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Sony Vaio PCG-GRT260G, User Manual

The Sony Vaio PCG-GRT260G is a high-performance laptop designed for seamless productivity and entertainment. Take advantage of its user-friendly features by downloading the free user manual, available on manualshive.com, to unleash the full potential of this innovative device.

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may enable printing. Follow these steps: 

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Click 

Start

, and then 

Control Panel

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Click 

Printers and Other Hardware

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3.

Click 

Printers and Faxes

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Right-click an unused printer and select 

Properties

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Click the 

Ports

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Click to cancel the 

Enable bidirectional support

 check box. 

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OK

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Summary of Contents for Vaio PCG-GRT260G

Page 1: ...n the 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 ...

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: ...he 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 RELEASE switch Locking the Weight Saver Page 13 ...

Page 14: ...file icon depending on the 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 Unlocking the Second Battery 3 Pull the weight saver and battery gently from the multipurpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay to protect ...

Page 15: ...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 15 ...

Page 16: ...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 17: ... 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 18: ...your changes from the drop down menu 6 Click File and click Save Not all power management settings described in the table below are available on your computer depending on the configuration you purchased 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 greatest to ...

Page 19: ...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 conserves power Optical Drive Power Saving Controls power to the ...

Page 20: ...he Taskbar Click and drag the edge of the Battery Information toolbar to the left until it is in clear view The total 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 percent...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ... 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and 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 22 ...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 24 ...

Page 25: ...VAIO Computer Specifications 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 ...

Page 26: ...Off The computer is using AC power Page 26 ...

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 computer is equipped with a variety of audio and video oriented function buttons Volume Up and Down Channel Up and Down TV On Brightness and Magnify screen Only models equipped with a TV tuner and GigaPocket software will feature TV functionality not all models feature TV functionality Page 28 ...

Page 29: ...O computer is equipped with a variety of audio and video oriented function buttons Volume Up and Down Channel Up and Down TV On Brightness and Magnify screen Only models equipped with a TV tuner and GigaPocket software will feature TV functionality not all models feature TV functionality Page 29 ...

Page 30: ...nnel selections 4 Channel Up The Channel Up and Down buttons control the television channel selections 5 TV On The TV On button launches GigaPocket software that enables you to watch television or record programs 6 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 resoluti...

Page 31: ...er 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 screen 5 Power The Power button turns your computer on or off Page 31 ...

Page 32: ...gaPocket and its TV viewing recording capabilities For more information see Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder How to use the TV button 1 Locate the TV button below the touch pad and press the button once 2 The GigaPocket window appears on the screen You must connect your computer to a television cable or antenna in order to view television with GigaPocket Using the TV On button Page 32 ...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...l 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 video DV device and the computer 2 Plug ...

Page 35: ...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 35 ...

Page 36: ...ital video camera recorder three different ways Select one set of instructions from the following list If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled programs the Digital Video Device window appears when you connect the camera to the computer Select the program you want to use in this window and click OK Click Start and click All Programs Select a program in which to vie...

Page 37: ...Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Page 37 ...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...combination to toggle the display between your computer the monitor 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 40 ...

Page 41: ...es the display between the computer screen LCD a connected TV and both the LCD and TV 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 TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive You may not be able to display the computer screen LCD and an external dis...

Page 42: ...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 42 ...

Page 43: ...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 43 ...

Page 44: ...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 44 ...

Page 45: ...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 45 ...

Page 46: ...ume 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 SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume CD Audio Adjust the volume of the CD in the optical drive Microphone Adjust the internal or exter...

Page 47: ...es 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 name of the optical drive such as DVD CD ROM drives1 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 already selected 1 The read write drive lett...

Page 48: ...icrophone to your computer to enhance the sound input to your computer 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 48 ...

Page 49: ... 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 49 ...

Page 50: ...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 50 ...

Page 51: ... selected Close the Recording Control window 5 Click Start and select All 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 Control window 1 Right click the Volume icon on the ta...

Page 52: ...ponents that are designed to create capture and play back video files derived from television and your personal videos 1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder hardware and software applications are not available on all VAIO computers 1 Unauthorized duplication of audio or video files is a violation of applicable laws Page 52 ...

