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Troubleshooting

This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter
when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions, so try
these suggestions before you contact Sony Computing Support
(http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Consult the following sections:

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Troubleshooting Your Notebook

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Troubleshooting the Docking Station

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Troubleshooting the LCD Screen

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Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad

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Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices

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Troubleshooting the Software

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Troubleshooting i.LINK Devices

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Troubleshooting the Modem

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Troubleshooting Audio

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Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions

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Troubleshooting the Printer

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Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-R505DFK

Page 1: ...Using the center Jog Dial control 22 Launcher mode 23 Using Guide Mode 24 Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony software 24 Using the center Jog Dial control with other software 25 Using a PC Card 26 Notes on using PC Cards 28 Using Memory Stick Media 30 Types of Memory Stick media 30 Inserting Memory Stick media 31 Viewing the contents of a Memory Stick media 31 Removing Memory Stick media ...

Page 2: ... an Access Point peer to peer 42 Turning Off Wireless LAN 43 Notes on using Wireless LAN 43 Connecting Peripheral Devices 45 Connecting the Docking Station 46 Connecting the notebook to the docking station 49 Disconnecting the notebook from the docking station 51 Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is on 52 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 55 Using an Optical Disc Drive 57 Playing a DVD...

Page 3: ... Personal Digital Assistant 81 Wireless LAN Access Point 81 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 83 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 84 Sony Notebook Setup tabs 85 Controlling Power Management 86 Viewing the Power Management status icons 86 Power Management profiles 87 Power Management commands 90 Conserving battery power 90 Displaying Battery Information 91 Battery icon descriptions 91 Display...

Page 4: ...12 Using Your Recovery CDs 113 Using the Application Recovery CD s 113 Using the Driver Recovery CD s 114 Using the System Recovery CD s 114 Recovering Microsoft Word 117 VAIO AV Applications 119 Overview of Preinstalled Software 119 DigitalPrint Software 123 Using PhotoCapture 123 Using PhotoCollection 126 Using PhotoDecor 128 Using PhotoAlbum 129 Using LabelMaker 131 DVgate Software 133 Connecti...

Page 5: ...ording from a CD 159 Transferring songs Check In Check Out 160 Additional features 162 SonicStage Premium Software 165 Overview of SonicStage Premium Software 165 To Use SonicStage Premium Software 168 To Use Playback and Recording Features 173 To Use the Visualizer Equalizer and Sound Effects 179 To Use the FM Tuner 181 To Use the Timer Functions 183 Additional Information 185 VisualFlow Software...

Page 6: ... drive in the docking station when the docking station is connected to the notebook 196 I cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station when the docking station is connected to the notebook and the notebook is connected to another computer via an i LINK connection 196 An error message appears while disconnecting the docking station even after following the correct procedure for dis conne...

Page 7: ...ms to be disconnected or turned off appears 202 My PC Card does not work 202 Troubleshooting the Software 203 My software program stops responding or crashes 203 When I click an application icon the message You must in sert the application CD into your optical drive appears and the software does not start 203 The application cannot find a file while a PC Card is insert ed 203 What software do I us...

Page 8: ...ess LAN Access Point 208 I cannot access the Internet 209 The data transfer speed is slow 209 The communication speed is interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred 210 Data transfers are interrupted 210 The Peer to Peer connection is different from the one I se lected 210 The computer connects automatically to a Wireless LAN Access Point 210 Troubleshooting the Printer 211 I cannot ...

Page 9: ...nformation on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your computer ...

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Page 11: ...wing aspects of your new computer Using the Keyboard Using the Touchpad VAIO Action Setup Using the Center Jog Dial Control Using a PC Card Using Memory Stick Media Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Phone Line Connecting to a LAN Connecting to a Wireless LAN ...

Page 12: ...ch as addition and subtraction Note You must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator will be on Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate it Navigation keys The Left Right Up Down arrows are devoted to move the cursor on the screen and also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys respectively Correction keys The Insert Backspace and ...

Page 13: ... Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is th...

Page 14: ...book is in Hibernate mode or is powered off Battery Indicates the status of the battery which is attached at the rear of the notebook Memory Stick Indicates the Memory Stick slot is in use Docking Station Indicates the docking station is in use Light On Off Hard disk Data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the notebook when this indicator light is...

Page 15: ...ifferently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application It has no effect in many applications Information moves across the display normally Combination Function F1 Displays Windows Help Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar E Displays Windows Explorer F Displays the Search window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu Ctrl F ...

Page 16: ... 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 System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Combination Function ...

Page 17: ...he lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to the original state use the power switch to turn on power Fn Esc Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key...

Page 18: ...Change text in this variable definition to document title 18 You can also carry out these functions using the center Jog Dial control Some functions are not available until Windows launches ...

Page 19: ... touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your fi...

Page 20: ...this variable definition to document title 20 To open the Mouse Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar point to Settings and then Control Panel 2 Select Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box opens ...

Page 21: ...your notebook s center Jog Dial control and Timer An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup right click the Jog Dial Utility icon or in the taskbar and click Help Topics ...

Page 22: ...rol In addition when you press the center Jog Dial control you can turn on your notebook automatically and start the selected application or document The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode Using the center Jog Dial control This section explains how to use the center Jog Dial control For information on how to change the setti...

Page 23: ...t is displayed between orange bars you can press the center Jog Dial control to view a submenu of that item Using Launcher mode To use the center Jog Dial control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial utility icon in the task tray Alternatively you can press the Ctrl key and the center Jog Dial control while the Jog Dial window is active to switch to launcher mode To select a desired i...

Page 24: ... is in use and the software window is active Depending on the software you are using you can select items from the displayed list using the center Jog Dial control You can switch between guide mode and launcher mode by pressing the Ctrl key and the center Jog Dial control The Jog Dial control window displays the function of the center Jog Dial control Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony so...

Page 25: ...se the center Jog Dial control to scroll the window or adjust the window size Using a dialog box When a window such as Screen Properties is active the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window You can select an item in the window by rotating the center Jog Dial control Pressing the center Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter or Select Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box ...

Page 26: ...o lets you connect to a network using a PC Network Interface Card NIC The PC Card slot accommodates one Type I or II PC Card This slot is compatible with CardBus You do not need to turn off your notebook before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up Inserting a PC Card PC Card Insert with ...

