Using Your VAIO Notebook
Using the Center Jog Dial Control
Using the Keyboard
Using the Touchpad
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting the Optional Docking Station
Connecting an External Microphone
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen
Controlling Power Management
Displaying Battery Information
Selecting the Display Mode
Precautions and Procedures
Troubleshooting
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad
Index
Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral De
Getting Help
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Welcome
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This section describes the following aspects of your new computer
Using Your VAIO Notebook
Using the Keyboard
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Keyboard
The notebook keyboard keys
Description
Description
Operator keys
Indicators
Indicator lights
Indicator
Function
The Windows key in combination with other keys
Light
Combination
Function
Combination FeatureFunctions
The Fn key in combination with other keys
Combination
Function
Feature
Combination
Functions
LCD and external display
Descriptions
Using the Touchpad
Actions
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Using PC Cards
To insert a PC Card
To remove a PC Card
Using PC Cards
6 Gently grasp the card and pull it out
Connecting VAIO Computers
Connecting with an i.LINK cable
See Smart Connect online help for more information
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If your notebook is connected to the optional docking station
Set the i.LINK network switch to the unmarked side
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Jog Dial Utility icon or in the task tray and click Help Topics
VAIO Action Setup
VAIO Action Setup
Using the Center Jog Dial Control
Using the center Jog Dial control
Launcher mode
Using Launcher mode
Using Guide mode
Guide Mode
Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony software
Using the center Jog Dial control with other software
Using a dialog box
Using Memory Stick Media
What is MagicGate media?
Types of Memory Stick media
To insert a Memory Stick media
To view the contents of Memory Stick media
To remove a Memory Stick media
Write-protecting a Memory Stick media
Formatting a Memory Stick media
LOCK
LOCK
Notes on Memory Stick media
Cautions on Memory Stick media
Do not allow the media to get wet
Using Power Saving Modes
Normal mode
Standby mode
Hibernate mode
To return to Normal mode
Time required to return to normal mode
Using a Phone Line
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Using the LAN
Connecting to LAN
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting the Optional Docking Station
1 Left lever
Floppy disk drive
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Back Panel
Connecting the notebook to the docking station
DC In indicator
UNDOCK switch
Optical drive
Securing the Notebook to the Docking Station
Disconnecting the notebook from the docking station
Latching the Notebook to the Docking Station
Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is off
Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is on
Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is off
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Removing the Notebook from the Docking Station
Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is on
Releasing the Notebook from the Docking Station
Using the UNDOCK switch
From the Start menu
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UNDOCK switch
UNDOCK Switch
To remove a floppy disk
Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive
To insert a floppy disk
Notes on handling floppy disks
Keep floppy disks away from magnets
Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources
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Connecting an Optical Drive
To insert a disc
Playing a DVD
Inserting Disc
Handling and cleaning CD and DVD media
Cleaning
Writing data to CD-R/RW media
Handling
Do not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc
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Beware of the following
Connecting a Printer
To connect a printer
To a parallel port
To USB ports
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Connecting a USB Printer
Power cord To USB port Printer USB printer cable not supplied
Connecting an i.LINK* Device
To connect a digital video camera recorder
Connecting Digital Video Camera Recorder
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Digital video camera recorder To DV In/Out To S400 i.LINK
i.LINK cable optional
Connecting an i.LINK Device
Connecting an External Display
Using the notebook
Using the docking station
To connect a monitor
To connect a projector
Using the notebook
Connecting an External Display
Using the docking station
Connecting projector
To Headphones Projector Audio cable Power cord RGB signal cable
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Projector Power cord To Headphones Audio cable RGB signal cable
To select a display
Connecting a USB Device
Using the notebook
Using the docking station
To connect a USB device
Connecting a USB Device
Connecting External Speakers
Connecting Speakers to the Headphone Jack
To connect external speakers
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Connecting an External Microphone
Connecting an External Microphone
Connecting Microphone to Microphone Jack
To connect an external microphone
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To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen
Customizing Your VAIO Notebook
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Sony Notebook Setup Screen
4 After you finish making your changes, click OK
Sony Notebook Setup tabs
Description
Activating the Power Management toolbar
Controlling Power Management
Viewing the Power Management status icons
Power Management profiles
Customizing Power Management settings
Maximum Battery Life
Disable Power Management
AC Power
Icon Description
Power Management commands
