VAIO Notebook Quick Start - Manuals, Specs & Warranty
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1. Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up What software do I use for CD R CD RW software functions Q Sony recommends using the preinstalled SonicStage software s Record function to create any CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability Downloading the optional RealJukebox CD burning component to create any CDs on your computer may interfere with normal system operations 1 cannot use the DVgate software Q If your notebook is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile Preferably connect your notebook to AC power when using these features My computer s start up time seems longer after I have installed AOL What can I do On some computers installing America Online AOL may increase boot time by up to a minute If you experience this on your system and would like to speed up the time required to start your computer you may want to disable the AOL WAN driver Do the following 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and select Network Connections GA _ jj_j Troubleshooting Software 3 Right click the Local Area Connection with device name WAN Network Driver and select Disable Verify that your AOL connec2. It is best to shut down your notebook using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data Try restarting the notebook On the Windows taskbar click Start select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and then clicking Turn Off on the Windows Security screen If the previous step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds This turns off the power If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and then clicking Turn Off on the Windows Security screen Unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your notebook A Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously or turning off the notebook with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open Troubleshooting Your Notebook The power management setting is not responding Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if it is interrupted or if you attempt to make changes before the notebook completely enters a lower power state such as Hibernate Q To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Restart the notebook by pressi
3. Peripheral Devices ics sare cerita taal arena 65 Troubleshooting SOftWare EE eke 68 Troubleshooting the Modem EE 70 Troubleshooting Audio keke k 71 Troubleshooting the Printer UUEEEEEUEUE EUUU EU IZ Getting Help u u hee 73 Software Support Information 75 MAOK ree a xase eS 79 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO notebook Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Features For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO notebook see the Specifications flyer supplied with your notebook Q Exceptional performance Your notebook includes a Mobile Intel Pentium III processor that supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology and a V 90 K56flex compatible modem To combine performance and portability Sony has implemented speed controlling technology designed to maximize battery life during mobile computer use Windows reported actual CPU speed may not reflect the maximum CPU speed Q Portability Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Q Sony audio and video quality High quality MPEG1 MPEG2 video which supports full screen display and enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entert
4. 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 The package protects the module from ESD Q Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module Typical expansion memory configuration Typical expansion memory configuration Models with 256 MB memory Total System Memory Slot 1 Slot 2 MB MB MB 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 The 384 MB and 512 MB memory configurations may require the removal and replacement of original factory installed memory modules o O VAIO Notebook Quick Start Removing a memory module 1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your notebook and remove the battery pack s 3 After your notebook has cooled loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your notebook Use an appropriate screwdriver Removing the memory module cover 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your notebook to discharge any static electricity Removing a memory module 5 Remove the memory module Removing memory module 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrow 2
5. driver Using Your Recovery CDs Windows XP Device Manager screen Device Manager File Action View Help c ga e g VAIO W Computer lt Disk drives 3 Display adapters d DVD CD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers JB Floppy disk drives By IDE ATA ATAPI controllers IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers tw Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Modems k Monitors E9 Network adapters 4p Other devices Unknown device Unknown device Unknown device Unknown device Unknown device 1 Ports COM amp LPT 8 Processors Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall This will remove the device driver from your system Click OK to confirm this action Repeat as necessary 8 Restart your computer To restart click Start in the Windows taskbar Turn Off Computer and then click Restart 9 When the Windows desktop reappears Windows will automatically reinstall the device drivers from the Driver Recovery CD VAIO Notebook Quick Start To use the System Recovery CD s A This CD restores your notebook to its original state therefore user data and applications will be lost You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard dri
6. 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 There is a ventilation slot located on the left side of the back panel Do not cover the ventilation slot when your notebook is on VAIO Notebook Quick Start Bottom 1 Tilt stands Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever 3 Port replicator connector Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on the notebook 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Connecting the AC adapter Notebook Ta AC adapter gt 0 supplied Power cord supplied Ill Notes on the AC adapter Your notebook operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a copy machine or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your notebook caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm Do not place heavy objec
7. that came with your display for more information I want to change the video resolution of my display Follow this procedure to change the video resolution of your display Q Windows XP Click Start point to Control Panel and then click the Display icon Windows 2000 Click Start select Settings Control Panel and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Click the Settings tab Q Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution I cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa Make sure that the TV is connected configured and powered on correctly before starting the notebook See Selecting the Display Mode in the online User Guide for more information Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work Q If you are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See Connecting a PS 2 External Mouse or Keyboard for more information If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS 1 series check that the mouse is plugged into the USB port If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information My touchpad does not work properly You may have disabled the touchpad without connecting a mouse to the notebook To enable the to
