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below.

Adobe

®

Reader

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Adobe Systems Inc.

Adobe Reader software enables you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe's Portable Document
Format (PDF), an open file format intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on many major computer
platforms.

Support:

web site

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telephone

800-685-3652

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Adobe

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Photoshop

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Elements

Adobe Systems Inc.

Using state-of-the-art image editing tools, you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print, e-mail,
and posting to the Web. The versatile image capturing options enable you to start working with digital and traditional
photos immediately. Explore extensive creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements
software. Upgrade possible to Adobe

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Photoshop

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software.

Support: See Adobe

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Reader

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Adobe

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Premiere

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LE

Adobe Systems Inc.

Adobe Premiere LE software offers interface and editing tools for producing movies for video, multimedia, and 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. Upgrade possible to full version of Adobe

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Premiere

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software.

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Reader

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Adobe

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Premiere

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Adobe Systems Inc.

Professional digital video editing software that enables you to create professional video productions. Take advantage of
the sophisticated new Adobe Title Designer, MPEG-2 export, DVD authoring, and powerful audio tools.

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Reader

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America Online

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(Broadband or Dial-Up)

America Online, Inc.

America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch with family and friends with easy-to-use e-mail. Manage
your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with thousands of others who share your
interests.

Support:

web site

http://www.aol.com

AT&T WorldNet

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Service

AT&T Corp.

AT&T WorldNet Service offers fast, reliable Internet access. Customer benefits include Web-based e-mail, video e-mail,
multiple e-mail accounts, free Web pages, online and live agent technical support, instant messaging, and parental
controls.

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Summary of Contents for Vaio PCG-GRT250K

Page 1: ...e left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer Go to the Sony Computing Support Site to view the VAIO Computer Specifications which list your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information For ...

Page 2: ...Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer Page 2 ...

Page 3: ... on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Tilt the display to find the best viewing angle Also try adjusting the brightness setting of the display Following these suggestions can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue Lighting Choose a location where windows and l...

Page 4: ...ent internal heat buildup Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block ventilation Leave a space of at least 8 inches 20 cm behind the back of the computer If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour befo...

Page 5: ...ny makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting a telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Page 5 ...

Page 6: ... use canned compressed air specifically for computers to remove dust If a solid object falls onto the computer or a liquid leaks into the computer immediately turn off and unplug the computer It is best to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before you use it again Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen or canned compress...

Page 7: ...e screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of ...

Page 8: ...O computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source Page 8 ...

Page 9: ...u receive your computer To charge the battery and begin using the computer immediately insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power Page 9 ...

Page 10: ...connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Page 10 ...

Page 11: ...press the power button the computer turns off 3 If the computer screen is too dark or too bright follow these steps to adjust the brightness Your computer is equipped with a Brightness button located next to the Power button Pressing it will adjust the LCD screen brightness To increase brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow or the Right Arrow key To decrease brightness pre...

Page 12: ...information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power for more information When operating your computer on battery power your computer s CPU speed is reduced The battery that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase The brightness of your computer screen automatically dims when you switch from AC power to battery power To increase the bright...

Page 13: ...the battery bay If the computer is on it automatically detects the battery Inserting the Battery 4 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place 5 Connect the AC adapter to the computer See Connecting the AC adapter Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer the battery begins to charge whether the computer is on or off The battery indicator shows the battery status The indicator b...

Page 14: ...h in the Release position pull out the device from the multipurpose bay 2 Insert the battery into the multipurpose bay When the computer uses the second battery the Battery 2 indicator turns on Inserting the Second Battery 3 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place The weight saver stabilizes the battery Inserting the Weight Saver 4 Lock the weight saver RELE...

Page 15: ...model you purchased The PowerPanel dialog box appears 2 On the Battery tab click Primary Battery in the Battery Switch box 3 Click OK 2 Turn the computer over and unlock the weight saver and the multipurpose bay using the release switch on the bottom of the computer Unlocking the Second Battery 3 Pull the weight saver and battery gently from the multipurpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver into the ...

