connection You can opt to purchase a Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN Page 34 Turning On Wireless LAN To enable Wireless LAN functionality first locate the Wireless LAN switch that is located on the left side of the computer above the PC Card slot Move the switch to the ON position The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer lights up Connecting to a wireless LAN Wireless LAN switch Wireless LAN indicator Page 35 The Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point which is also called the Access Point is designed for building a Wireless LAN environment If you purchase an Access Point you can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet and using the provided software with compatible devices Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also connect an Access Point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers 4 For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com vaio Page 36 Communicating with Access Point infrastructure An infra
56. ing mode you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile Preferably connect your computer to AC power when using these features Page 160 Troubleshooting i LINK Devices I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i LINK cable 1 Disconnect the i LINK cable from both computers and reconnect it 2 Wait for the computers to respond If neither computer responds after a few moments restart both computers The computers may not recognize an i LINK connection after returning from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If that happens restart both computers to establish a connection 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 161 Troubleshooting i LINK Devices I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i LINK cable 1 Disconnect the i LINK cable from both computers and rec
57. installed according to the manufacturer s instructions A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the computer remove the disc and check the disc for dirt or damage If you see video but cannot hear audio do the following Make sure your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the computer Click Start on the taskbar and then Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Make sure the correct drivers are properly installed Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive Verify the region code listed on the DVD package Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use it for at least one hour Make sure the digital CD audio is enabled for your optical drive Follow these steps Click Start on the taskbar and then Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties dialog box appears Selec
58. k or month and even set an alarm to remind you of important events Keep your contact names addresses phone numbers and other details in the address book and find them when you need them Add tasks to the To Do List prioritize them and assign them due dates Synchronize your data with the software on your computer to back up your data Track expenses when you are out of the office then transfer the data to your computer Exchange data with your computer Page 85 The Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point which is also called the Access Point is designed for building a wireless LAN Local Area Network environment You can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet and using the provided software Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com wirelesslan Page 86 Customizing Your VAIO i You can customize the settings of your computer The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer s default settings You can also refer to Sony Notebook Setup Help for
59. k Media This new compact portable and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Page 16 Types of Memory Stick media a Two types of Memory Sticke media are available The first type MagicGate Memory Stick media hereafter referred as MG Memory Stick media is provided with copyright protection The MG Memory Stick media are colored white The second type simply referred to as Memory Stick media does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate The Memory Stick media are colored purple You can use both media with your computer For music which requires copyright protection you can only use MG Memory Stick media with your computer You can also use compatible MagicGate devices to record and play back music when they are connected to your computer You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media For example you can copy an image onto MG Memory Stick media that already contains music What is MagicGate MagicGate technology is copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unautho
60. l on the bottom center portion of the unit The Jog Dial control enables you to open an application folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial control In addition when you press the Jog Dial control you can turn on your computer automatically and start the selected application or document Using the Jog Dial Control Jog Dial control The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode For information on how to change the Jog Dial control s settings right click the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray and click Help Topics Page 10 Launcher mode The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active When an arrow is displayed next to an item in the Jog Dial control window you can display a submenu of that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial control button Using Launcher mode To use the Jog Dial control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray Alternatively you can press the Jog Dial control while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode 1 Turn the Jog Dial control to select the item you want then press the Jog Dial control The window switches to the guide mode and shows the Jog Dial control s function Jog Dial Launcher Dialog Box me ERED ALLA bh my et Explo
61. may not work properly Page 31 Connecting to a LAN You can connect your computer to 10BASE T and 100BASE TX type Local Area Networks LANs by using the computer s Ethernet port For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Connecting to LAN A Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Be Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator If you enable Wake on LAN the power saving mode will be switched to Standby mode Page 32 To connect to a network 1 Click Start select My Computer and click My Network Places under the Other Places header 2 Click Add a network place under the Network Tasks header or click Set up a home or small office network depending on your configuration 3 Depending on your choice either the The Add Network Place Wizard or Network Setup Wizard is displayed 4 Follow the step by step instructions that appear on the screen Page 33 Connecting to a Wireless LAN Your computer is equipped with a built in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections With Sony s Wireless Local Area Network LAN functionality all compatible digital devices can commun
62. meric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen the four arrow keys which also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys Correction keys The Insert Backspace and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windowse Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Shift Ctrl Alt keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ct
