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Glossary

This section refers to terms used in this manual or elsewhere in the VAIO world. These terms and definitions have been compiled to provide you with a better understanding of your VAIO computer.

Term	Definition

<F1> key	The <F1> key gives you access to the online help of most software.

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	Ethernet system providing data transfer rates of 10 Mbps (megabits per second) and 100
	Mbps. The 100BASE-TX is a very direct derivative of 10BASE-T. Its 100 Mbps speed is achieved
	by simply sending the signal 10 times faster.

ACPI	Short for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface, a power management specification.
	ACPI enables the operating system to turn peripherals on and off and to control the amount
	of power given to each device attached to the computer. With ACPI, a CD-ROM player can
	be turned off by the operating system if it is not in use.

Application recovery	A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on
	the computer. Performing an application recovery is useful when an individual application
	does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device does not work properly.

Application recovery CD-ROM	CD-ROM that enables a VAIO computer user to recover all the applications that were
	available when the computer was purchased. The CD-ROM is supplied with the computer.

BIOS	An acronym for Basic Input/Output System. The BIOS is a program that enables the computer
	to start when you turn it on. It monitors the data stream between the operating system and
	the computer’s hardware devices.

Contents

Page Read this first Notice Trademarks Energy Star® Safety information Owner's record Warnings Page Regulatory information Disposing of lithium ion batteries Page Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Online documentation Glossary Software Guide About the Software Customizing your notebook Using the Product Recovery Your notebook and its accessories Ergonomic considerations Viewing angle of the computer’s display Lighting Positioning an external display Tilt stands Using your notebook Locating controls and connectors Right Left Front Back Bottom Connecting a power source Using the AC adapter Using the battery pack Page Page Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack, proceed as follows: Turn off the computer Open the cover of the battery bay Pull out the battery pack Using the second battery pack Page Page Starting your notebook Shutting down your notebook Registering your notebook VAIO-Link website for a possible solution: Guarantee – Guarantee to your Customer Service Guide for more information Using the keyboard Page Combinations and functions with the Windows® key Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key Page Indicators Using the touchpad Using the Jog Dial™ Guide mode The Jog Dial™ window is in Launcher mode until you start an application or the Jog Dial™ window becomes active. When an arrow appears next to an item in the Jog Dial™ window, you can display a submenu for that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial™ Page Software supporting Jog Dial™ Software not supporting Jog Dial™ Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROMdrive or DVD-ROMdrive Using the CD-RWfunction Using the DVD function Using the weight saver Page Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Page Using the Memory Stick™ Why Memory Stick™ Compactness also be small, lightweight and attractive in their design Capacity: Its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk Reliability Security Generic Memory Stick™ MagicGate Memory Stick™ MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick™ compatible devices it complies with copyright protection cannot be exchanged or played back SonicStage and OpenMG technology Compatible devices Inserting a Memory Stick™ Removing a Memory Stick™ Write-protectinga Memory Stick™ Using the modem Using power saving modes Using Normal mode Using Standby mode Using Hibernate mode Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a port replicator Attaching your computer to the port replicator Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator Connecting an external display Connecting a computer display Connecting a multimedia computer display Connecting a TV Page Page Connecting a projector Connecting external speakers Connecting an external microphone Connecting an external mouse or keyboard Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device Connecting a USB mouse Connecting a USB floppy disk drive Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk, proceed as follows: Hold the disk (1) with the label side facing up Gently push the disk into the drive (2) until it clicks into place Removing a floppy disk Connecting a printer Connecting a printer using the USB connector Connecting a printer using the printer connector Connecting an i.LINK™ device Connecting a digital video camera recorder Connecting two VAIO notebooks Connecting to a network (LAN) Getting help Sony support options Printed documentation supplied with your notebook Online user guides on your Documentation CD-ROM Other sources of information Troubleshooting About the computer and software Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup <F2 Enter System Time Exit Save configuration changes and exit now Turn Off <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete Task Manager About the display About CD-ROMsand floppy disks Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner I cannot play a DVD-ROM on the packaging of the disc Display Settings My USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk protected Check that the disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Your disk may be corrupt. Try to insert another floppy disk starting the program again About sound About the modem About peripherals Sony Notebook Setup Printer ECP bi-directional About digital video captures and DVgate About power management Precautions Adding memory Removing a memory module Page Installing a memory module Viewing the amount of memory Other precautions On handling the hard disk On handling the LCD screen On using power source On handling your notebook Page On handling floppy disks On handling CD-ROMs On using the battery pack On using headphones On handling the Memory Stick™ Specifications Page Page Page Glossary