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2. Page 30 Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack With two battery packs you can extend the time that you use your notebook with battery power When using two battery packs the battery pack you insert first charges first The battery pack you insert second begins charging when the first battery pack is 85 percent full You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicators Page 31 To insert a second battery pack 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove that device 2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay If the battery is being used the battery 2 indicator turns on Second battery in multipurpose bay Multipurpose bay Battery pack 3 Attach the weight saver to the notebook to stabilize the battery pack See Using the Weight Saver for more information O logo facing up Page 32 To charge the second battery pack Using weight saver for second battery cover Battery pack Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging See also To charge the battery pack in the printed Quick Start for more information Charging the second battery 12 0 J Fy Note To determine the amount of time the battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information for details Page 33 To remove the second battery pack If you attach
3. Fy Note The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active Page 140 PictureGear Software PictureGear software is a digital image management application that allows you to view all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Use PictureGear software to brighten add contrast enhance resize crop and color correct your pictures Create animations screen savers wallpaper still pictures from MPEG and HTML photo albums PictureGear main window x S PictureGear C Program Files Sony PictureGear Samples a ae RIOR CI Back Forward a Le e Let s try Visual a Bema ME x aA e Desktop My Compter My Network Places My Documents aA My Musk E My Pictures Page 141 Managing your pictures Use the Collection feature to manage your pictures l From the Collection menu click Create New Collection Enter a name for your collection then click OK Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures Select the pictures you want to include in your collection From the Collection menu click Add File to Collection In the Add File to My Collection message box select the name of your collection and click OK Page 142 Creating a photo album 1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures 2 Select
4. 2 Select the hardware device you wish to remove 3 Click Stop In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 4 Click OK The message PC Card can now be safely removed from the system appears 5 Click OK again and then click Close 6 Push the Release button The Release button pops out 7 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card pops out Gently grasp the card and pull it out of the slot Notes on using PC Cards e For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem e Some PC Cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information e Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer e If an exclamation mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it e You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this notebook If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are orienting the card correctly See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information on its use
5. 4 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 5 Set the date month day year Press the Enter key 6 Press Vio select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key 7 Press gt to select Exit then press Vio select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Page 184 8 Press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears 9 Select Yes and press the Enter key 10 Select Exit Save Changes then press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears 11 Select Yes then press the Enter key The notebook restarts If your notebook continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your supplied System Recovery CD to restore the software titles shipped with your notebook See To use the System Recovery CD s for more information A Caution The System Recovery CD restores your notebook to its original state therefore user data and applications will be lost My notebook stops responding or does not shut down It is best to shut down your notebook using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data e Try restarting the notebook On the Windows taskbar click Start and select Shut Down Use the drop down arrow to select Restart and click OK e If the notebook does not restart pr
6. To play an audio CD To play an audio CD make sure the audio function is turned on To do this complete the following procedure o Note The optical disc drive must be installed in the multipurpose bay before you begin 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar select Settings and then click System The System Properties window appears 2 Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window appears listing your notebook hardware devices 3 Double click DVD CD ROM drives From the drop down list double click the drive name A properties window appears 4 Select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected and then click OK Page 25 Notes on CD and DVD discs e Do not drop or bend the disc e Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause reading errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc e For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out e Ifthe disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Page 26 To write data to a CD R
7. AC adapter Power cord oo O The power indicator on top of the port replicator turns green 4 Note Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or the optional Sony adapter Power indicator Release lever Port replicator connector Power 3 Close the tilt stands before attaching the notebook to the port replicator 4 Align the bottom connector of the notebook with the connectors on the port replicator and push down until it clicks into place Attaching notebook to port replicator Page 61 Port replicator 5 Turn on the notebook Page 62 To remove your notebook from the port replicator 1 Use the Unplug Hardware box to stop all connected peripherals then disconnect the peripherals from the port replicator 2 Pull the levers on each side of the port replicator to release the notebook from the port replicator Releasing notebook from port replicator Levers 3 Lift the notebook away from the port replicator Removing notebook from port replicator Page 63 Connecting a PS 2 External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the optional port replicator using a similar type PS 2 plug or adapter 4 Note Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the notebook You can only connect one external device at a time Therefore it is impossible to connect both a PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard simultaneously Page 64 To connect an ext
8. The amount of memory on your notebook will vary depending on the model you purchased See the Specifications flyer that came with your notebook for the amount of memory pre installed Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades use only unbuffered PC133 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMMs gold lead contacts This section describes how to replace memory modules in your computer Precautions and Procedures Typical expansion memory configuration Removing a memory module Installing a memory module Viewing the amount of memory Page 107 Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal notebooks and with common safety practices required for using and modifying electronic equipment Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions A Caution Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install memory modules in your notebook See the bulleted list below Be careful when adding memory Mistakes made when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction e Disconnect your system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions e Electrostatic discharge ESD
9. You can restore the original window size by pressing the Esc key or double clicking anywhere on the Visualizer window Click Visualizer again to close the Visualizer window Note The movements of Visualizer images do not synchronize with songs that are on a MiniDisc Using the MX Equalizer a EQ Click The MX Equalizer window appears Select the desired sound mode from the drop down list Sound Mode Description Flat Equalizes the gain in each frequency range Use this mode if you do not want to apply equalization during playback Pop Selects the settings that are most suitable for Pop music Rock Selects the settings that are most suitable for Rock music Jazz Selects the settings that are most suitable for Jazz music Classic Selects the settings that are most suitable for Classical music User1 User2 Selects your customized equalizer settings See To use custom equalizer settings Click Close The next time you play a song the selected sound mode is applied to the song To use custom equalizer settings Click E The MX Equalizer Editor dialog box appears Select User1 or User2 and click Edit Set your desired adjustments to the Center frequency Q value and gain by using the sliders Set the Bass Boost as desired by selecting the On option of the Bass boost Move the slider to adjust levels Set the Treble as desired by selecting the On option of the Treble Move the slider to adjust levels Cli
10. can damage memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure e Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD e Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module Page 108 Typical expansion memory configuration Models with 256 MB memory Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 1The 384 MB and 512 MB memory configurations may require the removal and replacement of original factory installed memory modules Page 109 Typical expansion memory configuration Models with 256 MB memory Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 1The 384 MB and 512 MB memory configurations may require the removal and replacement of original factory installed memory modules Page 110 Removing a memory module 1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your notebook and remove the battery pack s 3 After your notebook has cooled loosen and remov
11. preinstalled and you subsequently purchase and install Adobe Premieres install this software to ensure maximum compatibility with Sony digital camcorders Page 181 VAIO Edit Components Software VAIO Edit Components is a software plug in for Adobe Premieres that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder If your VAIO computer did not have Adobee Premieres software preinstalled and you subsequently purchase and install Adobe Premieres install this software to ensure maximum compatibility with Sony digital camcorders Installing VAIO Edit Components l 2 si Insert your Driver Recovery CD into your optical drive Click Start click My Computer and click your optical drive Click Support and click VEC Double click Setup The VAIO Edit Components installation wizard starts Follow the on screen instructions in the installation wizard Restart your computer when prompted to do so Page 182 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Notebook Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Softwa
12. Record window appears Select the format and bit rate for your recording session Click The MD Recording Mode dialog box appears Choose the appropriate recording mode depending on format and bit rate selected previously For details on setting the format and bit rate see the SonicStage Premium Help file e LP2 Stereo Recording mode e LP4 Stereo Recording mode Page 169 e Stereo Recording mode e Mono Recording mode 7 Select the recording check out mode Click OK 8 Click Stop Record to stop or cancel the recording session Note For more information on recording to a MiniDisc Check out see the SonicStage Premium Help file Playing songs from a MagicGate Memory Stick media 1 Click BS aciccate Memory Sticke media audio source icon The Memory Stick media Playback panel appears The Check in Check out window appears if the Memory Stick media is inserted while SonicStage Premium software is running You can play songs by using the Playback panel on the right side of this window 4 Note If the Playback panel does not automatically display click the ag on with the Memory Stick media inserted into the Memory Stick slot of your computer You can double click the icon to automatically start playback of the Memory Stick media 2 Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the Memory Stick media is displayed 3 Select the song you wish to play 4 Cli
13. Settings Control Panel and then click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel Page 10 VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook s center Jog Dial control Memory Sticke media and i LINK interface An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided in this section For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup right click the Jog Dial Utility icon in the taskbar and click Help Topics 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used 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 connector may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before 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 11 Center Jog Dial Control Your notebook is equipped with a center Jog Dial control located below the left and right buttons The center Jog Dial control enables you to open an application folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the center Jog Dial control In addition when you press the center Jog Dial control you can turn on your n
14. VAIO computers when using an i LINK cable 1 Disconnect the i LINK cable from both computers and then reconnect it 2 Wait for the computers to respond If neither computer responds after a few moments restart both computers 4 Note The computers may not recognize an i LINK connection after returning from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If this happens restart the computers to establish a connection My floppy disk drive optional cannot write to a floppy disk e Check that the optional external floppy disk drive is properly connected to your notebook See Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive for more information e Ifthe floppy disk is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected My optical disc drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly e Check that the label of the disc is facing up e Ifthe disc requires software check that the software is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions e A dirty or damaged disc may cause the notebook to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the notebook remove the disc and then check it for dirt or damage e If you see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following e Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled e Check the volume setting in the audio mixer e If you are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the c
15. a microphone o Note See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on its installation and use Page 76 To connect a projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display Connecting a projector Tol Monitor port Display cable optional gp aei Fay Note See the manual that came with your projector for more information on its installation and use Page 77 To select a display When you connect an external display to the Monitor port you can toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode for more information To Press Result Switch to an external display Fn F7 Toggles between the LCD the external display connected to the Monitor port or both the LCD and external display Only LCD gt LCD and external display Only external display ental 4 Note Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook otherwise Fn F7 will not work Page 78 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device such as an external mouse keyboard speaker and microphone to your notebook Page 79 To connect a USB device Note The following steps describe the procedure for connecting a USB mouse to your notebook Refer to the manual that came with your USB
16. all songs on an audio CD 1 Insert the audio CD into the optical drive The CD Playback panel appears D CD and drop it on Click Show List on the Record window The songs on the audio CD are listed in the List panel You can click CD Info to view information about the songs on your CD if you are connected to the Internet Select and drag M drive The Record window appears Select the format and bit rate for your recording session Click Record All to begin recording all the songs on the CD To record specific songs on an audio CD 1 2 Follow steps 1 3 as described in the previous section From the List panel use a check mark to select the songs you want to record Delete the check marks from those songs you do not wish to record e Select the format and bit rate for your recording session Click record to begin recording the selected songs Page 168 Playing songs on your hard disk drive Playlist E D Click g drive The Playlist Playback panel appears Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel The Playlists on your hard disk drive are displayed You can find a specific Playlist using the categories function Search for the desired Playlist by artist name genre or keywords Double click to select a Playlist Double click on a song to begin playback Playing a MiniDisc l Insert the MiniDisc into the MiniDisc drive The MiniDisc Playback panel appears o Note
17. gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press the Enter key 3 Press Vio select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key 4 Press gt to select Exit then press Vio select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key 7 Select Exit Save Changes then press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears 8 Select Yes then press the Enter key The notebook restarts Fa Note If this occurs on a regular basis visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport My notebook starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start e If you have connected an external optional floppy disk drive make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive non bootable e If a non bootable floppy disk is in a connected floppy disk drive follow these steps 1 Turn off the notebook and then remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly e If Windows still does not start follow the steps below to start the BIOS 1 Turn off the notebook 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook 3 Turn the notebook on again
18. in a car parked in the sun e Direct sunlight e High humidity or places with corrosive substances To prolong the life of the media use the supplied storage case See the instructions that come with your media for more information on its use Page 43 Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your notebook has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power be aware that the notebook automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management setting you select Fay Note If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a fully charged battery Page 44 Normal mode Normal mode is the normal state of your notebook when it is in use The power indicator displays green when your notebook is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk drive Page 45 Standby mode In Standby Mode the notebook saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode To activate Standby mode press Fn Esc
