Page 1: Table Of Contents
The Jog Dial™ Control ... 23 Using the Jog Dial™ Control ...23 Launcher Mode ...24 Guide Mode ...24 Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software...25 Using the Jog Dial Control with Other Software...25 VAIO Action Setup ... 26 Using Memory Stick Types of Memory Stick Media ...26...
Page 2 Change to Current Document Title Write-Protecting a Memory Stick Media... 31 Formatting a Memory Stick Media... 32 Power Saving Modes ...32 Normal Mode ... 32 Standby Mode ... 33 Hibernate Mode... 33 Notes on Using Power Management... 34 Using a Phone Line ...34 Notes on the Telephone Line ...
Page 3 To Activate Battery Information Toolbar ...63 Battery Icon Descriptions ...64 Displaying Detailed Battery Information ...65 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software ... 65 Selecting the Display Mode ... 66 Using the Dual Display Function (Windows Me only) ... 68 Selecting Dual Display Mode ...68...
Page 4 Change to Current Document Title About the Software on Your Notebook ...79 Overview ...79 MovieShaker™ ...84 Importing Images and Sound Clips... 84 Creating a Movie using Shaker... 85 Editing Clips and Scenes... 86 Saving a Movie ... 87 OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 Software Instructions...87 Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services...
Page 5 Getting Help ...103 VAIO Support Agent ... 104 Using the Quick Fix Wizard ...104 Using Common Solutions ...106 Using Support Central ...107 About Automatic Updates ...111 Troubleshooting ...117 Troubleshooting Your Notebook... 117 Troubleshooting the LCD Screen... 121 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad ... 122 Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices...
Page 6 Change to Current Document Title...
Page 7: Using Your Vaio ® Notebook
Using Your VAIO Using the Keyboard Although the notebook keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Keyboard Escape Key Shift Key Ctrl Key Fn Key Windows Key ® Notebook Function Keys Alt Key...
Page 8 VAIO® Notebook User Guide The Notebook Keyboard Keys Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Correction keys Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Operator keys (Ctrl, Alt, Shift keys). Description The numeric keypad area contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use this area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction.
Page 9: Indicators
Windows key Fn key Applications key Indicators Indicators Power Battery MG Memory Stick Using Your VAIO Description The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu; it is the equivalent of clicking Start on the task bar. See “The Windows Key in Combination with Other Keys”...
Page 10: Indicator Lights
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Indicator Lights Light Hard disk Data is being read from or written to the hard drive. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the notebook when this indicator light is on. Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active.
Page 11: The Windows Key In Combination With Other Keys
The Windows Key in Combination with Other Keys Combinations + F1 + Tab + Ctrl + F Shift + Fn + + Insert Using Your VAIO Functions Displays Windows Help. Switches the selected button on the taskbar. All displayed windows are temporarily minimized, and desktop is displayed;...
Page 12: The Fn Key In Combination With Other Keys
VAIO® Notebook User Guide The Fn Key in Combination with Other Keys Combinations/ Feature (ESC) Standby (F3) Mute on/off (F4) Speaker volume (F5) Brightness control (F7) Switch to the external display (F12) Hibernate Fn+B Mega-Bass switch ✍ You can also carry out these functions using the Jog Dial control. Some functions are not available until Windows launches.
Page 13: 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 Touchpad Actions Point Click Double-click Right button Left button Descriptions Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object.
Page 14: Using The Optical Drive
Control Panel, and click the Mouse icon. Using the Optical Drive It is recommended that you use a Sony compatible DVD drive, for optimal performance. If you connect a non-Sony DVD drive to your VAIO notebook, the DVD playback may not function properly.
Page 15 Remove the PC card from the bottom side of the CD drive. Removing the PC Card Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See “Using PC Cards” on page 18 for details.
Page 16 VAIO® Notebook User Guide Inserting the PC Card ✍ A protective cover is attached to the lens of the CD-ROM drive at the factory. Before using the CD-ROM drive, remove this protective cover. To Insert a Disc Press the Eject button. The disc tray slides out. Using the CD-ROM Drive Eject Button Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up.
