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1. 120 I cannot use Digital Video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears 120 Ny PC Card docs OU WO Kurenie K SENAN 121 Troubleshooting the Software 122 My software program stops responding or crashes 122 When I click an application icon the message You must in sert the Application CD into your optical drive appears and the software does not Start cccccccccceseeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeees 122 The application cannot find a file while a PC Card is insert E EEE T E EEE T E T E EEE oe Gana 122 What software do I use for CD R CD RW software func TOn enaar a n e be E E ETE 122 I cannot use the DV gate software j 123 Troubleshooting i LINK Devices 124 I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO comput ers when using an i LINK cable 124 Troubleshooting the Modem 125 My modem does NONWO Keessie ii e 125 My modem connection iS SOW E 125 Troubleshooting UdlO e 126 My Speakers have no sound EEE ECEEEEE E 126 There is noise distortion while listening to music with USB speakers or USB headphones EeU 127 My microphone does not work 128 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media 129 L GannOt opem inazo LNCS sic
2. Removing a Memory Module Lifting the Keyboard 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side 8 Gently turn the keyboard over the touchpad Take care not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 9 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 10 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs see arrows No 1 and pulling out the module in the direction of arrow No 2 Removing a Memory Module 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer 12 Close the computer cover and replace the three 3 fastening screws on the bottom of the computer Change text in this variable definition to document title Confirming Added Memory Capacity 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to All Programs and then click Sony Notebook Setup 3 Click the About This Notebook tab Verify that the System Memory displayed in the left panel matches the amount of memory installed Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box Initial Setting Touchpad Power On Password Bass Boost System information System information Product information EPU Manufacturer Sony Corporation Model Name Service Taq Number Clock Frequency 2 System Memor Cache Memory Seral Mo BIOS Wersion OS Yersin OS Seral Mo OEM Information oS O N Y Sony Electonics Ine Internal HDD About the Software on Your
3. Change text in this variable definition to document title 12 13 14 15 16 Click OK Your new Network name appears in the Preferred networks window Click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears Select the option Computer to computer ad hoc networks only Click Close Click OK Turning Off Wireless LAN To turn off Wireless LAN functionality locate the Wireless LAN switch that is located on the left side of the computer above the PC Card slot Move the switch to the OFF position The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer turns off Notes on using Wireless LAN Sony Wireless LAN devices support the IEEE802 11b standard Devices connecting to a Wireless LAN using the IEEE802 11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE802 11b standard Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party Wireless LAN Access Point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If using a Wireless LAN Access Point refer to connectivity information contained in those instructions Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive Connecting an 1 LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting a USB Mouse Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting an 1 LINK AV Device C
4. Connecting a USB Mouse You can connect an optional USB mouse such as the Sony PCGA UMS 1 series to your computer To connect a USB mouse Plug the mouse cable into the USB port PCGA UMS1 series drivers have already been installed Connecting a USB Mouse USB Mouse optional ss 2 Fe MEMORY STICK NG To USB port A serial mouse or PS 2 mouse is not compatible with this VAIO computer See the manual supplied with your mouse for more information on its installation and use Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting with i LINK You can use an optional i LINK cable to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Microsoft Windows operating system You may use an i LINK cable not supplied to connect the two systems and then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer Connecting with an i LINK cable i LINK cable optional When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name The computers can be identified by this unique name when the two computers are networked together To connect VAIO computers that do not have the latest Windows operating system smart Connect software may be necessary Consult the Sony Computing Support Web site for support options http Awww so
5. This is effective for games and similar applications Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers u Use the symbol to locate the Headphone jack Plug the speaker cable into this jack Connecting external speakers Speakers Computer S LE gt Ko 2 Sax LESS Zp KO Z2 N lt lt d Notes on using external speakers Q Make sure that the speakers you purchased are designed for computer use Q Before you turn on the speakers turn down the volume Q Do not place floppy disks or other data disks on or near the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the disks See the manual supplied with your speakers for more information on their installation and use Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities The following peripheral devices can be connected to your computer to expand the capabilities of your computer and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or personal needs u A Personal Digital Assistant PDA Q The Wireless LAN Access Point gt For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com vaio Personal Digital Assistant A handheld PDA is the quintessential personal planner and entertainment center that fits in your po
6. Restart your computer with the connected floppy disk drive My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk Q Ifthe floppy disk is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected Q Make sure a formatted floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Q Make sure the disc label is facing up Ifthe disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions u A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the computer remove the disc and check the disc for dirt or damage Ifyou see video but cannot hear audio do the following Q Make sure your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled u Check the volume setting in the audio mixer Ifyou are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the computer LY Click Start on the taskbar and then Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Make sure the correct drivers are properly installed u 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 oJ Change text in this variable definition
7. The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer s general battery information You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To display the Battery Information window 1 Double click the current Profile icon on the taskbar The Battery Information window appears 2 For additional information click the Help button The PowerPanel Help window appears To display the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the taskbar point to Toolbars and select Battery Information 2 The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar The toolbar displays battery status gauges and the battery status icon Battery Information Toolbar Battery Information BB aanne D0 2 AU Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity Q Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully drains also referred to as the time to empty To close the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the Battery Information toolbar and point to Toolbars 2 Click to deselect Battery Information The toolbar disappears from view Change text in this variable definition to document title Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery Displaying detailed battery information Double click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information windo
8. 31 Notes on power saving modes eee 32 Connecting 4 Phone LINE gt w lw l ii n 33 How to connect a phone cable UUEU 33 _ k rkj j j Oj_jj__ Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting toa LAN erreen aas 35 To COMNEEL 10 4 NCL OL n a l K MAN A ei 36 Connecting to a Wireless LAN WkU eeeeU 37 Turning On Wireless LAN kuya ndi Wanda N eW ake 37 The Wireless LAN Access Point 37 Communicating with Access Point infrastructure 38 Communicating without Access Point ad hoc 40 Turning Off Wireless LAN eree keke 42 Notes on using Wireless LAN Mh 42 Connecting Peripheral Devices 43 Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive 44 To connect the floppy disk drive 44 TOANSeH J TlOPpy GISK sac n y wa nnn EE AEE 44 TOTEMOVE aATIOD DY CIS Ko nn n ne Bit n n N 45 To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer 1s on45 To carry the Toppy disk drive waz yel K n bediyan Os 46 Notes on handling floppy diske 46 Connecting an 1 LINK Optical Disc Drive 47 To connect an 1 LINK optical disc drive 47 Notes on using 1 LINK optical disc drives 49 C
9. Access Point proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch located on the left side of the computer above the PC Card slot The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer lights up 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the taskbar 3 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears 4 Click the Advanced button The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Connecting to a Wireless LAN Setting Wireless Network Connection Properties l Wireless Network Connection Properties fx ee ___ _ General wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure _ w 2B Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below Hardwarel 0 WaveLoN Network Add Learn about setting up wireless network configuration 5 Select the Wireless Networks tab 6 Click the Add button The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears 7 Enter a Network name SSID Choose a 6 digit name 8 Check the box to select Data encryption WEP enabled 9 Check the box to select Network Authentication Shared mode 10 Clear the box to deselect the option The key is provided for me automatically Some information boxes become visible 11 Fill in the Network key Choose a 5 digit name o 7O
10. Computer Your VAIO computer is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section gives you the following O Software Overview Q Software Support Information Sony Service Center Change text in this variable definition to document title Software Overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below depending on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software enables you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms Adobe Photoshop Elements Trial Version Adobe Systems Inc Using state of the art image editing tools you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing options enable you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore extensive creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements software This trial version allows you to evaluate the software for 30 days after which you can purchase the full program for a special price America Online America Online Inc America Online is a popula
11. Microphone from the Control panel and then click OK 2 From the Options menu select Advanced Controls The Advanced buttons where applicable will display in the Volume Control window 3 From the Microphone panel click Advanced The Advanced Controls for Microphones dialog box displays 4 Click Mic 20dB in the Other Controls window section and then click Close To adjust sound device volume You can adjust the sound device volume for playing or recording g zk ___jj j_j_ Connecting an External Microphone To adjust the volume when playing double click K in the task tray located in the bottom right corner of the Desktop window The Volume Control window is displayed To adjust the sound of other devices do the following 1 Select Options and click Properties In the Volume Adjust window select Playback 2 3 Click the check box of the item you want to display in Control 4 Click OK Sound device Volume Control WAVE PC Beep Telephone Microphone Line CD Audio 3D Wide Function Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows Adjust the beep sound when inserting or removing the PC Card and other devices Adjust the modem or telephone line volume Adjust the internal or external microphone volume Adjust the audio equipment volume Adjust the volume of the CD in the optional optical drive Widen the sound effect
