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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.

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Contents Welcome Change text in this variable definition to document title Welcome Using Your Vaio ComputerConnecting Peripheral Devices Customizing Your Vaio Computer Adding Memory Displaying Battery InformationTroubleshooting 115 125 135 Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your Vaio Computer Keyboard Using the KeyboardKey Description Functions of the keyboard keysCombination Function Combinations and functions with the Windows keyIndicator IndicatorsIndicator Function Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations Feature FunctionsSome functions are not available until Windows launches Vaio Action Setup functions Using Vaio Action SetupLauncher mode Using the Jog Dial ControlUsing Launcher mode Guide modeUsing guide mode To use the Jog Dial control with other software To use the Jog Dial control with Sony softwareAction Description Using a dialog box Internal timerWhat is MagicGate? Using Memory Stick MediaTypes of Memory Stick media To insert a Memory Stick mediaTo view the contents of Memory Stick media To remove a Memory Stick media VisualFlowTo use VisualFlow Using Memory Stick Media Vaio Computer To insert PC card Using PC CardsTo remove a PC Card Using PC Cards Normal mode Using Power Saving ModesStandby mode Hibernate modeTo activate Hibernate mode How to connect a phone cable Connecting a Phone LinePlugging in Phone Cable Connecting to LAN Connecting to a LANTo set up your ethernet connection To set the Modem’s Country/region To connect to a networkTurning On Wireless LAN Connecting to a Wireless LANWireless LAN Access Point To communicate with an Access Point, proceed as follows Communicating with Access Point infrastructureConnecting to a wireless LAN To communicate without an Access Point, proceed as follows Communicating without Access Point ad-hocSetting Wireless Network Connection Properties Turning Off Wireless LAN Connecting Peripheral Devices To connect the floppy disk drive Connecting a Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a floppy disk To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is onTo remove a floppy disk To carry the floppy disk drive To connect an optical drive Connecting a PC Card Bus DriveTo insert a disc To remove the drive Handling CD or DVD discs Cleaning CD or DVD discsTo connect an i.LINK optical disc drive Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc DriveConnecting i.LINK optical disc drive Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive To connect a USB mouse Connecting a USB MouseConnecting with i.LINK Connecting Vaio ComputersConnecting an i.LINK Device To connect a digital camcorder Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an External Display To connect a projector To connect a computer displayConnecting an External Display Plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack To connect a TV Connecting a TVTo connect a printer Connecting a USB PrinterTo switch the microphone jack functionality Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect an external microphone To record from a microphone or audio equipmentTo increase the sound of the microphone To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control windowSound device Function To adjust sound device volumeTo connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersPersonal Digital Assistant Expanding Your Computer’s CapabilitiesChange text in this variable definition to document title Customizing Your Vaio Computer To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTab Description Sony Notebook Setup tabsTo view the Power Management status icons Controlling Power ManagementTo activate the Power Management toolbar To customize Power Management settings Power Management profilesIcon Description Word Processing CameraSpreadsheet CommunicationsConserving battery power Power Management commandsStandby HibernateBattery icon descriptions Displaying Battery InformationTo activate the Battery Information toolbar Battery icon Battery statusFully charged Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system Displaying detailed battery informationTo change the window design Changing the window design of Sony softwareTo select the display mode Selecting the Display ModeChange text in this variable definition to document title Adding Memory Typical expansion memory configuration Precautions and ProceduresOn board MB Slot MB Removing a Memory Module Lifting the Keyboard Removing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Installing New Memory Module Confirming Added Memory Capacity Vaio Computer Quick Start About the Software on Your Computer Adobe Acrobat Reader OverviewAdobe Photoshop Elements America OnlineArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro EarthLink Network Total AccessDigitalPrint DVgate100 RealPlayer Real JukeboxSmart Capture 101102 103 WinDVDDVgate application notes Adjusting image resolutionDigital video captures Hard disk drive partition105 Application Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsDriver Recovery CDs System Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsTo use the Driver Recovery CDs 107108 Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD109 110 Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD111 To use the System Recovery CDs112 If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD113 Recovering Microsoft Word114 115 TroubleshootingMy computer starts, but a Bios error appears Troubleshooting Your ComputerMy computer does not start 116117 My computer stops responding or does not shut down Power Management setting is not responding118 119 Sound of my computer’s fan is too loudWant to change the video resolution of my display Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank 120My mouse does not work Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy touchpad does not work properly 121122 Pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or MouseMy optical drive is not playing my disc properly Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices123 My PC Card is not working My optical disc drive tray does not open124 125 Troubleshooting i.LINK devicesMy software program stops responding or crashes Troubleshooting SoftwareCannot use the DVgate software 126127 What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions?My modem does not work Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem connection is slow 128Cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functionsComputer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point Cannot access the Internet130 Data transfers are interruptedMy speakers have no sound Troubleshooting Audio131 132 My microphone does not work133 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media134 135 Getting HelpManuals and Online Help Files Support OptionsOperating System Online Support Vaio Support Agent Sony PC SupportSony Customer Support Sony Fax-on-Demand137 138 Software Support InformationRealJukebox, RealPlayer Real Networks, Inc Quicken Intuit IncSony Applications Sony Electronics Inc WinDVD InterVideo, Inc140 Sony Service Center141 142 143 144 145 LAN146 147 148 149

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