19. in a variety of formats to a location of your choice Page 150 Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software ImageStation is an online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends The ImageStation service requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web based service You must be connected to the Internet before uploading your pictures or movies with Smart Capture and ImageStation applications To upload with Movie Player 1 Click the Upload Button in Movie Player to begin transfer of your movie to the ImageStation Web site The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status Image Uploader window a Image Uploader Bl gt Waiting 2 Click Mio see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies A Note The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures or a movie No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded To upload with Still Viewer 1 Click the Upload button in Still Viewer The ImageStation Login window appears ImageStation Login window Welcome to ImageStation User Name o W Password I Save password 7 Inthe future do not show this screen If you are using ImageStation for the first time click Register to ImageStation Register to ImageStation 2 For first time users the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through th
20. 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 a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions 2 i LINK is a Sony trademark 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 a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 116 Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Your notebook comes with the following application and system recovery CDs To use your recovery CDs see Using Your Recovery CDs for more information Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables yo
21. playlists and audio files 7 File list view Playlist view Displays the contents of the folder selected in the file tree view 4 File tree view Playlist view Displays the folders available on your computer enabling you to locate your audio files Expand the views for the file list or Playlist drop down using the Playlist switch Ev button Page 156 Recording from a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in SonicStage 4 Note When you record from an audio CD from your optical disc drive for the first time the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears Click Start to verify your optical disc drive After the verification is performed recording begins 1 Insert an audio CD into your system s optical disc drive 2 Click the CD tab 3 Use the drop down lists to select the ATRAC3 bit rate CD drive and Record To destination CD tab window Recordable time available C 105kbps 9 Remain 4 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by clearing the check marks from the tracks you don t want to record You can clear all selected tracks by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All and then selecting the tracks you want to record If your Internet connection is active you can use the Mop Info button to view the name of your CD and its song titles 4 Note The CD Info button feature is not supported for all audio CDs 5 Click RB ec to Jukebox to begin recording When the record
22. scanning 1 At the first use of SonicStage Premium software a dialog box appears and prompts you to start scanning frequencies of FM radio stations Click Yes Your computer starts scanning and displays a progress window After scanning is complete the frequencies of available FM radio stations are sorted in ascending order and assigned a sequential number on the Preset panel 4 Note Subsequent scanning overwrites the FM radio stations listed on the Preset panel If you wish to keep the current list of FM radio stations select No when the scanning dialog box appears 2 Click A The FM Listening panel displays The computer tunes in to the preset FM radio station that is currently selected 3 You can use preset or manual tuning to change FM radio stations e To use preset tuning click FM MENU Y FM Menu and select Tuning Mode Preset from the menu e To use manual tuning click FM Menu and select Tuning Mode Manual from the menu Click Ei lon the FM Listening panel to locate a specific station or frequency For more information on selecting FM radio stations see the SonicStage Premium Help file Recording from an FM radio station You can record from an FM radio station and register the audio file to a Playlist on your hard drive 1 Click A The FM Listening panel appears 2 Select the desired FM radio station 3 Set up your audio input and recording settings by clicking REC Setting Your audio input and reco
23. simultaneously You can also click Start on the Windows taskbar select Shut Down and then use the drop down arrow to choose Standby To return to normal mode Press any key to return to normal mode Page 46 Hibernate mode In the Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off The power indicator is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode press the key combination Fn F12 4 Note The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and then the notebook enters Hibernate mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator turns off To return to normal mode To return to normal mode turn on the notebook by pressing the power button The notebook returns to its previous state 4 Note When returning from Hibernate mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the notebook starts normally if you press the power button and hold for more than four seconds e Time required to return to normal mode Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode e Power consumption Standby uses more power than Hibernate Page 47 Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet Fy Note In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line 1 Plug one end of the phone cable in
24. switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa e Make sure that the TV is connected configured and powered on correctly before starting the notebook See Selecting the Display Mode in the online User Guide for more information Page 186 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work If you are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See Connecting a PS 2 External Mouse or Keyboard for more information If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1i1 series check that the mouse is plugged into the USB port If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information My touchpad does not work properly You may have disabled the touchpad without connecting a mouse to the notebook To enable the touchpad l Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Programs Press the Enter key 2 Use the arrow keys to select Sony Notebook Setup and press the Enter key 3 Select Sony Notebook Setup and press the Enter key 4 Select the Touchpad tab and then Enable Touchpad 5 Press the Enter key You must restart the notebook to make the touchpad work again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click you must adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1l Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Control Pane
25. window appears Click the Capture button when you have finished recording your movie and the first frame of your movie appears in the Movie Player window You can record a movie for approximately 30 seconds The Movie Player feature automatically stops recording when this time limit is reached 4 Note If you have set the Capture button to use the Anti Ground setting you must click and hold the Capture button to record your movie Movie Player window Page 149 3 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play pause and stop buttons Click the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view your movie Each frame is displayed with an identifying number in the queue To manage your movie in Net Movie mode From the Movie Player window you can perform various functions using the task buttons e Delete Discard any frame or the entire movie by clicking the Delete button The frame or movie is removed from the Movie Player window e Upload Send your movies online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends The ImageStation service stores your movies online when you become a registered user See Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software e Mail E mail your movies to family and friends Click the Mail button and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the movie as an attachment e Save Click the Save button to compress and save your movie
26. 1 Double click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click the Effect button on the Effect tray Effect tray window Effect button selected Effect button Effect icons Additional effects 3 Drag the Effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the Edit tray 4 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the effect The added effect previews on the clip displayed in the Effect tray window Fy Note A preview of the added effect is displayed in the Effect tray window You can eliminate an effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon on the Edit tray See the online Help file for more information on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes Adding text effects to a scene or clip 1 Double click or drag the clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click the Text button on the Editing tray Effects Tray Text button selected 3 Click the Text Setting button to create customized text The Text Setting dialog box appears Enter your text and select the font size color and positioning for your text Pag i38 4 Drag the Text effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the Edit tray 5 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the text effect The clip displays the text effect in the Effect tray window 4 Note A preview of the added text and text effect is display
27. 30 seconds are automatically continued in a second file e You can record stereo audio stereo 1 while capturing video or you can add audio on the stereo 2 track after capturing the video data e You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape Perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use DVgate software does not support hard disk compression Do not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate software Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DVgate software Disable your screen saver program to avoid interruption during your capture sessions The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode e The information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate for tapes that are recorded using a mixture of both SP and LP modes Keep the video head of your digital video device properly cleaned Anomalies that you see in captured data may be due to dust or other particles on the video head e The last frame captured is one frame before your selected OUT point The frame you see immediately after clicking the OUT button is not captured To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape 4 Note You can record only AVI files MPEG files cannot be recorded e Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode
28. AV format e Devices that are compliant with OpenMG technology standards The USB ports on your computer enable you to connect a compatible device that can play and record your audio files e Devices that are connected to the computer s external input ports or jacks You can listen to and record froph e 162 connected device Audio file formats e OpenMG format ATRAC3 files with the file extension omg e WAV format e MP3 format e Audio files that are compliant with WMT Windowse Media Technology 4 Note Some MP3 WAV and WMT compliant files may have incompatible sampling rates and cannot be imported For details on importing files see the SonicStage Premium Help file Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD enables you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with SonicStage you need e Access to the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services e An EMD service provider Consult the provider for information about service 1 SonicStage Premium software does not support standard Memory Stick media blue color Page 163 To Use SonicStage Premium Software When you start SonicStage Premium software for the first time certain settings must be enabled in order to use the software to listen to FM radio stations and to play audio files Fy Note Connect th
29. Changing the clock speed mode e Right click the M icon on the lower right portion of the taskbar and select Properties The Intel SpeedStep technology dialog box appears e Select one of the following modes Icon Mode Description Maximum performance The Maximum performance mode sets the CPU s clock speed to its maximum speed at all times Auto performance In Auto performance mode the CPU clock speed changes automatically depending on usage Battery optimized The Battery optimized mode reduces the CPU clock speed and battery voltage to conserve power when the notebook is operating on battery power Page 101 Displaying Battery Information You can display information for each of the batteries in your notebook The following sections briefly describe how to display your notebook s general battery information Refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar To view the total charge remaining in the battery place the pointer over the battery status icon in the taskbar on the lower right corner of the screen Battery Information Toolbar Battery Information ip e Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining charge e Time indicator Displays estima
30. If the Playback panel does not automatically display click the B audio source icon You can double click the icon to automatically start playback of the MiniDisc 2 Click Play on the Playback panel to begin playback from the beginning of the MiniDisc 3 Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the MiniDisc is displayed 4 Select the song you wish to play Click Play on the Playback panel to begin the selected song 5 Click Stop on the Playback panel to stop playback 6 Click Play during playback to pause the song Click on the icon again to resume playback 7 Click Eject on the Playback panel to eject the MiniDisc from the drive a Caution Do not eject the MiniDisc media during playback Recording songs to a MiniDisc Check out When you record songs from an audio CD to a MiniDisc the songs are recorded into a Playlist on your hard disk drive and then checked out to the MiniDisc pai Note Before recording to a MiniDisc verify that the media is not write protected To record songs to a MiniDisc 1 2 Insert the audio CD into the optical drive Insert the MiniDisc media into the MiniDisc drive e CD and drop it on La Click Show List on the Record window The songs on the audio CD are listed in the List panel You can click the CD Info button to view information about the songs on your CD if you are connected to the Internet Select and drag MiniDisc The
31. PhotoCapture picture editor window appears 5 Click View to see an enlarged version of a selected picture You can use al i Rotate to change the position of a selected picture Click Delete to eliminate any unwanted pictures PhotoCapture editing window FPhotoCapture Fir shed to import photos L J Dispisy Launcher Ext Hepo Ver sor Aor naon g Page 127 Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures using your computer and home printer 1 Click to open the PhotoCollection window A list of folders is displayed on the left side of the window with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right PhotoCollection window EXP hotoColtection 0x Gam Photo Folder Photos in the My Pictures folder I lt PO ee Ge ped PO gt Pa Oispisy Launcher DES rep Version Information A 2 Select the desired folder From the thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to print 3 Click Photo Print at the top of the window Select the number of prints you want to make using the scroll arrows Click OK 4 Select the paper based on the picture positioning desired A layout preview is displayed on the left side of the window 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop down lists to select the printer and to set margins Printer and Paper selection window Print Setting Print All Print the C
32. Power Management commands PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device You can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action Icon Description j Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button on your computer Your notebook is preset to enter Standby mode after 25 minutes G Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power To return the system to the original state use the power button to turn on power The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard drive Page 99 Conserving battery power When using your notebook with a battery the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power See Power Management profiles for more information Page 100 Optimizing clock speed settings To customize your notebook s CPU performance you can set the clock speed according to one of three available modes Maximum performance Auto performance and Battery optimized
33. Stage Help Page 159 Additional features e SonicStage Tutorial SonicStage features are described in the Tutorial The user friendly interface instructs you on how to use all SonicStage features e SonicStage Backup Tool You can back up and restore music graphics and information data managed by SonicStage You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Backup Tool e Import audio files in various formats You can import audio files in various formats such as MP3 or WAV standards You can also import audio files that comply with the Microsoft Windows Media Technologies WMT standard identified by asf or wma extensions Manage your audio files through the Playlist feature of SonicStage e Manage imported songs on the Playlist Additional features are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of SonicStage You can manage your music by creating your own list of songs categorized by genre or artist displaying your song list in the Playlist feature and arranging your songs ina customized order using the Playlist folders Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single song or divide one song into two by using the Combine and Divide features e Simple mode The main SonicStage window viewed in Simple mode is a smaller compact version of Full mode This may be convenient when you want to listen to music with SonicStage software while using other applications or w
34. Stage sports a new music visualizer a sleek new player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Page 153 Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD enables you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with SonicStage you need e Access to the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services e An EMD service provider Consult the provider for service information 4 Note To protect your personal data Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer SSL an encryption protocol for communication between your browser and Sony s World Wide Web WWW server If you are accessing the Internet from an enterprise Local Area Network LAN you may not be able to use SSL due to the proxy server of the LAN Contact your network administrator for more information Page 154 Starting SonicStage 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs 2 Select SonicStage and then click SonicStage 4 Note The CDDBe Compact Disc Database Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to register with CDDB You need Internet access from your computer to register and use this service For more information regarding CDDB registration click the Help button 3 When you have registered with CDDB the Confirm the setup of SonicStag
