Sony PCG-FX410 Primary User Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for PCG-FX410 Primary

Page 1: ... To remove a floppy disk 18 To remove the floppy disk drive 19 To reinsert the floppy disk drive 20 Using the Optical Disc Drive 21 To insert a disc 21 To remove a disc 22 To play a DVD 23 To play an audio CD 24 Notes on CD and DVD media 25 To write data to a CD RW or CD R disc 26 Using PC Cards 27 To insert a PC card 27 To remove a PC Card 28 Notes on PC Cards 29 Using a Second Battery Pack 30 To...

Page 2: ...on 39 Connecting Peripheral Devices 41 Connecting a Port Replicator 42 To attach your notebook to the port replicator 42 To remove your notebook from the port replicator 44 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard 46 To connect an external mouse or keyboard 46 Connecting a Parallel Port Printer 47 To connect a printer 47 Connecting a USB Printer 48 To connect a USB printer 48 Connecting an Externa...

Page 3: ...cting your external speakers 59 To connect external speakers 59 Connecting an External Microphone 60 To connect an external microphone 60 Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities 61 Personal Digital Assistant 61 Wireless LAN Access Point 61 Wireless LAN PC Card 62 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 63 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 64 To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 64 Sony Notebook S...

Page 4: ...lect the display mode 74 To change the Window Design of Sony software 76 Adding Memory to Your VAIO Notebook 77 Precautions and Procedures 78 Typical expansion memory configuration 78 Removing a Memory Module 80 Installing a Memory Module 82 Viewing the Amount of Memory 84 About the Software on Your Notebook 85 Software Overview 86 Application Driver and System Recovery CDs 92 Using Your Recovery ...

Page 5: ...ow the previous screen 106 The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly 106 I want to change the video resolution of my display 106 I want to change the display resolution for TV Out 106 I cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa 107 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad 108 My mouse does not work 108 My touchpad does not work properly 108 The pointer doe...

Page 6: ...e does not start 112 I cannot use the DVgate software 112 Troubleshooting the Modem 113 My modem does not work 113 My modem connection is slow 113 Troubleshooting Audio 114 My speakers make no sound 114 My microphone does not work 114 Troubleshooting the Printer 115 I cannot print 115 Troubleshooting i LINK devices 116 I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO comput ers when using an i LIN...

Page 7: ...k User Guide This User Guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window ...

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Page 9: ...ing aspects of your new computer Using the Keyboard Using the Touchpad Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Using PC Cards Using a Second Battery Pack Using the Weight Saver Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Phone Line Connecting to a LAN ...

Page 10: ...yboard is very similar to a typewriter s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Escape key Function keys Print Screen key Shift Ctrl key Fn key Windows key Alt key Applications key Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Correction keys key ...

Page 11: ... For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Shift C...

Page 12: ...n Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Combination Function F1 Displays VAIO Help and Support Center Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar D Displays the Desktop E Displays Windows Explorer F Displays the Search window to find a file or folder This is the equivale...

Page 13: ...t is green when the power to the notebook is turned on flashes amber in Standby mode and turns off when the notebook is in Hibernate mode or powered off Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of the notebook Battery 2 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose drive bay on the right side of the notebook Hard disk Lights when...

Page 14: ...moves across the display normally If you switch user identities during a computing session the Fn F7 and Fn F8 key functionality if available on your computer will be interrupted To switch to an external display or monitor see Selecting the Display Mode for more information Combinations Feature Function Fn ESC Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system ...

Page 15: ...em and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on power Fn F Display control Minimizes and maximizes the LCD screen If the default display resolution is reduced this function maximizes the display resolution to fit the screen size Maximizing the display screen enables you...

Page 16: ...lled a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad Touchpad Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right button Left button Touchpad Pointer ...

Page 17: ... the Mouse icon Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that supp...

Page 18: ... bay To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place To remove a floppy disk 1 After you finish using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator turns off 2 Press the Eject button to remove the floppy disk Inserting a floppy disk Floppy disk drive Floppy disk ...

Page 19: ...n the direction of the arrow 4 Slide the floppy disk drive out of the multipurpose bay 5 Insert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver for more information Removing a floppy disk Do not push the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost Multipurpose bay release lever Eject button LED indicator Multipurpose bay release lever ...

Page 20: ...is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the second battery pack for more information 3 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO label facing up 4 Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the release lever locks into place Inserting the floppy disk drive Multipurpose bay Floppy disk drive ...

