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Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad

My mouse does not work.

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If you are using an optional Sony PCGA-UMS1 series USB mouse, verify that the mouse is plugged into the USB port.
See

Connecting a USB Device

for more information.

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If you are still experiencing problems, use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers. See

Using the Application Recovery CD(s)

for more information.

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Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-R505ELK

Page 1: ...ed information 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 Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...pects 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 Telephone Line Connecting to a LAN Connecting to a Wireless LAN Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Page 3 ...

Page 4: ... key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many application...

Page 5: ... computer is in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or is powered off Battery Indicates the status of the battery which is attached at the rear of the computer Memory Stick Indicates the Memory Stick slot is in use Docking Station Indicates the docking station is in use Page 5 ...

Page 6: ... keypad are active The character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application It has no effect in many application...

Page 7: ...rl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computers from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Displays the System Properties window Th...

Page 8: ...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 or press the power button on your computer Fn F Displ...

Page 9: ...ortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature The Mouse Properties dialog box lets you customize your mouse and t...

Page 10: ... 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 10 ...

Page 11: ...en an application folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the center Jog Dial control In addition when you press the center Jog Dial control you can turn on your computer automatically and start the selected application or document Center Jog Dial Control The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode Page...

Page 12: ...trol This section explains how to use the center Jog Dial control For information on how to change the settings of the center Jog Dial control right click the Jog Dial utility icon or in the task tray and click Help Topics Page 12 ...

Page 13: ...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 Jog Dial Launcher To select a desired item proceed as follows 1 Rotate the center Jog Dial control to select the item you want then press the center Jog Dial control The Jog Dial launcher window switches to guide mode and...

Page 14: ...tive 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 Page 14 ...

Page 15: ... software that supports the center Jog Dial control is active you can use the functions of the center Jog Dial control that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see the software application s online Help Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...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 16 ...

Page 17: ...e taskbar 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 inserting the card with the correct orientation Do not carry your computer while the head of the PC Card is out of the slot Pressure or shock may damage the connector pins To remove a PC Card If your computer is turned on follow these instructions If your compu...

Page 18: ... optical drive in the Stop a Hardware device dialog box If you removed a Sony i LINK optical drive by mistake disconnect the docking station and reconnect it See Disconnecting the computer from the docking station for more information Page 18 ...

Page 19: ... 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 You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this com...

Page 20: ... and versatile recording medium that has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The medium is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable you can use the media for external data storage Page 20 ...

Page 21: ...sic when they are connected to your computer 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 MagicGate media MagicGate media provides copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between c...

Page 22: ...Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and toward the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator light on the right of the computer briefly flashes Inserting Memory Stick Media Page 22 ...

Page 23: ...emory 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 Page 23 ...

Page 24: ...o remove a Memory Stick media 1 Make sure the Memory Stick media indicator light on the right of the computer is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 3 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely from the slot Page 24 ...

Page 25: ...ect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write protect Tab Page 25 ...

Page 26: ...efore you reformat confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep To reformat a Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot See Inserting Memory Stick media for more information 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to Programs then Memory Stick Utility 3 Select Memory Stick Formatter The Memory Stick Formatter window appears 4 Selec...

Page 27: ...MG Memory Stick media Recorded music is limited to private use only Using recorded music for any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you format Memory Stick media confirm th...

Page 28: ...our computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or turn off your comput...

Page 29: ...de is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The power indicator displays green when your computer is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk drive Page 29 ...

Page 30: ...uter 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 key combination Fn Esc 2 Press any key to return to normal mode Page 30 ...

Page 31: ...s the key combination Fn F12 or press the power button and release it immediately The Save to Disk Manager window appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off Pressing the power button and releasing it immediately caused prior computer systems to enter Standby mode 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode Page 31 ...

Page 32: ...the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer 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 Page 32 ...

Page 33: ...eft of the telephone jack as this may damage your computer 2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the telephone jack under the telephone jack cover Make sure you insert the telephone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Plugging Telephone Cable into Telephone Jack Your computer does not work with party lines can...

