Sony VAIO PCG-GRX690P User Manual Download

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VAIO Computer Quick Start

IEEE 1394

132

image resolution

DVgate

165

indicator lights

battery

17, 81

Caps Lock

hard disk

Memory Stick

Num Lock

Scroll Lock

Wireless LAN

installing

hard drives

117

Internet

connecting

jacks

modem

Jog Dial Control

Jog Dial Navigator

Indicate window

Launcher window

settings

key locations

keyboard

key combinations

80, 82

key locations

PS/2

107

using

LCD

troubleshooting

69, 201, 208

MagicGate

Maximum Battery Life power setting

Maximum Performance power setting

memory

Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-GRX690P

Page 1: ...3 Conserving Battery Power 24 Using power saving modes 24 Using the PowerPanel utility 25 Frequently asked questions 29 Internet and Network Connections 31 Internet Connections 32 Setting up a dial up Internet connection 32 Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection 34 Customizing your Internet connection 36 Frequently asked questions 37 Network Connections 38 Using Ethernet and dial up connection...

Page 2: ...RW or CD R 60 Copying and Playing DVDs 62 Playing DVDs 62 Disconnecting the TV from the computer 65 Copying files to a DVD R or DVD RW 66 Frequently asked questions 66 Printer Connections 71 Printing With Your Computer 72 Connecting a printer 72 Disconnecting a printer 74 Frequently asked questions 74 Computer Features 77 Using the Keyboard 78 Key locations and descriptions 78 Combinations and fun...

Page 3: ...ory Stick media 96 Inserting Memory Stick media 97 Viewing the contents 98 Write protecting Memory Stick media 98 Formatting Memory Stick media 99 Removing Memory Stick media 99 Frequently asked questions 100 Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option 102 Changing Numbers Currency Time and Date Formats 103 Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs 104 Connecting Mice and Keyboards 105...

Page 4: ...emoving PC Cards 118 Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives 119 Frequently asked questions 121 Connecting a Port Replicator 123 Locating Ports and Connectors 124 Using the Port Replicator 125 Connecting the port replicator 125 Removing the port replicator 126 Audio and Video Connections 129 Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders 130 Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder 130 Disconnecting ...

Page 5: ... Connecting CD MiniDisc or audio cassette players 147 Disconnecting CD MiniDisc or audio cassette players 148 Adjusting the volume 148 Enabling the audio feature 149 Frequently asked questions 150 Using Microphones 153 Connecting a microphone 153 Disconnecting a microphone 153 Using a microphone or other device to record 154 Frequently asked questions 155 Preinstalled Programs 157 Software Program...

Page 6: ...tem Recovery CDs 180 Using Your Recovery CDs 180 Using the Application Recovery CD s 180 Using the System Recovery CD s 182 Troubleshooting and Support 185 Troubleshooting Your Computer 186 Troubleshooting Batteries 190 Troubleshooting the Printer 191 Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad 193 Troubleshooting the Modem 195 Troubleshooting Networks 196 Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs 199 Troubleshoot...

Page 7: ...7 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media 210 Troubleshooting Programs 212 Computer Support Information 213 ...

Page 8: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 8 ...

Page 9: ...to preinstalled software programs In 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 View the VAIO Computer Specifications which lists your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information such ...

Page 10: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 10 ...

Page 11: ...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 Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power ...

Page 12: ...the Battery for more information on installing and using your battery Connecting the AC adapter Turning on the computer Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN port on your computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter and plug the other end into an AC outlet Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer Use only th...

Page 13: ...holding the bottom of the computer firmly 2 Press the power button until the power indicator turns on 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the computer screen LCD as follows Opening the Computer Turning on the Computer If you hold the power button down the computer turns off Release lever Power button Power indicator ...

Page 14: ...r Quick Start 14 To increase brightness press and release the Fn F5 keys Press the Up Arrow key or Right Arrow key To decrease brightness press and release the Fn F5 keys Press the Down Arrow key or Left Arrow key ...

Page 15: ...ess how many batteries you use you can always extend the life of the battery by conserving power See Conserving Battery Power for more information Inserting a battery Removing a battery Using a second battery Displaying battery information Charging a battery Notes on batteries Frequently asked questions Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1 Push the battery bay cover down to open it The batter...

Page 16: ...ing power saving modes for more information Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery from the computer to avoid damaging the battery You can remove the battery when the computer is on or off To remove a battery 1 Push the battery bay cover down to open it 2 Pull the battery out of the battery bay Inserting a Battery If the port replicat...

Page 17: ...second battery To insert a second battery 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove that device 2 Insert the battery into the multipurpose bay When the computer uses the second battery the Battery 2 indicator turns on Removing a Battery Inserting the Second Battery Battery Multipurpose bay ...

Page 18: ...pose bay release switch 3 Pull the battery gently from the multipurpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay to protect the bay See Using the Weight Saver for more information Displaying battery information You can display the remaining battery charge on the Battery Information toolbar and or the Battery Information window To display the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click...

Page 19: ... to empty To close the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the Battery Information toolbar 2 Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu and click to cancel Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar disappears from the toolbar To display the Battery Information window Double click the CPU icon on the Windows taskbar The PowerPanel window appears If the Battery Information toolbar is hid...

Page 20: ... specific information on the battery Alarms tab Displays the alarm settings which notify you when the battery is fully charged and is too low You can change your computer s alarm settings on this window The battery icons that appear on the Battery Information toolbar and the Battery Information window indicate the current status of the installed battery Battery Information Window Click Help in the...

