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Sony VAIO VGNA200 User's Manual

1. Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Tilt the display to find the best viewing angle Also try adjusting the brightness setting of the display Following these suggestions can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare or reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Page 3 Storing Your Computer Do not use or store your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature higher than 95 F 35 C or less than 40 F 50C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your com
2. Ethernet port Ethernet cable 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port Sand the other into the network connection To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a network connection 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard Page 59 SS New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection J Wizard This wizard helps you Connect to the Intemet Connect to a private network such as your workplace network Set up a home or small office network To continue click Next 3 Click Next If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 60 Customizing your Internet connection The Internet Properties dialog box enables you to change the way you view the Internet You can change your home page fonts language and colors You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the tabs to view options
3. Connecting to a standard antenna You can connect your Giga Pocket system to an indoor outdoor antenna system using Option 1 or Option 2 from the previous section Connecting to standard cable access CATV Depending on the type of antenna system in your home your connection may require a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer optional to connect your computer and the indoor outdoor antenna system If you are connecting to an indoor outdoor antenna you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception Move the antenna cable away from other power sources or connectors to reduce reception interference Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable optional to your antenna outlet Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer optional 2 Connect the coaxial cable feed connector optional to the VHF UHF combiner transformer 3 Connect the TV coaxial converter cable supplied from the feed connector to the VHF UHF port on the port replicator Option 2 1 Connect both ends of the antenna s twin lead cable to the screw type grips on the combiner transformer 2 Connect the coaxial cable feed connector optional to the VHF UHF combiner transformer 3 Connect the TV coaxial converter cable supplied from the feed connector to the VHF UHF port on the port replicator To connect in standard antenna mode air TV coaxial cable Option 1 optional Antenna system Coaxial cable feed connector optional
4. 2004 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO USE OF OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS DATA TEXT IMAGES VIDEO OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES Important information for Canadian customers Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades and Internet services or offers that are available to U S customers only Sony Click to DVD DVgate Plus Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO the Memory Stick logo OpenMG SonicStage i LINK CLIE MagicGate Giga Pocket PicoPlayer VAIO Media and VAIO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Page 308 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SONY AND
5. Microsoft Windowse XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket software user at any given time If a different user logs on using the fast switch feature the Timer Recording feature is not available to another user account The Timer Recording Manager icon appears in the taskbar of the first user to log on Page 188 Using the Timer Recording Manager 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar select All Programs select Giga Pocket and then click All Software 2 Click Timer Recording Manager The Timer Recording Manager window appears Timer Recording Manager Timer Recording Manager Functions Timer Recording Settings Help Windows Stand by Interrupt Current Recording Timer Recording List OD Recorded 02 18 02 58AM 02 58 PM CH B Recorded 02 18 03 03 PM 04 06 PM CH de Waiting 02 19 01 38 PM 02 41 PM Windows Stand by Places the Windows operating system into Stand by mode until the preset timer recording is set to begin or if a Video Capsule is set to expire Windows system automatically starts and performs the appropriate action Interrupt Current Recording Stops the current timer recording Use this option when you wish to end the current recording session Timer Recording List Displays a list of timer recordings that have been performed as well as pending timer recordings If a daily weekly timer recording is set only the current recording session is shown
6. Page 5 Cleaning and Maintaining Your Computer Clean the computer with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer You can use canned compressed air specifically for computers to remove dust If a solid object falls onto the computer or a liquid leaks into the computer immediately turn off and unplug the computer It is best to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before you use it again Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen or canned compressed air Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Your computer is equipped with a cooling fan and heat sink that help your computer maintain a safe operating temperature These areas must be kept clean and free from debris such as dust dirt pet hair or other particles that can restrict the flow of air If dust is allowed to accumulate in the cooling fan and heat sink area your computer may overheat and stop operating properly Avoid using your computer in locations that are subject to excessive dust or dirt such as the floor or on the ground Avoid using your computer on or near surfaces that may have dust or shedding fibers such as rugs blankets curtains or draperies Avoid using your computer in areas
7. Page 76 Renaming the Bluetooth USB Device The Bluetooth device installed on your computer has an assigned name that you may not recognize Renaming this device makes it easy for you to identify your computer during authentication To rename the Bluetooth USB device 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Devices window appears 3 Click the Hardware tab Bluetooth Devices Btuercoth Devices amp Qeeces Options COM Pors Haren Deica Name Type lt A Phawtocth Easra toe Baston USS Puai Dence Erano Mewiatuve Jory Lasaon Location 0 UGX Desce Stoker The device is matung papey Tagaudiechoot Fregene of Carcet 4 Select USB Bluetooth Device and then click Properties The USB Bluetooth Device Properties window appears 5 Click the Advanced tab and type a new name in the Name text box USB Bluetooth Device Properties USB Bluetooth Devi Properties 753 Genes Advanced Ome Rado btermates Nome Adtes O00 dar Mews anaes le HC verses 2 miin 1168 LMP vasen 2 subeersen 6 Click OK To see the new USB Bluetooth Device name turn off the Bluetooth feature by moving the WIRELESS switch on your computer to OFF and then restart it by moving the WIRELESS switch to ON Page 77 Setting Bluetooth preferences You have the option to set hardware preferences for discovery connection and notification To acce
8. For more information about the HotSync operation see the information supplied with your CLIE handheld Accessing CLIE Converter Help For more information about using the CLIE Converter plug in application follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Giga Pocket point to Help and then click CLIE Converter Help Page 204 Internet Electronic Program Guide Service Internet Electronic Program Guide is a free online service that enables quick and easy access to your local TV listings You can use the Internet Electronic Program Guide service with your Giga Pockete Personal Video Recorder for a one click set up of timer recordings and record your favorite TV programs Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder must be set up and configured correctly before you can use the Internet Electronic Program Guide service 4 You must read and accept the User Agreement before accessing the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site first time only The Internet Electronic Program Guide service is available only to users in the United States 1 Unauthorized duplication of audio or video files is a violation of applicable laws Page 205 Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must be connected to the Internet before setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service Sony recommends using Microsofte Internet Explorer as your Web browser to access the Internet Elec
9. Using Speakers Your computer comes with built in stereo speakers and selected models with an A V port replicator come with external speakers If your computer did not come with additional speakers and you wish to enhance the sound quality of your computer shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Make sure the speakers are designed for computer use See Connecting the speakers with built in infrared receiver for instructions about how to connect external speakers supplied with the A V port replicator Page 135 Connecting speakers You can connect external speakers to your computer to enhance the sound quality of your computer A Do not place floppy disks on the speakers The speakers magnetic field may damage the data stored on the floppy disks To connect speakers to your computer 1 Turn down the volume of the speakers 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack O on the computer 3 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the speaker Connecting Speakers Headphones not supplied Speakers not supplied Headphone jack A A 4m CJ ke Speaker cable not supplied See the guide that accompanied your speakers for more information on its installation and use Page 136 Disconnecting speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphone jack O on the computer
10. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc Page 305 VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Components is a software plug in for Adobe Premiere software that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Media Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 WinDVDe for VAIO InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 Page 306 Legal Information
11. Air a Option 2 Beit om oma m oma oe o oe Antenna 7 TV coaxial converter cable system gt supplied i Air i 300 ohm VHF UHF RF i Twin lead cable Combiner Transformer i optional optional i I I I Ka am so e e w ce om am I VHF UHF port Your VAIO computer is supplied with certain audio and video cables Depending on your in home cable access you may require extra cables adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer Page 160 Connecting with a cable or satellite set top box STB You can connect your Giga Pocket system to cable service access that uses a set top box cable or satellite When using the set top box STB setup you can only change channels through the STB using its controls or supplied remote control When using the STB setup The Giga Pocket remote control cannot be used to change TV channels You can use the Giga Pocket remote control to set Giga Pocket software to the appropriate channel out number channel 3 4 etc or to the direct video input specified by your cable or satellite service provider A standard TV remote control cannot be used to change TV channels You can use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel out number channel 3 4 etc or direct video input specified by your cable or satellite service provider You may be able to use a universal remote control or commander to change TV channels if the device is able to control t
12. Page 137 Adjusting the sound To increase and decrease the volume for playing CDs and DVDs use the Volume buttons You can also use the Mute button to enable and disable the sound The Volume buttons and the Mute button are located above the keyboard Locating the Sound Buttons Za aN IN a h AA YY wY Mute button Volume buttons Alternatively you can use the Volume icon Bion the Windowse taskbar to adjust the sound To adjust the sound using the Volume icon 1 Right click the Volume icon Bion the Windowse taskbar and select Open Volume Control The Volume Control window appears 2 Click and drag the Volume Control slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume 3 Click to cancel any Mute check boxes that are selected 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 SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume CD Player Adjust the volume of the CD in the optical drive Microphone Adjust the internal or external microphone volume PC Beep Adjust the beep sound when inserting or removing the PC Card and other devices Line In Adjusts the sensitivity of input volume 1 On selected models only 4 Adjusting the volume for playing CDs or DVDs does not adjust the volume for recording audio files You can only adjust the recording volume in the Recording Control window See U
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14. The total number of timer recordings displayed does not exceed 100 Double click on a recorded timer recording to start playback in Giga Pocket software 3 Click Hide to restore Timer Recording Manager to the taskbar If you turn off your computer the timer recording function is disabled Page 189 Viewing your selected program recording schedule You can easily view the programs you have selected to record using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder The Timer Recording Manager feature enables you to change or cancel your timer recording at any time To view your scheduled timer recordings follow these steps j 1 Double click on the Timer Recording Manager icon located in the Windowse taskbar Review your scheduled timer recordings and make any desired changes or cancellations 2 Click Hide to return the icon to the taskbar 4 You do not have to be connected to the Internet to use the Timer Recording Manager feature Page 190 Additional information about the Timer Recording Manager When creating a timer recording it is important to remember the following information The timer recording function is disabled if you turn your computer off Your computer should be in Stand by or Hibernate mode if the system is not in active use Disable screensavers and any other applications that may access your computer s hard disk drive during the timer recording If you are using a set top box STB make sure it i
15. Web site http www intuit com support Telephone 800 644 3193 RecordNow Sonic Solutions Web site http support sonic com SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 SonicStage Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CD R or CD RW discs or audio files in WAV format Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Sony VAIO Product Registration Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Product Registration is an integrated registration program for both Sony Electronics and Microsoft Corporation By registering with Sony you enable Sony to notify you of software and hardware issues that may affect your user experience Microsoft directs the data to Sony Electronics Sony uses the registration data for warranty and product support purposes and the analysis of customer feedback on Sony computer features Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 TurboTaxe for the Web Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support
16. For more information on this exciting device go to the Sony Style Web site at http sonystyle com vaio clie Page 200 Starting CLIE Converter 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Giga Pocket point to Plug ins and then click CLIE Converter The Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter main window appears Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter Ens Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter l Curent Settings Save To C Documents and Settings E Video 120x 92 Page 201 Converting Video Capsules 1 From the Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter window click the Setting button The Settings dialog box appears Enter your desired settings and click OK 2 Start Giga Pocket Explorer as follows 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select All Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket and then click Giga Pocket Explorer 3 Resize the Giga Pocket Explorer window so that the Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter window is visible 4 Click on the Cabinet icon to display the contents in the list area 5 Drag the Video Capsule from the Giga Pocket Explorer window and drop it in the list area of the Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter window The Video Capsule automatically converts into a video file During conversion the Convert to CLIE window appears displaying the conversion status When conversion is complete the window automatically closes To convert multiple Video Capsules 1 Hold down the Ctrl k
17. Inserting Memory Stick media Before using Memory Stick media back up important data The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time To insert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot A Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer 4 The Memory Stick media slot supports Memory Stick Duo media with or without the adapter 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks Inserting Memory Stick Media Insert Memory Stick media not supplied with the arrow facing the slot Page 105 Viewing the contents Depending on the model you purchased the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Sticke media From this window you can choose to view print copy or organize your images or data stored on the Memory Stick media If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick media then follow these steps To view the contents 1 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click Sony MemoryStick The Sony MemoryStick window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Page 106 Protecting data on Memory Stick media Some Memory Sticke media are equipped with a writ
18. Keep floppy disks away from magnets direct sunlight and heat sources Page 114 Disconnecting a floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 6 Remove the floppy disk drive from the computer Page 115 Storing a floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Storing a Floppy Disk Drive Page 116 Your computer includes one PC Card slot A PC Card enables you to connect devices such as an optical drive or floppy disk drive See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer These slots are compatible with CardBus You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card Page 117 Inserting PC Cards Some PC Cards may require you to disable idle devices when using
19. Notice 2004 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO USE OF OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS DATA TEXT IMAGES VIDEO OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES Important information for Canadian customers Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades and Internet services or offers that are available to U S customers only Sony Click to DVD DVgate Plus Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO the Memory Stick logo OpenMG SonicStage i LINK CLIE MagicGate Giga Pocket PicoPlayer VAIO Media and VAIO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Page 307 Legal Information Notice
20. To adjust these settings 1 Right click on the time clock shown in the taskbar notification area A shortcut menu appears 2 Select Adjust Date Time and a dialog box appears 3 Correct the date and time if necessary and then click Apply 4 Click OK to close the dialog box 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar point to All Programs point to Giga Pocket point to All Software and then click TV Setup The TV Setup Wizard appears TV Setup Wizard 3 Depending on your cable service access select Standard CATV Standard antenna or set top box STB 1 Standard CATV C1 C125 without STB For this connection you must use a coaxial cable directly without an STB to your computer The default setting for this connection option is STD Depending on your local connection requirements HRC and IRC are also available 2 Standard antenna 2 69 Select this option if you connect an aerial antenna s coaxial cable directly to your computer for watching TV programs 3 STB Set top box Select this option if the broadcast signal is received from a set top box STB such as a digital cable or satellite box Make sure that the Input channel on your STB Ch 3 Ch 4 etc matches the Input channel listed in the Giga Pocket TV Setup dialog box If you are not sure of the type of cable connection to use Standard HRC or IRC contact your cable provider for information 4 Click Next The wizard displays a dialog box that
21. mj Converting into MPEG2 Converting into MPEG2 Converting into MPEG1 J ANIL in Video Camera 3 Enter an output name for the file you want to export and specify the location for the exported file You can select the option Delete Video Capsule after export If you do not want to delete the Video Capsule after export leave the option disabled 4 In the section Export Video Capsule As select to convert to an AVI MPEG 1 or MPEG 2 format 5 Click Run to begin exporting pi Some conversion formats may not be available depending on the recording mode that was used to create the Video Capsule Page 197 Additional information about using Giga Pocket Explorer Video Capsules that are recorded using High Quality HQ or Standard Play SP mode can be converted and exported as MPEG 1 MPEG 2 and AVI files If you wish to play your Video Capsule in a different system environment you can convert and export your Video Capsule using MPEG 1 format You can convert an imported MPEG file into a Video Capsule only if the file was created using DVgate Plus or other VAIO AV software programs Page 198 Using Network Cabinets Giga Pocket Explorer enables you to connect to Video Capsules in network cabinets located on other computers in a network These network cabinets can be accessed through the Giga Pocket Explorer main window when you are connected to the network Connecting to Network Cabinets 1 On the Giga
22. 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot See To insert Memory Stick media for more information From the Start menu click All Programs select Memory Stick Utility and click Memory Stick Formatter The Memory Stick Formatter window appears Click Start Format and follow the on screen directions After formatting click Exit Page 108 Removing Memory Stick media If the Memory Stick media is removed prematurely a blue screen with a message may appear 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 To remove Memory Stick media 1 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media 2 Make sure the access light is off 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 4 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may not eject completely from the slot Page 109 Fl Disk Dri Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Page 110 Fl Disk Dri Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Page 111 Connecting a floppy disk drive You
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25. Seourty eratied meles network WPA mtl Spot ng Herdeare eecwed wireless moat wil In the Related Tasks menu click Change the order of the preferred networks The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Page 68 Wireless Network Connection Properties X r E Win elon Meotwork Connection Properties DA xX Dmag Witten Nonon Ageercet vinda te cortenre ry sesan roh sating amed by dared b a Niet od mas eramen siad vami watered sm ange A Da batten batons Widen Witney Hatata Aadama careo te naide notea nihe acer kaot baon To wn Mee dre ti Rerne Dene amna Click Add The Wireless network properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Properties 10 11 12 13 14 15 Witelens network properties t X SORE agacon Lared Kewet were SST tex Tha netat reges a hey hi Pe boing Henan ater aie Oper Dre r opton Type the name of the network you want to connect to in the Network name SSID box If available make sure the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is selected If the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is not available 1 Select an authentication method from the Network Authentication menu 2 Select a data encryption method from the Data Encryption menu Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box Type the WEP network key in the Network key box if it is required by the selected authentication method Retype the network k
26. Start and point to All Programs to see a list of programs on your computer Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged See Powering Your Computer for more information To copy files to a CD RW or CD R 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc into the optical drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action CD Drive CD Drive E Windows can perform the carne scton asch tise you peet adk o connect 4 dewor woth ther kind of fie 7 Blork CO What do pou vuant Wincor to do Bun CO Take no ection l Always do the calected action Or 2 Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key ay and the E key simultaneously 3 In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy and either Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical drive name Drag the file s or folder s onto the optical drive icon in the Files Stored on This Computer panel 4 Close Windows Explorer 5 Click Start and My Computer 6 Click the optical drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with the file s or folder s you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD 7 In the CD Writing Tasks box click Write these files to CD 8 Follow the instructions on the CD Writing Wizard CD Writing Wizard Page 88 l ZD Writing Wizard Welcome to t