Page 27: ...ost 2 Double click the green arrow icon in the taskbar 3 Select an option in the Hardware devices box and click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window opens 4 Click OK to confirm your selection and then Close 5 Press the PC Card Release button The Release button pops out Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are...

Page 28: ...he PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen for more information Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an exclamation mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it Removing PC Card Do not choose a USB disk ...

Page 29: ... to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this notebook If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are orienting the card correctly See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information on its use ...

Page 30: ...es encoded 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 notebook You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media For example you can copy an image on to MG Memory Stick media that already contains music What is MagicGat...

Page 31: ...tick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator light on the right of the notebook briefly flashes Viewing the contents of a Memory Stick media To view the contents of a Memory Stick media 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop The My Computer window opens 2 Click Removable Disk A new window opens displaying the Memory Stick media contents Inserting the med...

Page 32: ...ects pull it out Write protecting a Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is designed with a write protect tab to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely from the slot Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write...

Page 33: ...dia is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Before using Memory Stick media back up important data Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the 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 the Enter key to c...

Page 34: ...re you format Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Do not use the media in locations that are subject to 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 modif...

Page 35: ...e of your notebook when it is in use The power indicator displays green when your notebook is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk drive Standby mode In Standby mode the notebook saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Press the ...

Page 36: ...rmal mode Notes on power saving modes When returning from Hibernate mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the notebook starts normally if you press the power button and hold it for more than 4 seconds Standby uses more power than Hibernate Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator turns off Pressing ...

Page 37: ...to the wall jack In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect the notebook to a phone line Do not plug the phone cable into the Ethernet port located to the left of the phone jack as this may damage your notebook Plugging Phone Cable into Phone Jack Your notebook does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coi...

Page 38: ...nnect to a network 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to Settings 2 Select Network and Dial up Connections Connecting to LAN Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction ...

Page 39: ...Connecting to a LAN 39 3 Click the Make New Connection icon The Network Connection Wizard appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 40: ...ight to ON The Wireless LAN indicator to the left of the switch lights up The Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point which is also called the access point is designed for building a Wireless LAN environment If you purchase an access point you can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the access point into an AC power outlet and using the provided software with compat...

Page 41: ...ecific range To communicate with an Access Point 1 Open the notebook and move the Wireless LAN switch on the right to ON The Wireless LAN indicator to the left of the switch lights up 2 Click Start and point to Settings 3 Point to Control Panel and select Wireless Network The Add Edit Configuration Profile window opens 4 Click Add The Edit Configuration window opens 5 Type a profile name and make ...

Page 42: ...er network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up a peer to peer network easily at home To communicate without an Access Point 1 Open the notebook and move the Wireless LAN switch on the right to ON The Wireless LAN indicato...

Page 43: ... OFF position The Wireless LAN indicator to the left of the switch shuts off Notes on using Wireless LAN Sony Wireless LAN devices support the IEEE 802 11b standard Devices connecting to a Wireless LAN using the IEEE 802 11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE 802 11b standard Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party Wireless LAN Acce...

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Page 45: ...cking Station Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using an Optical Disc Drive Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an External Display Connecting a USB Device Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities ...

Page 46: ...ing the Docking Station Your notebook may come with a PCGA DSD5 or PCGA DSM5 docking station depending on the model you purchased Optional docking stations are also available Both Sony docking stations provide you with the following A floppy disk drive An optical drive ...

Page 47: ... connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All 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 connection Before con necting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW ...

Page 48: ...ng on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All 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 connection Before con necting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm t...

Page 49: ...oss or a computer malfunction Note the following before connecting your notebook to the docking station Disconnect the VGA USB AC and Ethernet devices from your notebook Leaving these devices connected while you connect the docking station could damage them Ensure that the battery is installed If you install a charged battery you can connect the docking station while the notebook is on 1 Docking s...

Page 50: ... the front side facing you insert the two holes on the front of the notebook into the two corresponding latches protruding from the front side of the docking station 3 Firmly press down the two rear corners of the notebook until it clicks into place and is securely fastened to the docking station Latching the Notebook to the Docking Station Be careful not to press the top of the notebook too stron...

Page 51: ...on in any of these three states you may lose data or the notebook may malfunction Follow one of the procedures below to disconnect the docking station when the notebook is off or on Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is off 1 Disconnect all peripheral devices i e i LINK devices from the notebook and the docking station 2 Remove all objects placed on top of the notebook Securing th...

Page 52: ... slightly back to disengage it from the two front latches of the docking station Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is on You can use the Start menu in the Windows taskbar or the UNDOCK switch on the docking station to disconnect your notebook from the docking station while the notebook is on Releasing the Notebook from the Docking Station Removing the Notebook from the Docking St...

Page 53: ...r 2 Select Eject PC and wait for a message to appear telling you it is safe to undock the notebook 3 Release and remove your notebook See Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is off for instructions Wait for the docking indicator to switch off before undocking the notebook Docking Indicator Docking Indicator ...

Page 54: ...CK switch 1 Slide the UNDOCK switch on the right toward the front of your notebook 2 Wait for a message to appear telling you it is safe to undock your notebook 3 Release and remove your notebook as described in the Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is off section UNDOCK switch UNDOCK Switch ...

Page 55: ...cking station drive you may connect an optional external PCGA UFD5 floppy disk drive to one of the two USB ports identified by the symbol on your notebook To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Do not use an optional PCGA UFD5 floppy disk drive while your notebook is connected to the docki...

Page 56: ...Press the Eject button Notes on handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Removing Floppy Disk Do not push the Eject button when the LED indicator is turned on otherwise you may lose data Eject Button ...

Page 57: ...al drive such as PCGA CD51 A to the PCMCIA PC Card slot To insert a disc When the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc because the disc tray will not open See Controlling Power Management for more information 1 Press the Eject button to open the optical drive The disc tray slides out 2 Place the disc on the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs that can be played...

Page 58: ...ot remove a disc because the disc tray will not open See Controlling Power Management for more information 1 After you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off 2 Press the Eject button to remove the disc 3 If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the notebook and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole If the dis...

Page 59: ...er connect the notebook to AC power when using the docking station to play a DVD Some DVD videos may allow limited operations or functions or present sound noise or dropped frames Before you use the optical disc drive to play a DVD close any open applications Automatic Profile Selection sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the drive See Controlling Power Managem...

