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1. E N ESS SES gt ANR Release button 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 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 in the task tray The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears Select the hardware device you wish to remove and then click OK Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box Press the release button toward the computer The PC Card ejects A oa A UO N Gently grasp the PC Card and pull it out EA O Z Using PC Cards 7 Insert the PC Card slot protector into the empty slot Notes on PC Cards Q 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
2. Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 ASS A Ses SS A Se Se gt gt Make sure logo faces up A A protective cover is attached to the lens of the optical drive at the factory Before using the optical drive remove the protective cover 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 EA gt Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive 3 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place Inserting 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 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Notes on CD and DVD discs Handling CD or DVD discs Q Do not touch the surface of the disc Q Do not drop or bend the disc Q 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 DVD discs Q Fingerprints and dus
3. Notes on handling floppy disks Q Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disk Q Keep disks away from magnets Q Keep disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive You can use an optional optical drive such as a Sony DVD ROM or CD ROM drive 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 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 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 You can connect an optical drive while the computer is on For specific instructions on using your supplied Application Driver and System Recovery CDs see Using Your Recovery CDs for more information 1 Remove the PC Card slot protector from the PC Card slot See To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on for more information 2 Remove the PC Card from the bottom side of the optical drive Removing PC Card
4. Q Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly See Connecting Peripheral Devices for more information Q If you plugged the computer 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 contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual supplied with your display for details Q Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Q Take the battery pack off the computer unplug the power cord and plug it in again then turn on the power gt If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport My computer starts but a BIOS error appears Q When the computer s 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 the F2 key The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter 3 Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press Enter 4 Press to select Exit then press v to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears 16 Troubleshooting Y
5. Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer Oa D About the Software on Your Computer 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 Computer Quick Start DVgate application notes Digital video captures If your system displays the message Failed to record to DV deck please check deck s power status cable connection while you are recording images to a digital video device using DV gate software close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DV gate may cause this situation to occur For more information on DV gate software see the DV gate online help Adjusting image resolution If the images on the LCD do not display smoothly the resolution may not be set correctly To check the resolution click the Setup button in the DV gate Motion Monitor window Point to Settings and then select Low Resolution The settings you change in this menu affect the images in the monitor window only Movie data imported to your hard drive and images recorded to DV devices will not be affected Hard disk drive partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate motion software the hard disk drive on your c
6. 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 YY port on the computer The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Plugging in USB Cable SS sa lt Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive 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 om Floppy disk drive KZ 9 To remove a floppy disk Q 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 To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on 1 Double click e in the task tray The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears 3 Select the hardware device you wish to remove and then click OK es o Change text in this variable definition to document title 4 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box 5 Unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer To carry the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the right side
7. es Change text in this variable definition to document title To adjust the volume when playing double click Mi in the task tray located in the bottom right corner of the Desktop window The Volume Control window is displayed To adjust the sound of other devices do the following 1 Select Options and click Properties 2 Inthe 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 MIDI Out Adjust the MIDI sound 3D Wide Widen the sound effect This is effective for games and similar applications Connecting an External Microphone To set the microphone to echo 1 From the Start menu select Control Panel 2 Double click YAMAHA DS XG 3 Select the Echo tab 4 You can also customize the setting by choosing options such as Delay Time and Feedback 5 Click OK When recording or using microphone echo some software options may not be available To modify the MIDI sound 1 From
8. AC power setting 82 adding hardware 47 memory 91 peripherals 47 printers 67 adjusting brightness 18 volume 18 Alt key 14 Application Recovery CD 109 Applications key 14 audio adjusting volume 18 troubleshooting 129 Audio tab 79 AV In 40 AV Out 40 B battery packs charge status icons 85 conserving battery power 84 BatteryScope utility 85 brightness adjusting 18 built in speaker 18 volume 18 buttons Start Windows 78 C camera built in 20 digital video camcorder 61 notes on 24 canceling commands 13 Caps Lock oY Change text in this variable definition to document title indicator light 17 CD or DVD discs cleaning 54 handling 54 inserting 52 CD ROM drive closing lid 53 connecting 37 51 using 51 cleaning CD or DVD discs 54 coin operated telephones 44 computer connecting to another 59 expanding capabilities 74 setup screen 78 Connecting Ethernet 45 LAN 45 connecting another VAIO computer 59 CD ROM drive 37 51 coin operated telephones 44 digital video recorder 61 external display 63 external mouse 58 external speakers 73 floppy disk drive 48 i LINK device 60 i LINK optical disc drive 55 microphone 68 monitor 63 multiple phone lines 44 network 37 party phone lines 44 PBX 44 phone line 43 printer 67 projector 64 o TV 65 connectors printer 67 correction keys 13 14 Ctrl key 14 cursor movement keys 13 D digital video camera 61 display connecting an external 63 mode 89 Drive
9. For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com wirelesslan Change text in this variable definition to document title Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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 more detailed information E Coo vo Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Changing the Window Design of Sony Software Selecting the Display Mode Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 Windows taskbar 2 Point to All Programs and click Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen i Initial Setting Power On Password Bass Boost System information System information Product information EPU Manufacturer Sony Corporation Model Hame Service Tag Number Clock Frequency ran We 3 System Memon Serial No 00000000 0000000 Cache Memory Video blemo r BIOS y Internal HDD aes OS Version OS Serial No OEM Information SS O N Y Sony Electronics Ine 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup tabs f
10. Recovery CD into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance then System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click with the left mouse button to highlight the device for which you wish to reinstall the driver 7 From the Actions menu choose Properties Properties dialog box for that device appears Using Your Recovery CDs Properties dialog box Unknown device Properties Ql a General Driver YY Unknown device Device type Other devices Manufacturer Unknown Location Device status The drivers for this device are not installed Code 28 To reinstall the drivers for this device click Reinstall Driver Reinstall Driver Device usage Use this device enable w 8 Click Reinstall Driver The Hardware Update Wizard appears 9 Click Next The wizard will search for the correct driver on your Driver Recovery CD 10 When the recovery process is complete click Finish Some drivers will require that you reboot the computer to complete installation To use the System Recovery CD s A This CD restores your computer to its original state so user data and applications will be lost VAIO Computer Quick Start You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your comput
11. Selection Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications gt Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to AC power Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 a 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 amp 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 le LCD Video Standby Turns off the video display to save power If you turn off the Video Standby timer the display remains active except when the system enters Standby mode The video display system is one of the largest consumers of power in the system Conserving b