Page 16: ...attery Power You may use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Page 16 ...

Page 17: ...est possible setting without being completely off Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the setting you select Since some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode 1 Press th...

Page 18: ... half hour 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 conserving 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 syst...

Page 19: ...nt to change See the following table for a description of each power management setting 5 Make your changes from the drop down menu 6 Click File and click Save Certain settings available on selected models only Power Management Setting Description CPU Control1 Controls the processor speed You can select either Performance Adaptive or Battery Life These selections are listed in order from the great...

Page 20: ...tandby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the hard disk drive when the system is idle This setting only turns off power to the hard disk drive i LINK Port Controls power to the i LINK port Disabling power to the i LINK port conserves power Memory Stick Port Power Saving Controls power to the Memory Stick media slot Disabling power to the Memory Stick media slot conser...

Page 21: ...tal charge remaining in the battery is listed in percent and real time values Battery Information Toolbar The Battery Information Toolbar may appear slightly different on your computer depending on the number of batteries your computer supports Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining charge Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery full...

Page 22: ... fully charged or too low You can change your computer s alarm settings on this window Click Help in the lower right corner of the window for more information To view the Power Meter window 1 Double click the Power icon The Power Meter window appears You can also rollover the Power icon to view the remaining battery charge Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power Computer is using AC pow...

Page 23: ...ings and click Control Panel 2 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Advanced tab and then select Always show icon on the taskbar in the Options box The power icon appears on the taskbar See the power icon descriptions above for more information Page 23 ...

Page 24: ...Battery 4 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place If a port replicator is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate If you are using battery power save your data freq...

Page 25: ...puter to avoid damaging the battery Remove the battery when the computer is off To remove a battery 1 Make sure the computer is off 2 Push the battery bay cover down to open it 3 Pull the battery out of the battery bay Removing a Battery 4 Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks into place Page 25 ...

Page 26: ...ifications for the approximate time needed to charge your battery Charge the battery at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require more time to charge 1 Insert the battery into the battery bay If you want to charge more than one battery insert the second battery into the computer See To insert a second battery for more information 2 Connect the AC adapter to the com...

Page 27: ...s in use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery away from heat sources Keep the battery dry Do not open or disassemble the battery Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock Battery life is shorter in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Page 27 ...

Page 28: ...o Video Features Using Special Buttons Depending on the model you purchased your VAIO computer is equipped with a variety of audio and video oriented function buttons Volume Up and Down and Magnify screen Page 28 ...

Page 29: ...o Video Features Using Special Buttons Depending on the model you purchased your VAIO computer is equipped with a variety of audio and video oriented function buttons Volume Up and Down and Magnify screen Page 29 ...

Page 30: ...ume Up The Volume Up and Down buttons control the audio output on your computer 3 Magnify The Magnify button located next to the computer s brightness button works as a screen resolution toggle button By pressing it you can alternate between different screen resolutions 4 Brightness The Brightness button located between the Magnify and Power buttons toggles brightness levels for the computer s LCD...

Page 31: ...oduct contains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending 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 ...

Page 32: ...rt does not supply power to the external device The i LINK port supports transfer rates of 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 programs you use See the help guide that accompanied your program for more information To connect an i LINK digital video recorder 1 Turn on the digital v...

Page 33: ...ect the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off Simply unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on the computer Disconnecting the cable when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 33 ...

Page 34: ...y digital video camera recorders If you purchased a camera that comes with its own driver software install these drivers before you use the camera To view images To view images captured by your digital video camera recorder do the following Click Start and click Programs Select a program in which to view your images Page 34 ...

Page 35: ...Using Computer Monitors Projectors and TVs You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Page 35 ...

Page 36: ...er monitor is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port on the computer 3 If it is not already on turn on the computer monitor 4 Press the Fn F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both the computer and monitor You cannot use the Monitor VGA port on your computer when a port replicator is connected to the computer Use the Monitor VGA p...