35. Using PhotoAlbum Capture your special photos in an organized photo album You can share your custom made photo albums with friends and family l Click E to open the PhotoAlbum New Album window PhotoAlbum New Album window 8 EBPhotosibum New Album 4 Note If you wish to work on a previously created album do not click Create New Album Instead select the desired album from the Album Collection view on the right side of the window Click Create New Album The Select Photo window appears Select the photos you want to include in your album from the available folders displayed Click List to select individual pictures from each folder The Select Design window appears Select a design template for your album Use the scroll bar to see all available designs When you have selected the design the Select Layout window appears Select a page layout for your album A preview of your selected design and page layout is displayed Scroll through the album using the book icons at the bottom of the window Click Page List to edit your album Customize your album by adding more pictures decorations comments or deleting pages You can save your album before printing by clicking Save Click Print Select an album type and click Print again Note For information on stitching your album click Stitch Album See the online Help file for more details Page 131 Using LabelMaker Use LabelMaker to design o
36. V applications Fy Note Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Your computer s visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not appear exactly as shown in this section depending on the specific computer model you purchased Page 123 Overview of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK port and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats Media Bare DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc Media Bar DVD Player is created especially for high quality DVD playback You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features You can rewind or fast forward scenes from the DVD Player monitor as you would with any ordinary DVD player to easily find the scene you want to view Typical DVD playback features are available such as multiple angles audio language tracks and subtitles Media Bar DVD Player sea
37. W or CD R disc You can use Easy CD Creatore software to write data to a CD R or CD RW disc Easy CD Creator works only if the CD R or CD RW disc is formatted otherwise your notebook will not recognize it To create a CD R disc that is readable in a CD ROM drive make sure you finish the writing process before ejecting it For more information see the instructions included with the Easy CD Creator software Note For optimal writing speed deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 8x speed as Easy CD Creatore is preset to that speed Your notebook does not support 1x writing speed If you use CD RW or CD R writing software other than Easy CD Creator use PowerPanel to select the DVD Profile Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc When using Easy CD Creator Standard be sure to exit all other applications If your notebook computer has preinstalled Microsofte Office applications such as Excel Word and Outlook turn off the FindFast application Do not put your notebook into power saving mode while using Easy CD Creator Do not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your notebook if you are writing data to a CD RW or CD R disc Using battery power may result in data transfer failu
38. Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the VAIO User Guide This User Guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window o Note Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your computer Page 1 Using Your VAIO Notebook This section describes how to use your keyboard touchpad and optical drive You will also find information on how to connect your notebook to another computer or network Using the Keyboard Using the Touchpad VAIO Action Setup Center Jog Dial Control Using the Removable Hard Disk Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Using PC Cards Using a Second Battery Pack Using the Weight Saver Using Memory Stick Media Power Saving Modes Connecting a Phone Line Connecting with another VAIO computer Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN Page 2 Using the Keyboard Your notebook keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Escape key Function keys Print Screen key Correction keys F3 F4 ms ay eS Ser Lk j A Ctrl key Applicatio
39. able with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http www sonydirect com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Page 82 Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your notebook by puchasing and connecting external speakers See the manual supplied with the speakers for more information on their installation and use A Caution Do not place floppy disks on the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the floppy disks Page 83 Before you connect external speakers e Make sure your speakers are designed for notebook use e Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Page 84 To connect external speakers e Locate the Headphone jack identified by the O symbol on the back panel of the notebook Plug the speaker cable into this jack Connecting speakers to the headphone jack Speaker cable supplied with speakers jack 4 Note See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on their installation and use Page 85 Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone 4 Note Make sure your microphone is designed for notebook use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone Page 86 To connect an external microphone
40. as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 189 Troubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Refer to Application Driver and System Recovery CDs for more information When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your optical drive appears and the software does not start e Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again e Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up What software do I use for CD R CD RW software functions e Sony recommends using the preinstalled Drag n Drop CD software to create any CDs on your VAIO computer I cannot use the DVgate software e If your notebook is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile Preferably connect your notebook to AC power when using these features Page 190 Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work e Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line in the online user guide for more information e Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening f
41. as this could produce a malfunction in the device Avoid recording problems such as a single frame appearing in multiple frames by closing other applications on your system while recording e You cannot use multiple audio modes on the same tape If you have AVI files that use different audio modes the files cannot be recorded at the same time but must be recorded separately The DVgate software does not support AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression To maximize recording capabilities video and audio data are not available while you are recording If the DVgate software indicates that frames are dropped try closing all open applications or defragmenting your hard drive Page 134 DVgate Software Connecting a digital video camcorder Turn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to your computer After connecting the device turn its power back on You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder To use DVgate software with a digital video camcorder e Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this may produce a malfunction in the device Video captures larger than 2 GB 9 minutes and 30 seconds are automatically continued in a second file e You can record stereo audio stereo 1 while capturing video or you can add audio on the stereo 2 track after capturing the v
42. ay as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key A The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and functions with the Fn key for more information Applications ke pp y Page 3 5 The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Page 4 Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function H Fi Displays Windows Help S Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar Hsp Displays the desktop Aye Displays Windows Explorer Ayr Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu S ctri F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu Aim Minimizes all displayed windows Shift 2 M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size Hip Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn 4 Insert Displays the Properties window This i
43. ble with SonicStage Premium software f Audio source is an external device or media connected to the USB port on your computer A Audio source is your computer s built in FM tuner gt 52 Audio source is for recording purposes This icon identifies a device connected to the external input port or jack on your computer such as the LINE IN OPT IN or MIC Using the basic operations The functions and operation of each audio source is controlled through three windows e Playback Panel This window enables you to play songs from the selected audio source You can control the music by using functions such as repeat shuffle fast forward and rewind The available functions on the Playback panel may vary depending on the selected audio source icon e Contents Panel This window displays a list of songs from the audio source or from a Playlist You can also view information about the song such as the artist name song title or duration of playback e Edit Panel This window enables editing of the songs from the audio source You can rearrange song order or add delete songs from the audio source or Playlist Fy Note If you select the FM tuner or external device icons a Listening panel is displayed The functions of the Listening panel differ from the Playback panel See the SonicStage Premium Help file for more information Page 167 To Use Playback and Recording Features Playing an audio CD When you play an audi
44. button the wap seoording of unnecessary scenes it avoided C AANA comprmsred Maama Recording Time Apgromesate Sco a n secondi Appa 705KB Note Ri dewatie to have a video mal less than 1 MB Format tab view Capture Button tab view The Recording Options window has three tabs e Format You can adjust the compression rate for your movies in MPEG1 format or choose the AVI option for no compression You can also set the maximum recording time for your movie capture e Destination Select a file destination for your movies when recording video clips e Capture Button Set the characteristics of the software s on screen Capture button You can start and stop recording by clicking the Capture button this is the default characteristic You can select Anti Ground Shooting which allows recording to occur only while you click and hold the Capture button Recording will stop when you release the button 5 Click the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Settings window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects 4 Note You can remove all special effects by clicking the No Effects button To capture a movie in Net Movie mode l Use your digital camcorder to locate the view s you want to capture When you see the desired view in either the Smart Capture window or your camcorder s viewfinder click the Capture button to begin recording your movie The Movie Player
45. ce then transfer the data to your notebook e Exchange data with your notebook Page 89 Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point is designed for building a wireless Local Area Network LAN environment The Access Point comes with the Wireless LAN PC Card and required software You can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet installing the Wireless LAN PC Card in your notebook and using the provided software Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers Page 90 Wireless LAN PC Card The Wireless LAN PC Card which comes with the Wireless LAN Access Point can be purchased separately and is designed for building a wireless LAN environment The Wireless LAN PC Card can be used with or without the Access Point With the Access Point you can build a wireless LAN between computers that are equipped with the Wireless LAN PC Card and gain access to the Internet Without the Access Point you can achieve direct communication Peer to Peer mode between computers Fy Note For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com vaio Page 91 Customizing Y
46. ck OK The MX Equalizer Editor dialog box closes and the settings are registered for User1 or User2 depending on your selection Click OK The MX Equalizer window closes Using sound effect settings l 2 m EFFECT A Click A sound effects menu displays Select the desired sound effect from the menu Page 172 4 Note You may hear distortion during playback of some songs when sound effects have been added If this occurs select Sound Effect Off to turn off the sound effect Effect Description Vocal Canceller Reduce or cancel the vocals in a song You can also change the pitch of a song Reverb Add reverberation to the sound emulating different sound fields Settings Make fine adjustments to each sound effect See the SonicStage Premium Help file for more information on adjusting sound effects 3 Click Close The next time you play a song the selected sound effect is applied to the song Note You cannot apply sound effects to songs on a MiniDisc audio from an FM radio station or music from an external output Page 173 To Use the FM Tuner Your VAIO MX computer is equipped with a built in FM tuner enabling you to listen to and record from FM radio stations Your FM antenna wire or FM coaxial antenna supplied must be connected to your computer before you can listen to FM radio stations Listening to FM radio stations The first time that you use your FM tuner you are prompted to start automatic frequency
47. ck Play on the Playback panel to start the selected song Recording songs to a Memory Stick media or portable audio device Check out You can record songs from an audio CD to a MagicGate Memory Sticke media or external device that is compliant with OpenMG software standards The songs are recorded to the M drive on your hard disk drive and then checked out to the Memory Stick media or portable audio device Note Before recording to a Memory Stick media verify that the media is not write protected 1 Insert the audio CD into the optical drive 2 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot or connect the external device to the computer 3 Select and drag e CD and drop it on N Stick media or The Record window appears external device or media 4 Click Show List on the Record window The songs on the audio CD are listed in the List panel You can click CD Info to view information about the songs on your CD if you are connected to the Internet 5 Select the format and bit rate for your recording session For details on setting the format and bit rate see the SonicStage Premium Help file e 6 Click Record The recording session starts 7 Click Stop Record to stop or cancel the recording session Playing songs from a portable audio device SonicStage Premium software is preinstalled in your computer and is designed to be immediately compatible with most portable audio devices If your por
48. ck Yes Your computer starts scanning and displays a progress window 2 A dialog box appears with the message Confirm the setup of SonicStage Premium From this dialog box you can choose to e Set up SonicStage Premium software to automatically launch when you double click audio files e Select the type of audio files that can be played back with SonicStage Premium software e Confirm playback settings each time SonicStage Premium software is launched SonicStage Premium main window Page 164 Sonic Stege J OPETE A Audio source icons Identifies the audio sources B IMPORT button Displays the Import window c CD BACKUP button Displays the Create Audio CDs window D Simple Mode Switch button Switches the main window view to the simple mode view E Help button Displays the SonicStage Premium Help file F Operation area Displays the operation panels for the audio sources G MENU button Displays the main menu H Volume Control button Page 165 Increase or decrease sound volume when playing back songs from audio sources I Equalizer button Displays the MX Equalizer dialog box enabling you to change the equalizer options J Sound Effect button Enables or disables the current sound effect selection K Visualizer button Minimizes or maximizes the Visualizer window The Visualizer window offers various images that respond to music playback L Internet button Minimizes or ma
49. control Jog Dial Guide 2 Rotate or press the center Jog Dial control to use the desired function 3 To select another item repeat steps 1 through 3 above Page 14 Guide mode The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active Depending on the software you are using you can select items from the displayed list using the center Jog Dial control You can switch between guide mode and launcher mode by pressing the Ctrl key and the center Jog Dial control Using Guide mode The Jog Dial control window displays the function of the center Jog Dial control Page 15 Center Jog Dial back button The center Jog Dial control includes a back button located to the right of the control Pressing this button brings you back to the previous screen Page 16 Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony software If Sony software that supports the center Jog Dial control is active you can use the functions of the center Jog Dial control that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see the software application s Help Page 17 Using the center Jog Dial control with other software If the software you are using supports the center Jog Dial control you can still use the center Jog Dial control to scroll the window or adjust the window size Using a Dialog box When a window such as Screen Properties is active the Dialog box is di
50. creen Move the pointer over the Battery icon to see the tool tip that displays information about the active profile Double click the icon for additional information The Battery status icon indicates the battery power level and the Intel SpeedStep Technology status icon indicates the performance level of the CPU To activate the Power Management toolbar 1 Right click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Power Management The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar The current profile icon is highlighted on the Power Management toolbar It is the first icon farthest to the left and its appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected To change the power management profile click the current profile icon and then select a profile from the pop up list See Power Management profiles for a description of available options To select another power management profile click that icon in the Power Management toolbar Note When you use the battery pack to power your notebook your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power that profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your notebook Refer to the PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbars You can change t
51. d into the i LINK port on the left side of the notebook and the other end into the DV In Out port on the digital video camera recorder Connecting digital video camera recorder to i LINK port Digital video camera recorder To DV In Out i LINK cable optional Fay Note The above figure displays a connection to a Sony digital video camera recorder your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently Only Sony digital video camera ports labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your notebook will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK port on the notebook does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK port you cannot use the device with the notebook The notebook supports transfer rates 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 software applications you use See the documentation that accompanied your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end and VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter c
