Page 1: Table Of Contents
Launcher mode ...23 Guide mode...24 Center Jog Dial back button...24 Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony software ...25 Using the center Jog Dial control with other software ...25 Using the Removable Hard Disk Drive...26 Notes on Removable Hard Disk Drive ...26...
Page 2 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Using the Optical Disc Drive... 27 To insert a disc ... 27 To eject a disc ... 28 To play a DVD... 29 To play an audio CD ... 30 Notes on CD and DVD discs ... 31 To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc...
Page 3 Connecting Peripheral Devices ...51 Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive ...52 To connect an external floppy disk drive...52 To insert a floppy disk ...53 To remove a floppy disk ...53 Removing an external floppy disk drive when the notebook is on...53 To carry an external floppy disk drive...54 Handling floppy disks ...54 Connecting a Port Replicator ...55...
Page 4 Wireless LAN PC Card... 78 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook ...79 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ... 80 To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen: ... 80 Sony Notebook Setup tabs ... 81 Controlling Power Management ... 82 Viewing the Power Management status icons ... 82 Power Management profiles ...
Page 5 Removing a memory module ...98 Installing a memory module...100 Viewing the amount of memory...101 About the Software on Your Notebook .103 Software Overview...104 Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs...109 Using Your Recovery CDs...110 To use the Application Recovery CD(s)...110 To use the Driver Recovery CD(s) ...111 To use the System Recovery CD(s) ...111 VAIO AV Applications ...115 Overview of Preinstalled Software ...115...
Page 6 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Smart Capture ... 143 Using Still Mode ... 144 Using Net Movie Mode... 147 Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software... 150 SonicStage Software ... 153 Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services... 153 Starting SonicStage ...
Page 7 Troubleshooting Software ...198 Troubleshooting the Modem ...199 Troubleshooting Audio ...200 Troubleshooting the Printer...202 Getting Help ...203 Support Options...203 Software Support Information...205 Sony Service Center...206 Index ...207...
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Page 9: Welcome
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the VAIO User Guide. This User Guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn more...
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Page 11: Using Your Vaio Notebook
Using Your VAIO Notebook This section describes how to use your keyboard, touchpad, and optical drive. You will also find information on how to connect your notebook to another computer or network. ❑ Using the Keyboard ❑ Using the Touchpad ❑...
Page 12: Using The Keyboard
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Using the Keyboard Your notebook keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Keyboard E s c a p e k e y S h i f t k e y C t r l k e y F n k e y...
Page 13 Description Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks. For example, in many applications, F1 is the Help key. The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next. Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.
Page 14: Combinations And Functions With The Windows Key
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. Displays the desktop. Displays Windows Explorer. Displays the Windows Find: All Files window to find a file or folder.
Page 15: Indicators
Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the power to the notebook is turned on, flashes amber in Standby mode, and turns off when the notebook is in Hibernate mode or powered off. Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the right side of the notebook.
Page 16: Indicator Lights
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Indicator lights Light The number keys in the numeric Lock keypad are active. Caps The letters appear in uppercase as you Lock type. The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on. Scroll The screen scrolls differently.
Page 17: Combinations And Functions With The Fn Key
Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations/ Feature Function (F3) Toggles the built-in speaker off and on. Mute On/Off (F4) Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. Speaker volume To increase volume, press Fn+F4, then To decrease volume, press Fn+F4, then (F5) Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
Page 18 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Combinations/ Feature Function Fn + Esc Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management Standby state. To return the system to the active state, press any key or press the power button on your notebook. Fn + E Ejects CD.
Page 19: Using The Touchpad
Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touchpad. Touchpad Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object.
Page 20 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Action Description Right-click Press the right button once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices. Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button. Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically.
Page 21: Vaio Action Setup
VAIO Action Setup, right-click the Jog Dial Utility icon * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con- nection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices.
Page 22: Center Jog Dial Control
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Center Jog Dial Control Your notebook is equipped with a center Jog Dial control located below the left and right buttons. The center Jog Dial control enables you to open an application, folder, or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the center Jog Dial control.
Page 23: Launcher Mode
Center Jog Dial Control Launcher mode The center Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active. When you select an item in the Jog Dial control window and it is displayed between orange bars, you can press the center Jog Dial control to view a submenu of that item.
Page 24: Guide Mode
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Rotate the center Jog Dial control to select the item you want, then press the center Jog Dial control. The Jog Dial Launcher window switches to guide mode and shows the function of the center Jog Dial control. Jog Dial Guide Rotate or press the center Jog Dial control to use the desired function.
Page 25: Using The Center Jog Dial Control With Sony Software
Center Jog Dial Control Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony software If Sony software that supports the center Jog Dial control is active, you can use the functions of the center Jog Dial control that are allocated to that software. For more information on functions allocated to software, see the software application’s Help.
Page 26: Using The Removable Hard Disk Drive
Your notebook is equipped with a removable, preformatted hard disk drive, located on the right side next to the battery bay. ✍ Sony does not guarantee interoperability with removable hard disk drives other than the one provided with your VAIO® notebook. Notes on Removable Hard Disk Drive Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the hard disk drive and related components.