Page 37: ...a multimedia computer monitor or projector 1 Plug the device into an AC outlet 2 Plug the device cable into the Monitor VGA port on your computer If you are using a multimedia computer monitor which has built in speakers and a microphone plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack on your computer to hear sound To locate the Monitor port and Headphone jack see Locating Controls and Ports in the S...

Page 38: ... combination to toggle the display between your computer the device or both See Selecting a display for more information See the guide that accompanied your projector for more information on its installation and use Page 38 ...

Page 39: ...he Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start To connect a TV to your computer 1 Locate the A V OUT jack on the computer 2 Plug one end of an audio video AV cable not supplied into the A V OUT jack 3 Plug the other end of the AV cable into the audio and video ports on the TV Connecting a TV 4 Switch the TV input channel to external input See the guide that accompanied your TV for...

Page 40: ...y between the computer screen LCD a connected device and both the LCD and device Select one display LCD or TV when playing a DVD Connect the TV cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work You cannot use the Fn F7 function to switch between LCD and the external device once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive You may not be able to display the computer screen LCD and an ...

Page 41: ...connect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the monitor VGA cable from your computer s port Disconnecting the external display when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 41 ...

Page 42: ...sh to enhance the sound quality of your computer you can purchase and connect external speakers If you want to purchase speakers make sure the speakers are designed for computer use You can shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 42 ...

Page 43: ...tic field may damage the data stored on the floppy disks To connect speakers to your computer 1 Turn down the volume of the speakers 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack on the computer 3 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the speaker Connecting Speakers See the guide that accompanied your speakers for more information on its installation and use Page 43 ...

Page 44: ...Disconnecting speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphone jack on the computer Page 44 ...

Page 45: ...ase volume and down to decrease volume 3 Click to cancel any Mute check boxes that are selected Sound device Function Volume Control Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones Wave Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows and the volume of the CD in the optical drive SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume Microphone Adjust the internal or external m...

Page 46: ... Panel 2 Click System The System Properties window appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window which lists the hardware devices appears 4 Double click the optical drive device type such as DVD CD ROM drives 5 Double click the listed drive name and click the Properties tab 6 Click the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not alre...

Page 47: ...xternal microphone to your computer to enable the sound input Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use If you wish to purchase a microphone shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 47 ...

Page 48: ... microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack1 on the computer Connecting a Microphone 1 A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 48 ...

Page 49: ...Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the microphone cable from the Microphone jack on the computer Page 49 ...

Page 50: ... bottom of the Microphone column if it is not already selected Close the Recording Control window 5 Click Start and select Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder The Sound Sound Recorder window appears For help using Sound Recorder click Help in the Sound Recorder window To adjust the volume for recording sound You can only adjust the volume for recording in the Recording Contr...

Page 51: ...onnection to the Internet The Internet Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 51 ...

Page 52: ...onnection to the Internet The Internet Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 52 ...

Page 53: ...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 modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To...

Page 54: ...4 Follow the on screen instructions Page 54 ...

Page 55: ...ork connection To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a network connection See To connect an Ethernet cable for more information 2 Click Start point to Programs Accessories Communications and click Internet Connection Wizard The Internet Connection Wizard appears Internet Connection Wizard 3 Select the option I want to set up my Internet connection manually or ...

Page 56: ...guage and colors You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to Settings Control Panel and click Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the tabs to view options 3 Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes 4 Click OK Page 56 ...

Page 57: ...nections make it easy to gain access to networks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and then Networking Types of Networks The computers in this graphic are representative of some possible network connection choices and may not be identical to the model you purchased Page 57 ...

Page 58: ...twork cable or any telephone 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 see Using Ethernet and dial up connections or contact your network administrator You can connect to your company network from a remote location and use data programs and netw...

Page 59: ...bel side you want to play facing up Inserting a Disc 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the disc clicks securely into place If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive cover blinks while y...

Page 60: ...does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button 4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 60 ...

Page 61: ...bel side you want to play facing up Inserting a Disc 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the disc clicks securely into place If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive cover blinks while y...

Page 62: ...does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button 4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 62 ...

