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Summary of Contents for PCG-NV190P VAIO (primary manual)

Page 1: ...IO 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 Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your computer Click here to view your computer s hardware specifications and software information Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...oard Using the Touchpad Using the Center Jog Dial Control Using the Optical Disc Drive Using PC Cards Using Memory Stick Media Using the Multipurpose Bay Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Telephone Cable Connecting to a Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless LAN Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...cation 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 Ctrl Alt keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another ke...

Page 4: ...of clicking the right mouse button Page 4 ...

Page 5: ...ng Search from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computers from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Displays...

Page 6: ...mputer is in Hibernate mode or powered off Battery Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay Memory Stick Indicates that the Memory Stick slot is in use Hard disk This indicator will light when data is being read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...rs appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application It has no effect in many applications Information moves across the display normally Page 7 ...

Page 8: ...he external monitor LCD Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the Monitor port and both LCD and external display Select one display at a time to playback DVDs Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work Fn only F8 Control AV Out Toggles between LCD only and dual LCD TV display modes Select one display at a time to playback DVDs Connect the cable ...

Page 9: ... Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key You can also carry out these functions using the center Jog Dial Control Some functions are not available until Windows launches Page 9 ...

Page 10: ...ut 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 support a touchpad scroll feature The Mouse Properties dialog box lets you customize your mouse and touchpad f...

Page 11: ... a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and prope...

Page 12: ...n folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the center Jog Dial Control In addition when you press the center Jog Dial Control you can turn on your computer automatically and start the selected application or document Center Jog Dial Control The center Jog Dial Control window always appears in the display It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode Page 12 ...

Page 13: ...ntrol This section explains how to use the center Jog Dial Control For information on how to change the settings of the center Jog Dial Control right click the Jog Dial Utility icon or in the taskbar and click Help Topics Page 13 ...

Page 14: ... window or the Jog Dial Utility icon in the taskbar Alternatively you can press the center Jog Dial Control while the Jog Dial Control window is active to switch to launcher mode Jog Dial Launcher To select a desired item proceed as follows 1 Rotate the center Jog Dial Control to select the item you want and then press the center Jog Dial Control The Jog Dial Launcher window switches to guide mode...

Page 15: ...ng on the software you are using you can select items from the displayed list using the center Jog Dial Control You can switch between guide mode and launcher mode by pressing the Ctrl key and the center Jog Dial Control Using Guide mode The Jog Dial Control window displays the function of the center Jog Dial Control Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...Center Jog Dial back button The center Jog Dial Control includes a back button located to the right of the control Pressing this button brings you back to the previous screen Page 16 ...

Page 17: ...Sony software that supports the center Jog Dial Control is active you can use the functions of the center Jog Dial Control that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see the software application s Help Page 17 ...

Page 18: ...rol to scroll the window or adjust the window size Using a Dialog box When a window such as Screen Properties is active the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window You can select an item in the window by rotating the center Jog Dial Control Pressing the center Jog Dial Control is the equivalent of pressing Enter or Select Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...he Optical Disc Drive Your computer comes with an optical disc drive which is located on the right panel of the computer See the Specifications sheet for the particular drive installed on your computer Page 19 ...

Page 20: ...ting the Tray Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs Adhesive labels may come off while the disc is in use in your optical disc drive and may cause damage to the unit 3 Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs that can played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays 4 Press the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely i...

Page 21: ...wer Management for more information about power saving modes If the optical disc does not slide out when you press the Eject button turn off the computer and insert a thin pointed object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole Make sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your optical disc drive and you may not be able to open th...

Page 22: ...y resolution Read the suggestions below to set the display resolution to the proper dimensions Also see Selecting the Display Mode for more information If the computer is set to the default display setting part of the video screen will not appear To view the entire screen adjust the display resolution to 1024 x 768 Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have au...

Page 23: ...tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears 3 Double click DVD CD ROM drives to open a list of the optical disc drive devices installed on your computer 4 Right click the particular optical disc drive device installed on your computer and select Properties from the drop down list A properties window appears 5 Select the Properties tab and check the Enable digital CD audio for th...

Page 24: ... 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 its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining m...

Page 25: ...ata transfer failure To avoid writing errors remove the compact woofer or do not play music while writing data to a CD RW or CD R disc Notes on writing data to a CD RW or CD R disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 16x speed Your computer does not support 1x or 2x writ...