12. 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 Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer For example you can use the computer with any of the following Q Computer display or monitor See To connect a computer display for more information O Projector See To connect a projector for more information O TV See To connect a TV for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title To connect a computer display 1 First make sure the port replicator is connected to the computer 2 Connect the computer display s display adapter to the supplied port replicator s Monitor port Connecting a Display Display cable See the manual supplied with your computer display for more information on its installation and use 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 RGB signal cable not supplied into the port replicator s Monitor port and the other end into the
13. http www sony com pcsupport Support Options 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 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 computer by calling 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 VAIO Computer Quick Start Software Support Information Adobe Acrobat 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 Online 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 a week 24 hours a day EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc Web site http help earthlink net techsupport e mail support earthlink net phone 800 890 5128 800 890 6356 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com e
14. on connecting an i LINK device 0 A connection to a Sony digital camcorder is pictured above your digital camcorder may need to be connected differently Q See the manual supplied with your digital camcorder for more information on its installation and use Q Only Sony digital video camera ports labeled DV In Out or i LINK are compatible 1 LINK devices Q Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras 7O Change text in this variable definition to document title Q Thei LINK port does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the 1 LINK port you cannot use the device with the computer Q The C1 PictureBook 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 devices are connected the transfer rate will be the lowest maximum transfer rate for the connected devices Q Thei LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation supplied with your software for more information Q Thei 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 at one end and a 6 pin connector
15. projector s corresponding port GE Z Z Connecting an External Display 3 Plug the audio cable into the Headphone Q jack Connecting a Projector Computer Aud not supplied RGB signal cable 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 projector 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 To connect a TV Use the supplied AV cable to connect your TV monitor to your computer es 5 Change text in this variable definition to document title 1 First make sure the port replicator is connected to the computer 2 Plug the supplied AV cable into the port replicator s AV TV Out jack 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable into the TV as shown below Connecting a TV TV Monitor Computer gt g Sos SSS Audio In Video In 7 olpny u olpny AV cable supplied See Selecting the Display Mode for more information Connecting a USB Printer Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a Windows compatible USB printer to your computer to print documents gt To use a printer first install the driver software supplied with
16. the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 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 is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears 2 Using Your Recovery CDs 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 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 computer restarts from the Recovery CD gt Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have two 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 th
17. the Start menu select Control Panel 2 Click the YAMAHA DS XG Audio Config icon If you do not see the icon that you are looking for click Display all the options of the Control Panel 3 Select the Synthesizer tab 4 Select the desired effect and then click OK To adjust the sound volume when recording double click Mi in the task tray located in the lower right corner of the Desktop window 1 From the Options menu select Properties 2 Inthe Volume Adjust window select Recording and then click OK The Recording Control window appears Change text in this variable definition to document title You can adjust the sound using the Smart Label software included or the sound recorder Sound device Function Telephony Adjust the modem or telephone line sound Microphone Adjust the internal or external microphone sound Line Adjust the audio equipment sound volume CD Audio Adjust the digital sound volume of CD of the optional optical disc drive Stereo Out Adjust the sound from Volume Control The bass boost function is not enabled Connecting External Speakers Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers QO Use the Q symbol to locate the Headphone jack Plug the speaker cable into this jack Connecting external speakers Computer Notes on using external speakers Q Make sure that the speaker
18. the VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable into the matching jack on the rear of the 1 LINK 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 oper ating 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 compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions If you connect and use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be reduced es Change text in this variable definition to document title drive Secure the plug by turning the screw on the cable connector clockwise Connecting i LINK optical disc drive DA o gt L shaped cable connector 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 1 LINK port and peripheral device DC Out jack 3 Thei LINK drive s power indicator lights up and the computer will automatically detect and identify the connected drive 4 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and selec
19. the problem Q 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 Q Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer Q If an exclamation mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it Q 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Port Replicator Your computer is supplied with a port replicator to enable you to connect additional devices The port replicator is equipped with one each of the following Q Monitor port Q Ethernet port Q USB port Q AV Out jack OQ AV In jack To connect a port replicator When connecting the port replicator to the computer make sure the VAIO logo on the connector faces up 1 Open the port replicator port cover on the side of the computer Connecting the Port Replicator Computer Port replicator 2 Insert the port replicator connector gently into the port until it clicks into place Make sure the VAIO logo on the connector faces u
20. to document title 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 Escape key Function keys Print Screen Correction key keys I F7 F8 NumLk Ea en Oe l ae we ao 9 ScrLk Ea Rq Pai Tabs Enter s i TEEITT ELT Ek MA Ctrl Ctrl Shift key Shift key Home PgDn End Ctrl key Applications Fn key key Numeric Windows key keypad area Navigation keys Using the Keyboard Functions of the keyboard keys Key Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Correction keys Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Description 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 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 The Insert Backspace and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents 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 Th
21. with the microphone slider Q Your recording is not guaranteed Q If your recording fails due to conditions unfavorable to the camera the contents of your recording cannot be guaranteed Q Clean the lens regularly Picture quality is adversely affected when the lens is dirty Use a non abrasive lens cleaning cloth and approved lens cleaning fluid MOTION EYE camera can also be used with the Microsoft NetMeeting application For more information about the Microsoft NetMeeting application open the Start menu select All Programs Accessories Communications and then click NetMeeting Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Pointing Device The pointing device on the keyboard enables you to point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen Using the Pointing Device Pointing device Left button Action Point Click Double click Right button Center button Description Press the pointing device in a direction to place the pointer on an item or object Press the left button once Press the left button twice Using the Pointing Device Action Description Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Press the pointing device in a direction to place the pointer on an item or object While holding the left button press the pointing device in a direction and the
22. your printer 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 LS LT a EEE L LLL E Printer USB Printer cable optional See the manual Supplied with your printer for more information on its installation and USE Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 To connect an external microphone Use the symbol to locate the Microphone jack Plug the microphone cable into this jack Connecting a Microphone Microphone See the manual supplied with your microphone for more information on its installation and use To record from a microphone or audio equipment You can record messages memos or other recordings 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 To switch the microphone jack functionality To switch the Microphone jack functionality for use with a microphone or an audio device Se Connecting an External Microphone 1 Double click Mie o