Page 21: ...l low the battery may be reaching the end of its life and you may need to replace it To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the computer is on or off However the battery will charge faster when the computer is off Charging the battery takes several hours See your VAIO Computer Specifications on the Welcome page for the approximate time needed to charge your battery Battery icon Batter...

Page 22: ...ing AC power The battery indicator blinks while the battery charges The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is fully charged When using two batteries the battery you insert first charges first The second battery you insert begins charging when the first battery is 85 percent full Battery Indicators Battery indicator status Description On The computer is using battery power Single bli...

Page 23: ...ry to any mechanical shock Battery life is shorter in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Frequently asked questions How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Displaying battery information When is the computer using AC power When the computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a ...

Page 24: ... on and the computer screen LCD is off Hibernate Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk Power consumption is reduced to the lowest 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 To activate S...

Page 25: ...ile Icon Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance but conserves minimal power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time Ultimate Battery Life Extends the Maximum Battery Life by disabling the i LINK port Power Management Off Disables...

Page 26: ...play screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet programs Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display time out The Internal modem remains powered You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Dis...

Page 27: ... profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery to power your computer To customize your profile settings You can customize your profile settings to sustain enough power for a particular computing function 1 Right click the CPU icon on the Windows taskbar 2 Select Edit Create Profiles from the shortcut menu 3 In the left panel select the profile you want to change 4 Right clic...

Page 28: ...ower saving mode the more power the computer consumes Hibernate mode conserves more power than Standby mode ThermalControl Strategy Controls the speed of the processor fan You can set the fan speed to Quiet which conserves the most power or Performance Lid Close Action Controls the state of your system when you close the computer s lid You can select either Standby or Hibernate mode or you can sel...

Page 29: ...the battery warm While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern LCD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to switch the computer screen LCD to Standby mode when the system is idle This setting only turns off power to the computer screen The system itself still functions on full power HDD Standby Timer Controls the time...

Page 30: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 30 ...

Page 31: ...31 Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer ...

Page 32: ...nection Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Customizing your Internet connection Frequently asked questions Setting up a dial up Internet connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line via a telephone cable not supplied Once you have set up your telephone cable you re ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Loc...

Page 33: ...izard appears Connecting a Telephone Cable Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the mo...

Page 34: ... selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Your computer accommodates both 10BASE T and 100BASE TX Ethernet connections with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps depending on the line conditions and Ethernet cable New Connection Wizard ...

Page 35: ... 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 See To connect an Ethernet cable for more information 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears Connecting an Ethern...

Page 36: ...og box enables you to change the way you view the Internet You can change your home page fonts language and colors You can also regulate content and set your 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 ...

Page 37: ...e Application Recovery CD s for more information Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Interne...

Page 38: ...k Start Help and Support and then Networking and the Web Using Ethernet and dial up connections Using wireless LAN connections Checking your network connection status Frequently asked questions Using Ethernet and dial up connections Local area networks LANs comprise a group of computers and associated devices within a small geographic area such as a home or office building For setting up LANs Ethe...

Page 39: ...g on the Ethernet cable To set up an Ethernet LAN 1 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port and the other into the network connection 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard appears Connecting an Ethernet Cable Ethernet port Ethernet cable ...

Page 40: ...art menu and then clicking Networking and the Web in the left panel The Network Setup Wizard 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 the port To connect the u...

Page 41: ...ss radio connection You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN The wireless LAN access point is designed for building a wireless LAN environment Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also purchase an external Wireless LAN PC Card separately that allows for wireless connections Fo...

Page 42: ... device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home To connect to an existing wireless network 1 Insert a Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC Card slot See Inserting PC Cards for more information The Wireless LAN indicator turns on 2 From the Start menu click Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Conne...

Page 43: ... Insert a Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC Card slot See Inserting PC Cards for more information The Wireless LAN indicator turns on 2 From the Start menu click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dailog box appears 4 Click the Wireless Networks t...

Page 44: ...ck to select the Network Authentication Shared mode check box 8 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 9 Type between 5 and 13 ASCII characters or 10 to 26 hexadecimal characters in the Network key box 10 Click OK Your new network name appears in the Preferred networks list box Setting Wireless Network Connection Properties ...

Page 45: ...work and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dailog box appears 4 Click the Wireless Networks tab and then click Add 5 Type up to 32 ASCII characters in the Network name SSID box 6 Click to select the Data encryption WEP enabled check...

Page 46: ...these steps to remove the Wireless LAN PC Card 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the appropriate device name in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected and click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 3 Make sure the appropriate device name is selected and click OK A message appears stating it ...

Page 47: ... Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted into the PC Card slot For more information see Inserting PC Cards Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections 2 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wire...

Page 48: ...ess Why is the data transfer speed slow The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To 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 acc...

Page 49: ...ars 3 Check the connection status Change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Can I connect to a IEEE 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 What are channels Wireless LAN commu...

Page 50: ...each computer 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections and click Set up or change your home or small office network The Network Setup Wizard appears i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software programs operating system and compati...

Page 51: ... When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on screen instructions click Start on the Windows taskbar and click My Computer 7 Click My Network Places in the Other Places menu The My Network Places window appears 8 Click View workgroup computers in the Network Tasks menu The computers that are networked under the same workgroup name are displayed in this window The Network Setup Wizard window The Wor...

Page 52: ... connection if the i LINK cable is not plugged securely into the i LINK ports Disconnect the i LINK cable Connecting Another Computer i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not c...

Page 53: ...f neither computer responds after a few moments restart both computers If the computers do not recognize the i LINK connection after resuming from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate restart both computers For more information on power saving modes see Using power saving modes ...

Page 54: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 54 ...