Page 34: ...ministrator 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 excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator Pa...

Page 35: ... connect to a network 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to Settings 2 Select Network and Dial up Connections 3 Click the Make New Connection icon The Network Connection Wizard appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions Page 35 ...

Page 36: ...or wireless connections With Sony s Wireless Local Area Network LAN functionality all compatible digital devices can communicate freely without cable connections A Wireless LAN is a network in which a mobile user can connect to a LAN through a wireless radio connection You can opt to purchase a Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN Page 36 ...

Page 37: ...ess LAN To enable Wireless LAN functionality open the computer and move the Wireless LAN switch on the right to ON The Wireless LAN indicator to the left of the switch lights up Turning on wireless LAN function Page 37 ...

Page 38: ...et and using the provided software with compatible devices Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also connect an access point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line DSL modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers For inform...

Page 39: ...tch 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 sure Access Point is selected under Network Type 6 Click Next 7 Click Scan to select a network and then click Next 8 Click Enable Data Security if the access point was se...

Page 40: ...oint 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 use the drop down menu to select Peer to Peer Group under Network Type 6 Click Next 7 Create a network name and use the drop down menu to select a channel number 8 Click Next 9 If you want to set up an encryption key so only tho...

Page 41: ...eless LAN switch on the right to the OFF position The Wireless LAN indicator to the left of the switch shuts off Turning off the Wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Page 41 ...

Page 42: ...dard 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 Access Point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If using a Wireless LAN Access Point refer to connectivity information contained in those instructions Page 42 ...

Page 43: ... 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 Computer Capabilities Page 43 ...

Page 44: ...pending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a C D RW or hard disk drive conf...

Page 45: ...and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a C D RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Right 1 Docking station connector 4 DC In indicator 2 Optical drive 5 Right lever 3 UNDOCK switch Page 45 ...

Page 46: ... can connect the docking station while the computer is on To connect your computer to the docking station 1 Plug one end of the AC adapter cable into the DC In port of the docking station and the other end into an AC outlet The LED of the DC In port switches on 2 Holding the computer with the front side facing you insert the two holes on the front of the computer into the two corresponding latches...

Page 47: ...e docking station Follow one of the procedures below to disconnect the docking station when the computer is off or on Disconnecting the docking station when the computer is off 1 Disconnect all peripheral devices i e i LINK devices from the computer and the docking station 2 Remove all objects placed on top of the computer 3 Pull out the two release levers on either side of the rear corners of the...

Page 48: ...s safe to undock the computer Wait for the docking indicator to switch off before undocking the computer Docking Indicator 3 Release and remove your computer See Disconnecting the docking station when the computer is off for instructions To disconnect the docking station using the UNDOCK switch 1 Slide the UNDOCK switch on the right toward the front of your computer 2 Wait for a message to appear ...

Page 49: ... floppy disk drive while your computer is connected to the docking station 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 Inserting Floppy Disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Make sure the LED indicator light on the floppy disk drive is off 2 Press the Eject button Removing Floppy Disk Notes on handlin...

Page 50: ...des out Ejecting the tray 2 Place the disc on the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs that can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays 3 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place If the disc is not secured it could damage the optical drive and you may not be able to open the tray Inserting an optical disc 4 Close the tray by pushing i...

Page 51: ...ection sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the drive See Controlling Power Management for more information When playing a DVD with an optional PC Card drive you may use battery power however connect the computer 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 fr...

Page 52: ... For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 8x speed 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 computer Do not put your computer into power saving mode while writing data to a CD R or CD RW disc Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc Memory re...

Page 53: ... its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining 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 5...

Page 54: ...tery life will be shorter 1 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 A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for in...

Page 55: ...ve Secure the plug by turning the screw on the cable connector clockwise Connecting i LINK optical disc drive 2 Insert the straight shaped two prong plug of the VAIO computer peripheral cable into both the computer s i LINK port and peripheral device DC Out jack 3 The i LINK drive s power indicator lights up and the computer will automatically detect and identify the connected drive 4 Click My Com...

Page 56: ...d System Recovery CDs with an i LINK optical disc drive See Application 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 56 ...