12. Out jack 2 Insert the straight shaped two prong plug of the VAIO computer peripheral cable into both the computer s 1 LINK port and peripheral device DC Out jack 3 Thei LINK drive s power indicator lights up and the computer will automatically detect and identify the connected drive 4 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select My Computer to verify that an icon for the 1 LINK optical disc drive has been added in the window gt The Sony i LINK optical disc drive is compatible only with certain Sony VAIO PCG series computers preinstalled with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional g gt l j j j jjjjj_ Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive Notes on using i LINK optical disc drives Q You can use the supplied Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs with an 1 LINK optical disc drive See Application and System Recovery CDs for more information Q Do not use an optional i LINK optical disc drive and an optional optical disc drive with PC Card at the same time Connecting both drives may cause a system malfunction Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive You can use an optional optical drive such as a Sony DVD ROM or CD ROM drive PCGA 51 A with your computer If you use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be shorter The drive draws power from the computer th
13. This function does not work with all applications When indicator is off information moves across the display normally Combinations and functions with the Fn key gt If you switch user identities during a computing session the Fn F7 key functionality if available on your computer will be interrupted To switch to an external display or monitor see Selecting the Display Mode for more information Combinations Feature Fn ESC Standby Fn oX F3 Speaker switch Fn 7 F4 Speaker volume Fn F5 Brightness control Fn F7 Switch to the external display Using the Keyboard Functions Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key on your computer Toggles the built in speaker off and on Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then or gt To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Toggles between the LCD external display connected to the O Monitor port and both LCD and external display modes Only LCD gt LCD and external display A Only external display a Change text in this variable definition to document title Combinations Feature Fn 5 F12 Hibernate Fn B Bass Boost Fn F Functio
14. Touchpad or Mouse E You should restart your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows A key 2 Press U The Turn off computer window appears 3 Press R to restart the computer If the computer does not restart 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears 2 Press Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback Restart the computer by pressing Alt U to display the Shut Down menu and press R to restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse was not installed You may need to use your supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the touchpad or mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive icon doesn t appear even though it is connected Make sure the floppy disk drive is properly connected Wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive Close all open applications and make sure there is no disk in the floppy disk drive
15. Use a VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable supplied with the 1 LINK drive to connect the optical disc drive to the computer gt Before connecting or disconnecting this drive close any active applications to help prevent data loss 1 Turn on power to the computer Insert the L shaped plug of the VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable into the matching jack on the rear of the 1 LINK i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The 1 LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Ifyou connect and use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be reduced _ __ kjj_j_ jj_ i u j_ j_rre bL L_jj_jjj Ji2 Change text in this variable definition to document title drive Secure the plug by turning the screw on the cable connector clockwise Connecting i LINK optical disc drive L shaped cable connector i LINK cable i LINK port Peripheral device DC
16. Windows taskbar then click Logoff Restart your computer for the settings to take effect Additional users can also change to their desired language s without effecting your existing language settings _ jj_ _________ arRnR kjjj P z iZ 3 Change text in this variable definition to document title To Change Numbers Currency Time and Date Formats You can change the system s number currency time and date formats to coordinate with your chosen country or language settings To change these formats follow the steps below 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats drop down menu to view the available country choices Select the desired country 4 Click Customize to change the number currency time and date settings Click Apply then click OK Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer See the Specifications flyer supplied with your computer for the amount of memory preinstalled on your computer Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades use only unbuffered PC100 CL2 SDRAM uDIMM modules Sony offers the optional 128 MB PCGA MM128T memory mo
17. battery pack Wait one minute and reattach them Press the power button Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Unplug the power cord press the reset button by using a thin straight object such as a paper clip remove the battery pack plug it in again and turn on the power My computer starts but a BIOS error appears When the internal backup battery is low on power your system may not start properly and the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup may appear at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year next to System Date 3 Press the Down Arrow Y key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second gg tt j j j j jj_j Troubleshooting Your Computer Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter Make sure Exit Save Changes is selected and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter The computer restarts gt If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport My computer starts but
18. computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert Application Recovery CD No 1 into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation The unknown device s is identified by a yellow question mark 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall This removes the device driver from your system Click OK Repeat for each device driver as necessary 8 Restart your computer Click Start in the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Restart When the desktop appears Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver s from the Application Recovery CD Your system includes one or more Application Recovery CDs Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 to start the application or driver recovery process You are prompted to insert the next CD s depending on the software application or driver you wish to restore If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport or contact Sony Customer Support at 1 888 4 SONY PC Using Your Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CD s The System Recovery CD s enables
19. do the following E Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone cable is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second telephone line available try connecting the modem to that line Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting Audio My speakers have no sound If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 or use the center Jog DialTM Control to turn on the speakers If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 and then press Up Arrow or Right Arrow keys to increase the volume You can also use the center Jog Dial Control to adjust the volume If nothing is displayed when you press Fn F3 or Fn F4 follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties Select the Audio tab and click Advanced in the Sound Playback box The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box appears Make sure the Speakers tab is open and the correct speaker setup is selected in the Speaker Setup box Check the volume controls in the Windows taskbar 1 3 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Open Volume Control The Volume Control dialog bo
20. front A Use care when opening the phone jack cover Opening it too far may result in damage to the unit Opening Phone Line Jack Cover Phone line jack cover 2 Plug one end of the phone cable into the jack on the inside of the phone line jack cover Make sure you insert the phone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place Change text in this variable definition to document title 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Plugging in Phone Cable Phone line jack Phone cable not supplied Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could Cause a malfunction in the internal modem lf you connect a phone line coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly Connecting to a LAN Connecting to a LAN You can connect your computer to 10BASE T and 100BASE TX type Local Area Networks LANs by using the computer s Ethernet port For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Connecting to LAN lt gt A SEN SS SILAS SSS SES zz lt S gt RSS ORS INV S lt gt ASSES weer lt Ethernet port A Warning Only connect 1
21. hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Software Support Information for contact information 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 O Some titles require specific files that are located on the Application Recovery CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up Make sure the optical drive is connected to your computer See Connecting an 1 LINK Optical Disc Drive for more information The application cannot find a file while a PC Card is inserted When inserted into a computer that is connected to the docking station some PC Cards may change the drive letters of the disk drives in the docking station If this occurs an application you are using may not be able to find files To correct this condition do one of the following Q Remove the PC Card and restart your computer Do not insert the PC Card while using that application Change the drive letters of the disk drives of the docking station or of the PC Card Refer to the Windows help files
22. or the application manuals to change the drive letters What software do I use for CD R CD RW software functions Use the preinstalled SonicStage software s Record function to create CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all of the necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability Troubleshooting the Software I cannot use the DVgate software If your computer 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 computer to AC power when using these features Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting i LINK Devices I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i LINK cable 1 Disconnect the i LINK cable from both computers and reconnect it 2 Wait for the computers to respond If neither computer responds after a few moments restart both computers The computers may not recognize an i LINK connection after returning from a power Saving mode Standby or Hibernate If that happens restart both computers to establish a connection i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK
23. show an enlarged view 7 Movie files start playback when the view is enlarged Click again on movie files to restore the view to normal g Z gt jjjjj jUj j jUjUjUj jjj_j_j_Jj Using Memory Stick Media While an image is enlarged the Launch toolbar appears on the bottom of the window Any associated application can be activated from here Notes on using Memory Stick media U DD When the media s write protect tab is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Before using Memory Stick media you should back up important data Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the media finishes reading or writing data before removing it If the media is removed prematurely an error message appears prompting you to continue or exit Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue This enables the media to finish reading or writing data You can enjoy video clips that you have recorded with compatible Memory Stick digital camcorders The media slot can accommodate one media at a time To copy images from a digital video camera via Memory Stick media see Connecting an i LINK AV Device for more information Only MGTM Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data like music Do not remove the media or turn off the power while the access light is on Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not
24. software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer Ifan exclamation mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are orienting the card correctly See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on its use Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which enables you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management setting you select gt If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal mode Normal mode is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The power indicator displays green when your computer is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Standby mode In St
