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Using the Removable Hard Disk Drive

Your notebook is equipped with a removable, preformatted hard disk drive, located on the right side next to the battery
bay.

Note:

Sony does not guarantee interoperability with removable hard disk drives other than the one provided with your VAIO

notebook.

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Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-GR300K

Page 1: ...ion 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 Note Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your computer Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...puter or network Using the Keyboard Using the Touchpad VAIO Action Setup Center Jog Dial Control Using the Removable Hard Disk Drive Using the Optical Disc Drive Using PC Cards Using a Second Battery Pack Using the Weight Saver Using Memory Stick Media Power Saving Modes Connecting a Phone Line Connecting with another VAIO computer Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN Page 2 ...

Page 3: ... 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 key the Ctrl Co...

Page 4: ...The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Page 4 ...

Page 5: ...en Files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer 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 Disp...

Page 6: ...the battery inserted in the battery bay on the right side of the notebook Battery 2 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose drive bay on the left side of the notebook 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 notebook when...

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: ...tween LCD only external only and dual LCD TV display modes Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook otherwise Fn F8 will not work Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you run this command the state of the system 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 ...

Page 9: ...Some functions are not available until Windows launches Page 9 ...

Page 10: ...lays 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 support a touchpad scroll feature Note See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features ...

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: ...der 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 notebook 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: ...trol 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 task tray and click Help Topics Page 13 ...

Page 14: ... or the Jog Dial Utility icon in the taskbar Alternatively you can press the Ctrl key and 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 then press the center Jog Dial control The Jog Dial Launcher window switches to guid...

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: ...ok is equipped with a removable preformatted hard disk drive located on the right side next to the battery bay Note Sony does not guarantee interoperability with removable hard disk drives other than the one provided with your VAIO notebook Page 19 ...

Page 20: ...ng pressure or squeezing the top of the hard drive case and avoid dropping it Before you remove the hard disk drive close open programs and shut down the notebook disconnect the computer and peripheral devices from electrical outlets and remove the battery Removing the hard disk drive 1 Shut down your notebook and locate the latch for the hard disk drive 2 Loosen and remove the screw on the bottom...

Page 21: ...ending on the system you purchased your optical disc drive is either a CD RW DVD Combo Drive or a DVD ROM drive Caution The optical disc drive is removable when the power is on but do not remove the drive when your notebook is in a power saving mode Any attempt to do so may result in malfunction and or data loss Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...ting the tray Note Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs Adhesive labels may come off while the disc is in use in your optical 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 23: ...er 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 notebook and insert a thin pointed object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole Caution Make sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your optical drive and you may not be able to open ...

Page 24: ...ok to a TV display you may need to adjust the display 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 notebook 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 640 x 480 Caution Some discs recorded at 2...

Page 25: ...select Settings and then click System The System Properties window appears 2 Select 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 Select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if i...

Page 26: ... 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 27: ...does not support 1x writing speed If you use CD RW or CD R writing software other than Easy CD Creator use PowerPanel to select the DVD Profile Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc When using Easy CD Creator Standard be sure to exit all other applications If your notebook computer has preinstalled Microsof...

Page 28: ...hard disk drive or a PC Network Interface Card NIC to connect to a network Note 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 notebook before inserting or removing a PC Card Page 28 ...

Page 29: ...ently into the connector The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar Caution Do not force a PC Card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins Do not carry your notebook while touching the head of a PC Card such as a wireless LAN card as pressure or shock may damage the connector pins Page 29 ...

Page 30: ...For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or 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 Displayi...

Page 31: ...the time that you use your notebook with battery power When using two battery packs the battery pack you insert first charges first The battery pack you insert second begins charging when the first battery pack is 85 percent full You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicators Page 31 ...

Page 32: ...that device 2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay If the battery is being used the battery 2 indicator turns on Second battery in multipurpose bay 3 Attach the weight saver to the notebook to stabilize the battery pack See Using the Weight Saver for more information Page 32 ...

Page 33: ... while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging See also To charge the battery pack in the printed Quick Start for more information Charging the second battery Note To determine the amount of time the battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information for details Page 33 ...