Page 63: ...D ROM Plays CD CD R and CD RW CD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW CD RW DVD ROM Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD and most DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD DVD R and DVD RW Records to DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW Recor...

Page 64: ...lay an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc then click Start point to Programs and click to open a CD program such as SonicStage Page 64 ...

Page 65: ...mputer Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged See Powering Your Computer for more information To copy files to a CD RW or CD R 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc into the optical drive For more information see the Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs section 2 Launch a CD writing program such as Drag n Drop CD Click Start on th...

Page 66: ...Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in your computer s optical drive and view the video on your LCD screen or on a TV Page 66 ...

Page 67: ... of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start To connect a TV to your computer 1 Locate the A V OUT jack on the computer 2 Plug one end of an audio video AV cable not supplied into the A V OUT jack 3 Plug the other end of the AV cable into the audio and video ports on the TV Connecting a TV 4 Switch the TV input channel to external input See the guide that accompanied your TV for information on how t...

Page 68: ... taskbar and point to Programs 2 Select a program such as InterVideo WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program within the same submenu 6 Select a display 1 Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV The Fn F7 keys will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Switching the d...

Page 69: ...Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio video AV cable from the A V OUT jack on the computer Page 69 ...

Page 70: ...iles from the shortcut menu and then select DVD from the submenu You can also select Automatic Profile Selection which sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the optical drive See Conserving Battery Power for more information 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 3 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as InterVideo WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start o...

Page 71: ...er See Connecting the AC adapter for more information 2 Insert the disc into the optical drive See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for more information 3 Click Start Programs and select the DVD software program you want to use from the submenu For directions on how to use your DVD software programs see the online help guides supplied with the programs Do not strike or shake the computer while c...

Page 72: ...uter Features Using the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Page 72 ...

Page 73: ...uter Features Using the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Page 73 ...

Page 74: ...liding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Moving your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally Equivalent to scrolling horizontally The scroll function is av...

Page 75: ...Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO computer is equipped with a Memory Stick slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick media Page 75 ...

Page 76: ...tible Memory Stick PRO devices VAIO computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only Currently high speed data transfer and the MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate...

Page 77: ... insert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator blinks briefly Inserting Memory Stick Media Page 77 ...

Page 78: ...t copy or organize your Memory Stick images or data If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick media then follow these steps To view the contents 1 Click the My Computer icon on the desktop The My Computer window appears 2 Click Removable Disk The Removable Disk window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Page 78 ...

Page 79: ... Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the write protect tab of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased 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 79 ...

Page 80: ...ed to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Back up important data before formatting the media To format Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot See To insert Memory Stick media for more information 2 Click the My Computer icon on the desktop The My Computer window appears 3 Right click R...

Page 81: ...lot and press Enter to continue This enables the media to finish reading or writing data To remove Memory Stick media 1 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media 2 Make sure the access light is off 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 4 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out Page 81 ...

Page 82: ...drive or Network Interface Card NIC See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer These slots are compatible with CardBus If your computer has more than one PC Card slot use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card Page 82 ...

Page 83: ...s to complete the installation process Do not force a PC Card into the slot this may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not damage the connector pins but damage may occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the PC Card slot while the ...

Page 84: ...Eject Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the PC Card is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 5 Push the Release button The Release button pops out 6 Push the Release button a second time The PC Car...

Page 85: ...onnections Your computer is compatible with many popular printers However to ensure the best performance printers must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Page 85 ...

Page 86: ...nformation To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on your computer or port replicator if applicable See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer The Found New Hardware Wizard appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions Connecting a USB Printer See t...

Page 87: ... printer cable when the computer is on or off Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a printer Unplug the printer cable from the computer Page 87 ...

Page 88: ... Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer 3 Restart your computer by clicking Start Shut Down and Restart If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions 4 Make sure the computer recognizes the printer Follow these steps Click Start point to Settings select Control Panel and click Printers If the computer recognizes the printe...

Page 89: ...cator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only Port Replicator Back Panel 1 USB 2 0 port high full low speed 8 Optical Out port 2 Serial port 9 Printer port 3 Audio In jacks 10 Audio Out jacks 4 Monitor VGA port 11 Video Out jack 5 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 12 S V...