23. Memory Stick card slot 34 Memory Stick media displaying contents 34 microphone external 68 troubleshooting 130 modem troubleshooting 128 monitor connecting 63 switching among 18 MOTION EYE camera es 143 Change text in this variable definition to document title notes on 24 using 20 mouse connecting 58 troubleshooting 121 multiple phone lines 44 navigation keys 13 network connecting 37 Notebook Setup tabs 79 Num Lock indicator light 17 numeric keypad area 13 0 operator keys 14 output devices adding 67 P party phone lines 44 PBX 44 PC Card inserting 37 removing 38 troubleshooting 123 Type II 37 using 37 Wireless LAN 75 PDA 74 peripheral devices troubleshooting 123 Personal Digital Assistant 74 phone connecting line 43 jack 43 pointing device replacing the cover 27 troubleshooting 121 EJ O Z using 26 ports USB 48 Power Management commands 84 profiles 81 power management settings 80 Power Management Off power setting 82 Power On Password tab 79 power saving modes Hibernate 19 41 Standby 18 41 power setting AC 82 Maximum Battery Life 82 Maximum Performance 82 Power Management Off 82 Standby 84 Video Standby 84 PowerPanel activating 80 customizing toolbar 82 84 Print Screen key 13 printer connecting 67 port 67 projector 64 R Recovery CD 109 removing floppy disk drive 38 49 floppy disks 49 memory module 93 restoring data 109 S Scroll Lock es 15 Change te
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25. 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 two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore To use the Driver Recovery CD s The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with es 1 VAIO Computer Quick Start your computer hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent an application repair utility uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD during its software healing process Fy 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 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver
26. about the capture software refer to the online Help for Smart Capture Premium To access the online help file click Start on the Windows taskbar select All Programs select Smart Capture Premium and click Smart Capture Premium Online Help If you turn the lens toward you Smart Capture Premium goes into mirror mode You can use the mirror mode to take a still image of yourself A mirror image appears in the finder window of the display while shooting after capturing however a normal image appears You can capture still images in the following sizes 640 x 480 320 x 240 160 x 120 and 80 x 60 pixels Using the self timer You can take a still image 10 seconds after clicking the CAPTURE button by using the self timer 1 Click Still Viewer Movie Player from the switch applications list 2 Select Still mode 3 Click the Options button The Still Image Options dialog box appears 4 Click Self timer capture on the Capturing mode tab 5 Click OK After Self timer capture is complete the capturing mode changes automatically to single image Normal Capture To display the remaining time before the picture is taken turn on the capture information display The capture information display can be turned on and off by selecting Displaying Capture Information from the shortcut menu a To stop the self timer click the CAPTURE button To set the image quality and mode of MOTION EYE camera You can change the settings of image q
27. al Devices Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive icon doesn t appear even though it is connected E E Make sure that the floppy disk drive is properly connected Wait a few moments to allow the computer to recognize the drive Close all open applications and restart your computer with the connected floppy disk drive Make sure that there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive in order for the computer to start up correctly My optical drive is not playing my disc properly Q Make sure the optical drive is inserted correctly into the PC Card slot or i LINK port Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is 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 then check it for dirt or damage If you 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 Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer Q If you are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the computer Q Click Start point to Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance then click System select Hardware and click Device Manager Check
28. 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 es Change text in this variable definition to document title Notes on using Memory Stick media Q E E O O CooCUODOD 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 before 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 Stick media see Connecting an 1 LINK Device for more information Only MG Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data like music Do not remove the media or turn off the power while the access light is on Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media conn
29. ation 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 Battery Alarms Batten Level Estimated time to empty iy z ES Es ey es ee en ee Ee Ee ed ee en ee es en Ee ed E Fully Changed Critical Time Estimates E itime to full charge Ce Time computer lasts in suspend mode 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window design 1 2 3 4 5 Click the Start button then select Control Panel In the left window pane of Control Panel click Switch to Classic View Double click UI Design Selector Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt and then click OK to close the UI Design Selector gt This feature is available with UI Design Se
30. attery 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 Displaying Battery Information 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 To activate the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar You can also view the total capacity remaining in the battery by placing the pointer over the batter status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen Battery Information Toolbar Battery Infomation Aa Q Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity Q Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully drains also referred to as the time to empty Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status a Charging Change text in this variable definition to document title Battery icon Battery status iy Fully charged Discharging x No battery Displaying Battery Inform
31. aximize your computer capabilities and solve common problems To access the online user guide click Start on the Windows taskbar select Help and Support and click on VAIO User Guide The Quick Start is supplied in the box with your computer 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 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows For operating system support access Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and then 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 software to any of the previously protected states Sony PC Support This service provides you with 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
32. cher Menu Bar Description Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size of the active window Press again to return to normal window size Press the Jog Dial control button to minimize the size of the active window Press again to return to normal window size Press the Jog Dial control button to close the active application Press the Jog Dial control button to begin scrolling within the active window Press the Jog Dial control button to return the Jog Dial control to Jog Launcher mode 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 Guide Dialog Box JOG Guide 5 E 50 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 1 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 P
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34. e Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system Recovering Microsoft Word If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD Microsoft Word will not be recovered Use the supplied Word CD ROM to recover this application The basic version of Word is preinstalled you may load other Word options from the Word Application CD VAIO Computer Quick Start 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 Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting 1 LINK devices Troubleshooting Software Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Audio DCDuoUODKDODUOCDOUOUDEO Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer does not start Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on Q Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and is charged Q If you have connected an external floppy disk drive make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive
35. e task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Change text in this variable definition to document title Key Description Operator keys Shift Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt keys 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 Ctrl and press the S key referred to as Ctrl 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 Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the 5 Windows Start menu it s the equivalent of clicking the A 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 i
36. ection of the arrow with the label facing up To view the contents of Memory Stick media To see the contents do the following 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select My Computer 2 Under the heading Devices with Removable Storage click Sony Memory Stick ER Z Using Memory Stick Media 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 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 gt 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 Q Double click an image to show
37. ector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or shock the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Q Direct sunlight Q 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 Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC Card slot PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices such as an optical disc drive or to connect to a network using a PC Network Interface Card NIC The PC Card slot can accommodate a Type or Type II PC Card This slot is compatible with Card Bus Type III PC Cards are not supported 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 Gently push the PC Card into the slot until it is firmly seated in the port and the release button pops out Inserting PC Card Insert in the direction of the arrow Change text in this variable definition to document title 2 Press the release button down and toward the ventilation slot Release Button