Page 53: ... TV programming simultaneously Setting and managing daily weekly timer recording schedules Managing Video Capsules recorded video contents on your computer Recording personal video content from a videotape Playing your Video Capsules on other computers Operating Giga Pocket functions with a remote control device Sharing Giga Pocket features and functions with other computers on a network Transform...

Page 54: ...The Giga Pocket Server enables multiple computers on a network to use certain Giga Pocket software functions CLIÉ Converter The CLIÉ Converter is a plug in application that enables the conversion of Video Capsules into gMovie format You can change the format your Giga Pocket contents and transfer them onto a Memory Stick media for viewing with your Sony CLIÉ Handheld Accessing the Giga Pocket Help...

Page 55: ... the available free space on your hard disk approaches 100 MB you are not able to create a new Video Capsule Delete unnecessary Video Capsules or files in order to increase available space on your hard disk drive If you directly delete move or rename a file in the D Giga Pocket V5 folder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features may not work properly Network Microsoft Windows XP operating syste...

Page 56: ...on date of Video Capsules and their thumbnails This information is required for preview MPEG file A file that contains compressed moving pictures using the MPEG standard with mpg as the file name extension Safety Tab Removing the safety tab from a Video Capsule prevents accidental erasing of your video data Slip play This feature allows you to view delayed video playback While your recording is in...

Page 57: ...Giga Pocket Help For more information about Giga Pocket follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Giga Pocket point to Help and then select Giga Pocket Help Page 57 ...

Page 58: ... to set up the cables and connections for your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system The hardware configuration of your computer may vary from the illustrations shown To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer see the online specifications sheet Page 58 ...

Page 59: ...ied with your computer The TV coaxial converter cable One primary cable to connect your computer to a TV cable or antenna is the TV coaxial converter cable supplied with computers featuring GigaPocket The mini jack end connects to the computer s VHF UHF port whereas the coaxial end connects to the cable service access or antenna TV coaxial converter cable Connecting to standard cable access CATV O...

Page 60: ... on the type of antenna system in your home your connection may require a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer optional to connect your computer and the indoor outdoor antenna system If you are connecting to an indoor outdoor antenna you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception Move the antenna cable away from other power sources or connectors to reduce reception interference Option 1 1 Conn...

Page 61: ...access Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set top box STB 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable optional to the Out jack on your STB Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter adapter optional 3 Connect the TV coaxial converter cable supplied to the double connection end of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the back pa...

Page 62: ...he Out jack on your STB unit Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display 3 Connect one end of the stereo A V cable with triple RCA jacks optional to the Video Out and Audio OUT L R jacks on the back panel of your STB unit matching the plug and jack colors 4 Connect the mini jack end of the A V cable into the AV In jack of your computer To connect in STB mode...

Page 63: ...he dual audio cable to your VCR or camcorder Connecting equipment with an S video or video cable Your VCR or camcorder may have either standard video or S video connection capability Option 1 1 Connect an S video cable optional directly into the S video jack on your computer 2 Connect the other end of the S video cable into the appropriate port on your compatible VCR or camcorder 3 Connect an audi...

Page 64: ...rol Your computer also features a remote control and an infrared IR remote control receiver The IR remote control receiver must be plugged into one of the computer s USB ports in order to receive the signals from the remote control Page 64 ...

Page 65: ... describes the basic functions of your remote control Remote Control 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound 2 Channel number buttons 1 9 Press to select specific channels Press the ENT button to activate channel selection JUMP button Press to go to the previous channel Press again to return to the current channel ENT button Press to activate channel selection Se...

Page 66: ...how the settings window When using Giga Pocket software press to display the TV Recording deck and playback deck screens Press again to hide these views TV VIDEO button Press to change the on screen image from the TV Recording deck to external video equipment such as your VCR Note You cannot change the input source while recording 6 REW and FF buttons Press to rewind or fast forward PREV and NEXT ...

Page 67: ...de this menu Note For Giga Pocket software the Select Video Capsules window displays Press the button again to hide this window START button Press to start the selected software CLOSE button Press to close the current software FUNCTION button When Giga Pocket software is selected with the Menu button press to switch from the TV recording deck to the playback deck When using SonicStage software pre...