27. channel The recording proceeds even if the on screen display shifts Giga Pockete software does not operate properly if used concurrently with other video applications such as DVgate Plus or Click to DVD software programs Page 181 Using the TV Program Web site Click Start in the Windows taskbar point to All Programs point to Giga Pocket and then select Zap2it You can also go directly to the Web site at http www sony com vaiotv Timer recording using the Internet Electronic Program Guide service requires an Internet connection See the section Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service for information on using this service Internet Electronic Program Guide iEPG Web site fee Cat View fevertes Tooke Heb Q i BO Pave frre G O 2 S E her iA 20d code as TV Ustrgs hr ATAT Groactard San Jose Line 3Hows Mon Sepi 50pm AlCategones All Statons GO Download All Channel Settings Click Here 30 40 50 All Channels 740 PM s0 PM 6 30PM Gemet TVIG Mt David Alen Show With Stein s Money Sienaan CC Steven Jon Stewart Tro ce Garmo CHEA 1 neo ce COMEDY a yi ke Fare me eo The appearance of the online channel guide Web site its contents and the accuracy of the TV listings are controlled by the TV listing provider and may change without notice Pay per view channels can be accessed when making payments directly to the appropriate TV program
28. computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See To enable the touch pad Page 276 Touch pad What do I do if the touch pad does not work Try restarting your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key ay i 2 Press U The Turn off computer window opens 3 Press R to restart the computer Ifthe computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See To enable the touch pad Page 277 How do I change the left a
29. could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a telephone line See To connect a telephone cable for more information 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard Page 57 SS New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection J Wizard This wizard helps you Connect to the Intemet Connect to a private network such as your workplace network Set up a home or small office network To continue click Next 3 Click Next If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 58 Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Your computer accommodates both 10BASE T and 100BASE TX Ethernet connections with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps To connect an Ethernet cable 1 Locate the Ethernet port on your computer For location information see Locating Controls and Ports Connecting an Ethernet Cable This illustration portrays a prototypical computer Actual port locations differ between computer models
30. files You may need to reformat your Memory Sticke media A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media Page 295 Memory Stick Media Why can t I open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Sticke media A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media Page 296 Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MagicGate Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the
31. floppy disk is in the drive 1 Remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft Windowse operating system starts properly If the Windows operating system still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive then remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears 6 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu 7 Press the Down Arrow key v to select Get Default Values The message Load factory default values appears 8 Press the Enter key The Load Optimal Defaults window appears 9 Select Ok and press Enter 10 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Save configuration changes and exit setup window appears 11 Select Ok and press Enter The computer restarts Page 220 What do I do if my computer stops responding It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windowse Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windowse taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click T
32. in speakers by using the Volume buttons which are located above the keyboard Press the left Volume button to decrease the volume Press the right Volume button to increase the volume pai An on screen display may appear notifying you when a change occurs Use the Volume icon 1 Double click the Volume icon Eon the Taskbar Notification area The Volume Control dialog box appears 2 In the Volume Control and Wave columns move the Volume sliders up to increase volume and down to decrease volume To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a CD program such as SonicStagee software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option Audio CD Page 86 Windows can perform the hilerriak inert a disk cc connect device with thes kind of ei GP Muse cd Wheat do you want Windows to do Play Audio CD utma SorscStage Play Audio CD ung ReaDre Plepa Open loklar to wew Res using Windows Explorer Page 87 Copying files to CDs Before you copy files to a CD RW or CD R disc read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best results Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software Deactivate memory resident disc utilities to avoid data loss Disable the FindFast program if it is installed on your computer Click
33. instructions Click Help if you need more information about selecting timer recording settings New Timer Recording Set Channel Start Date and Time Set the Charel Date and Time for Recording Recording Start Daaf 271972004 E Recording Start Tir 1E EBS PM JT Contol Stot Time i T cree re ii Cances Hep Verify that the information is correct and click Next The programming station and time information is automatically programmed into the appropriate Timer Recording Wizard fields You can set the stop time for your timer recording and select the recording mode The stop time is automatically programmed into the Timer Recording Wizard Verify the stop time choose a recording mode and then click Next Recording Mode Description Page 184 Standard Play SP Standard recording mode MPEG 2 High Quality HQ Image quality is improved but recording requires more space on the hard disk drive as compared to using SP or LP recording modes MPEG 2 New Timer Recording Set Stop Time and Recording Mode k2 New Timer Recording Set Stop Time and Recording Mode x 6 From the New Timer Recording Set Details dialog box you can customize the timer recording schedule Select how often you want to record the program New Timer Recording Set Details 02 19 01 38 FM Ch 2 CHO02 E 7 Select a date for the recorded program to be automatically deleted from your hard disk drive using the Expira
34. into Stand by mode when certain Giga Pocket functions are running 11 AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on the monitor display TV VIDEO button Press to change the on screen image from the TV Recording deck to external video equipment such as your VCR Note You cannot change the input source while recording DISPLAY button During DVD playback in full screen mode press to show the settings window When using Giga Pocket software press to display the TV Recording deck and playback deck screens Press again to hide these views SIZE button Press to view the current software in full screen size Press again to return the view to its original size 12 FUNCTION button When using SonicStage software press to change from the music drive hard disk drive to the CD 13 REW and FF buttons Press to rewind or fast forward PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to the next screen STOP button Press to stop playback PLAY button Press to begin playback PAUSE button Press to pause playback Page 167 14 MENU button Press to view a shortcut menu of available options for a software program Press again to hide this menu Note For the Giga Pocket software program the Select A Cabinet window displays Press the button again to hide this window 15 TOOLS button The function of this button may vary between DVD media See the DVD player software instr
35. is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box 7 Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel Page 265 Printing Why can t I print a document Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power sa
36. more information on its installation and use Page 100 Configuring printer settings If you cannot connect the parallel port printer to the port replicator after following the instructions in To connect a parallel port printer you may need to manually configure your printer settings The following instructions explain how to configure your settings and complete the installation of your printer To configure printer settings for a parallel port printer 1 Plug the printer cable into the Printer port cy on your port replicator 2 Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer 3 Turn the printer on if it is not already on 4 Click Start and select Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Add a Printer 5 When the Add Printer Wizard appears click Next to start the installation process 6 Select the Local printer attached to this computer option if it is not already selected and deselect the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer option Click Next 7 When the Select a Printer Port window appears select the Use the following port option if it is not already selected and click to select USB001 Virtual printer port for USB from the drop down menu Click Next Selecting a Printer Port rer Printer Wizard Select a Prnter Port Compumer comarcas mih perter rough pat Select he pot pou wart you perter to use Tihe pota not ted you Con create few port Ue he tall
37. on how you use your computer Page 50 Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices to save power your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to override a power profile setting and initiate immediate action Standby Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption is reduced to a minimum The system remains on and the computer screen LCD is off Hibernate Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk Power consumption is reduced to the lowest possible setting without being completely off Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the setting you select Since some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode 1 Press the Fn and Esc keys The power indicator blinks in this mode 2 Press any key to return to normal mode To activate Hibernate mode l Press the Fn and F12 keys or press the power button and release it immediately Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode 4 If your computer does not activate Hiberna
38. or lease the SONY SOFTWARE Software Transfer You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this EULA only as part of a sale or transfer of SONY SOFTWARE provided you retain no copies transfer all of the SONY SOFTWARE including all copies component parts the media and printed materials all versions and any upgrades of the SONY SOFTWARE and this EULA and the recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA Termination Without prejudice to any other rights SONY may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA In such event you must destroy all copies of the SONY SOFTWARE and all of its component parts Confidentiality You agree to keep information contained in SONY SOFTWARE which is not publicly known confidential to yourself and not to disclose such information to others without prior written approval from SONY Page 314 COPYRIGHT All title and copyright in and to the SONY SOFTWARE including but limited to any images photographs animation video audio music text and applets incorporated into the SONY SOFTWARE and any copies of the SONY SOFTWARE are owned by SONY or its suppliers SONY reserves all rights not specifically granted under this EULA USE OF SONY SOFTWARE WITH COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS The SONY SOFTWARE is capable of being used to process store and share personally created and other content You agree to use the SONY SOFTWARE only in compliance with all copyrig
39. provider You can schedule up to 100 timer recordings using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder From the online channel guide click on the REC icon Eto select the program you wish to record The Timer Recording Wizard begins and the New Timer Recording Set Channel and Start Date and Time window appears Timer recordings create virtual containers for the recorded content that are called Video Capsules Accessing Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket Help and click Giga Pocket Help Page 182 Timer Recording Wizard With the Timer Recording Wizard you can set adjust and cancel the timer recording settings Page 183 Using the Timer Recording Wizard 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar select All Programs then select Giga Pocket 2 Select Timer Recording Wizard The Timer Recording Wizard dialog box appears Timer Recording Wizard Sais er Recording Wiz rd Welcome to Timer Recording Wizard When you use Timer Recording Wizard you can set and adjust Timer Recording of Giga Pocket Select Timer Recording settings C Adjust Timer Recording settings C Adjust Start Recording Time C Adjust End Recording Time C Cancel Timer Recording 3 Select the desired option from the Select Timer Recording Settings menu and click Next Follow the on screen
40. start Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery and press the Power button to turn on the computer Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour For further instructions contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Page 216 Troubleshooting ee Computer What do I do if my computer won t start Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UP
41. the drop down menus in the Settings for power scheme box and click Save As in the Power schemes box The Save Scheme window appears 4 Type a name for your customized power scheme and click OK The power scheme you created appears in the Power schemes box 4 If you want to delete a power scheme select the power scheme and click Delete When the Delete Scheme window appears click Yes To customize your power properties 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Advanced tab and select your changes from the drop down menus in the Power buttons box See Using power saving modes for information on how Standby and Hibernate modes affect power consumption 4 Click Apply To use VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management is a software program that enables you to further adjust the power settings on your computer Once you have selected a power scheme under the Power Schemes tab you can modify it in the VAIO Power Management tab to enhance your computer s operations 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the VAIO Power Management tab and specify the options you want to adjust 4 Click Apply Page 52 4 For information about VAIO Power
42. the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon g in the Taskbar notification area If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appear 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon again The Norton Internet Security window appears If you have previously registered this antivirus software the Norton Internet Security window automatically appears 2 Click Live Update located near the top of the window 3 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates Page 228 Battery a How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 229 Battery a How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 230 When is the computer using AC power When the computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed Page 231 When should I recharge the battery When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long time Page 232 When should I replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charg
43. their desired language s without affecting your existing language settings Page 35 Changing Numbers Currency Time and Date Formats You can change your operating system s number currency time and date formats to coordinate with your chosen country or language settings To change these formats 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats shortcut menu to view the available country or language choices Select the desired country or language 4 Click Customize to change the number currency time and date settings 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK 7 Click OK Page 36 Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs This feature changes the appearance such as color of certain Sony programs To change the window design 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 In the left panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click UI Design Selector 4 Click lt lt or gt gt to view the designs 5 Click Apply to select a design that appears in the center window The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 6 Click OK Page 37 Your VAIO computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter This chapter expl
44. to use from the submenu 4 You can also reference the online help guides supplied with the program A Do not strike or shake the computer while copying files to a disc Page 96 Printer C ti Your computer is compatible with many popular printers However to ensure the best performance printers must be compatible with the Microsofte Windowse operating system installed on your computer Page 97 Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a universal serial bus USB printer to your computer The New Hardware Wizard enables you to easily install the printer software but some printers require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your printer for more information To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port Y on your computer or port replicator if applicable See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer The Found New Hardware Wizard appears Connecting a USB Printer not supplied f E gt Power cord USB cable not supplied To AC outlet See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use Page 98 Connecting a Parallel Printer You can connect a parallel port printer to your port replicator if your computer came with one The new hardware wizard enables you to easily instal
45. updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing one of the following The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to your computer whenever you are connected to the Internet The Windows Updates Web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates To use the Automatic Updates feature 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon in the Taskbar notification area The Automatic Updates Setup Wizard appears 3 Click Next and follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates To visit the Windows Updates Web site 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Type http windowsupdate microsoft com in the address bar of your browser The Microsoft Windows Update and Security Warning windows appear 3 In the Security Warning window click Yes to install and run Windows Update 4 In the Microsoft Windows Update window click Scan for updates and follow the on screen instructions Page 226 System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to your computer s security How can I protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windowse operating system is prei
46. where pets are kept or pet hair accumulates Page 6 Handling the LCD Screen Direct sunlight can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This can cause a malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Page 7 Congratulations on your purchase of the Sonye VAIO computer Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Front ET a ag a a 72 2 ISA oy sag OO pay TA a SSS SLI L tT m C7 fs 1 LCD screen 10 Memory Sticke media indicator 2 Mute button 11 Wireless switch 3 Volume buttons 12 Bluetoothe indicator2 4 Brightness button 13 Wireless indicator 5 Magnify screen button 14 Power indicator 6 S1 button 15 Battery indicator 7 Keyboard 16 Hard disk drive indicator 8 Touch pad 17 Optical drive indicator 9 Memory Sticke media s
47. 4 Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes 5 Click OK Page 61 Network Connections With a Sony computer you can easily set up or connect to a variety of networks The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to networks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and Support and then Networking and the Web Types of Networks Access point wireless Com puter to computer wireless Ethernet cables The computers represented in this illustration are for representative purposes only and may not be identical to the model you purchased Page 62 Using Ethernet and dial up connections For setting up local area networks LANs Ethernet is a widely installed technology Your computer accommodates both 1OBASE T and 100BASE TX Ethernet connections with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps To connect to a local area network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information Connecting an Ethernet Cable ss y Ethernet port This illustration portrays a prototypical computer Actual port locations differ between computer models 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click Network Setup Wizard The
48. Display settings Select one display LCD or an external display when playing a DVD When using a TV cable connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work You may not be able to display the computer screen LCD and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Plug and Display customizes the screen resolution to fit within the external display However if the external display s screen resolution is larger than the computer s LCD screen resolution Plug and Display adjusts both images to the largest resolution shared by both devices If the image is distorted you can always adjust the screen resolution manually To adjust the screen resolution 1 Click the Start menu and then click Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes and then click Display 3 When the Display Properties window appears select the Settings tab 4 Use the slider in the Screen resolution box to adjust the screen resolution Fy Plug and Display may not work properly if you use more than one TV connection at the same time Page 133 Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector You can disconnect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the monitor VGA cable from your computer s port Disconnecting the external display when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 134
49. ENTER button to activate channel selection JUMP button Press to go to the previous channel Press again to return to the current channel ENTER button Press to activate channel selection See Channel number buttons 3 REC STOP button Press to stop recording Page 165 Note The REC STOP function is available for Giga Pocket software only 4 REC button Press to begin recording Note The REC function is available for Giga Pocket software only 5 TV button Press to change from the on screen image to the TV Recording deck VIDEO button Press to start the Giga Pocket playback deck Note You cannot change the input source while recording DVD button Press to start the DVD player software program MUSIC button Press to launch the SonicStage software HOME NETWORK button Press to launch the VAIO Media software 6 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to navigate Press ENTER to select 7 BACK button Press to return to the previous screen Note This function is not available for Giga Pocket software 8 APPLICATION START button Press to open a shortcut menu of software programs to start Use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific software program and press the APPLICATION START button to select and start the program 9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume Page 166 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode Note You cannot place the computer
50. Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the PC Card is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 5 Push the Release button The Release button pops out 6 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card pops out 7 Gently pull the card out of the slot Page 122 To remove a PC Card while the computer is off 1 Push the Release button once The Release button pops out 2 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card pops out 3 Gently pull the card out of the slot Page 123 Audi l Vid o ti Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders You can connect a digital video DV recorder such as an i LINK digital video camera recorder to the i LINK S400 i IEEE 1394 port on your computer The i LINK digital video camera recorder is an external device that can be connected to your computer via IEEE 1394 interface and enables you to record and view digital images 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application 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 more info
51. ION JURY TRIAL WAIVER Page 315 This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California United States of America without regards to conflict of laws provisions Any dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive venue of the state and federal courts of Santa Clara County California and the parties hereby consent to the venue and jurisdiction of such courts THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTERS ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT If any part of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable the other parts will remain valid Should you have any questions concerning this license or this limited warranty you may contact SONY by writing to SONY at Sony Technical Response Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Fort Myers Florida 33913 Page 316
52. Management click the Help button located toward the bottom of the VAIO Power Management tab Alternately click Start select All Programs then select VAIO Power Management and click VAIO Power Management Help The Help for VAIO Power Management file appears To set your battery alarm You can change your computer settings to notify you when the battery power reaches a certain level l Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the Alarms tab and then select the type of alarm you want the computer to activate a low or a critical battery alarm Drag the slider to the battery level at which you want the computer to activate the alarm By default the Low battery alarm is set to 10 percent Click OK 4 To further customize your alarm settings click Alarm Action In this window you can select the type of alarm you want the computer to activate and how you want the computer to respond to the alarm Page 53 Locating power status information Displaying the power status provides useful information such as remaining battery life To view the Power Meter window 1 Double click the Power icon The Power Meter window appears You can also rollover the Power icon to view the remaining battery charge Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power Computer is using AC power and charging the