Page 60: ...with 8x speed Notes on CD and DVD discs Do not drop or bend the disc Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause reading errors Do not use the Eject PC option in Windows or press the UNDOCK switch on the docking station while writing data to a CD R or CD RW Doing so may severely damage your notebook Do not put your notebook into power saving mode w...

Page 61: ...nter out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may damage to the disc ...

Page 62: ...L shaped plug of the VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable into the matching jack on the rear of the i LINK 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 oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer...

Page 63: ...NK drive s power indicator lights up and the computer will automatically detect and identify the connected drive 4 Click My Computer on the desktop to verify that an icon for the i LINK optical disc drive has been added in the window Connecting i LINK optical disc drive The Sony i LINK optical disc drive is compatible only with certain Sony VAIO PCG series computers preinstalled with Microsoft Win...

Page 64: ...Application Recovery Driver Recovery and System Recovery CDs with an i LINK optical disc drive See Application Driver and System Recovery CDs for more information Do not use an optional i LINK optical disc drive and an optional optical disc drive with PC Card at the same time Connecting both drives may cause a system malfunction ...

Page 65: ...le may or may not be supplied by printer company into the Printer port 3 Make sure the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software is properly set See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information 4 See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on its installation and use Turn off the notebook before connecting peripherals In normal use you should turn on ...

Page 66: ...o USB ports 3 Make sure the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software is properly set See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information 4 See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on its installation and use To use a printer first install the driver software that came with your printer Connecting a USB Printer If your printer stops functioning after ...

Page 67: ...let 2 Open the monitor port panel on the right side of the notebook 3 Plug the display cable VGA connector into the monitor port 4 Restart your notebook 5 Press the key combination Fn F7 to change the display to monitor 6 See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on its installation and use The docking station is supplied with selected models only Connecting Monitor ...

Page 68: ...or 7 See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on its installation and use To connect a projector such as a Sony LCD Projector to your notebook 1 Make sure the projector is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Open the monitor port panel on the right side of the notebook 3 Plug the RGB signal cable into the monitor port and make sure it is connected to the projector You canno...

Page 69: ...rojector such as a Sony LCD Projector to your docking station 1 Make sure the projector is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Open the rear panel of the docking station and locate the monitor port 3 Plug the RGB signal cable into the monitor port and make sure it is connected to the projector 4 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone jack on the right side of the notebook and make sure it is connec...

Page 70: ... When you connect an external display to the Monitor port press the key combination Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices See Selecting the Display Mode for more information Connecting Projector to the Docking Station You cannot use the Monitor port on your notebook when the docking station is connected to the notebook Projector Powe...

Page 71: ... microphone to your notebook To connect a USB device to your notebook 1 Locate a USB port identified by the symbol on the notebook There are two USB ports on the notebook one on the right side and one on the left side 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into a port and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB Device to the Notebook USB mouse To USB To USB ...

Page 72: ...g one end of the USB cable into a port and the other end into the USB device You can use an optional Sony USB mouse such as a PCGA UMS1 series with this notebook Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the notebook you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB port to use it One USB port supports one USB device Connecting USB Device to the Docking Station See the manual that came with ...

Page 73: ...o the Memory Stick media and insert the media into the Memory Stick media slot on your notebook See Using Memory Stick Media for more information on using Memory Stick media 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 oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All pro...

Page 74: ...ion on installation and use The i LINK port does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK port you cannot use the device with your notebook The VAIO notebook supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software appl...

Page 75: ...o the i LINK port on the port replicator you should not connect any other devices to the i LINK port on the notebook i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other You can purchase these ...

Page 76: ...s http www sony com pcsupport 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 oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for...

Page 77: ...tation 3 Using a thin pen tip set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the side marked 4 Connect the docking station to your notebook as described in the Connecting the notebook to the docking station section 5 Turn on the notebook and use the i LINK cable to connect your notebook to another computer 6 After you have finished the smart connect session tasks proceed as ...

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Page 79: ... 1 Verify that your speakers are designed for computer use 2 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on To connect your external speakers 1 Locate the green Headphone jack on the right side of your notebook 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack Do not place floppy disks on the speakers The magnetic field of the speakers may damage the data on the floppy disks Connectin...

Page 80: ...phone for more information on its installation and use To connect an external microphone 1 Locate the red Microphone jack on the right side of your notebook 2 Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack Verify that your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone Connecting Microphone to Microphone Jack Microphone To optional ...

Page 81: ...r contact names addresses phone numbers and other details in the address book and find them when you need them Add tasks to the To Do List prioritize them and assign them due dates Synchronize your data with the software on your notebook to back up your data Track expenses when you are out of the office then transfer the data to your notebook Exchange data with your notebook Wireless LAN Access Po...

Page 82: ... connect your Access Point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers For information on wireless LAN go to http www sonystyle com wirelesslan ...

Page 83: ... Notebook The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook s default settings Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode ...

Page 84: ... Setup screen 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to Settings then Control Panel 2 Select Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup tabs for more information 4 After you finish making your changes click OK Sony Notebook Setup Screen ...

Page 85: ...r drives inserted into your notebook Touchpad When you connect an optional mouse to the Serial port of your notebook you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Power On Password Set the password to secure your notebook Enable Ports Enable or disable ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial setting...

Page 86: ...rmation about the active profile The CPU status icon indicates the performance level of the CPU Double clicking the CPU status icon also displays the PowerPanel battery information To activate your Power Management toolbar 1 Right click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Power Management The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskb...

Page 87: ...hich you want to change the settings 5 Select an option from the drop down list 6 Click the File menu then click Save 7 Click the File menu then click Exit Power Management profiles The PowerPanel utility provides several predefined power management profiles Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum ...

Page 88: ...ment Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes You can not change the settings of this profile AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Presentation Keeps the d...

Page 89: ... your system Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout The Internal modem remains powered You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power management for your system Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to a profile...

Page 90: ...wer See Power Management profiles for more information Icon Description Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button on your notebook Hibernate Provides for the lowes...

Page 91: ...en 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar You can also view the total capacity remaining in the battery by placing the pointer over the battery status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining battery capacity Time indicator Displays ...

Page 92: ...uble click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window The screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Fully charged Discharging No battery Battery Information Window Battery Icon Battery Status ...

Page 93: ...customize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information ...

Page 94: ...ernal display If the display mode does not switch do the following 1 Click Start and then point to Settings 2 Point to Control Panel and select the Display icon The Display Properties window opens 3 Click the Settings tab and then Advanced 4 Click the Monitor tab In the Monitor Type box use the drop down arrow to select the external monitor option To change the window design of Sony software 1 Cli...