Page 90: ...cator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only Port Replicator Back Panel 1 USB 2 0 port high full low speed 8 Optical Out port 2 Serial port 9 Printer port 3 Audio In jacks 10 Audio Out jacks 4 Monitor VGA port 11 Video Out jack 5 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 12 S V...

Page 91: ... off the computer and disconnect all attached devices 2 On the bottom of the computer lift and remove the port replicator connector cover so the port replicator connector is completely visible Removing the Port Replicator Connector Cover You can charge the battery by installing it before you connect the port replicator The battery automatically charges once you connect the AC adapter 3 Align the c...

Page 92: ...ned to the computer 5 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN port on the port replicator and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator turns on Connecting an AC Adapter to a Port Replicator 6 Turn on the computer Page 92 ...

Page 93: ...ta loss 2 Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord 3 Pull the release latches on each side of the port replicator to release the computer from the port replicator Releasing a Computer from a Port Replicator 4 Lift the computer away from the port replicator Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 93 ...

Page 94: ...yboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 94 ...

Page 95: ...yboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 95 ...

Page 96: ...rograms F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one program to the next The Escape key cancels commands The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it The operator keys provide a variety of commands For example in many programs instead of choosing the S...

Page 97: ...earch 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 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 Displays the ...

Page 98: ...de or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Num Lock Turns on when you press the Num Lock key on the keyboard to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps Lock Turns on when you press the Caps Lock key on the keyboard to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you pr...

Page 99: ...F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected external display monitor or TV and both the LCD and display Select one display LCD or external display when playing a DVD Connect the TV cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work You cannot use the Fn F7 function to switch between LCD and external display once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Fn F1...

Page 100: ...ce and Keyboards Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards To function properly the device you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Page 100 ...

Page 101: ...connection 2 If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation some devices require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard To connect a PS 2 mouse or ...

Page 102: ... keyboard when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the mouse or keyboard when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a mouse or keyboard Unplug the USB or PS 2 cable from the USB or PS 2 port Page 102 ...

Page 103: ...your computer s memory make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer see the Welcome page to find the VAIO Computer Specifications Page 103 ...

Page 104: ...y foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives 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 and do not handle materials that produce or ...

Page 105: ...s 4 Turn the computer over and use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw on the memory bay To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screw 5 Remove the bay cover and touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity Avoid touching any part of the motherboard or other co...

Page 106: ...nto place 3 When the module is correctly seated close the memory bay 4 Replace the fastening screw s on the memory bay 5 Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information Page 106 ...

Page 107: ... to Programs and then point to Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 4 On the About This Computer tab make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed The displayed memory size may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter Sony Noteb...

Page 108: ...Floppy Disk Drives Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Page 108 ...

Page 109: ...Floppy Disk Drives Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Page 109 ...

Page 110: ...mputer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Plug the USB cable with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port The Found New Hardware pop up message appears Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Page 110 ...

Page 111: ...ith the label facing up 2 Push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a Floppy Disk Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Close Programs that access the floppy disk 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk To avoid losing data do not push t...

Page 112: ...Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets direct sunlight and heat sources Page 112 ...

Page 113: ...ect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off by simply disconnecting the USB cable from the computer Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 113 ...

Page 114: ...Storing a floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Storing a Floppy Disk Drive Page 114 ...

Page 115: ...The System Recovery DVD enables you to restore the operating system and programs that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased This DVD restores your computer to its original factory settings Page 115 ...

Page 116: ...reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or program may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery Utility located on the System Recovery DVD to reinstall individual programs and device drivers See Using the Application Recovery Utility for more information The System Recovery process removes all ...

Page 117: ...isplays the downloading progress 5 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears click Next The Notes on Use window appears 6 Click Next The Main Menu Product Recovery window appears 7 Select the appropriate option to recover your system Default System Drive Recovery All data on Drive C is deleted The factory default settings and programs are restored on this drive only Change Partition Siz...