52. des You cannot change the settings of this profile C4 AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature oe Games isables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer J P Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system T Camera zes performance and power requirements for camera usage O ptimi h DVD ptimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage O Word Processing izes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system ny TO OE m Spreadsheet ptimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications O O Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout The Internal modem remains powered You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system D Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications Page 98
53. device for specific installation instructions e Locate the USB device identified by the Y symbol Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB device to USB port USB device You can use an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series not supplied with this notebook Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the notebook you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB port to use it One USB port supports one USB device 4 Note See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on its installation and use Page 80 Connecting an i LINK Device You can connect an i LINK enabled digital video camera recorder to the i LINKe S400 amp IEEE1394 port 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 81 To connect a digital video camera recorder e Plug one end of the i LINKe cable not supplie
54. disk drive optional USB port Page 54 To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing upward 2 Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a Floppy Disk Floppy disk Floppy disk drive Page 55 To remove a floppy disk e When you finish using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the floppy disk Removing a Floppy Disk Eject button LED indicator Page 56 Removing an external floppy disk drive when the notebook is on 4 Note If your notebook is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions 1 Double click S in the task tray 2 The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog displays 3 Select the USB Floppy Disk Drive by clicking it 4 Click Stop 5 Confirm the USB Floppy Disk Drive is selected in the Stop a hardware device dialog box 6 The message Floppy Disk Drive can now be safely removed from the system appears Click OK 7 Unplug the floppy disk drive from the notebook Page 57 To carry an external floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Carrying an External Floppy Disk Drive Page 58 Handling floppy disks e Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk e Keep floppy disks away from magnets e Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat source
55. e dialog box appears 4 Click Yes to continue SonicStage feature tabs Main window e CD tab co li The contents of your inserted audio CD are displayed enabling functions such as recording to the computer s hard disk drive e Import tab Import Import MP3 WAV or audio files on your computer to a Playlist F Playlist e Playlist tab View the available Playlists as tree list or list only amp Transfer e Transfer tab external device or media View the available Playlists on your computer You can transfer the audio files to an e Device Media tab Q Device Media media View the status of your audio files connected external device or inserted 2 Internet e Internet tab The browser view displays your connection to the Internet enabling you to locate audio files and use EMD services SonicStage main window Playlist view 1 Feature tabs Changes the screen view according to the selected feature 5 Tutorial Click to open or close the Tutorial feature Page 155 2 Player control buttons Controls playback functions such as play pause stop fast forward and reverse You can increase or decrease volume and switch view modes 6 Internet address drop down list Displays current and recently visited Internet addresses Click the Go to URL link button to immediately connect to your favorite Web sites 3 Playlist drop down list Playlist view Displays available
56. e FM Tuner before attempting to scan the frequencies of available FM radio stations in the SonicStage Premium software application Starting SonicStage Premium Software First time 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage Premium and then click SonicStage Premium 3 At the first use of SonicStage Premium software a dialog box appears and prompts you to register with the Compact Disc Database CDDB music service From this dialog box you can choose to e Click Cancel and end the CDDB registration process for the current session The CDDB registration dialog box displays the next time you start SonicStage Premium software e Create a new CDDB account If you are connected to the Internet before launching SonicStage Premium software follow these steps 1 Select This is a new CDDB Registration Click Next 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process e Access your existing CDDB account If you are connected to the Internet before launching SonicStage Premium software follow these steps 1 Select I already have a CDDB Nickname Click Next 2 Follow the on screen instructions to log on and access your existing account The SonicStage Premium main window appears enabling you to continue your launch of the SonicStage Premium software 1 In the software s main window a dialog box appears You are prompted to start scanning FM radio station frequencies Cli
57. e Locate the Microphone jack identified by the symbol on the back panel of the notebook A protruding dot above the Microphone jack further distinguishes this jack from other jacks and ports Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack Connecting microphone to microphone jack Microphone optional To Microphone jack A Fy Note See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on its installation and use Page 87 Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities The following peripheral devices can be connected to your notebook to expand the capabilities of your computer and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or personal needs e A Personal Digital Assistant PDA e A Wireless LAN Access Point e A Wireless LAN PC Card Page 88 Personal Digital Assistant A handheld PDA is the quintessential personal planner and entertainment center that fits in your pocket With a PDA you can easily perform the following functions e Enter your schedule details in the calendar and view them by the day week or month and even set an alarm to remind you of important events e Keep your contact names addresses phone numbers and other details in the address book and find them when you need them e Add tasks to the To Do List prioritize them and assign them due dates e Synchronize your data with the software on your notebook to back up your data e Track expenses when you are out of the offi
58. e Transfer the imported songs in your music database to a MiniDisc MagicGate Memory Stick media or other external device or media e Use SonicStage Premium software s sound effects equalizer or visualizer to enhance your listening experience e Set up timed events using Timer Playback Timer Recording and Sleep Timer For more information about SonicStage Premium software features follow these steps to access the SonicStage Premium Help file 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and select All Programs 2 Select SonicStage Premium and click SonicStage Premium Help SonicStage Premium software compatibility The software is compatible with several media devices and types of audio files You can play back listen to and record with the following Media e Audio CDs Including CD Extra and CD Text You can play back record to the hard disk drive and make backup CDs e MiniDiscs You can play back MiniDiscs that are recorded in LP stereo stereo and mono recording modes The M drive enables recording check out to MiniDisc media e MagicGate Memory Sticks media You can play back songs from the media using the Memory Stick slot on your computer The M drive enables recording check out to MagicGate Memory Stick media Devices e FM Tuner Your VAIO MX computer features a built in FM tuner enabling you to listen to and record from FM stations Your recorded material is converted into OpenMG format or W
59. e driver software that came with your printer Page 72 To connect a USB printer Plug the optional USB printer cable into one of the three USB ports on your notebook and the USB port on your printer Connecting a USB Printer Power cord Printer USB printer cable not supplied fo Note See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its installation and use Page 73 Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook For example you can use the notebook with any of the following e Computer display monitor e Multimedia computer display e Projector Note Connect the external display before you turn on the notebook Page 74 To connect a computer display e Locate the Monitor jack identified by the symbol on the back of the notebook Plug the display cable not supplied into this port e If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Connecting an external computer display O Display cable optional Monitor port o Note See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on its installation and use Connecting a multimedia display Multimedia display t To AV Out jack Display cable optional Page 75 To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect your notebook to a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and
60. e initial registration process Follow the on screen instructions If you are already a registered member provide your login name and password The Image Uploader window appears 3 From the Still Viewer window click the Upload button to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web site The Image Uploader window displays your Internet connection and upload status Click Mio see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies 4 Note The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures or a movie No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded 4 Go to_http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the on screen instructions to access your ImageStation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active Fy Note Page 151 Sony recommends that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if compressed or 2 GB if not compressed Large movie files take longer to upload to the ImageStation Web site Page 152 SonicStage Software SonicStage software is a new jukebox application that adds a host of new features to its predecessor OpenMG Jukebox SonicStage software lets you play and record from audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining copyright information Continuing to take advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage Sonic
61. e the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your notebook Use an appropriate screwdriver Removing the memory module cover 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your notebook to discharge any static electricity 5 Remove the memory module Removing memory module 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrow 2 Pull the memory module in The memory module is released the direction of the arrow 6 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover pai Note Your notebook comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot To upgrade your memory removal of these modules may be necessary before installing your upgrade memory module Page 111 Installing a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of Removing a memory module for removing the preinstalled memory 2 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 3 Install the memory module by sliding it into the memory module slot Press the module into place until it clicks Installing memory module 1 Slide the memory 2 Press the module into place module into the slot until it clicks 4 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay Page 112 Viewing the amount of memory 1 Restart the notebook 2 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar select VAIO and then click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 3 Click the About This Computer tab to view the amount of system mem
62. ed in the Effects tray window From the Edit tray you can eliminate a text effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon See the online Help file for more information on adjusting Text effects Saving a movie 1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray 2 Click the Export button on the Story Board tray 3 Select the format in which you want the movie to be saved Note You can click on each export format to view its description and use Export window MPEG1 Attach to E Mail 160x112 MPEG1 Imag ion 160x112 QuickTime Movie 160x120 15fps RealVideo 160x120 15fps QuickTime Movie 320x240 30fps MPEG1 320x240 30fps DY AYVI 720x480 29 97 fps 4 Click Next 5 Confirm that you want to continue 6 Locate the folder to which you want to save the file name your file and click Save 4 Note The time required to export your movie file may vary depending on the format selected See the online Help file for more information on exporting a movie Page 139 Using ImageStation online service with MovieShaker software ImageStation is an online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends ImageStation requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web based service You must be connected to the Internet before uploading your pictures or movies using MovieShaker and ImageStation applications To
63. el appears The Check in Check out window appears if the external device or media is connected or inserted while SonicStage Premium is running You can play songs by using the Playback panel on the right side of this window If the Playback panel does not automatically display click the icon with the external device media connected or inserted into your computer You can double click the icon to automatically start playback of the songs on the device or media Note 2 Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the external device or media is displayed 3 Select the song you wish to play Click Play on the Playback panel to start the selected song Note You may not be able to play back songs on the audio device or media that were checked out from a different computer Page 171 To Use the Visualizer Equalizer and Sound Effects Your VAIO MX computer has special features to enhance your music experience You can view synchronized images while listening to music enhance the sound quality and add special effects to your favorite songs Using the Visualizer 4 VISUALIZER Click The Visualizer window appears Click the Options button and point to Select Visualizer The images on the Visualizer window change enabling you to select your preference Click the Full Screen button or double click anywhere on the Visualizer window to view the images in full screen mode
64. entification Wizard To set the connections bindings and provider order 1 Right click My Network Places and select Properties 2 Click Advanced and select Advanced Settings This will give you access to Adapters and Protocol Bindings and Provider Order Page 51 Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your notebook by connecting a variety of peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive Connecting a Port Replicator Connecting a PS 2 External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an Audio Device Connecting an Audio Video Device Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an External Display Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities Page 52 Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a Sony USB floppy disk drive not supplied to the Y usB port on your notebook Page 53 To connect an external floppy disk drive 4 Note You do not need to shut down your notebook before connecting or disconnecting a floppy disk drive Plug the USB cable from the optional floppy disk drive into the Y uss port on the back panel of the notebook The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing upward Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive Floppy
65. ernal mouse or keyboard e Locate the mouse and keyboard port on the port replicator identified by the 8 symbols e Plug the mouse or the keyboard cable into this port with the arrow facing upward Connecting external mouse or keyboard o Note See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on its installation and use Page 65 Connecting an Audio Device You can connect an audio device to the optional port replicator or the notebook See the manual and online help that came with your audio device for detailed instructions Note To connect an audio device use mini plug cables shorter than 2 meters and with no resistance Page 66 Connecting a CD player active speaker or an amplifier Use the optional port replicator to connect a CD MiniDisc or audio cassette player to the LINE IN jack and experience higher quality audio You may also take advantage of audio output sources and connect an active speaker or an amplifier to the Headphone jack on the notebook Connecting an Audio Device to the Port Replicator To Headphone jack P ja b Active speaker To LINE IN jack gt amplifier etc Audio cable optional CD MiniDisc or Audio cable optional player Without the optional port replicator simply connect an audio output device to the Headphone jack on the notebook Connecting an Audio Device to the Notebook To Head phone jack gt Active s
66. ess the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and then click Shut Down on the Windows Security screen e If the previous step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds This turns off the power e If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD restart the notebook by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and then clicking Shut Down on the Windows Security screen e Unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your notebook Note Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the notebook with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open The power management setting is not responding Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if it is interrupted or if you attempt to make changes before the notebook completely enters a lower power state such as Hibernate e To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Restart the notebook by clicking Start on the Windowse taskbar and selecting Shut Down Use the drop down arrow to select Restart and click OK o Note If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook The sound of my notebook s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU s
67. g steps 1 Connect the TV to the notebook 2 Restart the notebook and wait until it finishes 3 Toggle between your LCD and your TV with the Fn F8 key combination Your image is now displayed on both LCD and TV Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software Fy Note A part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV display if the resolution of your ntoebook is more than 1024 x 768 dots Page 69 Connecting a Parallel Port Printer You can connect a Windows 2000 operating system compatible printer to your notebook to print documents Page 70 To connect a printer e Locate the Printer port identified by the symbol Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the notebook Printer connector Power cord Printer cable To supplied with the printer Printer pa Note See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its installation and use If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode see Troubleshooting the Printer for more information Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information Page 71 Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a Windows 2000 operating system compatible USB printer to any of your notebook s three USB ports to print documents Fy Note To use a printer first install th