25. to view your computer s hardware specifications and software information VAIO Computer User Guide Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes the following aspects of your new computer Using the Keyboard Using VAIO Action Setup Using the Jog Dial Control Using Memory Stick Media Using PC Cards Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Phone Line Connecting to a LAN yf Di Connecting to a Wireless LAN Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Print Screen Escape key Function keys key Correction keys la Yeo Yes le le Yeo YR Yeas ro TT Yeu ler FA i F7 a NumLk PrtSc Insert Delete aA Scr Lk SysRq Pause Break Shift Shift key key Ctrl key Fn key Alt key Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Windows key Applications key Using the Keyboard Functions of the keyboard keys Key Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Correction keys Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Description Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys Note that you
26. you to format your hard disk drive and restores all original software applications Your computer is returned to the original factory settings A The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have installed since you started using your computer Reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications and to reinstall device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information The System Recovery CD s contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the computer you purchased System Recovery options System Drive Recovery All data on Drive C is deleted The factory default settings and software applications are restored on this drive only Q 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 preinsta
27. yy Kn eect a dok 129 Memory Stick media does not work I cannot access the re MOVABLE GEN Cs Se K A a calteeenicance 129 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions 130 The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access PO on n Nen SE ene A nS O eee den 130 I cannot access the Internet ULEEEAAAAAAEEEE 130 The data transfer speed is S OW 130 The communication speed is interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred 131 Data transfers are interrupted U CU C CULE UUEUE 131 Troubleshooting the Printer 132 Ped h f DIN iyan San ey ek e e Ke ee ean 132 GOING Hel s x a a sue i bezi Mari Kani a da 133 DUP POLL ODIOS siy yyy 055555550 yA r NO AA G 133 Change text in this variable definition to document title Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome tocomputer the online VAIO Computer User Guide This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your computer Click here
28. 0BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator If you enable Wake on LAN the power saving mode will be switched to Standby mode Change text in this variable definition to document title To connect to a network 1 Click Start select My Computer and click My Network Places under the Other Places header Click Add a network place under the Network Tasks header or click Set up a home or small office network depending on your configuration Depending on your choice either the The Add Network Place Wizard or Network Setup Wizard is displayed Follow the step by step instructions that appear on the screen Connecting to a Wireless LAN Connecting to a Wireless LAN Your computer is equipped with a built in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections With Sony s Wireless Local Area Network LAN functionality all compatible digital devices can communicate freely without cable connections A Wireless LAN is a network in which a mobile user can connect to a LAN through a wireless radio connection You can opt to purchase a Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN Turning On Wireless LAN To ena
29. 4 Power Management commands 75 profiles 73 power management settings 72 Power Management Off power setting 74 Power On Password tab 71 power saving modes ao __l j _ _ ____ Hibernate 18 31 Standby 17 31 power setting AC 74 Maximum Battery Life 73 Maximum Performance 73 Power Management Off 74 Standby 76 Video Standby 76 PowerPanel customizing toolbar 73 76 Print Screen key 13 printer connecting 62 port 62 troubleshooting 132 projector 60 R Recovery CDs 105 removing floppy disk drive 29 45 floppy disks 45 memory module 90 restoring data 105 S Scroll Lock indicator light 16 setup screen About This Computer tab 71 Audio tab 71 displaying 70 Power On Password tab 71 setup tabs 71 Shift key 14 software descriptions 94 troubleshooting 122 using the Jog Dial control with 22 es 11 Change text in this variable definition to document title Sony Fax on Demand 134 Sony Notebook Setup screen 70 Sony Service Center 100 speakers connecting 66 troubleshooting 126 Standby mode 17 31 76 Start button 70 support Sony 133 switching display 17 monitor 17 System Recovery CD 107 T technical support 133 touchpad troubleshooting 117 troubleshooting 112 audio 126 drives PC Cards and peripherals 119 general 111 LCD screen 116 Memory Stick media 129 modem 125 mouse and touchpad 117 printer 132 software 122 U USB port 44 using Jog Dial control 20 Memory Stick 24 PC Cards 28 V VAIO Action S
30. INK optical disc drive connecting 47 notes on 49 IEEE 1394 56 indicator lights Caps Lock 16 Num Lock 16 Scroll Lock 16 Insert key 13 14 inserting CD or DVD discs 51 floppy disks into drive 44 installing hardware 43 memory 28 peripherals 43 J Jog Dial control 20 K keyboard 16 using 12 15 g kk jjjjj_ L LAN connecting to 35 Launcher mode 20 LCD troubleshooting 116 M MagicGate 24 Maximum Battery Life power setting 73 Maximum Performance power setting 73 memory adding 85 confirming added capacity 92 removing 90 memory module installing 28 Memory Stick notes on 27 troubleshooting 129 using 24 VisualFlow 26 Memory Stick card slot 24 Memory Stick media displaying contents 25 microphone external 63 troubleshooting 128 modem troubleshooting 125 monitor connecting 59 switching among 17 mouse connecting 54 troubleshooting 117 multiple phone lines 34 N navigation keys 13 _ j__ __ _ _ __rr ___j_j_j_j_j_______ E Change text in this variable definition to document title network connecting 28 Notebook Setup tabs 71 Num Lock indicator light 16 numeric keypad area 13 online support 133 operator keys 14 output devices adding 62 P party phone lines 34 PBX 34 PC Card inserting 28 removing 29 troubleshooting 119 Type II 28 using 28 PDA 67 peripheral devices troubleshooting 119 Personal Digital Assistant 67 phone connecting line 33 jack 33 ports USB 4
31. Language Option EE 83 To Change Numbers Currency Time and Date Formats 84 Adding MemoOr 85 Precautions and Procedures 86 Typical expansion memory configuration 86 Installing a Memory Module EUUU U UU 87 Removing a Memory Module 90 Confirming Added Memory Capacity 92 About the Software on Your Computer 93 SOLOW ALS 900 a SW D YY PP EE TT JJ2a22x p n 04 Software Support Information 99 SONY SCV CE COT C ssc esle bana ned xelan wy belan TS 101 Using the Recovery CDS 103 Application and System Recovery CD 104 gg gt U jU UU Using Your Recovery CDS iriiri enkes 105 To use the Application Recovery CDecs 105 To use the System Recovery CD S 107 Troubleshooting 111 Troubleshooting Your Computer 112 My computer does not Start EEEE 112 My computer starts but a BIOS error appears 112 My computer starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start 113 My computer stops responding or does not shut down 114 The power management does not respond 115 The sound of my computer s fan is to
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33. Windows 2 Start menu it s the equivalent of clicking the Start button a on the taskbar See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands The Fn keys at the left and right sides both work the same See Combinations and functions with the Fn key for more information Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the EN equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function a F1 Displays VAIO Help and Support Center A Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar l E Displays Windows Explorer Combination A F A Ctrl F A M Shift A M A R Fn A Insert Using the Keyboard Function Displays the Search window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computers from the Start menu Minimizes all displayed windows with Num Lock off Returns all minimized windows to their previous size Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and th
34. ail Smart Capture manages the 1 LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the 1 LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor OpenMG Jukebox Continuing to take advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer a sleek new player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Sony ScreenBlast ACID Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment With the powerful Sony ScreenBlast ACID software you can create royalty free music by utilizing its loop based production tool including unlimited tracks and enhanced effects Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge enables you to record edit and process mono or stereo audio files for your multimedia or Internet projects Whether you want to use a number of professional effects convert video into streaming media or synchronize audio to video this software has everything you need to create rich immersive multimedia and Internet content Sony on Yahoo Yahoo Inc Personalize your own web
35. andby Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Press the key combination Fn Esc You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter Standby mode 2 Press any key to return to normal mode Hibernate mode In the Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off The power indicator is off in this mode Change text in this variable definition to document title To activate Hibernate mode 1 To activate Hibernate mode press the key combination Fn F12 or press the power button and release it immediately The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode Notes on power saving modes Q Standby uses more power than Hibernate Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Connecting a Phone Line Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone cable not supplied to take advantage of online services and the Internet In order to register your VAIO computer register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line How to connect a phone cable 1 Open the phone line jack cover located on the left side of the computer near the
36. annot use the device with the computer Change text in this variable definition to document title The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is limited to the maximum transfer rate supported by the external device If multiple devices are connected the transfer rate will be the lowest maximum transfer rate for the connected devices Q Thei LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation supplied with your software for more information Q The i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4435A a 3 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http www sonydirect com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your VAIO computer For example you can use the computer with any of the following Computer display or monitor See To connect a computer display for more information Projector See To connect a projector for more information To connect a computer display 1 First ma
37. ant then press the Jog Dial control The window switches to the guide mode and shows the Jog Dial control s function Jog Dial Launcher Dialog Box Internet Explo YAIO Software 2 Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function 3 To select another item switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1 Guide mode The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active Depending on the software you are using you can select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial control Some Sony software applications have two modes in List View Simple Menu and Full Menu You can switch the mode by pressing the Shift key while turning the Jog Dial control Using guide mode The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial control s function _ j_j_ __ _ _ __ j__ rjj jjj_ EB Change text in this variable definition to document title To use the Jog Dial control with Sony software If Sony software that supports the Jog DialTM control is active you can use the Jog Dial s functions that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see the software application s online Help To use the Jog Dial control with other software If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial control you can still perform the following functions Action Maximize Window Mi