38. ectronics Inc This CD enables you to format the C partition of the hard disk drive then reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased Use it to restore the hard disk of the VAIO computer you purchased This CD restores your computer to its original state so user data and applications will be lost Using Your Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery Driver Recovery and System Recovery utilities You must connect an optional optical disc drive to use the Application Driver and System Recovery CDs 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 computer or software application you may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard disk drive If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See To use the System Recovery CD s for more information 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 computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the
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40. eems to be disconnected or turned off appears Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected Q Disconnect the 1 LINK cable and connect it again My PC Card is not working Q Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly into the PC Card slot Q Make sure the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft Windows Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using 24 gt Troubleshooting i LINK devices 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 the computers to establish a connection 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 that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before con necting compatible i LINK PC perip
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42. er if they become corrupted or erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard disk 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 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 computer 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 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 computer This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer 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 computer as described in the Shutting Down Your Computer section of your printed Quick Start 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer 4 Select OK to signify you have read and accept
43. er panel and replace the fastening screw Confirming Added Memory Capacity Confirming Added Memory Capacity 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start on the Windows 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 gt If the amount of memory is not correct shut down the computer and reinstall the memory module See Removing a Memory Module and Installing a Memory Module for instructions Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box Initial Setting Power On Password Bass Boost System information System information EFU Clock Frequency System Memory Cache Memory Video Memory Internal HDD SONY Product information Manufacturer Sony Corporation Model Hame Service Tag Number i Serial Mo OOOOOCO0 O000000 BIOS wersion OS Version 05 Seral Ho DEM Information Sony Electronics Ince Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 Q An overview of the various software that come with your computer and the activities you can perform with your software Q Details on your Sony application driver and system recovery CDs VAIO Comp
44. es not work properly E You may have disabled the pointing device without a mouse being connected to the computer You must restart the computer to make the pointing device work again If your pointing device is interpreting a single tap as a double click you must adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start point to Control Panel point to Printers and Other Hardware and then click on the Mouse icon 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action Reinstall the mouse touchstick drivers See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information The pointer does not move while using the pointing device or mouse Q Press the Windows key on the keyboard and press the U key to select Turn Off Computer When the Turn off computer dialog box appears press the R key to restart the computer If you cannot turn off your computer as described in the step above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer es VAIO Computer Quick Start Q If you cannot restart your computer as described in the step above press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the computer Q Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to stop playback and restart the computer Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripher
45. es or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting Audio My speakers have no sound Q m If the built in speakers are turned off press the Fn F3 keys to turn on the speakers You can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial control If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press the Fn F4 keys and then press 4 or to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial control to control the volume If nothing is displayed when you press the Fn F3 or Fn F4 keys then 1 Click Start point to Control Panel click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and click Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box appears 2 Verify that the Mute box has not been checked and that the volume is not on the lowest setting You can choose advanced options to customize audio settings If yo
46. he computer when this indicator light is on Using the Keyboard Indicator lights Light On Off Memory Data is read from or written to The Memory Stick media is not Stick the Memory Stick media Do being accessed ake not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on Num Lock The number keys areainthe The alphanumeric character keys numeric keypad are active in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase The letters appear in lower case Scroll Lock as you type The Shift key as you type unless you hold lowers the case of typed letters down the Shift key when Caps Lock is on The screen scrolls differently Information moves across the Exactly how it scrolls depends display normally on the specific application This function does not work with all applications Change text in this variable definition to document title Combinations and functions with the Fn key gt If you switch user identities during a computing session the Fn F7 and Fn F8 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 Fn 4 ESC Standby Fn ox F3 Speaker switch Fn 7 F4 Speaker volume Fn oe F5 Brightness control Fn F7 Switch to the external display Fn Gv F8 Switch to the TV Functi
47. he system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off The power indicator is off in this mode Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 gt Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode Notes on power saving modes Q When returning from Hibernate mode by pressing the power button momentarily the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally E Standby uses more power than Hibernate Q Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Connecting a Phone Line Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone cable not supplied to take advantage of online services and the Internet gt In order to register your VAIO computer register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line How to connect a phone cable 1 Open the phone line jack cover The cover opens only to a 45 degree angle A Use care when opening the phone jack cover Opening it beyond a 45 degree angle may result in damage to the unit Opening Phone Line Jack Cover LDS LLL LTL a LIZI G Ph
48. herals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions es 125 VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the About the Software on Your Computer section for more information When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive appears and the software does not start Q Make sure that your optical drive is connected to your computer O Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up I cannot use the DVgate software If your computer is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode you cannot use DV gate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile My computer s start up time seems longer after 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 select Control Pane
49. hoot Color Management Displays Color OpenGL Direct 3D Options Scheme Hotkey None 1290600 Not Connected BO Hz Adding Memory 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 PCGA MM12S8T modules This section provides you with information on removing and replacing a memory module E E E E Precautions and Procedures Removing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Confirming Added Memory Capacity Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 Q Disconnect the system from its power
50. image open the folder you created 5 Double click the folder you want to play Why doesn t the Bluetooth destination button in the send mode of Smart Capture Premium function The Bluetooth destination button does not function because your computer does not support Bluetooth technology To send images use the Mail ImageStation or MovieShaker button as an alternative You may refer to the online Help for Smart Capture Premium for more information To access the online help file click Start on the Windows taskbar select All Programs select Smart Capture Premium and click Smart Capture Premium Online Help VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line for details 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 computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Reinstall the modem driver See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information My modem connection is slow Your computer 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 machin