Page 26: ...lure Your computer includes two PC Card slots PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive or a PC Network Interface Card NIC to connect to a network The PC Card slots can accommodate two Type I II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card These slots are compatible with CardBus Use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to shut down your computer b...

Page 27: ...sh the PC Card gently into the slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar Do not force a PC Card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins Do not carry your computer while touching the head of a PC Card as pressure or shock may damage the connector pins Page 27 ...

Page 28: ...Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart 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...

Page 29: ...rsatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The medium is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Page 29 ...

Page 30: ...sts of authentication and encryption technology Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark To insert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing u...

Page 31: ...ful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely from the slot 1 MagicGate Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony C orporation 2 Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony C orporation Page 31 ...

Page 32: ...ct valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write protect Tab Page 32 ...

Page 33: ...a Before you reformat confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the computer See To insert Memory Stick media for more information 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click My Computer 3 Under Devices with Removable Storage right click Sony Memory Stick MG and select Format The Format Sony Memory Stick MG dialog box appears 4 Select th...

Page 34: ...er than MG Memory Stick media Recorded music is limited to private use only Using recorded music for any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you format Memory Stick media co...

Page 35: ...e weight saver floppy disk drive compact woofer or the internal numeric keypad Ten Key Bay unit You may install only one device at a time You may install a device into and remove a device from the multipurpose bay while the computer is powered completely on or turned off Installing and removing a device while the computer is in a power saving mode is not supported Page 35 ...

Page 36: ... performance 1 Remove any device that is already installed in the bay See To remove a device while the computer is off or To remove a device while the computer is on for more information 2 Slide the device such as the weight saver into the multipurpose bay until it clicks into place The computer automatically detects the installed device Inserting a Device Page 36 ...

Page 37: ...e multipurpose bay Release switch in the release position while you gently pull the device from the bay Multipurpose Bay Release Switch If you do not plan to install another device into the multipurpose bay insert the supplied weigh saver to protect the bay Page 37 ...

Page 38: ...e device you want to remove and click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 3 Verify that the correct device is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the device from the computer 4 Slide and hold the multipurpose bay Release switch in the release position while you gently pull the device from the bay If you do not plan to install another device into the ...

Page 39: ...gnetic recording media such as a hard disk floppy disk or mini disk The woofer s magnetic field may damage the data stored on this type of media Do not use the external speakers and the compact woofer at the same time Using both devices at the same time does not enhance sound quality Page 39 ...

Page 40: ... Drive Whether you installed the supplied floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay or connected an external floppy disk drive to the computer you will find that both floppy disk drives are similar and easy to use Page 40 ...

Page 41: ...To insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label facing up 2 Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a Floppy Disk Page 41 ...

Page 42: ... all applications that were opened from the disk and wait for the LED indicator to turn off Removing a Floppy Disk 2 Push the Eject button and remove the disk Do not push the Eject button when the LED indicator is turned on otherwise you may lose data Page 42 ...

Page 43: ...on handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disk away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Page 43 ...

Page 44: ...ces your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your ...

Page 45: ...de is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The power indicator displays green when your computer is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk drive Page 45 ...

Page 46: ...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 Press the key combination Fn Esc To return to Normal mode Press any key to return to Normal mode Page 46 ...

Page 47: ... off The power indicator is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode 1 Press the key combination Fn F12 or press the power button and release it immediately The computer enters Hibernate mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode Page 47 ...

Page 48: ...e system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold it for more than four 4 seconds Standby uses more power than Hibernate Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Page 48 ...

Page 49: ...ck on the computer Connecting a Telephone Cable 2 Plug the other end of the telephone cable into the wall jack Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone 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 mod...

Page 50: ...twork administrator 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 phone cable Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator P...

Page 51: ...e Other Places box on the left click My Network Places 3 In the Network Tasks box click Add a network place or click Set up a home or small office network depending on your configuration Depending on your choice either the Add Network Place Wizard or Network Setup Wizard window appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions Page 51 ...

Page 52: ...ionality all compatible digital devices can communicate freely without cable connections A Wireless LAN is a network in which a mobile user can connect to a LAN through a wireless radio connection You can opt to purchase a Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN Communicating via Wireless LAN 1 Wireless LA N functionality is available on selected models only Page 52 ...