8. tion The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connector 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 con necting 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 Ro Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices all connected devices Disconnect the devices that are not in use Check the connections for each device and then restart your notebook My PC Card is not working Check that the PC Card is installed properly Q Check that the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using Ifyou are using two PC Cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using Check that any necessary drivers were installed properly See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information on installing the drivers 1 cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i LINK cable 1 2 Disconnect the i LINK cable from both computers and reconnect it Wait for the computers to respond If neither computer responds after a
9. O Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Notebook Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Software Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Audio U D Troubleshooting the Printer VAIO Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting Your Notebook My notebook does not start Q Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook indicates that the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Ifyou have connected an external optional floppy disk drive make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in the Connecting a Power Source section If you plugged the notebook into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q Ifyou are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contra
10. Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key O VAIO Notebook Quick Start 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The notebook restarts from the Recovery CD Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the next CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 minutes 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 Updating the taskbar In the event that a system recovery is necessitated do the following to optimize your notebook s performance 1 Right click the Adaptec Create CD icon in the status area of the taskbar The taskbar properties menu is displayed 2 Select Disable Adaptec Create CD A dialog box appears prompting you to confirm the setting 3 Click the Yes button U
11. Pull the memory module in The memory module is released the direction of the arrow 6 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover Your notebook comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot To upgrade your memory removal of these modules may be necessary before installing your upgrade memory module VAIO Notebook Quick Start Installing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of Removing a memory module for removing the preinstalled memory 2 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 3 Install the memory module by sliding it into the memory module slot Press the module into place until it clicks Installing memory module 1 Slide the memory 2 Press the module into place module into the slot until it clicks 4 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay Viewing the amount of memory Viewing the amount of memory 1 Restart the notebook 2 Windows XP Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar select Help and Support and then click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears Windows 2000 Click Start on the Windows taskbar select VAIO and then click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 3 Click the About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory is not shown repeat the steps described in the Installing a Memory Module section The amount of memory displayed in the Sony Note
12. ROM drives Create your own audio CDs right on your desktop and play them back on your home or car stereo CD player You can make your own personalized color jewel case inserts with custom text and graphics You can even make backup copies of your existing CDs The Easy CD Creator Wizard makes creating your own custom CDs a simple process Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Corp Internet Explorer delivers the Web the way you want it It is safe easy to use and you can personalize how you access the Web Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you are on the Web Microsoft Office XP Professional Small Business on selected models Microsoft Corp With Microsoft Office XP you ll find a powerful new technology that will help you get work done more quickly by providing real time context sensitive options for important actions from formatting to error correction Task panes consolidate important tasks into a single integrated view enabling you to conduct searches launch and format documents and view the contents of your Clipboard from one location i LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nection 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 tha
13. SONY VAIO Notebook Quick Start PCG GR200 Series Contents Welcome alah ek Sak bank dak kak xavik Reel 5 Unpacking Your Notebook eeeeeee 7 Registering Your Notebook ccceeesceceeereeeeeteees 9 Setting up your dial up connection 10 Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook 15 Connecting a Power Source EE Eke 21 Starting Your Notebook ccsccceeseseeeeeeteeeeeeeeeees 27 Shutting Down Your Notebook 28 Adding MemoOTr 31 Precautions and ProcedUres E eee 32 Typical expansion memory configuration 33 Removing a memory module 34 Installing a memory module U UEU UEUEE U 36 Viewing the amount of memory 37 About the Software on Your Notebook 39 SOftware OVEEVIOW 14 6 i Xebe Gir ibe Cii b kal eben 40 Application Driver and System Recovery CDS 46 Using Your Recovery CDs Windows 2000 47 Using Your Recovery CDs Windows XP 51 o O VAIO Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting E EEEELELEEEEE 57 Troubleshooting Your Notebook U 58 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen E 62 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad 63 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and