51. ing program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image DigitalPrint 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 DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the 1 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Corp Internet Explorer delivers the Web the way you want it It is safe easy to use and y
52. it to the network contact your network administrator If you enable Wake on LAN the power saving mode will be switched to Standby mode To set up your ethernet connection To connect to a network o O Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive Connecting an 1 LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting a USB Mouse Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting an 1 LINK Device Connecting an External Display Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an External Microphone Connecting External Speakers DuUuUKOCUOUOUDUOUODODDA Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect an optional floppy disk drive FDD to the USB Y port on your computer To connect the floppy disk drive gt
53. l 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and select Network Connections 3 Right click on the Local Area Connection with device name WAN Network Driver and select Disable Verify that your AOL connection still functions satisfactorily with the WAN Network Driver disabled If you need to reverse this setting repeat the steps above and select Enable 126 gt Troubleshooting Software What software do use for CD R CD RW software functions 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 The image does not display properly in Smart Capture Premium If you use the AV In port and Smart Capture Premium software to record an image the image may become distorted Use Windows Media Player software to correct this problem Follow the procedure below 1 Close Smart Capture Premium software 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar select All Programs and click Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player window appears 3 Select File and click Open When the Open dialog box appears click My Documents in the left menu 4 Double click Smart Capture Premium If you created a folder to save the
54. l tip that displays information about the active profile The Battery status icon indicates battery power level and the CPU status icon indicates the performance level of the CPU To activate the Power Management toolbar 1 Right click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Power Management The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar The current profile icon is highlighted on the Power Management toolbar It is the first icon farthest to the left and its appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected To change the power management profile 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 the PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbars You can change the power management settings such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen 50 Controlling Power Management To custo
55. lay screen enables you to view the display at a greater resolution Some functions are not available until Windows launches Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the MOTION EYE Camera Your computer includes a built in MOTION EYE camera You can use the camera to shoot still images and record video clips To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button to start the Smart Capture Premium application CAPTURE Button CA Smart Capture Premium 2 Select Still Viewer Long Movie Player Net Movie Player from the application list 3 Choose Still by clicking the on screen Capture Mode button To switch to Motion click the on screen Change Capture Mode button You can also use Jog Dial control for this function Using the MOTION EYE Camera 4 The Finder window appears Turn the MOTION EYE camera lens toward the subject you want to photograph Turning MOTION EYE KER ESN EEO I ID IO BOE ESS Cas Ss 5 Adjust the focusing ring Adjusting the Focusing Ring 6 Half press the CAPTURE button on the computer The image remains still for a few seconds To display another image release the CAPTURE button and press again 7 Fully press the CAPTURE button The still viewer window opens and the captured still image appears in the still viewer window es 2 Change text in this variable definition to document title 8 For more detailed information
56. lector compatible software only Selecting the Display Mode Selecting the Display Mode This computer uses the ATI video controller You can select which display is used when the computer is connected to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your computer s LCD display and the external monitor 1 Click the Start button point to Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes The Appearance and Themes window appears 2 Click the Display icon The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Settings tab and then click the Advanced button The ATI Mobility Radeon M Properties dialog box appears Change text in this variable definition to document title 4 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the wy icon on the panel of your display choice For more information click the Help button gt f you cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display change the monitor or TV Setting by clicking on the Secondary icon and changing it to Primary You may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Turn on the computer after you turn on the peripheral devices ATI Mobility Radeon Properties Screen Multiple Monitors and Mobility Radeon Properties x General Adapter Monitor Troubles
57. lications such as Memory Stick DV gate 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 Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer 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 o Controlling Power Management Description Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system Spreadsheet a Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications Icon Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage Communications Extends battery life by initiating 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
58. mail support arcsoft com phone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PST PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc 36 gt gt Software Support Information Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin phone 949 387 7800 e mail support trendmicro com hours M F 8 AM 5 PM PST Quicken Intuit Inc Web site http w ww intuit com support phone 800 644 3193 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day RealJukebox RealPlayer Real Networks Inc Web site http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call html 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 Internet Explorer Word Microsoft Corp 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 WinDVD InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com phone 510 651 0888 VAIO Computer Quick Start Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SON Y PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Computing Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport A About This Computer tab 79
59. mize Power Management settings 1 2 3 6 7 Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar Select Edit Create Profiles from the menu 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 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 lcon Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time period Ultimate Battery Life Extends the Maximum Battery Life by disabling ports such as the i LINK port This profile disables many app
60. n release it at the desired point Scroll Press the pointing device while pressing the center button The scroll function is available only with applications that support a scroll pointing device feature Pressing the pointing device too hard may damage it To replace the pointing device cover You can take off the pointing device cover and replace it with the additional cover supplied with your computer Replacing the Pointing Device Cover t Eee E C SSSScecors SES SEES lt p Make sure the cover is tightly secured to prevent damage to the screen when you close the computer es 27 Change text in this variable definition to document title Using VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Jog Dial control Memory Stick media and i LINK 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 or D in the task tray and click Help Topics VAIO Action Setup functions O 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 Coco vo Timer Setting the timer Using the Jog Dial Control Using the Jog Dial Control Y
61. n 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 Inthe Adjust Volume panel select Recording and then click OK The Recording Control window appears 4 Select either Microphone or Line When you are recording using a microphone select Microphone If you are recording using other audio equipment select Line To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window When Microphone or Line 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 To increase the sound of the microphone 1 Double click fs on the task tray located in the lower right corner of the Desktop 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 Microphone panel click Advanced The Advanced Controls for Microphones dialog box displays 3 Click Mic 20dB in Other Controls and then click Close To adjust sound device volume You can adjust the sound device volume for playing or recording
62. n to document title Connecting an i LINK Device Your VAIO computer includes an i LINK S400 IEEE1394 port which you can use to connect a compatible i LINK device such as an i LINK enabled digital video camera recorder See the manual 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 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 oper ating 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 compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions SO Connecting an i LINK Device To connect a digital camcorder Q Plug one end of ani LINK cable into the 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 Camcorder Digital camcorder i LINK cable optional Notes
