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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 about, and that information will be displayed in the main window.

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Welcome Using Your Vaio Notebook Connecting Peripheral Devices About the Software on Your Notebook Troubleshooting 129 Index 143 Change text in this variable definition to document title Welcome Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Keyboard Using Your Vaio Notebook Keyboard Key Description Key Description Light IndicatorsIndicator lights Indicator Function Combination Function Windows key in combination with other keys Fn key in combination with other keys Combination FeatureFunctions Combination FeatureFunctions Actions Descriptions Using the TouchpadTouchpad Change text in this variable definition to document title To insert a PC Card Using PC CardsInserting PC Card Removing PC Card To remove a PC Card Gently grasp the card and pull it out Connecting with an i.LINK cable Connecting Vaio Computers Link Network Switch Set the i.LINK network switch to the unmarked side Vaio Action Setup Using the center Jog Dial control Using the Center Jog Dial ControlCenter Jog Dial Control Using Launcher mode Launcher modeJog Dial Launcher Jog Dial Guide Guide ModeUsing the center Jog Dial control with Sony software Using Guide mode Using a dialog box Using the center Jog Dial control with other softwareJog Dial Guide Dialog Box To insert a Memory Stick media Using Memory Stick MediaWhat is MagicGate media? Types of Memory Stick media To remove a Memory Stick media To view the contents of Memory Stick media Write-protecting a Memory Stick media Using the Write-protect TabFormatting a Memory Stick media Using Memory Stick Media Change text in this variable definition to document title Hibernate mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal mode Standby mode To return to Normal mode Plugging Phone Cable into Phone Jack Using a Phone Line Connecting to LAN Using the LAN Connecting the Optional Docking Station Connecting Peripheral Devices Back Panel Left lever Floppy disk driveLeft Optical drive DC In indicator Undock switch Right lever Connecting the notebook to the docking stationRight Latching the Notebook to the Docking Station Disconnecting the notebook from the docking stationSecuring the Notebook to the Docking Station Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is off Releasing the Notebook from the Docking Station Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is onRemoving the Notebook from the Docking Station Docking Indicator Light Using the Undock switchFrom the Start menu Undock switch Inserting Floppy Disk Connecting the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk Removing Floppy Disk To insert a disc Connecting an Optical DriveInserting a Disc Inserting Disc Playing a DVD Handling Handling and cleaning CD and DVD mediaCleaning Writing data to CD-R/RW media Change text in this variable definition to document title To a parallel port Connecting a PrinterConnecting a Printer to the Docking Station To connect a printer Connecting a USB Printer To connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting an i.LINK* Device Connecting Digital Video Camera Recorder Connecting an i.LINK Device Connecting Monitor Connecting an External DisplayUsing the notebook Using the docking station To connect a projector Connecting an External Display Connecting projector To select a display Connecting USB Device Connecting a USB DeviceTo connect a USB device Connecting a USB Device Connecting Speakers to the Headphone Jack Connecting External SpeakersTo connect external speakers Connecting Microphone to Microphone Jack Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect an external microphone Change text in this variable definition to document title To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Sony Notebook Setup Screen Tab Description Sony Notebook Setup tabs Viewing the Power Management status icons Controlling Power ManagementActivating the Power Management toolbar Customizing Power Management settings Power Management profiles Icon Description Communications Power Management commandsWord Processing Spreadsheet Standby Mode Conserving battery powerHibernate Mode Battery Icon Battery Status Displaying Battery InformationTo activate the battery information toolbar Battery icon descriptions Battery Information Window Displaying detailed battery information Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system Selecting the Display Mode Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen To change the window design Changing the window design of Sony software Adding Memory Precautions and Procedures Change text in this variable definition to document title Screws on Bottom of Notebook Installing a Memory ModuleLifting the Keyboard Turning the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Installing the Memory Module Change text in this variable definition to document title Removing a Memory Module Change text in this variable definition to document title CompuServe OverviewAdobe Acrobat Reader America Online Microsoft Word Drag’n Drop CDDVgate JogDial Utility OpenMG Jukebox PowerPanelNetscape Communicator Norton AntiVirus RealJukebox Prodigy InternetQuicken QuickTime Smart Connect Vaio Action SetupRealProducer G2 Smart Capture WinDVD VisualFlowInterVideo, Inc DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere Installing the DVgate plug-inDVgate To defragment a partition Change text in this variable definition to document title Main Window Create a movie using ShakerMovieShaker Importing images and sound clips Shaker Tray Editing clips and scenesWorking Panel Saving a movie OpenMG Jukebox Electronic Music Distribution EMD services100 To start OpenMG Jukebox OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 Basic Features101 102 To record a CDPlayer control buttons Tutorial tab File Tree view URL drop-down list 103 To transfer songs check-in/check-outCD tab screen 104 Check-outCheck-In/Out tab screen Check-in Additional OpenMG Jukebox features105 106 Creating a photo album Using Panorama MakerPictureGear Managing your pictures 108 Making still images and panoramic from Mpeg Smart Capture main window Mode indicator Help buttonSmart Capture 109 110 Using Still mode Still Image Options window 111 Effect Setting window Capturing a picture in Still mode112 113 Managing pictures in Still modeStill Viewer window 114 Using Net Movie modeRecording Options window 115 Capturing a movie in Net Movie mode 116 Managing your movie in Net Movie modeMovie Player window 117 Using ImageStationCompression Settings when Uploading window Uploading with Movie Player Image Uploader window ImageStation Login windowUploading with Still Viewer 118 119 To use VisualFlow VisualFlow120 System Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CDs Driver Recovery CDs 122 Using Your Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDs To repair software applications using Vaio Support Agent Using the Driver Recovery CDsUsing the System Recovery CDs To use the Driver Recovery CDs If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD To use the System Recovery CDs124 125 Recovering Microsoft Word 126 Software Support Information 127 RealJukebox, RealPlayer, RealProducer G2Sony Applications Windows Operating System, Word 128 Sony Service Center My notebook does not start Troubleshooting Your Notebook129 130 My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly 131 132 My notebook stops responding or does not shut downMy notebook is unstable Sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud Cannot remove the disc Troubleshooting the Docking Station133 134 Disc tray does not eject even after I press the Eject button My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenWant to change the video resolution of my display My LCD screen is blank My touchpad does not work properly Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadPointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse My mouse does not work 137 Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive can not write to a floppy disk My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly My PC Card does not work My optical drive tray does not open138 139 Troubleshooting the SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes Application cannot find a file while a PC Card is inserted 140 Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work My modem connection is slow 141 Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers have no sound My microphone does not work Cannot print Troubleshooting the Printer142 Sony PC Support Support Options143 Calling Sony Customer Support Sony Fax-on-Demand144 Vaio Support Agent main window Vaio Support AgentTo use the Quick Fix Wizard 145 146 147 To use Common Solutions 148 Common Solutions dialog box 1st level To use Support Central Common Solutions dialog box 2nd level149 Support Central Welcome 150 Support Central Registration 151 152 Support Central Current Issues 153 About automatic updatesSupport Central Support Wizard Agent Status Update Update notification154 155 Vaio Support Agent propertiesVaio Support Agent Properties window 156 157 Index 158 159 LCD 160 161 137

Sony Notebook Computer manual Welcome

Models: Notebook Computer

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