Page 27: Using The Optical Disc Drive
Using the Optical Disc Drive Your notebook comes with a removable optical disc drive located in the multipurpose bay. Depending on the system you purchased, your optical disc drive is either a CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive or a DVD-ROM drive. The optical disc drive is removable when the power is on, but do not remove the drive when your notebook is in a power saving mode.
Page 28: To Eject A Disc
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up. For DVDs that can played on both sides, the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays. Press the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place.
Page 29: To Play A Dvd
If the optical disc does not slide out when you press the Eject button, turn off the notebook and insert a thin, pointed object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole. Make sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers. If you do not seat the disc firmly, you could damage your optical drive and you may not be able to open the tray.
Page 30: To Play An Audio Cd
Change text in this variable definition to document title. ❑ When playing a DVD on battery power, set the power management profile to DVD. You can also set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection if the display is not clear when using other profiles. ✍...
Page 31: Notes On Cd And Dvd Discs
Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Settings, and then click System. The System Properties window appears. Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager in the Device Manager box. A window appears, listing your notebook hardware devices. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. From the drop-down list, double-click the drive name.
Page 32 Change text in this variable definition to document title. CD-ROM drive, make sure you finish the writing process before ejecting it. For more information, see the instructions included with the Easy CD Creator software. ✍ For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before writing data to a disc.
Page 33: Using Pc Cards
Using PC Cards Your notebook includes two PC Card slots. PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive or a PC Network Interface Card (NIC) to connect to a network. ✍ The PC Card slots can accommodate two Type I/II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. These slots are compatible with CardBus.
Page 34: To Remove A Pc Card
Restart your system to correct the problem. ❑ 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. ❑...
Page 35: Using A Second Battery Pack
Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can extend the time that you use your notebook with battery power. When using two battery packs, the battery pack you insert first charges first. The battery pack you insert second begins charging when the first battery pack is 85 percent full.
Page 36: To Charge The Second Battery Pack
Change text in this variable definition to document title. To charge the second battery pack Using weight saver for second battery cover B a t t e r y p a c k W e i g h t s a v e r Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to AC power.
Page 37: To Remove The Second Battery Pack
To remove the second battery pack If you attach two battery packs, you can remove either of them without shutting down the notebook. When removing one battery pack, make sure that the other battery pack’s indicator is on. If the indicator of the battery pack you are removing is on, right-click the battery icon on the taskbar and click the “Switch discharge battery”...
Page 38: Using The Weight Saver
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty, and secures the secondary battery when it is installed in the multipurpose bay. To attach the weight saver If another device, such as a battery pack, is in the multipurpose bay, remove that device.
Page 39: To Remove The Weight Saver
To remove the weight saver To remove the weight saver, first slide the multipurpose bay Release lever in the direction of the arrow. Multipurpose bay Release lever Remove the weight saver. Using the Weight Saver R e l e a s e l e v e r...
Page 40: Using Memory Stick Media
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Using Memory Stick Media This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. The medium is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. Because it is removable, the media can be used for external data storage.
Page 41 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place. Inserting Memory Stick media M e m o r y S t i c k m e d i a I n s e r t M e m o r y S t i c k m e d i a w i t h t h e a r r o w f a c i n g t o w a r d t h e M e m o r y S t i c k m e d i a s l o t .
Page 42: Write-Protecting Memory Stick Media
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write-protection.
Page 43: When Using Memory Stick Media
Recorded music is limited to private use only. Using recorded music for any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources.
Page 44 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise. Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects. Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media. Do not bend, drop, or apply strong shock to the media.
Page 45: Power Saving Modes
Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook, you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your notebook has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate.
Page 46 Change text in this variable definition to document title. To activate Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12. ✍ The “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears, and then the notebook enters Hibernate mode. Do not move the notebook until its power indicator turns off. To return to normal mode To return to normal mode, turn on the notebook by pressing the power button.
Page 47: Connecting A Phone Line
Internet. ✍ In order to register your Sony VAIO® notebook, register your software online, and use Sony Customer Support, you must connect to a phone line. Plug one end of the phone cable into the modem port on the notebook.
Page 48: Connecting With Another Vaio Computer
Connect 3.0 software preinstalled, consult the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for more information.. * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con- nection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices.
Page 49: Connecting To A Local Area Network (Lan)
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) You can connect your notebook to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type networks. For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. Connecting to LAN Warning: Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the port.
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Page 51: Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your notebook by connecting a variety of peripherals, as discussed in the following sections: ❑ Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive ❑ Connecting a Port Replicator ❑ Connecting a PS/2 External Mouse or Keyboard ❑...
Page 52: Connecting An External Floppy Disk Drive
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a Sony USB floppy disk drive (not supplied) to the on your notebook. To connect an external floppy disk drive ✍ You do not need to shut down your notebook before connecting or disconnecting a floppy disk drive.
Page 53: To Insert A Floppy Disk
To insert a floppy disk Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing upward. Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place. Inserting a Floppy Disk F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e To remove a floppy disk ❑...
Page 54: To Carry An External Floppy Disk Drive
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Double-click in the task tray. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” dialog displays. Select the USB Floppy Disk Drive by clicking it. Click Stop. Confirm the USB Floppy Disk Drive is selected in the “Stop a hardware device”...