Icon Description
Word Processing
Spreadsheet
Conserving battery power
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Icon Description
Displaying Battery Information
To activate the battery information toolbar
Battery icon descriptions
Battery Icon
Displaying detailed battery information
Battery Icon
Battery Status
Battery Information Window
Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system
Displaying Battery Information
Selecting the Display Mode
5 Click the Driver Configuration tab
Changing the window design of Sony software
To change the window design
Precautions and Procedures
Adding Memory
Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components. Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers, for example. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure
Installing a Memory Module
7 Remove the memory module from its packaging
Replacing the Keyboard
Installing a Memory Module
Installing the Memory Module
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Removing a Memory Module
1 Perform steps 1 to 5 in the “Installing a Memory Module” section
4 Perform steps 8 and 9 in the “Installing a Memory Module” section
3 Remove the memory module
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About the Software on Your Notebook
Overview
CompuServe Interactive Services Inc
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Drag’n Drop CD
DVgate
Sony Electronics Inc
JogDial Utility
PowerPanel
Netscape Communicator
Netscape Communications Corporation
Norton AntiVirus
Prodigy Internet
Prodigy Communications Corporation
Quicken
Intuit, Inc
VAIO Action Setup
RealProducer G2
RealNetworks Inc
Smart Capture
VisualFlow
Sony Electronics Inc
WinDVD
InterVideo, Inc
DVgate
Installing the DVgate plug-in
To defragment a partition
DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere
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Importing images and sound clips
MovieShaker
Create a movie using Shaker
Editing clips and scenes
Saving a movie
OpenMG Jukebox
Electronic Music Distribution EMD services
To start OpenMG Jukebox
To record a CD
Menu bar
File List view
Displays OpenMG Jukebox menus
To transfer songs check-in/check-out
CD tab screen
Check-out
Additional OpenMG Jukebox features
Check-in
Notes on using Portable Players
PictureGear
Using Panorama Maker
Managing your pictures
Creating a photo album
Making still images and panoramic from MPEG
5 Help button
Smart Capture
1 Mode indicator
Using Still mode
2 Mode dial
7 Application Switch drop-down list
6 Capture button
The Still Image Options window has four tabs
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Capturing a picture in Still mode
Effect Setting window
Managing pictures in Still mode
Still Viewer window
Using Net Movie mode
Capturing a movie in Net Movie mode
Managing your movie in Net Movie mode
Movie Player window
Using ImageStation
Uploading with Movie Player
Uploading with Still Viewer
Smart Capture
VisualFlow
To use VisualFlow
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs
Application Recovery CDs
Driver Recovery CDs
System Recovery CDs
To use the Application Recovery CDs
Using Your Recovery CDs
Using the Application Recovery CDs
Using the Driver Recovery CDs
Using the System Recovery CDs
To use the Driver Recovery CDs
To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent
To use the System Recovery CDs
If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD
Recovering Microsoft Word
Software Support Information
Adobe Acrobat Reader
America Online
CompuServe
Prodigy Internet
Quicken
QuickTime
RealJukebox, RealPlayer, RealProducer G2
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Sony Service Center
WinDVD
My notebook does not start
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Your Notebook
1 Press F2. The BIOS Setup menu appears
My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly
If a non-bootable floppy disk is in the drive, proceed as follows
My notebook stops responding or does not shut down
My notebook is unstable
1 Close all open applications
The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud
Troubleshooting the Docking Station
I cannot remove the disc
The disc tray does not eject even after I press the Eject button
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Troubleshooting the LCD Screen
I want to change the video resolution of my display
My LCD screen is blank
My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad
The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse
My mouse does not work
My touchpad does not work properly
My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly
Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices
My floppy disk drive can not write to a floppy disk
My PC Card does not work
My optical drive tray does not open
Make sure the notebook is turned on
The application cannot find a file while a PC Card is inserted
Troubleshooting the Software
My software program stops responding or crashes
My modem connection is slow
Troubleshooting the Modem
My modem does not work
My microphone does not work
Troubleshooting Audio
My speakers have no sound
Troubleshooting the Printer
I cannot print
Getting Help
Support Options
1 VAIO User Guide and VAIO Quick Start
3 VAIO Support Agent
5 Sony Fax-on-Demand
6 Calling Sony Customer Support
VAIO Support Agent
To use the Quick Fix Wizard
To use the Quick Fix Wizard, follow these steps
To use Common Solutions
Quick Fix Wizard Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dialog box
Common Solutions dialog box 1st level
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To use Support Central
1 Connect to the Internet
VAIO Support Agent
Support Central Registration page
Support Central Current Issues page
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About automatic updates
Support Central Support Wizard page
Update notification
VAIO Support Agent properties
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Index
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Index
i.LINK