Page 57: ...ls before turning on your computer To connect a parallel port printer 1 Locate the Printer port identified by the symbol on the docking station 2 Plug the printer cable not supplied 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 f...

Page 58: ...e symbol on your computer and printer 2 Plug the USB printer cable into one of the two 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 Connecting a USB Printer If your printer stops functioning ...

Page 59: ...formation on its installation and use Connecting Monitor to the Computer You cannot use the monitor port on your computer when the docking station is connected to the computer however you can use the monitor port on the docking station To connect an external display to your docking station 1 Make sure the external display is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Open the rear panel of the docking station an...

Page 60: ... manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and operation Connecting Projector to the Computer To connect a projector 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 ...

Page 61: ... your computer when the docking station is connected to the computer To select a display 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 Page 61 ...

Page 62: ... a USB device to the docking station 1 Open the rear panel of the docking station and locate the USB ports identified by the symbol There are two USB ports located on the back side of the docking station 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into a port and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB Device to the Docking Station You can use an optional Sony USB mouse such as a PCGA UMS1 series wit...

Page 63: ...edia into the Memory Stick media slot on your computer See Using Memory Stick Media for more information on using Memory Stick media Connecting Digital Video Camera Recorder 1 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 A ll p...

Page 64: ...tware applications you use See the documentation that came with your software for more information You can connect a digital video camera to the i LINK port on your computer or the i LINK port on the optional port replicator When a camera is connected to the i LINK port on the computer you should not connect any other devices to the i LINK port on the port replicator When a camera is connected to ...

Page 65: ...pport Connecting with an i LINK cable When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name The computers can be identified by this unique name when the two computers are networked together 1 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 s...

Page 66: ... the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the side marked Do not set the i LINK network switch when the computer is on The computer will malfunction i LINK Network Switch 4 Connect the docking station to your computer as described in the Connecting the computer to the docking station section 5 Turn on the computer and use the i LINK cable to connect your computer to anothe...

Page 67: ...he speakers The magnetic field of the speakers may damage the data on the floppy disks Before connecting your external speakers 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 computer 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack...

Page 68: ...nformation on its installation and use Verify that your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone To connect an external microphone 1 Locate the red Microphone jack on the right side of your computer 2 Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack Connecting Microphone to Microphone Jack Page 68 ...

Page 69: ...eral devices can be connected to your computer to expand the capabilities of your computer and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or personal needs A Personal Digital Assistant PDA A Wireless LAN Access Point A Wireless LAN PC Card Page 69 ...

Page 70: ... or month and even set an alarm to remind you of important events Keep your contact names addresses telephone 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 computer to back up your data Track expenses when you are out of the office then transfer the...

Page 71: ...et installing the Wireless LAN PC Card in your computer and using the provided software Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line xDSL modem to share access to the Internet amo...

Page 72: ...uter The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer s default settings Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Selecting the Display Mode Page 72 ...

Page 73: ...Windows taskbar and point to Settings then Control Panel 2 Select Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears Sony Notebook Setup Screen 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup tabs for more information 4 After you finish making your changes click OK Page 73 ...

Page 74: ...r computer Touchpad When you connect an optional mouse to the Serial port of your computer you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Enable Ports Enable or disable ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial settings click Advanced on the Ba...

Page 75: ... provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer s battery power You can also refer to PowerPanel help for more detailed information To activate a profile or command see Displaying Battery Information for more information Page 75 ...

Page 76: ...on which power management profile is currently selected To change the power management profile click the current profile icon then select a new profile from the pop up list See Power Management profiles for a description of available options To select another power management profile click that icon in the Power Management toolbar When you use the battery pack to power your computer your system se...

Page 77: ...he 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 display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimize power manage...

Page 78: ...t 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 computer Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power ...

Page 79: ... battery power When using the computer with a battery the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power See Power Management profiles for more information Page 79 ...

Page 80: ...f the screen 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 Battery Information Toolbar Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining bat...

Page 81: ...Battery icon descriptions Battery Icon Battery Status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery Page 81 ...