Page 34: ... the battery pack you are removing is on right click the battery icon on the taskbar and click the Switch discharge battery option 1 To remove the battery pack first slide the multipurpose bay Release lever in the direction of the arrow to unlock the weight saver Multipurpose bay Release lever 2 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 3 Reinsert the weight saver See Using the We...

Page 35: ...Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty and secures the secondary battery when it is installed in the multipurpose bay Page 35 ...

Page 36: ...e such as a battery pack is in the multipurpose bay remove that device See To remove the second battery pack for more information 2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place Inserting the weight saver Page 36 ...

Page 37: ...To remove the weight saver 1 To remove the weight saver first slide the multipurpose bay Release lever in the direction of the arrow Multipurpose bay Release lever 2 Remove the weight saver Page 37 ...

Page 38: ...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 38 ...

Page 39: ...ion that consists 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 Note MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark To insert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with...

Page 40: ... Push the Memory Stick media in toward the notebook 3 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out Note Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely from the slot Page 40 ...

Page 41: ...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 41 ...

Page 42: ...tting erases all current data that is stored on Memory Stick media Before you reformat confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the notebook See To insert Memory Stick media for more information on inserting Memory Stick media 2 Click the Start button point to Programs click Memory Stick Utility and then click Memory Stick Formatter 3 Clic...

Page 43: ...han 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 confir...

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

Page 45: ...de is the normal state of your 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 Page 45 ...

Page 46: ... CPU The amber power indicator flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode To activate Standby mode press Fn Esc simultaneously You can also click Start on the Windows taskbar select Shut Down and then use the drop down arrow to choose Standby To return to normal mode Press any key to return to normal mode Page 46 ...

Page 47: ... notebook until its power indicator turns off To return to normal mode To return to normal mode turn on the notebook by pressing the power button The notebook returns to its previous state Note 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 for more than four seconds Time required to ret...

Page 48: ...rt on the notebook Connecting phone cable 2 Plug the other end of the phone cable into the wall jack Note 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 you...

Page 49: ...u have purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that does not have Smart Connect 3 0 software preinstalled consult the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for more information 1 i LINK is 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 ...

Page 50: ...nistrator Connecting to LAN Caution 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 Pag...

Page 51: ...ntification to set the computer name domain workgroup and DNS suffix You can also use the Network Identification Wizard To set the connections bindings and provider order 1 Right click My Network Places and select Properties 2 Click Advanced and select Advanced Settings This will give you access to Adapters and Protocol Bindings and Provider Order Page 51 ...

Page 52: ...ecting a Port Replicator Connecting a PS 2 External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an Audio Device Connecting an Audio Video Device Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an External Display Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities Page 52 ...

Page 53: ...Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a Sony USB floppy disk drive not supplied to the USB port on your notebook Page 53 ...

Page 54: ...ur notebook before connecting or disconnecting a floppy disk drive Plug the USB cable from the optional floppy disk drive into the USB port on the back panel of the notebook The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing upward Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive Page 54 ...

Page 55: ...To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing upward 2 Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a Floppy Disk Page 55 ...

Page 56: ...To remove a floppy disk When you finish using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the floppy disk Removing a Floppy Disk Page 56 ...

Page 57: ...n the task tray 2 The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog displays 3 Select the USB Floppy Disk Drive by clicking it 4 Click Stop 5 Confirm the USB Floppy Disk Drive is selected in the Stop a hardware device dialog box 6 The message Floppy Disk Drive can now be safely removed from the system appears Click OK 7 Unplug the floppy disk drive from the notebook Page 57 ...

Page 58: ...To carry an external floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Carrying an External Floppy Disk Drive Page 58 ...

Page 59: ...ndling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Page 59 ...

Page 60: ...In port 6 Network port Ethernet 10BASE T 100BASE TX 2 USB ports 7 VGA port 3 Mouse Keyboard PS 2 port 8 S Video out jack 4 Serial port 9 Video out jack 5 Printer port 10 Line In jack Note The port replicator can be powered only with an AC adapter Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet when using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions...

Page 61: ...deo port can be used 1 Turn off the notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN port on the port replicator Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Connecting AC adapter to port replicator The power indicator on top of the port replicator turns green Note Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or the optional ...

Page 62: ...5 Turn on the notebook Page 62 ...