Page 55: ...55 CDs DVDs and Optical Drives Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Copying and Playing CDs Copying and Playing DVDs ...

Page 56: ... 2 Press the Eject button on the optical drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out 3 Place a disc on the drive tray with the label facing up Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CDs or DVDs Adhesive labels may damage the optical drive if they come off while the disc is in the drive Ejecting the Drive Tray You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with ...

Page 57: ...odes 2 Close all programs that are open from the optical drive and wait for the LED indicator to turn off 3 Press the Eject button on the optical drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out 4 Lift the disc from the drive Inserting a Disc 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 ma...

Page 58: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 58 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it ...

Page 59: ...rdware devices appears 3 Double click the optical drive to open the submenu 4 Double click the listed drive name and select the Properties tab 5 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected 6 Click OK To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs Some programs have built in volume controls which you can adjust If there are no volume con...

Page 60: ...a computer malfunction and ensure the best writing results Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software Deactivate memory resident disc utilities to avoid data loss Turn off the FindFast program if your computer has preinstalled Microsoft Office programs such as Excel Word and Outlook Use CD Rs that are compatible with 16x speed To copy files to a CD RW or CD R Use the preinstalled Son...

Page 61: ...guide follow these steps 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click VAIO Multimedia The VAIO Multimedia Software Guide appears 4 Once you finish copying files to a CD R that is readable in a CD ROM drive click Finish to complete the writing process before you eject the disc from the optical drive You can also reference the online help guides supplied with the program Do not strike or shake the com...

Page 62: ...pen programs 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 3 Select a preinstalled DVD program in which to play the DVD The preinstalled DVD program launches the video automatically See Program overview for a description of your preinstalled DVD program Do not remove the optical drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction See the ...

Page 63: ...d DVD program launches the video automatically See Program overview for a description of your preinstalled DVD program For detailed instructions on how to use the preinstalled DVD program see the help guide included with the DVD program To play a DVD on a TV 1 Connect a TV to the computer If you purchased a port replicator and want to connect a TV to it see Audio and Video Connections for more inf...

Page 64: ...sk Manager dialog box 4 Disable the screen saver and the virus checker 5 Select a display Press the Fn F8 key combination to select either the computer screen LCD or an external display See Selecting a display mode for more information Connecting a TV See the guide that came with your peripheral device for more information on its installation and use A V OUT jack TV Audio video cable Power cord ...

Page 65: ... a description of your preinstalled DVD program For detailed instructions on how to use the preinstalled DVD program see the help guide included with the DVD program Disconnecting the TV from the computer Simply unplug the audio video AV cable from the A V OUT jack on the computer The Fn F8 key combination will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Switching the display while a DV...

Page 66: ...formation 3 Click Start All Programs and select the program you want to use from the submenu For directions on how to use Click to DVD and Drag n Drop CD DVD software see the VAIO Multimedia Software Guide To open this guide follow these steps 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click VAIO Multimedia The VAIO Multimedia Software Guide appears Frequently asked questions How do I maintain CDs and D...

Page 67: ... read may be dirty or damaged Restart the computer and eject the disc from the optical drive 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 Why won t the drive tray open Make sure the computer is on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work click Start on the Windows taskbar and cli...

Page 68: ...ake sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver 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 3 Double click the...

Page 69: ...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 See Selecting a display mode for more information Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen ...

Page 70: ...and to the right to increase the size of the video resolution How do I switch the computer screen LCD from LCD to TV Press Fn F8 to select either the computer or TV display See Selecting a display mode for more information The Fn F8 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 ...

Page 71: ...71 Printer Connections Printing With Your Computer ...

Page 72: ...s compatible with many popular printers The New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation process Some printers require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your printer for more information If you cannot print once you have connected your computer to your printer see Frequently asked questions in this section for more information To connec...

Page 73: ... 2 Plug the printer cable into the Printer port 3 Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that came with the USB printer for more information on its installation and use Printer USB ports Power cord USB cable not supplied USB cable connector ...

Page 74: ...sked questions Why can t I print a document Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer See Connecting a printer for more information Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Connecting a Parallel Port Printer See the guide that came with the parallel port printer...

Page 75: ...the default printer port setting although this setting is generally correct for most printers 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears 4 Double click Ports COM LPT and double click ECP Printer Port LPT1 5 Select the Port Set...

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Page 77: ...omputer Features Using the Keyboard Using the Touch Pad Using the Jog Dial Control Using Memory Stick Media Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs ...

Page 78: ...s and functions with the Fn key Key locations and descriptions Keyboard Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 NumLk Scr Lk Prt Sc SysRq Insert Pause Delete Break Tab Caps Lock Shift Shift Ctrl Ctrl Home Page Up Page Down End Fn Alt Alt Z A Q X S W C D E V F R B G T N H Y M J U K I L O P 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Enter Backspace Function keys Print Screen key Navigation keys Windows key Alt key Nume...

Page 79: ...2 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many programs F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one program to the next Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Clipboard You can then paste t...

Page 80: ...ations key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Combination Function F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar D Displays the desktop E Displays the My Computer window F Displays the Search Results window where you can find a file or folder This is the e...

Page 81: ...en the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery is running out of power double blinks when the battery is charging Memory Stick Turns on when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Hard disk Turns on when data is read from or...

Page 82: ...he wireless LAN function is running On selected models only If you switch user identities during a computing session the Fn F7 key functionality if available on your computer will be interrupted To switch to an external display or monitor see Selecting a display mode for more information Combinations Feature Function Fn F3 Mute On Off Toggles the built in speaker off and on Fn F4 Speaker volume Ad...

