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