Page 63: ...ipherals then disconnect the peripherals from the port replicator 2 Pull the levers on each side of the port replicator to release the notebook from the port replicator Releasing notebook from port replicator 3 Lift the notebook away from the port replicator Removing notebook from port replicator Page 63 ...

Page 64: ...e optional port replicator using a similar type PS 2 plug or adapter Note Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the notebook You can only connect one external device at a time Therefore it is impossible to connect both a PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard simultaneously Page 64 ...

Page 65: ... the port replicator identified by the symbols Plug the mouse or the keyboard cable into this port with the arrow facing upward Connecting external mouse or keyboard Note See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on its installation and use Page 65 ...

Page 66: ...o device to the optional port replicator or the notebook See the manual and online help that came with your audio device for detailed instructions Note To connect an audio device use mini plug cables shorter than 2 meters and with no resistance Page 66 ...

Page 67: ...e higher quality audio You may also take advantage of audio output sources and connect an active speaker or an amplifier to the Headphone jack on the notebook Connecting an Audio Device to the Port Replicator Without the optional port replicator simply connect an audio output device to the Headphone jack on the notebook Connecting an Audio Device to the Notebook Page 67 ...

Page 68: ... connect an AV device to the notebook use the AV out jack which requires an audio video cable Remember to switch the TV input channel to external input and set up the TV configuration system See Selecting the Display Mode for more information Connecting a TV to the Port Replicator S video Jack If you connect an AV device to the S video jack you must use the Audio L and the Audio R Also the S video...

Page 69: ...toggle between your LCD and TV Do the following steps 1 Connect the TV to the notebook 2 Restart the notebook and wait until it finishes 3 Toggle between your LCD and your TV with the Fn F8 key combination Your image is now displayed on both LCD and TV Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software Note A part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV display if the resolution of your ntoebook i...

Page 70: ...Connecting a Parallel Port Printer You can connect a Windows 2000 operating system compatible printer to your notebook to print documents Page 70 ...

Page 71: ...ual 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 see Troubleshooting the Printer for more information 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 Page 71 ...

Page 72: ...r You can connect a Windows 2000 operating system compatible USB printer to any of your notebook s three USB ports to print documents Note To use a printer first install the driver software that came with your printer Page 72 ...

Page 73: ...ptional USB printer cable into one of the three USB ports on your notebook and the USB port on your printer Connecting a USB Printer Note See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its installation and use Page 73 ...

Page 74: ...nnect an external display to your notebook For example you can use the notebook with any of the following Computer display monitor Multimedia computer display Projector Note Connect the external display before you turn on the notebook Page 74 ...

Page 75: ... cable not supplied into this port If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Connecting an external computer display Note See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on its installation and use Connecting a multimedia display Page 75 ...

Page 76: ...ay You can connect your notebook to a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone Note See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on its installation and use Page 76 ...

Page 77: ...rojector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display Connecting a projector Note See the manual that came with your projector for more information on its installation and use Page 77 ...

Page 78: ... 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 port or both the LCD and external display Note Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook otherwise Fn F7 will not work Page 78 ...

Page 79: ...Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device such as an external mouse keyboard speaker and microphone to your notebook Page 79 ...

Page 80: ...nd of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB device to USB port You can use an optional Sony USB mouse 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 Note See the manual that came with your US...

Page 81: ... 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 confirm their ...

Page 82: ...k will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK port on the notebook does not supply power to external devices 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 ...

Page 83: ...notebook by puchasing and connecting external speakers See the manual supplied with the speakers for more information on their installation and use Caution Do not place floppy disks on the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the floppy disks Page 83 ...

Page 84: ...Before you connect external speakers Make sure your speakers are designed for notebook use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Page 84 ...

Page 85: ...jack identified by the symbol on the back panel of the notebook Plug the speaker cable into this jack Connecting speakers to the headphone jack Note See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on their installation and use Page 85 ...

Page 86: ... Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone Note Make sure your microphone is designed for notebook use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone Page 86 ...

Page 87: ... notebook A protruding dot above the Microphone jack further distinguishes this jack from other jacks and ports Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack Connecting microphone to microphone jack Note See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on its installation and use Page 87 ...

Page 88: ...eral devices can be connected to your notebook to expand the capabilities of your computer and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or personal needs A Personal Digital Assistant PDA A Wireless LAN Access Point A Wireless LAN PC Card Page 88 ...