Page 68: ... to minimize the window See the DVD player software for details When using Giga Pocket software press to display Video Capsule listings When using SonicStage software press to display Playlists When using VAIO Media software press to display the main menu 17 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to navigate through menus Press ENTER to select 18 RETURN button Press to return to the p...

Page 69: ...eing used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Connecting the infrared receiver 1 Connect the infrared receiver cable to a USB port located on either the front or back panel of your computer 2 Place the infrared receiver unit in a position that enables it to communicate with your remote control The infrared receiver must be visible in a li...

Page 70: ...ertain models are equipped with a TV tuner which enables you to watch and record television with the help of the GigaPocket software The TV On button will launch GigaPocket and its TV viewing recording capabilities Page 70 ...

Page 71: ... TV button below the touch pad and press the button once 2 The GigaPocket window appears on the screen You must connect your computer to a television cable or antenna in order to view television with GigaPocket Using the TV button Page 71 ...

Page 72: ...Setting Up Giga Pocket Software Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software features and functions are detailed in this section enabling you to begin viewing or recording TV programs Page 72 ...

Page 73: ...nding on your cable service access select Standard CATV Standard antenna or set top box STB 1 Standard CATV C1 C125 without STB For this connection you must use a coaxial cable directly without an STB to your computer The default setting for this connection option is STD Depending on your local connection requirements HRC and IRC are also available 2 Standard antenna 2 69 Select this option if you...

Page 74: ...e channel listing If your computer is connected to the Internet you can click Go to Web Site and download channel listings from the iEPG listing site 6 Connect to the Internet 7 Click Go to Web Site and download channel listings by clicking Download all Channel Settings 8 Click Next For the first time setup you are prompted to set your Giga Pocket Server password TV Setup Wizard Giga Pocket Server...

Page 75: ...it Screen area Use the default factory settings If you change the default settings you may experience poor image quality on your display Microsoft Windows XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket user at any given time Even if a different user logs on using the fast switch feature Giga Pocket is not available to any other user account For more information see the Giga Pocket Help Page 75 ...

Page 76: ...enables you to watch a TV program on your computer display while recording it onto your hard disk drive Using the Giga Pocket Slip Play feature you can view a program from the beginning even while it is being recorded Page 76 ...

Page 77: ... Start in the Windows taskbar point to All Programs point to Giga Pocket then click Giga Pocket The Giga Pocket window appears Giga Pocket window The current television broadcast is displayed based on the selected channel Page 77 ...

Page 78: ...he main interface window the TV Recording deck and the Playback deck TV Recording deck detail Use the TV Recording deck to view programs and record Video Capsules You can use the Playback deck of your Giga Pocket to play back a prerecorded Video Capsule Playback deck detail Page 78 ...

Page 79: ... be recorded or displayed Video input from game consoles may not be recorded or displayed in Giga Pocket When you input an image from a video player device such as a VCR that is connected to your computer the following images may not record or display The still images of a paused playback screen A screen without images such as a blue screen The menu screens of the attached video player device The ...

Page 80: ...een display may shift and split under some circumstances If this occurs switch the TV Recording deck and the playback deck or switch the channel The recording proceeds even if the on screen display shifts Giga Pocket does not operate properly if used concurrently with other video applications such as DVgate or MovieShaker software Page 80 ...

Page 81: ...nd may change without notice Pay per view channels can be accessed when making payments directly to the appropriate TV program provider You can schedule up to 100 timer recordings using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder From the online channel guide click on the REC icon to select the program you wish to record The Timer Recording Wizard begins and the New Timer Recording Set Channel and Start D...

Page 82: ...Timer Recording Wizard With the Timer Recording Wizard you can set adjust and cancel the timer recording settings Page 82 ...

Page 83: ... Wizard dialog box appears Timer Recording Wizard 3 Select the desired option from the Select Timer Recording Settings menu and click Next Follow the on screen instructions Click Help for assistance New Timer Recording Set Channel and Start Date and Time 4 Verify that the information is correct and click Next The programming station and time information is Page 83 ...