63. module by sliding the module into the open slot A Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the computer Installing New Memory Module Page 111 13 Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated 14 Close the computer cover and replace the three 3 fastening screws on the bottom of the computer Page 112 Removing a Memory Module 1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices 2 Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the computer and remove the battery 3 Wait for the computer to cool down The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the three screws at the bottom of the computer A To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing Bottom Screws Screws 4 5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover 6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Lifting the Keyboard 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side 8 Gently turn the keyboard over the touchpad Take care not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 9 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 10 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs see arrows No 1 and pulling out t
64. mory Module Confirming Added Memory Capacity Page 108 Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment A Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent go to http www sony com pcsupport Be careful when installing a memory module in your computer and be sure to observe the proper safety precautions listed below Mistakes that occur when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module
65. n Fy For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file Page 89 Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility enables you to control the power management of your computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer s battery power You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information Page 90 To view the Power Management status icons The Power Management status icons are displayed on the taskbar Move the pointer over the icons to see the tool tip that displays information about the active profile The current profile icon s appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected To change the power management profile right click the current profile icon and then select a profile from the pop up list See Power Management profiles for a description of available options To select another power management command click that icon in the Power Management toolbar When you use the battery pack to power your computer your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power that profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your computer Refer to PowerPanel Help for information on customizing th
66. n use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer Connecting with an i LINK cable i LINK cable optional When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name The computers can be identified by this unique name when the two computers are networked together To connect VAIO computers that do not have the latest Windowse operating system Smart Connect software may be necessary Consult the Sony Computing Support Web site for support options http www sony com pcsupport 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 66 Connecting an i LINK AV Device Your VAIO computer includes an i LINK S400 IEEE1394 port which you can use to connect a compatible i LINK audiovisual AV device such as an i LINK enabled digital video camera recorder See the m
67. ng battery power be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management setting you select 4 If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Page 25 Normal mode Normal mode is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The power indicator displays green when your computer is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Page 26 Standby mode In Standby Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Press the key combination Fn Esc You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter Standby mode 2 Press any key to return to normal mode Page 27 Hibernate mode In the Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off The power indicator is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode 1 To activate Hibernate mode press the key combination Fn F12 or press the power button and release it immediately The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode 4 Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off 2 Press the power button t
68. ng the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport or contact Sony Customer Support at 1 888 4 SONY PC Page 126 Using the System Recovery CD s The System Recovery CD s enables you to format your hard disk drive and restores all original software applications Your computer is returned to the original factory settings A The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have installed since you started using your computer Reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications and to reinstall device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information The System Recovery CD s contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the computer you purchased System Recovery options System Drive Recovery All data on Drive C is deleted The factory default settings and software applications are restored on this drive only Change P
69. nnection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 153 My PC Card does not work Make sure the PC Card is installed properly Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using Make sure any necessary drivers were installed properly See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 154 Troubleshooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Software Support Information for contact information Page 155 Troubleshooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Software Support Information for contact information Page 156 When I click an application icon the message You must insert the Application CD into
70. o return to normal mode Page 28 Notes on power saving modes Standby uses more power than Hibernate Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Page 29 Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone cable not supplied to take advantage of online services and the Internet In order to register your VAIOe computer register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line Page 30 How to connect a phone cable 1 Open the phone line jack cover located on the left side of the computer near the front A Use care when opening the phone jack cover Opening it too far may result in damage to the unit Opening Phone Line Jack Cover Phone line jack cover 2 Plug one end of the phone cable into the jack on the inside of the phone line jack cover Make sure you insert the phone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Plugging in Phone Cable Phone line jack Phone cable not supplied Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a phone line coming through a splitter the modem or connected device