Page 89: ...ek 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 notebook to back up your data Track expenses when you are out of the office then transfer the d...

Page 90: ...e Access Point into an AC power outlet installing the Wireless LAN PC Card in your notebook and using 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...

Page 91: ...AN 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 Note For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com vaio Page 91 ...

Page 92: ...ing sections briefly describe how to change your notebook s default settings You can also refer to Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode Page 92 ...

Page 93: ...the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Select Programs Sony Notebook Setup and then click 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 93 ...

Page 94: ...the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Select Programs Sony Notebook Setup and then click 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 94 ...

Page 95: ...nto 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 Advanced...

Page 96: ...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 96 ...

Page 97: ... then select a profile from the pop up list See Power Management profiles for a description of available options To select another power management profile click that icon in the Power Management toolbar Note When you use the battery pack to power your notebook your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while ...

Page 98: ... Management 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 managemen...

Page 99: ... 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 or the power button 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...

Page 100: ...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 100 ...

Page 101: ...nd select Properties The Intel SpeedStep technology dialog box appears Select one of the following modes Icon Mode Description Maximum performance The Maximum performance mode sets the CPU s clock speed to its maximum speed at all times Auto performance In Auto performance mode the CPU clock speed changes automatically depending on usage Battery optimized The Battery optimized mode reduces the CPU...

Page 102: ...ttom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar To view the total charge remaining in the battery place the pointer over the battery status icon in the taskbar on the lower right corner of the screen Battery Information Toolbar Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining charge Tim...

Page 103: ...Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery Page 103 ...

Page 104: ...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 104 ...

Page 105: ...ed button The ATI Mobility RADEON M dialog box appears 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 Note If you cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display change the monitor or TV setting by clicking on the Secondary icon and changing it to Primary Note You may not be able to d...

Page 106: ...and select the desired design 4 Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 5 To try another selection click or then click OK 6 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays Note This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Page 106 ...

Page 107: ...that came with your notebook for the amount of memory pre installed Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades use only unbuffered PC133 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMMs gold lead contacts This section describes how to replace memory modules in your computer Precautions and Procedures Typical expansion memory configuration Removing a memory module Installing a memory module Viewing th...

Page 108: ...nications 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 ar...

Page 109: ...Models with 256 MB memory1 Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 1 The 384 MB and 512 MB memory configurations may require the removal and replacement of original factory installed memory modules Page 109 ...

Page 110: ...Models with 256 MB memory1 Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 1 The 384 MB and 512 MB memory configurations may require the removal and replacement of original factory installed memory modules Page 110 ...

Page 111: ... your notebook Use an appropriate screwdriver Removing the memory module cover 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 memory module 6 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover Note Your notebook comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot To upgrade your memory removal of th...

Page 112: ... removing the preinstalled memory 2 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 3 Install the memory module by sliding it into the memory module slot Press the module into place until it clicks Installing memory module 4 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay Page 112 ...

Page 113: ...uter tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory is not shown repeat the steps described in the Installing a Memory Module section Note 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 screen Page...

Page 114: ...our VAIO notebook is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section provides the following information Software Overview Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Page 114 ...

Page 115: ...onics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK 1 port and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats Microsoft Word on selected models Microsoft Corp Microsoft Word makes it easy to create common Web e mail and print docum...

Page 116: ... such as PictureGear Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer WinDVD InterVideo Inc WinDVD is a simple to use DVD player including all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player while also offering advanced display and navigation features such as zoom pan bookmark and time search 1 i LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 139...

Page 117: ...ome 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 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...

Page 118: ...Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery Driver Recovery and System Recovery utilities Page 118 ...

Page 119: ...You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support 1 Turn on your notebook If your notebook is 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...

Page 120: ... s to repair software applications 1 Turn on your notebook If your notebook is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD in the optical drive 3 Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD 4 Select the appropriate driver To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent The Driver Recovery CD util...

Page 121: ...from the hard disk drive All original factory settings operating system and preinstalled software is restored Caution 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 few minutes to load necessary fiiles A blue screen appears during the downloading proce...

Page 122: ...ur 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 122 ...

Page 123: ...ogy This section describes the VAIO AV applications Note Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Your computer s visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not appear exactly as shown in this section depending on the specific computer model you purchased Page 123 ...