Page 83: ... You cannot use the Fn F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Fn F12 Hibernate Puts the system into Hibernate mode a power management state To return the system to normal operating mode press the power button Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Fn Esc Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the syste...

Page 84: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 84 You can also carry out these functions using the Jog Dial Control Some functions are not available until the Microsoft Windows operating system launches ...

Page 85: ...built in touch pad Describing the touch pad Customizing the touch pad Frequently asked questions Describing the touch pad Locating and Describing the Touch Pad Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touch pad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Touch pad Left and right buttons Pointer ...

Page 86: ...tab 4 In the left panel click to cancel the Pointing Device check box 5 Click Apply To enable the touch pad 1 Press the Windows key The Start menu appears 2 Press the Up Arrow key to select All Programs and press Enter 3 Press the Up Arrow key to select Sony Notebook Setup and press Enter A submenu appears with Sony Notebook Setup preselected 4 Press Enter The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appear...

Page 87: ...ars Frequently asked questions Why doesn t the touch pad work You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See Customizing the touch pad for more information Restart the computer to activate the touch pad again If your touch pad is interpreting a single tap as a double click adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows and the E keys The My...

Page 88: ...t 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneous...

Page 89: ... Dial control and Jog Dial Navigator are compatible with preinstalled software programs that support Jog Dial Navigator functions Locating the Jog Dial control Using the Jog Dial Navigator icon Using the Jog Dial Bar Using Jog Dial Launcher Using Application and Scroll modes Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings Locating the Jog Dial control Some programs do not support Jog Dial Navigator Jog Dial ...

Page 90: ...ppear on the taskbar icon if the Application mode is selected and the Jog Dial control is not in use Using the Jog Dial Bar The Jog Dial Bar appears as a floating window on your desktop when you double click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar If your computer does not come with a Back button you can select Return on the Jog Dial Launcher to go back to the previous menu Jog Dial Bar Feature...

Page 91: ...and open these programs To open Jog Dial Launcher Click the Launcher button on the Jog Dial Bar Press and hold Ctrl and then press the Jog Dial control To open a program 1 Open Jog Dial Launcher See To open Jog Dial Launcher for more information 2 Rotate the Jog Dial control until the program you want to select appears highlighted in the center window 4 Close button Click to display the Jog Dial N...

Page 92: ... Dial Navigator operates in one of two modes Scroll or Application Once a program is open you can easily switch modes Jog Dial Launcher Mode Description Application Enables you to carry out commands for specific Sony programs Scroll Enables you to scroll through an active window and the Start menu of specific Sony programs Program name Center window ...

Page 93: ... program that has audio and video features you can switch Jog Dial Navigator displays To switch from Guide Display to List Display Press and hold the Jog Dial control Jog Dial Navigator Guide Display Jog Dial Navigator List Display Jog Dial Navigator windows Descriptions Guide Display Appears when a program that supports Jog Dial Navigator has audio features such as volume control This shows the o...

Page 94: ...t has a scroll option To select Scroll mode when a program is open Click SCROLL on the Jog Dial Bar On the Jog Dial Navigator List Display select SCROLL MODE and press the Jog Dial control Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings You can change the Jog Dial Navigator settings to modify the Jog Dial Navigator functionality and appearance Selecting Scroll Mode from Application Mode ...

Page 95: ... The Jog Dial Setting dialog box appears 2 Click the tabs near the top of the dialog box to view options and then make your changes 3 Click Apply and then click OK For information about Jog Dial settings right click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar and click Help Jog Dial Setting Dialog Box ...

Page 96: ...rovided with copyright protection Memory Stick media which does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate Memory Stick media Some music files with secure copyright protection may be stored on MG Memory Stick media but not on regular Memory Stick media You can also use MagicGate media compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your computer You can store mi...

Page 97: ...dia with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins Inserting Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media Insert Memory Stick media with the arrow faci...

Page 98: ...Click Sony MemoryStick The Sony MemoryStick window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Write protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is designed with a write protect tab to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting 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 ...

Page 99: ...ct Quick Format in the Format options box and then click Start Removing Memory Stick media If the media is removed prematurely a blue screen with an error message appears prompting you to continue or exit Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue This enables the media to finish reading or writing data To remove Memory Stick media 1 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory ...

Page 100: ...ia 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 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 How do...

Page 101: ...ia Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media Use the supplied storage case 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 place...

Page 102: ... 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 appears 3 Click the Languages tab 4 From the Language used in menus and dialogs shortcut menu select the desired language English francais Português español 5 Click Apply and click OK The ...

Page 103: ...n 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 Click Apply 6 Click O...

Page 104: ...ndow design 1 Click Start 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 for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 6 Click OK ...

Page 105: ...105 Connecting Mice and Keyboards Using External Mice and Keyboards ...

Page 106: ...estions Connecting a USB mouse or keyboard Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards The New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation process Some devices require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information If the mouse or keyboard does not work once you have connected it to your ...

Page 107: ...or more information If the mouse or keyboard does not work once you have connected it to your port replicator see Frequently asked questions for more information To connect a PS 2 mouse or keyboard 1 Connect the port replicator to the computer See Connecting a Port Replicator for more information 2 Locate the Mouse Keyboard PS 2 port on the port replicator Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard See th...

Page 108: ...hen 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 the mouse or keyboard Unplug the USB cable from the USB port on the computer Unplug the PS 2 cable from the Mouse Keyboard PS 2 port on the port replicator Connecting PS 2 Mouse or Keyboard Mouse Keyboard PS 2 port PS...

Page 109: ...to install or reinstall the mouse driver software Use the supplied Application Recovery CD s See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you still cannot use the pointer restart the computer You can restart the computer three different ways Press the Windows key and...