68. gles the built in speaker off and on n J F4 Speaker volume Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then For gt To decrease volume press Fn F4 then 4 or rn Q F5 Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then For gt To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then Vor Fn ECD F7 Switch to the external monitor LCD Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the O Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Only LCD gt LCD and external display Only external display Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook otherwise Fn F7 will not work Fn Fs Control AV out Toggles between LCD only external only and dual LCD TV display modes only Only LCD gt LCD and external display a Only external display ao Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook otherwise Fn F8 will not work Zz Fn Elri Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you run this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on power Fn Esc Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the po
69. has the MG mark MS To insert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot 4 Note Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place Inserting Memory Stick media Memory Stick media lt gt Insert Memory Stick media with the arrow facing toward the Memory Stick media slot 4 Note At the default setting the Visual Flow application starts automatically when you insert a Memory Stick media You can change this setting in VAIO Action Setup To view the contents of Memory Stick media Click the Removable Disk S icon under My Computer to see the contents of the Memory Stick media To remove Memory Stick media 1 Check that the access light is off Page 39 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the notebook 3 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out 4 Note Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely from the slot Page 40 Write protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is designed with a write protect tab to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection 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 Us
70. he daily or weekly timer event setup is completed At every scheduled time SonicStage Premium software automatically starts the event from the selected audio source 4 Note You can display the Timer Programming Setting window by double clicking anywhere on the Calendar that does not have a Timer Bar displayed Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer function places your computer into Stand by mode after a predetermined period of time 1 Click 2155P Sleep The default Sleep Timer duration is 90 minutes When the timer countdown is completed the computer goes into Stand by mode 2 Click the Sleep button to decrease the countdown duration by 10 minute increments Additional information about Timer events If you perform any of the following operations when a timer event is set to begin the scheduled event does not occur e Playing back songs or listening to audio from any audio source e Recording songs from an audio CD to a Playlist e Creating a backup audio CD Page 176 e Writing songs from a Playlist to a CD R media e Performing a check in or check out of songs e Importing audio files e Leaving the computer turned off When you attempt to change a timer event the following aspects cannot be altered e The date time and duration of a completed or incomplete timer event e The date time and duration of a timer event in progress or about to start within three minutes You can change the ending time if it is at leas
71. he directional arrows on your keyboard or the Sony Jog Dial control on those models that offer the Sony Jog Dial control 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select All Programs 2 Select VisualFlow then click VisualFlow VisualFlow main window CD Drive F Shared Documents Removable Disk E Local Disk C Local Disk D name 3 Click an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display layout 4 Click an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method 5 Placing your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick properties 6 Placing your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions 7 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen Double clicking an image shows an enlarged view 8 The movie file starts playback when the view is enlarged Click on the movie files again to restore the view to normal Fy Note While an image is enlarged the Launch toolbar appears at the bottom of the window Any associated application can be activated from this point Page 180 Additional Software Information VAIO Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Components is a software plug in for Adobe Premieree that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder If your VAIO computer did not have Adobee Premieres software
72. he power management settings such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen To customize Power Management settings 1 Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar 2 Select Edit Create Profiles from the menu 3 Click a profile whose setting you want to change from the list in the left field 4 Double click an item whose setting you want to change from the list in the right field 5 Click the desired setting 6 Click the File menu and then click Save 7 Click the File menu and then click Exit Page 97 Power Management profiles The PowerPanel utility provides several predefined power management profiles Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Power Management profile or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are Icon Description a Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power we Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the notebook and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time period E Disable Power Management Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate mo
73. henever you feel the Full mode view is intrusive The design of the main SonicStage window in simple mode can be changed by selecting a new Skin which enhances the window s appearance The Simple mode feature enables you to perform playback operations only Page 160 SonicStage Premium Software SonicStage Premium software is a unique integrated software application that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording using the MiniDisc drive FM tuner or DVD RW drive of your VAIO MX computer You can easily record your favorite music from external analog and digital audio devices such as a CD player SonicStage Premium software has several jukebox features including a music Visualizer audio CD burning capability and an equalizer for fine tuning your audio playback A Note SonicStage Premium software is available only on VAIOe MX computer models i Your VAIO MX computer has SonicStage Premium software preinstalled Some manuals or online help files may provide information about SonicStage software which is a lighter version with fewer features Follow the information provided in this guide or in the SonicStage Premium online Help file to learn how to use SonicStage Premium software Page 161 Overview of SonicStage Premium Software SonicStage Premium software has unique features that integrate with your MiniDisc drive FM tuner and DVD RW drive The y features expand the compatibility of the built in audio device
74. ia into the slot and press Enter to continue This enables the media to finish reading or writing data You can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders The media slot can accommodate one Memory Stick media at a time You may copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Only MagicGate Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data such as music Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media Recorded music is limited to private use only Using recorded music for any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you format Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep A Caution 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 Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to e Extremely high temperatures such as
75. ideo data e You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape Perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use DVgate software does not support hard disk compression Do not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate software Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DVgate software Disable your screen saver program to avoid interruption during your capture sessions The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode e The information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate for tapes that are recorded using a mixture of both SP and LP modes Keep the video head of your digital video device properly cleaned Anomalies that you see in captured data may be due to dust or other particles on the video head e The last frame captured is one frame before your selected OUT point The frame you see immediately after clicking the OUT button is not captured To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape 4 Note You can record only AVI files MPEG files cannot be recorded e Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the device Avoid recording problems such as a single frame appearing in multiple frames by closing other applications on your system while reco
76. iends The ImageStation service stores your still images online when you become a registered user See Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software e Mail E mail your still images to your family and friends Click the Mail button and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the still image as an attachment e Save Click the Save button to save your still image in a variety of formats to a location of your choice Note You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e mail your still images or videos Page 148 Using Net Movie Mode 1 From the Start button in the Windows taskbar select All Programs select Smart Capture and then click Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears Connect your compatible i LINK digital camcorder to your computer with an i LINK cable optional An image appears in the Smart Capture main window Verify that the Mode dial is set to Net Movie Click the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode Click the Options button to view the available options for your movie capture The Recording Options window appears Recording Options window Species the type of tke and the mamas seceding tme Select the start stop made fo br poe wdc pail inps when rou pest agen uNe Type of Fie G Were Conran MEP con noie ANTI GROUND SHOOTING Smart Capture seconds oriy wile you prese down the CAPTURE
77. ine Standard or Economy image quality e Destination Select a file destination for your pictures 6 Click the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Settings window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects Effect Settings window Effect Settings Re No Etec Fy Note You can use a different special effect for each picture or you can remove all special effects by clicking the No Effects button To capture a picture in Still mode Page 147 1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture When you see the desired image in the Smart Capture window click the Capture button The Still Viewer window appears You can capture one picture or several pictures at a time Still Viewer window Click here to enter comments 2 Click the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures As each image is captured it appears in the Still Viewer window with a text balloon to add your comments and an identifying number in the viewer queue To manage pictures in Still mode From the Still Viewer window you can perform various functions using the task buttons e Delete Discard any or all of your still images by clicking the Delete button Select a single image or all and the image s is torn and removed from the Still Viewer window e Upload Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and fr
78. ing is finished the new playlist appears in the File tree view of the Playlist window Page 157 Transferring songs Check In Check Out You can transfer songs between the playlists in the SonicStage software and external devices or media For more information on using your external devices or media see the instructions supplied with the device or media These instructions are for using the Check In Check Out 1i step method For information on using another method see Changing the check in check out settings in the SonicStage online Help file Check Out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window Transfer window a Group Fong a P Inpa Source a P Various Seach E Keyword Search A y AS Songs Ejro erdes Bco nfo Else ect Bl tave Print Stop Remain C 421 4M8 3 Select the Playlist that contains the song that you want to check out The songs in the playlist are shown in the Playlist view panel located in the center of the Transfer window 4 From the Playlist view panel select the song to be checked out To check out more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and select the additional songs 5 Click Out or drag the song to the de
79. ing the Write protect tab Write protect Write protect Back of Memory Stick Media Page 41 Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick 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 Follow the procedures included here For more details about using Memory Stick Formatter refer to Formatter Help A Caution Reformatting erases all current data that is stored on Memory Stick media Before you reformat confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the notebook See To insert Memory Stick media for more information on inserting Memory Stick media 2 Click the Start button point to Programs click Memory Stick Utility and then click Memory Stick Formatter 3 Click Start Formatter Memory Stick Formatter begins Note Do not try to format the Memory Stick using the Windows formatting function Page 42 When using Memory Stick media 4 Note When the write protect tab of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Before using Memory Stick media back up important data Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media If the media is removed prematurely a blue screen with an error message appears prompting you to continue or exit Reinsert the med
80. ions allow you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer Digital Print can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs Drag n Drop CD DigiOn Inc and Easy Systems Japan Ltd Drag n Drop CD is designed to be the most simple software to make your own CD Users can create their own best AudioCD or data CD that can be read in many PCs With Drag n Drop CD you can also create your own backup CD from the original CD that you own DVgate on selected models Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK port and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats Microsofts Word on selected models Microsoft Corp Microsoft Word makes it easy to create common Web e mail and print documents for use around the world It embraces HTML as a first class file format and extends Word s ease of use to the Web and e mail Word also extends that ease of use to international users making it simple to create multi
81. l and then Mouse 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action If you are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse You should restart your Notebook Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press the U key to open the Shut Down Windows screen 3 Press the R key to restart your computer and click OK If your Notebook does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and then select Shut Down The Shut Down Windows screen appears Press the R key to restart your Notebook and click OK If your Notebook still does not start press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the notebook If you are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the touchpad or mouse drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information Page 187 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices I cannot establish a connection between two
82. lingual documents MovieShaker on selected models Sony Electronics Inc Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony digital still camera or a Sony Mavicae camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder PC Cilline Trend Micro Inc PC Cillin provides portable easy to use real time antivirus security at your computer s entry point beaming synchronization Internet access to defend against potential threats hidden inside files e mail or on the Web Quickene Intuit Inc Quicken software is the fastest easiest way to organize your finances Quicken softwae works just like your checkbook so it s easy to learn and use You can even pay your bills online Quicken software manages all of your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans QuickTimee Page 115 Apple Computer Inc The versatile QuickTime software is used to play hundreds of different kinds of files including video audio and virtual reality VR movies You can play QuickTime files referred to as QuickTime movies using QuickTime Player or any othe
83. mlessly integrates a premium audio visual experience with an easy to use software interface MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony digital still camera or a Sony Mavica camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share via e mail A smart solution for computer digital audio video and network convergence SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor OpenMG Jukebox Continuing to take advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage sports a new music visualizer a sleek new player skin design audio CD burning capability and a paramet
84. notebook My PC Card is not working e Check that the PC Card is installed properly e Check that the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft Windowse e Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using Page 188 e If you are using two PC Cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using e Check that any necessary drivers were installed properly See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information on installing the drivers I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i LINK cable 1 Disconnect the i LINK cable from both computers and reconnect it 2 Wait for the computers to respond If neither computer responds after a few moments restart both computers Note The computers may not recognize an i LINK connection after returning from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If that happens restart the computers to establish a connection 1 i LINK is a Sony trademark used 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 connector may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such
85. ns Navigation Fn key key keys Windows key Numeric keypad Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Shift Ctrl Alt keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctri S The Shift key operates the same w