Page 84: ...EG 1 MPEG 2 and AVI High Quality HQ Image quality is improved but recording requires more space on the hard disk drive as compared to using SP or LP recording modes MPEG 1 MPEG 2 and AVI Long Play LP Image quality is reduced but recording requires less space on the hard disk drive as compared to using HQ recording mode MPEG 1 New Timer Recording Set Stop Time and Recording Mode 6 From the New Time...

Page 85: ... disk drive Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder enables you to set an expiration date for your Video Capsules to be automatically deleted 8 Click Decide to review your setting preferences The New Timer Recording Confirm dialog box appears Click Next New Timer Recording Confirm 9 The New Timer Recording Completed dialog box appears Click Finish New Timer Recording Completed dialog box Page 85 ...

Page 86: ...econds sooner than the set stop time Scheduled daily or weekly timer recording sessions do not occur if your hard disk drive does not have sufficient space Giga Pocket software does not allow a new Video Capsule to be created if there is less than 100 MB of free space on the hard disk drive These scheduled events resume at their scheduled time as hard disk drive space becomes available Approximate...

Page 87: ... Recording Manager application is available For the Timer Recorder Manager application to be available your computer should be in Stand by or Hibernate mode if the system is not in active use You can schedule up to 100 programs at a time for timer recording with the Timer Recording Manager Microsoft Windows XP operating system supports a single Giga Pocket user at any given time If a different use...

Page 88: ...errupt Current Recording button Stops the current timer recording Use this option when you wish to end the current recording session Timer Recording List Displays a list of timer recordings that have been performed as well as pending timer recordings If a daily weekly timer recording is set only the current recording session is shown The total number of timer recordings displayed does not exceed 1...

Page 89: ...er recording using Giga Pocket software always use the Timer Recording Manager If the Timer Recording Manager is not set up the recording does not start even if you set the timer recording settings with the Timer Recording Wizard Your computer s default setting enables Timer Recording Manager to start automatically when the computer is started The timer recording starts a few seconds earlier than ...

Page 90: ...s Giga Pocket Explorer main window Using the Giga Pocket Explorer Toolbar functions From the Giga Pocket Explorer toolbar you can Launch Giga Pocket to play a selected Video Capsule or Playlist Launch Timer Recording Wizard to set up timer recordings Launch Click to DVD software to burn Video Capsules to DVD recordable media See Click to DVD software Help for more details Launch DVgate Plus softwa...

Page 91: ...r additional information about using Click to DVD software features follow these steps to access the DVGate Plus Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar point to All Programs 2 Point to DVGate Plus and click DVGate Plus Help Page 91 ...

Page 92: ...e or another preinstalled DVD writing program must be installed in order to burn Video Capsules to recordable DVD media 1 From the Giga Pocket Explorer main window select the Video Capsules you want to burn onto a DVD 2 On the Giga Pocket Explorer Toolbar click Launch DVD Writing Software 3 The Click to DVD software launches Follow the on screen instructions Page 92 ...

Page 93: ...n formats may not be available depending on the recording mode that was used to create the Video Capsule Additional information about using Giga Pocket Explorer Video Capsules that are recorded using High Quality HQ or Standard Play SP mode can be converted and exported as MPEG 1 MPEG 2 and AVI files MPEG 2 files need a specific system environment for playback A VAIO computer that has Giga Pocket ...

Page 94: ... Disconnect Server dialog box 2 Select the server you want to connect to from the Server list on the left side 3 Click Connect to add the selected server to the Connected Server list then click OK The server is connected 4 To disconnect repeat step 1 then select the server you want to disconnect from the Connected Server list on the right 5 Click Disconnect then click OK The server is disconnected...

Page 95: ...r to use the CLIÉ Converter plug in application make sure you have install all required software for the CLIÉ handheld The Sony CLIÉ Handheld personal entertainment organizers provide a rich and compelling handheld computing experience Powered by the Palm operating system the CLIÉ handheld is ready to deliver music and video with amazing clarity For more information on this exciting device go to t...

Page 96: ... 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point to Giga Pocket point to Plug ins and then click CLIÉ Converter The Giga Pocket CLIÉ Converter dialog box appears Giga Pocket CLIÉ Converter main Page 96 ...