Page 110: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 110 ...

Page 111: ...111 Floppy Disk Drives and PC Cards Using Floppy Disk Drives Using PC Cards ...

Page 112: ...ndling floppy disks Disconnecting a floppy disk drive Carrying the floppy disk drive Frequently asked questions Connecting a floppy disk drive You can connect a floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Connecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To connect a floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to pre...

Page 113: ...store data To protect your floppy disks keep them away from magnets and direct sunlight or other heat sources To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label facing up 2 Push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive USB ports Floppy disk drive ...

Page 114: ...not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disk away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Inserting a Floppy Disk Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk To avoid losing data do not push the Eject button when the LED indicator is on Removing a Floppy Disk Floppy disk Floppy disk dri...

Page 115: ...ardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Click to 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 appropriate device is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 6 Unplug the floppy disk drive from the compute...

Page 116: ...n off 2 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 3 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 4 Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windows taskbar Turn Off Computer and then Restart Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk The floppy disk drive cannot write data to a disk if it is inserted into the driv...

Page 117: ... PC Card drives Frequently asked questions Inserting PC Cards Your computer may contain PC Card slot protectors Remove these protectors before you insert a PC Card into the slot See To remove slot protectors Some PC Cards may require you to disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices To open Sony Notebook Setup 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar...

Page 118: ...re icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove 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 Do not force a PC Card into the slot It 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 yo...

Page 119: ...ou need to remove both the top and bottom PC Card slot protectors Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives The PC Card drive enables you to read data stored on a DVD or CD Your computer may come with an external PC Card drive depending on the model you purchased If you wish to purchase an optional PC Card drive shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer To co...

Page 120: ... information See the guide that comes with your optical drive for more information on its installation and use Removing a PC Card Connecting a PC Card drive Remove the protective cover that is attached to the lens of the optical drive before you use the drive See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for information on how to open the optical drive to access the lens Arrow facing the slot PC Card ...

Page 121: ...e PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using See To open Sony Notebook Setup for more information Make sure any necessary driver software is installed Why doesn t my computer recog...

Page 122: ...ame with your PC Card for more information on its use Why does an exclamation mark appear on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box You may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer Make sure the necessary drivers are installed You may need to remove the driver software and reinstall it ...

Page 123: ...123 Connecting a Port Replicator Locating Ports and Connectors Using the Port Replicator ...

Page 124: ...icator contains several ports and connectors which enable you to connect additional peripherals to your computer Back 1 USB ports 6 DC In port 2 LINE IN jacks 7 Serial port 3 S Video Out jack 8 LINE OUT jacks and Composite Video Out jack 4 Network port Ethernet 10BASE T 100BASE TX port 9 VGA Monitor port 5 Mouse Keyboard PS 2 port 10 Printer port ...

Page 125: ...the computer to lose power and malfunction To connect the port replicator 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Plug the AC adapter connector into the DC IN port on the port replicator and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet You will know the power is on when the power indicator located on top of the port replicator turns on 3 Close the tilt stands be...

Page 126: ...ove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Click to 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 appropriate device is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 6 Pull the release levers on each side of ...

Page 127: ...Using the Port Replicator 127 7 Lift the computer away from the port replicator Releasing the Port Replicator Removing the Port Replicator Release levers ...

Page 128: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 128 ...

Page 129: ...129 Audio and Video Connections Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Using Speakers CD Players or Amplifiers Using Microphones ...

Page 130: ...ause the computer to malfunction To connect an i LINK digital video recorder 1 Turn on the DV device and the computer 2 Plug the i LINK cable into the i LINK DC IN OUT port on the DV device 3 Plug the other end of the i LINK cable into the i LINK port on your computer or port replicator The Found New Hardware window appears on the lower right corner of your screen i LINK is a trademark of Sony use...

Page 131: ...ernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect the i LINK DV recorder when the computer is off 1 Turn off the computer and the i LINK DV device 2 Unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK DC IN OUT port on the computer Connecting an i LINK Digital Video Camera Recorder See the guide that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use i LINK ...

Page 132: ... own driver software install these drivers before you use the camera To view images You can view the images captured by your digital 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 Se...

Page 133: ...he i LINK ports on the computer or camera Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder for more information i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LIN...

Page 134: ... can display the images on the computer screen LCD onto an external computer monitor The external monitor displays the operations you perform on your computer To connect a computer monitor 1 Make sure the computer monitor is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Turn off the computer 3 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port on the computer 4 Turn on the computer monitor if it is not already on and...

Page 135: ... port replicator not supplied To connect a TV to the computer 1 Plug the display into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable into the A V OUT jack on your computer 3 Plug the other end of the AV cable into the video in port on the display Connecting a Multimedia Display Computer monitor Power cord Display cable not supplied Monitor port VGA ...

Page 136: ...ask Manager dialog box 6 Disable the screen saver and the virus checker 7 Select a display Press the Fn F8 key combination to select either the computer screen LCD or an external display See Selecting a display mode for more information Connecting a TV See the guide that came with your peripheral device for more information on its installation and use A V OUT jack TV Audio video cable Power cord ...

Page 137: ...upplied into the Headphone jack on the computer and the corresponding jack on the TV Plug the audio video cable not supplied into the LINE OUT jacks and the Composite Video Out jack on the port replicator The Fn F8 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 restar...

Page 138: ... of the Windows Task Manager dialog box 5 Disable the screen saver and the virus checker Connecting a TV to the Port Replicator See the guide that came with your peripheral device for more information on its installation and use S Video jack TV S Video cable not supplied LINE OUT jacks and Composite Video Out jack Audio video cable not supplied A u d i o L A u d i o R V i d e o ...