Page 82: ...ttery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Battery Information Window To 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 82 ...

Page 83: ...les you to select the desired display when the computer is connected to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your computer s LCD display and the external monitor See Connecting an External Display for more information Page 83 ...

Page 84: ...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 You may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same tim...

Page 85: ...int to Control Panel and select UI Design Selector 3 Click or and select the desired design 4 Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Page 85 ...

Page 86: ...the amount of preinstalled memory Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use refer to the Specifications sheet This section provides you with information on removing and replacing a memory module Precautions and Procedures Installing a Memory Module Removing a Memory Module Viewing Memory Page 86 ...

Page 87: ... when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area...

Page 88: ...mory configuration Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB 256 256 0 384 256 128 5121 256 256 1 The 512 MB memory configuration may require the removal and replacement of original factory installed memory module Page 88 ...

Page 89: ... 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 computer to discharge any static electricity 7 Slide the memory module out of the slot 8 Gently replace the key...

Page 90: ...r Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Lifting the Keyboard 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 Turning 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 Touc...

Page 91: ...ks Installing the Memory Module 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 12 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer Page 91 ...

Page 92: ...otebook 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 Setup screen Page 92 ...

Page 93: ...ur VAIO computer 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 Computer Software Support Information Sony Service Center Page 93 ...

Page 94: ...diting tools for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on screen You can create your own personal video clips that are up to three hours in length with complete audio video synchronization America Online America Online Inc America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with easy to use e mail ...

Page 95: ...ware 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 Personal Video Recorder installed You can play Video Capsules created by Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder and if a Giga Pocket Server is available on your home network watch TV streamed from the Giga Pocket Server and remotely control the Giga Pocket ...

Page 96: ...it 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 storage SonicStage software sports a new music visualizer a sleek new player ski...

Page 97: ...75 2273 hours M F 6 AM 6 PM PST America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com telephone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Arcsoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com e mail support arcsoft com telephone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PST EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc Web site http support earthl...

Page 98: ...rks Inc Web site s http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call html online e mail form Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 1 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4 SO NY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Windows Operating System Word Off...

Page 99: ...Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Page 99 ...

Page 100: ...nology This section describes the VAIO AV applications Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Your computer s visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not appear exactly as shown in this section depending on the specific computer model you purchased Page 100 ...

Page 101: ...he i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony digital Handycam camcorder that supports the i LINK interface Smart Capture enables you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share them via e mail A smart solution for computer network and digital audio and video convergence SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox application gives ...

Page 102: ...manage your digital pictures With its easy to use features you can quickly load images from your digital camera or camcorder print high quality photos and make personalized photo albums and labels to share with friends and family DigitalPrint main window Page 102 ...

Page 103: ...ated in the window Properly connect your digital camera camcorder or insert your Memory Stick media in your computer PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to an existing folder Click OK Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 3 Click Capture to capture still im...

Page 104: ...toCapture picture editor window appears 5 Click View to see an enlarged version of a selected picture You can click the Rotate icons to change the position of a selected picture Click Delete to eliminate any unwanted pictures PhotoCapture editing window Page 104 ...

Page 105: ...he thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to print 3 Click Photo Print at the top of the window Use the scroll arrows to select the number of prints you want to make Click OK 4 Select the paper format 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 se...

Page 106: ...r window 2 Select the desired folder From the thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to decorate The PhotoDecor editing window appears 3 Use the decoration features on the right side of the window by clicking on the desired decoration icon and dragging the decoration onto your photo 4 Click Print when your photo is ready to be printed You can save your decorated pictures before print...

Page 107: ...st to select individual pictures from each folder The Select Design window appears 4 Select a design template for your album Use the scroll bar to see all available designs When you have selected a design the Select Layout window appears 5 Select a page layout for your album A preview of your selected design and page layout is displayed Scroll through the album using the book icons at the bottom o...

Page 108: ... design template Use the decoration and customization features on the right by clicking an icon and dragging it onto your template A new window appears enabling you to list the contents of your audio or video media You can create a song or video list depending on the type of media label being created Design Edit window 5 Click Print to complete the label making process Use the configuration button...