Page 53: ...N To enable Wireless LAN functionality first locate the Wireless LAN switch on the top right corner of the computer Move the switch to the ON position The Wireless LAN indicator lights up Connecting to a Wireless LAN Page 53 ...

Page 54: ...provided software Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also connect an access point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers Communicating via Wireless LAN Access Point For in...

Page 55: ...ition 2 Click the Wireless Network Connection icon on the Windows taskbar The Connect to a Wireless Network window appears Connecting to a Wireless LAN 3 Select a network from the Available Networks list box 4 Type a key in the Network key box This is necessary if the network was created with an encryption key otherwise you cannot connect to the network 5 Click Connect The network key is data used...

Page 56: ...he Connect to a Wireless Network window appears 3 Click Advanced The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears Setting Wireless Network Connection Properties 4 Make sure the Wireless Networks tab is selected and click Add The Wireless Network Properties window appears 5 Type in a Network name SSID and check the This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are no...

Page 57: ...ting network 1 Locate the Wireless LAN switch and move the switch to the ON position 2 Click the Wireless Network Connection icon on the Windows taskbar The Connect to a Wireless Network window appears 3 Click Advanced The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab if it is not already selected and select a network from the Preferred networks list 5 Cl...

Page 58: ...atus To confirm your connection status with an access point 1 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Status in the pop up menu The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears Page 58 ...

Page 59: ...ssing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss 1 Close all files that you are accessing through the network connection 2 Locate the Wireless LAN switch and move the switch to the OFF position The Wireless LAN indicator switches off It may take a few moments for the computer to disconnect Page 59 ...

Page 60: ...dard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE 802 11b standard Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party Wireless LAN Access Point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If using a Wireless LAN Access Point refer to connectivity information contained in those instructions Page 60 ...

Page 61: ...ecting a USB Device Connecting a USB Printer Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting an Audio Device Connecting an Audio Video Device Connecting an i LINK Audio Video Device Connecting an External Display Connecting with another VAIO computer Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone Expanding Your Computer Capabilities Page 61 ...

Page 62: ... universal serial bus USB device such as a external mouse keyboard speaker and microphone to your computer However make sure the USB device you want to connect is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer Page 62 ...

Page 63: ... is not already connected You can use a Sony USB mouse not supplied with this computer The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled however the first time you connect a mouse on screen installation instructions may appear Press Enter to complete the on screen instructions Connecting a USB Device to a USB Port See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on its installation a...

Page 64: ...USB Printer You can connect a universal serial bus USB printer to your computer However make sure the USB device you want to connect is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer Page 64 ...

Page 65: ...the cable into the USB port on your printer 3 Make sure your computer s printer settings are properly set See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information To use a printer you may need to install the driver software that came with your printer Connecting a USB Printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its installation and use Page 65 ...

Page 66: ...lel Port Printer You can connect a parallel port printer to your computer However make sure the parallel port printer you want to connect is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer Page 66 ...

Page 67: ...mputer s printer settings are properly set See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information To use a printer you may need to install the driver software that came with your printer Connecting a Parallel Port Printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its installation and use If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode ...

Page 68: ...Connecting an Audio Device You can connect an audio device to your computer using mini plug cables shorter than 2 meters with no resistance Page 68 ...

Page 69: ...g one end of an audio cable not supplied into the Headphone jack on the computer 2 Plug the opposite end of the audio cable into an audio output device such as a CD player active speaker or amplifier Connecting an Audio Device Page 69 ...

Page 70: ...Connecting an Audio Video Device You can connect an audio video AV device such as a TV or a VCR to your computer Page 70 ...

Page 71: ...d plug the opposite end of the cable into the audio video device 3 Make sure you switch the TV input channel to external input and set up the TV configuration system See To change the display for more information Connecting a TV to the Computer See the manual that came with your peripheral device for more information on its installation and use Page 71 ...

Page 72: ...omputer and wait until it finishes rebooting 3 Press the Fn F8 key combination to toggle between the LCD and TV display The DVD will play on only one display at a time so select either LCD or TV as the primary display See Selecting the Display Mode for more information 4 Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software A part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV display if the resolution of y...

Page 73: ...epending on the software application operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll 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 more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a C D RW or hard disk drive...