71. onnect it 2 Wait for the computers to respond If neither computer responds after a few moments restart both computers The computers may not recognize an i LINK connection after returning from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If that happens restart both computers to establish a connection 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 162 Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work Make sure the telephone cable is plugged into the cable jack See Connecting a Phone Line for more information Make sure the telephone cable is working by plugging the cable into an ordinary telephone and listening for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible If you are still experiencing probl
72. onnected to an access point To avoid data transfer interruptions Move the computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Right click the Wireless Network Connection Vicon on the taskbar and click Status The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box appears Change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Page 178 Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to both the printer and your computer Make sure the printer is compatible with the Windowse operating system installed on your computer and that it has the correct printer drivers Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port number l Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and then System The System Properties dialog box appears Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager dialog box appears Double click Ports COM amp LPT and then ECP Printer Port LPT1 Select the Port Settings tab and choose a different LPT Port Number To reset the printer connection 1 Click Start on the taskbar and select Control Panel Click Printers and Oth
73. or used Connect the AC adapter after you finish connecting all other peripheral devices Turn on all the peripheral devices before you turn on the computer Page 71 Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a Windows compatible USB printer to your computer to print documents To use a printer first install the driver software supplied with your printer Page 72 To connect a printer Plug the optional USB printer cable into the USB port on your computer and the USB port on your printer You can also connect the USB printer cable into the USB port on the supplied port replicator Connecting a Printer Computer S53 Power cord CS T o o Se LSE 0 j Printer USB Printer cable optional See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on its installation and use Page 73 Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use Page 74 To connect an external microphone Use the symbol to locate the red colored Microphone jack Plug the microphone cable into this jack Connecting a Microphone Microphone L EESLI IEIR en LA CL Fee a mg a See the manual supplied with your microphone for more information on its installation and use Page 75 To record from a microphone or audio equipment You can record messages memos or other recordings
74. original date of purchase WinDVDe InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com phone 510 651 0888 Page 121 Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Computing Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Page 122 This section provides you with details on your Sony Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Page 123 Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You will need an optical disc drive supplied with selected models to use these recovery CDs If your computer does not come with an optical disc drive use an external optical disc drive Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings so user data and applications installed since you started using your computer will be lost 4 For models that come with a docking station make sure you connect the docking station to the computer before using the recovery CDs
75. quivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn a Insert Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Page 5 Indicators Indicator Function Power l O Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on flashes amber in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or powered off Battery Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer Hard disk o Lights when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on Wireless LAN Wireless LAN capability is functioning when the indicator is lit Memory Sticke arns ad When indicator is lit data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on When indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being accessed Num Lock a The number keys area in the numeric keypad are active when indicator is lit When indicator is off the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock When indicator is lit the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on When indicator is off the letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Scroll Lock When indicator is lit the screen sc
76. r Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting the Software Troubleshooting i LINK Devices Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions Troubleshooting the Printer Page 129 Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer does not start Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged If you are connected to a docking station with a floppy disk drive or an external floppy disk drive make sure the floppy disk drive is empty Make sure the power cord and all cables are connected firmly See Connecting a Power Source for more information If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Take the battery pack off the computer unplug the power cord and plug it in again Turn on the power If the power control button doe
77. re information If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Application Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 143 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the USB port See Connecting a USB Mouse for more information If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Application Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 144 My touchpad does not work properly You may have disabled the touchpad without connecting a mouse to the computer To enable the touchpad 1 Press the Windows key and then press the Up Arrow t key to select All Programs Press Enter 2 Press the Down Arrow Voy to select Sony Notebook Setup and press Enter 3 Make sure Sony Notebook Setup is selected and press Enter 4 Press the Right Arrow gt key to select the Touchpad tab 5 Press the Tab key to select Enable Touchpad and press Enter Restart the computer to activate the touchpad again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key and then press the Up Arrow t key to select All Programs Press Enter 2 Press the Down Arrow Voy to select Sony Notebook Setup and press Enter 3 Make sure Sony Notebook S
78. re removing it If the media is removed prematurely an error message appears prompting you to continue or exit Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue This enables the media to finish reading or writing data You can enjoy video clips that you have recorded with compatible Memory Stick digital camcorders The media slot can accommodate one media at a time To copy images from a digital video camera via Memory Sticke media see Connecting an i LINK AV Device for more information Only MG Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data like music Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do not remove the media or turn off the power while the access light is on not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media not bend drop or shock the media not disassemble or modify the media not allow the media to get wet not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances To prolong the life of the media use the supplied storage case See the instructions supplied with your media for more information on its use Page 20 Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC Card slot PC Cards