Page 55: Connecting A Port Replicator
Connecting a Port Replicator Your notebook supports the use of a port replicator (not supplied). Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your notebook. Port replicator DC In port USB ports Mouse/Keyboard (PS/2) port 8 Serial port Printer port ✍...
Page 56 The power indicator on top of the port replicator turns green. ✍ Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or the optional Sony adapter. Power indicator P o r t r e p l i c a t o r c o n n e c t o r P o w e r Close the tilt stands before attaching the notebook to the port replicator.
Page 57: To Remove Your Notebook From The Port Replicator
Align the bottom connector of the notebook with the connectors on the port replicator and push down until it clicks into place. Attaching notebook to port replicator N o t e b o o k Turn on the notebook. To remove your notebook from the port replicator Use the Unplug/Hardware box to stop all connected peripherals, then disconnect the peripherals from the port replicator.
Page 58 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Lift the notebook away from the port replicator. Removing notebook from port replicator...
Page 59: Connecting A Ps/2 External Mouse Or Keyboard
Connecting a PS/2 External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the optional port replicator using a similar type PS/2® plug or adapter. ✍ Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard, turn off the notebook. You can only connect one external device at a time.
Page 60: Connecting An Audio Device
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Connecting an Audio Device You can connect an audio device to the optional port replicator or the notebook. See the manual and online help that came with your audio device for detailed instructions.
Page 61 Without the optional port replicator, simply connect an audio output device to the Headphone jack on the notebook. Connecting an Audio Device to the Notebook Connecting an Audio Device T o H e a d p h o n e j a c k A u d i o c a b l e ( o p t i o n a l ) A c t i v e s p e a k e r , a m p l i f i e r , e t c .
Page 62: Connecting An Audio-Video Device
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Connecting an Audio-Video Device You can connect an audio-video (AV) device, such as a TV or a VCR, to the optional port replicator or the notebook. ✍ Prior to attaching a video device, unplug the connecting cable from the Monitor jack. To connect an AV device to the optional port replicator, use the S-video jack and the Headphone jack, which require a S-video cable and an audio cable.
Page 63 If you connect an AV device to the S-video jack, you must use the Audio (L) and the Audio (R). Also, the S-video jack and the AV out jack are not designed to be used simultaneously. If you connect cables to both jacks, only the S-video jack will function.
Page 64 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Toggle between your LCD and your TV with the Fn+F8 key combination. Your image is now displayed on both LCD and TV. Re-insert your DVD to launch your DVD software. ✍ A part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV display if the resolution of your ntoebook is more than 1024 x 768 dots.
Page 65: Connecting A Parallel Port Printer
If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode, see “Troubleshooting the Printer” for more information. Before using the printer, you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” for more information.
Page 66: Connecting A Usb Printer
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a Windows 2000 operating system-compatible USB printer to any of your notebook’s three USB ports to print documents. ✍ To use a printer, first install the driver software that came with your printer. To connect a USB printer Plug the optional USB printer cable into one of the three USB ports on your notebook and the USB port on your printer.
Page 67: Connecting An External Display
Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use the notebook with any of the following: ❑ Computer display (monitor) ❑ Multimedia computer display ❑ Projector ✍ Connect the external display before you turn on the notebook. To connect a computer display ❑...
Page 68 Change text in this variable definition to document title. ❑ If necessary, plug one end of the display power cord into the display, and the other end into an AC outlet. Connecting an external computer display M o n i t o r p o r t ✍...
Page 69: To Connect A Multimedia Computer Display
See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on its installation and use. To connect a projector You can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display. Connecting a projector M o n i t o r p o r t...
Page 70 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Use the Fn+F7 keys to select a display. See also “Selecting the Display Mode” for more information. Press Switch to an Fn+F7 external display ✍ Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook, otherwise Fn + F7 will not work. Result Toggles between the LCD, the external display connected to the Monitor port, or both the LCD...
Page 71: Connecting A Universal Serial Bus Device
USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB device. Connecting USB device to USB port You can use an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series (not supplied) with this notebook. Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the notebook, you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB port to use it.
Page 72: Connecting An I.link Device
You can connect an i.LINK® i.LINK® S400 (IEEE1394) port. * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con- nector. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software application, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Page 73: To Connect A Digital Video Camera Recorder
T o D V I n / O u t ✍ The above figure displays a connection to a Sony digital video camera recorder; your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently. Only Sony digital video camera ports labeled “DV In/Out” or “i.LINK” are i.LINK- compatible.
Page 74 VMC-IL4615 (a 1.5 meter-cable with a 4-pin connector at one end and a 6-pin connector at the other). You can purchase these cables from your local retailer, through the Sony VAIO® Direct Web site (http://www.sonydirect.com), or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free).
Page 75: Connecting External Speakers
Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your notebook by puchasing and connecting external speakers. See the manual supplied with the speakers for more information on their installation and use. Do not place floppy disks on the speakers; the speakers’ magnetic field may damage the data on the floppy disks.
Page 76: Connecting An External Microphone
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. ✍ Make sure your microphone is designed for notebook use. The microphone should be compliant with the plug-in power microphone.