14. ainment software Q Multimedia features Enjoy the stereo speakers or use a pair of headphones not supplied to listen to audio CDs and DVDs The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed under certain conditions Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and government regulations Depending on the specific model you purchased speed controlling technology may not be present o gt VAIO Notebook Quick Start Microsoft Windows operating system Your system includes Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Q Communications Access popular online services send e mail browse the Internet and use fax features Removable Hard Disk Drive Take advantage of the increased computing versatility and expansion capabilities that a removable drive affords Q Optical drive CD RW DVD Combo or DVD ROM Your system includes either a CD RW DVD Combo Drive or a DVD ROM drive The CD RW DVD Combo Drive utilizes a new optical storage technology that combines the features of both a CD RW drive and DVD ROM drive providing increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience Optical drives play most DVD ROM DVD R CD ROM CD RW and CD R discs This drive is hot swappable Your computer s optical disc drive and other parts may differ depending on the mode
15. al images with Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Premiere LE Windows XP only Adobe Systems Inc Adobe Premiere LE offers interface and editing tools for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on screen You can create your own personal video clips that are up to three hours in length with complete audio video synchronization 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 Digital Print Windows XP only Sony Electronics Inc This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer Digital Print can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs SO Software Overview DVgateTM Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit 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 Easy CD Creator Windows 2000 only Roxio Inc Easy CD Creator lets you make your own data audio and multimedia CDs You can back up your important files to CD and read them back on standard CD
16. attery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life For some software applications and some peripheral devices your notebook may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Standby or Hibernate Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the notebook for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the notebook to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recha
17. battery bay cover until it clicks A You will lose data if you remove the battery pack while the notebook is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the notebook is in a power saving mode Notes on the battery To determine the remaining battery charge see Displaying Battery Information in the online User Guide for more information When the battery power is running low both the battery and power indicators blink When the notebook is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet Q See Using a Second Battery Pack in the online User Guide for information on installing and charging a battery pack in the multipurpose bay Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the notebook _ jj kj jjjk__ ___ jj_ i jCp _______EB VAIO Notebook Quick Start U D U U If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Power Saving Modes in the online User Guide for more information The battery pack supplied with your notebook is a lithium ion b
18. book hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD s to repair software applications 1 Tum on your notebook If your notebook is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD in the optical drive 3 Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD 4 Select the appropriate driver To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent The Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault that contains the original characteristics for the preinstalled software applications that are protected by VAIO Support Agent To use the System Recovery CD s A This CD restores your notebook to its original state therefore user data and applications will be lost You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your notebook reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or use the Driver Recovery CD s to reinstall device drivers See To use the Application Recovery CD s for more information EA O Z gt Using Your Recovery CDs Windows 2000 The System Re
19. book Setup screen is not always correct The video adapter uses some system memory and that amount of memory does not appear as part of the total memory shown in the Sony Notebook Setup screen VAIO Notebook Quick Start About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section provides the following information An overview of the various software that come with your notebook and the activities you can perform with your software Details on your Sony application driver and system recovery CDs VAIO Notebook Quick Start Software Overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below depending on the configuration you purchased Adobe Acrobat 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 created on all major computer platforms Adobe Photoshop Elements Windows XP only 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 allow you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore endless creative possibilities for your person
20. c drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Check that the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software check that the software is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions A dirty or damaged disc may cause the notebook to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the notebook remove the disc and then check it for dirt or damage Ifyou see video but can not hear audio check all of the following Q Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled i LINK is a Sony trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connec tion The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connector 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 con necting 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 O VAIO Notebook Quick Start 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 notebook 1 Windows XP Click Start Control Panel Sy
21. charged If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable If you are still experiencing problems use the supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack See Connecting an External Microphone for more information VAIO Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print Q The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for details on using Sony Notebook Setup Q Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a power saving mode If this occurs follow these steps to reset the printer connection 1 Windows XP Click Start and then select Control Panel Windows 2000 Click Start point to Settings and then select Control Panel Click the Printers and other Hardware folder Right click the icon of the printer that is not functioning and then select Properties to access the Properties window 4 Click OK to close the Properti
22. covery CD 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 notebook you purchased The System Recovery utility will perform a Full Restore with Format It formats the hard disk drive then restores all the original software A Full Restore with Format removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your notebook This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the notebook when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive Shut down your notebook as described in the Shutting Down Your Notebook section of your printed Quick Start Wait four seconds and turn on your notebook Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook Turn on the notebook When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu
