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VAIO Notebook User Guide
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Contents
Main
Notice to Users
Owners Record
Safety Information
Regulatory Information
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Increase the separation between
the equipment and the receiver.
FCC Part 68
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)
Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY
ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
AVIS DE LINDUSTRIE CANADA
Welcome 13
Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook 21
Using Your VAIO Notebook 35
Connecting Peripheral Devices 65
Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 83
Adding Memory 95 About the Software on Your Notebook 99
PictureGear 107
Software Support Information 109
Application, System, and Driver Recovery CDs 111 Using Your Recovery CDs 112
Troubleshooting 117
Specifications 129
Welcome
Features
Unpacking Your Notebook
Manuals
Software CDs
Recovery CDs
Other
Ergonomic Considerations
Notes on Setup
Handling Your Notebook
Cleaning Your Notebook
Handling the LCD Screen
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Connecting a Power Source
Using the AC Adapter
Notes on the AC Adapter
Using Battery Power
To insert the battery pack
There are two battery indicator lights on the computer
To remove the battery pack
Notes on the battery
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Starting Your Computer
Shutting Down Your Computer
If you are unable to shut down your computer.
Using Your VAIO Notebook
Using the Keyboard
Keyboard
Key Description
Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key
Key Description
Combination Function
Using the Keyboard
Indicators
Indicator Function
Combination Function
Indicators (continued)
Light On Off
Using the Keyboard
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
Combinations/ Feature Function
Using the Touchpad
Touchpad
Action Description
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To remove a diskette
To remove the floppy disk drive
To reinsert the floppy disk drive
Using the Optical Drive
To insert a disc
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Playing a DVD
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Notes on CD and DVD media
Writing data to CD-RW/CD-R media
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Using PC Cards
To insert a PC card
To remove a PC card
Notes on using PC cards
Using a Second Battery Pack
To insert a second battery pack
To charge the second battery pack
To remove the second battery pack
Using the Weight Saver
To attach the weight saver
To remove the Weight Saver
Using Smart Connect
Windows Me
Windows 2000
Power Saving Modes
Normal Mode
Standby Mode
To activate Standby mode
To return to normal mode
Connecting a Phone Line
Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN)
Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection
Windows Me models
Windows 2000 models
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting the Port Replicator
To attach your computer to the port replicator
Port replicator
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To remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard
To connect an external mouse or keyboard
Connecting a Printer
To connect a printer
Connecting an External Display
To connect a computer display
To connect a multimedia computer display
To connect a projector
To select a display
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Connecting a TV Display
To Connect a TV
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device
To connect a USB device
Connecting an i.LINK
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Device
To connect a digital video camera recorder
Connecting an i.LINK Device
Connecting External Speakers
To connect external speakers
Connecting an External Microphone
To connect an external microphone
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Sony Notebook Setup Tabs
Tab Description
screen to display the Help file.
Controlling Power Management
Viewing the Power Management status icons
To activate the Power Management Toolbar
To customize power management settings
Power Management Profiles
Icon Description Maximum Performance
Maximum Battery Life
Disable Power Management
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Power Management Commands
Conserving Battery Power
Icon Description Standby
Hibernate
LCD (Video) Standby (Windows Me only)
Displaying Battery Information
To activate the Battery Information toolbar
Battery Icon Descriptions
Battery icon Battery status
Displaying Detailed Battery Information
Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system
Selecting the Display Mode
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software
To change the window design
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Adding Memory
Before you start
Typical expansion memory configuration
To remove a memory module
To install a memory module
To view the amount of memory
About the Software on Your Notebook
Overview
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MovieShaker
Importing Images and Sound Clips
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Create a Movie using Shaker
Editing Clips and Scenes
Saving a Movie
PictureGear
Managing Your Pictures
Creating a Photo Album
Using Panorama Maker
Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG
Software Support Information
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Sony Service Center
Application, System, and Driver Recovery CDs
Using Your Recovery CDs
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)
To use the Application Recovery CD(s)
Using the System Recovery CD(s)
To use the System Recovery CD(s)
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
Using the Driver Recovery CD(s)
To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting your notebook
My notebook does not start
My notebook starts, but my system doesnt start properly
My notebook starts, but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start
My notebook stops responding or does not shut down
My notebook does not enter the power saving mode I selected. (Windows Me only)
The Power Management setting is not responding
The sound of my notebooks fan is too loud
Troubleshooting the LCD screen
My LCD screen is blank
My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen.
The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly
I want to change the video resolution of my display
Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpad
My mouse does not work
My touchpad does not work properly
The pointer does not move (while using the Touchpad or Mouse)
Troubleshooting drives, PC cards and peripheral devices
My floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette
My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly
My optical drive tray does not open
Troubleshooting software
Troubleshooting the modem
My modem does not work
My modem connection is slow
Troubleshooting audio
My speakers have no sound
Troubleshooting the printer
I cannot print
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Specifications
Specifications
The following table details the hardware specifications for your computer.
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Specifications
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.