Page 77: Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities
Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities The following peripheral devices can be connected to your notebook, to expand the capabilities of your computer and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or personal needs: ❑ A Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) ❑ A Wireless LAN Access Point ❑...
Page 78: Wireless Lan Pc Card
Wireless LAN PC Card and gain access to the Internet. Without the Access Point, you can achieve direct communication (Peer to Peer mode) between computers. ✍ For information on available Sony products, go to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio/.
Page 79: Customizing Your Vaio Notebook
You can customize the settings of your notebook. The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook’s default settings. You can also refer to Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information. ❑ Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ❑...
Page 80: Displaying The Sony Notebook Setup Screen
Select Programs, Sony Notebook Setup, and then click Sony Notebook Setup. Sony Notebook Setup Screen Select the tab for the item you want to change. See “Sony Notebook Setup tabs” for more information. After you finish making your changes, click OK.
Page 81: Sony Notebook Setup Tabs
Touchpad Power On Password Enable Ports Basic/Advanced ✍ For more information about each option, click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file. Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Description Display system information, including memory capacity, serial number, and BIOS version.
Page 82: Controlling Power Management
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel™ utility allows you to control the power management of your notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life. The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer’s battery power.
Page 83: Power Management Profiles
You can change the power management settings, such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen. To customize Power Management settings Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar. Select Edit/Create Profiles from the menu. Click a profile whose setting you want to change from the list in the left field.
Page 84 Change text in this variable definition to document title. the predefined profiles (except for the Disable Power Management profile), or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs. The predefined profiles are: Icon Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power.
Page 85 Controlling Power Management Icon Description Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system. Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications.
Page 86: Power Management Commands
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Power Management commands PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device. You can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action.
Page 87 ❑ Select one of the following modes: Icon Mode Description Maximum performance The Maximum performance mode sets the CPU’s clock speed to its maximum speed at all times. Auto performance In Auto performance mode, the CPU clock speed changes automatically, depending on usage. Battery optimized The Battery optimized mode reduces the CPU clock speed and battery voltage to conserve power when the notebook is operating on battery...
Page 88: Displaying Battery Information
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Displaying Battery Information You can display information for each of the batteries in your notebook. The following sections briefly describe how to display your notebook’s general battery information. Refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information. To activate the Battery Information toolbar Right-click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
Page 89 Displaying Battery Information Battery icon Battery status Fully charged Discharging No battery...
Page 90: Displaying Detailed Battery Information
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Displaying detailed battery information Double-click the battery icon on the taskbar to display the Battery Information window. The Battery tab contains information such as battery charging time and duration of the battery charge. Battery Information Window Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar and modify the alarm...
Page 91: Selecting The Display Mode
Selecting the Display Mode This notebook uses the ATI video controller. You can select which display is used when the notebook is connected to an external monitor. When you connect an external display, you can switch the display mode between your notebook’s LCD display and the external monitor.
Page 92 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the on the panel of your display choice. For more information, click the Help button. ✍ If you cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display, change the monitor or TV setting by clicking on the Secondary ✍...
Page 93: Changing The Window Design Of Sony Software
Click << or >> and select the desired design. Click Apply. The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The window design for your Sony software will match the “UI Design Selector” window. To try another selection, click << or >> then click OK.
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Page 95: Adding Memory
Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook. The amount of memory on your notebook will vary depending on the model you purchased. See the Specifications flyer that came with your notebook for the amount of memory pre- installed.
Page 96: Precautions And Procedures
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal notebooks and with common safety practices required for using and modifying electronic equipment. Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions. Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install memory modules in your notebook.
Page 97: Typical Expansion Memory Configuration
Typical expansion memory configuration Models with 256 MB memory Total System Memory (MB) * The 384 MB and 512 MB memory configurations may require the removal and replacement of original factory-installed memory modules. Typical expansion memory configuration Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB)
Page 98: Removing A Memory Module
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Removing a memory module Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer. Unplug your notebook and remove the battery pack(s). After your notebook has cooled, loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your notebook.
Page 99: Removing Memory Module
Remove the memory module. Removing memory module 1 P u l l t h e t a b s i n t h e d i r e c t i o n o f t h e a r r o w T h e m e m o r y m o d u l e i s r e l e a s e d .
Page 100: Installing A Memory Module
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Installing a memory module Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Removing a memory module” for removing the preinstalled memory. Remove the new memory module from its packaging. Install the memory module by sliding it into the memory module slot. Press the module into place until it clicks.
Page 101: Viewing The Amount Of Memory
The amount of memory displayed in the Sony Notebook Setup screen is not always correct. The video adapter uses some system memory, and that amount of memory does not appear as part of the total memory shown in the Sony Notebook Setup screen.
Page 102 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start...
Page 103: About The Software On Your Notebook
About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO® notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section provides the following information: ❑ Software Overview ❑ Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs ❑...
Page 104: Software Overview
Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements. DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer.
Page 105 * i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con- nection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices.
Page 106 A smart solution to computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. * i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con- nection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices.
Page 107 VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays any still picture, movie, or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner.
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Page 109: Application, Driver, And System Recovery Cds
Your notebook comes with the following application and system recovery CDs. To use your recovery CDs, see “Using Your Recovery CDs” for more information. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc.