86. o CD in your computer s optical drive for the first time you are prompted to select playback options and to check the operation of the drive Follow the instructions in the dialog boxes and set up SonicStage Premium software to automatically play your audio CDs and to verify the optical drive operation l 7 Insert the audio CD into the optical drive The CD Playback panel appears 4 Note Click on the Playback panel to begin playback from the beginning of the audio CD If the Playback panel does not automatically display click the icon You can double click the icon to automatically start playback of the audio CD Click EMASE S Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the audio CD is displayed Select the song you wish to play Click Play on the Playback panel to begin the selected song Note You can double click on a specific song to automatically begin playback Click m 5 00 on the Playback panel to stop playback Click E during playback to pause the song Click on the icon again to resume playback Click S Eject on the Playback panel to eject the audio CD from the drive o Note The Timer Playback and Sleep Timer functions are disabled during song playback A Caution Do not open or close the optical drive during playback Recording an audio CD You can record songs from an audio CD and register them to a Playlist on your hard disk drive To record
87. o image from your digital camera or camcorder The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image indicating that there is no data input from a digital camera or camcorder When you connect your digital camera or camcorder to your system with an i LINK cable and turn it on an image appears in the main window Some cameras and camcorders need to have a recording media inserted before an image can be displayed in the Smart Capture window Consult the manual supplied with your digital camera or camcorder for more information Page 146 Using Still Mode 1 Click Start in the Windowse taskbar and click All Programs 2 Select Smart Capture and then click Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears 3 Connect your compatible i LINK digital camera or camcorder to your computer with an i LINK cable optional An image appears in the Smart Capture main window 4 Check that the Mode dial is set to Still Click the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode 5 Click the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture The Still Image Options window appears Still Image Options window The Still Image Options window has four tabs e Capturing Mode You can choose between Normal Self timer or Panorama Capture modes e Image Size Select the image size horizontal by vertical in pixels e Image Quality Set the quality of your pictures as they are being saved by selecting F
88. onnections between your external speakers and the notebook l Click Start Settings Control Panel System and then select the Hardware tab 2 Click Device Manager and make sure the correct drivers are properly installed e Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction e If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging e Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction If this occurs do not use it for at least one hour My optical drive tray does not open e Check that the notebook is turned on e Press the Eject button on the optical drive e If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a thin pointed object such as a paper clip in the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot use Digital Video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears e Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected e If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination or order of the devices may be causing the problem In this case turn off your notebook and all connected devices Disconnect the devices that are not in use Check the connections for each device and then restart your
89. ons e Software Support Information Page 194 Support Options If you have questions about your notebook or the preinstalled software refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Notebook User Guide The online VAIO Notebook User Guide and this printed VAIO Notebook Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your notebook capabilities and solve common problems The Quick Start is supplied with your notebook 2 Software Manuals and Online Help Files The software preinstalled on your notebook may come with an online manual These manuals are stored on the hard disk drive as online Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific software application Some software applications may come with a printed manual 3 Operating System Online Support Your notebook comes preinstalled with Microsofte Windowse For operating system support contact Sony Customer Support by calling 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 4 VAIO Support Agent Windowse 2000 You can find VAIO Support Agent from the Windows desktop Windows XP You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking the Start button and then Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software
90. or a dial tone e Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct e Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible e If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the modem drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information My modem connection is slow Your notebook is equipped with a V 90 K56flex compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP check the following e Ask your phone company to check that your phone line is free from any line noise e If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems e If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems e If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Page 191 Troubleshooting Audio My speakers make no sound e Ifthe built in speakers are turned off press the key combination Fn F3 to turn on the speakers You can also turn on the speakers using the cente
91. ormation click the Help button pa Note If you cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display change the monitor or TV setting by clicking on the Secondary icon and changing it to Primary fo Note You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Turn on the notebook after you connect the external display Multiple Monitors and Mobility Radeon Properties screen Multiple Monitors and Mobility Radeon Properties a 2 xj Genera Adapter Montor Troubleshooting Colo Management Ez Dina Z Coe YE Opat E Diea a0 EED Onter Page 105 Changing the window design of Sony software To change the window design 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then point to Control Panel 2 Click UI Design Selector 3 Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design 4 Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 5 To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt then click OK 6 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays Note This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Page 106 Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook
92. ory If the additional memory is not shown repeat the steps described in the Installing a Memory Module section 4 Note The amount of memory displayed in the Sony Notebook Setup screen is not always correct The video adapter uses some system memory and that amount of memory does not appear as part of the total memory shown in the Sony Notebook Setup screen Page 113 About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section provides the following information e Software Overview e Application Driver and System Recovery CDs e Using Your Recovery CDs Page 114 Software Overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below depending on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation Adobee Acrobats Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software allows you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms Adobee Photoshope Elements on selected models Adobe Systems Inc Using state of the art image editing tools you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing opt
93. otebook automatically and start the selected application or document Center Jog Dial Control Center Jog Dial Control The center Jog Dial control window always appears in the display It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode Page 12 Using the center Jog Dial control This section explains how to use the center Jog Dial control For information on how to change the settings of the center Jog Dial control right click the Jog Dial Utility icon or gt in the task tray and click Help Topics Page 13 Launcher mode The center Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active When you select an item in the Jog Dial control window and it is displayed between orange bars you can press the center Jog Dial control to view a submenu of that item Using Launcher mode To use the center Jog Dial control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial Utility icon in the taskbar Alternatively you can press the Ctrl key and the center Jog Dial control while the Jog Dial control window is active to switch to launcher mode Jog Dial Launcher ATE Window Switche Folder Browser To select a desired item proceed as follows 1 Rotate the center Jog Dial control to select the item you want then press the center Jog Dial control The Jog Dial Launcher window switches to guide mode and shows the function of the center Jog Dial
94. our VAIO Notebook You can customize the settings of your notebook The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook s default settings You can also refer to Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information e Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen e Controlling Power Management e Displaying Battery Information e Selecting the Display Mode Page 92 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windowse taskbar 2 Select Programs Sony Notebook Setup and then click Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup tabs for more information 4 After you finish making your changes click OK Page 93 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windowse taskbar 2 Select Programs Sony Notebook Setup and then click Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup tabs for more information 4 After you finish making your changes click OK Page 94 Sony Notebook Setup tabs Tab Description About This Computer Display system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Printer Select printer port mode settings Initial Setting Change the vol
95. our notebook does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook 2 Turn on the notebook When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 4 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press Enter 5 Make sure Yes is selected then press Enter 6 Press the arrow keys to select Save and Exit and then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Make sure Yes is selected then press Enter The notebook restarts from the Recovery CD Fy Note Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the next CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 minutes to 60 minutes to complete Page 121 After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system Page 122 VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO computer is preconfigured with a collection of audio and video AV applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology This section describes the VAIO A
96. pact portable and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The medium is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Page 38 Types of Memory Stick media The following two types of Memory Stick media can be used with your notebook e MagicGate Memory Stick media hereafter called MG Memory Stick media which is provided with copyright protection Pans e Memory Stick Memory Stick media which does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate Memory Stick media Some music files with secure copyright protection may be stored on MG Memory Stick media but not on regular Memory Stick media You can also use MagicGate media compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your notebook You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media For example you can copy an ordinary file on a MG Memory Stick media that already contains music What is MagicGate Memory Stick media MagicGate Memory Stick media provides copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback 4 Note MG Memory Stick media
97. peaker S amplifier etc Audio cable optional Page 67 Connecting an Audio Video Device You can connect an audio video AV device such as a TV or a VCR to the optional port replicator or the notebook 4 Note Prior to attaching a video device unplug the connecting cable from the Monitor jack To connect an AV device to the optional port replicator use the S video jack and the Headphone jack which require a S video cable and an audio cable To connect an AV device to the notebook use the AV out jack which requires an audio video cable Remember to switch the TV input channel to external input and set up the TV configuration system See Selecting the Display Mode for more information Connecting a TV to the Port Replicator S video Jack To S video If you connect an AV device to the S video jack you must use the Audio L and the Audio R Also the S video jack and the AV out jack are not designed to be used simultaneously If you connect cables to both jacks only the S video jack will function Connecting a TV to the Notebook Power cord supplied with TV p To AV out jack Audio video cable optional o Note Page 68 See the manual that came with your peripheral device for more information on its installation and use If you insert a DVD in your optical drive to watch a video on your TV the Fn F8 key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV Do the followin
98. peed See PowerPanel Help for more information Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised e Your computer uses speed controlling technology The System Properties dialog box may display the CPU s current speed rather than the maximum speed Page 185 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank e Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on e Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on e Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged e The notebook may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen e The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing the F7 key several times My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and the D key twice to refresh the screen The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your display for more information I want to change the video resolution of my display Follow this procedure to change the video resolution of your display e Click Start select Settings Control Panel and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears e Click the Settings tab e Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution I cannot
99. problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states 5 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport 6 Sony Fax on Demand This service which requires a fax machine or your fax software provides answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 7 Sony Customer Support Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your notebook by calling 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Page 195 Software Support Information Adobe Acrobats Readere Photoshope Elements Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST America Onlinee America Online Inc Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 6364 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin
100. profile to DVD You can also set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection if the display is not clear when using other profiles o Note Automatic Profile Selection sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted See Controlling Power Management for more information e If you connect your notebook to a TV display you may need to adjust the display resolution Read the suggestions below to set the display resolution to the proper dimensions Also see Selecting the Display Mode for more information e If the notebook is set to the default display setting part of the video screen will not appear To view the entire screen adjust the display resolution to 640 x 480 A Caution Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD You cannot use the Fn F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Do not switch between LCD and the external display while the DVD is playing This may cause a malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD Change the settings to disable the screen saver and the virus checker Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access This may cause the notebook to malfunction Page 24
101. r application such as a Web browser or word processor that supports QuickTime software Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycame Camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent provides immediate interactive online support with information about your preinstalled software and answers to frequently asked questions VisualFlow Sony Electronics Inc VisualFlow software is a state of the art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Sticke media It displays any still picture movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file but also enables playback of files by other applications such as PictureGear Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer WinDVD InterVideo Inc WinDVD is a simple to use DVD player including all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player while also offering advanced display and navigation features such as zoom pan bookmark and time search 1 i LINK is a Sony trademark used
102. r Jog Dial control e Ifthe speaker volume is turned to the minimum press the key combination Fn F4 and then press F or gt to increase the volume or you can use the center Jog Dial control to adjust the volume e If nothing is displayed when you press the key combination Fn F3 or Fn F4 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar 2 Select Settings Control Panel and then System The System Properties window opens 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window opens 4 Double click Sound video and game controllers The SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Properties window opens 5 Make sure the General tab is open and select Use this device enable in the Device usage box e If your notebook is powered by batteries check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged e If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up e Check the volume controls in the Windowse taskbar e If you connect external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged e If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable e If you are still experiencing problems use the supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the dri
103. rding e You cannot use multiple audio modes on the same tape If you have AVI files that use different audio modes the files cannot be recorded at the same time but must be recorded separately The DVgate software does not support AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression To maximize recording capabilities video and audio data are not available while you are recording If the DVgate software indicates that frames are dropped try closing all open applications or defragmenting your hard drive Page 135 MovieShaker Software MovieShaker software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps video files can be made from still images with added special effects and music You can save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers MovieShaker main window Working panel Shake Edit 1ah tray tah tray Import clip tay tab fray Etlect ray Story Board tay Page 136 Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your imported clips you can create a short movie using the Shake feature The Shake feature selects clips from the Story Board tray adds effects and combines them randomly into a 30 second movie After you Shake your video you can edit it by adding effects and text by adjusting the color and contrast and by modifying its length Importing images and so