Page 74: ... of the i LINK cable not supplied into the i LINK port on the left panel of the computer 2 Plug the opposite end of the i LINK cable into the DV IN OUT port on the digital video camera recorder Connecting Digital Video Camera Recorder to i LINK Port1 Page 74 ...

Page 75: ...s If the external device requires power from the i LINK port you cannot use the device with the computer The computer 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 information...

Page 76: ...Connecting an External Display You can connect any of the following external displays to your computer Computer display monitor Multimedia computer display Projector Page 76 ...

Page 77: ...play 2 Locate the VGA Monitor port 3 Plug the display cable not supplied into the VGA Monitor port 4 Verify that the power cord is plugged into the computer display and an AC outlet 5 Turn on all external devices before turning on the computer Connecting an External Computer Display Page 77 ...

Page 78: ...d into the AV Out jack and plug the opposite end of the display cable into the multimedia computer display 4 Verify that the power cord is plugged into the multimedia computer display and an AC outlet 5 Turn on all external devices before you turn on the computer Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on its inst...

Page 79: ...nto the appropriate port on the projector 4 Plug one end of the audio cable not supplied into the Headphone jack and plug the opposite end into the appropriate port on the projector 5 Verify that the power cord is plugged into the projector and an AC outlet 6 Turn on all external devices before you turn on the computer Connecting a Projector See the manual that came with your projector for more in...

Page 80: ... port you can toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices Press the Fn F7 key combination to select a display See Selecting the Display Mode for more information Connect the external display to the computer before you turn it on otherwise the Fn F7 key combination will not work Page 80 ...

Page 81: ... trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connector 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 ...

Page 82: ...y are networked together 3 Click Apply and then click OK 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 on the second computer 5 Reboot both computers to install these settings 6 Connect one end of the i LINK cable to the i LINK port on each computer To connect VAIO computers that do not have the latest Windows operating system Smart Connect software may be necessary Consult the Sony Web site for support options http www ...

Page 83: ...Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers not supplied Do not place floppy disks on the speakers The speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the floppy disks Page 83 ...

Page 84: ...olume of the speakers 3 Locate the Headphone jack on the left panel of the computer 4 Plug one end of the speaker cable not supplied into the Headphone jack Connecting External Speakers to the Headphone Jack See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on its installation and use Page 84 ...

Page 85: ...kers to the AV Out jack Connecting speakers to this jack will not damage the speakers but only one speaker will function Do not use the external speakers and the compact woofer at the same time Using both devices at the same time does not enhance sound quality Page 85 ...

Page 86: ...Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone not supplied Page 86 ...

Page 87: ...l of the computer A protruding dot above the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack 3 Plug one end of the microphone cable not supplied into the Microphone jack Connecting External Microphone to the Microphone Jack See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on its installation and use Page 87 ...

Page 88: ...s menu click Properties The Properties window appears 3 In the Adjust volume for box click the Recording option button to select it and then click OK The Recording Control window appears 4 If it is not already turned on click the Select check box at the bottom of the Microphone column Close the Recording Control window 5 Click Start on the taskbar and select All Programs Accessories Entertainment ...

Page 89: ...olumn move the slider up for increased volume and down for decreased volume Sound device Function Volume Control Adjusts the sound level from the speakers or headphones Wave Adjusts the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume CD Audio Adjusts the volume of the CD in the optical disc drive Microphone Adjusts the internal or external ...

Page 90: ...ies You can connect the following peripheral devices to your computer to expand its capabilities and enhance its versatility to meet your needs A Personal Digital Assistant PDA A Wireless LAN Access Point A Wireless LAN PC Card Page 90 ...

Page 91: ...eek or month and even set an alarm to remind you of important events Keep your contact names addresses phone numbers and other details in the address book and find them when you need them Add tasks to the To Do List prioritize them and assign them due dates Synchronize your data with the software on your computer to back up your data Track expenses when you are out of the office and transfer the d...

Page 92: ...let and using a card that allows for wireless connections with the provided software Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also connect your access point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet among ...

Page 93: ...d is designed for a wireless LAN environment You can use the Wireless LAN PC Card 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 more information on Sony Wireless ...

Page 94: ... 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 Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Page 94 ...

Page 95: ...art on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen 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 Page 95 ...

Page 96: ...art on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen 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 Page 96 ...

Page 97: ... into your computer 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 computer Enable Ports Enable or disable ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanc...

