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Welcome

Congratulationsonpurchasing a Sony VAIOnotebook computer. Sony has combined

leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing and communications to provid e

youw ith state-of-the-artper sonal computing.

Hereare just some of the features your VAIO notebook computer has to offer (readthe

details in the Specifications chapter of this guide).

Exceptional performance - Your PC includes a fastprocessor.

Portability- The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of usewi thoutA C

power.

Sony audio and video quality - A high-resolution LCD screen enables you to take

advantageof today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and

entertainmentsoftware.

Windows®- Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft.

Communications - Access popular online services, send and receive e-mails,

browsethe Intern et...

Excellent customer support - If you have any problem with your computer, you

can contactVAIO-Link by Internet and e-mail (see your Customer Service Guide

foraddresses). Before contactingVAIO-Link,you may try to solve the problem by

readingyour User Guide (troubleshootingchapter) or the manuals and Help files

forthe peripherals or software.

Contents

Main Notice to Users Page Page Page Regulatory Information Page Welcome Printed Documentation: About the User Guides Printed Documentation: Online Documentation: 1 2 Page Page Page Ergonomic Considerations Using Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors Front Locating the Controls and Connectors Right Page Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source Youcan use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC Adapter 1 computer. Using Battery Power 1 3 2 Page Page 1 2 the computer. ! Starting Your Computer Starting Your Computer 1 2 3 Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Using the Start Button of Windows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ! Registering Your Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 Using the Keyboard Page Combinations and Functions with the WindowsKey Indicators Page Page Using the Pointing Device Using the Pointing Device Using the Pointing Device Page Page Using the Jog Dial To Use the Jog Dial 1 2 3 Using Memory Stick Using Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 2 3 ! Page Using Memory Stick ! Page Page Using the MOTION EYE built-in camera 7 8 Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Yourcomputerincludesa PCcard slot.PC cards allow you to connectportable external devices. ! Using PC Cards To insert a PC card Page Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving Modes Normal Mode System Suspend Mode System Hibernation Mode Connecting peripheral devices PC card modem PC card modem Connecting to a phone line 1 2 3 Page Floppy Disk Drive 1 2 ! Page Page Printer Printer External Display 1 2 1 2 3 Page 1 2 T i.LINK device 1 andthe other end intothe DV Out connectoron the digital videocamera recorder. 2 further details. Page Page External Speakers External Speakers Youcan enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers. Usethe is ymbol to locate the Headphone connector. Plugt he speaker cable into this connector. Page Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device Youcan connect a USB device to your computer. To connect a USB device About Sonys Support Options Getting Help About Sonys Support Options Printed documentation supplied with your computer Online user guides supplied on your computers hard drive About Sonys Support Options Other sources of information Troubleshooting About the computer and software Page Page About Digital Video Captures and DVgate About the display About the MOTION EYE Camera About CD-ROMs and diskettes About sound About the modem Page About peripherals About Memory Stick 1 2 3 About Power Saving Modes Page Notes on Use Placing a key top Placing a key top To replace a key top Other precautions Page Page Page Page Page Specifications Page Page Compatibility table Index