104. rding options are e Noise Reduction Enable or disable noise reductions during recording e Time Machine Recording Set up a timer recording session e Recording Format Specify the desired recording file format e Edit FM Playlist Set up a Playlist to hold your recording session as a song 4 Note The maximum recording time is 150 minutes regardless of format or bit rate settings File size may vary depending on audio input recording format or bit rate 4 Move the Level Adjust slider to adjust the audio input level if necessary 5 Click Rec gt vv the FM Listening panel to begin recording 6 Click STOP on the FM Listening panel to stop recording The recording session is registered to a Playlist as a song o Note You cannot change FM radio stations during a recording session Page 174 To use Quick Timer Recording E To quickly set the amount time remaining to record 1 Click Bln the FM Listening panel during the recording session to automatically set the recording time to 10 minutes 2 Continue clicking on the icon to extend the recording duration by 10 minute increments Page 175 To Use the Timer Functions You can use the timer functions to schedule one time daily and weekly playback or recording events SonicStage Premium enables you to select the date start time end time and timer event duration for the available audio sources A Note Timer events can only be performed when your computer s po
105. re Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting the Printer Page 183 Troubleshooting Your Notebook My notebook does not start e Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook indicates that the power is on e Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged e If you have connected an external optional floppy disk drive make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive e Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in the Connecting a Power Source section of your Quick Start e If you plugged the notebook into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working e If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with the display for details e Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction If this occurs do not use it for at least one hour e Take the battery pack out of the notebook unplug the power cord plug it in again and then turn on the power My notebook starts but a BIOS error appears e When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not start your system properly The message Press lt F1i
106. re 1 For notebook models equipped with a CD RW DVD Combo Drive Page 27 Using PC Cards Your notebook includes two PC Card slots PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive or a PC Network Interface Card NIC to connect to a network Note The PC Card slots can accommodate two Type I II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card These slots are compatible with CardBus Use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC Card Page 28 To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up Inserting a PC Card Insert with the arrow facing toward the slot 2 Push the the PC Card slot gently into the connector The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The r Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar A Caution Do not force a PC Card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins Do not carry your notebook while touching the head of a PC Card such as a wireless LAN card as pressure or shock may damage the connector pins Page 29 To remove a PC Card The following procedure describes how to remove the PC Card while the notebook is on If you want to remove the PC Card while the notebook is off skip to step number 6 below rs 1 Double click in the taskbar The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box appears
107. res from your digital camera or camcorder into your computer You can select your favorite pictures and place them in handy folders for future use 1 Click Import to open the PhotoCapture window Your connected digital camera camcorder or Memory Sticke media is indicated in the window A Note Properly connect your digital camera camcorder or insert your Memory Stick media in your computer PhotoCapture window FEPhotoCapture WMA Sony OV Camcorder Sony DV Camcorder 2 Otspisy Launcher t Hep Ver tion niomadon 2 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to an existing folder Click OK Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box Enter the folder name which imported photos If you want to add photos to exist folders select photo folders Select Photo Folder 3 Click Capture to capture still images You can preview a thumbnail version of your pictures in the selection view window Capture Pictures from Video window Page 126 i Capture Pictures from Video 2x Which pictures do you want to capture Click the Capture button to create a picture from the video Then select one or more thumbnails and click Get Pictures to bring them into your application Capture Select All Cancel LZ 4 Select the desired pictures and click Get Pictures The
108. ric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback SonicStage Premium Sony Electronics Inc SonicStage Premium is a special jukebox application that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording from the NetMD FM Tuner and DVD RW devices in your VAIO MX Desktop PC Recording from external analog and digital audio devices such as CD players and MiniDisc players is also supported SonicStage Premium includes several standard jukebox features including a music visualizer audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback VisualFlow Sony Electronics Inc VisualFlow software is a state of the art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Sticke media It displays any still picture movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file but also enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear software or Memory Stick Slideshow Page 124 DigitalPrint Software DigitalPrint is designed to creatively manage your digital pictures With its easy to use features you can quickly load images from your digital camera or camcorder print high quality photos and make personalized photo albums and labels to share with friends and family DigitalPrint main window DIGITAL PRINT How to use Page 125 Using PhotoCapture Capture and import your digital pictu
109. riginal labels to personalize your media such as Memory Sticke media CDs or video cassettes 1 Click Label to open the Label New Label window Label New Label window 2 Click an icon to select a media type A new window opens 3 Click the paper layout icon The Select Design window appears 4 Select a design template Use the decoration and customization features on the right by clicking an icon and dragging it onto your template Fay Note A new window appears enabling you to list the contents of your audio or video media You can create a song or video list depending on the type of media label being created Design Edit window 5 Click Print to complete the label making process Use the configuration buttons and drop down lists to select the printer and to set margins Page 132 Note See the online Help for detailed information on using DigitalPrint software Page 133 DVgate Software Connecting a digital video camcorder Turn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to your computer After connecting the device turn its power back on You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder To use DVgate software with a digital video camcorder e Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this may produce a malfunction in the device Video captures larger than 2 GB 9 minutes and
110. s Page 59 Connecting a Port Replicator Your notebook supports the use of a port replicator not supplied Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your notebook Port replicator 1 DCIn port 6 a5 Network port Ethernet 10BASE T 100BASE TX 2 y USB ports 7 VGA port 3 6 Mouse Keyboard PS 2 port 8 S Video out jack 4 IOO Serial port 9 Video out jack 5 Printer port 10 Line In jack 4 Note The port replicator can be powered only with an AC adapter Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet when using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions Page 60 To attach your notebook to the port replicator To supply power to your notebook while it is connected to the port replicator connect the AC adapter directly to the port replicator Fay Note When attaching your notebook to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the notebook with an attached port replicator could cause a temporary loss of power When connecting the video cables to S Video and Video Out simultaneously only the S Video port can be used 1 Turn off the notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN port on the port replicator Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Connecting AC adapter to port replicator
111. s 4 Press the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place Inserting an optical disc Label side facing up 5 Close the tray by pushing it gently Page 22 To eject a disc When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disc When the notebook is in a power saving mode you cannot remove an optical disc See Controlling Power Management for more information about power saving modes If the optical disc does not slide out when you press the Eject button turn off the notebook and insert a thin pointed object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole A Caution Make sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your optical drive and you may not be able to open the tray Manual eject hole Page 23 To play a DVD To play a DVD you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalled WinDVDe software For more information on WinDVD see the Help manual that comes with your software Note Before you use the optical disc drive to play a DVD quit any open applications Systems equipped with a CD RW DVD Combo Drive can read DVD R media but systems equipped with a DVD ROM drive cannot read DVD R media When you are ready to play a DVD read the suggestions below to maximize your video viewing experience e When playing a DVD on battery power set the power management
112. s enabling you to create your own music database WA onwe M drive and share audio files using other audio media and devices SonicStage Premium software enables you to play and record audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining the copyright information of the contents When you record an audio CD it is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer s hard disk drive You can also download import digital audio files from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services The imported data can be played on your computer or transferred to external portable audio devices or media SonicStage Premium software converts your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format Note You have the option of formatting your audio files in ATRAC3 MP3 or WAV formats See the SonicStage Premium Help file for more information SonicStage Premium software features The software features enable you to e Listen to music from different audio sources such as FM radio stations audio CDs or an Electronic Music Distribution EMD service e Import your songs from various audio sources and create your own music database e Manage information about your audio files such as the artist name song title and media jacket image by grouping into Playlists e Use search criteria to locate specific songs in your music database e Create custom CDs by selecting songs from different audio CDs or transferring songs from your music database
113. s the equivalent of double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel Page 5 Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the power to the notebook is turned on flashes amber in Standby mode and turns off when the notebook is in Hibernate mode or powered off Battery 1 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the right side of the notebook Battery 2 2 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose drive bay on the left side of the notebook Memory Stick ans Indicates that the Memory Sticke slot is in use Hard disk o This indicator will light when data is being read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the notebook when this indicator is on Page 6 Indicator lights Light On Off Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application It has no effect in many applications Information moves across the display normally Page 7 Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations Feature Function rn 2X F3 Mute On Off Tog
114. sing the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support 1 Turn on your notebook If your notebook is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process 4 Note Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore Page 119 To use the Driver Recovery CD s The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your notebook hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD s to repair software applications 1 Turn on your notebook If your notebook is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD in the optical drive 3 Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD 4 Select the appropriate dri
115. sired position in the song list of the external device or media Check Out begins Fy Note To cancel Check Out click o Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check Out process Check In Fy Note The songs that you transfer to external devices or media can only be checked in to the hard drive of the same computer from which the songs were checked out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window 3 Select the song to be checked in from the song list of the external device or media To check in more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click the additional songs 4 Click In or drag the song s to the Playlist view panel If you want to check in all of the songs in the external device or media click In All Check In begins Page 158 4 Note To cancel Check In click o Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check Out process For more information about using SonicStage software go to the online SonicStage Help You can access the online help file as follows 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar select All Programs 2 Select SonicStage then select Sonic
116. splayed in the Jog Dial window You can select an item in the window by rotating the center Jog Dial control Pressing the center Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter or Select Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box Page 18 Using the Removable Hard Disk Drive Your notebook is equipped with a removable preformatted hard disk drive located on the right side next to the battery bay Note Sony does not guarantee interoperability with removable hard disk drives other than the one provided with your VAIO notebook Page 19 Notes on Removable Hard Disk Drive Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage the hard disk drive and related components Sony cannot guarantee the hard disk drive against any damage caused by its removal from the drive bay or from any mishandling of the unit resulting in physical damage If removing the hard disk drive take care not to expose it to ESD or static electricity The hard drive is sensitive to shock and mishandling therefore it is important to handle the hard disk drive by its edges avoid applying pressure or squeezing the top of the hard drive case and avoid dropping it Before you remove the hard disk drive close open programs and shut down the notebook disconnect the computer and peripheral devices from electrical outlets and remove the battery Removing the hard disk drive 1 Shut down your notebook and locate the latch for the hard disk drive 2 Loosen and remove the screw on
117. stem Recovery options e System Drive Recovery All data on Drive C is deleted The factory default settings and software applications are restored on this drive only e Change Partition Size All partitions custom installations and changes are removed from the hard disk drive You can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored e Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive All original factory settings operating system and preinstalled software is restored A Caution The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If you wish to retain your system data perform a backup to an external media Using the System Recovery CD s Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary fiiles A blue screen appears during the downloading process 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive The System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive The first CD must be in the drive when your turn on the computer 2 Shut down your notebook as described in the Shutting Down Your Notebook section of your printed Quick Start 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your notebook 4 The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears Click Next 5 At the pop up prompt select Yes to begin the system recovery process Follow the on screen instructions If y
118. t five minutes before the scheduled end time e The day of the week that a weekly timer event is scheduled to start Use the Timer Programming Settings dialog box to change this information For more information about Timer functions see the SonicStage Premium software Help file Page 177 Additional Information e SonicStage Premium Backup Tool You can back up and restore all of the music graphics and information data managed by SonicStage Premium software You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Premium Backup Tool e Simple mode The main SonicStage Premium window in Simple mode is a smaller compact version of the Full mode view This can be useful when you want to listen to songs with SonicStage Premium software while using other software or whenever you feel that Full mode view is intrusive The Simple mode feature enables you to perform playback operations only Page 178 VisualFlow Software VisualFlow software is a Sony state of the art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Sticke media It displays any still picture movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software plays a selected movie or sound file and enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear PictureToy and Memory Stick Slideshow Page 179 Using VisualFlow software You can navigate in the VisualFlow application by using your mouse t
119. table audio devices use OpenMG software you must set up and configure each device before using it with SonicStage Premium software Follow these steps to install your OpenMG software and configure a device 1 Insert the OpenMG software CD supplied with your audio device 2 When you are prompted to select installation options select the option to install drivers only 3 Select the driver option that corresponds with the model name and number of your audio device Click Install Page 170 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the driver installation 5 Restart your computer when prompted 6 Connect your audio device to a USB port on your computer and wait for Windowse to detect it A message may display in the Windows task tray Open SonicStage Premium software as follows 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage Premium and then click SonicStage Premium The SonicStage Premium main window appears Your audio device is configured for use with SonicStage Premium software 4 Note Earlier versions of OpenMG Jukebox software version 2 1 or earlier are not compatible with SonicStage Premium software If you have difficulty installing your portable audio device go to the manufacturer s support Web site to locate and download the latest drivers To play songs from an portable audio external device or media 1 Click External device or media The External device Playback pan