Page 124: ...ht table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder 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 notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your...

Page 125: ...manage your digital pictures With its easy to use features you can quickly load images from your digital camera or camcorder print high quality photos and make personalized photo albums and labels to share with friends and family DigitalPrint main window Page 125 ...

Page 126: ... the window Note Properly connect your digital camera camcorder or insert your Memory Stick media in your computer PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to an existing folder Click OK Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 3 Click Capture to capture still imag...

Page 127: ...he PhotoCapture picture editor window appears 5 Click View to see an enlarged version of a selected picture You can use Rotate to change the position of a selected picture Click Delete to eliminate any unwanted pictures PhotoCapture editing window Page 127 ...

Page 128: ...otoCollection window 2 Select the desired folder From the thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to print 3 Click Photo Print at the top of the window Select the number of prints you want to make using the scroll arrows Click OK 4 Select the paper based on the picture positioning desired A layout preview is displayed on the left side of the window 5 Use the configuration buttons and ...

Page 129: ...6 Click Print All to print all pages or click Print the selected page only to print a specific page of photos Page 129 ...

Page 130: ... Select the desired folder From the thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to decorate The PhotoDecor editing window appears 3 Use the decoration features on the right side of the window by clicking on the desired decoration icon and then dragging the decoration onto your photo 4 Click Print when your photo is ready to be printed You can save your decorated pictures before printing N...

Page 131: ... to select individual pictures from each folder The Select Design window appears 4 Select a design template for your album Use the scroll bar to see all available designs When you have selected the design the Select Layout window appears 5 Select a page layout for your album A preview of your selected design and page layout is displayed Scroll through the album using the book icons at the bottom o...

Page 132: ...ign window appears 4 Select a design template Use the decoration and customization features on the right by clicking an icon and dragging it onto your template Note A new window appears enabling you to list the contents of your audio or video media You can create a song or video list depending on the type of media label being created Design Edit window 5 Click Print to complete the label making pr...

Page 133: ...See the online Help for detailed information on using DigitalPrint software Page 133 ...

Page 134: ...s for tapes recorded in LP mode The information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate for tapes that are recorded using a mixture of both SP and LP modes Keep the video head of your digital video device properly cleaned Anomalies that you see in captured data may be due to dust or other particles on the video head The last frame captured is one frame before your selected ...

Page 135: ...s for tapes recorded in LP mode The information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate for tapes that are recorded using a mixture of both SP and LP modes Keep the video head of your digital video device properly cleaned Anomalies that you see in captured data may be due to dust or other particles on the video head The last frame captured is one frame before your selected ...

Page 136: ...e movies without any previous knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps video files can be made from still images with added special effects and music You can save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers MovieShaker main window Page 136 ...

Page 137: ...ed on the Edit tray of the working panel Caution Importing image or sound files that are over 30 seconds in length may cause the MovieShaker software to stop responding Using the Shake feature 1 Click the Shake tab The Shake tray appears 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shake pattern tray Shake tray 3 Click the Shake button A 30 second movie is automatically generated 4 Optional Add text ...

Page 138: ...dded effect is displayed in the Effect tray window You can eliminate an effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon on the Edit tray See the online Help file for more information on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes Adding text effects to a scene or clip 1 Double click or drag the clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click the Text button on...

Page 139: ...file for more information on adjusting Text effects Saving a movie 1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray 2 Click the Export button on the Story Board tray 3 Select the format in which you want the movie to be saved Note You can click on each export format to view its description and use Export window 4 Click Next 5 Confirm that you want to continue 6...

Page 140: ...vieShaker application creates a temporary file to store your images prior to uploading to ImageStation This file is deleted after the upload process 5 If you are a registered member provide your login name and password For first time users click Register to ImageStation The ImageStation registration wizard appears and guides you through the initial registration process Follow the on screen instruc...

Page 141: ...s stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Use PictureGear software to brighten add contrast enhance resize crop and color correct your pictures Create animations screen savers wallpaper still pictures from MPEG and HTML photo albums PictureGear main window Page 141 ...

Page 142: ...a name for your collection then click OK 3 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures 4 Select the pictures you want to include in your collection 5 From the Collection menu click Add File to Collection 6 In the Add File to My Collection message box select the name of your collection and click OK Page 142 ...