53. Network Setup Wizard appears Network Setup Wizard Page 63 Network Setup Wizard Welcome to the Network Setup Wizard This wizard will help you set up this computer to run on your network With a network you can Share an Intemet connection Set up Intemet Connection Firewall Share files and folders Share a printer To continue click Next 3 Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box follow the on screen instructions A Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port ar Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone cable Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to the network see Using Ethernet and dial up connections or contact your network administrator You can connect to an Ethernet network from a remote location and use data programs and network resources See Microsoft Windowse Help by clicking Help and Support from the Start menu and then clicking Networking and the Web in the left panel To connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information 2 From the Start menu point to All Programs Accessories Communi
54. ONNECT button on the wireless mouse within 30 seconds after pressing the CONNECT button on the computer The wireless mouse must be within 12 inches of the computer Positioning the mouse Page 28 12 inches 6 Place the optical mouse on an appropriate surface to enable tracking Page 29 Additional information about the wireless optical mouse The wireless optical mouse requires an ideal surface texture in order to provide precision pointing and tracking Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines that have half tone printing The wireless optical mouse requires unobstructed communication with the system unit for proper operation Do not exceed a maximum distance of 2 feet between your VAIO computer and your wireless mouse Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the Connect buttons located underneath the right side of the computer and on the bottom of the mouse to establish the communication between the equipment Verify the infrared receiver on the computer s front panel is free of obstructions that may prevent proper operation Avoid using radio controlled toys or equipment CB radios and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing your mouse to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near your com
55. Out jack on the computer Page 94 Playing DVDs on your computer Your computer is equipped with an optical drive that enables you to watch DVDs and most DVD R discs on your computer To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 3 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as WinDVDe software by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as WinDVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause the computer to malfunction Page 95 Copying files to DVDs on selected models only Use the table shown on Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs to see which type of DVD media your computer supports To copy files to a DVD R or DVD RW 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer See Connecting the AC adapter for more information 2 Insert the disc into the optical drive See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for more information 3 Click Start All Programs and select the DVD software program you want
56. Output frequency 48 kHz 44 kHz 3 S Video In port 12 Network Ethernet port LOBASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TXz 4 Air vent 13 Composite Audio Out jacks 5 VHF UHF port 14 Composite Video Out jack 6 Y USB 2 0 ports 15 S Video Out port 7 Monitor VGA port 16 Printer port 8 Volume jack 17 Y USB 2 0 ports 9 DVI D port 18 DC IN port 1 Output frequency is 48 kHz for all frequencies except 32 kHz and 44 1 kHz 2 Only selected models support a 1000BASE TX connection 3 Supports high full low speeds 4 Supports high full low speeds The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only Business Port Replicator Page 12 1 Composite Audio In jacks 8 Composite Audio Out jacks 2 Air vent 9 Composite Video Out jack 3 y USB 2 0 ports 10 S Video Out port 4 Monitor VGA port 11 Printer port 5 DVI D port 12 Y USB 2 0 ports 6 Optical Out port Output frequency 48 kHz 44 kHz 13 DC IN port 7 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX 1 Supports high full low speeds 2 Supports high full low speeds 3 Output frequency is 48 kHz for all frequencies except 32 kHz and 44 1 kHz 4 Only selected models support a 1O00BASE TX connection Page 13 About the Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power I O Turns on when the power to the computer is on blinks in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery CJ Turns o
57. Page 151 Giga Pocket P LVideo R Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a suite of interactive Sony audio and video components that are designed to create capture and play back video files derived from television and your personal videos Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is available only on computers that come with an A V port replicator The A V port replicator must be attached to the computer at all times when using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 1 Unauthorized duplication of audio or video files is a violation of applicable laws Page 152 Introducing Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of tools that enhance your VAIO computer s capabilities Giga Pocket software gives you a wide range of video viewing recording and playback capabilities such as Watching and recording television programs from your computer Viewing and recording TV programming simultaneously Setting and managing daily weekly timer recording schedules Managing Video Capsules recorded video contents on your computer Recording personal video content from a videotape Playing your Video Capsules on other computers Operating Giga Pocket functions with a remote control device Sharing Giga Pocket features and functions with other computers on a network Transforming Video Capsules into gMovie format for viewing on your CLIE handheld 4 For an explanation of Giga Po
58. Pocket Explorer menu select Network and then Connect Disconnect The Connect Disconnect Server dialog box appears Connect Disconnect Server Connect Disconnect Server Server list Connected Server exer meer 2 Select the server you want to connect to from the Server list 3 Click Connect to add the selected server to the Connected Server list then click OK The server is connected 4 To disconnect repeat step 1 then select the server you want to disconnect from the Connected Server list 5 Click Disconnect then click OK The server is disconnected Accessing Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket Help and click Giga Pocket Help Page 199 CLIE Converter The CLIE Converter is a plug in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules You can convert your Giga Pockets Video Capsules and save to a Memory Sticke media or synchronize directly to your Sonye CLIE handheld using the HotSynce feature In order to use the CLIE Converter plug in application make sure you have installed all required software for the CLIE handheld 4 The Sony CLIE handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience Powered by the Palm operating system the CLIE handheld is ready to deliver music and video with amazing clarity
59. RIGHT TO AMEND THE SPECIFIC TERMS OF THE LICENSE REGARDING THE SOFTWARE AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION BY NOTICE TO YOU AT THE E MAIL ADDRESS YOU HAVE PROVIDED TO SONY AS PART OF YOUR REGISTRATION OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY RECOGNIZABLE FORM OF NOTICE If you do not agree to the terms to be amended which shall be notified to you by SONY before they take effect you must return the entire COMPUTER any other materials bundled in the package at the time of the purchase together with any software you obtained from Sony Web site for refund pursuant to the terms in the first paragraph of this License titled IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY Your continued use of the SOFTWARE after notice shall be deemed agreement to be bound by such amendment If any part of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable the other parts will remain valid Should you have any questions concerning this license or this limited warranty you may contact SONY by writing to SONY at Sony Technical Response Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Fort Myers Florida 33913 Page 313 End User License Agreement For Sony Software Giga Pocket software including PicoPlayer software CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This End User License Agreement EULA is a legal agreement between you and Sony Electronics Inc SONY the manufacturer of your SONY computer system COMPUTER
60. S is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery and press the Power button to turn on the computer Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour For further instructions contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Page 217 Troubleshooting ee Computer What do I do if my computer won t start Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the bat
61. Sony Notebook Setup message appears Click Yes Page 34 Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Microsoft Windowse XP Professional only After you have initially setup your new VAIO computer you can change the language displayed in Microsofte Windowse XP Professional operating system The multilingual user interface MUI language option changes the text controlled by Windows XP Professional operating system Menus help files and icons generated by Windows XP Professional are shown in your selected language All other programs are displayed in English as the default language The multilingual user interface language option is not designed to replace a localized version of the Microsoft Windowse XP Professional operating system Under certain conditions some third party software applications may not function properly To Change the Language Option 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 Click the Languages tab 4 From the Language used in menus and dialogs shortcut menu select the desired language English Espa ol Portugu s Fran ais 5 Click Apply The Change Regional Options shortcut window appears 6 Click OK 7 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Logoff Additional users can also change to
62. T APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the SOFTWARE is at your sole risk The SOFTWARE is provided AS IS and without warranty of any kind and SONY and SONY s licensors In this Section SONY and SONY s licensors shall be collectively referred to as SONY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SONY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED FURTHERMORE SONY DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS ACCURACY RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SONY OR A SONY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY SHOULD THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE YOU AND NOT SONY OR A SONY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Without limiting the foregoing it is specifically provided that SOFTWARE is not designed or i
63. THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SONY SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS ACCURACY RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SONY OR A SONY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY SHOULD THE SONY SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE YOU AND NOT SONY OR A SONY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION BREACH OF CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO THIS PRODUCT AND SONY SOFTWARE SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF DATA LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DOWN TIME AND PURCHASER S TIME EVEN IF SONY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN ANY CASE THE ENTIRE LIABILITY TO SONY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU ALLOCABLE TO THE SONY SOFTWARE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICT
64. TROL OF A FOREIGN PERSON U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 and 2 of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52 227 19 as applicable Manufacturer is Sony Electronics Inc One Sony Drive Park Ridge New Jersey 07656 LIMITED WARRANTY ON CD ROM MEDIA SONY warrants that for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of its delivery to you the CD ROM media on which the back up copy of the SOFTWARE is furnished to you will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use This limited warranty extends only to you as the original licensee SONY s entire liability and your exclusive remedy will be replacement of the CD ROM media not meeting SONY s limited warranty and which is returned to SONY with proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale which is evidence that the CD ROM media is within the warranty period SONY will have no responsibility to replace a disk damaged by accident abuse or misapplication ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE CD ROM MEDIA INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINETY 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THESE LIMITATIONS MAY NO
65. V recorder You may not be able to use the DV recorder and the message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may appear because the i LINK cable is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer or camera Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder for more information 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 287 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Why can t I see an image or an image that is displayed properly when I am using a VCR Some images from an externally connected video player device or a video game console may not display or are not displayed correctly These images include Giga Pockete software cannot record or display all video images from this source Images from a playback screen that is in pause mode Menu screens of the connected video player device The end of the film roll be
66. Welco me Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the online VAIO Computer User Guide This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer Go to the Sony Computing Support Web site to view the VAIO Computer Specifications which list your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information For Sony software information click Start and select Welcome to VAIO life Page 1 E Caring for Your i This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer Page 2 Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should apply the following ergonomic considerations Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons
67. acing up 2 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch to UNLOCK and then slide the RELEASE switch in the direction of the arrow to lift the battery bay cover Opening the Battery Bay LOCK UNLOCK switch RELEASE switch 3 Slide the battery with the logo facing up into the battery bay cover The two hooks on each side of the battery bay cover should click into the grooves on the battery Inserting a Battery Battery supplied VAIO logo facing up 4 With the battery securely inserted into the battery bay cover align the hooks on the battery bay cover with the grooves inside the battery bay 5 Lower the battery into the battery bay until you hear it click Securing the Battery 6 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch to LOCK If a port replicator is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power Page 44 Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate If you are using battery power save your data frequently to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode See Using power saving modes for more information Page 45 Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery from the computer to avoid damaging the battery A If the computer is on connect the AC adapter and exit a power saving mode befor
68. age quality Page 290 Why does my system seem to slow down when I play a Video Capsule Your computer may respond slower if you try to play back a Video Capsule while recording a TV program with Giga Pocket software During a timer recording Giga Pocket software may interrupt or stop your Video Capsule playback to prioritize your computer s resources for the timer recording If this occurs wait until the timer recording session has completed and then play back the Video Capsule Page 291 Why did I get the error message Event buffer of audio overflow The timer recording may fail in certain situations such as The coaxial cable input is disconnected after recording has started The TV channel has lost broadcast signal during the recording session Video content being recorded has poor signal quality Page 292 Why did my on screen display shift or split Your on screen display may shift or split in rare instances If this should occur switch the TV Recording deck and the playback deck or try switching the channel Your timer recording continues even if the on screen display has shifted or split Page 293 Why can t I create new Video Capsules You cannot create new Video Capsules when the remaining free space on your hard disk drive reaches approximately 100 MB Delete any unnecessary Video Capsules or files to increase the free space on your hard drive Page 294 Memory Stick Media Why can t I open my image
69. ains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source Page 38 Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer To charge the battery and begin using the computer immediately insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power Page 39 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer To AC outlet C o 6 J wah AC adapter supplied Power cord supplied DC IN port 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Page 40 Turning on the computer To open and turn on the computer 1 Press the release button and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly Opening the Computer Release button 2 Press the power button until the green power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer Power button If you continue to press the power button the computer turns off 3 If necessary adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Your computer comes with a brightness sensor that automatically increases and decreases the LCD screen s brightness level depending on th
70. amage the optical drive if they come off while the disc is in the drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes 2 Press the drive eject button to open the drive tray There are two drive eject buttons one on the cover of the optical drive and one next to the optical drive Use the drive eject button located next to the optical drive to open the optical drive tray Opening the Drive Tray Drive eject button 3 When the drive tray slides out place a disc on the drive tray with the label facing up 4 You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the side you want to play facing up Inserting a Disc Disc label facing up 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the disc clicks securely into place A If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive cover blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To eject a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes Page 81 Close all programs that access the optical drive and wait for the Busy indicator on the d
71. and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manger dialog box Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound follow these steps Double click the Volume icon Bon the Taskbar Notification area and click to cancel the Volume Control Mute All and Wave Mute check boxes Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps Click Start on the Windowse taskbar click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties window appears Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears Ar an X or an exclamation point appear on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers Double click the optical drive device to open the submenu Double click the listed drive and select the Properties tab Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not selected 4 You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab a
72. at a high speed to cool the CPU By lowering the CPU speed you also lower the speed and noise level of the computer s fan You can use the power schemes to lower the CPU speed To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select Portable Laptop in the Power schemes box 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK 1 Available on selected models only Page 223 Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed Page 224 Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press and hold the Windows key a and press D twice Page 225 System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to your computer s security How can I protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windowse operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows
73. ator Make sure the connectors are properly inserted into the jacks 4 Sound may be muted or extremely loud if the connectors are not properly inserted 4 Place the speakers in a position that enables it to communicate with your remote control Connecting the Speakers EDOCOPOCAPOCOPOOCCODOOOCOCODOCOCOCOCOCOCOOOCRAOCCEONA Page 169 Fy The infrared receiver must be visible in a line of sight with your remote control in order to function properly Page 170 Setting Up Giga Pocket Software Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software features and functions are detailed in this section enabling you to begin viewing or recording TV programs To set up TV viewing When you start Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for the first time you are automatically prompted to set the video input source for watching TV or cable TV CATV programs on your computer Page 171 Setting Up Giga Pocket Software Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software features and functions are detailed in this section enabling you to begin viewing or recording TV programs To set up TV viewing When you start Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for the first time you are automatically prompted to set the video input source for watching TV or cable TV CATV programs on your computer Page 172 Starting Giga Pocket software for TV Setup For first time setup 1 Verify that the computer time and date settings as displayed in the taskbar are correct
74. battery Battery is charging Battery is fully charged Battery is discharging No battery is inserted in the computer 4 If the Power icon is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification area see To display the Power icon on the taskbar Power Meter 2 Power Meter M Always show icon on the taskbar V Show detais for each battery Power status Current power source Batteries Total battery power remaring 89 Total time remaining 4 00 hours 1 Click an individual battery icon for more information The Power Meter window may appear slightly different on your computer depending on the number of batteries your computer supports To display the Power icon on the taskbar 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Advanced tab and then select Always show icon on the taskbar in the Options box The power icon appears on the taskbar See the power icon descriptions above for more information Page 54 Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial up or Ethernet connection to the Internet The New Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use onli
75. by or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Before you connect an i LINK digital video recorder Do not connect more than one digital video camera recorder at a time The preinstalled programs on your computer will not recognize multiple cameras Do not connect an external device that requires power from the i LINK port The i LINK port does not supply power to the external device The i LINK port supports transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the programs you use See the help guide that accompanied your program for more information To connect an i LINK digital video recorder 1 Turn on the digital video DV device and the computer 2 Plug the i LINKe cable into the i LINK port on the DV device 3 Plug the other end of the i LINK cable into the i LINK port on your computer The Found New Hardware window appears on the lower right corner of your screen Connecting an i LINK Digital Video Camera Recorder Digital video camera recorder not supplied i LINK cable not supplied 4 See the guide that accompanied your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use Page 126 Disconnecting the i LINK digital video recorder You can disconnect the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off Simply unplug the i LINK cable from t
76. c mouse functions 2 Wheel button Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down on the LCD screen 3 Right mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions Wireless mouse bottom 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on or off 2 CONNECT button Press to enable communication between your VAIO computer and the wireless mouse Page 27 To set up the wireless mouse Insert two AA batteries supplied with the mouse into the wireless mouse as shown Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse If your wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced When your wireless mouse is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage To connect the wireless optical mouse Before attempting to use the wireless mouse you must enable communication between the computer and the mouse When attempting to connect the wireless mouse confirm that the AA batteries supplied are properly inserted into the mouse before your computer is turned on l Turn the wireless mouse over 2 Slide the power button on the wireless mouse to the ON position Connecting the mouse Switch to the ON position Press to connect 3 Turn on your computer 4 Reach underneath the right side of the computer and press the CONNECT button 5 Immediately press the CONNECT button on the wireless mouse 4 Make sure to press the C