Page 21: ...Standby and Hibernate modes 1 Turn on the notebook 2 Press the Eject button to open the optical drive The tray slides out 3 Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs that can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays 4 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place Do not use adhesive labels to identify your d...

Page 22: ...nish using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off 2 Press the Eject button to remove the disc 3 If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the notebook and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage the optical drive and you ...

Page 23: ...s below to maximize your video viewing experience When playing a DVD on battery power set the power management profile to DVD You can also set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection if the display is not clear when using other profiles Manually removing a disc Before you use the optical disc drive to play a DVD quit any open applications Automatic Profile Selection sets the po...

Page 24: ...ct the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window appears listing your notebook hardware devices 3 Double click DVD CD ROM drives From the drop down list double click the drive name A properties window appears 4 Click the Properties tab Select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected and then click OK You can play...

Page 25: ...the notebook to malfunction Do not drop or bend the disc Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause data errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by i...

Page 26: ...oftware before writing data to a disc For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 8x speed Do not put your notebook into power saving mode while writing data to a CD R or CD RW disc For notebook models equipped with a CD RW DVD Combo Drive Do not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities such as the screen saver and virus checker may cause uns...

Page 27: ...ard These slots are compatible with CardBus Use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC card 1 Push the Release button The Release button pops out 2 Press the Release button a second time The PC Card slot protector pops out PC Card release button When you use a Type III PC Card you need to remove both the...

Page 28: ...on appears in the taskbar To remove a PC Card If your notebook is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions PC Card slot protector Inserting a PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins Touching the head of the PC Card will not cause damage to the connector pins but damage can occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the notebook whi...

Page 29: ...ay find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem Some PC Cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an exclam...

Page 30: ...h battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicators To insert a second battery pack 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device 2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay 3 Attach the weight saver to the notebook to stabilize the battery pack 4 Locate the release lever on the bottom of the weight saver 5 Slide the lever toward the front of the notebook to l...

Page 31: ...ng To charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the notebook 2 Insert the battery pack The notebook automatically charges the battery The battery indicator flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges 3 When the battery is 85 percent full the battery indicator turns off Using weight saver for second battery cover To charge the battery completely continue charging for an addit...

Page 32: ...ndicator of the battery pack you are removing is on right click the battery icon on the task tray and click the Switch discharge battery option 3 Locate the release lever on the bottom of the weight saver 4 Slide the lever in the direction of arrow 1 then slide the release lever on the bottom of the notebook in the direction of arrow 2 Charging the second battery To determine the amount of time th...

Page 33: ... 33 5 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 6 Reinsert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver for more information Multipurpose bay release levers Arrow 1 Weight saver release lever Arrow 2 Release lever ...

Page 34: ...ation 2 Fold out the hinged arm of the weight saver and then push on the hinged arm to lock it into place Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks 3 Manually lock the weight saver s release lever To remove the weight saver 1 Locate the release lever on the bottom of the weight saver 2 Slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1 then slide the release lever on the botto...

Page 35: ...Weight Saver 35 3 After removing the weight saver pull out the weight saver s hinged arm and fold it into the weight saver Multipurpose bay release levers Arrow 1 Weight saver release lever Arrow 2 Release lever ...

Page 36: ...notebook when it is in use The power indicator displays green when your notebook is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk drive Standby mode In Standby Mode the notebook saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Press the key combin...

Page 37: ...e mode 2 Press on the power button to return to normal mode Notes on power saving modes When returning from Hibernate mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the notebook starts normally if you press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds Standby uses more power than Hibernate Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Do not move the n...

Page 38: ...er your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line Connecting phone cable Your notebook does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If...

Page 39: ...Set up a home or small office network depending on your configuration 3 Depending on your choice either the The Add Network Place Wizard or Network Setup Wizard is displayed Connecting to LAN Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an e...

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Page 41: ...necting a Port Replicator Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an External Display Connecting a TV Display Connecting a USB Device Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting VAIO computers Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities ...

Page 42: ...ly to the port replicator Port replicator 1 Serial port 5 USB ports 2 Printer port 6 Mouse Keyboard PS 2 port 3 Monitor port 7 DC In jack 4 Network Ethernet 10BASE T port The port replicator can be powered only with an AC power adapter Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions When atta...