Page 17: Notes On Cd Media
Inserting a Disc Disc Close the tray by pushing it gently. The BUSY indicator on the drive flashes while your notebook is reading data from the disc. The Flashing BUSY Indicator Busy Indicator To Remove the Drive Remove the PC card from the notebook. See “Using PC Cards” on page 18 for details.
Page 18: Using Pc Cards
16 bit card and Card Bus. ZV (Zoomed Video) port is not available. Some PC cards 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 details.
Page 19 Using PC Cards Insert the PC card in the PC card slot with front label facing up. Eject Button Eject Button...
Page 20 VAIO® Notebook User Guide Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector. Inserting a PC Card ✍ Do not force a PC card into the slot, as this may damage the connector pins. If you have difficulty inserting a card, check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation.
Page 21 To Remove a PC Card When the Notebook is on. If you do not perform the following procedure for removing the PC card from the your notebook while the notebook is turned on, your notebook system may crash and data not previously save may be lost. ✍...
Page 22: Using I.link ® Network Connection
See Smart Connect online help 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 i.LINK-compatible devices.
Page 23: The Jog Dial™ Control
If you have previously purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that does not have the Windows Me operating system or Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled, consult the Sony website for support options (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). The Jog Dial™ Control This section explains how to use the Jog Dial control. For information on how to change the Jog Dial control settings, right-click the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray and click Help Topics.
Page 24: Launcher Mode
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.
Page 25: Using The Jog Dial Control With Sony Software
Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial control is active, you can use the Jog Dial’s functions that are allocated to that software. For more information on functions allocated to software, see the software applications online Help.
Page 26: Vaio Action Setup
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using a Dialog Box When a window such as Screen Properties is active, the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window. You can select an item in the window by rotating the Jog Dial control. Pressing the Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter. Jog Guide Dialog Box VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook's Jog Dial™...
Page 27: Handling And Storing Memory Stick Media
You can use both media with your notebook. For music, which requires copyright protection, you can only use MG Memory Stick media with your notebook. You can also use MagicGate-compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your notebook. You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media.
Page 28: Inserting A Memory Stick Media
Insert the Memory Stick media into the media slot on the left side of the notebook until it clicks into place. When the Memory Stick media is properly in place, Sony VisualFlow™ will automatically launch to display the contents of the Memory Stick.
Page 29: Removing A Memory Stick Media
To check the drive: Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. Check that the Removable Disk (S:) icon is displayed in the My Computer window. Double-click the Removable Disk (S:) icon to display the contents of the Memory Stick media. ✍...
Page 30: Using Memory Stick Media With Data From Another Device
Large image files require more time to load to a Memory Stick media. Using Memory Stick Media with Data from Another Device Memory Stick media can be used with compatible devices like a Sony digital video camera recorder or digital still camera. Insert the media into the Memory Stick media slot and save your movie or still image as data files to the Memory Stick media.
Page 31: Write-Protecting A Memory Stick Media
For more details on using compatible devices with MG Memory Stick media, refer to the instructions that came with your compatible device, or use PictureGear Help. Using a Compatible Device Write-Protecting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting.
Page 32: Formatting A Memory Stick Media
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Formatting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it. If you need to reformat a Memory Stick media, use the Memory Stick Formatter that is provided with the media. Follow the procedures included here. For more details about using Memory Stick Formatter, refer to Formatter Help.
Page 33: Standby Mode
Standby Mode The notebook saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The power indicator light flashes in amber while in this mode. To activate Standby mode Press Fn+Esc. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter Standby mode. To return to normal mode Press any key.
Page 34: Notes On Using Power Management
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Notes on Using Power Management ❑ If you find that an application exhibits unexpected behavior (such as reduced video quality) after returning from a power saving mode, you should close that application before your notebook enters a power saving mode. ❑...
Page 35 You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services, the Internet, and Sony Customer Support. ✍ In order to register your notebook online, register your software, or use Sony Customer Support, you must connect to a phone line. You must also register your notebook to receive the extended warranty.