63. ology 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 unauthorized duplication or playback gt Ensure that the MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark ml lt gt 1 MagicGate Memory Stick and ma ore trademarks of Sony Corporation 2 Memory Stick and 22 are trademarks of Sony Corporation Memory STICK m es Change text in this variable definition to document title To insert a Memory Stick media Insert the Memory Stick media into the media slot on the left 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 Stick media slot and the label facing up 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 dir
64. ols on your external display to adjust the image See the manual supplied with your display for more information I cannot simultaneously display movies DVD video or the Smart Capture Finder window on the LCD display and an external display Images cannot be displayed on both the LCD display and an external display at the same time Select only one display option I want to change the video resolution of my display You can use independent controls to change the video resolution of your display Q Click Start point to Control Panel point to Appearance and Themes and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Q Click on the Settings tab Q Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device My mouse does not work Q If you are using an external mouse check that the mouse cable is plugged into the USB port See Connecting a USB Mouse for details Note that a serial mouse or PS 2 mouse is not compatible with the VAIO C1 PictureBook computer If you connect an external mouse while your computer is on you must restart your computer If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse such as the PCGA UMS1 series check that the mouse is plugged into the USB port Re install the mouse touchstick drivers See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information My pointing device do
65. omputer has been formatted with two partitions C and D The C partition hold 40 percent and the D partition holds 60 percent of the entire drive capacity DV gate software saves files to the D partition This prevents large video capture from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DV gate you should defragment or format the D partition regularly To defragment a partition A Before you begin to defragment a partition make sure you back up all files that you want to save Q Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar Q Click Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragmenter window appears Oc D DVgate application notes Select the drive you want to defragment from the list and click the Defragment button See Windows Help for more information on defragmenting VAIO Computer Quick Start Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Your computer is supplied with the following application driver 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 El
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67. one 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Plugging in Phone Cable 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 may not work properly Connecting to a LAN Connecting to a LAN You can connect your computer to 10BASE T and 100OBASE TX type Local Area Networks LANs by using the supplied port replicator and its Ethernet port For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Connecting to LAN Ethernet port Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the ott 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 un
68. ons Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key on your computer Toggles the built in speaker off and on Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then Tor gt To decrease volume press Fn F4 then Vor Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then t or gt To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then V or Toggles between the LCD external display connected to the C Monitor port and both LCD and external display modes Only LCD LCD and external display A Only external display a Toggles through LCD display and dual LCD TV LCD and TV Only eee EA Z Z Combinations Feature Fn E F12 Hibernate Fn B Bass Boost Fn F Using the Keyboard Functions Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command 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 Toggles the bass boost function off and on This feature is available only while using headphones 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 disp
69. or more information 4 After you finish making your changes click OK EA O gt Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 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 Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Bass Boost Set the Bass Boost option gt For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file Change text in this variable definition to document title Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows 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 To activate a profile or command see Displaying Battery Information for details To view the Power Management status icons The Power Management status icons are displayed in the task tray at the lower right side of your screen Move the pointer over the icons to see the too
70. ou 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 VAIO Computer 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 PC Cillin 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 PictureGear 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 Quicken Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize
71. our Computer Select Yes and press Enter Select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears Select Yes and then press Enter The computer restarts My computer starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Q If you have connected an external floppy disk drive make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive non bootable Q Ifanon bootable disk is in the drive follow these steps 1 2 Turn off the computer and then remove the floppy disk Restart the computer and confirm that Windows starts properly Q If Windows still does not start follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 2 3 4 ui 9 Remove any disk from the floppy disk drive Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer Turn off the computer and then turn it on Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default configuration now appears Select Yes 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 Select Yes then press Enter The computer restarts If your computer continues to di
72. our computer is equipped with a Jog Dial control on the top right corner 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 Se Ley LPS LFS cS LE Wars 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 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title 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
73. p 3 Connect any compatible peripheral devices to the port replicator EA gt Using Power Saving Modes 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 using 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 gt 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 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 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 Hibernate mode In the Hibernate mode the state of t
74. plate on the bottom of the computer A To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing Cover Plate 4 Remove the memory module cover plate 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity then remove the memory module pulling it out in the direction of the arrows Change text in this variable definition to document title Removing a Memory Module 6 Close the cover panel and replace the fastening screw Installing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module 1 Perform steps through 4 as described in the Removing a Memory Module section A To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws 2 Touch a metal part of the computer such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body then remove the module from its protective package 3 Install the memory module by holding the module edge connector pointing down with the notch on the right and then insert it diagonally into the empty slot A Memory Module Edge Connector Notch 4 Lower the memory module until it clicks into place on both ends Change text in this variable definition to document title Installing a Memory Module Empty Slot A Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the computer 5 Close the cov
75. 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 x r Capture manages the 1 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 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 oper ating 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 compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions es 10 gt VAIO Computer Quick Start Smart Capture Premium Sony Electronics Inc Sony s Smart Capture Premium application supports still image and video capture from the built in Sony MOTION EYE camera an analog Video In device such as a VCR TV or Playstation or a digital video device connected to the PC thro