Page 97: ...o display the contents in the list area 5 Drag the Video Capsule from the Giga Pocket Explorer window and drop it in the list area of the Giga Pocket CLIÉ Converter main dialog box The Video Capsule automatically converts into a video file During conversion the Convert to CLIÉ dialog box appears displaying the conversion status When conversion is complete the dialog box automatically closes The co...

Page 98: ...ync operation You can transfer your converted video files directly to your CLIÉ Handheld when you launch a HotSync operation 1 From the Giga Pocket CLIÉ Converter main window click to select the videos you want to transfer using the HotSync operation 2 Click Send To The Send To dialog box appears 3 Select Using HotSync as the transfer destination Designate a user name if applicable to your handhel...

Page 99: ...recordings and record your favorite TV programs1 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder must be set up and configured correctly before you can use the Internet Electronic Program Guide service You must read and accept the User Agreement before accessing the Internet Electronic Program Guide Web site first time only The Internet Electronic Program Guide service is available only to users in the United...

Page 100: ... TV services available in your area 5 Select your TV provider and then click Confirm Channel Lineup The Confirm Lineup window appears listing available channels by number and name 6 Click Yes if the channel lineup is correct Otherwise click No and repeat steps 3 and 4 until you locate the correct channel lineup 7 Your TV listings appear in table format organized by time and channel Click Download ...

Page 101: ...PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO USE OF OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS DATA TEXT IMAGES VIDEO OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES Important information for Canadian customers Your new VAIO c...

Page 102: ...PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO USE OF OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS DATA TEXT IMAGES VIDEO OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES Important information for Canadian customers Your new VAIO c...

Page 103: ...includes computer software the associated media any printed materials and any on line or electronic documentation as well as Sony supplied or authorized updates upgrades thereto All software provided by Microsoft Corporation is covered by a separate End User License Agreement as may be selected other third party software in which case you will be informed of such fact You may use the SOFTWARE only...

Page 104: ... following rights Software You may install and use one copy of the SOFTWARE on the COMPUTER Storage Network Use You may not use the SOFTWARE over a network or distribute the SOFTWARE to other computers over a network except as specifically described in documentation provided with the SOFTWARE Back up Copy A back up copy of the SOFTWARE is included with the COMPUTER You may use the back up copy sol...

Page 105: ... in documentation provided with the SOFTWARE Rental You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE Software Transfer You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this License only as part of a sale or transfer of the COMPUTER provided you retain no copies transfer all of the SOFTWARE including all copies component parts the media and printed materials all versions and any upgrades of the SOFTWARE...

Page 106: ...applicable Manufacturer is Sony Electronics Inc One Sony Drive Park Ridge New Jersey 07656 LIMITED WARRANTY ON CD ROM MEDIA SONY warrants that for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of its delivery to you the CD ROM media on which the back up copy of the SOFTWARE is furnished to you will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use This limited warranty extends only to ...

Page 107: ...otherwise Such updates or modifications may delete or change the nature of features or other aspects of the SOFTWARE including functions you may rely upon You hereby agree that such activities may occur at SONY s sole discretion and that SONY may condition continued use of the SOFTWARE upon your complete installation or acceptance of such update or modifications GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION JURY...

Page 108: ...This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Customer Support Page 108 ...

Page 109: ...ay or are not displayed correctly These images include Images from a playback screen that is in pause mode Menu screens of the connected video player device The end of the film roll being played back using the scroll bar Video output from a video game console Video output from a VCR using a coaxial cable Giga Pocket cannot record or display all video images from this source Page 109 ...

Page 110: ...ccur such as When you change the channel on the video player device If there is a damaged section on your video tape When using Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder set your display settings as follows Colors Use the default factory settings 32 bit Screen area Use the default factory settings If you use other settings you may experience poor image quality on your display Page 110 ...

Page 111: ... Video Capsule while recording a TV program with Giga Pocket During a timer recording Giga Pocket may interrupt or stop your Video Capsule playback to prioritize your computer s resources for the timer recording If this occurs wait until the timer recording session has completed and then play back the Video Capsule Page 111 ...

Page 112: ...ow The timer recording may fail in certain situations such as The coaxial cable input is disconnected after recording has started The TV channel has lost broadcast signal during the recording session Video content being recorded has poor signal quality Page 112 ...