Page 36 VAIO® Notebook User Guide Gently peel back the rubber phone jack cover. Pulling the phone jack cover too hard could damage it. Opening the Phone Line Jack Cover Plug one end of the phone cable (optional) into the jack on the inside of the phone line jack cover.
Page 37: Notes On The Telephone Line
If your telephone has two modular jacks, connect it as illustrated below. Telephone with Two Modular Jacks ✍ Note: When you complete the connections, you must use your communication software to adjust the settings for your telephone, fax, and communication methods. For details on adjusting settings, refer to your communications software manual.
Page 38: Using Local Area Network (Lan)
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using Local Area Network (LAN) For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, please ask your system manager. Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network You can exchange data with other devices on a network by connecting your notebook to the location’s Local Area Network (LAN).
Page 39 To connect to the network (Windows 2000): Right-click My Network Places and select Properties. The Network and Dial-up Connections dialog box displays. Click Make a New Connection. The Network Connection Wizard displays. Following the online instructions, enter the necessary setting provided by your network administrator to connect to the network.
Page 40 VAIO® Notebook User Guide...
Page 41: Connecting Peripheral Devices
❑ “Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities” Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive (Optional) You can connect a Sony floppy disk drive (PCGA-UFD5) to the connector on your notebook as described below. ✍ You do not need to shut down your notebook to connect or disconnect a floppy disk drive.
Page 42 VAIO® Notebook User Guide To Connect a Floppy Disk Drive Plug the USB cable from the optional floppy disk drive into the connector on the notebook. The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up. Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive (Optional) To Insert a Floppy Disk...
Page 43: To Disconnect A Floppy Disk Drive When The Notebook Is On
To Remove a Floppy Disk When you finish using the floppy disk, wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the floppy disk. Floppy Disk Removing Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑...
Page 44: To Carry A Floppy Disk Drive
VAIO® Notebook User Guide To Carry a Floppy Disk Drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk drive. Carrying a Floppy Disk Drive...
Page 45: Connecting An I.link ® Device
Memory Stick. Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder * 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 i.LINK-compatible devices.
Page 46: Dvgate™ Applications
VAIO® Notebook User Guide ✍ The above figure displays connection to a Sony digital video camera; your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently. Only Sony digital video cameras, and connectors labeled “DV In/Out” or “i.LINK” are i.LINK-compatible.
Page 47: Hard Drive Partition
Adjusting Image Resolution If the incorrect resolution is selected, the images on the LCD may not display smoothly. To check the resolution, click the Setup button in the DVgate Motion- Monitor window. Point to Settings, then select Low Resolution. The settings you change in this menu affect only the images in the monitor window.
Page 48: Connecting A Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Device
✍ You can use the optional Sony USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1 series) or the optional Sony floppy disk drive (PCGA-UFD5) with this notebook. Plug the USB device into the USB port. You do not need to turn off your notebook.
Page 49: Connecting An External Display
Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer monitor or projector to your notebook. To Connect a Monitor Locate the VGA connector on the left side of the notebook. Plug appropriate end of the VGA adapter (supplied) into the notebook VGA adaptor connector, and plug the other end into the appropriate end of the display cable (optional).
Page 50: To Connect A Projector
See the manual that came with your monitor for more information on 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 Projector Power Cord To Audio In ✍...
Page 51: Recording From A Microphone Or Audio Equipment
To select a display When you connect an external display to your notebook, you can press Fn+F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), the external monitor, or both devices. ✍ See “Selecting the Display Mode” for more information. Recording from a Microphone or Audio Equipment You can record messages, memos, or other recordings in analog by connecting a...
Page 52 VAIO® Notebook User Guide Adjusting sound volume in the Recording Control window When Microphone or Line are not displayed in the Recording Control window, from the Options menu, click Properties, click the item you want to display in Control, and then click OK. ✍...