77. can connect a floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Connecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Plug the USB cable with the USB icon Y facing upward into the USB port Yy The Found New Hardware pop up message appears Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Floppy disk drive not supplied Page 112 Inserting and removing floppy disks To write data to a disk use one that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature The floppy disk drive cannot write data to a disk if it is inserted into the drive improperly To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label facing up 2 Push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a Floppy Disk Floppy disk Floppy disk drive 4 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Close all programs that access the floppy disk 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk To avoid losing data do not push the Eject button when the LED indicator is on Removing a Floppy Disk Eject button LED indicator Page 113 Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk
78. can view a program from the beginning even while it is being recorded Page 176 Starting Giga Pocket Software 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar point to All Programs point to Giga Pocket then click Giga Pocket The Giga Pocket window appears Giga Pocket window Giga Pocket Eurxtions Yew Settings Help faecal i ao aaa ma il attad YI The current television broadcast is displayed based on the selected channel Page 177 Using the TV Recording deck and Playback deck Giga Pocket features two decks on the main interface window the TV Recording deck and the Playback deck TV Recording deck detail Elapsed time from the Video Capsule name beginning of the recording Sound mode Recording mode Channel Recording time Use the TV Recording deck to view programs and record Video Capsules You can use the Playback deck of your Giga Pocket software to play back a prerecorded Video Capsule Playback deck detail Elapsed time from the Video Capsule name beginning of the playback Sound mode Recording mode Video Capsule time length Page 178 Recording a Video Capsule Giga Pocket software stores recorded images as Video Capsules The Video Capsules provide file recording information which can be viewed through Giga Pocket Explorer Manage your Video Capsules with Giga Pocket Explorer 4 You cannot record a program into a previously recorded Video Capsule All new content is rec
79. cated next to the Volume buttons and select one of the three brightness settings Auto Brightness and Max Press the Fn and F6 keys to increase brightness Press the Fn and F5 keys to decrease brightness Page 18 Mice and Kevboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 19 Mice and Kevboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 20 Keyboard descriptions Key Description The numeric keypad contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator light turns on Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate the numeric keypad The arrow keys move the pointer on the screen They also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys respectively when the Fn key is pressed The correction keys enable you to make corrections to keystrokes The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard perform designated tasks For exam
80. cations and click New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box follow the on screen instructions 4 Click Connect to the network at my workplace and then click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions 6 Ask your network administrator for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to an existing network Page 64 Using wireless network connections selected models only A wireless local area network LAN is a network in which you can connect to a LAN through a wireless radio connection You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN The wireless LAN access point is designed for building a wireless LAN environment Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before Your computer is equipped with a built in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections For information about your computer s wireless capabilities see the VAIO Computer Specifications 4 For more information on Sony Wireless LAN go to http www sonystyle com vaio There are two types of wireless connections An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from m
81. ce Switch GF iiron Device Setich t Entis 2 4 GMa Wwastsss LAN Lati Chroot Desce rhinars The beqpuency band of 2 4 Ghi Wisin LAN ane 5 Ot Wise LAN se rot Conpaiitile pees mad poem o ine baper cadet to cored amih shans Per being mhar Pe mesmis Moa mi me ar ahd amon Coron Heg 2 Click to select the Enable Bluetooth Device option and then click OK 3 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Bluetooth Devices 4 When the Bluetooth Devices window appears select the Options tab Bluetooth Devices tustet Devices x Dewees Utteore COM Pore Hanchewe To gitar Duetos devices 1o find the commer ottect te tel pang hod tee To peatect yas Greacy tun On Gecowery arly en you wart a Blatooth device to fred tre computer Une theee stry contol deha a Buto Sever Can Corned k ae 7 Ado Bhntocth gevee te cort to Ae congarer Alert me wher a new Busioah davee wants to coma F Show De Busot con nthe neticaion uss Leen nors Doas Aeiise Oead a Cca Caset 5 In the Discovery box click to select Turn discovery on if it is not already selected 6 In the Connections box click to select Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer if it is not already selected and then click Apply 7 Select the Devices tab and click Add to search for available Bluetooth devices The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard appears Page 74 Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Ada Blueto
82. check box is not available 1 Select an authentication method from the Network Authentication menu 2 Select a data encryption method from the Data Encryption menu Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box Type the WEP network key in the Network key box if it is required by the selected authentication method Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box Click OK The network name appears in the Preferred networks list box To set up a computer to computer ad hoc network The computer to computer ad hoc network is only supported by the IEEE 802 11b wireless standard l Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON For location information see Locating Controls and Ports Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears Wireless Network Connection 4 L Wireless Motwork Coamectioa x Choose a wireless network Network Tasks g Oki n ten n the tet beks to connect to a aruis rataorh m range or to get more UESELE POAN t a Co p amp j 7 H Seourty eration et chess network mill Reteted Tasks i ee amp 7 T Seourty enebled sekas minori wll CLIE_Aeronet a Sens ty Chabled na eksa notwari ail Lue po i ep WLA H Samosty enabled earthen rabeart ott wmr sony N
83. ched video player device The Giga Pocket software s displayed image or images from a prerecorded Video Capsule may be interrupted or distorted under the following circumstances If you change the channel on an attached video player device If you switch input during the analog input from an attached video player device If you attempt to play back a damaged video tape If you press Pause during the recording process When you play a Video Capsule for a few seconds from the end of the film roll using the scroll bar you may not be able to see a displayed image The computer s response may decrease when you attempt to play a Video Capsule while recording a TV program using Giga Pocket software Giga Pocket software may interrupt or stop playback to allocate system resources for the timer recording event if there are other applications running simultaneously If this occurs wait until Giga Pocket software finishes recording before playing the Video Capsule The timer recording may fail due to an Event buffer of audio overflow error in the following circumstances The input cable coaxial or video cable is disconnected after recording starts You record a TV channel that has no broadcast content You record video content from an old video tape with poor signal quality The on screen display may shift and split under some circumstances If this occurs switch the TV Recording deck and the playback deck or switch the
84. cket terms see the Glossary Page 153 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includes Giga Pocket This application enables you to watch TV programs on your computer s display and record them onto the hard disk drive as Video Capsules for later playback Timer Recording Manager The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all TV program recordings you have scheduled This program also enables you to modify timer recordings Timer Recording Wizard The Wizard interface guides you through setting up a timer recording schedule You can program one time recordings and set up daily or weekly recurring recording schedules Giga Pocket Explorer The Giga Pocket Explorer program functions as your video file management system and stores recorded Video Capsules as well as modified Playlists Giga Pocket Explorer contains export import functions for file format conversions Giga Pocket Server The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on a network to use certain Giga Pocket software functions CLIE Converter The CLIE Converter is a plug in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format You can change the format your Giga Pockets contents and transfer them onto a Memory Sticke media for viewing with your Sony CLIE handheld Accessing the Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder follow these steps Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and select All Programs Sel
85. coaxial cable optional to the Out jack on your STB unit Connect the other end to the L R jacks on the back panel of your STB unit matching the plug and jack colors To connect in STB mode Option 2 Composite Audio Out L R jacks Composite Video Out jack Composite Audio In L R Video In jack Stereo A V dubbing cables with triple RCA plugs optional VHF UHF optional Connect one end of a stereo A V dubbing cable with triple RCA jacks optional to the Video Out and Audio OUT Connect the other RCA jacks of the stereo A V dubbing cable into the Composite Audio R IN Composite Audio L IN and Composite Video IN jacks on the port replicator matching the plug and jack colors Page 162 Setting up additional equipment This section illustrates how to set up additional equipment with the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder System To connect a compatible VCR or camcorder Your VAIO computer has both audio and video connection capability You can locate the connections on the port replicator You can connect a VCR or camcorder using the audio jacks and video ports Your VCR or camcorder may have either standard video or S Video connection capability To connect with an S Video cable 1 Connect an S Video cable optional directly into the S Video jack on the port replicator 2 Connect the other end of the S Video cable into the appropriate port on your compatible VCR or camcorder To connect with a
86. compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Page 237 Internet Why doesn t my modem work Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack on the computer and the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Page 238 Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line Page 239 Networking Why can t my computer connect to a wirel
87. copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Page 297 Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders Page 298 How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Page 299 How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media Use the supplied storage case See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances Page 300 The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software Page 301 Sony Support Information Refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen VAIO Compute
88. device if it is not already on and then turn on your computer Connecting a Projector Page 131 Headphone jack Projector not supplied To AC outlet Power cord Audio cable not supplied Display cable not supplied 4 Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both See Selecting a display for more information See the guide that accompanied your projector for more information on its installation and use Page 132 Selecting a display Your computer comes with a Plug and Display feature which enables you to connect an external display to the computer and instantly view an image on the connected display An external display can be a projector computer monitor or TV When you connect an external display the Plug and Display icon appears in the Windowse taskbar and the image appears on both the computer s LCD screen and the external display Clicking the Plug and Display icon launches Sony Notebook Setup where you can customize the Plug and Display settings To switch the display between the computer screen LCD the external display or both use the Fn F7 shortcut keys or the Si button See Using the S1 button for more information Shortcut keys Result Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected external display and both the LCD and an external display You can also select the Setup option to adjust the Plug and
89. ding on the following conditions Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system Use of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on the computer Size of file being exchanged The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetoothe and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether Large files may occasionally become corrupted due to radio wave interference during continuous transfer All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations To protect your privacy and conserve power disconnect your Bluetooth and wireless connections when you are not using them Page 80 CB s an dD V D S aaa Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs 4 Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CDs or DVDs Adhesive labels may d
90. e Click OK Close all Giga Pockete applications before downloading your TV listings If you are using set top box STB mode you do not need to click Download All Channel Settings Giga Pocket software only schedules timer recordings when using STB mode Verify the channel settings and click OK Your personal channel settings appear whenever you access the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site If your TV provider adds new channels or changes existing channels an Update icon appears next to Download All Channel Settings Click Update to add the new or updated channels to your personal channel setting Page 206 Memory Ss Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer refer to the VAIOe Computer Specifications Page 207 Precautions and Procedures 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 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 When installing a memory module in your computer make sure you read the proper safety precautions below Mistakes that occur when installing or removing a memory modu
91. e amount of external light To override the automatic setting and manually adjust the brightness follow these steps Press the Brightness button located next to the Volume buttons See Using Special Buttons for more information Press the Fn and F6 keys to increase brightness Press the Fn and F5 keys to decrease brightness Page 41 Using the Battery Your computer depending on the model you purchased may come equipped with one battery bay and one multipurpose bay that supports a second battery If your computer comes with two bays you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computing time For information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power for more information When operating your computer on battery power your computer s CPU speed is reduced The battery that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase 4 This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries Page 42 Using the Battery The supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it To charge it for future use install the battery and then connect the AC adapter to power your computer The battery charges from AC power regardless if the computer is on or off For information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power Page 43 Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1 First turn the computer over so the bottom panel is f
92. e device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Page 243 Why is the communication speed interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard or both the IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g standards selected models only High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate Page 244 How do I avoid data transfer interruptions When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move the computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact For more information see Checking your network connection status Change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Page 245 Can I connect to an IEEE 802 11a device Computers with built in w
93. e it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive cover blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To eject a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes Page 83 Close all programs that access the optical drive and wait for the Busy indicator on the drive cover to turn off Press the Eject button on the drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out 4 If the Eject button does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button Lift the disc from the drive Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 84 Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical drive installed on your computer and use the table below to see which types of media your optical drive supports Optical Drive Media disc Support CD ROM Plays CD CD R and CD RW CD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW CD RW DVD ROM Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD and most DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Pla
94. e protect tab The write protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on your Memory Stick media When you slide the write protect tab to the LOCK position your Memory Stick media is write protected You cannot delete copy or save information on the media while the write protect tab in the LOCK position When you slide the tab to the un LOCK position you can write to or modify your Memory Stick media s contents Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write Protect Tab Back of Memory Stick media 1 Some Memory Stick media do not have a write protect tab and the location or position of the write protect tab may vary depending on the type of Memory Stick media See the information sheet provided with your Memory Stick media Page 107 Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it If you need to reformat Memory Stick media use the Memory Stick Formatter that is provided with the media For more information about using Memory Stick Formatter refer to Formatter Help A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Back up important data before formatting the media To format Memory Stick media
95. e still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature Page 281 PC Cards Why doesn t my PC Card work Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using See To open Sony Notebook Setup for more information See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 282 PC Cards Why doesn t my PC Card work Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using See To open Sony Notebook Setup for more information See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 283 Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card sl
96. e you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computer from the Start menu ay M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift ay M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size ay R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn ay Insert Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Page 22 Fn key combinations Key combination Function Fn F5 Decreases the LCD screen brightness Fn F6 Increases the LCD screen brightness Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected external display and both the LCD and an external display LCD LCD and External Display External Display so Select one display when playing a DVD Connect the cable s before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work Fn F1i2 Puts the system into Hibernate mode a power management state To return the system to normal operating mode press the power button Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Fn Esc Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button Page 23 Connecting a Mouse or Keyboard Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards To function properly the device you connect must be compatible with the Microsofte Window
97. e you remove the battery To remove a battery 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Turn the computer over so the bottom panel is facing up 3 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch to UNLOCK and then slide the RELEASE switch in the direction of the arrow to lift the battery bay cover Removing the Battery 4 Holding the battery bay cover steady gently pry the tabs located on either side of the battery bay cover from the grooves in the battery and lift the battery from the battery bay cover Page 46 Locating battery information Displaying the battery status provides useful information such as remaining battery life To view battery information 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Power Meter tab The total remaining battery charge is listed as a percentage You may also use the power icon on the Windowse taskbar to quickly view battery information See To display the power icon on the taskbar for instructions on how to set up this shortcut To display the power icon on the taskbar 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Advanced tab and then select Always show icon on the taskbar in the Options box The power icon appears o
98. ect Giga Pocket Help and click Giga Pocket Help A Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder maintains information about the software and Video Capsules on your computer s drive D in a folder named D Giga Pocket V5 This folder and its contents are not designed for your direct maintenance Please do not move modify or delete the Giga Pocket Folder or any of its contents Any alteration to this folder or its contents may cause your Giga Pocket software and Video Capsules to stop working properly Page 154 About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder The information in this section provides guidelines to follow when using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Display setup Always set up your display as follows when you use Giga Pocket software Color quality Use factory default settings 32 bit Screen resolution Use the factory preset screen resolution setting Using other display settings may cause an improper screen image or an incorrect recording by Giga Pocket software Check your display setup in the Microsoft Windowse operating system before starting up Giga Pocket software For more information refer to the operating system manual Do not change the display setup while Giga Pocket software is running or your system may operate improperly Hard disk drive When the available free space on your hard disk approaches 100 MB you are not able to create a new Video Capsule Delete unnecessary Video Capsules or files in ord
99. ection To check your network connection status 1 Click Start on the taskbar and click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and Network Connections The Network Connections window appears Under LAN or High Speed Internet click the enabled network connection to open the connection status window Wireless Network Connection Status OY Winetets Network Connection Satus cm S mas Suggest vaa Aargh dde ey a Dren Wn soent HO Mee nen alt sare wt Ramree Praperies Deste vimaiwasiese Moteatea Qose Page 71 Bluetooth Connections Bluetoothe wireless technology provides short range connectivity without the need for cabling When the Bluetooth functionality is turned on your computer can exchange data and images with other compatible Bluetooth devices within a range of up to 32 feet 4 with Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on the use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to verify that use of the Bluetooth feature on your computer is permitted Page 72 Using Bluetooth technology Using Bluetooth technology your computer can communicate with Compatible devices with integrated Bluetooth functionality such as computers mobile telephones personal digital assistants PDAs mice and keyboards Compatible devices with an installed Bluet
100. ectly seated gently flip the keyboard back over the computer making sure the keyboard is also correctly seated 4 Replace the fastening screws on the bottom of the computer 5 Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information Page 214 Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you have installed a new memory module make sure the operating system recognizes it To check your system s memory l Turn on the computer Click Start on the Windowse taskbar point to All Programs and then point to Sony Notebook Setup Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears On the About This Computer tab make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed A The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter Sony Notebook Setup W Sony Notebsok Setup Cowes Bare Boost Pi P2Butorw About The Comauiee Inta Setting Power On Pasevard System micemshor Stam rnaar CPU UtiaLow Yolaos Voole irtetR processx Clock Freaverey System Nenow Cache Merron Vican Mameng hiten HON Pocua irfomaion Haomndaciurer Sory Corporation Model Noma Semice Tag Nube Seal Nu BICS Yesin OS Versin 05 Sena No UEM hilormatiore Sony biecromecs Irc Page 215 Troubleshooting ee Computer What do I do if my computer won t
