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Contents

Using Your Vaio Notebook WelcomeConnecting Peripheral Devices Customizing Your Vaio Notebook Adding Memory to Your Vaio Notebook Troubleshooting 105 Getting Help 123 Welcome Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your Vaio Notebook Using the Keyboard KeyboardFunctions of the keyboard keys Key DescriptionCombinations and functions with the Windows key Combination FunctionIndicators Indicator FunctionIndicator lights Light OffCombinations Feature Function Combinations and functions with the Fn keyFn+ Only Toggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV display Action Description Using the TouchpadTouchpad Action Description To insert a floppy disk Using the Floppy Disk DriveInserting a floppy disk To remove the floppy disk drive To remove a floppy diskRemoving a floppy disk To reinsert the floppy disk drive Multipurpose bay release leverInserting the floppy disk drive To insert a disc Using the Optical Disc DriveEjecting the tray To remove a disc Inserting an optical discTo play a DVD Manually removing a discTo play an audio CD When using your notebook to play DVDs on your TV To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc To insert a PC card Using PC CardsPC Card release button PC Card slot protector To remove a PC Card Inserting a PC CardChange text in this variable definition to document title To insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery PackSecond battery in multipurpose bay To charge the battery pack To charge the second battery packUsing weight saver for second battery cover To remove the second battery pack Charging the second batteryMultipurpose bay release levers To attach the weight saver Using the Weight SaverAttaching the weight saver To remove the weight saver Using Power Saving Modes Normal modeStandby mode Hibernate modeTo activate Hibernate mode Connecting a Phone Line Connecting phone cableTo set up your ethernet connection Connecting to a LANConnecting to LAN Connecting to a LAN Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting Peripheral Devices To attach your notebook to the port replicator Connecting a Port ReplicatorPort replicator Port replicator connector Attaching notebook to port replicatorConnecting AC adapter to port replicator Power indicatorDisengaging notebook from port replicator To remove your notebook from the port replicatorLifting notebook Connecting external mouse or keyboard to port replicator Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardTo connect an external mouse or keyboard To connect a printer Connecting a Parallel Port PrinterPrinter port Connecting a USB Printer Connecting a USB PrinterTo connect a USB printer Connecting an External Display Connecting an external computer displayTo connect a computer display To connect a multimedia computer displayConnecting a projector To connect a projectorTo select a display Press ResultConnecting a TV Display Changing the display resolution for TV OutConnecting a TV To connect a TVConnecting a TV Display Connecting USB device to USB port Connecting a USB DeviceTo connect a USB device Connecting an i.LINK Device Connecting digital video camera recorder to i.LINK port To connect a digital video camera recorderConnecting an i.LINK Device Connecting with i.LINK Connecting Vaio computersConnecting with an i.LINK cable Connecting External Speakers Before connecting your external speakersConnecting speakers to the headphone jack To connect external speakersConnecting microphone to microphone jack Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect an external microphone Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities Wireless LAN Access PointPersonal Digital Assistant Wireless LAN PC Card Customizing Your Vaio To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenSony Notebook Setup Screen Sony Notebook Setup Tabs Tab DescriptionTo view the Power Management status icons Controlling Power ManagementTo activate the Power Management Toolbar Power Management profiles To customize Power Management settingsIcon Description Word Processing SpreadsheetCommunications Automatic Profile SelectionPower management commands Conserving battery powerStandby HibernateDisplaying Battery Information To activate the Battery Information toolbarBattery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery statusTo display detailed battery information Battery Information WindowDisplaying Battery Information To select the display mode Selecting the Display ModeIntel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen To change the Window Design of Sony software Change text in this variable definition to document title Adding Memory to Your Vaio Notebook Precautions and Procedures Typical expansion memory configurationMB Memory Models Total System Memory Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB Total System Memory Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MBMB Memory Models Removing a Memory Module Removing the memory module coverRemove the memory module Removing memory moduleInstalling a Memory Module Installing memory module Press the module into place until it clicksViewing the Amount of Memory About the Software on Your Notebook Software Overview Digital Print DVgateMicrosoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office XP Pro On selected modelsMicrosoft Office XP Small Business On selected models Microsoft WordMovieShaker Norton AntiVirus On selected modelsPictureGear QuickenRealJukebox RealPlayerVaio Action Setup Smart CaptureSonicStage Sony on YahooVisualFlow Vaio Support AgentWinDVD Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs Application Recovery CDsDriver Recovery CDs System Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsTo use the Driver Recovery CDs Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD Device Manager screen Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 100101 To use the System Recovery CDsProperties dialog box If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD 102103 104 Troubleshooting 105Troubleshooting Your Notebook My notebook starts, but a Bios error is displayedMy notebook does not start 106107 My notebook stops responding or does not shut down Power Management setting is not responding108 Sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud 109Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Want to change the video resolution of my displayWant to change the display resolution for TV Out My LCD screen is blankCannot switch the LCD display to TV, and vice versa 111Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not workMy touchpad does not work properly 112Pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse 113Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy diskMy optical drive is not playing a CD or DVD properly 114My PC Card is not working My optical drive tray does not open115 Troubleshooting Software My software program stops responding or crashesCannot use the DVgate software 116117 Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not workMy modem connection is slow 118Troubleshooting Audio My speakers make no soundMy microphone does not work 119Cannot print Troubleshooting the Printer120 Troubleshooting i.LINK devices 121122 Getting Help 123Support Options Manuals and Online Help FilesOperating System Online Support Vaio Support Agent Sony PC SupportSony Customer Support Sony Fax-on-Demand125 Software Support Information 126RealJukebox, RealPlayer Real Networks, Inc Sony Applications Sony Electronics IncSound Forge XP Sonic Foundry, Inc WinDVD InterVideo, IncSony Service Center 128Index 129130 LCD 131132 133 134 135 136