Page 53 Sound device Microphone1 Line CD Audio MIDI2 3D Wide To make the microphone echo From the Start menu, select Settings, and click Control Panel. In the Control panel, double-click YAMAHA DS-XG. Select the Echo tab. You can also customize the setting by choosing options such as Delay Time and Feedback.
Page 54: Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities
VAIO® Notebook User Guide 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) ❑...
Page 55: The 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.
Page 56 VAIO® Notebook User Guide...
Page 57: Customizing Your Vaio ® Notebook
® Customizing Your VAIO Notebook ® Customizing Your VAIO Notebook...
Page 58: Displaying The Sony Notebook Setup Screen
Click the Start button on the Windows Point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup. Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box Select the tab for the item you want to change. See “Sony Notebook Setup Tabs” . After you finish, click OK.
Page 59: Sony Notebook Setup Tabs
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. Controlling Power Management The Power Management utility allows you to control the power settings of your notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life.
Page 60: To Activate The Power Management Toolbar
Change to Current Document Title To Activate the Power Management Toolbar Right-click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. Select Toolbars from the pop-up menu, and then click Power Management. The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar. The current profile icon is highlighted on the Power Management toolbar.
Page 61: Power Management Profiles
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.
Page 62: Power Management Commands
Change to Current Document Title Icon Description Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD 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.
Page 63: Conserving Battery Power
Icon 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 notebook.
Page 64: Battery Icon Descriptions
Change to Current Document Title You can also view the total capacity remaining in the battery by placing the pointer over the battery status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen. Battery Information Toolbar ❑...
Page 65: Displaying Detailed Battery Information
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 when you click OK. Changing the Window Design of Sony Software...
Page 66: Selecting The Display Mode
Change to Current Document Title To try another selection, click << or >> and then, click OK. The UI Design Selector closes and the new window design of your Sony software displays. ✍ This feature is available with UI Design Selector-compatible software only.
Page 67 Click the S3DuoVue tab and select the desired display device. S3DuoVue Screen ✍ 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.
Page 68: Using The Dual Display Function (Windows Me Only)
Change to Current Document Title Using the Dual Display Function (Windows Me only) The dual display function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you have an external display attached to the monitor connector, your notebook’s LCD display and the external display can function as a single desktop.
Page 69: Setting The Colors And Resolution For Each Display
Click Yes to enable the second display. Click Apply. Setting the Colors and Resolution for Each Display You can set the display colors and resolution for each display that is part of a virtual desktop. Follow steps 1 to 4 above to display the Display Properties screen. Select the display you wish to change (1 or 2) by clicking on the icon of the display.
Page 70 Change to Current Document Title...
Page 71: Adding Memory
To upgrade memory, use only PC100(CL2) SDRAM SO-DIMM with gold lead contacts. Related Safety Guidelines Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, see http://www.sony.com/ pcsupport.
Page 72: Typical Expansion Memory Configuration
VAIO® Notebook User Guide 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. ❑...
Page 73 Location of Screws ✍ To avoid damaging the notebook, do not remove or loosen any other screws. Open the display panel, raise the palm rest toward you, turn it over, and then set it gently on the keyboard. When you turn the palm rest over, gently perform the action in order to avoid breaking the attached cable.
Page 74 VAIO® Notebook User Guide A Memory Module Lower the memory module until it clicks into place on both ends. Installing a Memory Module Empty Slot Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the notebook. Return the palm rest to its original position by aligning it with the notch on the keyboard and then setting it on the keyboard.
Page 75: To Remove A Memory Module
Aligning the Palm Rest Close the display panel and replace the six (6) screws on the bottom of the notebook. Use the Phillips (+) screwdriver to tighten all six screws at the locations shown below. To Remove a Memory Module Perform steps 1 through 3 of “To Install a Memory Module”...
Page 76: Confirming Added Memory Capacity
Confirming Added Memory Capacity Turn on the notebook. Click the Start button, point to VAIO, and then click Sony Notebook Setup. Click the About This Notebook tab. Check the System Memory displayed in the left panel to confirm that the correct memory amount is displayed.
Page 77 Confirming Added Memory Capacity Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box...