23. creen instructions to complete the recovery process EA zk __ Using Your Recovery CDs Windows XP If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook 2 Turn on the notebook When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears 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 configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The notebook restarts from the Recovery CD Ah Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have two or more System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the next CD once the information from the previous CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 minutes 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 VAI
24. ed with your notebook use the System Recovery CD s See To use the System Recovery CD s for more information If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support You can also use the Application Recovery CD to install Windows drivers utilities and libraries on your notebook You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support 1 Turn on your notebook If your notebook is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical 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 insert 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 VAIO Notebook Quick Start To use the Driver Recovery CD s The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your note
25. egistering 9 setting up 16 shutting down 28 starting 27 troubleshooting 58 unpacking 7 connecting power source 21 controls locating 16 D DC In 21 dial up connection 10 Driver Recovery CD 48 52 drives floppy disk 16 expansion memory configuration 33 F features 5 floppy disk drive 16 cable 16 troubleshooting 65 G getting help 73 H hardware online support 73 help 73 I indicator lights j_ k__ jkk__ j__jjjLjj_____ E VAIO Notebook Quick Start battery 24 charge status 24 inserting battery pack 22 installing memory module 36 L LCD lock lever 27 troubleshooting 62 lever LCD 27 locating controls and ports 16 M memory adding 31 memory module expansion 33 installing 36 removing 34 microphone troubleshooting 71 modem troubleshooting 70 mouse troubleshooting 63 N Notebook Computer 16 0 optical drive tray troubleshooting 66 P PC Card troubleshooting 65 67 peripheral devices troubleshooting 65 phone cable 16 ports DC In 21 locating 16 power cord 21 switch 27 power source 21 connecting 21 power sources 22 connecting 21 printer troubleshooting 72 R rechargeable battery packs 21 22 recharging battery packs 23 Recovery CD 47 51 registering your notebook 9 removing memory module 34 restoring data 47 51 S second battery pack 22 selecting power source 22 Setting up your dial up connection 10 setting up your PC support 73 Shut Down Windows dialog box 28
26. es window The printer should now function properly Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO notebook or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed Support Options If you have questions about your notebook or the preinstalled software refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Notebook User Guide The online VAIO Notebook User Guide and this printed VAIO Notebook Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your notebook capabilities and solve common problems The quick start is supplied with your notebook Software Manuals and Online Help Files The software preinstalled on your notebook 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 Operating System Online Support Your notebook comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows For operating system support contact Sony Customer Support by calling 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 VAIO Notebook Quick Start 4 VAIO Support Agent Windows 2000 You can find VAIO Support Agent from the Windows desktop Windows XP You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking the Start button and then Help and Support Using advanced diagnost
27. 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 the computers to establish a connection i LINK is a Sony trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connec tion The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connector 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 con necting 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 jkj_ jjj j djk_j___ ___ _r j PIj jj jj__E VAIO Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Refer to Application Driver and System Recovery CDs for more information When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your optical drive appears and the software does not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again
28. hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 6364 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Interactive Services Inc Web site http www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 hours M F 8 AM 1AM Sat Sun 10 AM 10PM Easy CD Creator Roxio Inc Web site http www roxio com en support phone 408 934 7283 hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation Web site http help netscape com phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase VAIO Notebook Quick Start Norton AntiVirus Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 927 3991 900 646 0007 hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT Support from 1 800 927 3991 is fee based per incident Support from 1 900 646 0007 is fee based per minute Online support is free of charge PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin phone 949 387 7800 e mail support trendmicro com hours 7 days a week 6 AM 6 PM PT QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com phone 512 674 8700 hours 7 days a week 6 AM 6 PM PT Real Entertainment Suite RealNetworks Inc Web site http service real com rjoptions html e mail http
29. ial up connection Setting up your dial up connection Windows 2000 Professional 1 Double click the Connect to the Internet y icon on the Windows desktop The Internet Connection Wizard appears Internet Connection Wizard x Welcome to the Internet Connection Wizard The Internet Connection wizard helps you connect your computer to the Internet You can use this wizard to set up a new or existing Internet account want to sign up for a new Internet account My telephone lin ted t d want to transfer my existing Internet account to this computer My telephone line is connected to my modem want to set up my Internet connection manually or want to connect through a local area network LAN To leave your Internet settings unchanged click Cancel To lear more about the Internet click Tutorial Tutorial lt Back Nest gt Cancel 2 Follow the on screen instructions to finish setting up your dial up connection and to choose your ISP VAIO Notebook Quick Start Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook This section describes all the controls and ports on your notebook how to connect your notebook to a power source and how to start and shut down your notebook VAIO Notebook Quick Start Locating Controls and Ports Front SN OB Ww Memory Stick indicator 8 Num Lock indicator 9 Caps Lock indicator 10 Scroll Lock ind