Page 113: ...r on screen display may shift or split in rare instances If this should occur switch the TV Recording deck and the playback deck or try switching the channel Your timer recording continues even if the on screen display has shifted or split Page 113 ...

Page 114: ...ate new Video Capsules You cannot create a new Video Capsule when the remaining free space on your hard disk drive reaches approximately 100 MB Delete any unnecessary Video Capsules or files to increase the free space on your hard drive Page 114 ...

Page 115: ...f the SONY SOFTWARE on the COMPUTER except that you may make multiple copies and distribute the PicoPlayer software to other users that agree to the PicoPlayer license Back up Copy You may make one back up copy of SONY SOFTWARE solely for archival purposes DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS RESTRICTIONS RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS Limitation on Reverse Engineering Decompilation and Disassembly You may not mod...

Page 116: ... whichever is applicable EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SONY SOFTWARE You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the SONY SOFTWARE is at your sole risk The SONY SOFTWARE is provided AS IS and without warranty or CONDITIONS of any kind SONY and SONY s licensors hereinafter SONY and SONY s licensors shall be collectively referred to as SONY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR ...

Page 117: ... unenforceable the other parts will remain valid Should you have any questions concerning this license or this limited warranty you may contact SONY by writing to SONY at Sony Technical Response Center 12451 Gateway Boulevard Fort Myers Florida 33913 Page 117 ...

Page 118: ... connection to the Internet The New 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 118 ...

Page 119: ... connection to the Internet The New 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 119 ...

Page 120: ... 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 set up a dial up connection to the Int...

Page 121: ...5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 121 ...

Page 122: ... Cable 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port and the other into the network connection To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a network connection 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next If the Location In...

Page 123: ... You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the tabs to view options 4 Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes 5 Click OK Page 123 ...

Page 124: ... Network Setup Wizard 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 Support and then Networking and the Web Types of Networks The computers represented in this graphic may not be identical to the model you purchased Page 124 ...

Page 125: ...rk Setup Wizard 3 Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box follow the on screen instructions Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network 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...

Page 126: ...Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box follow the on screen instructions 4 Click Connect to the network at my workplace and then click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions 6 Ask your network administrator for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to an existing network Page 126 ...

Page 127: ...ss devices by providing an access point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range A computer to computer ad hoc network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central ...

Page 128: ...cessary ask the administrator for the key 7 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 8 Click Connect If the network does not appear in the Available wireless networks list box 1 Click Advanced on the Wireless Network Connection dialog box The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Properties 2 Click Add in the Preferred networks box The W...

Page 129: ...ilable 1 Select an authentication method from the Network Authentication menu 2 Select a data encryption method from the Data Encryption menu 5 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 6 Type the network key in the Network key box if it is required by the selected authentication method 7 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 8 Click OK The network name...

Page 130: ...nections window appears 3 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears Wireless Network Connection 4 Click Advanced The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Properties Page 130 ...

Page 131: ...ot available 1 Select an authentication method from the Network Authentication menu 2 Select a data encryption method from the Data Encryption menu 8 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 9 Type a network key in the Network key box 10 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 11 Click to select This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless acce...

Page 132: ... a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection Enabled The Wireless Network Connectioin Status window appears 3 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box ap...

Page 133: ...n To check your network connection status 1 Click Start on the taskbar and click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 Under LAN or High Speed Internet click the enabled network connection to open the connection status window Wireless Network Connection Status Page 133 ...

Page 134: ...isc on the drive tray with the label facing up You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the 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 d...

Page 135: ...off 3 Press the Eject button on the drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out If the Eject button 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 135 ...

Page 136: ...isc on the drive tray with the label facing up You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the 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 d...

Page 137: ...off 3 Press the Eject button on the drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out If the Eject button 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 137 ...

Page 138: ...D 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 Records to DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW Do not remove the optical drive when the computer is in a ...

Page 139: ...olume for playing CDs and DVDs Some programs have built in volume controls which you can adjust If there are no volume controls then adjust the volume of your computer s built in speakers by doing one of the following Using the Function keys An on screen display may appear notifying you when a change occurs To increase volume press the Fn and F4 keys and then press or To decrease volume press the ...