Page 98: ...d provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer s battery power You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate a profile or command see Displaying Battery Information for more information Page 98 ...

Page 99: ...Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power that profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your notebook Refer to the PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbars To customize Power Management settings You can customize the power management settings such...

Page 100: ...t Off setting Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves 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...

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Page 102: ...m and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key on your computer Your notebook is preset to enter Standby mode after 25 minutes Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the ...

Page 103: ...battery power When using your 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 103 ...

Page 104: ...d then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar If the Battery Information toolbar is hidden behind the taskbar icons right click the taskbar and deselect Lock the Taskbar then click and drag the edge of the Battery Information toolbar to the left To view the total charge remaining in the battery place the pointer over the battery status icon in the taskbar ...

Page 105: ...Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery Page 105 ...

Page 106: ...ontains information such as battery charging time and duration of the battery charge Battery Information Window Customizing 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 Page 106 ...

Page 107: ...ultiple Monitors and Mobility Radeon Properties dialog box appears Multiple Monitors and Mobility Radeon Properties screen 4 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the icon on the panel of your display choice For more information click the Help button If you cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display change the monitor or TV setting by clicking on the Secondar...

Page 108: ...c View 3 Double click UI Design Selector 4 Click or and select the desired design 5 Click Apply The UI 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 This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Page 108 ...

Page 109: ... increase the display font size as well To increase the display font size 1 Click Start point to Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Display The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Appearance tab and select a larger display font size from the drop down list 4 Click OK Page 109 ...

Page 110: ... the text controlled by Windows XP Professional operating system Menus help files and icons generated by Windows XP Professional are shown in your selected language All other software applications are displayed in English as the default language The multilingual user interface language option is not designed to replace a localized version of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system U...

Page 111: ...e Languages tab 4 From the Language used in menus and dialogs drop down menu select the desired language English francais Português español 5 Click Apply then click OK 6 The Change Regional dialog box appears Click OK 7 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Logoff Restart your computer for the settings to take effect Additional users can also change to their desired language s without effe...

Page 112: ...n the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats drop down menu to view the available country choices Select the desired country 4 Click Customize to change the number currency time and date setti...

Page 113: ...memory Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades and information on which memory modules to use refer to the Specifications sheet This section provides you with information on removing and replacing a memory module Precautions and Procedures Typical Expansion Memory Configuration Removing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Confirming Added Memory Capacity Page 1...

Page 114: ...tions links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area a...

Page 115: ...Typical Expansion Memory Configuration Models with 256 MB Memory Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 Page 115 ...

Page 116: ...Typical Expansion Memory Configuration Models with 256 MB Memory Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 Page 116 ...

Page 117: ...or the computer to cool down 4 Use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of the computer Removing the Memory Module Cover 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge any static electricity 6 Pull the metal tabs that hold the memory module in place away from the module The mem...

Page 118: ...stall an upgrade memory module s see Removing a Memory Module for instructions 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of Removing a Memory Module 2 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 3 Align the new memory module with the grooves in the memory bay 4 Slide the memory module into the vacant slot and push it down until it clicks into place Installing a Memory Module 5 Replace the memory module cover and ...

Page 119: ...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 window is not always correct The video adapter may use some system memory and that amount of memory does not appear as part of the total memory shown in the Sony Notebook Setup window Page 119 ...

Page 120: ...ter is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section provides you with information on the wide variety of software applications installed on your computer Software Overview Software Support Information Page 120 ...

Page 121: ...offers interface and editing tools for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on screen You can create your own personal video clips that are up to three hours in length with complete audio video synchronization America Online America Online Inc America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends wi...

Page 122: ...ransitions 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 share with family and friends PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc PC Cillin software provides portable easy to use real time antivirus security at your computer s entry point beaming synchronization Internet access to defend against potential threats h...

Page 123: ...utilizing its loop based production tool including unlimited tracks and enhanced effects Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge On selected models Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge allows you to record edit and process mono or stereo audio files for your multimedia or Internet projects Whether you want to use a number of professional effects convert video into streaming media ...

Page 124: ...rating System Office XP Word Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 1 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4 SO NY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin support telephone 510 859 0308 900 820 83241 hours M F 8 A M 5 P M Pacific...

Page 125: ...ony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 1 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4 SO NY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Sony ScreenBlast ACID Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Web site http www sonicfoundry com support e mail support sonicfou...