30. ic 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 software to any of the previously protected states 5 Sony PC 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 then 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 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 notebook by calling 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Software Support Information Software Support Information Adobe Acrobat Reader Photoshop Elements Premiere Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com
31. icator 11 Power indicator 12 Battery 1 and 2 indicators 13 Hard disk drive indicator 14 LCD Liquid Crystal Display screen Keyboard Speakers Left and right buttons Touchpad Battery bay Power button Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook Left 1 Back button for center Jog 4 Memory Stick slot Dial control 2 Center Jog Dial control 5 PC Card slots 3 CD RW DVD Combo Drive or 6 i 1 LINK IEEE1394 S400 DVD ROM drive in port multipurpose bay This multipurpose bay can house either an optical disc drive or an optional second battery VAIO Notebook Quick Start Right SZ A Ke 1 Air vent Drive bay with removable hard 3 Battery bay LE EFF FESS SS SSE SSSR ESS U Z A oe SoS DERAN gt LIL j L Z 2 disk drive Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook Back 1 Air vent 6 zz Ethernet port 2 DC In port 7 Y USB ports 3 Printer port 8 Modem jack 4 VGA port 9 Microphone jack 5 AV Out jack 10 Q Headphone jack There is a protruding dot above the Microphone jack to further distinguish it from other jacks and ports Do not connect a microphone to the Headphone jack A Only connect 10Base T and 100Base TX cables to the Ethernet port Do
32. ictureGear Sony Electronics Inc This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony digital still camera or a Sony Mavica camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder PC Cillin Windows XP only 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 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 EA O Z Software Overview Quicken 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 RealJukebox Real Networks Inc RealJukebox is one of the world s most widely used personal music management systems Using RealJukebox you can capture the contents of a music CD manage and play back your music and view various music related information via the Internet This Custom RealJukebox for Sony allows seamless check out capabilities to a wide range of So
33. in the step above press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the notebook Q Ifyou are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the touchpad or mouse drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral 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 then 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 this happens restart the computers to establish a connection My floppy disk drive optional cannot write to a floppy disk Check that the optional external floppy disk drive is properly connected to your notebook See Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive for more information Ifthe floppy disk is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected My optical dis
34. ion and system recovery CDs To use your recovery CDs see Using Your Recovery CDs for more information Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased Driver Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to format the C partition of the hard disk drive and then reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or are erased Use it to restore the hard disk of the VAIO notebook you purchased This CD restores your notebook to its original state therefore user data and applications will be lost Using Your Recovery CDs Windows 2000 Using Your Recovery CDs Windows 2000 The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery Driver Recovery and System Recovery utilities To use the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your notebook or software application you may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipp
35. l you purchased Sony does not guarantee interoperability with removable hard disk drives other than the one provided gg __jjjj_ Unpacking Your Notebook Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box Main unit Power cord AC adapter Rechargeable battery pack Weight saver lt gt L The removable hard disk drive and removable optical disc drive are preinstalled in your note book Documents VAIO Notebook Quick Start Contains information on unpacking and setting up your notebook supplementary updates and software information Q Microsoft Windows XP Professional manual Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition manual or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional manual Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating system VAIO Notebook Notes on Use Explains notes on use and offers safety tips Q Specifications Sheet Details the hardware specifications for your notebook es 7 VAIO Notebook Quick Start Software CDs Q Microsoft Word Enables you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the VAIO notebook you purchased Recovery CDs Q Application Recovery CD s Enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased Q Driver Recovery CD s Enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Enables you
36. move the battery pack Lifting and turning the notebook with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power To charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the notebook 2 Insert the battery pack The notebook automatically charges the battery The battery indicator flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges 3 When the battery is 85 percent full the battery indicator turns off This process takes 3 hours when your notebook is using AC power To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour See Displaying Battery Information in the online User Guide for more information VAIO Notebook Quick Start There are two battery indicators on the notebook Battery indicators gt a AR SSL SESS Z7 SES YG SCOP 1 2 1 0 Battery Indicator Description 1 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the right side of the notebook 2 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multipurpose bay on the left side of the notebook Battery Indicator Light Status Description On The notebook is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The notebook is using AC power Connecting a Power Source In remove the battery pack 1 Push the battery bay cover down to open it 2 Pull out the battery pack Removing the battery pack 3 Push in and lift up the