79. re the battery packs are properly inserted and are charged Ifyou are using an application that has its own volume control verify the volume is turned up If you connect external speakers 1 Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound 2 If the speakers have a mute button make sure the button is off 3 If the speakers are powered by batteries make sure the batteries are inserted properly and are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable Ifyou are still experiencing problems use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 167 There is noise distortion while listening to music with USB speakers or USB headphones Use the preinstalled PowerPanel software to set the CPU control to Performance Follow these steps 1 Right click the CPU Performance Profile W con on the bottom right of the taskbar and click Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor dialog box appears 2 In the left portion of the window click the power management profile you want to set Maximum Battery Life is the default selection when your computer runs on battery power 3 In the right portion of the window double click CPU Control in the System folder A CPU control options list appears 4 Click Performance 5 Click the File menu and select Save 6 Close
80. rized duplication or playback 2 Ensure that the MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark To insert a Memory Stick media Insert the Memory Stick media into the media slot on the right side of the computer until it clicks into place When the Memory Stick media is properly in place Sony s VisualFlow software will automatically launch to display the contents of the Memory Stick 1 Insert with the arrow facing toward the Memory Sticke media slot and the label facing up A Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction and then turn it so the label side is down before inserting into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick Media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot 2 Carefully insert the Memory Stick media until it clicks into place Inserting Memory Stick Insert in the direction of the arrow with the label facing up Page 17 To view the contents of Memory Stick media To see the contents do the following 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and select My Computer 2 Under the heading Devices with Removable Storage click Sony Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick media Make sure the access light is off Push the media in toward the computer When the media ejects pull it out When removing the Memory Stick media be careful as it may eject completely from the slot Page
81. rl and press the S key referred to as Ctri S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windowse key A The key with the Windowse logo displays the Windowse Start menu it s the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands The Fn keys at the left and right sides both work the same See Combinations and functions with the Fn key for more information Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Page 4 Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function a Fi Displays VAIO Help and Support Center A Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar a E Displays Windowse Explorer a F Displays the Search window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu a Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computers from the Start menu a M Minimizes all displayed windows with Num Lock off Shift a M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size a R Displays the Run window This is the e
82. rofile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted See Controlling Power Management for more information If you connect your computer to a TV display you may need to adjust the display resolution Read the suggestions below to set the display resolution to the proper dimensions Also see Selecting the Display Mode for more information Ifthe computer is set to the default display setting part of the video screen will not appear To view the entire screen adjust the display resolution to 640 x 480 A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD You cannot use the Fn F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Do not switch between LCD and the external display while the DVD is playing This may cause a malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD Change the settings to disable the screen saver and the virus checker Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access This may cause the computer to malfunction If a region code warning appears when you try to play a DVD the DVD may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging Page 53 To play an audio CD To play an audio CD make sur
83. rolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application This function does not work with all applications When indicator is off information moves across the display normally Page 6 Combinations and functions with the Fn key 4 If you switch user identities during a computing session the Fn F7 key functionality if available on your computer will be interrupted To switch to an external display or monitor see Selecting the Display Mode for more information Combinations Feature Functions Fn ESC Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key on your computer o s Fn E3 Speaker switch Toggles the built in speaker off and on mne A F4 Speaker volume Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then For gt To decrease volume press Fn F4 then 4 or Fn es Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then For gt To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then Vor Fn 64 E7 Switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD external display connected to the monitor port and both LCD and external display modes Only LCD gt LCD and external display Only external displa a Y Y Zel Fn Elri Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command
84. s displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 4 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Make sure Yes is selected and press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Save and Exit and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Make sure Yes is selected and press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD Page 127 4 Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system Page 128 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Consult the following sections Troubleshooting Your Compute