38. arrow with the label facing up To view the contents of Memory Stick media To see the contents do the following Change text in this variable definition to document title 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select My Computer 2 Under the heading Devices with Removable Storage click Sony Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick media Make sure the access light is off Push the media in toward the computer When the media ejects pull it out When removing the Memory Stick media be careful as it may eject completely from the slot VisualFlow VisualFlow software is a state of the art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media To use VisualFlow 1 From the Start menu point to All Programs and select VisualFlow gt VAIO Action Setup has been configured to launch VisualFlow by default upon insertion of Memory Stick media VisualFlow software starts automatically when Memory Stick media is put into the drive 2 Click on an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display layout 3 Click on an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method 4 Resting your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick properties 5 Resting your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions 6 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen u Double click an image to
39. ble Wireless LAN functionality first locate the Wireless LAN switch that is located on the left side of the computer above the PC Card slot Move the switch to the ON position The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer lights up Connecting to a wireless LAN Wireless LAN switch Wireless LAN indicator The Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point which is also called the Access Point is designed for building a Wireless LAN environment If you purchase an Access Point you can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet and using the provided software with compatible devices Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before es B Change text in this variable definition to document title You can also connect an Access Point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers gt For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com vaio Communicating with Access Point infrastructure An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for th
40. cket With a PDA you can easily perform the following functions Q Enter your schedule details in the calendar and view them by the day week or month and even set an alarm to remind you of important events Q Keep your contact names addresses phone numbers and other details in the address book and find them when you need them Add tasks to the To Do List prioritize them and assign them due dates Q Synchronize your data with the software on your computer to back up your data Q Track expenses when you are out of the office then transfer the data to your computer Q Exchange data with your computer The Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point which is also called the Access Point is designed for building a wireless LAN Local Area Network environment You can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet and using the provided software Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers _ vecd c j j jj jj___k Change text in this variable definition to document title gt For information on available Sony products g
41. clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc PC Cillin provides portable easy to use real time antivirus security at your computer s entry point beaming synchronization Internet access to defend against potential threats hidden inside files e mail or on the Web PicoPlayer Sony Electronics Inc PicoPlayer software is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions on a computer that does not have Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed You can play Video Capsules created by Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder and if a Giga Pocket server is available on your home network watch TV streamed from the Giga Pocket server and remotely control the Giga Pocket server s TV programming functions Quicken Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken works just like your checkbook so it is easy to learn and use Quicken manages all your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans You can even pay your bills online Software Overview RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc RealPlayer is the RealNetworks video and audio player which lets you access 2 500 radio stations featuring music news and sports Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e m
42. connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions gg tt jjj Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work Make sure the telephone cable is plugged into the cable jack See Connecting a Phone Line for more information Make sure the telephone cable is working by plugging the cable into an ordinary telephone and listening for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible If you are still experiencing problems use the supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the modem drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information My modem connection is slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet service provider ISP
43. ct Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Make sure Yes is selected and press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Save and Exit and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Make sure Yes is selected and press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD Using Your Recovery CDs gt Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system VAIO Computer User Guide Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Consult the following sections Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troublesh
44. dule This section provides you with information on removing and replacing a memory module L Precautions and Procedures Q Removing a Memory Module Q Installing a Memory Module Q Confirming Added Memory Capacity Change text in this variable definition to document title Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment A Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent go to http www sony com pcsupport Be careful when installing a memory module in your computer and be sure to observe the proper safety precautions listed below Mistakes that occur when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Q Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a Station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophan
45. e is initiated and changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and clicking Restart on the Windows Task Manager dialog box 3 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to turn off the computer The sound of my computer s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help for more information To reduce fan noise 1 Right click the CPU Performance Profile icon on the taskbar and select Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor window appears 2 Double click System to open the file if it isn t already opened 3 Double click Thermal Control Strategy Performance and select Quiet 4 Restart your computer Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised This is normal Because your computer s CPU uses a type of CPU speed controlling technology System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum advertised speed Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank Verify the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on Ver
46. e Memory Stick media For example you can copy an image onto MG Memory Stick media that already contains music What is MagicGate MagicGate technology is copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback gt Ensure that the MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark at To insert a Memory Stick media Insert the Memory Stick media into the media slot on the right side of the computer until it clicks into place When the Memory Stick media is properly in place Sony s VisualFlow software will automatically launch to display the contents of the Memory Stick gi _ j _ Using Memory Stick Media 1 Insert with the arrow facing toward the Memory Stick media slot and the label facing up Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction and then turn it so the label side is down before inserting into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick Media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot 2 Carefully insert the Memory Stick media until it clicks into place Inserting Memory Stick Memory Stick media Insert in the direction of the
47. e Wireless LAN The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range To communicate with an Access Point 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch located on the left side of the computer above the PC Card slot The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer lights up 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the taskbar 3 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears Connecting to a Wireless LAN Connecting to a wireless LAN Connect to Wireless Network The following networks are available To access a network select It from the list and then click Connect Ayvallable networks l pou are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced Advanced 4 Select the network you want to use 5 Type the Network Key See your network administrator for this information 6 Click Connect Communicating via Wireless LAN Access Point Access Point not supplied Change text in this variable definition to document title Communicating without Access Point ad hoc An ad hoc network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home To communicate without an
48. e timer Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial control on the bottom center portion of the unit The Jog Dial control enables you to open an application folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial control In addition when you press the Jog Dial control you can turn on your computer automatically and start the selected application or document Using the Jog Dial Control The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode For information on how to change the Jog Dial control s settings right click the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray and click Help Topics Launcher mode The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active When an arrow is displayed next to an item in the Jog Dial control window you can display a submenu of that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial control button g _ ll j _ ____jjjU_ Using the Jog Dial Control Using Launcher mode To use the Jog Dial control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray Alternatively you can press the Jog Dial control while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode 1 Turn the Jog Dial control to select the item you w
49. e wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Q Use the special protective package to store a memory module and prevent ESD or wrap the memory module in aluminum foil Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB 128 128 0 256 128 128 Installing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module To add a memory module proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices 2 Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the computer and remove the battery 3 Wait for the computer to cool down The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the three screws at the bottom of the computer A To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing Bottom Screws Screws 5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover 6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Change text in this variable definition to document title Lifting the Keyboard 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side 8 Gently turn the keyboard ov
50. en System from the Start menu Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on flashes amber in Standby mode and turns off when the computer O is in Hibernate mode or powered off Battery Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer 1 Hard disk Lights when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this D indicator light is on mn Change text in this variable definition to document title Indicator Function Wireless LAN Wireless LAN capability is functioning when the indicator is lit Memory Stick rasa Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock When indicator is lit data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on When indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being accessed The number keys area in the numeric keypad are active when indicator is lit When indicator is off the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active When indicator is lit the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on When indicator is off the letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key When indicator is lit the screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application