Page 43: ...h the bottom of the notebook to the port replicator connector until it clicks 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the port replicator 5 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator turns green Port replicator connector Attaching notebook to port replicator Port replicator connector Notebook Port replicator not supplied ...

Page 44: ...ur notebook and the connected peripherals 2 Pull the levers on each side of the port replicator to disengage the notebook from the port replicator Connecting AC adapter to port replicator Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or an optional Sony adapter Power indicator AC adapter Power cord Port replicator connector Power Release lever ...

Page 45: ... port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your notebook Disengaging notebook from port replicator Lifting notebook Close the port replicator connector cover after removing your notebook from the port replicator If the cover is left open dirt may get inside and damage the notebook Lever ...

Page 46: ...a PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard simultaneously To connect an external mouse or keyboard 1 Turn off your notebook 2 Locate the mouse keyboard port on the port replicator identified by the symbols 3 Plug the mouse or the keyboard cable into this port with the arrow facing up 4 See the manual supplied with your mouse or keyboard for more information on its installation and use Before you connect or di...

Page 47: ...t on the notebook 3 See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on its installation and use Printer port Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode see Troubleshooting the Printer...

Page 48: ...s To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the optional USB printer cable into one of the two USB ports on your notebook and the USB port on your printer 2 See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its installation and use To use a printer first install the driver software supplied with your printer Connecting a USB Printer Power cord USB printer cable not supplied Printer USB conn...

Page 49: ... one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet 4 See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on its installation and use To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook to a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone A 1400 x 1050 screen resolution and 16 bit color mode whe...

Page 50: ...ed by the symbol 6 Plug the microphone cable into this jack 7 See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on its installation and use To connect a projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display See the manual that came with your projector for more information on its installation and use Connecting a projector Projecto...

Page 51: ... Display LCD the external monitor or both devices Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode for more information To Press Result Switch to an external display Fn F7 Toggles between the LCD the external display connected to the Monitor jack or both the LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display Only external display ...

Page 52: ... devices for more information on their installation and use To connect a TV 1 Connect the notebook to a TV using audio video cables 2 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input Changing the display resolution for TV Out Follow this procedure to change the video resolution of your display Connecting a TV Power cord Audio cable not supplied Video cable supplied To video input To audio inpu...

Page 53: ...s the Screen Area display resolution Notes on TV display TV Out does not work unless you start your notebook with the TV Out jack plugged in If you insert a DVD in your optical drive to watch a video on your TV the Fn F8 key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV Perform the following steps 1 Connect the TV to the notebook 2 Restart the notebook and wait unti...

Page 54: ...the USB device identified by the symbol 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB device You can use an optional Sony USB mouse such as the PCGA UMS1 series not supplied with this notebook Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the notebook you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB port to use it One USB port supports one USB device See the manu...

Page 55: ... LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating condition...

Page 56: ...ces If the external device requires power from the i LINK port you cannot use the device with the notebook The notebook supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that accompanied your software for more informati...

Page 57: ... a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4408A a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http www sonydirect com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free ...

Page 58: ...ware applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before con necting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating ...

Page 59: ...kers Verify your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on To connect external speakers 1 Locate the Headphone jack identified by the symbol on the side of the notebook 2 Plug the speaker cable into this jack Do not place floppy disks on the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the floppy disks Connecting speakers to ...

Page 60: ...phone for more information on its installation and use To connect an external microphone 1 Locate the Microphone jack identified by the symbol on the side of the notebook 2 Plug the microphone cable into this jack Verify that your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone Connecting microphone to microphone jack Microphone To optio...

Page 61: ... List prioritize them and assign them due dates Synchronize your data with the software on your notebook to back up your data Track expenses when you are out of the office then transfer the data to your notebook Exchange data with your notebook Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point which is also called the Access Point is designed for building a wireless Local Area Network LAN en...

Page 62: ...ess LAN environment The Wireless LAN PC Card can be used with or without the Access Point With the Access Point you can build a wireless LAN between computers that are equipped with the Wireless LAN PC Card and gain access to the Internet Without the Access Point you can achieve direct communication Peer to Peer mode between computers For information on available Sony products go to http www sonys...

Page 63: ... Notebook The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook s default settings Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode ...

Page 64: ...Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Point to All Programs select Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup Tabs for more information 4 After you finish making your changes click OK Sony Notebook Setup Screen ...