Page 139: ...VGA port on the computer 4 Plug the other end of the display cable into the projector 5 Plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack on the computer 6 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the projector 7 Turn on the projector if it is not already on and then turn on the computer 8 Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer and the projector See Selecting a di...

Page 140: ...r monitor or TV you can switch the display mode between the computer screen LCD and the external display using shortcut keys or the Display Properties settings Connecting a Projector See the guide that came with your projector for more information on its installation and use VGA port Power cord Headphone jack Projector Display cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied ...

Page 141: ...etween the computer screen LCD a connected external display projector or computer monitor and both the LCD and external display Select one display at a time Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work Fn only F8 Toggles between the computer screen LCD only TV only and dual LCD TV display modes Select one display at a time to playback DVDs Connect the cable befor...

Page 142: ...e information click Help Mobility Radeon Properties window If you cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display change the monitor or TV setting by clicking the Primary icon on the display panel of your choice You may not be able to display the computer screen LCD and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using T...

Page 143: ...rojector You can disconnect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the display or 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 144: ...cting standard speakers Connecting active speakers or amplifiers Disconnecting active speakers or amplifiers Connecting CD MiniDisc or audio cassette players Disconnecting CD MiniDisc or audio cassette players Adjusting the volume Enabling the audio feature Frequently asked questions Connecting standard speakers To connect standard speakers to your computer 1 Turn down the volume of the speakers 2...

Page 145: ...computer To connect active speakers or amplifiers to the port replicator 1 Connect the port replicator to the computer See Connecting a Port Replicator for more information 2 Plug the audio cable into the LINE OUT jacks on the port replicator The LINE OUT jacks consist of one Audio L jack and one Audio R jack 3 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the speaker or the amplifier Connecting Stan...

Page 146: ... computer 1 Plug the audio cable into the A V OUT jack on the computer 2 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the speaker or the amplifier Connecting Active Speakers or Amplifiers to the Port Replicator Active speakers LINE OUT jacks or amplifiers Audio cable not supplied ...

Page 147: ...connect CD MiniDisc or audio cassette players to the port replicator To connect CD MiniDisc or audio cassette players 1 Connect the port replicator to the computer See Connecting a Port Replicator for more information 2 Plug the audio cable into the LINE IN jacks on the port replicator The LINE IN jacks consist of one Audio L jack and one Audio R jack 3 Plug the other end of the audio cable into t...

Page 148: ...lume for playing CDs and DVDs use the Volume icon on the Windows taskbar or the volume dial control Adjusting the volume for playing CDs or DVDs does not adjust the volume for recording CDs or DVDs Connecting CD MiniDisc Audio Cassette Player You can only adjust the recording volume in the Recording Control window See Using a microphone or other device to record for instructions on how to open thi...

Page 149: ...e 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 external microphone volume Telephony Adjust the modem or telephone volume PC Beep Adjust the beep sound when inserting or...

Page 150: ...speakers may not be designed for computer use If the speakers have a mute button set the button to off If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers You may need to install or reinstall speaker driver software Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the drivers See Using the Application Recovery ...

Page 151: ...akers or headphones You may experience noise distortion while listening to music with speakers or headphones if the CPU control is set to Automatic Profile Selection Use the preinstalled PowerPanel program to set the CPU control to Performance or Battery Life If you are using a memory intensive program set the CPU to Performance Follow these steps 1 Right click the CPU icon on the Windows taskbar ...

Page 152: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 152 6 Close the Profile Editor window ...

Page 153: ...phone or other device to record Frequently asked questions Connecting a microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack on the computer 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 A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this ja...

Page 154: ...he bottom of the Microphone column if it is not already turned on Close the Recording Control window 5 Click Start and select All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder The Sound Sound Recorder window appears To adjust the volume for recording sound You can only adjust the volume for recording in the Recording Control window 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Sounds ...

Page 155: ...uently asked questions Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer See Connecting a microphone for more information ...

Page 156: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 156 ...

Page 157: ...157 Preinstalled Programs Software Programs On Your Computer DVgate Program Notes Program Support Information ...

Page 158: ...s Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Systems Inc Using state of the art image editing tools you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing options enable you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore extensive creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Element...

Page 159: ...ideo content straight from a digital video DV device or stored video files and you can also edit the video if desired Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can easily give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You re only a few clicks away from your own DVDs Drag n Drop CD D...

Page 160: ... 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 Microsoft Office XP Small Business Edition On selected models Microsoft Corp Microsoft Office XP Small Business Edition helps you get work done more quickly by providing real time cont...

Page 161: ...r s entry points including beaming synchronization and Internet access to defend against potential threats hidden inside files e mail or on the Web Subscription required after initial evaluation period PicoPlayer Sony Electronics Inc PicoPlayer software is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder functions on a computer that does not have Giga Pocket Perso...

Page 162: ...ayer is the all in one digital media player that lets you find everything and play anything RealOne Player fuses a streaming media player jukebox browser and new content discovery services all in one application Play CDs MP3s and internet radio stations from anywhere in the world View video clips and movies with the same player Download music directly to your Sony MiniDisc Walkman or your Sony Mem...

Page 163: ...it Components Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Components is a software plug in for Adobe Premiere software that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder If your VAIO computer does not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled and you subsequently purchase this software install the VAIO Edit Component plug in to ensure compatibility with S...

Page 164: ...fic files that are located on the Application Recovery CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Your optical drive may not be reading the disc Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label facing up Which program do I use for CD R CD RW functions Use the preinstalled Sony SonicStage program and Windows software to create CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purc...