Page 110: Using Your Recovery Cds
✍ You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD. If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support. Turn on your notebook. If your notebook is already on, close all applications.
Page 111: To Use The Driver Recovery Cd(S)
To use the Driver Recovery CD(s) The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your notebook, hardware, or software application.
Page 112 Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary fiiles. A blue screen appears during the downloading process. Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive. The System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive. The first CD must be in the drive when your turn on the computer.
Page 113 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook. Turn on the notebook. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
Page 114 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start...
Page 115: Vaio Av Applications
Overview of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer. DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs.
Page 116 Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. The images appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder.
Page 117 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.
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Page 119: Digitalprint Software
DigitalPrint Software DigitalPrint is designed to creatively manage your digital pictures. With its easy- to-use features, you can quickly load images from your digital camera or camcorder, print high-quality photos, and make personalized photo albums and labels to share with friends and family. DigitalPrint main window Using PhotoCapture Capture and import your digital pictures from your digital camera or camcorder...
Page 120 Change text in this variable definition to document title. PhotoCapture window Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box. You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to an existing folder.
Page 121 Click Capture to capture still images. You can preview a thumbnail version of your pictures in the selection view window. Capture Pictures from Video window Select the desired pictures, and click Get Pictures. The PhotoCapture picture editor window appears. Click View to see an enlarged version of a selected picture. You can use (Rotate) to change the position of a selected picture.
Page 122: Using Photocollection
Change text in this variable definition to document title. PhotoCapture editing window Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using your computer and home printer.
Page 123 Click (Photo) to open the PhotoCollection window. A list of folders is displayed on the left side of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right. PhotoCollection window Select the desired folder. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want to print.
Page 124: Using Photodecor
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Printer and Paper selection window Click Print All to print all pages, or click “Print the selected page only” to print a specific page of photos. Using PhotoDecor You can decorate your favorite photos with clip art, stamps, or your own drawing talent.
Page 125: Using Photoalbum
Click (Edit) to open the PhotoDecor - New PhotoDecor window. A list of folders is displayed on the left side of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right. PhotoDecor-New PhotoDecor window Select the desired folder. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want to decorate.
Page 126 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Click (Album) to open the PhotoAlbum - New Album window. PhotoAlbum - New Album window ✍ If you wish to work on a previously created album, do not click Create New Album. Instead, select the desired album from the Album Collection view on the right side of the window.
Page 127: Using Labelmaker
Click Page List to edit your album. Customize your album by adding more pictures, decorations, comments, or deleting pages. You can save your album before printing by clicking Save. Click Print. Select an album type, and click Print again. ✍ For information on stitching your album, click Stitch Album.
Page 128 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Select a design template. Use the decoration and customization features on the right by clicking an icon and dragging it onto your template. ✍ A new window appears, enabling you to list the contents of your audio or video media. You can create a song or video list, depending on the type of media label being created.
Page 129: Dvgate Software
DVgate Software Connecting a digital video camcorder Turn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to your computer. After connecting the device, turn its power back on. You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder. To use DVgate™...
Page 130 Change text in this variable definition to document title. To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ✍ You can record only AVI files. MPEG files cannot be recorded. ❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode, as this could produce a malfunction in the device.
Page 131: Movieshaker Software
MovieShaker Software MovieShaker™ software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, video files can be made from still images with added special effects and music. You can save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers.
Page 132: Creating Movies With Movieshaker Software
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your imported clips, you can create a short movie using the Shake feature. The Shake feature selects clips from the Story Board tray, adds effects, and combines them randomly into a 30-second movie.
Page 133 Shake tray Shake tab Shake! button Playback buttons Click the Shake! button. A 30-second movie is automatically generated. Optional: Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button. To preview, rewind, or fast forward your movie, use the Playback buttons. ✍...
Page 134 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Effect tray window (Effect button selected) Effect button Effect icons Additional effects Drag the Effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the Edit tray. Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the effect.
Page 135 Effects Tray (Text button selected) Click the Text Setting button to create customized text. The Text Setting dialog box appears. Enter your text, and select the font, size, color, and positioning for your text. Drag the Text effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the Edit tray.
Page 136: Using Imagestation Online Service With Movieshaker Software
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Select the format in which you want the movie to be saved. ✍ You can click on each export format to view its description and use. Export window Click Next. Confirm that you want to continue. Locate the folder to which you want to save the file, name your file, and click Save.
Page 137 To upload MovieShaker files Locate the clips or video files that you want to upload to the ImageStation service, and import them to the Import Clip tray. Drag the desired clips or video files to the Story Board tray. Click the Export button. The Export window appears. Select “MPEG1 (ImageStation)”...
Page 138 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Image Uploader window Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your uploaded pictures or movies. Follow the on-screen instructions to access your ImageStation account. ✍ The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active.
Page 139: Picturegear Software
PictureGear Software PictureGear™ software is a digital image management application that allows you to view all the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures. Use PictureGear software to brighten, add contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your pictures. Create animations, screen savers, wallpaper, still pictures from MPEG, and HTML photo albums.
Page 140: Creating A Photo Album
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Creating a photo album Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures. Select the pictures you want to include in your album. PIctureGear Album Maker dialog box From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker.