Page 65: ...ll as other drives inserted into your notebook Touchpad When you connect an optional mouse to your notebook you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Power On Password Set the password to secure your notebook Enable Ports Enable or disable ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial settings click A...

Page 66: ...ct Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Power Management The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar The current profile icon is highlighted on the Power Management toolbar It is the first icon farthest to the left and its appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected To change the power management profile click the current profile icon and th...

Page 67: ... of Power Management settings that are designed to meet specific Power Management goals ranging from maximum Power Management to no Power Management You can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Power Management profile or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are Icon Description Maximum Performance Pr...

Page 68: ...ves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard dis...

Page 69: ...r management for your system Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to AC power Icon Description Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and th...

Page 70: ...on to document title 70 Conserving battery power When using the notebook with a battery the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power See Power Management profiles for more information ...

Page 71: ...f the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar To view the total capacity remaining in the battery place the pointer over the battery status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity Time indicator Displays estimated tim...

Page 72: ...nformation Double click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window The screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Fully charged Discharging No battery Battery icon Battery status ...

Page 73: ...mize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar and modify the alarm settings to suit your portable computing needs Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information Battery Information Window ...

Page 74: ... the notebook is connected to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your notebook s LCD display and the external monitor To select the display mode 1 Click Start point to Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Display to access the Display Properties window See Connecting an External Display for more information ...

Page 75: ...alog box 4 Click the Intel Graphics Technology tab then click the Graphics Properties button If you want to use the TV as a display deselect the Synchronous Display Mode box and click Apply You cannot use the TV and another display simultaneously 5 Click the Device tab 6 Select the type of display Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen ...

Page 76: ... Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 6 To try another selection click or and then click OK to close the UI Design Selector You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Turn on the...

Page 77: ...urchased See the Specifications flyer supplied with your notebook for the amount of memory pre installed Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades use only unbuffered PC100 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMM gold lead contacts This section describes how to replace memory modules in your computer Precautions and Procedures Removing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Viewing the A...

Page 78: ...s that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory mo...

Page 79: ...tory installed memory modules 256 MB Memory Models The 384 MB and 512 MB memory configurations may require the removal and replacement of original factory installed memory modules Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 128 128 192 128 64 256 128 128 384 256 128 512 256 256 Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 ...

Page 80: ...emove the battery pack s 3 After the notebook has cooled loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your notebook Use an appropriate screwdriver 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your notebook to discharge any static electricity 5 Remove the memory module Removing the memory module cover Screwdriver Screw ...

Page 81: ...eplace the memory bay cover 7 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover Removing memory module 2 Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released 1 2 1 ...

Page 82: ...ed loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your notebook Use an appropriate screwdriver 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your notebook to discharge any static electricity 5 Remove the memory module from its packaging 6 Slide the memory module into the empty slot 7 Press the module into place until it clicks Removing the...

Page 83: ... Memory Module 83 8 Replace the memory bay cover 9 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay Installing memory module 1 Slide the memory module into the slot 2 Press the module into place until it clicks 2 1 ...

Page 84: ...up screen appears 3 Click the About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory is not shown remove and reinstall the memory module The amount of memory displayed in the Sony Notebook Setup screen is not always correct The video adapter uses some system memory and that amount of memory does not appear as part of the total memory shown in the Sony Notebook Setup s...

Page 85: ... 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 ...

Page 86: ...tile image capturing options allow you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements Apple QuickTime Apple Computer Inc QuickTime is the Apple technology that makes video sound music 3D and virtual reality come alive for our Internet browser and Windows ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro Arc...

Page 87: ...lso help you have a great experience when you are on the Web Microsoft Office XP Professional On selected models Microsoft Corp Microsoft Office XP redefines the relationship between people and software by providing a smarter simpler way of working New Office XP features include context sensitive smart tags enhanced formatting options and more that enable you to continually integrate additional se...

Page 88: ...e of use to the Web and e mail Word also extends that ease of use to international users making it simple to create multilingual documents MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to sha...

Page 89: ... to Sony product and music service home pages RealPlayer Real Networks Inc RealPlayer is the RealNetworks video and audio player which lets you access 2 500 radio stations featuring music news and sports Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handyc...

Page 90: ...rovides excellent dial up as well as DSL Internet connection services To find out which plan is best for you visit http www sonystyleconnect com and find out what is available in your area VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook s Shortcut keys and i LINK interface VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent provides immediate ...

Page 91: ...Video 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 ...