51. er the touchpad Take care not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 9 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 10 Remove the existing memory module 11 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 12 Install the memory module by sliding the module into the open slot A Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the computer EJ Installing a Memory Module Installing New Memory Module 13 Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated 14 Close the computer cover and replace the three 3 fastening screws on the bottom of the computer Change text in this variable definition to document title Removing a Memory Module 1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices 2 Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the computer and remove the battery 3 Wait for the computer to cool down gt The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the three screws at the bottom of the computer A To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing Bottom Screws Screws 5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover 6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly
52. er you turn on the peripheral devices g O gt j _ _ Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Windows XP Pro only After you have initially setup your new VAIO computer you have the ability to change the language displayed in Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system The multilingual user interface MUI language option changes the text controlled by Windows XP Professional operating system Menus help files and icons generated by Windows XP Professional are shown in your selected language All other software applications are displayed in English as the default language gt The multilingual user interface language option is not designed to replace a localized version of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system Under certain conditions some third party software applications may not function properly To Change the Language Option 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 Select the Languages tab 4 From the Language used in menus and dialogs drop down menu select the desired language O English francais Portugu s espa ol 5 Click Apply then click OK 6 The Change Regional dialog box appears Click OK 7 Click Start in the
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54. functionality The Microphone jack is for MIC IN monaural To switch the microphone jack functionality To switch the Microphone jack functionality for use with a microphone or an audio device 1 Double click ifs on the task tray located in the lower right corner of the Desktop window The Volume Control window appears 2 From the Options menu click Properties The Properties window appears Ea Change text in this variable definition to document title 3 Inthe Adjust Volume panel select Recording and then click OK The Recording Control window appears 4 Select either Microphone or Stereo Out When you are recording using a microphone select Microphone If you are recording using other audio equipment select Stereo Out To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window When Microphone or Stereo Out are not displayed in the Recording Control window do the following 1 Select Options and click Properties 2 Click the item you want to display in Control 3 Click OK gt You can only adjust the recording volume in the Recording Control window in step 3 If you adjust the volume in step 1 the adjustment is only effective for playing sound It does not adjust the volume for recording sound To increase the sound of the microphone 1 Double click on the task tray located in the lower right corner of the Desktop window If Microphone is not displayed from the Options menu click Properties select
55. g the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Sony Notebook Setup tabs Tab About This Computer Initial Setting Touchpad Power On Password Bass Boost Description Display system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Change the volume of the sounds that play while the operating system is loading Select the order of drives and devices from which you want to load the operating system You can specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer Change touchpad settings or enable disable touchpad functionality if you are using an external mouse Set the password to secure your computer Set the Bass Boost option gt For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file Change text in this variable definition to document title Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility enables you to control the power management of your computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer s battery power You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To view the Power Management status icons The Power Management status icons are displayed on the taskbar Move the pointer over the icons to see the tool tip that displays information about the active profile The current profile icon s appea
56. he peripheral devices before you turn on the computer Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a Windows compatible USB printer to your computer to print documents To use a printer first install the driver software supplied with your printer To connect a printer Plug the optional USB printer cable into the USB port on your computer and the USB port on your printer You can also connect the USB printer cable into the USB port on the supplied port replicator Connecting a Printer Computer Power cord Printer USB Printer cable optional See the manual Supplied with your printer for more information on its installation and use Connecting an External Microphone Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use To connect an external microphone Use the symbol to locate the red colored Microphone jack Plug the microphone cable into this jack Connecting a Microphone Microphone See the manual Supplied with your microphone for more information on its installation and use To record from a microphone or audio equipment You can record messages memos or other recordings in analog by connecting a microphone or other audio equipment to the Microphone jack of your computer and then switching the jack
57. ideo controller which enables you to select the desired display when the notebook is connected to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your notebook s LCD display and the external monitor To select the display mode 1 Click Start then point to Control Panel 2 Click Display to access the Display Properties window 3 Click the Settings tab click the Advanced button and select the Intel Graphics Technology tab to display the Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties dialog box Change text in this variable definition to document title Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen Sony Notebook LCD 1024x768 and Intel R 82815 G X General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management E Intel Graphics Technology 2 Intel A 82675 Graphics Controller Visit Intel s Corporate Web Site http Aaa inkel com Download the Latest Intel Software and Drivers http support intel cum Support qo downloads Access the Latest Support Help and Information http support intel con 4 Click the Intel Graphics Technology tab then click the Graphics Properties button 5 Click the Device tab 6 Select the type of display You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Turn on the notebook aft
58. ied System Recovery CD s to restore the software titles shipped with your computer See Using the System Recovery CD s for more information A The System Recovery CD restores your computer to its original state so user data and applications will be lost My computer stops responding or does not shut down It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data u Click Start on the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off Q If your computer does not turn off press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and click Turn Off Computer on the Windows Task Manager dialog box If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the power Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and click Turn Off Computer on the Windows Task Manager dialog box A Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button may result in data loss in files that are currently open Troubleshooting Your Computer The power management does not respond Your computer s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernat
59. ify the power indicator on the computer is on Q Q Verify the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged Q The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen Q The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and D 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 1 Click Start on the taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Move the Screen resolution slider to change your video resolution Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work Q Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the USB port See Connecting a USB Mouse for more information Ifyou are still experiencing problems use your supplied Application Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information My touchpad does not work properly u You may have disabled the touchpad without con
60. ile menu and then click Save Click the File menu and then click Exit Power Management profiles The PowerPanel utility provides several predefined power management profiles Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Power Management profile or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are lcon Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time period Ultimate Battery Life Extends the Maximum Battery Life by disabling ports such as the i LINK port This profile disables many applications such as Memory Stick DV gate and Smart Capture Change text in this variable definition to document title PP y o T Description Disable Power Management Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes You can not change the settings of this profile AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Manage
61. ing Your Computer s Capabilities 67 Personal Digital Assistant cc csccssseeeececcceeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 67 The Wireless LAN Access Point EUUUUUUUUUUU j 67 Customizing Your VAIO Computet 69 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 70 Sony Notebook Setup TAQ DS c Oca nl a eaetuee 71 Controlling Power Management 12 To view the Power Management status icons 72 Toaccess Powell aie P l juss hn ky tise aaa 72 Power Management profiles 73 Power Management command 75 Conserving battery DOWeIT EE keke 76 o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Displaying Battery Informat ion TI To display the Battery Information windov TI To display the Battery Information toolbar TI To close the Battery Information toolbar 77 Battery icon descriptionS ee 78 Displaying detailed battery informatioan 78 Changing the window design of Sony software 79 Selecting the Display Mode ccccccceeeeeeeeeeees 81 To select the display Mode a yy al k mene nae n 81 Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Op De a T E EET A E mesa ata enw E 83 To Change the
62. ing the Recovery CDs This section provides you with details on your Sony Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs O Application and System Recovery CDs Q Using Your Recovery CDs VAIO Computer User Guide Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You will need an optical disc drive supplied with selected models to use these recovery CDs If your computer does not come with an optical disc drive use an external optical disc drive Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings so user data and applications installed since you started using your computer will be lost For models that come with a docking station make sure you connect the docking Station to the computer before using the recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applicatio
63. ing to another 55 expanding capabilities 67 online support 133 setup screen 70 troubleshooting 112 122 Connecting Ethernet 35 LAN 35 connecting another VAIO computer 55 CD ROM drive 28 50 coin operated telephones 34 digital video recorder 56 external display 59 external mouse 54 external speakers 66 floppy disk drive 44 i LINK device 56 i LINK optical disc drive 47 microphone 63 monitor 59 multiple phone lines 34 network 28 party phone lines 34 PBX 34 phone line 33 printer 62 projector 60 connectors gg zk jj j_ printer 62 correction keys 13 14 Ctrl key 14 cursor movement keys 13 D digital video camera 56 display connecting an external 59 mode 1 drives 50 CD ROM 50 floppy disk 44 optical 50 troubleshooting 119 DV In Out 56 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 120 E Eject button 45 ejecting floppy disks 45 Escape key 13 expanding notebook capabilities 67 external display 59 microphone 63 mouse 54 speakers 66 F floppy disk drive connecting 44 disconnecting 29 45 troubleshooting 119 floppy disks ejecting 45 handling 46 inserting into drive 44 troubleshooting 119 o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Fn key 14 combination commands 16 function keys 13 14 G getting help 133 Guide mode 21 H handling CD or DVD discs 53 floppy disks 46 headphone connector 60 help 133 Hibernate mode 18 31 i LINK 56 connecting an i LINK device 56 notes on 57 i L