76. r Recovery CD 109 drives 51 CD ROM 51 floppy disk 48 optical 51 troubleshooting 123 DV In Out 61 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 124 DVgate applications 106 Eject button 49 ejecting floppy disks 49 Escape key 13 Ethernet port 40 expanding notebook capabilities 74 external display 63 microphone 68 mouse 58 speakers 73 F floppy disk drive connecting 48 disconnecting 38 49 floppy disks o Change text in this variable definition to document title ejecting 49 handling 50 inserting into drive 49 Fn key 14 combination commands 18 function keys 13 14 G Guide mode 30 H handling CD or DVD discs 54 floppy disks 50 hardware online support 134 headphone connector 65 help getting 133 Hibernate mode 19 41 j i LINK 61 connecting an i LINK device 60 notes on 61 i LINK optical disc drive connecting 55 notes on 57 IEEE 1394 61 indicator lights Caps Lock 17 Num Lock 17 Scroll Lock 17 Insert key 13 14 inserting CD or DVD discs 52 floppy disks into drive 49 installing hardware 47 memory 37 peripherals 47 EA O Z J Jog Dial control 29 K keyboard 18 using 12 15 L LAN connecting to 45 Launcher mode 29 LCD troubleshooting 120 M MagicGate 33 Maximum Battery Life power setting 82 Maximum Performance power setting 82 memory adding 91 confirming added capacity 97 removing 93 memory module installing 37 Memory Stick notes on 36 troubleshooting 131 using 33 VisualFlow 35
77. r to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time and then selecting Restart from the drop down list If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to shut down the computer Troubleshooting Your Computer 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 Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum advertised speed VAIO Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Q Check that the power indicator on the computer is on Q Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged Q The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen Q The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the contr
78. rogram 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 Using Memory Stick Media Using Memory Stick 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 Types of Memory Stick media Two types of Memory Stick media are available The first type MagicGate a 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 s n Media does 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 techn
79. s the Es equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function A Fl Displays VAIO Help and Support Center A Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar A E Displays Windows Explorer Combination A Ctrl F Shift A M A R Fn A Insert Using the Keyboard Function Displays the Search window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu 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 Minimizes all displayed windows with Num Lock off Returns all minimized windows to their previous SIZe Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Change text in this variable definition to document title Indicators Indicator Power O Battery gt _ Hard disk 0 Function 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 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer Lights when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off t
80. s when you are out of the office then transfer the data to your computer Q Exchange data with your computer 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 The Access Point comes with the Wireless LAN PC Card and required software You can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet installing the Wireless LAN PC Card in your computer and using the provided software Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before 75 gt Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities 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 The Wireless LAN PC Card The Wireless LAN PC Card which comes with the Wireless LAN Access Point can be purchased separately and is designed for building a wireless LAN environment The Wireless LAN PC Card can be used with or without the Access Point With the Access Point you can build a wireless LAN between computers that are equipped with the Wireless LAN PC Card and gain access to the Internet Without the Access Point you can achieve direct communication Peer to Peer mode between computers gt
81. s you purchased are designed for computer use Q Before you turn on the speakers turn down the volume Q 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title 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 Q A Personal Digital Assistant PDA Q The Wireless LAN Access Point Q The Wireless LAN PC Card gt For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com vaio 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 Q Enter your schedule details in the calendar and view them by the day week or month and even set an alarm to remind you of important events Q Keep your contact names addresses phone numbers and other details in the address book and find them when you need them Q Add tasks to the To Do List prioritize them and assign them due dates Q Synchronize your data with the software on your computer to back up your data Q Track expense
82. 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 Q 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 Q 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 protective package to store a memory module and prevent ESD or wrap the memory module in aluminum foil Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB 128 128 0 256 128 128 Removing a Memory Module 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 gt 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 3 Use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw that fastens the memory module cover
83. splay the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start contact Sony Computing Support es 7 VAIO Computer Quick Start My computer stops responding or does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Turn Off Computer command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data Q Try restarting the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Turn Off Computer and then click Restart Q If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time Q If the previous step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds This turns off the power to the computer Q If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD and restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time Q Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer gt Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or turning off the computer with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open The Power Management setting is not responding Your computer s operating system may become unstable if it is interrupted or if you attempt to make changes before the computer completely enters a lower power mode such as Hibernate Q To restore the compute
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85. t My Computer to verify that an icon for the 1 LINK optical disc drive has been added in the window PCGA CRWD1 is compatible only with certain Sony VAIO PCG series computers preinstalled with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive Notes on using i LINK optical disc drives Q You can use the supplied Application Recovery Driver Recovery and System Recovery CDs with an i LINK optical disc drive See Application Driver and System Recovery CDs for more information Q 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a USB Mouse You can connect an optional USB mouse such as the Sony PCGA UMS series to your computer 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 Y gt A serial mouse or PS 2 mouse is not compatible with the VAIO C1 PictureBook computer see the manual supplied with your mouse for more information on its installation and use Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting with i LINK You can use an optional i LINK cable to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer
86. t 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 Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q Ifthe 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 Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive You can use an optional i LINK optical disc 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 1 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 To connect an i LINK optical disc drive Use a VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable supplied with the optional PCGA CRWD1 to connect the optical disc drive to the computer 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
87. that has the preinstalled Microsoft Windows operating system or the Sony Smart Connect software preinstalled You may use an 1 LINK cable not supplied to connect the two systems and then 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 Windows operating system smart Connect software may be necessary Consult the Sony Computing Support Web site for support options http Avww sony com pcsupport 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 oper ating 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 compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions es Change text in this variable definitio
88. that the correct drivers are installed properly Check that digital CD audio is enabled for your optical drive Do the following steps 1 Click Start point to Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and then click System The System Properties window appears es VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Select the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button The Device Manager window appears 3 Double click the DVD CD ROM drive name The Properties window appears 4 Click the Properties tab and then select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box O 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 Q Ifaregion code warning appears when you try to use a DVD ROM drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD ROM drive Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging Q Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour My optical disc drive tray does not open Q Make sure the computer is turned on Q Press the Eject button on the optical drive Q If the Eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a long thin object such as a straightened paper clip into the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot use digital video DV devices The message DV equipment s