Page 143: ...ies menu select Album Maker 4 Choose a Design template for your album 5 Click the Make soon button to create your album immediately using the PictureGear default settings 6 Click the Customize the design button to add pictures frames text and effects Custom Album dialog box Note If you select the Custom Album process the final album is created when you click the Finish button in the last dialog bo...

Page 144: ...log box 7 Click Save to designate the location where you want to save your album 8 Enter a name for the target folder and click OK 9 The PictureGear Custom Album feature creates the new folder in the designated location Page 144 ...

Page 145: ...ting conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Smart Capture main window 1 Mode indicator Displays the current mode Still or Net Movie 4 Help button Connects you directly to the online Smart Capture Help 2 Mode dial...

Page 146: ...tal camera or camcorder When you connect your digital camera or camcorder to your system with an i LINK cable and turn it on an image appears in the main window Some cameras and camcorders need to have a recording media inserted before an image can be displayed in the Smart Capture window Consult the manual supplied with your digital camera or camcorder for more information Page 146 ...

Page 147: ... Still Image Options window The Still Image Options window has four tabs Capturing Mode You can choose between Normal Self timer or Panorama Capture modes Image Size Select the image size horizontal by vertical in pixels Image Quality Set the quality of your pictures as they are being saved by selecting Fine Standard or Economy image quality Destination Select a file destination for your pictures ...

Page 148: ...scard any or all of your still images by clicking the Delete button Select a single image or all and the image s is torn and removed from the Still Viewer window Upload Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends The ImageStation service stores your still images online when you become a registered user See Using ImageStation with Smart Capture s...

Page 149: ...ding by clicking the Capture button this is the default characteristic You can select Anti Ground Shooting which allows recording to occur only while you click and hold the Capture button Recording will stop when you release the button 5 Click the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Settings window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects No...

Page 150: ...g the Delete button The frame or movie is removed from the Movie Player window Upload Send your movies online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends The ImageStation service stores your movies online when you become a registered user See Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software Mail E mail your movies to family and friends Click the Mail button and your e mail app...

Page 151: ... To upload with Still Viewer 1 Click the Upload button in Still Viewer The ImageStation Login window appears ImageStation Login window 2 For first time users the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process Follow the on screen instructions If you are already a registered member provide your login name and password The Image Uploader window appears 3 From th...

Page 152: ...Sony recommends that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if compressed or 2 GB if not compressed Large movie files take longer to upload to the ImageStation Web site Page 152 ...

Page 153: ...d record from audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining copyright information Continuing to take advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage sports a new music visualizer a sleek new player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Page 153 ...

Page 154: ...or Internet access before using EMD services An EMD service provider Consult the provider for service information Note To protect your personal data Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer SSL an encryption protocol for communication between your browser and Sony s World Wide Web WWW server If you are accessing the Internet from an enterprise Local Area Network LAN you may not be able to use SSL due to the...

Page 155: ...tents of your inserted audio CD are displayed enabling functions such as recording to the computer s hard disk drive Import tab Import MP3 WAV or audio files on your computer to a Playlist Playlist tab View the available Playlists as tree list or list only Transfer tab View the available Playlists on your computer You can transfer the audio files to an external device or media Device Media tab Vie...

Page 156: ... URL link button to immediately connect to your favorite Web sites 3 Playlist drop down list Playlist view Displays available playlists and audio files 7 File list view Playlist view Displays the contents of the folder selected in the file tree view 4 File tree view Playlist view Displays the folders available on your computer enabling you to locate your audio files Expand the views for the file l...

Page 157: ...ATRAC3 bit rate CD drive and Record To destination CD tab window 4 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by clearing the check marks from the tracks you don t want to record You can clear all selected tracks by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All and then selecting the tracks you want to record If your Internet connection is active you can use the CD Info button to view the name ...

Page 158: ... the song to be checked out To check out more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and select the additional songs 5 Click Out or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the external device or media Check Out begins Note To cancel Check Out click Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check Out process Check In Note The songs that...

Page 159: ...played during the Check Out process For more information about using SonicStage software go to the online SonicStage Help You can access the online help file as follows 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar select All Programs 2 Select SonicStage then select SonicStage Help Page 159 ...

