About the Software on Your Notebook | Sony PCGA-UMS1 guide

About the Software on Your Notebook

Your VAIO® Notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section provides the following information:

❑An overview of the various software that come with your notebook and the activities you can perform with your software

❑Details on your Sony application, driver, and system recovery CDs

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Sony PCGA-UMS1 manual About the Software on Your Notebook

Contents

Welcome Using Your Vaio Notebook Connecting 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 Keyboard Using the Keyboard Key Description Functions of the keyboard keys Combination Function Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicator Function Indicators Light Off Indicator lights Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations Feature Function Fn+ Only Toggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV display Touchpad Using the TouchpadAction Description Action Description Inserting a floppy disk Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a floppy disk Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy diskTo remove the floppy disk drive Multipurpose bay release lever To reinsert the floppy disk drive Inserting the floppy disk drive Ejecting the tray Using the Optical Disc DriveTo insert a disc Inserting an optical disc To remove a disc Manually removing a disc To play a DVD To 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 PC Card release button Using PC CardsTo insert a PC card PC Card slot protector Inserting a PC Card To remove a PC Card Change text in this variable definition to document title Second battery in multipurpose bay Using a Second Battery PackTo insert a second battery pack Using weight saver for second battery cover To charge the second battery packTo charge the battery pack Charging the second battery To remove the second battery pack Multipurpose bay release levers Attaching the weight saver Using the Weight SaverTo attach the weight saver To remove the weight saver Normal mode Using Power Saving ModesStandby mode Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode Connecting phone cable Connecting a Phone Line Connecting to LAN Connecting to a LANTo set up your ethernet connection Connecting to a LAN Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting Peripheral Devices Port replicator Connecting a Port ReplicatorTo attach your notebook to the port replicator Attaching notebook to port replicator Port replicator connector Power indicator Connecting AC adapter to port replicator Lifting notebook To remove your notebook from the port replicatorDisengaging notebook from port replicator To connect an external mouse or keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardConnecting external mouse or keyboard to port replicator Printer port Connecting a Parallel Port PrinterTo connect a printer To connect a USB printer Connecting a USB PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Connecting an external computer display Connecting an External DisplayTo connect a computer display To connect a multimedia computer display To connect a projector Connecting a projector Press Result To select a display Changing the display resolution for TV Out Connecting a TV DisplayConnecting a TV To connect a TV Connecting a TV Display To connect a USB device Connecting a USB DeviceConnecting USB device to USB port Connecting an i.LINK Device To connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting digital video camera recorder to i.LINK port Connecting an i.LINK Device Connecting with an i.LINK cable Connecting Vaio computersConnecting with i.LINK Before connecting your external speakers Connecting External SpeakersConnecting speakers to the headphone jack To connect external speakers To connect an external microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneConnecting microphone to microphone jack Personal Digital Assistant Wireless LAN Access PointExpanding Your Notebook Capabilities Wireless LAN PC Card Customizing Your Vaio Sony Notebook Setup Screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTo display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Tab Description Sony Notebook Setup Tabs To activate the Power Management Toolbar Controlling Power ManagementTo view the Power Management status icons To customize Power Management settings Power Management profiles Icon Description Spreadsheet Word ProcessingCommunications Automatic Profile Selection Conserving battery power Power management commandsStandby Hibernate To activate the Battery Information toolbar Displaying Battery InformationBattery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status Battery Information Window To display detailed battery information Displaying Battery Information Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen Selecting the Display ModeTo select the display mode To change the Window Design of Sony software Change text in this variable definition to document title Adding Memory to Your Vaio Notebook Typical expansion memory configuration Precautions and Procedures MB Memory Models Total System Memory Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MBMB Memory Models Total System Memory Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB Removing the memory module cover Removing a Memory Module Removing memory module Remove the memory module Installing a Memory Module Press the module into place until it clicks Installing memory module Viewing the Amount of Memory About the Software on Your Notebook Software Overview DVgate Digital PrintMicrosoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Office XP Pro On selected models Microsoft Word Microsoft Office XP Small Business On selected modelsMovieShaker Norton AntiVirus On selected models Quicken PictureGearRealJukebox RealPlayer Smart Capture Vaio Action SetupSonicStage Sony on Yahoo WinDVD Vaio Support AgentVisualFlow Application Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsDriver Recovery CDs System Recovery CDs To use the Driver Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD Device Manager screen 100 Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD Properties dialog box To use the System Recovery CDs101 102 If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD 103 104 105 Troubleshooting My notebook starts, but a Bios error is displayed Troubleshooting Your NotebookMy notebook does not start 106 107 108 Power Management setting is not respondingMy notebook stops responding or does not shut down 109 Sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud Want to change the video resolution of my display Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenWant to change the display resolution for TV Out My LCD screen is blank 111 Cannot switch the LCD display to TV, and vice versa My mouse does not work Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy touchpad does not work properly 112 113 Pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral DevicesMy optical drive is not playing a CD or DVD properly 114 115 My optical drive tray does not openMy PC Card is not working My software program stops responding or crashes Troubleshooting SoftwareCannot use the DVgate software 116 117 My modem does not work Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem connection is slow 118 My speakers make no sound Troubleshooting AudioMy microphone does not work 119 120 Troubleshooting the PrinterCannot print 121 Troubleshooting i.LINK devices 122 123 Getting Help Manuals and Online Help Files Support OptionsOperating System Online Support Vaio Support Agent Sony PC Support 125 Sony Fax-on-DemandSony Customer Support 126 Software Support Information Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc RealJukebox, RealPlayer Real Networks, IncSound Forge XP Sonic Foundry, Inc WinDVD InterVideo, Inc 128 Sony Service Center 129 Index 130 131 LCD 132 133 134 135 136