101. ee Selecting a display for more information It is recommended that you adjust the display resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller depending on the size of the external display screen Page 261 How do I adjust the image on the TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the help guide that accompanied your display for more information Page 262 How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen The video may not appear on the entire TV screen if your computer resolution is set larger than 1024 x 768 Adjust the video resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller 4 If you are using the A V Out jack plug the audio video AV cable into the computer before you start the computer To change the video resolution follow these instructions 1 Right click the desktop and select Properties from the shortcut menu The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of the video resolution Page 263 How do I switch the computer screen LCD from LCD to TV Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information Page 264 Printing Why can t I print a document Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer Make sure the printer
102. enables you to customize the channel listings 5 Click Auto Scan You can view the channel reception in the pop up TV Setup Monitor window TV Setup Wizard Auto Scan Page 173 Auto Ao If your computer is connected to the Internet you can click Go to Web site and download channel listings from the iEPG listing site 6 Connect to the Internet Click Go to Web site and download channel listings by clicking Download all Channel Settings 8 Click Next For the first time setup you are prompted to set your Giga Pocket Server password TV Setup Wizard Giga Pocket Server password 9 Type in a password and click Finish Page 174 Setting up your display monitor When using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder set your display settings as follows Colors Use the default factory settings 32 bit Screen area Use the default video resolution If you change the default settings you may experience poor image quality on your display 4 Microsoft Windowse XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket software user at any given time Even if a different user logs on using the fast switch feature Giga Pocket is not available to any other user account For more information see Giga Pocket software Help Page 175 Giga Pocket Giga Pocket software enables you to watch a TV program on your computer display while recording it onto your hard disk drive Using the Giga Pocket Slip Play feature you
103. er do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screw s Screws Turn the computer over again and position the computer so you are looking at the keyboard Use a small screwdriver to press the three 3 tabs located at the bottom of the keyboard away from the keyboard and toward the touch pad This will loosen the keyboard from its slot location and will enable you to lift it up Keyboard tab locations Page 212 7 Gently lift the keyboard up bottom edge first and turn it over gently toward the LCD screen Do not detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Lifting the keyboard Lift the keyboard gently Take care not to damage the keyboard cable Keyboard cable 8 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity a Avoid touching any part of the motherboard or other components inside the computer 9 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs see arrows No 1 and pulling out the module in the direction of arrow No 2 See To install a memory module for more information Removing a Memory Module Page 213 To install a memory module 1 Remove the new memory module from its packaging and install the memory module by sliding it into the open slot at a 45 degree angle See To remove a memory module Installing a New Memory Module 2 Push the module down until it snaps into place 3 When the module is corr
104. er to increase available space on your hard disk drive If you directly delete move or rename a file in the D Giga Pocket V5 folder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features may not work properly Network Microsoft Windowse XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket user at any given time Even if a different user logs on using the Fast User Switching feature Giga Pocket software is not available to any other user account For more information see the Giga Pocket Help Microsoft Windows XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket user at any given time If a different user logs on using the fast switch feature the Timer Recording feature is not available to another user account The Timer Recording Manager icon appears in the task tray of the ist user to log on Page 155 Glossary The most common terms for Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software are defined below Cabinet A cabinet acts as a container for Video Capsules in Giga Pocket Explorer A network cabinet is located on other computers in a network environment CATV Refers to Community Access Television otherwise known as cable television Clip A clip is a movie or image that serves as video content material Expiration date A Video Capsule is stored on the hard disk drive for a preset period of time When this time has expired the Video Capsule is automatically deleted Film roll During Video Capsule playback a snapshot view of the scene
105. eration Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 DVgate Plus Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINKe port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Giga Pockets Personal Video Recorder Sony Electronics Inc Page 303 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of hardware and software components that provide you with excellent TV viewing recording and playback experiences You can watch and record your favorite TV programs from your computer create custom playlists and play your Video Capsules on other compatible computers Giga Pockete Personal Video Recorder enables your computer TV VCR and other video player devices to work in harmony Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Google Toolbar Google Inc Web site http toolbar google com help html ImageStatione Sony Electronics Inc With ImageStatione online service you can store organize and share your photos and video clips online ImageStation online service membership is free except for transactions and includes unlimited storage of digital photos storage f
106. ery bay 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery as long as the computer is using AC power The battery indicator blinks while the battery charges The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is fully charged 4 When using two batteries the battery you insert first charges first The second battery you insert begins charging when the first battery is 85 percent charged Battery indicator status Description On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power Page 48 Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery away from heat sources Keep the battery dry Do not open or disassemble the battery Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock Battery life is shorter in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries Page 49 Conserving Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and power schemes to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending
107. ess LAN access point Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer is on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 240 Networking Why can t my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer is on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 241 Why can t I access the Internet Check the access point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Page 242 Why is the data transfer speed slow The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors includ
108. ete aey evcccccced Cornet Kare If the network does not appear in the list of available wireless networks 1 On the Wireless Network Connection window click Change advanced settings under Related Tasks The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the Wireless Networks tab if it is not already selected Wireless Network Connection Properties E Wesi fawi Canmaction Proportia cA x Genma Wrest Hetes Adeerced Dede ttia te euio ny viis aak sai sihtis aatras To ooed i demorec hom a Int os ra mainis ee ee oan aime eton sany corsac to av alate netd n the order kot taon To mtp nsi Rarere _Pracertes_ Less stos Advarced 3 Click Add in the Preferred networks box The Wireless network properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Properties Page 67 Wireless network propertion ACO A steerte Katwe norm 60 Tha petewh rete sde at Creo bo he Solberg 23 tisa anter aoe Open Das moton T Type the name of the network access point you want to connect to in the Network name SSID box The following steps are for networks that require a network key If you do not know the network key or are not sure a network key is required see the network administrator or the guide that accompanied your access point for more information If available make sure the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is selected If the Data encryption WEP enabled
109. ey in the Confirm network key box Click to select This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used Click OK Click OK a second time on the Wireless Network Connection Properties window Repeat steps 1 to 4 on the other computer On the Wireless Network Connection window select the computer to computer ad hoc network from the list of available networks and click Connect Wireless Network Connection Page 69 Wireless Motwork Connection t Choose a wireless network Network Tasks F aterro Oh an hem n the bit beb te connect to e srsiens retmork m range or to grt more rioan 2 e on POON tit H Sema y eratind na elees netwcrt Rotated Tasis 4 t jj es Y Seas ty enatied neelas retwort a g QIf_Aeronet amp ow Y Sensty enabled seios metwort sj has ko TS l SoC ty eration oa eba niort ail eph wir sony N Seostyenabid relies network WPA ut eg Srinoterdsere Jreecwred saeka network a 16 Type the network key in the Network key and the Confirm network key boxes and press Connect Wireless Network Connection Witetess theteork onna thon The rotace OEA ari sagaer 3 retmert hey aloo cabo a WEP ipy or WPA bay Arema hey MOS ert hr E From COMER Y 19 IG Cohan yoe the ley sad then cick Comect Notas boy sessssseee Corien natat hey sesssssose 4 If you enter the network key incorrectly the computer will appear to connect to the host computer but will be u
110. ey while selecting Video Capsules in Giga Pocket Explorer 2 Drag all selected Video Capsules to the Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter window The conversion process may take time depending on the settings selected Page 202 Transferring converted video files to a Memory Stick media 1 Insert a Memory Sticke media into the Memory Stick media slot on your computer 2 From the Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter main window click to select the videos you want to transfer to the Memory Stick media 3 Click Send To The Send To dialog box appears 4 Select Using Memory Stick as the transfer destination Click OK During transfer the Forwarding dialog box appears displaying the transfer status 5 When transfer is complete click OK Your converted video files can be played back on CLIE handhelds that support the use of a Memory Stick media Page 203 Transferring converted video files using the HotSync operation You can transfer your converted video files directly to your CLIE handheld when you start a HotSync operation 1 From the Giga Pocket gt CLIE Converter main window click to select the videos you want to transfer using the HotSync operation 2 Click Send To The Send To dialog box appears 3 Select Using HotSync as the transfer destination Designate a user name if applicable to your handheld s configuration Click OK 4 The Send to HotSync dialog box appears Follow the on screen instructions and click OK
111. f a communication session is disconnected you need to re establish the passkey See the documentation that accompanied your device for more information Add Bluetooth Device Wizard 44 Bluetooth Device Wizard g Oo you ened pershey to odd pow device 3 To amea Os Quester ia to the Dhvetouth reckon of he doownertsion Pd came r h yeas deuce Ut he Gocumentahan species a paikey uo Hal one Choose a pardhay io we Use the pacuhey found n the documentation Let me chocos my orm perth ey Dord use a peccey a Vou Aati draps neo urias yaa drvce dopi net egpot ore We recommend uing a patihey hat n to 1b dgr long The longe the pecckey e more soena i wal be Bos Cone 11 Click Next Depending on the option that you selected the computer either searches for the network or instructs you to enter the passkey on the Bluetooth device to which you want to connect If the passkey is not entered within approximately 30 seconds authentication fails Page 75 12 Once you successfully connected to the Bluetooth Device click Finish to close the wizard Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Completing the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Tre Fumos deve ma successthuly Cormected to pos compute You computer and the dracs can communicate whenever Prey we mew each dher Thore ave the COM smal pets exagred to your device OvgargCOMpet CON4 ircomeg COM see CONS Loar mse eba To close ther weand chek Frosh x
112. ga Pocket Help Page 191 Giga Pocket Explorer The Giga Pocket Explorer application serves as a file manager for your Video Capsules Video Capsules are managed in Cabinets Giga Pocket Explorer enables you to play back Video Capsules using Giga Pocket You can import MPEG files that were created with compatible Sony applications and export Video Capsules as AVI or MPEG files Page 192 Using Giga Pocket Explorer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar point to All Programs point to Giga Pocket point to Giga Pocket Explorer The Giga Pocket Explorer main window appears 2 Click on the desired Cabinet to see a list of saved Video Capsules Giga Pocket Explorer Giga Pocket Explorer Video Capsules Timer Recording Yew Tool Network Help Fe OMOE 240 0 419 Please Fi bry for Help Using the Giga Pocket Explorer Toolbar functions From the Giga Pocket Explorer toolbar you can Begin playing a Video Capsule Display information t about a Video Capsule j Seta new timer recording Change the display views for your video contents Icon view i List view o Calendar view i Start Giga Pocket software Oho play a selected Video Capsule Start Timer Recording Wizard Elto set up timer recordings Access the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site Start Click to DVD software burn Video Capsules to DVD recordable media See Click to DVD software Help for more detail
113. h the SOFTWARE You hereby agree that such activities may occur SONY s current privacy policy is located at www sony com Please contact applicable third parties for privacy policies related to their software and services AUTOMATIC UPDATE FEATURE From time to time SONY or third parties may automatically update or otherwise modify the SOFTWARE for example but not limited to for purposes of enhancement of security functions error correction and improvement of functions at such time as you interact with SONY s or third parties s servers or otherwise Such updates or modifications may delete or change the nature of features or other aspects of the SOFTWARE including functions you may rely upon You hereby agree that such activities may occur at SONY s sole discretion and that SONY may condition continued use of the SOFTWARE upon your complete installation or acceptance of such update or modifications GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION JURY TRIAL WAIVER This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California United States of America without regards to conflict of laws provisions Any dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive venue of the state and federal courts of Santa Clara County California and the parties hereby consent to the venue and jurisdiction of such courts THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTERS ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT SONY RESERVES THE
114. he CD Writing w wizard This v zard helps you write or record your fies to CO recording drive Type the name you want to give to this CD or just click Naot to use the name below CD name New fies being written to the CD wil replace any files areedy onthe CO f they have the came name _ Glese the wizard after the files have been written Next gt Cancel A Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc 1 The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 89 Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in your computer s optical drive and view the video on a TV or other multimedia display Page 90 Connecting your computer to a TV Your computer is equipped with an AV Out jack which enables you to connect your computer to a TV To locate the AV Out jack on your computer see Locating Controls and Ports To connect a TV to your computer 1 Connect one end of an audio video AV cable not supplied into the A V OUT jack 2 Connect the other end of the AV cable into the audio and video ports on the TV Connecting a TV to the Computer l okse mt J Power cord AV Out jack Audio video cable not supplied Video a 2 2 a 3 Switch the TV input channel to external input To connect a TV to the port replicator Your computer does not recognize more than one TV connection at a time If you connec
115. he STB Cable satellite service equipment and features may vary between service providers Contact your cable or satellite service provider for details on using STB equipment and accessories Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable optional to your cable service access Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set top box STB 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable optional to the Out jack on your STB Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter device optional 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable supplied to the double connection end of the splitter device Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the port replicator 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection end of the splitter device Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display To connect in STB mode Option 1 TV coaxial cable optional Set top box STB Cable service TV coaxial cable access supplied wall outlet Splitter optional TV coaxial cable seed optional VHF UHF port TV coaxial cable optional VHF UHF port Option 2 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable supplied to your cable service access Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set top box STB Page 161 VHF UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display Connect a second TV
116. he i LINK port on the computer Disconnecting the cable when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 127 Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders If you purchased a camera that comes with its own driver software install these drivers before you use the camera To view images You can view images captured by your digital video camera recorder three different ways Select one set of instructions from the following list If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled programs the Digital Video Device window appears when you connect the camera to the computer Select the program you want to use in this window and click OK Click Start and click All Programs Select a program in which to view your images Click Start and click Welcome to VAIO life Click Movies and select a program in which to view your images Page 128 Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Page 129 Connecting a computer monitor Your computer can display images to the computer screen LCD to an external computer monitor or to both the LCD and external monitor while your computer is on To connect a computer monitor 1 Make sure the computer
117. high full low speeds pain The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only Business Port Replicator Page 145 1 Composite Audio In jacks 8 Composite Audio Out jacks 2 Air vent 9 Composite Video Out jack 3 y USB 2 0 ports 10 S Video Out port 4 Monitor VGA port 11 Printer port 5 DVI D port 12 Y USB 2 0 ports 6 Optical Out port Output frequency 48 kHz2 44 kHz 13 DC IN port 7 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX 1 Supports high full low speeds 2 Output frequency is 48 kHz for all frequencies except 32 kHz and 44 1 kHz 3 Only selected models support a 1000BASE TX connection Page 146 o ting the Port Replicat Locating Ports and Jacks A port replicator is a device that attaches to your computer and contains additional jacks and ports such as USB ports A port replicator may come with your computer depending on the model you purchased If you wish to purchase a port replicator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only A V Port Replicator 1 Composite Audio In jacks 10 Speaker jacks right and left 2 Composite Video In jack 11 Optical Out port Output frequency 48 kHz 44 kHz 3 S Video In port 4 Air vent 5 VHF UHF port Y 6 USB 2 0 ports 7 Monitor VGA port 8 Volume jack 9 DVI D por
118. ht and other laws and agreements that apply to such content HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES The SONY SOFTWARE is not fault tolerant and is not designed manufactured or intended for use or resale as on line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail safe performance such as in the operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communication systems air traffic control direct life support machines or weapons systems in which the failure of the SONY SOFTWARE could lead to death personal injury or severe physical or environmental damage High Risk Activities SONY and its suppliers specifically disclaim any express or implied warranty or condition of fitness for High Risk Activities PROHIBITION ON EXPORT THE SONY SOFTWARE AND ANY UNDERLYING TECHNOLOGY MAY NOT BE EXPORTED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OR TO ANY FOREIGN ENTITY OR FOREIGN PERSON AS DEFINED BY U S GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANYONE WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN NATIONAL OR LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES BY DOWNLOADING OR USING THE SONY SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE FOREGOING AND YOU ARE WARRANTING THAT YOU ARE NOT A FOREIGN PERSON OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF A FOREIGN PERSON U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS I THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 and 2 of the
119. include but are not limited to counting the frequency of your backup and restoration through certain SOFTWARE features refusal to accept your request to enable restoration of data through certain SOFTWARE features and termination of this License in the event of your illegitimate use of the SOFTWARE HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES The SOFTWARE is not fault tolerant and is not designed manufactured or intended for use or resale as on line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail safe performance such as in the operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communication systems air traffic control direct life support machines or weapons systems in which the failure of the SOFTWARE could lead directly to death personal injury or severe physical or environmental damage High Risk Activities SONY and its suppliers specifically disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness for High Risk Activities PROHIBITION ON EXPORT EXCEPT FOR EXPORT TO CANADA FOR USE IN CANADA BY CANADIAN CITIZENS THE SOFTWARE AND ANY UNDERLYING TECHNOLOGY MAY NOT BE EXPORTED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OR TO ANY FOREIGN ENTITY OR FOREIGN PERSON AS DEFINED BY U S GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANYONE WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN NATIONAL OR LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES BY DOWNLOADING OR USING THE SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE FOREGOING AND YOU ARE WARRANTING THAT YOU ARE NOT A FOREIGN PERSON OR UNDER THE CON
120. ing it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Page 233 Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm No it is normal for the battery to be warm when it is powering the computer Page 234 Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Page 235 Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Hibernate tab 4 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation Page 236 Internet Why doesn t my modem work Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack on the computer and the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is
121. ing played back using the scroll bar Video output from a video game console Video output from a VCR using a coaxial cable Page 288 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Why can t I see an image or an image that is displayed properly when I am using a VCR Some images from an externally connected video player device or a video game console may not display or are not displayed correctly These images include Giga Pockete software cannot record or display all video images from this source Images from a playback screen that is in pause mode Menu screens of the connected video player device The end of the film roll being played back using the scroll bar Video output from a video game console Video output from a VCR using a coaxial cable Page 289 Why does my Giga Pocket viewing window or the images played back from a Video Capsule appear distorted or corrupted There are some situations where screen or image distortion may occur such as When you change the channel on the video player device If there is a damaged section on your video tape When using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder set your display settings as follows Colors Use the default factory settings 32 bit Screen area Set your video resolution to the default factory setting For PCV W series models Do not change the default factory settings for color or the screen area If you use different settings you may experience poor im
