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Sony Notebook User Guide

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❑If you have plugged the computer into a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), make sure the UPS is turned on and works.

❑If you are using an external display, check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check that you have switched to the external display and that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly.

❑Moisture condensation may have occurred. Leave the computer off for at least one hour and then turn it on.

❑When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not be able to start your system properly. Leave the unit for a while until the battery is recharged, then try to start it.

The message 'Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup' appears at startup

If the floppy disk drive is empty, proceed as follows to initialise the BIOS:

1Turn off the computer.

2Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer.

3Turn on the computer and press <F2> when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears.

4Set the date (month/day/year).

5Press Enter.

6Press the arrow keys to select System Time.

7Set the time (hour:minute:second).

8Press Enter.

9Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

10Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press <Enter>. The message Load default configuration now? appears.

11Make sure that Yes is selected and then press <Enter>.

Contents

Page Read this first Notice Trademarks ENERGY STAR® Safety information Owner's record Warnings Page Regulatory information Disposing of lithium ion batteries Disposing of internal memory backup battery Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Online documentation Software Guide About the Software Using Video software Managing audio files with SonicStage Using DigitalPrint 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 Charging the battery pack To charge the battery pack, proceed as follows: 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack completely, continue charging for an additional hour 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 Using the keyboard Page Combinations and functions with the Windows® key Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key Indicators Using the touchpad Using the Jog Dial™ Starting Jog Dial Navigator Using the Jog Dial Bar Switching modes Using the Jog Dial Launcher Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings Page Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROMdrive Using the CD-RWfunction Using the DVD function Using the weight saver Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Page Using the Memory Stick™ Why Memory Stick™ Compactness Capacity Reliability Security Versatility 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 Write-protectinga Memory Stick™ Inserting a Memory Stick™ Removing a Memory Stick™ Using the modem Using the correct phone plug Using power saving modes Using Normal mode Using Standby mode Using Hibernate mode Page Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a port replicator Attaching your computer to the port replicator Close the tilt stands before attaching the notebook to the port replicator down until it clicks into place 6Turn on the notebook 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 Page Other sources of information Troubleshooting About the computer and software <F2 Enter System Time Exit Get Default Values Save configuration changes and exit now Turn Off <Alt <Delete Task Manager Mouse Mouse Properties About the display About CD-ROMsand floppy disks Display Volume Control Device Manager System Hardware om play My USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk The floppy disk is ❑Check that the disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive ❑Your disk may be corrupt. Try to insert another floppy disk 1Go to My Computer from the Start menu 2Right-clickthe disc drive icon 3Select Properties 4Select the Settings tab 5Change the Current Write Speed field About sound About the modem About peripherals About digital video captures and DVgate About power management About i.LINK™ devices Precautions Adding and removing memory Page Changing or adding a memory module Page 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™ Glossary