64. j_j__jj j jj__j____j___Jg Change text in this variable definition to document title Inserting Disc Close the tray by pushing it in gently The Busy indicator on the drive flashes 4 while your computer is reading data from the disc Flashing Busy Indicator Busy indicator To remove the drive Remove the PC Card from the computer See To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on for more information Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive Notes on CD and DVD discs Handling CD or DVD discs LY Do not touch the surface of the disc u Do not drop or bend the disc Q Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs Adhesive labels may come off while the disc is in use in your optical drive and may cause damage to the unit Cleaning CD or DVD discs Q Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause data reading errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center outward 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 Change text in this variable definition to document title
65. k icon 3 Select either Recommended Settings Program Files All Files or Drag amp Drop from the left menu then select the file or application you wish to launch in the right window 4 Click Next until the One Time Only Setting dialog box appears 5 Select the Date and Time and click Next twice then click Finish and close the VAIO Action Setup window Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Memory Stick Media This new compact portable and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Types of Memory Stick media Two types of Memory Stick media are available The first type MagicGate E Memory Stick media hereafter referred as MG Memory Stick media is provided with copyright protection The MG Memory Stick media are colored white The second type simply referred to as Memory Stick media does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate The Memory Stick media are colored purple You can use both media with your computer For music which requires copyright protection you can only use MG Memory Stick media with your computer You can also use compatible MagicGate devices to record and play back music when they are connected to your computer You can store mixed data on th
66. ke sure the display adapter is connected to the computer 2 Connect the computer display s VGA adapter to the supplied display adapter s Monitor port Connecting a Display gt SESS r e gt gt m ESSI RRL SS JI RLLEE i II NS Display adapter See the manual supplied with your computer display for more information on its installation and use Change text in this variable definition to document title To connect a projector You can use a projector as an external display such as the Sony LCD Projector You can connect a projector using the supplied Display adapter 1 First make sure the port replicator is connected to the computer 2 Plug one end of the VGA signal cable not supplied into the port replicator s Monitor port and the other end into the projector s corresponding port 3 Plug the audio cable into the Headphone Q jack Connecting a Projector Computer Headphone jack Projector Display adapter VGA signal cable Audio cable not supplied not supplied Or Connecting an External Display See the manual Supplied with your projector for more information on its installation and use You may not be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the specific computer display or projector used Connect the AC adapter after you finish connecting all other peripheral devices Turn on all t
67. lled operating system and software applications are restored Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive All original factory settings operating system and preinstalled software is restored A The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If you wish to retain your system data perform a backup to an external media VAIO Computer User Guide To use the System Recovery CD s Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files A blue screen appears during the downloading process 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical disc drive The System Recovery utility starts from the optical disc drive The first CD must be in the drive when your turn on the computer 2 Shut down your computer as described in the Shutting Down Your Computer section of your supplied Quick Start 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer 4 The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears Click Next 5 At the pop up prompt select Yes to begin the system recovery process Follow the on screen instructions lf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 4 Press the arrow keys to sele
68. ment automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system lcon Controlling Power Management Description Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout The Internal modem remains powered You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to AC power 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 Yo
69. must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen the four arrow keys which also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys The Insert Backspace and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Change text in this variable definition to document title Key Description Operator keys Shift Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt keys Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press the S key referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the
70. necting a mouse to the computer To enable the touchpad 1 3 4 5 Press the Windows key and then press the Up Arrow key to select All Programs Press Enter Press the Down Arrow key to select Sony Notebook Setup and press Enter Make sure Sony Notebook Setup is selected and press Enter Press the Right Arrow key to select the Touchpad tab Press the Tab key to select Enable Touchpad and press Enter u Restart the computer to activate the touchpad again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key and then press the Up Arrow key to select All Programs Press Enter Press the Down Arrow key to select Sony Notebook Setup and press Enter Make sure Sony Notebook Setup is selected and press Enter Press the Right Arrow key to select the Touchpad tab and press Alt S simultaneously Make sure the Buttons tab is open and press the Up Arrow 1 and Down Arrow keys to change the button assignments Press Enter to save your changes and close the dialog box es Ha Change text in this variable definition to document title If you are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information The pointer does not move when I use the
71. nimize Window Finish Window Scroll Jog Dial Launcher Menu Bar Description Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size of the active window Press again to return to normal window size Press the Jog Dial control button to minimize the size of the active window Press again to return to normal window size Press the Jog Dial control button to close the active application Press the Jog Dial control button to begin scrolling within the active window Press the Jog Dial control button to return the Jog Dial control to Jog Launcher mode Press the Jog Dial control button then use the Jog Dial control to scroll through the active window s toolbar Some software applications do not support these functions Using a dialog box When a window such as Screen Properties is active the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window You can select an item in the window by rotating the Jog Dial control Pressing the Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter g Z Z _ j _Ujj_ Using the Jog Dial Control Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box Bark Maximize Internal timer You can use the internal timer to start an application at a specific time The timer when set can launch applications even when the computer power is off 1 Rotate or push the Jog Dial control and select VAIO Action Setup in the Jog Dial Launcher window 2 Click Timer from the left menu then click the cloc
72. ns Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to the original state press the power button briefly to turn on the power Toggles the bass boost function off and on This feature is available only while using headphones Display control Minimizes and maximizes the LCD screen If the default display resolution is reduced this function maximizes the display resolution to fit the screen size Maximizing the display screen enables you to view the display at a greater resolution Some functions are not available until Windows launches Using VAIO Action Setup Using VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Jog Dial control Memory Stick media and i LINK interface An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup right click the Jog Dial control icon B or 3 in the task tray and click Help Topics VAIO Action Setup functions Q Jog Dial Changing the Jog Dial setting Memory Stick Changing the Memory Stick media insertion setting i LINK Changing the i LINK device connection setting USB Changing the USB device connection setting U vo Timer Setting th
73. ns device drivers and to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased Reinstalling an individual software application or device driver may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer peripheral hardware or software You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive To reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Recovery CD s for more information You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility To reinstall software applications using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all open applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert Sony Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical disc drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process gt Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore VAIO Computer User Guide To reinstall device drivers using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your
74. nserted Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window 1 Click Start and select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab and check if the access point is displayed in the Available networks box Make sure the encryption key is correct I cannot access the Internet Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer is in the ON position or the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted Check the access point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point Check if your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using The data transfer speed is slow Q The Wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize o D Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Ifyou are using a Wireless LAN Access Point the device may be temporarily overloaded de
75. ny com pcsupport i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an i LINK AV Device Your VAIO computer includes an i LINK S400 IEEE1394 port which you can use to connect a compatible i LINK audiovisual AV device such as an i LINK enabled digital video camera recorder See the manual supplied with your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use You can purchase compatible i LINK cables from your local retailer through the sony VAIO Direct Web site http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free To connect a digital camcorder O Plug one end of ani LINK cable into the j S400 port on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port on the digital camcorder i LINK is a trademark of Sony used
76. o loud 115 Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPUrspeed tham ad versed sorsomon news 115 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen 116 My ECD Screen 18 Dian K yyy dee eda de e 116 My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen 116 The image on my connected external display is not centered OP SIZCC Propel Yaw s k cates ee tees 116 I want to change the video resolution of my display 116 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad 117 My mouse does not Work cccccccssssessesesssesseeeeeeeeeeeeees 117 My touchpad does not work properily 117 The pointer does not move when I use the Touchpad or MOUSE soars eines hedan so k k yeye kek KONE GA wO N A r yed elde A Aka keteka d 118 Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral De NL CO e acca Ke A ere ye elan ETEA E K Se 119 My floppy disk drive icon doesn t appear even though it is _ jj_ a __jj jj jjj j O Change text in this variable definition to document title COMME CLEC yi yy ala A aia da Ad AE kez 119 My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk 119 My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly 119 Why does it take longer for the optical disc drive to read SONIC Ty DES ot C DS sr ny le nite ane anata aac 120 My optical drive tray does not open