Page 95: ...Mode 95 4 Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only ...

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Page 97: ...ebook will vary depending on the model you purchased Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades use only unbuffered PC133 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMM gold lead contacts This section describes how to replace memory modules in your computer Precautions and Procedures Installing a Memory Module Removing a Memory Module Viewing Memory ...

Page 98: ...If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ...

Page 99: ...al expansion memory configuration Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB 128 128 0 192 128 64 256 128 128 384 The 384 MB memory configuration may require the removal and replacement of original factory installed memory module 128 256 ...

Page 100: ...lock lever and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over on the touchpad space Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 6 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your notebook to discharge any static electricity 7 Slide the memory module out o...

Page 101: ... your printer 2 Unplug the notebook and remove the battery packs 3 After the notebook has cooled loosed and remove the two screws with the mark located on the bottom of your notebook Use an appropriate screwdriver 4 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Screws on Bottom of Notebook ...

Page 102: ...ng the keyboard 6 You must remove the existing memory module before you can install a new module See Removing a Memory Module for instructions 7 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your notebook to discharge any static electricity 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 9 Slide the memory module into the empty slot Lifting the Keyboard Turning the Keyboard Cab...

Page 103: ...place until it clicks 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your notebook Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 12 Close the notebook cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer Installing the Memory Module ...

Page 104: ...lect Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup window appears 4 Make sure the About This Computer tab is open Memory information is listed in the System Information box The amount of memory displayed in the Sony Notebook Setup screen is not always correct The video adapter uses some system memory and that amount of memory does not appear as part of the total memory shown in the Sony Notebook Set...

Page 105: ...VAIO notebook is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section offers the following information Overview of the Software on Your Notebook Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs ...

Page 106: ...ability and create digital images for print e mail and posting to the Web The versatile image capturing options allow you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements software Adobe Premiere LE On selected models Adobe Systems Inc Adobe Premiere LE software offers interface and editing...

Page 107: ...and Easy Systems Japan Ltd Drag n Drop CD software is designed to be the most simple software to make your own CD Users can create their own best AudioCD or data CD that can be read in many PCs With Drag n Drop CD software you can also create your own backup CD from the original CD that you own DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK port and capture your ...

Page 108: ...inal MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc PC Cillin software provides portable easy to use real time antivirus security at your computer s entry point beaming synchron...

Page 109: ...as QuickTime movies using QuickTime Player or any other application such as a Web browser or word processor that supports QuickTime software RealJukebox RealNetworks Inc RealJukebox software is a popular digital music system that gives you the ability to easily acquire play and manage digital music files You can locate and download your favorite music from the Internet and organize your own person...

Page 110: ...at supports Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor OpenMG Jukebox Continuing to take advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio sto...

Page 111: ...ers to frequently asked questions VisualFlow Sony Electronics Inc VisualFlow software is a state of the art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media It displays any still picture movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file but also enables playback of files by...

Page 112: ...enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings so user data and applications installed since you started using your...

Page 113: ...ing the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support To use the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your notebook If your notebook is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the appli...

Page 114: ...he contents of the Driver Recovery CD 4 Select the appropriate driver Using the System Recovery CD s The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores all original software applications Your computer is returned to the original factory settings You can use the System Recovery CD s to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they beco...

Page 115: ...set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive All original factory settings operating system and preinstalled software is restored To use the System Recovery CD s Your system may take a few minutes to load ne...

Page 116: ...er key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Make sure Yes is selected then press the Enter key The notebook 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 Windows Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system Updati...

Page 117: ...ties menu appears 2 Select Disable Adaptec Create CD A dialog box appears prompting you to confirm the setting 3 Click Yes Recovering Microsoft Word If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD Microsoft Word will not be recovered Use the supplied Word CD ROM to recover this application ...

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Page 119: ...rinter DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK port and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats Your computer may not be...

Page 120: ...nal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony digital still camera or a Sony Mavica camera The images appear in a convenient light ta...

Page 121: ...MD FM Tuner and DVD RW devices in your VAIO MX Desktop PC Recording from external analog and digital audio devices such as CD players and MiniDisc players is also supported SonicStage Premium includes several standard jukebox features including a music visualizer audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback VisualFlow Sony Electronics Inc VisualFlow softwar...

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Page 123: ...riends and family Using PhotoCapture Capture and import your digital pictures from your digital camera or camcorder into your computer You can select your favorite pictures and place them in handy folders for future use 1 Click Import to open the PhotoCapture window Your connected digital camera camcorder or Memory Stick media is indicated in the window DigitalPrint main window Properly connect yo...

Page 124: ...tle 124 2 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to an existing folder Click OK PhotoCapture window Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box ...

Page 125: ...ew window 4 Select the desired pictures and click Get Pictures The PhotoCapture picture editor window appears 5 Click View to see an enlarged version of a selected picture You can use Rotate to change the position of a selected picture Click Delete to eliminate any unwanted pictures Capture Pictures from Video window ...

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Page 127: ... thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to print 3 Click Photo Print at the top of the window Select the number of prints you want to make using the scroll arrows Click OK 4 Select the paper based on the picture positioning desired A layout preview is displayed on the left side of the window 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop down lists to select the printer and to set margins ...

Page 128: ...all pages or click Print the selected page only to print a specific page of photos Using PhotoDecor You can decorate your favorite photos with clip art stamps or your own drawing talent Add remove and change your designs to create your own unique photo art Printer and Paper selection window ...

Page 129: ... side of the window by clicking on the desired decoration icon and then dragging the decoration onto your photo 4 Click Print when your photo is ready to be printed You can save your decorated pictures before printing Name the new picture and click Save Using PhotoAlbum Capture your special photos in an organized photo album You can share your custom made photo albums with friends and family Photo...

Page 130: ...ow appears 4 Select a design template for your album Use the scroll bar to see all available designs When you have selected the design the Select Layout window appears 5 Select a page layout for your album A preview of your selected design and page layout is displayed Scroll through the album using the book icons at the bottom of the window PhotoAlbum New Album window If you wish to work on a prev...

Page 131: ...t again Using LabelMaker Use LabelMaker to design original labels to personalize your media such as Memory Stick media CDs or video cassettes 1 Click Label to open the Label New Label window 2 Click an icon to select a media type A new window opens 3 Click the paper layout icon The Select Design window appears For information on stitching your album click Stitch Album See the online Help file for ...