120. ted time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully discharges also known as the time to empty Page 102 Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status Charging Fully charged Discharging aoe No battery Page 103 Displaying detailed battery information Double click the battery icon on the taskbar to display the Battery Information window The Battery tab contains information such as battery charging time and duration of the battery charge Battery Information Window Battery Information d Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar and modify the alarm settings to suit your portable computing needs Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information Page 104 Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses the ATI video controller You can select which display is used when the notebook is connected to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your notebook s LCD display and the external monitor 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then point to Control Panel 2 Click the Display icon The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Settings tab and then click the Advanced button The ATI Mobility RADEON M dialog box appears 4 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the icon on the panel of your display choice For more inf
121. 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 connector may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before 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 49 Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN You can connect your notebook to 1OBASE T and 100BASE TX type networks For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Connecting to LAN a Caution Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the EE Oae port Do not connect any other type of network cable or phone 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 contact your network administrator Page 50 Setting up your Ethernet connection To connect to the network 1 Right click My Network Places and select Properties 2 Click Advanced and select Network Identification to set the computer name domain workgroup and DNS suffix You can also use the Network Id
122. the bottom of the notebook that secures the hard disk drive Use an appropriate screwdriver 3 Slide the hard disk drive out of the drive bay Installing the hard disk drive 1 Slide the hard disk drive into the drive bay until it clicks into place 2 Replace and tighten the screw that secures the hard disk drive Page 20 Using the Optical Disc Drive Your notebook comes with a removable optical disc drive located in the multipurpose bay Depending on the system you purchased your optical disc drive is either a CD RW DVD Combo Drive or a DVD ROM drive A Caution The optical disc drive is removable when the power is on but do not remove the drive when your notebook is in a power saving mode Any attempt to do so may result in malfunction and or data loss Page 21 To insert a disc 1 Turn on the notebook 4 Note When the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc See Controlling Power Management for more information on Standby and Hibernate modes 2 Press the Eject button to open the optical drive The tray slides out Ejecting the tray Eject button 4 Note Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs Adhesive labels may come off while the disc is in use in your optical drive and may cause damage to the unit 3 Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs that can played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that play
123. the pictures you want to include in your album PIctureGear Album Maker dialog box PictureGear Album Maker File Help Select Design template _ Edit Title of the album fesson ooo Create the album with using the selected slide in PictureGear according to the design template selected in the left Customize the design Custom Album 2000 Sony Corp a 3 From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 4 Choose a Design template for your album 5 Click the Make soon button to create your album immediately using the PictureGear default settings 6 Click the Customize the design button to add pictures frames text and effects Custom Album dialog box Settings of Background C Plain Patterns C User define Settings of title Text Color _ Select T Textbackground Selec 4 Note If you select the Custom Album process the final album is created when you click the Finish button in the last dialog box Page 143 Custom album Completed dialog box 7 Click Save to designate the location where you want to save your album 8 Enter a name for the target folder and click OK 9 The PictureGear Custom Album feature creates the new folder in the designated location Page 144 Smart Capture Smart Capture is a Sony application that manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a compatible i LINK digital camera or camcorder You can cap
124. to the modem port on the notebook Connecting phone cable Wall jack Phone cable optional 2 Plug the other end of the phone cable into the wall jack 4 Note Your notebook does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a phone line coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly Page 48 Connecting with another VAIO computer The preinstalled Smart Connect software enables you to use an optional i LINK cable to connect your VAIO notebook to another computer that also has Smart Connect You can then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer See Smart Connect online help for more information Connecting with an i LINK cable When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name The computers can be identified by this unique name when the two computers are networked together If you have purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that does not have Smart Connect 3 0 software preinstalled consult the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for more information 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate
125. ture and enhance video or still images to share with your family and friends over the Internet or through e mail 4 Note i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please 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 an optical disc drive or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Smart Capture main window 1 Mode indicator Displays the current mode Still or Net Movie 4 Help button Connects you directly to the online Smart Capture Help 2 Mode dial Switches Smart Capture from Still mode to Net Movie mode with a single click of your mouse 5 Capture button Captures your individual still images in the same manner as a camera You can select different characteristics for the Capture button when capturing a Net Movie 3 Options button Displays the configuration options available for either Still or Net Movie mode Effects button Displays the special effects that you can apply to your pictures or video clips 6 Image window Page 145 Displays the still or vide
126. two battery packs you can remove either of them without shutting down the notebook When removing one battery pack make sure that the other battery pack s indicator is on If the indicator of the battery pack you are removing is on right click the battery icon on the taskbar and click the Switch discharge battery option 1 To remove the battery pack first slide the multipurpose bay Release lever in the direction of the arrow to unlock the weight saver Multipurpose bay Release lever Release lever 2 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 3 Reinsert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver for more information Page 34 Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty and secures the secondary battery when it is installed in the multipurpose bay Page 35 To attach the weight saver 1 If another device such as a battery pack is in the multipurpose bay remove that device See To remove the second battery pack for more information 2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place Inserting the weight saver Weight saver supplied Page 36 To remove the weight saver 1 To remove the weight saver first slide the multipurpose bay Release lever in the direction of the arrow Multipurpose bay Release lever Release lever 2 Remove the weight saver Page 37 Using Memory Stick Media This com
127. u to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased Driver Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings so user data and applications installed since you started using your computer will be lost Page 117 Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery Driver Recovery and System Recovery utilities Page 118 To use the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your notebook or software application you may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your notebook use the System Recovery CD s See To use the System Recovery CD s for more information If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support Fy Note You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD If you have any questions on u
128. ume of the sounds that play while the operating system is loading Select the order of drives and devices from which you want to load the operating system You can specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer Touchpad When you connect an optional mouse to your notebook you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Enable Ports Enable or disable ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanced tab Basic Advanced Switch between Advanced mode additional screens with advanced settings and Basic mode of display Fy Note For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file Page 95 Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer s battery power You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate a profile or command see Displaying Battery Information for more information Page 96 Viewing the Power Management status icons The Power Management status icons are displayed in the taskbar at the lower right corner of your s
129. und clips 1 Click Cmm The Import file browser window appears 2 Find the clips you want to add 3 Click the clips The files are added to the Import clip tray 4 Repeat this process to gather each of the images and video and sound clips you want to use in your movie Note You can delete a clip from the Import clip tray by dragging the clip s icon to the trash icon located on the Edit tray of the working panel A Caution Importing image or sound files that are over 30 seconds in length may cause the MovieShaker software to stop responding Using the Shake feature 1 Click the Shake tab The Shake tray appears 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shake pattern tray Shake tray Shake patie tay Shake hution Playback huttons 3 Click the Shake button A 30 second movie is automatically generated 4 Optional Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button 5 To preview rewind or fast forward your movie use the Playback buttons 4 Note Scenes created with the Shake feature begin with a black screen in the Shake tray window Your scenes appear during movie playback You can improve the image quality produced by the Shake feature at the cost of longer Shake times by turning off the Shorten the Shake time feature in the General panel of the Setting dialog box See the Menu reference section of the online Help file for details Adding effects to a scene or a clip 5 435 age
130. upload MovieShaker files 1 Locate the clips or video files that you want to upload to the ImageStation service and import them to the Import Clip tray 2 Drag the desired clips or video files to the Story Board tray 3 Click the Export button The Export window appears 4 Select MPEG1 ImageStation and click Next 4 Note The MovieShaker application creates a temporary file to store your images prior to uploading to ImageStation This file is deleted after the upload process 5 If you are a registered member provide your login name and password For first time users click Register to ImageStation The ImageStation registration wizard appears and guides you through the initial registration process Follow the on screen instructions ImageStation Login window Welcome to ImageStation User Name o W Password Cancel I Save password T Inthe future do not show this screen If you are using ImageStation for the first time click Register to ImageStation Register to ImageStation 6 When the ImageStation application on your computer connects with ImageStation online your files are uploaded to the Web site The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status Image Uploader window fay Image Uploader e Waiting Mj 7 Go to_http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the on screen instructions to access your ImageStation account
131. urrent Page Printer ersin D 1mm pitch Page 128 6 Click Print All to print all pages or click Print the selected page only to print a specific page of photos Page 129 Using PhotoDecor You can decorate your favorite photos with clip art stamps or your own drawing talent Add remove and change your designs to create your own unique photo art 1 Click FR ww to open the PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window A list of folders is displayed on the left side of the window with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window EL PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor Select the photo to be decorated Photo Foider Protos in My Pictures 4 older PhotoDecor editing window appears Oispisy Launcher Ext Hep Version information 2 Select the desired folder From the thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to decorate The 3 Use the decoration features on the right side of the window by clicking on the desired decoration icon and then dragging the decoration onto your photo 4 Click Print when your photo is ready to be printed You can save your decorated pictures before printing Name the new picture and click Save Note The default location for your saved decorated pictures is in the Decorated Photos folder which can be viewed from the PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window Page 130
132. ver To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent The Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault that contains the original characteristics for the preinstalled software applications that are protected by VAIO Support Agent Page 120 To use the System Recovery CD s The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores all original software applications Your computer is returned to the original factory settings Ay Caution The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have installed since you started using your computer Reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your notebook reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or use the Driver Recovery CD s to reinstall device drivers See To use the Application Recovery CD s or To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook you purchased Sy
133. vers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack See Connecting an External Microphone for more information Page 192 Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print e The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode From the Control Panel select Sony Notebook Setup and then the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for details on using Sony Notebook Setup e Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a power saving mode If this occurs follow these steps to reset the printer connection 1 Click Start point to Settings and then select Printer 2 Right click the icon of the printer that is not functioning and then select Properties to open the Properties window 3 Click OK to close the Properties window The printer should now function properly Page 193 Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO notebook or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed e Support Opti
134. wer button on your notebook Fn E Ejects CD Fn F Display control Minimizes and maximizes the LCD screen If the default display resolution is reduced this function maximizes the display resolution to fit the screen size Maximizing the display screen enables you to view the display at a greater resolution Page 8 Note Some functions are not available until Windowse launches Page 9 Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device called a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad Touchpad Touchpad Left and Right buttons Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature 4 Note See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Properties open the Start menu point to
135. wer is on such as during active use Stand by or hibernation modes You cannot set up timer events for external devices or media Setting up a timer event You can set up a timer event by dragging an audio source icon directly onto the Calendar 1 Click eS Timer The Timer Setting window appears 2 Use the directional icons to locate the start date for your timer event 3 Drag the desired audio source icon to the Calendar and drop it on the date you want the timer event to begin A confirmation message appears 4 Click OK o Note If you use the M drive audio source icon the Select Playlist dialog box displays Select the Playlist for the timer event and click OK A Timer Bar a thick vertical line appears in the Calendar marking the duration of the timer event and the event is added to the Event List on the Timer Setting window 5 Adjust the start end and duration of the timer event by dragging either side of the Timer Bar to the desired location To move the Timer Bar to a new location click on the center of the bar and drag it to a new time period The timer event setup is completed At the scheduled time SonicStage Premium software automatically starts the event from the selected audio source To set up daily or weekly timer events 1 From the Timer Setting window click New The Timer Programming Settings window appears 2 Set the date time audio source and repetition of the timer event Click OK T
136. ximizes the Internet connection window The Internet window enables you to download or listen to audio files from EMD services M Timer Set button Minimizes or maximizes the Timer Setting window The Timer Setting window enables you to set up timed playback or recording events N Sleep Timer button Your computer can be set up to automatically enter Stand by mode using the Sleep Timer button Using the audio source icons The audio source icons initiate the functions of SonicStage Premium software for the related audio media or device You can play back or record music using a drag and drop or double clicking operation e Click on an audio source icon to view a Playback panel e Double click on an audio source icon to begin music playback e Right click on an audio source icon to view a shortcut menu of available functions e Drag an audio source icon onto another to perform recording or check in check out functions Icon Description Audio source is the a music database on your hard disk drive The Playlist icon also identifies audio files that are registered to a specific playlist in the M drive La Audio source is a MiniDisc inserted into your computer s MiniDisc drive Page 166 Audio source is a CD CD R or CD RW inserted into your computer s optical drive 4 Lo Audio source is a MagicGate Memory Stick media inserted into your computer s Memory Stick slot Note A standard Memory Stick media blue color is not compati

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