89. to the Microphone connector See Connecting an External Microphone for details Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Image files do not open even though insert Memory Stick media into the slot Q By the default setting VisualFlow software starts automatically when you insert Memory Stick media into the slot Q If VisualFlow software is active and the image files in Memory Stick media are not displayed the format type of the Memory Stick media can be different Q Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto the hard disk drive of your computer and then format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer Memory Stick media does not work cannot access the removable drive Q If you cannot find the Memory Stick icon in My Computer click the View drop down menu and select Refresh Wait a few moments to recognize the Memory Stick media Click the Memory Stick icon to view any possible contents VAIO Computer Quick Start Getting Help Sony provides you with several support options to answer questions about your VAIO computer or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed VAIO Computer Quick Start Support Options 1 VAIO User Guide and VAIO Quick Start The online VAIO Computer User Guide and printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide you with information on how to m
90. ttings of the shutter speed so that settings do not change automatically The appropriate mode will vary depending on the situation or subject Switching between outdoor and indoor environments while setting the White Balance to Hold may cause colors to appear incorrectly To correct color discrepancies set White Balance to Auto and capture something white and then wait approximately 10 seconds The image should now display with the correct color 5 Click OK Click the Default button and then click OK to return all settings to the default settings Notes on using the MOTION EYE camera Q Do not touch the camera lens as dirt may accumulate and degrade picture quality Q Do not point the camera toward the sun Q You cannot detach the camera Q Smart Capture Premium is unavailable while other software that uses the built in camera is in use Close all software that uses the built in camera before you use Smart Capture Premium EB Z Z Using the MOTION EYE Camera Q You cannot transfer still images or video clips from the built in camera while transferring to connected 1 LINK devices Q Take an initial shot before taking a final shot to ensure sound and picture quality Q You can adjust the sound quality for different sound environments Click Start point to Settings and then point to Control Panel Click Sounds and Multimedia and then Audio tab Click Volume under the Sound Recording category Adjust the volume level
91. uality or mode of MOTION EYE camera Using the MOTION EYE Camera 1 Click the Start button then click Control Panel and Printers and Other Hardware 2 Double click the MOTION EYE camera icon The Camera Control Utility dialog box appears You can also activate the camera control utility using the Jog Dial control The camera control utility is available even while using other software applications that use the MOTION EYE camera 3 Click the Image tab and drag the slider to the left or the right The level settings increase as the slider is moved to the right and decrease as it is moved to the left Features Description Brightness Adjust the brightness Contrast Adjust the contrast of the light part and the dark part Hue Adjust the hue of the color Color Adjust the coloring Sharpness Adjust the sharpness Change text in this variable definition to document title 4 Click the Mode tab and then click the item you want to set Features Description White balance Adjust the colors to be more natural Auto Adjust automatically to natural colors Indoor Suitable for indoor capturing Outdoor Suitable for outdoor capturing Hold Suspend the proximate settings of the white balance so that settings do not change automatically Shutter speed Set the shutter speed Auto Adjust the shutter speed automatically This speed is suitable for capturing images under fluorescent light Hold Suspend the proximate se
92. ugh an 1 LINK or USB interface Transfer your compressed video or still images through e mail upload them to the ImageStationSM service or export to MovieShaker software for further video editing fun 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 anew Music Visualizer a sleek new player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback 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 Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Jog Dial control and 1 LINK interface 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
93. ur computer is battery powered check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is 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 Windows 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 charged If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable 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 Do the following VAIO Computer Quick Start 5 6 Right click the CPU icon on the bottom right of the taskbar and click Edit create profiles The Profile editor window appears 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 In the right portion of the window double click CPU Control The list of CPU control options appears Click Performance Click the File menu and select Save Close the Profile Editor window My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged in
94. uter s fan is too loud 119 Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised reaa 119 Troubleshooting the LCD Sereen 120 My ECD screen 1s blank rueca tid vinaezdasimeetier 120 The image on my connected external display is not centered OLSZA PEOD Ya S 120 I cannot simultaneously display movies DVD video or the Smart Capture Finder window on the LCD display and an external Gis pla yecsserenm n r O 120 I want to change the video resolution of my display 120 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device 121 My mouse does not WOrk ccccccccssseseseeeeceeeeeeaeeeeeeeees 121 My pointing device does not work properly 6 121 The pointer does not move while using the pointing device ON MOUSE ame ene gr oT 121 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral De es 5 Change text in this variable definition to document title NACCS E EE acest eae nee eee 123 My floppy disk drive icon doesn t appear even though it is COMIN O aoe at aediale ou A A 123 My optical drive is not playing my disc properly 123 My optical disc drive tray does not Open 124 I cannot use digital video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears 124 My PC Card is not working cscp itacceuveieendcnus i acanctaita 124 Troubleshooting 1 LINK devices cccsseeeeeeeees 125 I cannot establish a conne
95. uter Quick Start 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 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 personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements America Online 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 About the Software on Your Computer ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 is an easy to use advanced print
96. window switches to the guide mode and shows the Jog Dial control s function JOG Guide Dialog Box JOG Guide mize Wind inimize Wind Finish Window Scroll Jog Dial Laun Menu bar i ooo jen 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 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 30 Using the Jog Dial Control 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 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 Maximize Window Minimize Window Finish Window Scroll Jog Dial Laun
97. xt in this variable definition to document title indicator light 17 setting up your PC support 134 setup screen About This Computer tab 79 Audio tab 79 displaying 78 Power On Password tab 79 setup tabs 79 Shift key 14 software descriptions 100 DVgate 106 troubleshooting 126 using the Jog Dial control with 31 Sony Fax on Demand service 135 Sony Notebook Setup screen 78 Sony Service Center 137 speakers connecting 73 troubleshooting 129 Standby mode 18 41 84 Start button 78 support options 133 switching display 18 monitor 18 T television connecting 65 troubleshooting audio 129 drives PC Cards and peripheral devices 123 general 115 LCD screen 120 Memory Stick media 131 modem 128 mouse and pointing device 121 software 126 EA O gt TV connecting 65 U USB port 48 using Jog Dial control 29 Memory Stick 33 PC Cards 37 pointing device 26 V VAIO Action Setup 28 VAIO Action Setup 29 video camera 61 VisualFlow 35 volume adjusting 18 W window design of Sony software 88 Windows Explorer 14 Find window 15 help 14 key 14 key combinations 14 taskbar 118 Wireless LAN 74
98. y microphone does not work cccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 130 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media 131 Image files do not open even though I insert Memory Stick MNCGIa MALO TCS OL inss E 131 Memory Stick media does not work I cannot access the re IOV AIC CIN Cs asst senesueeaay ENE 131 GOIING Help sirarna 133 SUPPO OPHONS iai a 134 Software Support Information cccccccsseeeeeees 136 SONY SOVICE COMET enient naa ESR 138 Change text in this variable definition to document title Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the VAIO 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your VAIO PictureBook Computer This section describes the following aspects of your new computer CUUKHOUHOOUDUOUDODO SDA Using the Keyboard Using the MOTION EYE Camera Using the Pointing Device Using VAIO Action Setup Using the Jog Dial Control Using Memory Stick Media Using PC Cards Using the Port Replicator Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Phone Line Connecting to a LAN Change text in this variable definition
99. 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 About the Software on Your Computer RealJukebox RealNetworks 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 Sony personal audio devices and offers convenient links to Sony product and music service home pages gt If you 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 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 RealNetworks Inc RealPlayer is the RealNetworks video and audio

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