Page 118: ...nning 2 Place the System Recovery DVD No 1 onto the drive tray and gently close it The VAIO Application Recovery Wizard appears 3 Click to select the check box next to the name of the application s which you want to reinstall 4 Click Next The application reinstalls on the system 5 When the application recovery is completed restart your computer by following these steps 1 From the Start menu click ...

Page 119: ... make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the comp...

Page 120: ... make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the comp...

Page 121: ... make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the comp...

Page 122: ...our minute second Press Enter 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 Select Yes and press Enter 7 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 8 Select Yes and press Enter...

Page 123: ... the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive then remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears 6 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu 7 Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all ...

Page 124: ...rl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Security dialog box appears click Shut Down from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the...

Page 125: ...uter Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press U 3 Press R to select restart 4 Press Enter 3 If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Security window appears 2 Press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 5 Press Enter 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power...

Page 126: ... slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed Page 126 ...

Page 127: ...Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press and hold the Windows key and press D twice Page 127 ...

Page 128: ...Battery How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 128 ...

Page 129: ...Battery How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 129 ...

Page 130: ...When is the computer using AC power When the computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed Page 130 ...

Page 131: ...When should I recharge the battery When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long time Page 131 ...

Page 132: ...When should I replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Page 132 ...

Page 133: ...Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm No it is normal for the battery to be warm when it is powering the computer Page 133 ...

Page 134: ...tery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently See To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Page 134 ...

Page 135: ...nd the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen 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 Page 135 ...

Page 136: ...nd the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen 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 Page 136 ...

Page 137: ...er PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line 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 experien...

Page 138: ...Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer Page 138 ...

Page 139: ...Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer Page 139 ...

Page 140: ...Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer Page 140 ...

Page 141: ...Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer Page 141 ...

Page 142: ...art the computer You can restart the computer three different ways Press the Windows key and press U When the Shut Down window appears press R and then press Enter Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Security window appears press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down Press Enter then press R and press Enter Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off pr...

Page 143: ...me control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery s is inserted properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source S...

Page 144: ...me control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery s is inserted properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source S...

Page 145: ... you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See that program s help guide for more information Your speakers may be set to mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information Page 145 ...

Page 146: ...F4 keys if the correct speakers are not selected Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties The Sounds and Multimedia Properties dialog box opens 2 On the Audio tab click Advanced in the Speaker settings box The Advanced Audio Properties window appears 3 On the Speakers tab select the correct speaker setup from the Speaker setup drop down men...

Page 147: ...dphones if the power profile is set to Automatic Profile Selection If your computer is using battery power use the preinstalled PowerPanel program to set the power profile to Maximum Performance Follow these steps Right click the CPU icon or the Profile icon1 point to Profiles and select Maximum Performance 1 Profile icon available on selected models only Page 147 ...

Page 148: ...simultaneously The Windows Security dialog box appears 2 Press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R and then Enter to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the comput...

Page 149: ...simultaneously The Windows Security dialog box appears 2 Press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R and then Enter to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the comput...

Page 150: ... as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 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 3 Wipe off any remaining...

Page 151: ... as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 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 3 Wipe off any remaining...

Page 152: ... read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Shut Down and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical drive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions on how to clean it Page 152 ...

Page 153: ...ptical drive If the Eject button does not work click My Computer on the Windows desktop Right click the optical drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole near the Eject button Page 153 ...

Page 154: ...iver software is installed Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to Settings click Control Panel and System The System Properties window appears 2 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears If an X or an exclamation point appear on the listed device you may need to enable the ...

Page 155: ...See Using power saving modes for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If the display mode is set to external display use the Fn F7 key combination...

Page 156: ... display resolution may not be properly set To adjust the display resolution see Selecting a display for more information It is recommended that you adjust the display resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller depending on the size of the external display screen Page 156 ...

Page 157: ...How do I adjust the image on the TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the help guide that accompanied your display for more information Page 157 ...