85. s not function remove the AC adapter and battery pack Wait one minute and reattach them Press the power button Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Unplug the power cord press the reset button by using a thin straight object Such as a paper clip remove the battery pack plug it in again and turn on the power Page 130 Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer does not start Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged If you are connected to a docking station with a floppy disk drive or an external floppy disk drive make sure the floppy disk drive is empty Make sure the power cord and all cables are connected firmly See Connecting a Power Source for more information If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Take the battery pack off the computer unplug the power cord and plug it in again Turn on the power If the power control button does not function
86. sage Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start If you have connected a docking station with a floppy disk drive or an external floppy disk drive make sure there is no disk in the floppy disk drive non bootable Ifa non bootable floppy disk is in the drive follow these steps l 2 Turn off the computer and remove the floppy disk Restart the computer and confirm that the Windowse operating system starts properly If Windows still does not start follow these steps to start the BIOS 1 10 11 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive Turn off the computer Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer Restart the computer Press F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu window appears Press the Right Arrow gt key to select the Exit menu Press the Down Arrow Voy to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter Make sure Exit Save Changes is selected and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter The computer restarts If your computer continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your supplied System Recovery CD s to restore the software titles shipped with your computer See Using the Sy
87. se consult with the appropriate legal experts 1 For computer models equipped with a CD RW DVD Combo Drive Page 56 Notes on using i LINK optical disc drives You can use the supplied Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs with an i LINK optical disc drive See Application and System Recovery CDs for more information Do not use an optional i LINK optical disc drive and an optional optical disc drive with PC Card at the same time Connecting both drives may cause a system malfunction Page 57 Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive You can use an optional optical drive such as a Sony DVD ROM or CD ROM drive PCGA 51 A with your computer If you use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be shorter The drive draws power from the computer through a PC Card A If you connect a non Sony DVD drive to your VAIO computer the DVD playback may not function properly The bundled DVD software must be installed to play a DVD For best performance it is recommended that you use a Sony compatible DVD drive Page 58 To connect an optical drive Procedures for connecting an optical drive may vary depending on the specific drive you purchase See the manual supplied with your optical drive for more information on its installation and use 4 You can connect an optical drive while the computer is on For specific instructions on using your supplied Application Driver and System Recovery
88. software 2 Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function 3 To select another item switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1 Page 11 Guide mode The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active Depending on the software you are using you can select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial control Some Sony software applications have two modes in List View Simple Menu and Full Menu You can switch the mode by pressing the Shift key while turning the Jog Dial control Using guide mode The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial control s function Page 12 To use the Jog Dial control with Sony software If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial control is active you can use the Jog Dial s functions that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see the software application s online Help Page 13 To use the Jog Dial control with other software If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial control you can still perform the following functions Action Description Maximize Window Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size of the active window Press again to return to normal window size Minimize Window Press the Jog Dial control button to minimize the size of the active window Press again to return to normal window size Finish Window Press
89. stem Recovery CD s for more information A The System Recovery CD restores your computer to its original state so user data and applications will be lost Page 133 My computer stops responding or does not shut down It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windowse taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off If your computer does not turn off press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and click Turn Off Computer on the Windows Task Manager dialog box If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the power Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and click Turn Off Computer on the Windows Task Manager dialog box Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button may result in data loss in files that are currently open Page 134 The power management does not respond Your computer s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its norm
90. structure network is one that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range To communicate with an Access Point 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch located on the left side of the computer above the PC Card slot The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer lights up 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the taskbar 3 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears Connecting to a wireless LAN Connect to Wireless Network The following network s are available To access a network select it from the list and then click Connect Available networks If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced Advanced 4 Select the network you want to use 5 Type the Network Key See your network administrator for this information 6 Click Connect Communicating via Wireless LAN Access Point T Access Point not supplied IN N A EEN e Page 37 Communicating without Access Point ad hoc An ad hoc network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point
91. t the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager The Device Manager dialog box appears Double click the listed DVD CD ROM drive The Properties window opens Click the Properties tab and then select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box Page 150 Why does it take longer for the optical disc drive to read some types of CDs The reading speed for a CD RW is slower than the reading speed for a CD ROM or CD R because these discs are formatted differently Page 151 My optical drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the hole to the right of the Eject button Page 152 I cannot use Digital Video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Make sure the DV device is turned on and the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation Follow these steps 1 Turn off your computer and all connected devices 2 Disconnect the devices that are not in use 3 Ensure that all other devises are properly connected 4 Restart your computer Disconnect the i LINK cable and connect it again 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 co
