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Troubleshooting
Install
FAQ
Indicators
Connecting the AC adapter
To set up an Ethernet LAN
Using the Battery
Precautions and procedures
Adjusting the volume
To change settings
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Using the Recovery CDs
Application and System Recovery CDs
Using Your Recovery CDs
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Contents
Welcome
Powering Your Computer
Using AC Power
Connecting the AC adapter
Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer
To connect the AC adapter
Turning on the Computer
Turning on the computer
To turn on the computer
Opening the Computer
Using the Battery
Inserting a Battery
Inserting a battery
To insert a battery
Opening the Battery Bay
Removing a Battery
Removing a battery
Displaying battery information
Battery Information Toolbar
PowerPanel Window
Battery icon Battery status
Battery indicator status Description
Charging a battery
To charge a battery
Battery Indicator
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When should I recharge the battery?
Frequently asked questions
How do I know when the battery is charged?
When is the computer using AC power?
Conserving Battery Power
Using power saving modes
To activate Standby mode
To activate Hibernate mode
Using PowerPanel utility
To customize your profile settings
Power profile Description
To select a profile
Slows the processor speed
Why is the battery warm?
When should I replace the battery?
Internet and Network Connections
Internet Connections
To connect a telephone cable
Setting up a dial-up Internet connection
Connecting a Telephone Cable
To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet
To connect an Ethernet cable
Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection
Connecting an Ethernet Cable
To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet
To open the Internet Properties dialog box
Customizing your Internet connection
Why is my modem connection slow?
Why doesnt my modem work?
Types of Networks
Network Connections
Using Ethernet and dial-up connections
To set up an Ethernet LAN
Network Setup Wizard
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Using wireless LAN connections
To connect to an existing wireless network
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
Setting Wireless Network Connection Properties
To set up a wireless network
To disconnect from a wireless network
To set up a computer-to-computer ad-hoc network
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Checking your network connection status
Wireless Network Connection Status Window
Why cant I access the Internet?
Why is the data transfer speed slow?
How do I avoid data transfer interruptions?
What are channels?
Can I connect to a Ieee 802.11a device?
Connecting Another Vaio Computer
To connect Vaio computers
Connecting Vaio computers
Network Setup Wizard window
Connecting Another Computer
Disconnecting Vaio computers
To disconnect Vaio computers when the computers are on
To disconnect Vaio computers when the computers are off
Frequently asked questions
CDs and DVDs
Inserting a Disc
Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs
To insert a CD or DVD
Ejecting the Drive Tray
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Copying and Playing CDs
To play an audio CD
To enable the audio feature
To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs
Playing CDs
Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R1
To copy files to a CD-RW or CD-R
Click Start and Help and Support
How do I maintain CDs and DVDs?
Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?
Why wont the drive tray open?
Why isnt the optical drive playing my CD or DVD properly?
How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen?
Why did the computer screen LCD go blank?
Why dont my changes appear on the computer screen LCD?
How do I adjust the image on the TV screen?
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Copying and Playing DVDs
Windows Task Manager dialog box
To play a DVD on the computer using AC power
Connecting a TV
Playing DVDs
Switch the TV input channel to external input
Disconnecting the TV from the computer
To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW
Copying files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW
Frequently asked questions
Why did the computer screen LCD go blank?
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Printer Connections
Printing With Your Computer
To connect a USB printer
Connecting a printer
Connecting a USB Printer Cable
Connecting a Parallel Port Printer
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To disconnect a printer
Disconnecting a printer
Why cant I print a document?
Computer Features
Using the Keyboard
Key locations and descriptions
Keyboard
Key Description
Combination Function
Combinations and functions with the Windows key
Indicator Function
Indicators
Combinations and functions with the Fn key
Combinations Feature Function
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Using the Touch Pad
Describing the touch pad
Locating and Describing the Touch Pad
Action Description
To open the Mouse Properties dialog box
To disable the touch pad
To enable the touch pad
Customizing the touch pad
Why doesnt the pointer move when I use the touch pad?
Why doesnt the touch pad work?
Using the Jog Dial Control
Locating the Jog Dial control
Jog Dial Control
To use the Jog Dial control
Using the Jog Dial Navigator icon
To move, hide, or close the Jog Dial bar
Using the Jog Dial Bar
Features Action
Jog Dial Bar
Jog Dial Launcher
Using Jog Dial Launcher
To open Jog Dial Launcher
To open a program
Jog Dial Navigator Windows Descriptions
Using Application and Scroll modes
Mode Description
To select Application mode when a program is open
Selecting Scroll Mode from Application Mode
To select Scroll mode when a program is open
Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings
To change settings
Jog Dial Setting Dialog Box
Using Memory Stick Media
Selecting Memory Stick media
What is MagicGate Memory Stick media?
