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Sony PCGA-UMS1 manual Vaio Support Agent, VisualFlow, WinDVD

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Software Overview

VAIO Support Agent

Sony Electronics Inc.

VAIO Support Agent provides immediate, interactive online support.

VisualFlow™

Sony Electronics Inc.

VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays any still picture, movie, or sound file stored in a Memory Stick® media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of files by other applications such as PictureGear™, Memory Stick Slideshow, and Windows® Explorer.

WinDVD®

InterVideo Inc.

WinDVD is a simple-to-use DVD player including all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player, while also offering advanced display and navigation features such as zoom, pan, bookmark, and time search.

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Sony PCGA-UMS1 manual Vaio Support Agent, VisualFlow, WinDVD

Contents

Welcome Using Your Vaio NotebookConnecting 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 KeyboardKey Description Functions of the keyboard keysCombination Function Combinations and functions with the Windows keyIndicator Function IndicatorsLight Off Indicator lightsCombinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations Feature FunctionFn+ 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 driveInserting the floppy disk drive Ejecting the tray Using the Optical Disc DriveTo insert a disc Inserting an optical disc To remove a discManually removing a disc To play a DVDTo 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 CardChange 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 packMultipurpose bay release levers Attaching the weight saver Using the Weight SaverTo attach the weight saver To remove the weight saver Hibernate mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal mode Standby modeTo activate Hibernate mode Connecting phone cable Connecting a Phone LineConnecting 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 connectorPower indicator Connecting AC adapter to port replicatorLifting 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 To connect a multimedia computer display Connecting an External DisplayConnecting an external computer display To connect a computer displayTo connect a projector Connecting a projectorPress Result To select a displayTo connect a TV Connecting a TV DisplayChanging the display resolution for TV Out Connecting a TVConnecting 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 portConnecting an i.LINK Device Connecting with an i.LINK cable Connecting Vaio computersConnecting with i.LINK To connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersBefore connecting your external speakers Connecting speakers to the headphone jackTo 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 TabsTo activate the Power Management Toolbar Controlling Power ManagementTo view the Power Management status icons To customize Power Management settings Power Management profilesIcon Description Automatic Profile Selection Word ProcessingSpreadsheet CommunicationsHibernate Power management commandsConserving battery power StandbyBattery icon Battery status Displaying Battery InformationTo activate the Battery Information toolbar Battery icon descriptionsBattery Information Window To display detailed battery informationDisplaying 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 ProceduresMB 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 ModuleRemoving memory module Remove the memory moduleInstalling a Memory Module Press the module into place until it clicks Installing memory moduleViewing the Amount of Memory About the Software on Your Notebook Software Overview Microsoft Office XP Pro On selected models Digital PrintDVgate Microsoft Internet ExplorerNorton AntiVirus On selected models Microsoft Office XP Small Business On selected modelsMicrosoft Word MovieShakerRealPlayer PictureGearQuicken RealJukeboxSony on Yahoo Vaio Action SetupSmart Capture SonicStageWinDVD Vaio Support AgentVisualFlow System Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CDs Driver Recovery CDsTo 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 CDProperties dialog box To use the System Recovery CDs101 102 If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD103 104 105 Troubleshooting106 Troubleshooting Your NotebookMy notebook starts, but a Bios error is displayed My notebook does not start107 108 Power Management setting is not respondingMy notebook stops responding or does not shut down 109 Sound of my notebook’s fan is too loudMy LCD screen is blank Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenWant to change the video resolution of my display Want to change the display resolution for TV Out111 Cannot switch the LCD display to TV, and vice versa112 Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work My touchpad does not work properly113 Pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse114 Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk My optical drive is not playing a CD or DVD properly115 My optical drive tray does not openMy PC Card is not working 116 Troubleshooting SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes Cannot use the DVgate software117 118 Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work My modem connection is slow119 Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers make no sound My microphone does not work120 Troubleshooting the PrinterCannot print 121 Troubleshooting i.LINK devices122 123 Getting HelpSony PC Support Support OptionsManuals and Online Help Files Operating System Online Support Vaio Support Agent125 Sony Fax-on-DemandSony Customer Support 126 Software Support InformationWinDVD InterVideo, Inc RealJukebox, RealPlayer Real Networks, IncSony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Sound Forge XP Sonic Foundry, Inc128 Sony Service Center129 Index130 131 LCD132 133 134 135 136