77. o reinstall the drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information There is noise distortion while listening to music with USB speakers or USB headphones Use the preinstalled PowerPanel software to set the CPU control to Performance Follow these steps 1 Right click the CPU Performance Profile Y icon on the bottom right of the taskbar and click Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor dialog box appears 2 Inthe left portion of the window click the power management profile you want to set Maximum Battery Life is the default selection when your computer runs on battery power 3 Inthe right portion of the window double click CPU Control in the System folder A CPU control options list appears 4 Click Performance 5 Click the File menu and select Save 6 Close the AC Power Profile Editor window _ C c _ j jjjjj jj Ea Change text in this variable definition to document title My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack See Connecting an External Microphone for more information Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media I cannot open image files Q Ifthe Sony MemoryStick dialog box does not appear when you first insert a Memory Stick media you can 1 Click Start and then My Computer The My Computer wind
78. o to http www sonystyle com wirelesslan Customizing Your VAIO Computer You can customize the settings of your computer The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer s default settings You can also refer to Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information U DD Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Change text in this variable definition to document title Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen See the manual Supplied with your computer display for more information on its installation and use To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar 2 Point to All Programs and click Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen Initial Setting Touchpad Power On Password Bass Boost System information System information Product information EPU Manufacturer Sony Corporation Model Name Service Taq Number Clock Frequency 3 System Memary Cache Memory Seral Mo BIOS Wersion OS Yersin OS Seral Ho OEM Information C O N Y Sony Electronics Inc Internal HDD 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 70 ll UU ooc UU _j_ Displayin
79. only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible 1 LINK devices All products with an 1 LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions 56 Connecting an i LINK AV Device Connecting a Digital Camcorder Computer Digital e To S400 ji camcorder to DV In Out i LINK cable optional Notes on connecting an i LINK device E E __ jj___ jj __ _ __ _ jjj_jj__j pj j u 57 A connection to a Sony digital camcorder is pictured above your digital camcorder may need to be connected differently See the manual supplied with your digital camcorder for more information on its installation and use Only Sony digital video camera ports labeled DV In Out or i LINK are compatible i LINK devices Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras The 1 LINK port does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the 1 LINK port you c
80. onnecting a PC Card Bus Drive 50 To connect an optical drive AE 50 OAS a SE earan e AEN 51 Por OY B d y nya Ka er Y Y n n 52 Notes on CD and DVD discs ii 53 Connecting a USB M OUS2 ke e 54 Tovconnecta USB Mouse 445 yy n ka k yana 54 Connecting VAIO Computers 55 Conme chine With LLINK kya ae anlne n a a n 55 Connecting an 1 LINK AV Device j 56 g gt j j jjjjjj_U_U_UjUjUjUj_jUjj_ Connecting an External Display 59 To connect a computer display orsida an 59 TO CONNECE A PLOJSCLOL yy kud nay kan kal n 4 lee NEN 60 Connecting a USB Printer ocine ana 62 Toconneet apinter riisin e 62 Connecting an External Microphone 63 To connect an external microphone 63 To record from a microphone or audio equipment 63 To switch the microphone jack functionality 63 To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window 64 To increase the sound of the microphone 64 To adjust sound device volume U U U U 64 Connecting External Speakers E EEEE EELE j jLULjU 66 To connect external speakers 2 0 0 ceeeecccccceeecceeeeeeeeeeeees 66 Notes on using external speakers U EU 66 Expand
81. onnecting an External Display Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an External Microphone Connecting External Speakers U D Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect an optional floppy disk drive FDD to the USB Y port on your computer To connect the floppy disk drive gt You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting the floppy disk drive Before removing the FDD see To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on for more information Plug the USB cable from the floppy disk drive into the USB Y port on the computer The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Plugging in USB Cable To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place EB gt L Uj_ Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Inserting a floppy disk Floppy disk To remove a floppy disk When you finish using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator light turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disk Removing a floppy disk Eject button LED indicator To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on 1 Double click the Remove Hardware icon in the task tray The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog displa
82. ooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting the Software Troubleshooting 1 LINK Devices Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions U DD Troubleshooting the Printer Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer does not start Q Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Q Make sure the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged Q If you are connected to a docking station with a floppy disk drive or an external floppy disk drive make sure the floppy disk drive is empty U Make sure the power cord and all cables are connected firmly See Connecting a Power Source for more information O Ifthe computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q Ifyou are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Q Take the battery pack off the computer unplug the power cord and plug it in again Turn on the power Ifthe power control button does not function remove the AC adapter and
83. or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not cause damage to the connector pins but damage can occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the computer while the unit is being transported Using PC Cards To remove a PC Card Follow the procedure below when you remove the PC Card while your computer is on Failure to follow this procedure may result in a malfunction If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions 1 Double click in the task tray The Safely remove PC Card dialog box appears 2 Click the dialog box The message Safe to Remove Hardware appears 3 Click to close the message Release Button Release button 4 Press the release button toward the computer The PC Card pops out 5 Gently grasp the PC Card and pull it out Notes on PC Cards Q For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Q Some PC Cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Q Be sure to use the most recent
84. ow appears 2 Click the Sony MemoryStick icon If your images are not stored in a folder your images should appear in the Sony MemoryStick window Click the Left or Right arrows to view images If your images are stored in a folder open the folder to view your images Q The format of your Memory Stick media may not be compatible with the software you are using to view your image files When you reformat your Memory Stick media you lose the images and data stored on that media Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto the hard disk drive of your computer to save your images and data Reformat the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer Memory Stick media does not work cannot access the removable drive To locate the Memory Stick media icon in your My Computer folder 1 Click the View menu and select Refresh 2 Wait afew moments for the computer to recognize the Memory Stick media 3 Click the Sony MemoryStick icon Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using E E Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer is in the ON position or the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly i
85. pending on the number of other devices communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information The communication speed is interrupted or slowed down when MPE Q2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate Data transfers are interrupted Data transfer interruptions may occur with large files or use of microwaves and cordless telephones when connected to an access point To avoid data transfer interruptions Q Move the computer closer to the access point Q Make sure the access point connection is intact u Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and click Status The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box appears Q Change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Change text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to both the printer and your computer Make sure the printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer and that it has the correct printer drivers Your connected printer may not func
86. portal with Sony on Yahoo Get a free webmail account customized news and local weather reports comics and more es 97 Change text in this variable definition to document title VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent provides immediate interactive online support WinDVD InterVideo Inc WinDVD 1s 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 Software Support Information Software Support Information Adobe Acrobat Reader Photoshop Elements Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Apple QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com phone 800 692 7753 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc Web site http support earthlink net e mail support earthlink net phone 800 890 5128 800 890 6356 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin phone 949 387 7800 e mail support trendmicro com hours M F 8 AM 5 PM PST Change text in
87. r Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with easy to use e mail Manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests Apple QuickTime Apple Computer Inc QuickTime is the Apple technology that makes video sound music 3D and virtual reality come alive for our Internet browser and Windows Software Overview AT amp T WorldNet Service AT amp T Corp AT amp T WorldNet Service offers fast reliable Internet access Customer benefits include Web based e mail video e mail multiple e mail accounts free Web pages online and live agent technical support instant messaging and parental controls DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs DVgate On selected models Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit the clips from your video add others and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplie
88. rance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected To change the power management profile right click the current profile icon and then select a profile from the pop up list See Power Management profiles for a description of available options To select another power management command click that icon in the Power Management toolbar When you use the battery pack to power your computer your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power that profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your computer Refer to PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management Settings You can change the power management settings such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen To access PowerPanel Help 1 Click Start point to All Programs and select PowerPanel 2 Click Help The PowerPanel Help window appears To customize Power Management settings 1 Right click the current Profile icon on the taskbar 2 Select Edit Create Profiles from the menu The Profile Editor window appears gg gt lt j _ Controlling Power Management Click a profile whose setting you want to change from the list in the left Double click an item whose setting you want to change from the list in the right field Click the desired setting Click the F
89. roblems Software Manuals and Online Help Files The software preinstalled on your computer may come with an online manual These manuals are stored on the hard disk drive as online Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific software application Some software applications may come with a printed manual Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows For operating system support you can access Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory VAIO Computer User Guide 4 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software 1s protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software 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