Page 132: ... Click Print to complete the label making process Use the configuration buttons and drop down lists to select the printer and to set margins A new window appears enabling you to list the contents of your audio or video media You can create a song or video list depending on the type of media label being created Design Edit window See the online Help for detailed information on using DigitalPrint so...

Page 133: ...e Perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use DVgate software does not support hard disk compression Do not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate software Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DVgate software Disable your screen saver program to avoid interruption during your capture sessions Th...

Page 134: ...ou cannot use multiple audio modes on the same tape If you have AVI files that use different audio modes the files cannot be recorded at the same time but must be recorded separately The DVgate software does not support AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression To maximize recording capabilities video and audio data are not available while you ...

Page 135: ...m editing In a few simple steps video files can be made from still images with added special effects and music You can save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers MovieShaker main window Import clip tray Working panel Effect tray Story Board tray Shake tab tray Capture tab tray Edit tab tray ...

Page 136: ... and sound clips 1 Click The Import file browser window appears 2 Find the clips you want to add 3 Click the clips The files are added to the Import clip tray 4 Repeat this process to gather each of the images and video and sound clips you want to use in your movie Using the Shake feature 1 Click the Shake tab The Shake tray appears 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shake pattern tray You ...

Page 137: ...tory Board tray 2 Click the Effect button on the Effect tray Shake tray Scenes created with the Shake feature begin with a black screen in the Shake tray window Your scenes appear during movie playback You can improve the image quality produced by the Shake feature at the cost of longer Shake times by turning off the Shorten the Shake time feature in the General panel of the Setting dialog box See...

Page 138: ...effects to a scene or clip 1 Double click or drag the clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click the Text button on the Editing tray Effect tray window Effect button selected A preview of the added effect is displayed in the Effect tray window You can eliminate an effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon on the Edit tray See the online Help file for more inform...

Page 139: ...iew the text effect The clip displays the text effect in the Effect tray window Saving a movie 1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray 2 Click the Export button on the Story Board tray Effects Tray Text button selected A preview of the added text and text effect is displayed in the Effects tray window From the Edit tray you can eliminate a text effect ...

Page 140: ...ce that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends ImageStation requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web based service You must be connected to the Internet before uploading your pictures or movies using MovieShaker and ImageStation applications You can click on each export format to view its description and use Export window T...

Page 141: ...rd For first time users click Register to ImageStation The ImageStation registration wizard appears and guides you through the initial registration process Follow the on screen instructions 6 When the ImageStation application on your computer connects with ImageStation online your files are uploaded to the Web site The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload s...

Page 142: ...to http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the on screen instructions to access your ImageStation account Image Uploader window The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active ...

Page 143: ...savers wallpaper still pictures from MPEG and HTML photo albums Managing your pictures Use the Collection feature to manage your pictures 1 From the Collection menu click Create New Collection 2 Enter a name for your collection then click OK 3 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures 4 Select the pictures you want to include in your collection 5 From the Collectio...

Page 144: ...es 2 Select the pictures you want to include in your album 3 From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 4 Choose a Design template for your album 5 Click the Make soon button to create your album immediately using the PictureGear default settings 6 Click the Customize the design button to add pictures frames text and effects PIctureGear Album Maker dialog box ...

Page 145: ...he target folder and click OK 9 The PictureGear Custom Album feature creates the new folder in the designated location Custom Album dialog box If you select the Custom Album process the final album is created when you click the Finish button in the last dialog box Custom album Completed dialog box ...

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Page 147: ... 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 communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to y...

Page 148: ...tible i LINK digital camera or camcorder to your computer with an i LINK cable optional An image appears in the Smart Capture main window 4 Check that the Mode dial is set to Still Click the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode 1 Mode indicator Displays the current mode Still or Net Movie 4 Help button Connects you directly to the online Smart Capture Help 2 Mode dial Switches...

Page 149: ... Image Size Select the image size horizontal by vertical in pixels Image Quality Set the quality of your pictures as they are being saved by selecting Fine Standard or Economy image quality Destination Select a file destination for your pictures 6 Click the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Settings window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available ...

Page 150: ...n identifying number in the viewer queue To manage pictures in Still mode From the Still Viewer window you can perform various functions using the task buttons Delete Discard any or all of your still images by clicking the Delete button Select a single image or all and the image s is torn and removed from the Still Viewer window Upload Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to ...

Page 151: ...grams select Smart Capture and then click Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears 2 Connect your compatible i LINK digital camcorder to your computer with an i LINK cable optional An image appears in the Smart Capture main window 3 Verify that the Mode dial is set to Net Movie Click the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode 4 Click the Options button to view the ava...

Page 152: ...stics of the software s on screen Capture button You can start and stop recording by clicking the Capture button this is the default characteristic You can select Anti Ground Shooting which allows recording to occur only while you click and hold the Capture button Recording will stop when you release the button 5 Click the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Settings window ...

Page 153: ...e first frame of your movie appears in the Movie Player window You can record a movie for approximately 30 seconds The Movie Player feature automatically stops recording when this time limit is reached 3 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play pause and stop buttons Click the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view your movie Each frame is displayed with an identifyi...

Page 154: ...ication launches with a new message window containing the movie as an attachment Save Click the Save button to compress and save your movie in a variety of formats to a location of your choice Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software ImageStationSM is an online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends The ImageStation service ...

Page 155: ...loader window appears 3 From the Still Viewer window click the Upload button to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web site The Image Uploader window displays your Internet connection and upload status Click to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures or a movie No preview is shown if a si...

Page 156: ...low the on screen instructions to access your ImageStation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active Sony recommends that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if compressed or 2 GB if not compressed Large movie files take longer to upload to the ImageStation Web site ...

Page 157: ...onfigure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services An EMD service provider Consult the provider for service information Starting SonicStage 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs 2 Select SonicStage and then click SonicStage 3 When you have registered with CDDB the Confirm the setup of SonicStage dialog box appears 4 Click Yes to continue To protect your...

Page 158: ...uter to a Playlist Playlist tab View the available Playlists as tree list or list only Transfer tab View the available Playlists on your computer You can transfer the audio files to an external device or media Device Media tab View the status of your audio files connected external device or inserted media Internet tab The browser view displays your connection to the Internet enabling you to locate...