Page 92: ... become corrupted or are erased Driver Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to format the C partition of the hard disk drive then reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or a...

Page 93: ...already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process To use the Driver Recovery CD s The Driv...

Page 94: ...close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance then System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click with the left mouse button to highlight the unknown d...

Page 95: ...ws taskbar and click Turn Off Computer then Restart 9 When the Windows desktop reappears Windows will automatically reinstall the device driver s from the Driver Recovery CD Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive De...

Page 96: ...indow appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance then System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click with the left mouse button to highlight the device for which you wish to reinstall the driver 7 From the Actions menu choose Properties Properties dialog box for that device appears ...

Page 97: ...e Update Wizard appears 9 Click Next The wizard will search for the correct driver on your Driver Recovery CD 10 When the recovery process is complete click Finish Some drivers will require that you reboot the computer to complete installation Properties dialog box ...

Page 98: ...em Recovery utility will perform a Full Restore with Format It formats the hard disk drive then restores all the original software 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive 2 Shut down your notebook as described in the Shutting Down Your Notebook section of your printed Quick Start 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your notebook 4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Micr...

Page 99: ...t Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The notebook restarts from the Recovery CD After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically c...

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Page 101: ...efore you contact Sony PC Support http www sony com pcsupport Consult the following sections Troubleshooting Your Notebook Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting Software Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting the Printer Troubleshooting i LINK devices ...

Page 102: ...and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction If this occurs do not use the notebook for at least one hour Take the battery pack off the notebook unplug the power cord and plug it in again then turn on the power My notebook starts but a BIOS error is displayed When the internal backup battery i...

Page 103: ...k on 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 6 Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu 7 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default configuration now appears 8 Select Yes then press Enter 9 Use the directional arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save co...

Page 104: ...ng while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD and restart the notebook by pressing the the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears and you can turn off the computer from the Shut Down menu Unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your notebook The Power Management setting is not responding Your notebook s operating system may...

Page 105: ...elp for more information Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum advertised speed If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut do...

Page 106: ...evious screen Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual supplied with your display for more information I want to change the video resolution of my display Follow this procedure to change the video resolution of your display 1 C...

Page 107: ...ck on the Graphics Properties button The Intel Graphics Controller Properties dialog box appears 6 Click the Television icon and choose 640 x 480 as the Screen Area display resolution I cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa 1 Ensure that the TV was connected configured and powered on correctly prior to starting the notebook See Connecting a TV Display for more information 2 Remove the...

Page 108: ...ok To enable the touchpad 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select All Programs and then Sony Notebook Setup 2 Select the Touchpad tab using the arrow keys 3 Select Enable Touchpad and then press Enter You must restart the notebook to make the touchpad work again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click you must adjust the button assignments Follow these step...

Page 109: ...step above press Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears and you can turn off the computer from the Shut Down menu Wait at least four seconds and then restart the computer If you cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook If the pointer does not move while ...

Page 110: ...ead the disc If necessary restart the notebook remove the disc and then check it for dirt or damage If you see video but can not hear audio check all of the following Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speake...

Page 111: ...oft Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using If you are using two PC Cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using Make sure any necessary drivers were installed properly See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information on using the drivers i LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a produ...

Page 112: ...es require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up I cannot use the DVgate software If your notebook is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile Preferably connect...

Page 113: ...e information My modem connection is slow Your notebook is equipped with a V 90 K56flex compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP check th...

Page 114: ...ication that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the Windows taskbar If you connect external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged...

Page 115: ...y Notebook Setup Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a power saving mode If this occurs follow these steps to reset the printer connection 1 Click Start and select Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Printers and Faxes 3 Right click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning and select Properties ...

Page 116: ...ection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before con necting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or har...

Page 117: ...117 Getting Help Sony provides you with several support options to answer questions about your VAIO Notebook or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed ...

Page 118: ...e applications may come with a printed manual 3 Operating System Online Support Your notebook comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows For operating system support you can access Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and then selecting Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VA...

Page 119: ...t of available topics then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 7 Sony Customer Support Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 697...

Page 120: ... Inc Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www apple com phone 800 692 7753 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www arcsoft com e mail support arcsoft com phone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM...

Page 121: ...rs a day Web site http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call html phone 206 674 2680 fax M F 8 AM 6 PM PST Sat Sun 7 30 AM 4 PM PST Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www sony com pcsuppor...