92. ted on all major computer platforms Adobee Photoshope Elements Trial Version Adobe Systems Inc Using state of the art image editing tools you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing options enable you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore extensive creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements software This trial version allows you to evaluate the software for 30 days after which you can purchase the full program for a special price America Onlines America Online Inc America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with easy to use e mail Manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests Apple QuickTime Apple Computer Inc QuickTime is the Apple technology that makes video sound music 3D and virtual reality come alive for our Internet browser and Windows AT amp T WorldNete Service AT amp T Corp AT amp T WorldNet Service offers fast reliable Internet access Customer benefits include Web based e mail video e mail multiple e mail accounts free Web pages online and live agent technical support instant messaging and parental controls DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit import
93. th fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second telephone line available try connecting the modem to that line Page 165 Troubleshooting Audio My speakers have no sound If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 or use the center Jog Dial Control to turn on the speakers If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 and then press Up Arrow F or Right Arrow gt keys to increase the volume You can also use the center Jog Dial Control to adjust the volume If nothing is displayed when you press Fn F3 or Fn F4 follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 Select the Audio tab and click Advanced in the Sound Playback box The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box appears 3 Make sure the Speakers tab is open and the correct speaker setup is selected in the Speaker Setup box Check the volume controls in the Windowse taskbar 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Open Volume Control The Volume Control dialog box appears 2 Make sure the mute check boxes are not selected If they are selected click the check box to cancel the selection 3 Close the Volume Control dialog box Make sure the CD audio enable is turned on 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and
94. the AC Power Profile Editor window Page 168 My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack See Connecting an External Microphone for more information Page 169 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media I cannot open image files If the Sony MemoryStick dialog box does not appear when you first insert a Memory Stick media you can 1 Click Start and then My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click the Sony MemoryStick icon If your images are not stored in a folder your images should appear in the Sony MemoryStick window Click the Left or Right arrows oo to view images If your images are stored in a folder open the folder to view your images The format of your Memory Stick media may not be compatible with the software you are using to view your image files When you reformat your Memory Stick media you lose the images and data stored on that media Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto the hard disk drive of your computer to save your images and data Reformat the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer Page 170 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media I cannot open image files If the Sony MemoryStick dialog box does not appear when you first insert a Memory Stick media you can 1 Click Start and then My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click the Sony MemorySti
95. ther computer You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer Connecting with an i LINK cable i LINK cable optional When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name The computers can be identified by this unique name when the two computers are networked together To connect VAIO computers that do not have the latest Windowse operating system Smart Connect software may be necessary Consult the Sony Computing Support Web site for support options http www sony com pcsupport 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 65 Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting with i LINK You can use an optional i LINK cable to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Microsoft Windowse operating system You may use an i LINK cable not supplied to connect the two systems and the
96. y SonicStage and Microsoft Windowse XP to write data to a CD R or CD RW disc To create a CD R disc that is readable in a CD ROM drive make sure that you finish the writing process before ejecting the disc For more information see the instructions included with Windowse XP A Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer if you are writing data to a CD RW or CD R disc Using battery power may result in data transfer failure Notes on writing data to a CD RW or CD R disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 8x speed Your computer does not support 1x writing speed Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc If your notebook computer has preinstalled Microsoft Office applications such as Excel Word and Outlook turn off the FindFast application Fa Making copies of and using CD ROMs or music CDs may violate copyright laws or the terms of the End User Software License provided with such CD ROMs or music CDs Be sure to comply with the copyright laws and terms of the End User Software License when making or using original CDs If you have any questions regarding the copyright laws or the terms of the End user Software License plea
97. you are using Turn on the notebook after you turn on the peripheral devices Page 104 Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Windowse XP Pro only After you have initially setup your new VAIO computer you have the ability to change the language displayed in Microsofte Windowse XP Professional operating system The multilingual user interface MUI language option changes the text controlled by Windows XP Professional operating system Menus help files and icons generated by Windows XP Professional are shown in your selected language All other software applications are displayed in English as the default language The multilingual user interface language option is not designed to replace a localized version of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system Under certain conditions some third party software applications may not function properly Page 105 To Change the Language Option 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 Select the Languages tab 4 From the Language used in menus and dialogs drop down menu select the desired language English francais Portugu s espa ol 5 Click Apply then click OK 6 The Change Regional dialog box appears Click OK 7 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Logoff R

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