Page 159: ...ress drop down list Displays current and recently visited Internet addresses Click the Go to URL link button to immediately connect to your favorite Web sites 3 Playlist drop down list Playlist view Displays available playlists and audio files 7 File list view Playlist view Displays the contents of the folder selected in the file tree view 4 File tree view Playlist view Displays the folders availa...

Page 160: ...kebox to begin recording When the recording is finished the new playlist appears in the File tree view of the Playlist window Transferring songs Check In Check Out You can transfer songs between the playlists in the SonicStage software and external devices or media For more information on using your external devices or media see the instructions supplied with the device or media These instructions...

Page 161: ...that you want to check out The songs in the playlist are shown in the Playlist view panel located in the center of the Transfer window 4 From the Playlist view panel select the song to be checked out To check out more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and select the additional songs 5 Click Out or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the external device or media C...

Page 162: ...to the online SonicStage Help You can access the online help file as follows 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar select All Programs 2 Select SonicStage then select SonicStage Help Additional features SonicStage Tutorial SonicStage features are described in the Tutorial The user friendly interface instructs you on how to use all SonicStage features SonicStage Backup Tool You can back u...

Page 163: ... and arranging your songs in a customized order using the Playlist folders Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single song or divide one song into two by using the Combine and Divide features Simple mode The main SonicStage window viewed in Simple mode is a smaller compact version of Full mode This may be convenient when you want to listen to music with SonicStage software while usi...

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Page 165: ...iles using other audio media and devices SonicStage Premium software enables you to play and record audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining the copyright information of the contents When you record an audio CD it is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer s hard disk drive You can also download import digital audio files from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services The im...

Page 166: ...Gate Memory Stick media or other external device or media Use SonicStage Premium software s sound effects equalizer or visualizer to enhance your listening experience Set up timed events using Timer Playback Timer Recording and Sleep Timer For more information about SonicStage Premium software features follow these steps to access the SonicStage Premium Help file 1 Click Start in the Windows taskb...

Page 167: ...can play and record your audio files Devices that are connected to the computer s external input ports or jacks You can listen to and record from a connected device Audio file formats OpenMG format ATRAC3 files with the file extension omg WAV format MP3 format Audio files that are compliant with WMT Windows Media Technology Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD enables you to download mus...

Page 168: ...nd end the CDDB registration process for the current session The CDDB registration dialog box displays the next time you start SonicStage Premium software Create a new CDDB account If you are connected to the Internet before launching SonicStage Premium software follow these steps 1 Select This is a new CDDB Registration Click Next 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration p...

Page 169: ...alog box appears with the message Confirm the setup of SonicStage Premium From this dialog box you can choose to Set up SonicStage Premium software to automatically launch when you double click audio files Select the type of audio files that can be played back with SonicStage Premium software Confirm playback settings each time SonicStage Premium software is launched SonicStage Premium main window...

Page 170: ...um Help file F Operation area Displays the operation panels for the audio sources G MENU button Displays the main menu H Volume Control button Increase or decrease sound volume when playing back songs from audio sources I Equalizer button Displays the MX Equalizer dialog box enabling you to change the equalizer options J Sound Effect button Enables or disables the current sound effect selection K ...

Page 171: ...L Internet button Minimizes or maximizes the Internet connection window The Internet window enables you to download or listen to audio files from EMD services M Timer Set button Minimizes or maximizes the Timer Setting window The Timer Setting window enables you to set up timed playback or recording events N Sleep Timer button Your computer can be set up to automatically enter Stand by mode using ...

Page 172: ...s window enables editing of the songs from the audio source You can rearrange song order or add delete songs from the audio source or Playlist Audio source is a MagicGate Memory Stick media inserted into your computer s Memory Stick slot Note A standard Memory Stick media blue color is not compatible with SonicStage Premium software Audio source is an external device or media connected to the USB ...

Page 173: ... Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the audio CD is displayed 4 Select the song you wish to play Click Play on the Playback panel to begin the selected song 5 Click Stop on the Playback panel to stop playback 6 Click Play during playback to pause the song Click on the icon again to resume playback 7 Click Eject on the Playback panel to ejec...

Page 174: ...cord All to begin recording all the songs on the CD To record specific songs on an audio CD 1 Follow steps 1 3 as described in the previous section 2 From the List panel use a check mark to select the songs you want to record Delete the check marks from those songs you do not wish to record 3 Select the format and bit rate for your recording session Click record to begin recording the selected son...

Page 175: ...ume playback 7 Click Eject on the Playback panel to eject the MiniDisc from the drive Recording songs to a MiniDisc Check out When you record songs from an audio CD to a MiniDisc the songs are recorded into a Playlist on your hard disk drive and then checked out to the MiniDisc To record songs to a MiniDisc 1 Insert the audio CD into the optical drive 2 Insert the MiniDisc media into the MiniDisc ...

Page 176: ...l the recording session Playing songs from a MagicGate Memory Stick media 1 Click MagicGate Memory Stick media audio source icon The Memory Stick media Playback panel appears The Check in Check out window appears if the Memory Stick media is inserted while SonicStage Premium software is running You can play songs by using the Playback panel on the right side of this window 2 Click Show List on the...

Page 177: ...nected to the Internet 5 Select the format and bit rate for your recording session For details on setting the format and bit rate see the SonicStage Premium Help file 6 Click Record The recording session starts 7 Click Stop Record to stop or cancel the recording session Playing songs from a portable audio device SonicStage Premium software is preinstalled in your computer and is designed to be imm...

Page 178: ...r media is connected or inserted while SonicStage Premium is running You can play songs by using the Playback panel on the right side of this window 2 Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the external device or media is displayed 3 Select the song you wish to play Click Play on the Playback panel to start the selected song Earlier versions of...

Page 179: ...dow size by pressing the Esc key or double clicking anywhere on the Visualizer window 4 Click Visualizer again to close the Visualizer window Using the MX Equalizer 1 Click The MX Equalizer window appears Select the desired sound mode from the drop down list The movements of Visualizer images do not synchronize with songs that are on a MiniDisc Sound Mode Description Flat Equalizes the gain in eac...

Page 180: ...t levels 6 Click OK The MX Equalizer Editor dialog box closes and the settings are registered for User1 or User2 depending on your selection 7 Click OK The MX Equalizer window closes Using sound effect settings 1 Click A sound effects menu displays 2 Select the desired sound effect from the menu You may hear distortion during playback of some songs when sound effects have been added If this occurs...

