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Sony Notebook Computer manual Welcome

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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. 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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Using the Touchpad Using Your VAIO NotebookUsing the Center Jog Dial Control Using the KeyboardDisplaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Connecting Peripheral DevicesConnecting the Optional Docking Station Connecting an External MicrophonePrecautions and Procedures Controlling Power ManagementDisplaying Battery Information Selecting the Display ModeApplication, Driver, and System Recovery CDs TroubleshootingGetting Help Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadIndex Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral DeChange text in this variable definition to document title Welcome Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the Keyboard Using Your VAIO NotebookThis section describes the following aspects of your new computer Keyboard Change text in this variable definition to document titleDescription The notebook keyboard keysOperator keys DescriptionFunction IndicatorsIndicator lights IndicatorFunction The Windows key in combination with other keysLight CombinationFunction Combination FeatureFunctionsThe Fn key in combination with other keys CombinationLCD and external display FeatureCombination FunctionsActions Using the TouchpadDescriptions Change text in this variable definition to document title To insert a PC Card Using PC CardsTo remove a PC Card 6 Gently grasp the card and pull it out Using PC CardsChange text in this variable definition to document title Connecting VAIO ComputersConnecting with an i.LINK cable See Smart Connect online help for more informationIf your notebook is connected to the optional docking station Change text in this variable definition to document title Set the i.LINK network switch to the unmarked sideVAIO Action Setup VAIO Action SetupJog Dial Utility icon or in the task tray and click Help Topics Using the center Jog Dial control Using the Center Jog Dial ControlUsing Launcher mode Launcher modeUsing the center Jog Dial control with Sony software Guide ModeUsing Guide mode Using a dialog box Using the center Jog Dial control with other softwareTo insert a Memory Stick media Using Memory Stick MediaWhat is MagicGate media? Types of Memory Stick mediaTo remove a Memory Stick media To view the contents of Memory Stick mediaLOCK Write-protecting a Memory Stick mediaFormatting a Memory Stick media LOCKCautions on Memory Stick media Notes on Memory Stick mediaDo not allow the media to get wet Hibernate mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal mode Standby modeTime required to return to normal mode To return to Normal modeUsing a Phone Line Connecting to LAN Using the LANChange text in this variable definition to document title Connecting the Optional Docking Station Connecting Peripheral DevicesBack Panel 1 Left leverFloppy disk drive Change text in this variable definition to document titleOptical drive Connecting the notebook to the docking stationDC In indicator UNDOCK switchLatching the Notebook to the Docking Station Disconnecting the notebook from the docking stationSecuring the Notebook to the Docking Station Connecting Peripheral Devices Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is offDisconnecting the docking station when the notebook is on Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is offReleasing the Notebook from the Docking Station Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is onRemoving the Notebook from the Docking Station From the Start menu Using the UNDOCK switchUNDOCK Switch UNDOCK switchChange text in this variable definition to document title To insert a floppy disk Connecting the Floppy Disk DriveTo remove a floppy disk Change text in this variable definition to document title Notes on handling floppy disksKeep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sourcesTo insert a disc Connecting an Optical DriveInserting Disc Playing a DVDHandling Handling and cleaning CD and DVD mediaCleaning Writing data to CD-R/RW mediaBeware of the following Change text in this variable definition to document titleDo not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc To USB ports Connecting a PrinterTo connect a printer To a parallel portPower cord To USB port Printer USB printer cable not supplied Connecting a USB PrinterChange text in this variable definition to document title To connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting an i.LINK* Devicei.LINK cable optional Connecting Digital Video Camera RecorderChange text in this variable definition to document title Digital video camera recorder To DV In/Out To S400 i.LINKConnecting an i.LINK Device To connect a monitor Connecting an External DisplayUsing the notebook Using the docking stationConnecting an External Display Using the notebookTo connect a projector Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the docking stationConnecting projector To Headphones Projector Audio cable Power cord RGB signal cableTo select a display Projector Power cord To Headphones Audio cable RGB signal cableTo connect a USB device Connecting a USB DeviceUsing the notebook Using the docking stationConnecting a USB Device Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting External SpeakersConnecting Speakers to the Headphone Jack To connect external speakersTo connect an external microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneConnecting an External Microphone Connecting Microphone to Microphone JackChange text in this variable definition to document title Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTo display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 4 After you finish making your changes, click OK Sony Notebook