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Page 141: ...or CD RW disc into the optical drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action CD Drive 2 Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously 3 In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy and either Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical drive1 name Drag the file s or folder s onto the optic...

Page 142: ...Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc 1 The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 142 ...

Page 143: ...Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in your computer s optical drive and view the video on a multimedia display or on a TV Page 143 ...

Page 144: ...Computer Quick Start To connect a TV to your computer 1 Make sure your computer is turned off then 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 145: ...a preinstalled DVD program such as WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program 6 Select a display 1 Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more i...

Page 146: ...Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio video AV cable from the A V OUT jack on the computer Page 146 ...

Page 147: ...om 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 WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and ...

Page 148: ...ter to the computer 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 All Programs and select the DVD software program you want to use from the submenu You can also reference the online help guides supplied with the program Do not strike or shake the computer while copying files to a...

Page 149: ...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 149 ...

Page 150: ...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 150 ...

Page 151: ...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 152: ...y Notebook Setup is selected and press Enter A submenu appears with Sony Notebook Setup preselected 4 Press Enter The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 5 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Device tab 6 Press the Tab key to select the Default button and press Enter A pop up window appears 7 Press the Left Arrow key to select OK and press Enter The Enable Touchpad option is automatically s...

Page 153: ...Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO computer is equipped with a Memory Stick slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick media Page 153 ...

Page 154: ...ght protection and high speed transfer features when used with compatible 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 Memory Stick media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate...

Page 155: ...ert 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 briefly blinks Inserting Memory Stick Media Page 155 ...

Page 156: ... 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 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click Sony MemoryStick The Sony MemoryStick window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Page 156 ...

Page 157: ...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 157 ...

Page 158: ...ved 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 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 3 Right click Sony...

Page 159: ...e 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 The Memory Stick media may eject completely from the sl...

Page 160: ...rive 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 160 ...

Page 161: ... Card 1 Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up 2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot The system automatically detects the PC Card 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 c...

Page 162: ...ve 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 Card p...

Page 163: ...ocalized version of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system Under certain conditions some third party software applications may not function properly To Change the Language Option 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box a...

Page 164: ...s taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats shortcut menu to view the available country choices Select the desired country 4 Click Customize to change the number currency time and date settings 5 Clic...

Page 165: ...tart and then Control Panel 2 In the left panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click UI Design Selector 4 Click or to view the designs 5 Click Apply to select a design that appears in the center window The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design of certain Sony programs will match the UI Design Selector window 6 Click OK Page 165 ...

Page 166: ...nnections 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 166 ...

Page 167: ...printer for more information 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 Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that acco...

Page 168: ... 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 168 ...

Page 169: ...Start 2 Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer 3 Restart your computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer 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 Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes If the computer recognizes the pr...

Page 170: ...ator 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 Vi...

Page 171: ...ator 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 Vi...

Page 172: ...of the computer slide the port replicator cover down until the port replicator connector is completely visible lift and remove the port replicator cover to display the port replicator connector Removing the Port Replicator 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 connector ...

Page 173: ...C Adapter to a Port Replicator 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 6 Turn on the computer Page 173 ...

Page 174: ...a 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 174 ...

Page 175: ...boards 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 175 ...

Page 176: ...boards 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 176 ...

Page 177: ...ograms 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 Sa...

Page 178: ...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 179: ... enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Num Lock Press this key 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 Press this key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press Shift while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to t...

Page 180: ...or key Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected external display and both the LCD and an external display Select one display when playing a DVD Connect the cable s before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work You cannot use the Fn F7 function to switch between the LCD and an external display once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Fn F12 Puts the...

Page 181: ...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 181 ...

Page 182: ...are 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 keyboard 1 Connect the port r...

Page 183: ... 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 183 ...

Page 184: ...pgrade your computer s memory 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 view the VAIO Computer Specifications Page 184 ...

Page 185: ...stances 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 hold static e...

Page 186: ...n Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Turn the computer over and use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw s on the memory bay To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screw s 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static elect...

Page 187: ...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 187 ...

Page 188: ...t to All 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 may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter Sony Noteb...

Page 189: ...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 189 ...

Page 190: ...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 190 ...

Page 191: ...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 191 ...