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Page 110: ...DVgate software Disable your screen saver program to avoid interruption during your capture sessions The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode The information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate for tapes that are recorded using a mixture of both SP and LP modes Keep the video head of your digita...

Page 111: ...n of video clips still images and audio files into a finished movie with special effects and music You can save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers or save it to a tape in your compatible digital video DV or MICROMV 1 video camera MovieShaker software main window 1 MIC RO MV cameras are not supported on C 1 series notebook models Page 111 ...

Page 112: ...ocated on the Edit tray of the working panel Importing image or sound files that are over 30 seconds in length may cause the MovieShaker software to stop responding Using the Shake feature 1 Click the Shake tab The Shake tray appears 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shake pattern tray Shake tray 3 Click the Shake button A 30 second movie is automatically generated 4 Optional Add text to y...

Page 113: ... window You can eliminate an effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon on the Edit tray See the online Help file for more information on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes Adding text effects to a scene or clip 1 Double click or drag the clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click Text on the Editing tray Effects Tray Text button selected 3 ...

Page 114: ...ext effects Saving a movie 1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray 2 Click Export on the Story Board tray 3 Select the format in which you want the movie to be saved You can click on each export format to view its description and use Export window 4 Click Next 5 Confirm that you want to continue 6 Locate the folder to which you want to save the file na...

Page 115: ...he MovieShaker application creates a temporary file to store your images prior to uploading to the ImageStation service This file is deleted after the upload process 5 If you are a registered member provide your login name and password For first time users click Register to ImageStation The ImageStation service registration wizard appears and guides you through the initial registration process Fol...

Page 116: ...ions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK compatible PC peripherals to your system such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Smart Capture main window 1 Mode indicator Displays the current mode Still or Net Movie 4 Help button Connects you directly to the online Smart Capture Help 2 Mode dial Switches S...

Page 117: ...ital camera or camcorder When you connect your digital camera or camcorder to your system with an i LINK cable and turn it on an image appears in the main window Some cameras and camcorders need to have recording media inserted before an image can be displayed in the Smart Capture window Consult the manual supplied with your digital camera or camcorder for more information Page 117 ...

Page 118: ...ge Options window has four tabs Capturing Mode You can choose between Normal Self timer or Panorama Capture modes Image Size Select the image size horizontal by vertical in pixels Image Quality Set the quality of your captured pictures by selecting Fine Standard or Economy image quality Destination Select a file destination for your pictures 6 Click Effects to select a special image effect The Eff...

Page 119: ...Delete Select a single image or all and the image s are removed from the Still Viewer window Upload Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends The ImageStation service stores your still images online when you become a registered user See Using the ImageStation online service with Smart Capture software Mail E mail your still images to your fami...

Page 120: ...rt and stop recording by clicking Capture 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 Effects to select a special image effect The Effect Settings window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects You can...

Page 121: ...king Delete The frame or movie is removed from the Movie Player window Upload Send your movies online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends The ImageStationSM service stores your movies online when you become a registered user See Using the ImageStation online service with Smart Capture software Mail E mail your movies to family and friends Click Mail and your e mail a...

Page 122: ...w The ImageStation Login window appears ImageStation Login window 2 For first time users the ImageStationSM registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process Follow the on screen instructions If you are already a registered member provide your login name and password The Image Uploader window appears 3 From the Still Viewer window click UPLOAD to transfer your pictures or mov...

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Page 124: ...import digital audio files while maintaining copyright information Taking advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage sports a music visualizer a sleek player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Page 124 ...

Page 125: ...ernet services that are compatible with the SonicStage software you need Access to the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services An EMD service provider Consult the provider for service information Page 125 ...

Page 126: ...r audio files on your computer to a Playlist Playlist tab View the available Playlists as tree list or list only Transfer tab View the available Playlists on your computer You can transfer the audio files to an external device or media Device Media tab View the status of your audio files connected external device or inserted media Internet tab The browser view displays your connection to the Inter...