122. ireless LAN support the IEEE 802 11b standard only Devices connecting to a wireless LAN using the IEEE 802 11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE 802 11b standard Page 246 What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access point refer to connectivity information contained in your access point instructions Page 247 When I change the encryption key the network connection stops What do I do Two computers with built in wireless LAN may loose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches Page 248 Bluetooth Technology Why can t other Bluetooth devices discover my computer Make sure both devices have the Bluetoothe feature enabled Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 32 feet 10 meters of each other The discovery option on your computer may be disabled To ensure the discovery option is available follow these steps 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Devices window appears 3 On the Options
123. l the printer software but some printers require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your printer for more information 4 The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only The port replicator must use power from the AC adapter in order to provide parallel port printer connection Do not use battery power when connecting a printer Page 99 To connect a parallel port printer 1 Plug the printer cable into the Printer port cs on your computer or port replicator if applicable See Locating Controls and Ports for more information 2 Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer 3 Restart your computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions 4 Make sure the computer recognizes the printer Follow these steps Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes If the computer recognizes the printer it will be listed in the Printers and Other Hardware window If the computer does not recognize the printer you may need to install the printer driver software See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information Connecting a Parallel Printer Printer not supplied Power cord Parallel printer port To AC outlet Parallel cable not supplied See the guide that accompanied the printer for
124. le may cause a malfunction Turn off the computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you install or remove a memory module Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by momentarily touching an unpainted metal object that is grounded such as a pipe radiator or faucet Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special protective package to store a memory module and prevent ESD Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer refer to the VAIO Computer Specifications If you wish to purchase a memory module shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 208 Removing and Installing Memory Modules Make s
125. llowing types of Memory Stick media are available but compatibility with your computer can vary MagicGate Memory Stick media Provides copyright protection with authentication and encryption using Sony MagicGate technology Authentication ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content can be recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback Memory Stick PRO media Provides MagicGate copyright protection and high speed transfer features when used with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices VAIO computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only Currently MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available Memory Stick media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high speed data transfer Currently Sony SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with Memory Stick PRO media Sony suggests using only MagicGate Memory Stick media to store and transfer any data created with SonicStage or OpenMG software Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport regularly for the latest information on Memory Stick PRO media 4 Memory Stick media do not support AVI video file playback directly from the media Copy the video file to your hard disk drive and then play back the file Page 104
126. lot 1 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionality available on selected models only 2 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionality available on selected models only 3 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionality available on selected models only 4 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO high speed and high capacity capabilities A Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot as it may damage the computer Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the slot Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer Page 8 Front 1 Speakers 5 Brightness sensor 2 Num lock indicator 6 Power button 3 Caps lock indicator 7 Left and right buttons 4 Scroll lock indicator 1 Indicator appears on the top or right corner of the keyboard depending on the model that you purchased 2 Indicator appears on the top or right corner of the keyboard depending on the model that you purchased 3Indicator appears on the top or right corner of the keyboard depending on the model that you purchased Back 1 5 DC In port 4 AV Out jack 2 Y USB 2 0 ports 5 O Monitor VGA port Page 9 3 sz Network Ethernet port 6 Air vent i Supports high full low speeds A Only connect 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX available on selected models only cables to the sz Network Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this
127. monitor is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port O on the computer 3 If it is not already on turn on the computer monitor 4 Press the Fn F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both the computer and monitor 4 You cannot use the Monitor VGA port on your computer when a port replicator is connected to the computer Use the Monitor VGA port on the port replicator instead Page 130 Connecting a multimedia device Connecting a Computer Monitor Computer monitor not supplied Power cord To AC outlet Display cable not supplied You can connect a multimedia device such as a multimedia computer monitor or projector to your computer Connecting a multimedia device enables you to display images on your computer screen LCD the multimedia device or both pai For information on connecting a TV to your computer see Playing DVDs To connect a multimedia computer monitor or projector 1 Plug the device into an AC outlet 2 Plug the device cable into the Monitor VGA port O on your computer If you are using a multimedia computer monitor which has built in speakers and a microphone plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack Q on your computer to hear sound To locate the Monitor port and Headphone jack see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIOe Computer Quick Start 3 Turn on the
128. n assign a pre programmable Si button to enter a power saving mode switch between displays or launch an application To assign a function to a programmable button 1 Click Start and point to All Programs and then Sony Notebook Setup 2 From the Sony Notebook Setup submenu click Sony Notebook Setup Fy If no function has been assigned to the button yet you can also press the S1 button on the computer to launch Sony Notebook Setup 3 Click the S1 Button tab Sony Notebook Setup Ie Y Sony Notebook Setep eg Abas Ths Computes iraa Setting Power Or Passeword Dems Bus Plug and Dospiay Aadma apare Siaga Porn epica S Buton Setting Star by merh Seng St Stand by Pace pou Compute mito power barto mode wit starr he cunet wort tate on Lcon Sana ue 4 Click to select a key assignment from the S1 drop down menu 5 Click Apply 6 Depending on the key assignment you may be able to customize the S1 button further by clicking Advanced if it becomes available in the Current Settings box Page 17 Additional information about adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Your computer comes with a brightness sensor that automatically increases and decreases the LCD screen s brightness level depending on the amount of external light The automatic sensor is engaged the first time you turn on your computer To override the automatic setting and manually adjust the brightness follow these steps Press the Brightness button lo
129. n audio cable Dual RCA plugs 1 Connect an audio cable with double RCA plugs at each end optional into the composite audio L and R jacks located on the port replicator 2 Connect the other ends of the audio cable into the appropriate ports on your compatible VCR or camcorder To connect with a stereo A V dubbing cable Triple RCA plugs 1 Connect a stereo A V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs at each end optional directly into the composite video In port composite audio L and R In jacks located on the port replicator 2 Connect the other ends of the stereo A V dubbing cable into the appropriate jacks on your compatible VCR or camcorder Page 163 Connecting the Giga Pocket Remote Control Your A V port replicator comes with a remote control and speakers which have a built in infrared IR remote control receiver The speakers must be plugged into one of the computer s USB ports in order to receive the signals from the remote control Page 164 About the Remote Control Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features are controlled with the remote control The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback select channels and set viewing preferences This section describes the basic functions of your remote control Remote Control E 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound 2 Channel number buttons 0 9 Press to select specific channels Press the
130. n the taskbar See the power icon descriptions below for more information You can rollover the power icon to view the remaining battery charge and you can double click the power icon to open the Power Meter window which also displays the remaining battery charge Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power Computer is using AC power and charging the battery Battery is charging Battery is fully charged Battery is discharging No battery is inserted in the computer Page 47 Charging a battery You will need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you have not used the battery for a long time The lithium ion battery supplied with your computer may be recharged at any time whether you wait until the battery is completely or partially discharged Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life If you charge the battery and find that battery power is still low the battery may be reaching the end of its life and you may need to replace it The battery supplied with your computer is not charged at the time of purchase To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the computer is on or off However the battery will charge faster when the computer is off Charging the battery takes several hours Charge the battery at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require more time to charge 1 Insert the battery into the batt
131. n when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery is running out of power double blinks when the battery is charging Memory Sticke PAAS Turns on when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Hard Disk o Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Num Lock Press this key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps Lock Press this key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press Shift while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off Scroll Lock Press this key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Bluetooth Turns on when the wireless switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled Wireless LAN Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running 1 On selected models only 4 See Internet and Network Connections for more information about Bluet
132. n you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Adobe Photoshope Elements Photoshope Album Premieres Readere Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com Telephone 800 685 3652 America Onlinee Broadband or Dial Up AOL Inc Web site http www aol com AOL Instant Messenger AOL Inc Web site http www aim com Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can easily give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 CLIE Converter Sony Electronics Inc CLIE Converter software is a plug in program that converts Giga Pocket Video Capsules into Movie Player format for playback on your Sonye CLIE handheld After converting your Video Capsules you can use CLIE Converter software to transfer them to Memory Sticke media or to save them to your hard disk drive for transfer to your CLIE handheld during your next HotSynce op
133. nable to communicate with the host computer or any other computer on the network 17 The Wireless Network Connection window updates to show the computer to computer ad hoc network in which you are connected To disconnect from a wireless network For computers with built in wireless LAN functionality move the Wireless LAN switch to OFF A Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss To disconnect from a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears 3 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears 5 Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close 6 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Connection Properties window and click Close on the Wireless Network Connection Status window 7 Move the Wireless LAN switch to OFF 1 Bluetooth technology is available on selected models only Page 70 Checking your network connection status Whether you have a wireless Ethernet or dial up connection you can check the status of that conn
134. ncluded SOFTWARE for a refund of the purchase price of the COMPUTER Page 309 SOFTWARE LICENSE The SOFTWARE is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The SOFTWARE is licensed not sold GRANT OF LICENSE This License grants you the following rights Software You may install and use one copy of the SOFTWARE on the COMPUTER Storage Network Use You may not use the SOFTWARE over a network or distribute the SOFTWARE to other computers over a network except as specifically described in documentation provided with the SOFTWARE Back up Copy A back up copy of the SOFTWARE is included with the COMPUTER You may use the back up copy solely for recovery purposes Page 310 DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS Limitation on Reverse Engineering Decompilation and Disassembly You may not modify reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE in whole or in part Separation of Components The SOFTWARE is licensed as a single product Its component parts may not be separated for use on more than one computer Single COMPUTER The SOFTWARE is licensed with the COMPUTER as a single integrated product The SOFTWARE may only be used with the COMPUTER except as specifically described in documentation provided with the SOFTWARE Rental You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE Software Transfer You ma
135. nd clicking Driver Details 10 Click OK to close the window Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction Ifa region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical drive If you notice condensation on the computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Page 259 Why did the computer screen LCD go blank Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using power saving modes for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If the display mode is set to external display use the Fn F7 key combination See Selecting a display for more information Page 260 Why can t I view the entire DVD video display on a TV screen The display resolution may not be properly set To adjust the display resolution s
136. nd right button assignments If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel and then click Printers and Other Hardware and Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears with the Buttons tab selected 2 Select your preferences in the Button Selection box and then click Apply to install your settings pai You may need to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow and Down Arrow v keys to make your selections 3 Click OK to close the window If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel and Printers and Other Hardware and Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 2 On the Buttons tab select your preferences in the Button Selection box 3 Click Apply to install your settings 4 Click OK to close the window Page 278 Floppy Disks 2 Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected The computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that we
137. ne services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 55 Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial up or Ethernet connection to the Internet The New Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 56 Setting up a dial up Internet connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line via a telephone cable not supplied Once you set up your telephone cable you re ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Locate the Modem jack on your computer For location information see Locating Controls and Ports 2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the Modem jack Make sure it clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Telephone Cable Telephone cable not supplied This illustration portrays a prototypical computer Actual port locations differ between computer models Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and
138. ney band of 2 4 Gihte Wiwin LAN and 5 Ohiz Wireirer LAN are rot compati pees mit yemi iae beeper A ei o oare acm dy rene Pes balsg mian Pa maem Drom mi we mth gaed J Caren hy 4 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Wireless Utility The VAIO Wireless Utility appears VAIO Wireless Utility Page 65 5 Follow the steps provided by the utility To connect to a wireless network Option 2 You may manually set up a wireless connection without the assistance of the VAIO Wireless Utility 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information 2 Move the Wireless switch to ON for location information see Locating Controls and Ports 3 If your computer comes with Bluetoothe technology select the Enable Wireless LAN option on the Wireless Device Switch window and then click OK Fa You may also double click the Wireless LAN ON or Bluetooth ON icon Hon the Taskbar Notification area to open the Wireless Device Switch window Wireless Device Switch 2 Wines irois Satie x wipers LAY 7 bastis Z 4 Gita wastara LAN Brame ever matte Pharoah Senco Syaten rtanars The bequency bared of 2 4 Ohie Wiwin LAN an S ihtc Wiretrer LAN we not COmpaibke piese match ymm o pane bequency cde aredd scm dy eee Cre ee ee aet ahed Coen Hele 4 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network C
139. nstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing one of the following The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to your computer whenever you are connected to the Internet The Windows Updates Web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates To use the Automatic Updates feature 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon in the Taskbar notification area The Automatic Updates Setup Wizard appears 3 Click Next and follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates To visit the Windows Updates Web site 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Type http windowsupdate microsoft com in the address bar of your browser The Microsoft Windows Update and Security Warning windows appear 3 In the Security Warning window click Yes to install and run Windows Update 4 In the Microsoft Windows Update window click Scan for updates and follow the on screen instructions Page 227 How do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated You can keep the preinstalled Norton Internet Security software program current with
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141. omputer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Connect the external optical drive if you plan to use one To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs Disable the screen saver and the virus checker Connect the TV to the computer See Connecting your computer to a TV and Selecting a display for more information Open a preinstalled DVD program such as WinDVDe software by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as WinDVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program Select a display 1l Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information Insert the DVD into the optical drive Systems equipped with a CD RW DVD ROM drive can read most DVD R media A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause the computer to malfunction Page 93 Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio video AV cable from the AV
142. onnections window appears 5 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears Wireless Network Connection Page 66 z EA Wireless Motwork Connection Netwerk Taske Choose a wireless network Be Cki an tom m the ht below to connect to a areire netecrk m range oF to get more rien 2m bs hy acai tor na SPs T Seowty erated rees vater uall Retted Tasis i V amp Lb us Hi Secs ty enabled ne ekos nsiveri wijl ia o OIE Aronet BLA i oe Secu ty enabied seekers netecrt ali MIA 4 is r Y Seourty erabied neri miert ll up wmr sony T Seostyerabid srein monot WPA wt Spt Herder P reecwed earclees natwcrt wll 6 Select the name of the wireless network to which you want to connect If you do not see the network in the list refresh the screen For more information see If the network does not appear in the list of available wireless networks 7 When your computer locates the network type the network key in the Network key box If necessary ask the administrator for the key 8 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 9 Click Connect Wireless Network Connection Wireless Hitesh Conna ton The netwcrh O IEAS OEIT soga os a network key akaa cadet a WEP ipy oF WPA ley A remar Bey MOPS eera heon Wenuders from oreca ta Us setai Hoe the hey and hen chh Connect Metnash bey seseeseeee iyn F
143. ony Notebook Setup lets you customize enable or disable the touch pad Open the Mouse Properties dialog box to set your touch pad and mouse preferences such as changing pointers enabling or disabling the tapping feature clicking both buttons simultaneously and adjusting the touch pad speed To customize the touch pad and mouse Right click the Touchpad icon E on the Taskbar Notification area and click Mouse Properties from the shortcut menu The Mouse Properties dialog box appears To enable the touch pad Press the Windows key a The Start menu appears Press P until All Programs is selected and press Enter Press S until Sony Notebook Setup is selected and press Enter A submenu appears with Sony Notebook Setup preselected Press Enter The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears Press the Right Arrow key to select the Device tab Press the Tab key to select the Default button and press Enter A pop up window appears Press the Left Arrow key to select OK and press Enter The Enable Touchpad option is automatically selected Press the Tab key to select the Apply button and press Enter Click OK To disable the touch pad l Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs Point to Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup in the submenu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears Click the Device tab In the left panel click to cancel the Pointing Device check box Click Apply A
144. ooth adapter such as computers printers mice and keyboards 4 Some Bluetooth devices may not work with your computer depending on the type of equipment software version and other factors Before purchasing a Bluetooth device check its operating environment requirements A computer with Bluetooth features can Send files and images between compatible devices Exchange vCards electronic business cards Connect to the Internet using a dial up connection Print files and images on a printer equipped with Bluetooth technology Exchange addresses with compatible cellular phones and PDAs Page 73 Establishing wireless connections The Switch wireless devices window enables you to select a wireless connection Bluetooth Wireless LAN or Bluetooth and Wireless LAN function Bluetooth technology is designed for a short range connection of up to 32 feet 10 meters while Wireless LAN technology has a wider connection range of up to 328 feet 100 meters Your computer is capable of both Bluetooth and Wireless LAN connections For more information about Wireless LAN see Using wireless network connections selected models only To establish a Bluetooth connection 1 On your computer move the WIRELESS switch to ON The Wireless Device Switch window appears 4 You may also double click the Wireless LAN ON or Bluetooth ON icon Won the Taskbar Notification area to open the Wireless Device Switch window Wireless Devi
145. ooth and wireless technology Page 14 Using Special Butt Your VAIO computer is equipped with a variety of audio and video oriented function buttons Volume Brightness and Magnify screen Page 15 About the special buttons The following information shows where the special buttons are located and briefly describes their functionality Special Buttons Number Type of Button 1 Mute The Mute button enables and disables the audio output when using headphones or the internal speakers This button does not enable and disable the audio output for Optical Out Line Out or AV Out connections The Mute button illuminates when the audio output is disabled 2 Volume The Volume buttons control the audio output on your computer 3 Brightness The Brightness button located between the Magnify screen and Volume buttons toggles brightness levels for the computer s LCD screen There are three brightness settings Auto Brightness and Max The brightness button illuminates when the brightness level is set to Brightness or Max 4 Magnify screen The Magnify screen button located next to the computer s brightness button works as a screen resolution toggle button By pressing it you can alternate between different screen resolutions 5 S1 The S1 button is a pre programmable button that enables you to enter a power saving mode switch between displays or launch an application Page 16 Using the S1 button As a shortcut you ca