Page 141 Custom Album dialog box ✍ If you select the Custom Album process, the final album is created when you click the Finish button in the last dialog box. Custom album “Completed” dialog box Click Save to designate the location where you want to save your album. Enter a name for the target folder and click OK.
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Page 143: Smart Capture
Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
Page 144: Using Still Mode
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Mode indicator Displays the current mode (Still or Net Movie). Mode dial Switches Smart Capture from Still mode to Net Movie mode with a single click of your mouse. Options button Displays the configuration options available for either Still or Net Movie mode.
Page 145 Click the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture. The Still Image Options window appears. Still Image Options window The Still Image Options window has four tabs: ❑ Capturing Mode — You can choose between Normal, Self-timer, or Panorama Capture modes.
Page 146 Change text in this variable definition to document title. ✍ You can use a different special effect for each picture, or you can remove all special effects by clicking the No Effects button. To capture a picture in Still mode Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture.
Page 147: Using Net Movie Mode
❑ Mail — E-mail your still images to your family and friends. Click the Mail button and your e-mail application launches with a new message window containing the still image as an attachment. ❑ Save — Click the Save button to save your still image in a variety of formats, to a location of your choice.
Page 148 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Recording Options window F o r m a t t a b v i e w The Recording Options window has three tabs: ❑ Format — You can adjust the compression rate for your movies in MPEG1 format or choose the AVI option for no compression.
Page 149 To capture a movie in Net Movie mode Use your digital camcorder to locate the view(s) you want to capture. When you see the desired view in either the Smart Capture window or your camcorder’s viewfinder, click the Capture button to begin recording your movie.
Page 150: Using Imagestation With Smart Capture Software
Change text in this variable definition to document title. To manage your movie in Net Movie mode From the Movie Player window, you can perform various functions using the task buttons: ❑ Delete — Discard any frame or the entire movie by clicking the Delete button.
Page 151 Click to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies. ✍ The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures or a movie. No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded. To upload with Still Viewer Click the Upload button in Still Viewer.
Page 152 ✍ Sony recommends that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if compressed, or 2 GB if not compressed. Large movie files take longer to upload to the ImageStation Web site.
Page 153: Sonicstage Software
An EMD service provider. Consult the provider for service information. ✍ To protect your personal data, Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption protocol for communication between your browser and Sony’s World Wide Web (WWW) server. If you are accessing the Internet from an enterprise Local Area Network (LAN), you may not be able to use SSL due to the proxy server of the LAN.
Page 154 Change text in this variable definition to document title. SonicStage feature tabs (Main window) ❑ CD tab — The contents of your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling functions such as recording to the computer’s hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab —...
Page 155: Recording From A Cd
Feature tabs Changes the screen view according to the selected feature. Player control buttons Controls playback functions, such as play, pause, stop, fast forward, and reverse. You can increase or decrease volume and switch view modes. Playlist drop-down list (Playlist view) Displays available playlists and audio files.
Page 156: Transferring Songs (Check-In/Check-Out)
Change text in this variable definition to document title. CD tab window You can identify specific tracks on your CD by clearing the check marks from the tracks you don’t want to record. You can clear all selected tracks by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All, and then selecting the tracks you want to record.
Page 157 Check-Out Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer. Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window. Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window.
Page 158: Additional Features
Change text in this variable definition to document title. Check In ✍ The songs that you transfer to external devices or media can only be checked in to the hard drive of the same computer from which the songs were checked out. Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer.
Page 159 files that comply with the Microsoft® Windows Media™ Technologies (WMT) standard, identified by .asf or .wma extensions. Manage your audio files through the Playlist feature of SonicStage. ❑ Manage imported songs on the Playlist — Additional features are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of SonicStage.
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Page 161: Sonicstage Premium Software
SonicStage Premium Software SonicStage™ Premium software application that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording using the MiniDisc drive, FM tuner, or DVD-RW drive of your VAIO® MX computer. You can easily record your favorite music from external analog and digital audio devices, such as a CD player. SonicStage Premium software has several jukebox features, including a music Visualizer, audio CD-burning capability, and an equalizer for fine- tuning your audio playback.
Page 162 Change text in this variable definition to document title. ✍ You have the option of formatting your audio files in ATRAC3, MP3 or WAV formats. See the SonicStage Premium Help file for more information. SonicStage Premium software features The software features enable you to: ❑...
Page 163 ❑ MiniDiscs — You can play back MiniDiscs that are recorded in LP stereo, stereo and mono recording modes. The M drive enables recording (check- out) to MiniDisc media. ❑ MagicGate™ Memory Stick® media the media, using the Memory Stick slot on your computer. The M drive enables recording (check-out) to MagicGate Memory Stick media.
Page 164: To Use Sonicstage Premium Software
Change text in this variable definition to document title. ❑ An EMD service provider. Consult the provider for information about service. To Use SonicStage Premium Software When you start SonicStage Premium software for the first time, certain settings must be enabled in order to use the software to listen to FM radio stations and to play audio files.