Page 78 VAIO® Notebook User Guide...
Page 79: About The Software On Your Notebook
❑ An overview of the various software that come with your notebook and the activities you can perform with your software ❑ Details on your Sony application, driver, and system recovery CDs ❑ Software support information Overview Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc.
Page 80 Maximize your time online with CompuServe. ™ DVgate Sony Electronics Inc. Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK video clips and still images. You can edit the clips from your video, add others, and combine clips into new movie segments.
Page 81: Microsoft Internet Explorer
MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc. Sony’s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions, background music and text. Just import your video clips and “shake” with the click of a mouse. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends.
Page 82 Internet. You can record audio CDs onto your hard drive in a variety of formats. ™ PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony Digital Still Camera, or a Sony Mavica format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder. ®...
Page 83 VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics, Inc. VisualFlow is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer.
Page 84: Movieshaker
VAIO® Notebook User Guide MovieShaker™ This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images (pictures), and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play.
Page 85: Creating A Movie Using Shaker
Creating a Movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30- second scene. Click the Shake tab. Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray.
Page 86: Editing Clips And Scenes
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length of clips. Working Panel Monitor Trim Palette Adding effects to a scene or a clip: Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel.
Page 87: Saving A Movie
1024 x 768/75 Hz or lower. OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 Software Instructions OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation’s copyright protection technology. OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 maintains the holder’s copyrights by preventing unauthorized distribution of digital audio files.
Page 88: Starting Openmg Jukebox 2.0
An EMD service provider. Consult the provider for details regarding service. ✍ To protect your personal data, Sony uses SSL (an encryption protocol) for communication between your browser and the Sony WWW server. If you are accessing the Internet from inside of an enterprise LAN, you may not be able to use SSL due to the proxy server of the LAN.
Page 89: Recording A Cd
OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 Basic Features Menu bar Displays OpenMG Jukebox menus. Screen Tabs Change the operational sheet view according to function. Player control buttons Control playback (play, stop, pause, etc.). File Tree view Displays the folders on your notebook. Recording a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists within OpenMG Jukebox.
Page 90 VAIO® Notebook User Guide ✍ When you record from an audio CD on your CD-ROM drive for the first time, the “CD Drive Optimization” dialog box appears. Click Start to verify your optical drive. After the verification is performed, recording begins. Insert an audio CD into the optical drive.
Page 91: Transferring Songs (Check-In/Check-Out)
Transferring Songs (Check-in/Check-out) You can transfer songs between the playlists of your OpenMG Jukebox and external devices/media. For details on using your external devices/media, see the user guide that came with your product. These instructions are for the Check-in/ Check-out 1 step mode; for information on 2 step mode, see “Changing the check-in/check-out settings”...
Page 92 VAIO® Notebook User Guide Select the Playlist containing the song that you want to check out. The songs in the playlist are listed in the Playlist view in the center of the screen. In the Playlist view, select the song to be checked out. To check out more than one song at a time, hold down the Ctrl key and click the songs to be selected.
Page 93: Additional Features
Additional Features ❑ OpenMG Jukebox Tutorial — In the Tutorial screen, the available operations of OpenMG Jukebox are briefly described. By clicking items in the screen, you are guided directly to the desired operations of OpenMG Jukebox. ❑ OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool — Allows you to back up and restore all the data managed by OpenMG Jukebox, including music, graphics, and information.
Page 94: Notes On Performing The System Restore Function Of System Tools On Windows ® Millennium Edition
OpenMG Jukebox version 2.0 for VAIO computers may generate malfunctions. To connect you Portable Player to your VAIO computer, you need a plug-in for OpenMG Jukebox version 2.0. For details, refer to Sony Walkman Support on the Web at http://www.sony.com/walkmanproductsupport.
Page 95: Picturegear
PictureGear™ PictureGear software is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your notebook. Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your pictures. Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers, wallpaper, still pictures from MPEG, and even html photo albums.