90. rough a PC Card If you connect a non Sony DVD drive to your VAIO computer the DVD playback may not function properly The bundled DVD software must be installed to play a DVD For best performance it is recommended that you use a Sony compatible DVD drive To connect an optical drive Procedures for connecting an optical drive may vary depending on the specific drive you purchase See the manual supplied with your optical drive for more information on its installation and use You can connect an optical drive while the computer is on For specific instructions on using your supplied Application Driver and System Recovery CDs see Using the Recovery CDs for more information 1 Remove the PC Card slot protector from the PC Card slot See To remove a PC Card for more information 2 Remove the PC Card from the bottom side of the optical drive Removing PC Card 3 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the SONY logo facing up See Using PC Cards for details Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive Inserting PC Card A N protective cover is attached to the lens of the optical drive at the factory Before using the optical drive remove the protective cover To insert a disc Press the Eject button The disc tray slides out 1 Optical Drive Eject button 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up 3 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place ______j_
91. rs E Make sure the DV device is turned on and the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation Follow these steps 1 Turn off your computer and all connected devices gg __ j j j_j_j_ Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices 2 Disconnect the devices that are not in use 3 Ensure that all other devises are properly connected 4 Restart your computer Disconnect the 1 LINK cable and connect it again My PC Card does not work Make sure the PC Card is installed properly Q Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using Q Make sure any necessary drivers were installed properly See Using the o Application Recovery CD s for more information i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or
92. s access information and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail newsgroups a Personal Start Page a free 6 MB Web site a member magazine and 24 hour technical support i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible 1 LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions o O Change text in this variable definition to document title Microsoft Word On selected models Microsofi Corp Microsoft Word makes it easy to create shared Web e mail and print documents for use around the world It embraces HTML as a first class file format and extends Word s ease of use to the Web and e mail Word also extends that ease of use to international users making it simple to create multilingual documents MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video
93. the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start es 113 If you have connected a docking station with a floppy disk drive or an external floppy disk drive make sure there is no disk in the floppy disk drive non bootable If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Windows operating system starts properly If Windows still does not start follow these steps to start the BIOS 1 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu window appears N Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu 7 Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Change text in this variable definition to document title 8 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 0 Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter 10 Make sure Exit Save Changes is selected and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 11 Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter The computer restarts If your computer continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start use your suppl
94. this automated service to request a list of available topics and select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 7 Sony Customer Support Sony and Microsoft software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 8 Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport A About This Computer tab 71 AC power setting 74 adding hardware 43 memory 85 peripherals 43 printers 62 adjusting brightness 17 volume 17 Alt key 14 Application Recovery CD 105 Applications key 14 audio adjusting volume 17 troubleshooting 126 Audio tab 71 B battery packs charge status icons 78 conserving battery power 76 brightness adjusting 17 built in speaker 17 volume 17 buttons Start Windows 70 C camera digital video camcorder 56 canceling commands 13 Caps Lock indicator light 16 CD or DVD discs cleaning 53 handling 53 inserting 51 ee E Change text in this variable definition to document title CD ROM drive closing lid 52 connecting 28 50 using 50 cleaning CD or DVD discs 53 coin operated telephones 34 Computer online support 133 computer connect
95. this variable definition to document title Quicken intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support phone 800 644 3193 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day RealPlayer Real Networks Inc Web site s http service real com rjoptions html http service real com help call html Sony ScreenBlast ACID Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Web site http www sonicfoundry com support e mail support sonicfoundry com phone 900 407 6642 fee based support fax 608 256 7300 hours M F 9 A M 5 P M central time Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Windows Operating System Word Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinDVD InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com phone 510 651 0888 Oo ___ _ Sony Service Center Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Computing Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Change text in this variable definition to document title Us
96. tion after the computer resumes from a power saving mode The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port number 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then System The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager dialog box appears 4 Double click Ports COM amp LPT and then ECP Printer Port LPT1 5 Select the Port Settings tab and choose a different LPT Port Number To reset the printer connection 1 2 3 Click Start on the taskbar and select Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Printers and Faxes Right click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning and select Properties to open the Properties window Click OK Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO computer or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled software refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer User Guide The online VAIO Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide you with information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solve common p
97. to document title If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive Verify the region code listed on the DVD package Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use it for at least one hour Make sure the digital CD audio is enabled for your optical drive Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and then Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager The Device Manager dialog box appears 3 Double click the listed DVD CD ROM drive The Properties window opens 4 Click the Properties tab and then select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box Why does it take longer for the optical disc drive to read some types of CDs The reading speed for a CD RW is slower than the reading speed for a CD ROM or CD R because these discs are formatted differently My optical drive tray does not open E Make sure the computer is turned on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot use Digital Video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appea
98. 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 shock the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Q Direct sunlight Q High humidity or places with corrosive substances To prolong the life of the media use the supplied storage case See the instructions supplied with your media for more information on its use es Ea Change text in this variable definition to document title Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC Card slot PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices such as an optical disc drive The PC Card slot can accommodate a Type or Type II PC Card This slot is compatible with Card Bus Type III PC Cards are not supported To insert PC card You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up Inserting PC Card Insert in the direction of the arrow 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot until it is firmly seated in the port and the release button pops out Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure
99. u can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action Change text in this variable definition to document title lcon a 6 amp Description Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button on your computer Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk drive and turns off the system power To return the system to the original state use the power button to turn on power The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard disk drive LCD Video Standby Turns off the video display to save power If you turn off the Video Standby timer the display remains active except when the system enters Standby mode The video display system is one of the largest consumers of power in the system Conserving battery power When using the computer with a battery the LCD display and the hard disk drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power See Power Management profiles for more information Displaying Battery Information Displaying Battery Information You can display information for the battery on your computer
100. w The screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Displaying Battery Information Battery Information Window Estimated time to empty eal Fully Charged Critical Full La n Advanced Time Estimates E Time to full charge EB Time computer lasts in suspend mode Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information Changing the window design of Sony software To change the window design 1 2 3 4 Click the Start button then select Control Panel In the left window pane of Control Panel click Switch to Classic View Double click UI Design Selector Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design S O Change text in this variable definition to document title 5 Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 9 6 To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt and then click OK to close the UI Design Selector gt This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Selecting the Display Mode Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses the Intel v
101. x appears Make sure the mute check boxes are not selected If they are selected click the check box to cancel the selection Close the Volume Control dialog box Make sure the CD audio enable is turned on 1 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and then System The System Properties dialog box appears Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager The Device Manager dialog box appears listing your computer hardware devices Double click DVD CD ROM drives Double click the listed drive name Click the Properties tab 126 jjj j_ Troubleshooting Audio 7 Ifthe Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box is not selected click it to turn it on If your computer is powered by batteries make sure the battery packs are properly inserted and are charged Q Ifyou are using an application that has its own volume control verify the volume is turned up Q Ifyou connect external speakers Q Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Ifthe speakers have a mute button make sure the button is off Ifthe speakers are powered by batteries make sure the batteries are inserted properly and are charged Ifyou have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable Q Ifyou are still experiencing problems use the Application Recovery CD s t
102. ys 2 3 Select the hardware device you wish to remove by clicking it 4 Click Stop 5 Confirm the correct device is selected in the Stop a Hardware device dialog box 6 The message Floppy Disk Drive can now be safely removed from the system appears Click OK UU O Change text in this variable definition to document title 7 Unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer To carry the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the right side Notes on handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disk Q Keep disks away from magnets Q Keep disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive You can use an optional i LINK optical disc drive such as a Sony DVD ROM or CD RW DVD Combo Drive PCGA CRWD1 with your computer This Sony VAIO computer is preinstalled with software that enables you to create CDs and play DVD movies The i LINK optical disc drive draws power from the computer through the power cable that is integrated with the VAIO computer Peripheral Cable This peripheral cable connects to both the 1 LINK port and peripheral cable DC Out jack on the left side of the computer a if you use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be shorter To connect an i LINK optical disc drive

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