37. munications and then click New Connection Wizard The Location Information window appears Location Information window Location Information Before you can make any phone or modem connections Windows needs the following information about your current location What country region are you in now United States What area code or city code are you in now If you need to specify a carrier code what is it IF you dial a number to access an outside line what is it The phone system at this location uses Tone dialing O Pulse dialing 3 Follow the instructions on screen and then click OK to continue The Phone and Modem Options window appears Phone and Modem Options window Phone and Modem Options p Dialing Rules Setting up your dial up connection location from which you are dialing Locations My Location 2 s The list below displays the locations you have specified Select the Area Code 555 4 Select the location from where you are dialing and then click OK The New Connection Wizard appears VAIO Notebook Quick Start New Connection Wizard New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection A Wizard This wizard helps you Connect to the Internet Connect to a private network such as your workplace network Set up a home or small office network To continue click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions to finish setting up your d
38. ne you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems Ifyou are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Ifyou have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting Audio My speakers make no sound Q If the built in speakers are turned off press the key combination Fn F3 to turn on the speakers You can also turn on the speakers using the center Jog Dial control If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press the key combination Fn F4 and then press 48 or to increase the volume or you can use the center Jog Dial control to adjust the volume If nothing is displayed when you press the key combination Fn F3 or Fn F4 1 Double click System in Control Panel 2 Set the sound device to enable in Device Manager If your notebook is powered by batteries check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the Windows taskbar If you connect external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are
39. ng Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and then selecting Restart from the drop down list If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook The sound of my notebook 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 Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised Your computer uses speed controlling technology The System Properties dialog box may display the CPU s current speed rather than the maximum speed VAIO Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on U Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged Q The notebook 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 My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and the D key twice to refresh the screen 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
40. nsion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades use only PC133 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMMs gold lead contacts This section describes how to replace memory modules in your computer Q U D Precautions and Procedures Typical expansion memory configuration Removing a memory module Installing a memory module Viewing the amount of memory VAIO Notebook Quick Start Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal notebooks and with common safety practices required for using and modifying electronic equipment Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions A Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install memory modules in your notebook See the bulleted list below Be careful when adding memory Mistakes made when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Q Disconnect your 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 Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage memory modules 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
41. ny personal audio devices and offers convenient links to Sony product and music service home pages Ifyou are using an external CD ROM drive connected with a PC Card be sure to connect your external CD ROM drive before starting RealJukebox Additionally do not remove your CD ROM drive while using RealJukebox Either of these actions may cause RealJukebox to shut down improperly For Windows XP models Sony recommends using the preinstalled SonicStage software s Record function to create any CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability Downloading the optional RealJukebox CD burning component to create any CDs on your computer may interfere with normal system operations RealPlayer Real Networks Inc RealPlayer is the RealNetworks video and audio player which lets you access 2 500 radio stations featuring music news and sports RealProducer G2 Windows 2000 only Real Networks Inc RealProducer converts your audio and video files or live feeds into RealAudio and RealVdieo for the Internet or your intraner RealProducter is easy to use gives you better control over your content and is packed with exclusive features Featuring support for CD quality RealVideo 8 RealProducer is an excellent choice for both beginners and pros oO VAIO Notebook Quick Start Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun ne
42. oppy disk drive non bootable QO Ifanon bootable floppy disk is in a connected floppy disk drive follow these steps 1 Turn off the notebook and then remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly Q If Windows still does not start follow the steps below to start the BIOS 1 Turn off the notebook 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook 3 Turn the notebook on again 4 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears Wn Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 6 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default configuration now appears Select Yes and then press Enter Use the directional arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 9 Select Yes and then press Enter The notebook restarts VAIO Notebook Quick Start If your notebook continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your supplied System Recovery CD to restore the software titles shipped with your notebook See To use the System Recovery CD s for more information A The System Recovery CD restores your notebook to its original state therefore user data and applications will be lost My notebook stops responding or does not shut down
43. overy CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert 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 VAIO Notebook Quick Start To use the Driver Recovery CD s The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers if they become corrupted or are erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your notebook hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent an application repair utility uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD s to repair software applications if you need to reinstall all of the software applications that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Tum on your notebook If your notebook is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD in the optical disc drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and then System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click to highlight the unknown device identified by a yellow question mark or the device for which you wish to reinstall the