Page 96: Using Panorama Maker
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture. The source images should be the same size and overlap 20%. How to stitch a panoramic picture: Gather the source images into the same folder or collection. Select the images you want to use.
Page 97: Application, Driver, And System Recovery Cds
You can also use the Application Recovery CD to install Windows 2000 drivers on your notebook. ✍ 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.
Page 98: Using The Driver Recovery Cd(S)
To use the Application Recovery CD(s) Turn on your notebook. If your notebook is already on, close all applications. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically.
Page 99: Using The System Recovery Cd(S)
Sony Customer Support. To use the System Recovery CD(s) Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive. Shut down your notebook as described in “Shutting Down Your Notebook” . Wait four seconds then turn on your notebook.
Page 100: Recovering Microsoft Word 2002
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 101: Software Support Information
Software Support Information ® Acrobat Reader, Adobe Photoshop Elements, (Adobe Systems Inc.) Web site http://www.adobe.com/ phone 206-628-2746 (fee-based support) 206-628-5737 e-mail techdocs@adobe.com hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM PT ® America Online (America Online) Web site http://www.aol.com phone 800-827-3338 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day CompuServe®...
Page 102 * Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport/. ®...
Page 103: Getting Help
To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call: 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888- 476-6972) Calling Sony Customer Support Sony provides software support free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. You can speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your notebook by calling: 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972)
Page 104: Vaio Support Agent
These diagnostics protect and store information in a retrievable format that enables you to restore your software to a previous working state. Sony has identified the software items that are protected by the VAIO Support Agent utility.
Page 105 From the VAIO Support Agent main window, click the Quick Fix Wizard button. The Welcome window appears. Click Next. The “Quick Fix Wizard: Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics” dialog box appears. Select the “Diagnose and fix my software” option. Select the software you wish to repair from the drop-down list. ✍...
Page 106: Using Common Solutions
VAIO Support Local Server (http://sdcglobal4.sel.sony.com...) provides a list of SupportActions available from the Internet. Common Solutions dialog box (1st level) ✍ Connect to the Internet before attempting to view the category, “Vaio Support Local Server (http://sdcglobal4.sel.sony.com...).” This category is unavailable without an Internet connection.
Page 107: Using Support Central
Click the resize arrows next to the SupportAction categories to expand or collapse the categories. Common Solutions dialog box (2nd level) Select the appropriate SupportAction from the list. Click Run or double-click the desired SupportAction. The available SupportActions are shown in bold type. ✍...
Page 108 VAIO® Notebook User Guide ✍ You must have Internet access to use Support Central. Support Central: Welcome page Click Enter Portal to begin using Support Central. First-time users will be asked to register with Support Central.
Page 109 VAIO Support Agent ✍ Support Central retains your registration information, so you are only required to register once. If you log on to your notebook with a different user name or have recovered your system using the System Recovery CDs, Support Central may require you to register again.
Page 110 VAIO® Notebook User Guide Support Central: Current Issues page When you log on to Support Central, the Current Issues page displays, enabling you to continue working on your open issues or to close them if you are finished. Support Central has a tracking feature that stores your current issues, enabling you to return and work on them later.
Page 111: About Automatic Updates
About Automatic Updates The VAIO Support Agent is dormant as a background process. Every 24 hours, the Agent self-activates to contact the Sony Support Server to check for new updates or fixes needed for your system. This updating action only occurs while you are connected to the Internet and when more than 24 hours has passed since the last update.
Page 112 You can choose from four response options: ❑ Give the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any updates or fixes that are available specifically for your notebook. The Agent continues to prompt you for your permission to retrieve updates.
Page 113 Once you have granted permission for the system to check for updates or fixes, the Agent contacts the Sony Support Server. Available updates or fixes may be displayed to you in one of two ways. An update or fix may be displayed in a window with an explanation and instructions to follow.
Page 114 VAIO® Notebook User Guide Click OK. VAIO Support Agent Properties window...
Page 116 VAIO® Notebook User Guide...