Page 126: ...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 126 ...

Page 127: ...Using the Recovery CDs This section provides you with details on your Sony Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Page 127 ...

Page 128: ...ou to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings so user data and applications installed since you started us...

Page 129: ...Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Page 129 ...

Page 130: ...lication Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore Reinstalling device drivers with the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert Application Recovery CD No 1 into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and cl...

Page 131: ...tions are restored Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive All original factory settings operating system and preinstalled software is restored The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If you wish to retain your system data perform a backup to an external media Using the System Recovery CD s Your system may take a fe...

Page 132: ...insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete 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 complete recovery of your system Page 132 ...

Page 133: ... sony com pcsupport Consult the following sections Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting the Software Troubleshooting i LINK Devices Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Troubleshooting Wireless LAN Functions Troubleshoot...

Page 134: ... the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Take the battery pack off the computer unplug the power cord and plug it in again Turn on the power If the power control button doe...

Page 135: ... the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Take the battery pack off the computer unplug the power cord and plug it in again Turn on the power If the power control button doe...

Page 136: ...nd then set the time hour minute second 4 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 6 Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter 7 Make sure Exit Save Changes is selected and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window ap...

Page 137: ...ss F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu window appears 6 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu 7 Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 8 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 9 Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter 10 Make sure Exit Save Changes is selected and ...

Page 138: ...ick Turn Off Computer on the Windows Task Manager dialog box If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the power Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and click Turn Off Computer on the...

Page 139: ...ompletely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and clicking Restart on the Windows Task Manager dialog box 3 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to turn off the computer Page 139 ...

Page 140: ...See PowerPanel Help for more information To reduce fan noise 1 Right click the CPU Performance Profile icon on the taskbar and select Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor window appears 2 Double click System to open the file if it isn t already opened 3 Double click Thermal Control Strategy Performance and select Quiet 4 Restart your computer Page 140 ...

Page 141: ...box display a slower CPU speed than advertised This is normal Because your computer s CPU uses a type of CPU speed controlling technology System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum advertised speed Page 141 ...

Page 142: ...d on Verify the power indicator on the computer is on Verify the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times Page 142 ...

Page 143: ...d on Verify the power indicator on the computer is on Verify the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times Page 143 ...

Page 144: ...My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and D twice to refresh the screen Page 144 ...

Page 145: ...mage 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 that came with your display for more information Page 145 ...

Page 146: ... on the taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Move the Screen resolution slider to change your video resolution and click Apply and OK Page 146 ...

Page 147: ... with the AV Out jack plugged in 2 Click Start on the taskbar and then Control Panel 3 Click Appearance and Themes and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Move the Screen resolution slider to change your video resolution Page 147 ...

Page 148: ... that the TV was connected configured and powered on correctly prior to starting the computer See Connecting an Audio Video Device for more information 2 Remove the DVD video disc if it is inserted in the optical drive 3 Press Fn F8 to change the display Page 148 ...

Page 149: ... mouse is securely plugged into the USB port See Connecting a USB Device for more information If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Application Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See To use the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 149 ...

Page 150: ... mouse is securely plugged into the USB port See Connecting a USB Device for more information If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Application Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See To use the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 150 ...

Page 151: ...a double click adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key and then press the Up Arrow key to select All Programs Press Enter 2 Press the Down Arrow key to select Sony Notebook Setup and press Enter 3 Make sure Sony Notebook Setup is selected and press Enter 4 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Touchpad tab and press Alt S simultaneously 5 Make sure the Buttons ta...

Page 152: ...nter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback Restart the computer by pressing Alt U to display the Shut Down menu and press R to restart the computer If you are still experienc...

Page 153: ...ar even though it is connected Make sure the floppy disk drive is properly connected Wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive Close all open applications and make sure there is no disk in the floppy disk drive Restart your computer with the connected floppy disk drive Page 153 ...

Page 154: ...ar even though it is connected Make sure the floppy disk drive is properly connected Wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive Close all open applications and make sure there is no disk in the floppy disk drive Restart your computer with the connected floppy disk drive Page 154 ...

Page 155: ...ite to a floppy disk If the floppy disk is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected Make sure a formatted floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Page 155 ...

Page 156: ...lick Device Manager Make sure the correct drivers are properly installed Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive Verify the region co...