Page 181: ...and displays a progress window After scanning is complete the frequencies of available FM radio stations are sorted in ascending order and assigned a sequential number on the Preset panel 2 Click The FM Listening panel displays The computer tunes in to the preset FM radio station that is currently selected 3 You can use preset or manual tuning to change FM radio stations To use preset tuning click...

Page 182: ...g recording Time Machine Recording Set up a timer recording session Recording Format Specify the desired recording file format Edit FM Playlist Set up a Playlist to hold your recording session as a song 4 Move the Level Adjust slider to adjust the audio input level if necessary 5 Click on the FM Listening panel to begin recording 6 Click STOP on the FM Listening panel to stop recording The recordi...

Page 183: ... start date for your timer event 3 Drag the desired audio source icon to the Calendar and drop it on the date you want the timer event to begin A confirmation message appears 4 Click OK A Timer Bar a thick vertical line appears in the Calendar marking the duration of the timer event and the event is added to the Event List on the Timer Setting window 5 Adjust the start end and duration of the time...

Page 184: ...riod of time 1 Click Sleep The default Sleep Timer duration is 90 minutes When the timer countdown is completed the computer goes into Stand by mode 2 Click the Sleep button to decrease the countdown duration by 10 minute increments Additional information about Timer events If you perform any of the following operations when a timer event is set to begin the scheduled event does not occur Playing ...

Page 185: ...mer functions see the SonicStage Premium software Help file Additional Information SonicStage Premium Backup Tool You can back up and restore all of the music graphics and information data managed by SonicStage Premium software You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Premium Backup Tool Simple mode The main SonicStage Premium window in Simple mode is a smaller compact version o...

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Page 187: ...les playback of files by other applications like PictureGear PictureToy and Memory Stick Slideshow Using VisualFlow software You can navigate in the VisualFlow application by using your mouse the directional arrows on your keyboard or the Sony Jog Dial control on those models that offer the Sony Jog Dial control 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select All Programs 2 Select VisualFlow then...

Page 188: ...cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions 7 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen Double clicking an image shows an enlarged view 8 The movie file starts playback when the view is enlarged Click on the movie files again to restore the view to normal While an image is enlarged the Launch toolbar appears at the bottom of the w...

Page 189: ...Components is a software plug in for Adobe Premiere that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder If your VAIO computer did not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled and you subsequently purchase and install Adobe Premiere install this software to ensure maximum compatibility with Sony digital camcorders Installing VAIO Edit Componen...

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Page 191: ...tp www sony com pcsupport Consult the following sections Troubleshooting Your Notebook Troubleshooting the Docking Station Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting the Software Troubleshooting i LINK Devices Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions Troub...

Page 192: ...y check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Take the battery pack off the notebook unplug the power cord and plug it in again then turn on the power If the power control button does not function remove the AC adapter and battery pack and wait one minute the...

Page 193: ... non bootable If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive proceed as follows 1 Shut down the notebook then remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the notebook and confirm that the Windows operating system starts properly If Windows still does not start follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive 2 Shut down the notebook 3 Remove any peripheral devi...

Page 194: ... loss of unsaved data On the Windows taskbar click Start click Shut Down then select Shut Down again and click OK If you cannot shut down your notebook as described in the preceding step press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and click Shut Down on the Windows Security window If the preceding step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the power ...

Page 195: ...e sound of my notebook s fan is too 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 Battery 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 196: ...NK network switch at the bottom of the docking station to the marked side See If your notebook is connected to the docking station 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 oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK c...

Page 197: ...n use disconnect other devices being used then try to disconnect the docking station from the notebook I cannot remove the disc You cannot remove the disc when the notebook is in power saving mode Return to normal mode then press the Eject button The disc tray does not eject even after I press the Eject button Open the tray by inserting a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eje...

Page 198: ...Fn key while pressing the F7 key several times My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your display for more information I want to change the video resolution ...

Page 199: ...keys to select Programs Press the Enter key 2 Use the arrow keys to select Sony Notebook Setup and press the Enter key 3 Select Sony Notebook Setup again and press the Enter key 4 Use the arrow keys to select the Touchpad tab and press the Tab key to select Enable Touchpad 5 Press the Enter key Restart the notebook to activate the touchpad again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a d...

Page 200: ...start the notebook If your notebook does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and click Shut Down on the Windows Security window Select Restart and click OK If your notebook does not restart press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the notebook If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop...

Page 201: ...u see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook Click Start on the Windows taskbar then Settings then Control Panel and then System Se...

Page 202: ...operly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case proceed as follows 1 Turn off your notebook and all connected devices 2 Disconnect the devices that are not in use 3 Ensure that all other devises are properly connected 4 Restart your notebook My PC Card does not work Check that the PC Card is installed prop...

Page 203: ...cking station may change the drive letters of the disk drives in the docking station If this occurs an application you are using may not be able to find files To correct this condition perform one of the following steps Remove the PC Card and restart your notebook Do not insert the PC Card while using that application Change the drive letters of the disk drives of the docking station or of the PC ...

Page 204: ... may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compati ble i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk ...

Page 205: ... information My modem connection is slow Your notebook 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 Internet Service Provider ISP check the followi...

Page 206: ...click Advanced in the Sound Playback box The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box appears 4 Make sure the Speakers tab is open and the correct speaker setup is selected in the Speaker Setup box Click OK 5 Click Volume in the Sound Playback box The Volume Control dialog box appears 6 Make sure the mute check boxes are not selected in the Volume Control and Stereo Wide columns 7 Close the Volume Con...

Page 207: ...Headphone jack disconnect the cable If you are still experiencing problems use the Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the drivers See Using the Driver Recovery CD s for more information My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone verify that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack See Connecting an External Microphone for more information ...

Page 208: ...cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality restart the computer I cannot set up a Wireless LAN When logging on to the computer check if you have Administrator privileges User with limited log on privileges cannot modify certain computer settings Check if the network connection is enabled Do the following 1 Click Start select Settings and select Control Panel 2 Select System 3 Click the Hardware tab...

Page 209: ...twork connection See Connecting to a Wireless LAN for more information Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your notebook away from obstructions or closer to any Access Point you may be using Be sure that the encryption key is correct I cannot access the Internet Check the Access Point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the Access Poin...