146. or 15 minutes of video clips tools to personalize the design and arrangement of your pictures in albums and access to stories and tips about image handling in ImageStation Magazine Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Microsofte Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Office Small Business Edition Trial Version Office Student and Teacher Edition Trial Version Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Microsofts Internet Explorer Movie Maker Mediae Player Works Microsoft Corp Web site http www support microsoft com MoodLogic MoodLogic Inc Web site http www moodlogic com support E mail help moodlogic com Netscapee Internet Service AOL Inc Web site http isp netscape com help Telephone 866 541 8233 Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp PictureGear Studio Page 304 Sony Electronics Inc PictureGear Studio still image management software displays still images from your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera The still images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder create your own photo albums and make prints Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Quickene New User Edition Intuit Inc
147. orded into a new Video Capsule 1 Select your program by switching to the appropriate channel Use the channel buttons located at the bottom of the Giga Pocket window or use the right and left direction arrows on your keyboard 2 Click Record F located at the bottom of the window to begin recording your Video Capsule 3 When your program has completed or you wish to end the Video Capsule click Stop To pause your recording session click Pause Click on it again to resume recording Page 179 Using the Slip Play feature While a program is being recorded on the TV Recording deck you can watch that same program from the beginning using the Playback deck You can begin using Slip Play to view your recording beginning approximately ten seconds after your recording session begins l From the menu bar click Functions 2 Select Start Slip Play Page 180 Additional information about Giga Pocket software Giga Pockete software can be used for external video recording Depending on conditions not all video images can be recorded or displayed Video input from game consoles may not be recorded or displayed in Giga Pocket software When you input an image from a video player device such as a VCR that is connected to your computer the following images may not record or display The still images of a paused playback screen A screen without images such as a blue screen The menu screens of the atta
148. ot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart your computer Page 284 Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting PC Cards for more information You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use Page 285 Audio Video Why can t I use the DV recorder You may not be able to use the DV recorder and the message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may appear because the i LINK cable is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer or camera Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder for more information 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 286 Audio Video Why can t I use the D
149. oth Device Wizard X Welcome to the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Bare preceeding cater to the Bhroc sector of the Gece documertiohon Then rst up you device 10 Hat pow compute can hrd t Tum i on Mael Axom hebe bna i a nara jocnanedl Prete thre baton an the bonan of the deve hepnast ard re ob My Grace ot net wp ancl ready o be tard QD Add ony Buetow Cane 4 Your computer will not detect a Bluetooth device unless the device is turned on and the Bluetooth function is enabled Some keyboards and mice also require that you push a button located on the bottom of the device to enable connectivity 8 Click to select the My device is set up and ready to be found check box and then click Next The wizard searches for available Bluetooth devices 9 Click to select the available device that you want to add and then click Next Add Bluetooth Device Wizard A464 Bluetooth Device Wizard ti Setect the Bhustooth dnce thet pow want to add 3 Gechet IF SAN 2 MvIGS1CO7 IR has jy iyo dor soe ihe devce Pit you wari lo odd sae wwe tati O furred on Folow the iato aamctora that came mith the device ere rd then cich Seach Agen foechigm lt Bah Nea Cmos 10 Select a passkey option A passkey is a private code entered by the user to enable two Bluetooth devices to communicate When the same code is entered on both devices communication becomes possible The passkey may be changed at each communication session I
150. owing port USTOD MN peter coe for US v Note Moit computen wie the LPT1 pat to communicate wath a loca prewer The corrector for Pre port houd bok someting Re the a o Create row pert 8 Select the manufacturer and the model of your printer This information should be included with the documentation that accompanied your printer Click Next 9 Select a name for the connected printer if one is not already assigned then click Next 10 Select Yes or No to print a test page from the connected printer and click Next 11 Click Finish to complete the installation process and close the wizard For additional information about installing and using your printer see the documentation that accompanied your printer Page 101 Disconnecting a Printer You can disconnect the printer cable when the computer is on or off Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a printer Unplug the printer cable from the computer Page 102 Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO computer is equipped with a Memory Sticke slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick media Page 103 About Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media are a compact portable and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible devices You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media The fo
151. part of the motherboard or other components inside the computer 7 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs see arrows No 1 and pulling out the module in the direction of arrow No 2 See To install a memory module for more information Removing a Memory Module To install a memory module 1 Remove the new memory module from its packaging and install the memory module by sliding it into the open slot at a 45 degree angle See To remove a memory module Installing a New Memory Module Page 210 Push the module down until it snaps into place When the module is correctly seated close the memory bay Replace the fastening screw s on the memory bay Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information Page 211 Option 2 The following instructions illustrate how to remove the memory module located underneath the keyboard To remove a memory module l Turn off the computer and all attached devices Disconnect the power cord all cables and remove the battery if it is installed See Removing a battery Wait for the computer to cool down Ao 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 Turn the computer over and use a screwdriver to loosen and remove the two screws on the bottom of the computer A To avoid damaging the comput
152. ple in many programs F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one program to the next The Escape key cancels commands The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it The operator keys provide a variety of commands For example in many programs instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as CtrIi S Also the Shift key to produces capital letters or special symbols such as and f The Windows key opens the Start menu It is the equivalent of clicking Start on the Windowse taskbar See Windows key combinations for more information 0 The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Fn key combinations for more information 0 The Applications key opens a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices It is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Page 21 Windows key combinations Key combination Function a F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window a Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar a D Displays the desktop a E Displays the My Computer window a F Displays the Search Results window where you can find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu a Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window wher
153. port Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to a network refer to your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide or contact your network administrator Only selected models support a 1OOOBASE TX connection Left 1 Air vent 5 Y USB 2 0 port 2 i Microphone jack 6 PC Card slot 3 NQ Headphone jack 7 PC Card eject button 4 i LINK IEEE 1394 400 port 1 Supports high full low speeds Right Page 10 S a A A 1 Drive eject button 4 Manual eject hole 2 Optical drive 5 Modem jack 3 Drive eject button You can use either drive eject button to eject the optical drive tray The drive eject button located next to the optical drive functions only with Microsoft Windows operating system Bottom 1 Port replicator connector 4 RELEASE switch 2 Air vents 5 Battery bay 3 LOCK UNLOCK switch 6 CONNECT button 1 On selected models with wireless mouse functionality Page 11 See Connecting a Wireless Mouse in the Mice and Keyboards chapter of your on screen VAIO Computer User Guide for more information about using the wireless optical mouse The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only A V Port Replicator 1 Composite Audio In jacks 10 Speaker jacks right and left 2 Composite Video In jack 11 Optical Out port
154. puter When running the computer s electromagnetic field may cause other electronic equipment in close proximity to malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block ventilation Leave a space of at least 8 inches 20 cm behind the back of the computer If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may interfere with radio or TV reception Should this occur move the computer a suitable distance away from the radio or TV Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Page 4 Using Cables and Connections Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Ifthe telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting a telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem
155. puter or wireless mouse as this may create interference causing your mouse to stop working properly Page 30 Using the Touch Pad Describing the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Page 31 Using the Touch Pad Describing the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Page 32 Locating and using the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad This illustration portrays a prototypical computer Pointer Touch pad Left button Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer on an item Tapping once Equivalent to pressing the left button once Tapping twice Equivalent to pressing the left button twice Sliding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Moving your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally Equivalent to scrolling horizontally The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Page 33 Customizing the touch pad S
156. r and disconnect all attached devices 2 On the bottom of the computer slide the port replicator cover down until the port replicator connector is completely visible Sliding the Port Replicator Cover Slide cover Vv Connector 3 Align the connector on the bottom of the computer with the latch and the port replicator connector 4 Gently push the computer down until it clicks into place Connecting the Port Replicator 5 Make sure the port replicator is securely fastened to the computer Securing the Port Replicator 6 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch located on the port replicator to LOCK Page 149 Locking the Port Replicator 7 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN port on the port replicator and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator turns on Connecting the AC Adapter to the Port Replicator DC IN port Power cord ia ae supp To AC outlet UpPASN e lt You can charge the battery by installing it before you connect the port replicator The battery automatically charges once you connect the AC adapter 8 Turn on the computer Page 150 Disconnecting the Port Replicator To disconnect the port replicator 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord 3 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch to UNLOCK 4 Lift the computer away from the port replicator Disconnecting a Port Replicator
157. r User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide detailed information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may come with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk as on screen Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windowse operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information You can also right click the VAIO Update icon Bin the Taskbar Notification area and select Go to VAIO Web Support to open the support Web site Page 302 Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuratio
158. re accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon Y facing upward into the USB Y port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windowse taskbar Turn Off Computer and then Restart Page 279 Floppy Disks 2 Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected The computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon Y facing upward into the USB Y port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windowse taskbar Turn Off Computer and then Restart Page 280 Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive See Inserting and removing floppy disks for instructions on how to insert the disk properly If the disk is inserted properly and you ar
159. recording is a preset video recording event Video Capsule A Video Capsule is a virtual container that holds the video images recorded with Giga Pocket Recorder A Video Capsule is created on your computer hard disk drive and managed with Giga Pocket Explorer Page 156 Accessing Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Giga Pocket point to Help and then select Giga Pocket Help Page 157 Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder This section illustrates how to set up the cables and connections for your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system 4 The hardware configuration of your computer may vary from the illustrations shown To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer see the online specifications sheet Before you begin setting up the cables and connections you must attach the A V port replicator to your computer See Connecting the Port Replicator for instructions The A V port replicator must be attached to the computer at all times when using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Page 158 To set up TV connections The best method of connecting your computer system TV monitor or display and cable service access depends on the type of cable connection available in your home TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in your area as well as the t
160. rive cover to turn off Press the Eject button on the drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out 4 If the Eject button does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button Lift the disc from the drive Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 82 CB s an dD V D S aaa Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs 4 Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CDs or DVDs Adhesive labels may damage the optical drive if they come off while the disc is in the drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes 2 Press the drive eject button to open the drive tray There are two drive eject buttons one on the cover of the optical drive and one next to the optical drive Use the drive eject button located next to the optical drive to open the optical drive tray Opening the Drive Tray Drive eject button 3 When the drive tray slides out place a disc on the drive tray with the label facing up 4 You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the side you want to play facing up Inserting a Disc Disc label facing up 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the disc clicks securely into place A If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose whil
161. rmation on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 124 Audi l Vid o ti Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders You can connect a digital video DV recorder such as an i LINK digital video camera recorder to the i LINK S400 i IEEE 1394 port on your computer The i LINK digital video camera recorder is an external device that can be connected to your computer via IEEE 1394 interface and enables you to record and view digital images 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application 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 more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 125 Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder You can connect an i LINK digital video DV recorder when the computer is on or off Connecting the DV recorder when the computer is in a power saving mode Stand
162. s Start DVgate Plus software 2 to edit your Video Capsules Start Giga Pocket Help Pio obtain further assistance Page 193 Accessing Click to DVD Help For additional information about using Click to DVD software features follow these steps to access the Help 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Click to DVD and click Click to DVD Help Page 194 Accessing DVgate Plus Help For additional information about using DVgate Plus software features follow these steps to access the Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to DVgate Plus and click DVgate Plus Help Page 195 Recording Video Capsules onto recordable DVD media You can record Video Capsules to recordable DVD media with the Make DVD feature Fy The Click to DVD software must be installed in order to burn Video Capsules to recordable DVD media 1 From the Giga Pocket Explorer main window select the Video Capsules you want to burn onto a recordable DVD 2 On the Giga Pocket Explorer Toolbar click o 3 The Click to DVD software program starts Follow the on screen instructions Page 196 Exporting Video Capsules You can export your Video Capsules as MPEG 1 MPEG 2 or AVI file formats for viewing on external media 1 In the list area right click the Video Capsule you want to export A shortcut menu appears 2 Select Export The Export dialog box appears Export poi
163. s are captured on a film roll You can scroll freely through the film roll to view different scenes HotSynce Registered trademark of PalmSource Inc for the method of linking between a handheld device and a larger computer such as a desktop or notebook computer Management information Management information contains the creation date of Video Capsules and their thumbnails This information is required for preview MPEG file A file that contains compressed moving pictures using the MPEG standard with mpg as the file name extension Safety Tab Removing the safety tab from a Video Capsule prevents accidental erasing of your video data Slip play This feature allows you to view delayed video playback While your recording is in progress you are able to view the recording from the beginning Snapshot A snapshot is a miniature view displayed on the film roll in Giga Pocket software and the preview monitor in Giga Pocket Explorer Stand by mode Stand by mode is a power saving mode that is set up by using the Windowse operating system Your computer stays in this power saving mode until approximately 5 minutes before the timer recording is due to begin STB Refers to set top box also known as a cable or satellite box Thumbnail A thumbnail is a miniature view on recorded Video Capsules or in playback by Giga Pocket software The main thumbnail is displayed in calendar view or in the Giga Pocket Explorer list area Timer recording A timer
164. s turned on and set to the channel you want to record When you set up a timer recording using Giga Pocket software always use the Timer Recording Manager If the Timer Recording Manager is not set up the recording does not start even if you set the timer recording settings with the Timer Recording Wizard 4 Your computer s default setting enables Timer Recording Manager to start automatically when the computer is started The timer recording starts a few seconds earlier than the specified recording start time Under certain circumstances a daily or weekly timer recording may not be executed the second and subsequent times A timer recording may fail if the computer s clock setting is changed right before the preset recording time Before changing the computer s clock setting verify that there are no timer recordings set to begin Close the Time Recording Manager before changing the computer s clock setting Restart Timer Recording Manager after you have changed the time setting Ifa different user logs on using the Fast User Switch feature the Timer Recording feature is not available to other user accounts The Timer Recording Manager icon appears in the taskbar notification area for the first user to log on Accessing Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket Help and click Gi
165. se operating system installed on your computer Page 24 Connecting a mouse or keyboard If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on you may need to restart the computer for it to recognize the device To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port Y See Locating Controls and Ports One USB port supports one USB connection Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard Sh __ j6085 USB device not supplied USB device not supplied 2 If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation some devices require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information Page 25 Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard You can disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is on or off However disconnecting the mouse or keyboard when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a mouse or keyboard Unplug the USB cable from the USB port Page 26 Connecting a Wireless Mouse A wireless mouse is optional with your VAIO computer The following section explains the parts of the wireless mouse and how it works Wireless mouse top 1 Left mouse button Press to perform specifi
166. se steps 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Devices window appears 3 On the Options tab click to select the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box 4 Click OK Page 252 Why is my Bluetooth connection slow The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected Please note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment Page 253 Can I use a device equipped with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on the use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility
167. sing a microphone to record sound for instructions on how to open this window Page 138 Page 139 Enabling the sound If you do not hear sound when playing a CD or DVD the sound may be muted Press the Mute button located above the keyboard The Mute button toggles the audio output on and off If you still cannot hear sound you may need to enable the audio feature To enable the audio feature 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties window appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window which lists the hardware devices appears 4 Double click the name of the optical drive such as DVD CD ROM drives 5 Double click the listed drive name and click the Properties tab 6 Click the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected 1The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 140 Using Microphones You can connect an external microphone to your computer to enhance the sound input to your computer Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use If you wish to purchase a microphone shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 141 Connecting a microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack F on the computer Connec
168. ss the Options window 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Devices window appears 2 Select the Options tab Bluetooth Devices EE Blustooth Devices x Dewees Opre COM Pots Hardee To atte Puntos drot to ird Pet campan tioa he hyang ned tee Tun decovery on To pestect pas meso Amm on decowery orh shen you wert a Slaka dracs to fired te compta Une teot seirg 0 Cordal dither a Bhoot devce Con correct to Ove ceapa 7 Adon Chtocth Gewces te corect w the Companer Alert me wher a new Bhuntocth dever warts 1o comed F Show the Puao oon n ihe netiicaton ane Leen noe wot Aespa Onat Lr Lact Ase 3 Set your desired preferences and click OK 4 For more information about preferences click the Bluetooth settings link near the bottom of the window Page 78 Disconnecting a Bluetooth device To disconnect or remove a device 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Bluetooth Devices You may also click the Bluetooth icon 3 on the Taskbar Notification area 2 When the Bluetooth Devices window appears select the Devices tab if it is not already selected 3 Click to select the Bluetooth device from the devices list and then click Remove This may take a few seconds to complete 4 Click OK to close the Bluetooth Devices window Page 79 Additional information The data transfer rate varies depen
169. staff to verify that use of the Bluetooth feature on your computer is permitted Page 254 CDs and DVDs How do I maintain CDs and DVDs Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc may cause reading errors Try using canned compressed air to clean dusty discs Do not clean the disc with solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out 3 Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not drop or bend the disc Page 255 CDs and DVDs How do I maintain CDs and DVDs Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc may cause reading errors Try using canned compressed air to clean dusty discs Do not clean the disc with solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth wi