Page 122: ... this variable definition to document title 122 Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport ...

Page 123: ...plication Recovery CD 93 Applications key 12 attaching port replicator 42 audio troubleshooting 114 Audio tab 65 B Basic Advanced tab 65 battery information 71 battery pack inserting a second 30 battery packs charge status icons 71 charging 31 indicator lights 13 30 removing 30 32 brightness adjusting 14 built in speakers See also speakers 14 buttons Eject 21 22 Start Windows 64 C camera ...

Page 124: ...ephones 38 computer connecting to another 58 customizing 63 expanding capabilities of 61 setup screen 64 troubleshooting 101 connecting digital video recorder 55 external mouse or keyboard 46 external speakers 59 hard drives 27 i LINK device 55 microphone 60 monitor 49 multimedia computer display 49 network 27 parallel port printer 47 phone line 38 port replicator 42 projector 50 to another comput...

Page 125: ...ting 51 troubleshooting 106 Driver Recovery CD 93 drives floppy disk 18 installing additional hard disk 27 optical 21 troubleshooting 110 DV In Out 55 DVD playing 23 DVD ROM drive closing tray 22 handling discs 25 opening tray 21 using 21 E Eject button 21 22 ejecting battery packs 32 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 22 weight saver 34 Escape key 11 expansion memory configuration 78 external devices display 5...

Page 126: ...nd DVD ROMs 25 hard drives indicator light 13 installing additional 27 hardware online support 118 PC Cards 27 troubleshooting 110 help getting 117 Hibernate mode 15 36 I i LINK 55 connecting an i LINK device 55 Smart Connect 58 IEEE1394 55 indicator lights 13 battery 13 30 Caps Lock 14 hard drive 13 Num Lock 14 Scroll Lock 14 Insert key 11 inserting CD ROM DVD ROM discs 21 PC Cards 27 second batt...

Page 127: ...o display output 51 troubleshooting 106 M Maximum Battery Life power setting 67 Maximum Performance power setting 67 memory adding 77 viewing the amount of 84 memory module expansion 78 installing 82 removing 80 microphone connecting 60 troubleshooting 114 modem connecting a phone line 38 troubleshooting 113 monitor connecting 49 selecting 51 switching among 15 mouse connecting external 46 ...

Page 128: ...dicator light 14 O opening optical drive tray 21 operator keys 11 optical drive CD RW DVD combo drive 21 opening tray 21 using 21 output devices adding 47 48 P parallel port printer 47 party phone lines 38 PBX 38 PC Card inserting 27 slots 27 Wireless LAN 62 PC Cards removing 28 troubleshooting 110 PDA 61 peripheral devices troubleshooting 110 Personal Digital Assistant 61 phone connecting line 38...

Page 129: ...rnate 15 36 Standby 36 power setting AC 68 Maximum Battery Life 67 Maximum Performance 67 Power Management Off 67 Standby 69 PowerPanel activating 66 customizing toolbar 67 69 Print Screen key 11 printer parallel port 47 troubleshooting 115 USB 48 Printer tab 65 projector 50 R recharging battery packs 31 Recovery CD 93 removing battery packs 32 floppy disk drive 19 memory module 80 optical discs 2...

Page 130: ...p your PC support 118 setup screen About This Computer tab 65 Audio tab 65 Basic Advanced tab 65 displaying 64 Power On Password tab 65 Printer tab 65 Touchpad tab 65 setup tabs 65 Shift key 12 Smart Connect 58 software troubleshooting 112 Software list 85 Sony Fax on Demand service 119 Sony Notebook Setup screen 64 Sony Service Center 121 speakers external 59 switching 14 troubleshooting 114 volu...

Page 131: ...audio 114 drives PC Cards and peripherals 110 general 101 LCD screen 106 modem 113 mouse and touchpad 108 notebook 102 printer 115 software 112 TV connecting 52 U USB connecting 54 connector 54 mouse 54 printer 48 USB port printer connecting 48 using floppy disk drive 18 keyboard 10 optical drive 21 PC Cards 27 second battery pack 30 touchpad 16 weight saver 34 ...

Page 132: ...e 132 V video camera 55 viewing the amount of memory 84 volume control 14 volume adjusting 14 W weight saver connecting 34 fold out arm 34 removing 34 using 34 Windows Explorer 12 Find window 12 help 12 key 12 key combinations 12 taskbar 104 Wireless LAN 61 ...

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