Page 165 In the software’s main window, a dialog box appears. You are prompted to start scanning FM radio station frequencies. Click Yes. Your computer starts scanning and displays a progress window. A dialog box appears with the message, “Confirm the setup of SonicStage Premium.”...
Page 166 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Audio source icons Identifies the audio sources. IMPORT button Displays the Import window. CD BACKUP button Displays the Create Audio CDs window. Simple Mode Switch button Switches the main window view to the simple mode view. Help button Displays the SonicStage Premium Help file.
Page 167 Internet button Minimizes or maximizes the Internet connection window. The Internet window enables you to download or listen to audio files from EMD services. Timer Set button Minimizes or maximizes the Timer Setting window. The Timer Setting window enables you to set up timed playback or recording events. Sleep Timer button Your computer can be set up to automatically enter Stand by mode using the Sleep Timer button.
Page 168 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Icon Description Audio source is a MagicGate your computer’s Memory Stick slot. (Note: A standard Memory Stick media (blue color) is not compatible with SonicStage Premium software.) Audio source is an external device or media connected to the USB port on your computer.
Page 169: To Use Playback And Recording Features
To Use Playback and Recording Features Playing an audio CD When you play an audio CD in your computer’s optical drive for the first time, you are prompted to select playback options and to check the operation of the drive. Follow the instructions in the dialog boxes, and set up SonicStage Premium software to automatically play your audio CDs and to verify the optical drive operation.
Page 170 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Recording an audio CD You can record songs from an audio CD and register them to a Playlist on your hard disk drive. To record all songs on an audio CD Insert the audio CD into the optical drive.
Page 171 Playing a MiniDisc Insert the MiniDisc into the MiniDisc drive. The MiniDisc Playback panel appears. ✍ If the Playback panel does not automatically display, click the source) icon. You can double-click the icon to automatically start playback of the MiniDisc. Click Play on the Playback panel to begin playback from the beginning of the MiniDisc.
Page 172 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Click Show List on the Record window. The songs on the audio CD are listed in the List panel. You can click the CD Info button to view information about the songs on your CD if you are connected to the Internet. Select the format and bit rate for your recording session.
Page 173 Recording songs to a Memory Stick media or portable audio device (Check-out) You can record songs from an audio CD to a MagicGate™ Memory Stick® media or external device that is compliant with OpenMG™ software standards. The songs are recorded to the M drive on your hard disk drive, and then checked out to the Memory Stick media or portable audio device.
Page 174 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the driver installation. Restart your computer when prompted. Connect your audio device to a USB port on your computer and wait for Windows® to detect it. (A message may display in the Windows task tray.) Open SonicStage Premium software, as follows: Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs.
Page 175: To Use The Visualizer, Equalizer, And Sound Effects
To Use the Visualizer, Equalizer, and Sound Effects Your VAIO® MX computer has special features to enhance your music experience. You can view synchronized images while listening to music, enhance the sound quality and add special effects to your favorite songs. Using the Visualizer Click .
Page 176 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Click Close. The next time you play a song, the selected sound mode is applied to the song. To use custom equalizer settings Click . The MX Equalizer Editor dialog box appears. Select User1 or User2, and click Edit.
Page 177: To Use The Fm Tuner
Click Close. The next time you play a song, the selected sound effect is applied to the song. ✍ You cannot apply sound effects to songs on a MiniDisc, audio from an FM radio station, or music from an external output. To Use the FM Tuner Your VAIO®...
Page 178 Change text in this variable definition to document title. frequency. For more information on selecting FM radio stations, see the SonicStage Premium Help file. Recording from an FM radio station You can record from an FM radio station and register the audio file to a Playlist on your hard drive.
Page 179: To Use The Timer Functions
Click on the FM Listening panel during the recording session, to automatically set the recording time to 10 minutes. Continue clicking on the icon to extend the recording duration by 10 minute increments. To Use the Timer Functions You can use the timer functions to schedule one-time, daily, and weekly playback or recording events.
Page 180 Change text in this variable definition to document title. The timer event setup is completed. At the scheduled time, SonicStage™ Premium software automatically starts the event from the selected audio source. To set up daily or weekly timer events From the Timer Setting window, click New. The Timer Programming Settings window appears.
Page 181: Additional Information
❑ The date, time, and duration of a completed or incomplete timer event. ❑ The date, time, and duration of a timer event in progress or about to start within three minutes. You can change the ending time if it is at least five minutes before the scheduled end time.
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Page 183: Visualflow Software
Using VisualFlow software You can navigate in the VisualFlow application by using your mouse, the directional arrows on your keyboard, or the Sony Jog Dial™ control (on those models that offer the Sony Jog Dial™ control). Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select All Programs.
Page 184 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Click an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method. Placing your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick properties. Placing your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions.
Page 185: Additional Software Information
VAIO Edit Components is a software plug-in for Adobe® Premiere® that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder. If your VAIO® computer did not have Adobe® Premiere® software preinstalled and you subsequently purchase and install Adobe®...
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Page 187: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ❑ Troubleshooting Your Notebook ❑...
Page 188: Troubleshooting Your Notebook
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting Your Notebook My notebook does not start. ❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook indicates that the power is on.