Page 165: ...y the resolution may not be set correctly To check the resolution 1 From the DVgate Motion Monitor window click Setup 2 From the shortcut menu point to Settings and then select Low Resolution The settings you change in this menu affect the images in the monitor window only Movie data imported to your hard drive and images recorded to DV devices will not be affected Saving to your hard disk drive I...

Page 166: ...u on the Windows taskbar point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragmenter dialog box appears 3 Select the drive you want to defragment from the list and click Defragment See the Microsoft Windows operating system Help guide for more information on defragmenting ...

Page 167: ...w adobe com e mail techdocs adobe com telephone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 hours M F 6 A M 5 P M Pacific time Web site http www aol com telephone 800 827 6364 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http help att net Web site http www easy co jp dde sony tosupportne html Web site http support earthlink net e mail support earthlink net telephone 800 890 5128 or 800 890 6356...

Page 168: ...ed Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge hours M F 5 A M 5 P M Pacific time Web site http www apple com telephone 800 275 2273 hours M F 6 A M 6 P M Pacific time Web site http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call html online email form Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free...

Page 169: ...oo Inc Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www ita sel sony com support Web site http www intervideo com telephone 510 651 0888 Web site http help yahoo com ...

Page 170: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 170 ...

Page 171: ...171 Memory Upgrades Upgrading Your Computer s Memory ...

Page 172: ... required for using and modifying electronic equipment Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you install or remove a memory module Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD work...

Page 173: ... the module package until you are ready to install it The package protects the module from Electrostatic discharge ESD To remove a memory module 1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices 2 Disconnect the power cord all cables and remove the battery if it is installed See To remove the battery 3 Wait for the computer to cool down 4 Use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the sc...

Page 174: ...ectricity 6 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs see arrows No 1 and pulling out the module in the direction of arrow No 2 See To install a memory module for more information To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screws Removing a Memory Module Screwdriver Screw 1 1 2 ...

Page 175: ... sliding it into the open slot at a 45 degree angle 3 Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated and close the computer cover 4 Replace the fastening screws on the bottom of the computer 5 Make sure the system memory matches the amount of installed memory See Confirming added memory capacity for more information Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other component...

Page 176: ...t on the Windows taskbar point 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 t...

Page 177: ...Upgrading Your Computer s Memory 177 ...

Page 178: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 178 ...

Page 179: ...179 Using the Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs ...

Page 180: ... programs installed since you started using your computer will be lost Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Using the Application Recovery CD s Using the System Recovery CD s Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s utility enables you to reinstall individual software programs device drive...

Page 181: ...s desktop 2 Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical drive 3 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and right click My Computer 4 Click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 5 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager 6 Right click the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation and click Update Driver from the shortcut menu 7 In the H...

Page 182: ...r computer by clicking Start and then Turn off computer 17 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport or contact Sony Customer Support at 1 888 4 SONY PC Using the System Recovery CD s The System Recovery CD s enables you to format your hard disk and restore all original software programs Your comp...

Page 183: ...rive only Change Partition Size All partitions custom installations and changes are removed from the hard drive You can set the partition sizes for both Drive C and Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and software programs are restored Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard drive All original factory settings the operating system and ...

Page 184: ...ure Exit Save Changes is selected and then press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 7 Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter The computer restarts from the Recovery CD After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting the Windows operating system Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatic...

Page 185: ...com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Batteries Troubleshooting the Printer Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Networks Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives Troubleshooting PC Cards Troubleshooting Audio Video Connections Troubleshooting the Computer Screen LCD Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Trouble...

Page 186: ... controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Remove the AC adapter and battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery and turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cor...

Page 187: ...e make sure there is no disk in the floppy disk drive non bootable If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Windows operating system starts properly If Windows still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive 2 Turn...

Page 188: ...n loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off If your computer does not turn off press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears and you can turn off the computer from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button to turn off the computer Unplug the computer f...

Page 189: ...hy is the sound of my computer s fan so loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help for more information To reduce fan noise 1 Right click the CPU icon on the taskbar and select Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor window appears 2 Double click System to open the file if it isn t alrea...

Page 190: ...tery for a long time Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power For some software programs and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Standby or Hibernate When should I replace the batt...

Page 191: ...ction 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and click Printers and Faxes 3 Right click the printer icon that is not functioning and select Properties to open the Properties window 4 Click OK Change the default printer port setting although this setting is generally correct for most printers 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenanc...

Page 192: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 192 3 In the left panel make sure the Printer Port check box is selected and click Setting 4 In the Printer port mode box click the ECP option 5 Click OK ...

Page 193: ...f you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you still cannot use the pointer restart the computer 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...

Page 194: ...ch pad Try restarting your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press U The Turn off computer window appears 3 Press R to restart the computer If the computer does not restart 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the c...

Page 195: ...the Application Recovery CD s for more information Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Inter...

Page 196: ... dialog box appears 3 Select the Wireless Networks tab and make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks box If it is not displayed see To connect to an existing wireless network for more information Make sure the encryption key is correct Why can t I access the Internet Make sure the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted into the PC Card slot For more information see Inser...

Page 197: ...ansfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate How do I avoid data transfer interruptions Data transfer interruptions may occur with large files or use of microwaves and cordless telephones when connected to an access point Move the computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel and then Network and Internet Connections Th...

Page 198: ... a few moments restart both computers If the computers do not recognize the i LINK connection after resuming from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate restart both computers For more information see Connecting Another VAIO Computer i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applic...