Page 160: ...s are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of SonicStage You can manage your music by creating your own list of songs categorized by genre or artist displaying your song list in the Playlist feature and arranging your songs in a customized order using the Playlist folders Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single song or divide one song into ...

Page 161: ...tware has several jukebox features including a music Visualizer audio CD burning capability and an equalizer for fine tuning your audio playback Note SonicStage Premium software is available only on VAIO MX computer models 1 Your V A IO MX computer has SonicStage Premium software preinstalled Some manuals or online help files may provide information about SonicStage software which is a lighter ver...

Page 162: ...ferent audio CDs or transferring songs from your music database Transfer the imported songs in your music database to a MiniDisc MagicGate Memory Stick media or other external device or media Use SonicStage Premium software s sound effects equalizer or visualizer to enhance your listening experience Set up timed events using Timer Playback Timer Recording and Sleep Timer For more information about...

Page 163: ...emium Help file Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD enables you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with SonicStage you need Access to the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services An EMD service provider Consult the provider for inf...

Page 164: ...unching SonicStage Premium software follow these steps 1 Select This is a new CDDB Registration Click Next 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process Access your existing CDDB account If you are connected to the Internet before launching SonicStage Premium software follow these steps 1 Select I already have a CDDB Nickname Click Next 2 Follow the on screen instruction...

Page 165: ...Displays the Create Audio CDs window D Simple Mode Switch button Switches the main window view to the simple mode view E Help button Displays the SonicStage Premium Help file F Operation area Displays the operation panels for the audio sources G MENU button Displays the main menu H Volume Control button Page 165 ...

Page 166: ...can be set up to automatically enter Stand by mode using the Sleep Timer button Using the audio source icons The audio source icons initiate the functions of SonicStage Premium software for the related audio media or device You can play back or record music using a drag and drop or double clicking operation Click on an audio source icon to view a Playback panel Double click on an audio source icon...

Page 167: ...ndow enables you to play songs from the selected audio source You can control the music by using functions such as repeat shuffle fast forward and rewind The available functions on the Playback panel may vary depending on the selected audio source icon Contents Panel This window displays a list of songs from the audio source or from a Playlist You can also view information about the song such as t...

Page 168: ...layback to pause the song Click on the icon again to resume playback 7 Click Eject on the Playback panel to eject the audio CD from the drive Note The Timer Playback and Sleep Timer functions are disabled during song playback Caution Do not open or close the optical drive during playback Recording an audio CD You can record songs from an audio CD and register them to a Playlist on your hard disk d...

Page 169: ...back 6 Click Play during playback to pause the song Click on the icon again to resume playback 7 Click Eject on the Playback panel to eject the MiniDisc from the drive Caution Do not eject the MiniDisc media during playback Recording songs to a MiniDisc Check out When you record songs from an audio CD to a MiniDisc the songs are recorded into a Playlist on your hard disk drive and then checked out...

Page 170: ...d then checked out to the Memory Stick media or portable audio device Note Before recording to a Memory Stick media verify that the media is not write protected 1 Insert the audio CD into the optical drive 2 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot or connect the external device to the computer 3 Select and drag CD and drop it on Memory Stick media or external device or media...

Page 171: ...wnload the latest drivers To play songs from an portable audio external device or media 1 Click External device or media The External device Playback panel appears The Check in Check out window appears if the external device or media is connected or inserted while SonicStage Premium is running You can play songs by using the Playback panel on the right side of this window Note If the Playback pane...

Page 172: ...this mode if you do not want to apply equalization during playback Pop Selects the settings that are most suitable for Pop music Rock Selects the settings that are most suitable for Rock music Jazz Selects the settings that are most suitable for Jazz music Classic Selects the settings that are most suitable for Classical music User1 User2 Selects your customized equalizer settings See To use custo...

Page 173: ...e the pitch of a song Reverb Add reverberation to the sound emulating different sound fields Settings Make fine adjustments to each sound effect See the SonicStage Premium Help file for more information on adjusting sound effects 3 Click Close The next time you play a song the selected sound effect is applied to the song Note You cannot apply sound effects to songs on a MiniDisc audio from an FM r...