Page 127: ...immediately connect to the Internet address displayed in the drop down list 3 Playlist drop down list Playlist view Displays available playlists and audio files 7 File list view Playlist view Displays the contents of the Playlist selected in the file tree view 4 File tree view Playlist view Displays the Playlists available on your computer enabling you to locate your audio files Expand the views f...

Page 128: ... check marks from the tracks you don t want to record You can clear all selected tracks by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All and then selecting the tracks you want to record If your Internet connection is active you can use the CD Info button to view the name of your CD and its song titles The CDDB Compact Disc Database Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to reg...

Page 129: ...el 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 Check Out begins To cancel Check Out click Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check Out process Check In The songs that ...

Page 130: ...ed during the Check In process For more information about using SonicStage software go to the online SonicStage Help You can access the online help file as follows 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and click SonicStage Help Page 130 ...

Page 131: ...atures are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of the SonicStage software You can manage your music by creating your own list of songs categorized by genre or artist displaying your song list in the Playlist feature and arranging your songs in a customized order using the Playlist folders Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single song or div...

Page 132: ...oftware has several jukebox features including a Music Visualizer audio CD burning capability and an equalizer for fine tuning your audio playback SonicStage Premium software is available only on VAIO MX computer models 1 Your V A IO MX computer has SonicStage Premium software preinstalled Some manuals or online help files may provide information about SonicStage software which is a lighter versio...

Page 133: ...mage by grouping them into Playlists Use search criteria to locate specific songs in your music database Create custom CDs by selecting songs from different audio CDs or transferring songs from your music database Transfer the imported songs in your music database to a MiniDisc MagicGate Memory Stick media or other external device or media Use SonicStage Premium software s sound effects equalizer ...

Page 134: ...Some MP3 WAV and WMT compliant files may have incompatible sampling rates and cannot be imported For details on importing files see the SonicStage Premium Help file Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD enables you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with SonicStage you need Access to the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Interne...

Page 135: ...g SonicStage Premium software follow these steps 1 Select This is a new CDDB Registration Click Next 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process Access your existing CDDB account If you are connected to the Internet before launching SonicStage Premium software follow these steps 1 Select I already have a CDDB Nickname Click Next 2 Follow the on screen instructions to l...

Page 136: ...Displays the Create Audio CDs window 4 Simple Mode Switch button Switches the main window view to the simple mode view 5 Help button Displays the SonicStage Premium Help file 6 Operation area Displays the operation panels for the audio sources 7 MENU button Displays the main menu 8 Volume Control button Page 136 ...

Page 137: ...s 14 Sleep Timer button Your computer can be set up to automatically enter Stand by mode using the Sleep Timer button Using the audio source icons The audio source icons initiate the functions of SonicStage Premium software for the related audio media or device You can play back or record music using a drag and drop or double clicking operation Click on an audio source icon to view a Playback pane...

Page 138: ...hree windows Playback Panel This window enables you to play songs from the selected audio source You can control the music by using functions such as repeat shuffle fast forward and rewind The available functions on the Playback panel may vary depending on the selected audio source icon Contents Panel This window displays a list of songs from the audio source or from a Playlist You can also view i...

Page 139: ...n 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 eject the audio CD from the drive The Timer Playback and Sleep Timer functions are disabled during song playback Do not open or close the optical drive during playback Recording an audio CD You can record songs from an audio CD and r...

Page 140: ...nts panel A song list of the music on the MiniDisc 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 eject the MiniDisc from the drive Do not eject the MiniDisc ...

Page 141: ... List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel A song list of the music on the Memory Stick media is displayed 3 Select the song you wish to play 4 Click Play on the Playback panel to start the selected song Recording songs to Memory Stick media or to a portable audio device Check out You can record songs from an audio CD to MagicGate Memory Stick media or to an external device that is com...

Page 142: ...e Premium The SonicStage Premium main window appears Your audio device is configured for use with SonicStage Premium software Earlier versions of OpenMG Jukebox software version 2 1 or earlier are not compatible with SonicStage Premium software If you have difficulty installing your portable audio device go to the manufacturer s support Web site to locate and download the latest drivers To play so...