44. rge the battery Starting Your Notebook Starting Your Notebook 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover Opening the notebook LCD lock lever A Pan O A se SEES EON ie a SG 2 Press the power button on top of the notebook until the green power indicator turns on Power button Power button Power indicator j lt S9333355 URSSS SSRIS WEES If you hold the power button down for more than four seconds the notebook turns off 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows To increase brightness press Fn F5 then the up or right arrow key To decrease brightness press Fn F5 then the down or left arrow key VAIO Notebook Quick Start Shutting Down Your Notebook A To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your notebook For Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box 3 Select Shut Down 4 Click OK Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 5 Wait for your notebook to turn off automatically The notebook is off when the power indicator turns off 6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your notebook During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode See Controlling Po
45. service real com help call html online form Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Windows Operating System Word Office Microsoft Corporation Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase gg _ ll j_j_ Software Support Information WinDVD InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp phone 510 651 0888 e mail support intervideo com 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 VAIO Notebook Quick Start Index A AC adapter 16 21 AC power 21 adding memory 31 Application Recovery CD 47 51 audio troubleshooting 71 B battery packs 16 22 charging 23 indicator lights 24 inserting 22 inserting into battery bay 22 rechargeable 21 removing 25 brightness adjusting 27 buttons Start Windows 28 C cables phone 16 power cord 21 charge status indicator light 24 charging battery packs 23 choosing power source 22 computer 73 features 5 locating controls and ports 16 r
46. shutting down 28 shutting down 28 software support information 75 troubleshooting 68 Software list 39 Sony Fax on Demand service 74 Sony Service Center 77 speakers troubleshooting 71 EA _ Index starting computer 27 startup problems 28 29 support software 75 support technical 73 technical support 73 touchpad troubleshooting 63 troubleshooting 57 58 audio 71 drives PC Cards and peripheral devices 65 LCD 62 modem 70 mouse and touchpad 63 printer 72 software 68 startup 28 29 turning on computer 27 U unpacking the computer 7 ventilation slot 19 viewing the amount of memory 37 W Windows Start button 28 taskbar 28 60 2001 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart DVgate Handycam Media Bar MovieShaker PictureGear and i LINK are trademarks of Sony All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Printed in USA 4 658 965 11
47. sing Your Recovery CDs Windows XP Using Your Recovery CDs Windows XP The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery Driver Recovery and System Recovery utilities To use the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your notebook or software application you may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your notebook use the System Recovery CD s See To use the System Recovery CD s for more information If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support 1 Turn on your notebook If your notebook is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical 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 Rec
48. st controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with the display for details Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction If this occurs do not use it for at least one hour Take the battery pack out of the notebook unplug the power cord plug it in again and then turn on the power My notebook starts but a BIOS error appears Q When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not start your system properly The message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter 3 Press to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press Enter 4 Press gt to select Exit and then press to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears Select Yes and then press Enter 6 Select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save Configuration changes and exit now appears Be Troubleshooting Your Notebook 7 Select Yes and then press Enter The notebook restarts If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony PC Support http www sony com pcsupport My notebook starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Ifyou have connected an external optional floppy disk drive make sure there is no floppy disk in the fl
49. stem and then Device Manager Check that the correct drivers are installed properly Windows 2000 Click Start Settings Control Panel System and then select Device Manager Check that the correct drivers are installed properly 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 Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction If this occurs do not use it for at least one hour My optical drive tray does not open Q Q Q Check that the notebook 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 pointed object such as a paper clip in the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot use Digital Video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears m m Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination or order of the devices may be causing the problem In this case turn off your notebook and i LINK is a Sony trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connec
50. t came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before con necting 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 U h j________ VAIO Notebook Quick Start Microsoft Word 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 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 movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends Norton AntiVirus Windows 2000 only Symantec Corporation Norton AntiVirus provides security for your Internet and e mail communications This powerful antivirus software works in the background to continuously protect your PC by scanning the files you download from the Web and receive as e mail attachments Each time you connect to the Internet Norton Antivirus updates its virus definitions to deliver automatic protection today and in the future P
51. 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 con necting 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 EA O Z gt Software Overview VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent provides immediate interactive online support VisualFlow Sony Electronics Inc VisualFlow software is a state of the art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media It displays any still picture movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file but also enables playback of files by other applications such as PictureGear Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer WinDVD 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 VAIO Notebook Quick Start Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Your notebook comes with the following applicat