Page 199: ... TV because the display resolution is not properly set To adjust the display resolution see Selecting a display mode 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 Why does my computer stop responding when I try to read a disc The disc your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged...

Page 200: ...enance and System Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Make sure the correct driver software is properly installed Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is in...

Page 201: ...everal times Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press the Windows key and press D twice How do I adjust the image on the TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the guide that came with your display for more information How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen The video may not appear o...

Page 202: ...ting a display mode for more information Is the CD RW reading speed slower than the CD ROM or CD R reading speed Generally the CD RW reading speed is slower than the CD ROM and the CD R reading speeds although reading speeds vary depending on the format you are using The Fn F8 key combination will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Switching the display while a DVD is playing m...

Page 203: ...from the disk and wait for the LED indicator to turn off 2 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 3 Reconnect the floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Insert the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 4 Restart the computer 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Restart Why is the drive unable to write da...

Page 204: ...wer 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 Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting 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...

Page 205: ...he drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information If you are using battery power make sure the battery s is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery for more information Why can t I hear sound from my speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If you are using a pro...

Page 206: ...r headphones You may experience noise distortion while listening to music with speakers or headphones if the CPU control is set to Automatic Profile Selection Use the preinstalled PowerPanel program to set the CPU control to Performance or Battery Life If you are using a memory intensive program set the CPU to Performance Follow these steps 1 Right click the CPU icon on the Windows taskbar and cli...

Page 207: ...07 6 Close the Profile Editor window Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer See Connecting a microphone for more information ...

Page 208: ...may need to refresh the computer screen Press the Windows key and press D twice How do I adjust the image on the TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the guide that came with your display for more information How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen The video may not appear on the entire TV screen if your computer resolution is set to 1024 x 768 ...

Page 209: ...Troubleshooting the Computer Screen LCD 209 How do I switch the computer screen LCD from LCD to TV See Selecting a display mode for instructions on how to switch the display mode to LCD and TV ...

Page 210: ...s limited to private use only Using recorded music for any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources 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 ...

Page 211: ...et wet How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media Use the supplied storage case 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 212: ... starting the program again Your optical drive may not be reading the disc Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up Which program do I use for CD R CD RW functions Use the preinstalled Sony SonicStage software and Windows software to create CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all of the necessary components for CD R and CD...

Page 213: ...stem 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 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of ...

Page 214: ...VAIO Computer Quick Start 214 ...

Page 215: ...dio video AV connecting i LINK 130 B bass boost 83 battery power saving modes 24 battery pack inserting second pack 17 notes 23 battery packs charge status icons 21 charging 21 indicator lights 81 removing 16 18 brightness adjusting 13 82 brightness control 13 buttons Eject 56 57 C cameras digital video recorder 132 Caps Lock indicator light 82 charging battery packs 21 coin operated telephones 33...

Page 216: ... 132 Ethernet 40 floppy disk drive 112 hard drives 117 i LINK device 130 Internet 32 microphone 153 multiple phone lines 33 network 117 party phone lines 33 PBX 33 port replicator 123 printer 72 projector 139 PS 2 keyboard 107 PS 2 mouse 107 speakers 144 telephone line 32 controls brightness 13 correction keys 79 D dial up connection 32 digital video camera 132 display mode 140 display modes switc...

Page 217: ...external devices projectors 139 speakers 144 external display connecting 139 F floppy disk drive carrying 115 connecting 112 disconnecting 115 126 floppy disks handling 114 troubleshooting 116 203 Fn key 80 combination commands 82 function keys 79 H handling floppy disks 114 hard drives indicator light 81 installing additional 117 Hibernate mode 24 83 I i LINK 132 connecting 130 notes 132 ...

Page 218: ... LAN 82 installing hard drives 117 Internet connecting 32 J jacks modem 32 Jog Dial Control 89 Jog Dial Navigator 89 Indicate window 90 Launcher window 92 settings 94 K key locations 78 keyboard key combinations 80 82 key locations 78 PS 2 107 using 78 L LCD troubleshooting 69 201 208 M MagicGate 96 Maximum Battery Life power setting 25 Maximum Performance power setting 25 memory ...

Page 219: ...ubleshooting 210 types 96 using 96 write protecting 98 microphone connecting 153 troubleshooting 155 207 modem troubleshooting 37 195 modem jack 32 monitor switching modes 83 mouse PS 2 107 troubleshooting 109 193 multiple phone lines 33 N navigation keys 79 network connecting 117 Num Lock indicator light 81 numeric keypad 79 O online support 213 operator keys 79 optical disc drive ...

Page 220: ... power 81 power button 13 Power Management Off power setting 25 power saving modes 24 Hibernate 24 83 Standby 24 power setting AC Profile 25 Maximum Battery Life 25 Maximum Performance 25 Power Management Off 25 power source 12 battery packs 15 Print Screen key 79 printer connecting 72 port 72 troubleshooting 191 USB connector 72 projector connecting 139 PS 2 mouse or keyboard 107 R Recovery CDs 1...

Page 221: ...24 software changing window design 104 DVgate 165 support information 167 Software list 157 Sony Service Center 169 speakers built in 82 connecting 144 off and on 82 volume 82 Standby mode 24 support software 167 System Recovery CD 182 T telephone connecting line 32 jack 32 touchpad disable 86 enable 86 troubleshooting 193 using 85 troubleshooting 186 Memory Stick media 210 ...

Page 222: ...printer 191 TV or a video deck 138 U USB printer 72 using PC Card 117 V video camera 132 volume speakers 82 W window design of Sony software 140 Windows Find window 80 help 80 Windows key 80 combinations and functions 80 Wireless LAN indicator light 82 ...

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