Page 158: ...g the A V Out jack plug the audio video AV cable into the computer before you start the computer To change the video resolution follow these instructions 1 Right click the desktop and select Properties from the shortcut menu The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of...

Page 159: ...r the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information The Fn F7 key combination will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Switching the display while a DVD is playing may cause the computer to malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Page 159 ...

Page 160: ... Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media Pag...

Page 161: ... Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media Pag...

Page 162: ... protected data such as music Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media Using recorded music 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 Page 162 ...

Page 163: ...Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders Page 163 ...

Page 164: ... static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Page 164 ...

Page 165: ...e See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances Page 165 ...

Page 166: ...e Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 166 ...

Page 167: ...e Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 167 ...

Page 168: ...es For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart your computer Page 168 ...

Page 169: ...nserting the card correctly See Inserting PC Cards for more information You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use Page 169 ...

Page 170: ...there is a problem with the specified device Make sure all cable and power connections are secure You may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer Make sure the necessary drivers are installed You may need to remove the driver software and reinstall it Page 170 ...

Page 171: ...unctioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and point to Settings 2 Click Printers 3 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 4 Click the Ports tab 5 Cli...

Page 172: ...unctioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and point to Settings 2 Click Printers 3 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 4 Click the Ports tab 5 Cli...

Page 173: ...oments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close any programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart th...

Page 174: ...oments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close any programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart th...

Page 175: ...ive for instructions on how to insert the disk properly If the disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the disk s write protect feature by moving the write protect tab into the close position Page 175 ...

Page 176: ...Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below Page 176 ...

Page 177: ...lp files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encounter...

Page 178: ...fers interface and editing tools for producing movies for video multimedia and 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 Upgrade possible to full version of Adobe Premiere software Support See Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Adobe Systems Inc Professio...

Page 179: ...for playback on your Sony CLIÉ handheld After converting your Video Capsules you can use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick media or to save them to your hard disk drive for transfer to your CLIÉ handheld during your next HotSync operation Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent Corel WordPerfect Corel Corp WordPerfect software is a powerful word processing tool that ...

Page 180: ...le digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent EarthLink TotalAccess DSL or Dial Up EarthLink Inc EarthLink one of the world s la...

Page 181: ... game keeps the epic scope of the original product s game play while evolving the combat and economic features Rated TEEN by the ESRB Content may be suitable for persons ages 13 and older May contain violent content mild or strong language and or suggestive themes Support See Microsoft Works Microsoft Encarta Online Microsoft Corp The Encarta Online encyclopedia includes more than 47 000 encyclope...

Page 182: ...e context sensitive smart tags enhanced formatting options and more that enable you to continually integrate additional services into Office and access information anytime The Office XP Professional suite includes Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint and Access software Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent Microsoft Office XP Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp Microsoft Office XP Small Busi...

Page 183: ...pport Agent Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation Symantec s Norton Internet Security software provides essential protection from viruses hackers and privacy threats This easy to use integrated suite includes full versions of Norton AntiVirus and Norton Personal Firewall software to defend your PC against the most common Internet dangers Norton Internet Security also includes Norton Spam A...

Page 184: ...st upgrade for a fee Upgrade possible to Quicken Deluxe and other versions Support web site http www intuit com support QuickTime Apple Computer Inc The versatile QuickTime software plays many different kinds of media files including video audio and virtual reality VR movies You can play QuickTime files referred to as QuickTime movies using QuickTime Player or any other application such as a Web b...

Page 185: ...http www sonicfoundry com support default asp Screenblast ACID Deluxe Sonic Foundry Inc and Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Screenblast ACID Deluxe software lets you produce arrange and edit your loop based music With Screenblast ACID Deluxe software you get unlimited tracks track at once burning higher bit rates and express effects like reverb Support web site http www sonicfoundry com suppor...

Page 186: ... telephone 900 555 4932 800 644 31931 hours M F 5 AM 5 PM PST 1 Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent VAIO Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Components is a software pl...

Page 187: ...ort Agent provides immediate interactive online support with information about your preinstalled software and answers to frequently asked questions Support 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 WinDVD for VAIO InterVideo Inc WinD...

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