52. tion still functions satisfactorily with the WAN Network Driver disabled If you need to reverse this setting repeat the steps above and select Enable VAIO Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work Q m Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line in the online user guide for more information Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the modem drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information My modem connection is slow Your notebook is equipped with a V 90 K56flex 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 check the following Ask your phone company to check that your phone line is free from any line noise Q If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machi
53. to format the C partition of the hard disk drive then reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or are erased Other Packet containing special product offers Warranty Card Registering Your Notebook Registering Your Notebook Take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your notebook Sony Customer Support Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook Q Limited Warranty Protect your investment See the Warranty Card for more details You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process If you are not able to register your computer during the first session you are provided with additional registration opportunities later VAIO Notebook Quick Start Setting up your dial up connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial up connection for the first time The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and then choosing an Internet Service Provider ISP or setting up an existing account Setting up your dial up connection Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional 1 Click Start from the Windows taskbar and select All Programs 2 Point to Accessories Com
54. ts on the power cord U To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your notebook from the wall outlet if you will not be using the notebook for a long time es VAIO Notebook Quick Start Q The LED indicator on the AC adapter may be turned on until the AC adapter is unplugged from your notebook When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use only the AC adapter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter Using battery power You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power The second battery pack inserts into the multipurpose bay on the left side of the notebook See Using a Second Battery Pack in the online User Guide for more information Additional battery packs are available as a separate option The battery pack that comes with your notebook is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack To insert the battery pack 1 Push the battery bay cover down to open it The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach Battery bay SLY Connecting a Power Source 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the right side of the notebook Inserting battery pack Battery pack supplied VAIO logo facing up ray 3 Lift the battery bay cover up until it clicks Ifthe port replicator is attached to your notebook do not attempt to insert or re
55. uchpad 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Programs and then Sony Notebook Setup 2 Select the Touchpad tab using the arrow keys 3 Select Enable Touchpad and then press Enter You must restart the notebook to make the touchpad work again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click you must adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Control Panel and then Mouse 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action If you are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information VAIO Notebook Quick Start The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse Q The computer should be restarted Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press the U key to select Turn Off Computer Shut Down and then wait at least four seconds 3 Press the R key to restart your computer Q If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and then select Turn Off Computer Shut Down on the Windows dialog box Wait at least four seconds and then restart the computer Q Ifyou cannot restart your notebook as described
56. ve If you experience a problem with your notebook reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or use the Driver Recovery CD s to reinstall device drivers See To use the Application Recovery CD s for more information The System Recovery CD 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 notebook you purchased The System Recovery utility will perform a Full Restore with Format It formats the hard disk drive then restores all the original software A Full Restore with Format removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your notebook This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the notebook when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive 2 Shut down your notebook as described in the Shutting Down Your Notebook section of your printed Quick Start 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your notebook 4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on s
57. w way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder 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 Smart Connect Windows 2000 only Sony Electronics Inc Smart Connect allows you to use an i LINK cable to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer Sony on Yahoo Windows XP only 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 Sony Style Connect Windows XP only E Solutions Sony Style Connect provides excellent dial up as well as DSL Internet connection services To find out which plan is best for you visit http www sonystyleconnect com and find out what is available in your area VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook s Shortcut keys and i LINK interface i LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEFE 1394 con nection The i LINK connection may vary depending on
58. wer Management in the online User Guide for more information For Windows XP 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Turn off computer dialog box 3 Select Turn Off A Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 4 Wait for your notebook to turn off automatically The notebook is off when the power indicator turns off gi __ gt Shutting Down Your Notebook 5 Turn off any peripherals connected to your notebook During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode See Controlling Power Management in the online User Guide for more information If you are unable to shut down your notebook 1 Close or end all operations as follows Close all applications O Remove the PC Cards Disconnect USB devices 2 Restart the notebook You can restart your notebook by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously it you are still unable to shut down the notebook press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds This operation may result in data loss VAIO Notebook Quick Start Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook The amount of memory on your notebook will vary depending on the model you purchased See the Specifications flyer that came with your notebook for the amount of memory pre installed Expa
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