Page 117: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. Since many problems have simple solutions, try these suggestions before you contact Sony PC Support (http://www.sony.com/ pcsupport). Troubleshooting Your Notebook (Windows Me only) When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear.
Page 118 Turn off the notebook. Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook. Turn on the notebook. Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
Page 119 10 Select Yes, then press Enter. The notebook restarts. If your notebook continues to display the message “Operating system not found”, and Windows does not start, contact Sony Customer Support. My notebook stops responding or does not shut down. It is best to shut down your notebook using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu.
Page 120 If you are connecting an optical disc drive with a PC card, disconnect it by stopping the PC card. Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices that you are not currently using. See “Removing a PC card” for more information.
Page 121: Troubleshooting The Lcd Screen
Close all open applications. Push and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook. The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud. Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet.
Page 122: Troubleshooting The Mouse And Touchpad
See “Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device” for details. ❑ If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series, verify that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector, and restart your notebook. My touchpad does not work properly.
Page 123: Troubleshooting Drives, Pc Cards, And Peripheral Devices
Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices ❑ If you cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook. ❑ If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to stop playback and restart the notebook.
Page 124 VAIO® Notebook User Guide ❑ If you are using an optional DVD Rom Drive, and can see video but not hear audio, check all of the following: ❑ Check that your DVD-ROM drive does not have the mute setting enabled. ❑...
Page 125: Troubleshooting Software
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. Troubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashes.
Page 126: Troubleshooting The Modem
Verify that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. ❑ Verify that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook’s modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) My modem connection is slow. Your notebook is equipped with a 56K/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).
Page 127: Troubleshooting Audio
Troubleshooting Audio My speakers have no sound ❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+F3 or use the Jog Dial control to turn on the speakers. ❑ If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum, press Fn+F4, then press ➜...
Page 128: Troubleshooting The Printer
The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional.
Page 131: Index
Index About This Computer tab 59 AC Profile power setting 61 adjusting brightness 12 Alt key 8 Application Recovery CD 97 Applications key 9 Basic/Advanced tab 59 battery packs charge status icons 64 brightness adjusting 12 built-in speaker 12 volume 12 buttons Start 58 cameras...
Page 132 Change to Current Document Title coin-operated telephones 36 computer 103 customizing 57 setup screen 58 troubleshooting 125 connecting CD-ROM drive 18 coin-operated telephones 36 digital video camera recorder 45 floppy disk drive 41 multiple phone lines 36 party phone lines 36 phone line 34 connectors USB 41...
Page 133 external devices display 49 Floppy disk handling 44 troubleshooting 123 floppy disk drive connecting 41 disconnecting 43 troubleshooting 123 function keys 9 Getting Help 103 Guide Mode 24 handling CD-ROM discs 18 Floppy disk 44 hard drive indicator light 10 Hard Drive Partition 47 hardware online support 103...
Page 134 Change to Current Document Title Scroll Lock 10 Insert key 8 inserting floppy disk into drive 42 Jog Dial control 23 keyboard 7–11 Launcher Mode 24 troubleshooting 121 MagicGate 26, 27 Maximum Battery Life power setting 61 Maximum Performance power setting 61 mega-bass switch 12 memory adding 71...
Page 135 Notebook Setup tabs 59 Num Lock indicator light 10 operator keys 8 party phone lines 36 PC card slot 18 troubleshooting 125 phone connecting line 34 jack 36 PictureGear 95 power management settings 59 Power Management Off power setting 61 Power On Initial Setting tab 59 Password tab 59...
Page 136 About This Computer tab 59 Basic/Advanced tab 59 displaying 58 Power On Password tab 59 setup tabs 59 Shift key 9 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 103 Sony Notebook Setup screen 58 speakers troubleshooting 127 Standby mode 12, 33 Start button 58 switching display 12...
Page 137 USB connector 41, 48 USB device 48 Using the Jog Dial Control 25 VAIO Support Agent 104 VAIO® Action Setup 26 video camera recorder 45 virtual desktop 68 Windows 119 Explorer 11 Find window 11 Help 11 key 9 Index...

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