Page 174: ...ect Tuning Mode Preset from the menu To use manual tuning click FM Menu and select Tuning Mode Manual from the menu Click or on the FM Listening panel to locate a specific station or frequency For more information on selecting FM radio stations see the SonicStage Premium Help file Recording from an FM radio station You can record from an FM radio station and register the audio file to a Playlist o...

Page 175: ...emaining to record 1 Click on the FM Listening panel during the recording session to automatically set the recording time to 10 minutes 2 Continue clicking on the icon to extend the recording duration by 10 minute increments Page 175 ...

Page 176: ...o the desired location To move the Timer Bar to a new location click on the center of the bar and drag it to a new time period The timer event setup is completed At the scheduled time SonicStage Premium software automatically starts the event from the selected audio source To set up daily or weekly timer events 1 From the Timer Setting window click New The Timer Programming Settings window appears...

Page 177: ...ompleted or incomplete timer event The date time and duration of a timer event in progress or about to start within three minutes You can change the ending time if it is at least five minutes before the scheduled end time The day of the week that a weekly timer event is scheduled to start Use the Timer Programming Settings dialog box to change this information For more information about Timer func...

Page 178: ...et to use the SonicStage Premium Backup Tool Simple mode The main SonicStage Premium window in Simple mode is a smaller compact version of the Full mode view This can be useful when you want to listen to songs with SonicStage Premium software while using other software or whenever you feel that Full mode view is intrusive The Simple mode feature enables you to perform playback operations only Page...

Page 179: ... Memory Stick media It displays any still picture movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software plays a selected movie or sound file and enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear PictureToy and Memory Stick Slideshow Page 179 ...

Page 180: ... section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method 5 Placing your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick properties 6 Placing your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions 7 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen Double clicking an image shows an enlarged view 8 The movie file star...

Page 181: ...iere that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder If your VAIO computer did not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled and you subsequently purchase and install Adobe Premiere install this software to ensure maximum compatibility with Sony digital camcorders Page 181 ...

Page 182: ...y purchase and install Adobe Premiere install this software to ensure maximum compatibility with Sony digital camcorders Installing VAIO Edit Components 1 Insert your Driver Recovery CD into your optical drive 2 Click Start click My Computer and click your optical drive 3 Click Support and click VEC 4 Double click Setup The VAIO Edit Components installation wizard starts 5 Follow the on screen ins...

Page 183: ... suggestions before you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport 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 Page 183 ...

Page 184: ...up menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press the Enter key 3 Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key 4 Press to select Exit then press to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key 7 Select Exit Save Changes ...

Page 185: ...stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD restart the notebook by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and then clicking Shut Down on the Windows Security screen Unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your notebook Note Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the notebook with the power switch may result in data...

Page 186: ...e 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 that came 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 Click Start select Settings Control Panel and then click the Displa...

Page 187: ...the arrow keys to select Control Panel and then Mouse 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action If you are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed You may need to use your Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See To use the Driver Recovery CD s for more information The poi...

Page 188: ...olume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel System and then select the Hardware tab 2 Click Device Manager and 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...

Page 189: ... LINK connection after returning from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If that happens restart the computers to establish a connection 1 i LINK is a Sony trademark 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 no...

Page 190: ...les 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 What software do I use for CD R CD RW software functions Sony recommends using the preinstalled Drag n Drop CD software to create any CDs on your VAIO computer I cannot use the DVgate software If your notebook is using the Ultimate Batte...

Page 191: ...tion 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 the followi...

Page 192: ...nable in the Device usage box If your notebook is powered by batteries check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged If you are using an application 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...

Page 193: ... to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for details on using Sony 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 point to Settings and then select Printer 2 Right click the icon of the printer that is not functioning a...

Page 194: ...vides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO notebook or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed Support Options Software Support Information Page 194 ...

Page 195: ...ent by clicking the Start button and then Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology 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 Computin...

Page 196: ...day PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin phone 949 387 7800 e mail support trendmicro com hours 7 days a week 6 AM 6 PM PT QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com phone 512 674 8700 hours 7 days a week 6 AM 6 PM PST RealJukebox RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc Web site http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call html o...

Page 197: ...ce Outlook Express Word Microsoft Corporation Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 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 WinDVD InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com phone 510 651 0888 e mail support intervideo com Page 197 ...

Page 198: ...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 198 ...

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