Setup ScreenChange text in this variable definition to document title Description Sony Notebook Setup tabsViewing the Power Management status icons Controlling Power ManagementActivating the Power Management toolbar Customizing Power Management settings Power Management profilesIcon Description Maximum Battery LifeDisable Power Management AC PowerSpreadsheet Power Management commandsIcon Description Word ProcessingIcon Description Conserving battery powerStandby Mode Hibernate ModeBattery Icon Displaying Battery InformationTo activate the battery information toolbar Battery icon descriptionsBattery Information Window Displaying detailed battery informationBattery Icon Battery StatusDisplaying Battery Information Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm systemSelecting the Display Mode 5 Click the Driver Configuration tab To change the window design Changing the window design of Sony softwareAdding Memory Precautions and ProceduresElectrostatic 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 Installing the Memory Module Installing a Memory ModuleReplacing the Keyboard Change text in this variable definition to document title 3 Remove the memory module Removing a Memory Module1 Perform steps 1 to 5 in the “Installing a Memory Module” section 4 Perform steps 8 and 9 in the “Installing a Memory Module” sectionChange text in this variable definition to document title Adobe Acrobat Reader About the Software on Your NotebookOverview CompuServe Interactive Services IncJogDial Utility Drag’n Drop CDDVgate Sony Electronics IncNorton AntiVirus PowerPanelNetscape Communicator Netscape Communications CorporationIntuit, Inc Prodigy InternetProdigy Communications Corporation QuickenSmart Capture VAIO Action SetupRealProducer G2 RealNetworks IncInterVideo, Inc VisualFlowSony Electronics Inc WinDVDDVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere DVgateInstalling the DVgate plug-in To defragment a partitionChange text in this variable definition to document title Create a movie using Shaker MovieShakerImporting images and sound clips Editing clips and scenes Saving a movie Electronic Music Distribution EMD services OpenMG JukeboxTo start OpenMG Jukebox Displays OpenMG Jukebox menus To record a CDMenu bar File List viewCD tab screen To transfer songs check-in/check-outCheck-out Check-in Additional OpenMG Jukebox featuresNotes on using Portable Players Creating a photo album PictureGearUsing Panorama Maker Managing your picturesMaking still images and panoramic from MPEG 1 Mode indicator Smart Capture5 Help button 6 Capture button Using Still mode2 Mode dial 7 Application Switch drop-down listThe Still Image Options window has four tabs Effect Setting window Capturing a picture in Still modeChange text in this variable definition to document title Still Viewer window Managing pictures in Still modeUsing Net Movie mode Capturing a movie in Net Movie mode Movie Player window Managing your movie in Net Movie modeUploading with Movie Player Using ImageStationUploading with Still Viewer Smart Capture To use VisualFlow VisualFlowSystem Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CDs Driver Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsTo 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 CDsIf your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD To use the System Recovery CDsRecovering Microsoft Word CompuServe Software Support InformationAdobe Acrobat Reader America OnlineRealJukebox, RealPlayer, RealProducer G2 Prodigy InternetQuicken QuickTimeWinDVD Sony Service CenterChange text in this variable definition to document title Troubleshooting Your Notebook TroubleshootingMy notebook does not start My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly 1 Press F2. The BIOS Setup menu appearsIf a non-bootable floppy disk is in the drive, proceed as follows The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud My notebook stops responding or does not shut downMy notebook is unstable 1 Close all open applicationsI cannot remove the disc Troubleshooting the Docking StationChange text in this variable definition to document title The disc tray does not eject even after I press the Eject buttonMy LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenI want to change the video resolution of my display My LCD screen is blankMy touchpad does not work properly Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadThe pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse My mouse does not workMy floppy disk drive can not write to a floppy disk Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral DevicesMy optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Make sure the notebook is turned on My optical drive tray does not openMy PC Card does not work My software program stops responding or crashes Troubleshooting the SoftwareThe application cannot find a file while a PC Card is inserted My modem does not work Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem connection is slow My speakers have no sound Troubleshooting AudioMy microphone does not work I cannot print Troubleshooting the Printer3 VAIO Support Agent Getting HelpSupport Options 1 VAIO User Guide and VAIO Quick Start6 Calling Sony Customer Support 5 Sony Fax-on-DemandTo use the Quick Fix Wizard VAIO Support AgentTo use the Quick Fix Wizard, follow these steps Quick Fix Wizard Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dialog box To use Common SolutionsChange text in this variable definition to document title Common Solutions dialog box 1st levelTo use Support Central 1 Connect to the Internet Support Central Registration page VAIO Support AgentChange text in this variable definition to document title Support Central Current Issues pageSupport Central Support Wizard page About automatic updatesUpdate notification VAIO Support Agent properties Change text in this variable definition to document title Index Page Index