Inserting Memory Stick media
To insert Memory Stick media
Inserting Memory Stick Media
Viewing the contents
Write-protecting Memory Stick media
Using the Write-Protect Tab
Formatting Memory Stick media
To remove Memory Stick media
Removing Memory Stick media
How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media?
Why cant I open my image files?
Why cant I save music files onto my Memory Stick media?
How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media?
Using the Multipurpose Bay
Installing a device
To install a device while the computer is on
Inserting a Device
To remove a device while the computer is on
Multipurpose Bay Release Switch
Removing a device
To remove a device while the computer is off
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To Change the Language Option
Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option
To change these formats
Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats
Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs
To change the window design
Double-clickUI Design Selector
Connecting Mice and Keyboards
Using External Mice and Keyboards
Connecting a mouse or keyboard
Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard
To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer
To disconnect the USB mouse or keyboard
Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard
Why doesnt the pointer move when I use the USB mouse?
Why doesnt the computer recognize the USB mouse?
Floppy Disk Drives and PC Cards
Using Floppy Disk Drives
To remove a floppy disk
Inserting and removing floppy disks
To insert a floppy disk
Inserting a Floppy Disk
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Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk?
Using PC Cards
To open Sony Notebook Setup
Inserting PC Cards
Inserting a PC Card
To remove slot protectors
Removing PC Cards
To remove a PC Card while your computer is on
To remove a PC Card while the computer is off
Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives
Removing a PC Card
To disconnect a PC Card drive
Why doesnt my PC Card work?
Why doesnt my computer recognize attached devices?
Why cant I insert my PC Card?
Audio and Video Connections
Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders
Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder
Connecting an i.LINK Digital Video Camera Recorder
To connect an i.LINK digital video recorder
Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder
To view images
Using a digital video camera recorder
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Why cant I use the DV recorder?
Using Computer Monitors and Projectors
Connecting a computer monitor
Connecting a Computer Monitor
To connect a computer monitor
Connecting a multimedia computer monitor
Connecting a Multimedia Computer Monitor
To connect a multimedia computer monitor
Connecting a projector
Connecting a Projector
To connect a projector
Selecting a display mode
Shortcut keys Result
Mobility Radeon Properties window
Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector
Using Speakers
Connecting External Speakers
Connecting speakers
Disconnecting external speakers
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Adjusting the volume
To adjust the volume using the Volume icon
Sound device Function
To adjust the volume using the volume dial control
Double-clickDVD/CD-ROM drives
Enabling the audio feature
Why doesnt my volume control dial work?
Why wont my speakers work?
Why cant I hear sound from my speakers?
Why dont the Fn+F3 or the Fn+F4 key combinations work?
Pplicable to models with a C rusoe processor
Using Microphones
Connecting a Microphone Jack
Connecting a microphone
Disconnecting a microphone
Recording Control window
Using a microphone or other device to record
To adjust the volume for recording sound
To record from a microphone or audio device
Why doesnt my microphone work?
Preinstalled Programs
Software Programs On Your Computer
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Program overview
Jog Dial Navigator
QuickTime
What do I do when my program stops responding or crashes?
Why cant I use the DVgate program?
Which program do I use for CD-R/CD-RW functions?
DVgate Program Notes
Recording images to a digital video device
Adjusting image resolution
To defragment a partition
Saving to your hard disk drive
Program Support Information
EarthLinkSM Total Access EarthLink, Inc
QuickTime Apple Computer, Inc
Sony Service Center
Memory Upgrades
Upgrading Your Computers Memory
Precautions and procedures
Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB
Typical expansion memory configuration
Removing a Memory Module
Removing and installing memory modules
Installing a New Memory Module
Removing the Bottom Screws
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To check your systems memory
Confirming added memory capacity
Using the Recovery CDs
Application Recovery CDs
Application and System Recovery CDs
Using Your Recovery CDs
To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CDs
Using the Application Recovery CDs
Wait 30 seconds, and turn on your computer
Using the System Recovery CDs
System Recovery options
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
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Troubleshooting and Support
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Troubleshooting Your Computer
Why doesnt my computer start?
Why does a Bios error appear when my computer starts?
Why is the sound of my computers fan so loud?
Why wont the power management respond?
Restart your computer
Troubleshooting Batteries
Troubleshooting the Printer
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad
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Troubleshooting the Modem
Troubleshooting Networks
Can I connect to a Ieee 802.11a device?
How do I maintain DVDs?
Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs
Why dont my changes appear on the computer screen LCD?
Why isnt my i.LINK drive playing a CD or DVD properly?
Troubleshooting i.LINK Drives
Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives
Troubleshooting PC Cards
Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections
Why doesnt my volume control dial work?
Troubleshooting the computer screen LCD
Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media
What do I do when a program stops responding or crashes?
Troubleshooting Programs
Operating System Online Support Vaio Support Agent
Computer Support Information
Vaio Computer User Guide
Software Manuals and Online Help Files