Page 192: ...h 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 all 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...

Page 193: ...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 193 ...

Page 194: ...ing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware ...

Page 195: ...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 195 ...

Page 196: ... 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 197: ... 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 198: ... 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 199: ...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 200: ... 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 201: ...Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn Off 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 202: ...ese steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press U 3 Press R to select restart 3 If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and ...

Page 203: ...n depending on the model you purchased 2 Select Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor window appears 3 Double click System to open the System submenu if it is not already open 4 Double click CPU Fan Control and select Level 1 Quiet 5 Restart your computer See PowerPanel Help for more information To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes3 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and cli...

Page 204: ... 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 204 ...

Page 205: ...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 205 ...

Page 206: ...Battery How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 206 ...

Page 207: ...Battery How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 207 ...

Page 208: ...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 208 ...

Page 209: ...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 209 ...

Page 210: ...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 210 ...

Page 211: ...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 211 ...

Page 212: ...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 to avoid losing data See To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Page 212 ...

Page 213: ...nate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Hibernate tab 4 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation Page 213 ...

Page 214: ...k of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper con...

Page 215: ...k of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper con...

Page 216: ...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 216 ...

Page 217: ...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 217 ...

Page 218: ...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 219: ...ctions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer is on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 219 ...

Page 220: ...ctions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer is on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 220 ...

Page 221: ...structions supplied with the access point Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Page 221 ...

Page 222: ...o maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point inst...

Page 223: ...is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard or both the IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g standards selected models only High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate Page 223 ...

Page 224: ...large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move the computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact For more information see Checking your network connection status Change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Page 224 ...

Page 225: ...802 11a device Computers with built in wireless LAN support the IEEE 802 11b standard only Devices connecting to a wireless LAN using the IEEE 802 11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE 802 11b standard Page 225 ...

Page 226: ...requency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access point refer to connectivity information contained in your access point instructions Page 226 ...

Page 227: ...nection stops What do I do Two computers with built in wireless LAN may loose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or restart both computers Page 227 ...

Page 228: ...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 228 ...

Page 229: ...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 229 ...

Page 230: ...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 230 ...

Page 231: ...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 231 ...

Page 232: ...er You can restart the computer three different ways Press the Windows key and press U When the Turn Off Computer window appears press R Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down Press Enter and then press R Press and hold the power button When the computer...

Page 233: ...ume 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 is inserted properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source Se...

Page 234: ...ume 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 is inserted properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source Se...

Page 235: ... 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 235 ...

Page 236: ...ecognize the Fn F3 and Fn 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 2 On the Volume 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 menu Page 236 ...

Page 237: ...eadphones if the CPU control is set to Automatic Profile Selection If your computer is using battery power use the preinstalled PowerPanel program to set the CPU control 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 237 ...

Page 238: ... to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See To enable the touch pad If your computer is interpreting a single click as a doubl...

Page 239: ... to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See To enable the touch pad If your computer is interpreting a single click as a doubl...

Page 240: ... 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 241: ... 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 242: ...d may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer 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 242 ...

Page 243: ...rive If the Eject button does not work click Start on the Windows taskbar and click My Computer 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 243 ...

Page 244: ...river software is installed Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance 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 ...

Page 245: ...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 246: ... 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 246 ...

Page 247: ...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 247 ...

Page 248: ...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 249: ...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 249 ...

Page 250: ...mat 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 ...

Page 251: ...mat 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 ...

Page 252: ... 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 252 ...

Page 253: ...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 253 ...

Page 254: ... 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 254 ...

Page 255: ...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 255 ...

Page 256: ...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 256 ...

Page 257: ...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 257 ...

Page 258: ...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 258 ...

Page 259: ...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 259 ...

Page 260: ...puter 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 then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Cl...

Page 261: ...puter 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 then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Cl...

Page 262: ...or the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all 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 the comput...

Page 263: ...or the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all 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 the comput...

Page 264: ...See Inserting and removing floppy disks 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 write protect feature Page 264 ...

Page 265: ...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 265 ...

Page 266: ...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 267: ...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 268: ...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 269: ...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 270: ... 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 271: ...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 272: ...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 273: ...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 274: ...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 275: ... 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 276: ...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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