Page 189 Confirmation window appears. Select Yes, then press the Enter key. The notebook restarts. ✍ If this occurs on a regular basis, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. My notebook starts, but the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not start.
Page 190 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start If your notebook continues to display the message “Operating system not found,” and Windows does not start, use your supplied System Recovery CD to restore the software titles shipped with your notebook. See “To use the System Recovery CD(s)”...
Page 191 The power management setting is not responding. Your notebook’s operating system may become unstable if it is interrupted or if you attempt to make changes before the notebook completely enters a lower power state, such as Hibernate. ❑ To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability: Close all open applications.
Page 192: Troubleshooting The Lcd Screen
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank. ❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. ❑ Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on. ❑...
Page 193: Troubleshooting The Mouse And Touchpad
To enable the touchpad: Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Programs. Press the Enter key. Use the arrow keys to select Sony Notebook Setup, and press the Enter key. Select Sony Notebook Setup, and press the Enter key.
Page 194 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse. ❑ You should restart your Notebook. Follow these steps: Press the Windows key. Press the “U” key to open the Shut Down Windows screen. Press the “R” key to restart your computer, and click OK. ❑...
Page 195: Troubleshooting Drives, Pc Cards And Peripheral Devices
Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled. * i.LINK is a Sony trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connec- tion. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices.
Page 196 VAIO® Notebook Quick Start ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings, and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, and then select the Hardware tab.
Page 197 Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using. ❑ If you are using two PC Cards, use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using. ❑ Check that any necessary drivers were installed properly. See “Using Your Recovery CDs”...
Page 198: Troubleshooting Software
Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up. What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions? ❑ Sony recommends using the preinstalled Drag’n Drop CD software to create any CDs on your VAIO® computer. I cannot use the DVgate™ software.
Page 199: Troubleshooting The Modem
Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. ❑ Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook’s modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) ❑ If you are still experiencing problems, use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the modem drivers.
Page 200: Troubleshooting Audio
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start Troubleshooting Audio My speakers make no sound. ❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press the key combination Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers. You can also turn on the speakers using the center Jog Dial™...
Page 201 Troubleshooting Audio My microphone does not work. If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on, and check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. See “Connecting an External Microphone” for more information.
Page 202: Troubleshooting The Printer
From the Control Panel, select Sony Notebook Setup, and then the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional. If the printer port mode is set to bi-directional, change it to ECP.
Page 203: Getting Help
Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO® notebook or the preinstalled software. Refer to these resources in the order they are listed. ❑ Support Options ❑ Software Support Information Support Options If you have questions about your notebook or the preinstalled software, refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below.
Page 204 4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). Sony Customer Support Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your notebook by calling: 1-888-4-SONY- PC (1-888-476-6972).
Page 205: Software Support Information
7 days a week, 6 AM - 6 PM (PST) RealJukebox®, RealPlayer® (RealNetworks Inc.) Web site http://service.real.com/rjoptions.html e-mail http://service.real.com/help/call.html (online form) Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport/ phone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day...
Page 206: Sony Service Center
VAIO® Notebook Quick Start * Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Windows® Operating System, Office, Outlook® Express, Word, (Microsoft Corporation) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport/ phone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.
Page 207: Index
Index About This Computer tab AC Profile power setting Access Point, Wireless LAN adding hardware memory peripherals 65–??, 66 printers Alt key Application Recovery CD Applications key attaching port replicator audio connecting connecting external speakers external microphone troubleshooting Audio file formats audio file formats audio source icons audio-video (AV)
Page 208 Change text in this variable definition to document title. computer support connecting another computer audio device coin-operated telephones digital video recorder external speakers floppy disk drive hard drives i.LINK device Local Area Network (LAN) microphone monitor multimedia computer display multiple phone lines network party phone lines phone line...
Page 209 display, see also monitor 17, 75 speakers external display connecting floppy disk drive connecting disconnecting troubleshooting floppy disks ejecting handling FM radio station scanning FM tuner FM radio stations recording from FM radio stations Fn key combination commands Full mode function keys getting help Guide Mode...
Page 210 Change text in this variable definition to document title. Maximum Performance power setting memory adding memory module expansion installing removing Memory Stick using VAIO Action Setup Memory Stick media displaying contents inserting microphone connecting 200, 201 troubleshooting modem troubleshooting monitor connecting selecting switching among...
Page 211 phone connecting line PictureGear software creating a photo album managing pictures Playback Panel port replicator connecting lever removing Notebook ports 65–??, 66 printer Serial port power power management activate disable settings Power On Password tab power saving modes 17, 45 Hibernate Normal mode Standby...
Page 212 Main Features managing imported songs recording from a CD Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Simple mode transferring songs Tutorial Sony Computing Support Sony Fax-on-Demand service Sony Notebook Setup screen Sony Service Center Sound effect settings Sound Effects speakers external switching troubleshooting volume...
Page 213 TV/VCR connecting mouse port using Jog Dial keyboard Memory Stick optical drive removable hard disk drive second battery pack touchpad weight saver using PC Card Using the Jog Dial Control VAIO Action Setup VAIO Edit Components software video camera viewing the amount of memory VisualFlow software navigating Visualizer...
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Customizing Your VAIO Notebook

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About the Software on Your Notebook

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