170. stop working properly Page 271 Speakers Why won t my speakers work Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Your speakers may not be designed for computer use Ifthe speakers have a mute button set the button to off If the speakers have a volume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged Ifthe speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the guide that accompanied the speakers for more information Page 272 Speakers Why won t my speakers work Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Your speakers may not be designed for computer use Ifthe speakers have a mute button set the button to off If the speakers have a volume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged Ifthe speakers require external power make sure
171. t 12 Network Ethernet port 1LOBASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TXz 13 Composite Audio Out jacks 14 Composite Video Out jack 15 S Video Out port 16 Printer port 17 Yy USB 2 0 ports 18 DC IN port 1 Output frequency is 48 kHz for all frequencies except 32 kHz and 44 1 kHz 2 Only selected models support a 1000BASE TX connection 3 Supports high full low speeds pain The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only Business Port Replicator Page 147 1 Composite Audio In jacks 8 Composite Audio Out jacks 2 Air vent 9 Composite Video Out jack 3 y USB 2 0 ports 10 S Video Out port 4 Monitor VGA port 11 Printer port 5 DVI D port 12 Y USB 2 0 ports 6 Optical Out port Output frequency 48 kHz2 44 kHz 13 DC IN port 7 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX 1 Supports high full low speeds 2 Output frequency is 48 kHz for all frequencies except 32 kHz and 44 1 kHz 3 Only selected models support a 1000BASE TX connection Page 148 Connecting a Port Replicator Connect a port replicator to the computer while the computer is off Use the AC adapter not the battery to power the computer while it is connected to a port replicator Moving the computer with the port replicator attached could disconnect the AC adapter or power cord and may cause the computer to lose power or malfunction To connect a port replicator 1 Turn off the compute
172. t Audio Properties 2 On the Audio tab click Volume in the Sound recording box The Recording Control window appears 3 Click and drag the Microphone slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume 1A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 144 o ting the Port Replicat Locating Ports and Jacks A port replicator is a device that attaches to your computer and contains additional jacks and ports such as USB ports A port replicator may come with your computer depending on the model you purchased If you wish to purchase a port replicator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only A V Port Replicator 1 Composite Audio In jacks 10 Speaker jacks right and left 2 Composite Video In jack 11 Optical Out port Output frequency 48 kHz 44 kHz 3 S Video In port 4 Air vent 5 VHF UHF port Y 6 USB 2 0 ports 7 Monitor VGA port 8 Volume jack 9 DVI D port 12 Network Ethernet port 1LOBASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TXz 13 Composite Audio Out jacks 14 Composite Video Out jack 15 S Video Out port 16 Printer port 17 Yy USB 2 0 ports 18 DC IN port 1 Output frequency is 48 kHz for all frequencies except 32 kHz and 44 1 kHz 2 Only selected models support a 1000BASE TX connection 3 Supports
173. t a device using both the standard video cable and an S Video cable the S Video connection takes precedence over the standard video connection The Plug and Display feature enables you to connect an external display to the computer and instantly view an image on the connected display If you use more than one TV connection at the same time Plug and Display may not work properly Your TV may have standard video or S Video connection capability Select one option from the following instructions Option 1 1 Connect an S Video cable optional directly into the S Video Out jack on your port replicator 2 Connect the other end of the S Video cable into the appropriate port on your compatible TV 3 Connect an audio cable with double RCA plugs at each end optional into the composite audio L and R jacks 4 Switch the TV input channel to external input Option 2 1 Connect a video cable optional directly into the Video jack on your port replicator 2 Connect an audio cable with double RCA plugs at each end optional into the composite audio L and R Out jacks on the port replicator Page 91 3 Connect the other ends of an audio cable with double RCA plugs at each end into the appropriate jacks on your compatible TV 4 Switch the TV input channel to external input See the guide that accompanied your TV for information on how to switch to external input Page 92 Playing DVDs on a TV A Do not remove the optical drive when the c
174. t software does not allow a new Video Capsule to be created if there is less than 100 MB of free space on the hard disk drive These scheduled events resume at their scheduled time as hard disk drive space becomes available Approximately three minutes before Giga Pocket software begins a timer recording and during a timer recording you must avoid Starting up or using other software applications Setting up changing or deleting timer recordings All activities that may access the hard disk drive such as copying files Accessing Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket Help and click Giga Pocket Help Page 187 Timer Recording Manager The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all scheduled TV recordings Your computer settings by default are set to start Timer Recording Manager automatically when the computer is turned on Timer recordings are being performed when the icon QO timer Recording Manager is visible in the Windows taskbar The timer recording does not start unless the Timer Recording Manager application is available For the Timer Recorder Manager application to be available your computer should be in Stand by or Hibernate mode if the system is not in active use You can schedule up to 100 programs at a time for timer recording with the Timer Recording Manager
175. tab click to select the Turn discovery on check box 4 Click OK Page 249 Bluetooth Technology Why can t other Bluetooth devices discover my computer Make sure both devices have the Bluetoothe feature enabled Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 32 feet 10 meters of each other The discovery option on your computer may be disabled To ensure the discovery option is available follow these steps 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Devices window appears 3 On the Options tab click to select the Turn discovery on check box 4 Click OK Page 250 Why can t other Bluetooth devices connect to my computer Make sure the other device is authenticated Your computer may not allow connections from other devices To enable Bluetooth device connections follow these steps 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Devices window appears 3 On the Options tab click to select the Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer check box 4 Click OK Page 251 How will I know when another Bluetooth device is requesting authentication A notification prompt appears on the Windowse taskbar To verify the notification feature is enabled follow the
176. te mode see Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode for more information 1The Fn Esc key combination works on selected models only Page 51 Using power schemes You can use the preset power schemes or you can customize the power profiles to conserve power By using the power schemes and power profiles you control the power supplied to different devices such as the computer screen LCD and the hard disk drive in your computer You also control when the computer activates a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate To select a power scheme 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears with the Power Schemes tab selected 3 Select a power scheme from the drop down menu in the Power schemes box Each power scheme is preset to utilize your power supply efficiently according to your computing functions Select the power scheme that best explains how you want to use your computer 4 Click Apply To create a power scheme 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears with the Power Schemes tab selected You can also right click the Power icon on the Windowse taskbar and select Adjust Power Properties to open the Power Options Properties window 3 Select your changes from
177. tery and press the Power button to turn on the computer Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour For further instructions contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Page 218 What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps l Press the F2 key The BIOS Setup menu appears Set the date month day year Press Enter Press the Down Arrow key v to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press Enter Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key v to select Get Default Values The message Load factory default values appears Press the Enter key The Load Optimal Defaults window appears Select Ok and press Enter Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Save configuration changes and exit setup window appears Select Ok and press Enter The computer restarts Fy If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Page 219 What do I do if the message Operating system not found appears when my computer starts and why won t Windows start Make sure the computer does not have a non bootable floppy disk in the floppy disk drive if applicable If a non bootable
178. th water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out 3 Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not drop or bend the disc Page 256 Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc The disc your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical drive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions on how to clean it Page 257 What do I do if the drive tray won t open Make sure the computer is on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click My Computer Right click the optical drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole near the Eject button Page 258 What do I do if the optical drive isn t playing my CD or DVD properly Make sure the disc was inserted into the drive with the label facing up Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions If the CD or DVD is dirty or damaged the computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys
179. the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable these devices Page 118 To open Sony Notebook Setup 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs 2 Point to Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears Page 119 To insert a PC Card 1 Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up 2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot The system automatically detects the PC Card A Do not force a PC Card into the slot this 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 damage the connector pins but damage may occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the PC Card slot while the computer is being transported Inserting a PC Card Insert the PC Card not supplied with the arrow facing the slot Page 120 Removing PC Cards You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on or off PC Cards draw power from the computer when they are inserted into the PC Card slot whether or not you use the card If you are not using your PC Card and you are using a battery as a power source remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot to conserve battery power Page 121 To remove a PC Card while your computer is on 2 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove
180. the speakers are connected to a power source See the guide that accompanied the speakers for more information Page 273 Why can t I hear sound from my speakers Ifthe computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See that program s help guide for more information Your speakers may be set to mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled See Adjusting the sound and Enabling the sound for more information Page 274 Why is the noise distorted when using Giga Pocket software The Line In sound device may not be muted Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon Bion the Windowse taskbar and select Open Volume Control The Volume Control window appears 2 Click to select the Mute check box for the Line In device Page 275 Touch pad What do I do if the touch pad does not work Try restarting your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key ay i 2 Press U The Turn off computer window opens 3 Press R to restart the computer Ifthe computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the
181. ting a Microphone Microphone not supplied See the guide that accompanied your microphone for more information on its installation and use 1A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 142 Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the microphone cable from the Microphone jack F on the computer Page 143 Using a microphone to record sound You can record messages memos etc by connecting a microphone to the Microphone jack Fon your computer To record from a microphone 1 Double click the Volume icon En the Windowse taskbar The Volume Control window appears 2 From the Options menu click Properties The Properties dialog box appears 3 Click to select the Recording option in the Adjust volume for box and click OK The Recording Control window appears 4 Click the Select check box at the bottom of the Microphone column if it is not already selected Close the Recording Control window 5 Click Start and select All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder The Sound Sound Recorder window appears 4 For help using Sound Recorder click Help in the Sound Recorder window To adjust the volume for recording sound You can only adjust the volume for recording in the Recording Control window 1 Right click the Volume icon Bion the taskbar and select Adjus
182. tion date of Video Capsule drop down list Ao To maintain adequate space on your hard disk drive Giga Pockete Personal Video Recorder enables you to set an expiration date for your Video Capsules to be automatically deleted 8 Click Done to review your setting preferences The New Timer Recording Confirm dialog box appears Click Next New Timer Recording Confirm Page 185 k2 New Timer Recording Confirm x PPT Tere PT POT TI 9 The New Timer Recording Completed dialog box appears Click Finish h2 New Timer Recording Completed Page 186 Additional information about the Timer Recording Wizard Timer recording requires approximately 30 seconds pre recording preparation time prior to beginning each recording session Please keep this in mind when setting up multiple back to back recording sessions Giga Pocket software stops the current timer recording pauses to prepare and then begins the next timer recording according to the set start time The length of your first Video Capsule is approximately 30 seconds shorter than the actual time set You may experience some timing problems with multiple recording sessions when the second timer recording is preset as a daily or weekly recorded event The first timer recording may end as early as 60 seconds sooner than the set stop time Scheduled daily or weekly timer recording sessions do not occur if your hard disk drive does not have sufficient space Giga Pocke
183. tronic Program Guide service To set up Internet Electronic Program Guide service follow these steps l Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs Point to Giga Pocket then click TV Program Web site Microsofte Internet Explorer starts and you are directed to the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site The Terms of Use window appears Click I accept to continue The Welcome and Registration window appears Internet Electronic Program Guide Welcome and Registration Welcome To see TY listings enter your Z click Continue Continue REGISTERED USERS Fill out the fields below to get your customized listings To create Username customized T Password listings z Go Register Login In the Welcome section enter your 5 digit zip code and click Continue The Choose Your Provider window appears listing all TV providers or TV services available in your area Select your TV provider and then click Confirm Channel Lineup The Confirm Lineup window appears listing available channels by number and name Click Yes if the channel lineup is correct If channel lineup is incorrect click No and repeat steps 3 and 4 until you locate the correct channel lineup Your TV listings appear in table format organized by time and channel Click Download All Channel Settings to set your channels The TV Setup Wizard appears if this is the first time you have used this download featur
184. uctions for details 16 APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to view a shortcut menu of software programs to close If more than one software program is open use the direction arrows to navigate to a specific program and press the Application Close button again to close the program 17 CHANNEL button Press to change channels automatically no number input required Note This function is available for Giga Pocket software only 1This function is available on selected models 4 For more details about the function buttons on your remote control see the Giga Pocket software program Help Page 168 To set up the remote control Insert two AA batteries Supplied into the remote control as shown Inserting batteries into the remote control 4 Under normal use the AA batteries may last up to six months If your remote control does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Connecting the speakers with built in infrared receiver 1 Connect the mini jack end of the audio cable which is attached to the right speaker to the Volume jack on the port replicator 2 Connect the USB cable which is attached to the left speaker to one of the USB connectors on the port replicator 3 Connect the two audio cables with jack connectors to the Speaker Right and Left jacks on the port replic
185. ultiple wireless devices within a specific range For more information see To connect to a wireless network Option 1 or To connect to a wireless network Option 2 A computer to computer ad hoc network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home For more information see To set up a computer to computer ad hoc network The computer cannot connect to the Internet in a computer to computer ad hoc network To connect to a wireless network Option 1 Use the VAIO Wireless Utility to guide you through the set up process and provide you with more detailed information about wireless connections 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information 2 Move the Wireless switch to ON for location information see Locating Controls and Ports 3 If your computer comes with Bluetoothe technology select the Enable Wireless LAN option on the Wireless Device Switch window and then click OK pai You may also double click the Wireless LAN ON or Bluetooth ON icon Won the Taskbar Notification area to open the Wireless Device Switch window Wireless Device Switch SE roion tevice Getic td Cable 2 4 Gita Weetens LAN ratte Barco Dene tinas The bogum
186. ure you read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures before you remove or install a memory module When installing a memory module do not open the module package until you are ready to install it The package protects the module from Electrostatic discharge ESD 4 The hardware configuration of your computer may vary from the illustrations shown For information about the specific hardware configuration for your computer memory upgrades and which memory modules to use refer to your VAIO Computer Specifications Page 209 Option 1 The following instructions illustrate how to remove the memory module located underneath the bottom panel of the computer To remove a memory module 1 Turn off the computer and all attached devices 2 Disconnect the power cord all cables and remove the battery if it is installed See Removing a battery 3 Wait for the computer to cool down The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Turn the computer over and use a screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw s on the memory bay A To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screw s 5 Remove the memory bay cover carefully 6 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity A Avoid touching any
187. urn Off from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Windows Task Manager 4 Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may cause loss of data Remove the AC adapter and battery Page 221 Why won t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate To restore the computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Restart the computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key ay 2 Press U 3 Press R to select restart 3 Ifthe computer does not restart follow these steps 1l Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow gt key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Page 222 Why is the sound of my computer s fan so loud The computer s fan may be running
188. uter Page 270 What do I do if the pointer doesn t move when I use the mouse Make sure another mouse is not installed If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you still cannot use the pointer restart the computer You can restart the computer three different ways Press the Windows key ay and press U When the Turn Off Computer window appears press R Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down Press Enter and then press R Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off press the power button again to restart the computer If you are using a wireless optical mouse Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button on the mouse and the computer to reestablish the connection between the two devices Verify the infrared receiver on the computer s front panel is free of obstructions that may prevent proper operation Avoid using radio controlled toys or equipment CB radios and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing your mouse to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse as this may create interference causing your mouse to
189. ving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box 7 Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel Page 266 Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack F on the computer Page 267 Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack F on the computer Page 268 Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer Page 269 Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the comp
190. y permanently transfer all of your rights under this License only as part of a sale or transfer of the COMPUTER provided you retain no copies transfer all of the SOFTWARE including all copies component parts the media and printed materials all versions and any upgrades of the SOFTWARE and this License and the recipient agrees to the terms of this License Termination Without prejudice to any other rights SONY may terminate this License if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this License In such event you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE and all of its component parts Page 311 COPYRIGHT All title and copyrights in and to the SOFTWARE including but not limited to any images photographs animation video audio music text and applets incorporated into the SOFTWARE and any copies of the SOFTWARE are owned by SONY or its suppliers All rights not specifically granted under this License are reserved by SONY USE OF SOFTWARE WITH COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS The SOFTWARE is capable of being used by you to store process and use content created by you and third parties Such content may be protected by copyright other intellectual property laws and or agreements You agree to use the SOFTWARE only in compliance with all such laws and agreements that apply to such content You agree that SONY may take appropriate measures to protect copyright of content stored processed or used by the SOFTWARE Such measures
191. ype of connection available The A V port replicator is supplied with certain audio and video cables Depending on your in home cable access you may require extra cables adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer The TV coaxial converter cable One primary cable to connect your computer to a TV cable or antenna is the TV coaxial converter cable supplied with the A V port replicator The mini jack end connects to the computer s VHF UHF port and the coaxial end connects to the cable service access or antenna TV coaxial converter cable Connecting to standard cable access CATV Option 1 1 Connect one end of the coaxial converter cable supplied to your cable service access 2 Connect the other end of the coaxial converter cable to the VHF UHF port on the A V port replicator To connect in CATV mode Option 1 Coaxial converter cable supplied Cable service access _ wall outlet ane ee VHF UHF port Ae m ee m ee om ea om e a Option 2 1 Connect the two metal hooks on the RCA transformer cable optional to your cable service access 2 Connect the TV coaxial converter cable supplied from the transformer end of the RCA transformer cable to the VHF UHF port on the port replicator To connect in CATV mode Option 2 Page 159 Coaxial converter cable supplied Cable service access gt m See ae wall outlet Be Se 75 ohm 300 ohm RCA transformer cable optional
192. ys DVD DVD R and DVD RW Records to DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW Records to DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW A Do not remove the optical drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction If you plan to use an external optical drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program Page 85 Playing CDs Before you play an audio CD you may need to enable your computer s audio feature To enable the audio feature 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties dialog box appears As a shortcut you can press Fn Windows key a Insert to open the System Properties dialog box 2 Select the Hardware tab and in the Device Manager box click Device Manager A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears 3 Double click the optical drive device to open the submenu 4 Double click the listed drive and select the Properties tab 5 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected 6 Click OK To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs Some programs have built in volume controls which you can adjust If there are no volume controls then adjust the volume of your computer s built

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