Page 157: ...s it take longer for the optical disc drive to read some types of CDs The reading speed for a CD RW is slower than the reading speed for a CD ROM or CD R because these discs are formatted differently Page 157 ...

Page 158: ...Make sure the computer is turned on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the hole to the right of the Eject button Page 158 ...

Page 159: ...your computer Disconnect the i LINK cable and connect it again 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with...

Page 160: ... the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using Make sure any necessary drivers were installed properly See To use the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 160 ...

Page 161: ...hooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Software Support Information for contact information Page 161 ...

Page 162: ...hooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Software Support Information for contact information Page 162 ...

Page 163: ... not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the Application Recovery 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 Make sure the optical drive is connected to your computer See Using the Optical Disc Drive for more information Page 163 ...

Page 164: ...station If this occurs an application you are using may not be able to find files To correct this condition do one of the following Remove the PC Card and restart your computer Do not insert the PC Card while using that application Change the drive letters of the disk drives of the docking station or of the PC Card Refer to the Windows help files or the application manuals to change the drive lett...

Page 165: ...ftware functions Using the preinstalled SonicStage software s Record function to create CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all of the necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability Page 165 ...

Page 166: ...our computer 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 your computer to AC power when using these features Page 166 ...

Page 167: ...rs to establish a connection 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll 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...

Page 168: ...rs to establish a connection 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll 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...

Page 169: ...into an ordinary telephone and listening for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible If you are still experiencing problems use the supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the modem drivers See To use the Application Recovery CD s f...

Page 170: ...into an ordinary telephone and listening for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible If you are still experiencing problems use the supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the modem drivers See To use the Application Recovery CD s f...

Page 171: ...ased modems fax machines or your Internet service provider ISP do the following Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone cable is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing tec...

Page 172: ... enable is turned on 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then System The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager The Device Manager dialog box appears listing your computer hardware devices 4 Double click DVD CD ROM drives 5 Double click the listed drive name 6 Click the Properties ...

Page 173: ... enable is turned on 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then System The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager The Device Manager dialog box appears listing your computer hardware devices 4 Double click DVD CD ROM drives 5 Double click the listed drive name 6 Click the Properties ...

Page 174: ...the taskbar and click Edit Create Profiles The Profile Editor dialog box appears 2 In the left portion of the window click the power management profile you want to set Maximum Battery Life is the default selection when your computer runs on battery power 3 In the right portion of the window double click CPU Control The list of CPU control options appears 4 Click Performance 5 Click the File menu a...

Page 175: ...My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack See Connecting an External Microphone for more information Page 175 ...

Page 176: ...ht arrows to view images If your images are stored in a folder open the folder to view your images The format of your Memory Stick media may not be compatible with the software you are using to view your image files When you reformat your Memory Stick media you lose the images and data stored on that media Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto the hard disk drive of your computer to save ...

Page 177: ...ht arrows to view images If your images are stored in a folder open the folder to view your images The format of your Memory Stick media may not be compatible with the software you are using to view your image files When you reformat your Memory Stick media you lose the images and data stored on that media Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto the hard disk drive of your computer to save ...

Page 178: ...ess the removable drive To locate the Memory Stick media icon in your My Computer folder 1 Click the View menu and select Refresh 2 Wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the Memory Stick media 3 Click the Sony MemoryStick icon Page 178 ...

Page 179: ...inserted Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window 1 Click Start and select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab and ch...

Page 180: ...inserted Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window 1 Click Start and select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab and ch...

Page 181: ...the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted Check the access point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point Check if your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Page 181 ...

Page 182: ...maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a Wireless LAN Access Point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on the number of other devices communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instr...

Page 183: ...ed or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate Page 183 ...

Page 184: ... To avoid data transfer interruptions Move the computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar and click Status The Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box appears Change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Page 184 ...

Page 185: ...ing the printer port number 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then System The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager dialog box appears 4 Double click Ports COM LPT and then ECP Printer Port LPT1 5 Select the Port Settings tab and choose a different LPT Port Number ...

Page 186: ...ing the printer port number 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then System The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager dialog box appears 4 Double click Ports COM LPT and then ECP Printer Port LPT1 5 Select the Port Settings tab and choose a different LPT Port Number ...

Page 187: ...Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO computer or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed Page 187 ...

Page 188: ...ology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states 5 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered prob...

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