Page 210: ... the access point connection is intact Do the following 1 Click Start and point to Programs 2 Select ORiNOCO and click Client Manager The ORiNOCO Client Manager window opens displaying the connection status The Peer to Peer connection is different from the one I selected If the second computer in a Peer to Peer Group wireless connection specifies a different setting from the first computer the set...

Page 211: ...o bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a power saving mode To reset the printer connection 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar select Settings and select Control Panel 2 Click the Printers folder 3 Right click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning and ...

Page 212: ...VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook Quick Start 212 ...

Page 213: ...ony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO notebook or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed Support Options Software Support Information ...

Page 214: ...led software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access the online help files from the Help menu in the specific application A printed manual is available for some applications 3 VAIO Support Agent VAIO Support Agent can be accessed from the Windows desktop Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications ne...

Page 215: ...t of available topics then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 6 Calling Sony Customer Support Sony provides software support free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase You can speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your notebook by calling 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 697...

Page 216: ...om e mail techdocs adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST Web site http www apple com phone 800 275 2273 hours M F 6 AM 6 PM PST Web site http www aol com telephone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www arcsoft com e mail support arcsoft com phone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PST Web site http s...

Page 217: ...e of charge but subject to delays Support from 900 820 8324 is fee based but offers immediate response hours M F 8 AM 5 PM PST Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4932 800 644 3193 Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge hours M F 5 AM 5 PM PST Web site s http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help c...

Page 218: ...e Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www intervideo com phone 510 651 0888 ...

Page 219: ...ng 206 Audio file formats 167 audio file formats 162 audio source icons 171 B Basic Advanced tab 85 battery pack charge status icons 91 indicator lights 14 power management settings 86 power saving modes 35 brightness adjusting 17 Browser security 157 built in speaker 17 volume 17 C cameras digital video recorder 73 canceling commands 13 Caps Lock indicator light 15 CD ROM discs ejecting 58 insert...

Page 220: ... screen 84 troubleshooting 192 203 connecting 57 coin operated telephones 37 digital video camera recorder 73 external speakers 79 floppy disk drive 55 hard drives 26 i LINK device 73 i LINK optical disc drive 62 microphone 80 multiple phone lines 37 network 26 47 optical drive 57 party phone lines 37 PBX 37 phone line 37 port replicator 46 printer 65 USB device 71 connectors network 47 Serial por...

Page 221: ...ng external 67 mode 94 options 70 selecting 70 docking station troubleshooting 196 Driver Recovery CD 114 drives installing additional hard disk 26 troubleshooting 201 DV In Out 73 DVD drive connecting 57 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 202 DVgate software 133 AVI files 134 using a digital video device 133 E Edit Panel 172 Eject button 56 ejecting CD ROM discs 58 floppy disks 56 Electronic Musi...

Page 222: ...nal devices display 67 speakers 79 F floppy disk drive 55 troubleshooting 201 floppy disks connecting 55 ejecting 56 inserting 55 notes 56 using 55 FM radio station scanning 169 FM tuner 181 FM radio stations 181 recording from FM radio stations 182 Fn key 13 combination commands 17 Full mode 163 function keys 13 G getting help 213 Guide mode 24 H handling disks 56 hard drive indicator light 14 ha...

Page 223: ...otes on 64 IEEE1394 73 ImageStation 140 indicator lights 14 battery 14 Caps Lock 15 hard drive 14 Num Lock 15 Scroll Lock 15 indicators 14 Insert key 12 13 inserting CD ROM discs 57 floppy disks 55 installing hard drives 26 J Jog Dial 22 187 K keyboard Fn key 17 using 12 Windows key 15 L Launcher mode 23 LCD selecting to display output 70 troubleshooting 198 ...

Page 224: ...emory Stick media 30 displaying contents 31 microphone connecting 80 troubleshooting 207 modem troubleshooting 205 modes Guide 24 Hibernate 35 Launcher 23 Standby 35 monitor connecting external display 67 selecting 70 switching among 17 mouse troubleshooting 199 mouse properties 20 MovieShaker software 135 adding effects 137 creating movies 136 saving a movie 139 uploading to Internet 141 using Im...

Page 225: ...P party phone lines 37 PBX 37 PC Card inserting 26 troubleshooting 201 using 26 Wireless LAN Access Point 81 PDA 81 peripheral devices troubleshooting 201 Personal Digital Assistant 81 phone connecting line 37 jack 37 PictureGear software 143 creating a photo album 144 managing pictures 143 Playback Panel 172 port replicator connecting 46 network 47 power 14 power management settings 86 ...

Page 226: ...er setting AC Profile 88 Maximum Battery Life 88 Maximum Performance 88 Power Management Off 88 PowerPanel customizing toolbar 88 90 Print Screen key 13 printer connecting 65 troubleshooting 211 Printer tab 85 Q Quick Start 214 Quick Timer Recording 182 R Recovery CD 113 removing CD ROM discs 58 floppy disks 56 restoring data 113 Reverb 180 S Scroll Lock indicator light 15 Secure Sockets Layer 157...

Page 227: ...Skins 163 Sleep Timer 184 software troubleshooting 203 SonicStage Premium audio file formats 167 Audio source icons 171 Backup Tool utility 185 basic operations 172 compatibility 166 Devices 167 Equalizer 179 features 166 FM radio station scanning 169 Media 166 Overview 165 Playback and Recording 173 Setting up a timer event 183 Simple mode 185 Sleep Timer 184 Software 165 Sound Effects 179 Timer ...

Page 228: ... Computing Support 214 Sony Fax on Demand service 215 Sony Notebook Setup screen 84 Sony Service Center 218 Sound effect settings 180 Sound Effects 179 speakers external 79 troubleshooting 206 Standby mode 17 35 90 support options 214 switching display 17 monitor 17 T technical support 214 touchpad troubleshooting 199 using 19 Touchpad tab 85 troubleshooting 192 audio 206 docking station 196 drive...

Page 229: ... VAIO Action Setup 21 V VAIO Action Setup 21 111 VAIO Edit Components software 189 VAIO Support Agent 214 VAIO Action Setup 21 video camera recorder 73 viewing the amount of memory 104 VisualFlow software 187 navigating 187 Visualizer 179 Vocal Canceller 180 W window design of Sony software 94 Windows key 13 key combinations 15 Wireless LAN 40 Wireless LAN Access Point 81 ...

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