Page 143: ...ption Flat Equalizes the gain in each frequency range Use this mode if you do not want to apply equalization during playback Pop Selects the settings that are most suitable for Pop music Rock Selects the settings that are most suitable for Rock music Jazz Selects the settings that are most suitable for Jazz music Classic Selects the settings that are most suitable for Classical music User1 User2 S...

Page 144: ... Reduce or cancel the vocals in a song You can also change the pitch of a song Reverb Add reverberation to the sound emulating different sound fields Settings Make fine adjustments to each sound effect See the SonicStage Premium Help file for more information on adjusting sound effects 3 Click Close The next time you play a song the selected sound effect is applied to the song You cannot apply sou...

Page 145: ...tions To use preset tuning click FM Menu and select Tuning Mode Preset from the menu To use manual tuning click FM Menu and select Tuning Mode Manual from the menu Click or on the FM Listening panel to locate a specific station or frequency For more information on selecting FM radio stations see the SonicStage Premium Help file To record from an FM radio station You can record from an FM radio sta...

Page 146: ...mer Recording To quickly set the amount time remaining to record 1 Click on the FM Listening panel during the recording session to automatically set the recording time to 10 minutes 2 Continue clicking on the icon to extend the recording duration by 10 minute increments Page 146 ...

Page 147: ...t by dragging either side of the Timer Bar to the desired location To move the Timer Bar to a new location click on the center of the bar and drag it to a new time period The timer event setup is completed At the scheduled time SonicStage Premium software automatically starts the event from the selected audio source To set up daily or weekly timer events 1 From the Timer Setting window click New T...

Page 148: ...red The date time and duration of a completed or incomplete timer event The date time and duration of a timer event in progress or about to start within three minutes You can change the ending time if it is at least five minutes before the scheduled end time The day of the week that a weekly timer event is scheduled to start Use the Timer Programming Settings dialog box to change this information ...

Page 149: ...et to use the SonicStage Premium Backup Tool Simple mode The main SonicStage Premium window in Simple mode is a smaller compact version of the Full mode view This can be useful when you want to listen to songs with SonicStage Premium software while using other software or whenever you feel that Full mode view is intrusive The Simple mode feature enables you to perform playback operations only Page...

Page 150: ...all this software to ensure maximum compatibility with Sony digital camcorders To install VAIO Edit Components 1 Insert your Application Recovery CD 1 into your optical drive For some VAIO models the VAIO Edit Components installer is on the 2 or 3 Application Recovery CD 2 Click Start click My Computer and click your optical drive 3 Click Support and click VEC 4 Double click Setup The VAIO Edit Co...

Page 151: ...without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Certain software product s included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT S RE...

Page 152: ...Using the Recovery CDs This section provides you with details on your Sony Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Page 152 ...

Page 153: ...ou to reinstall individual applications and 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 us...

Page 154: ...Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Page 154 ...

Page 155: ...lication Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore To reinstall device drivers using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert Application Recovery CD No 1 into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and c...

Page 156: ...ions 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 The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If you wish to retain your system data perform a backup to an external media To use the System Recovery CD s Your system may take a fe...

Page 157: ...insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete 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 Page 157 ...

Page 158: ...sony com pcsupport Consult the following sections Troubleshooting Your Computer 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 Troubleshoot...

Page 159: ...urce of your printed Quick Start If the computer is plugged into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display 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 comp...

Page 160: ...urce of your printed Quick Start If the computer is plugged into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display 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 comp...

Page 161: ...lect System Time then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key 4 Press to select Exit then press to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key 7 Select Exit Save Changes then press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears 8 Select Yes the...

Page 162: ... computer 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu window appears 6 Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu 7 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values then press the Enter key The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 8 Press the Enter key and select Yes 9 Use the directional arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes then press the ...

Page 163: ... 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 Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and clic...

Page 164: ...ly enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and clicking Restart on the Windows Security window 3 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the computer Page 164 ...

Page 165: ...U 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 already opened 3 Double click Thermal Control Strategy Performance and select Quiet 4 Restart your computer Page 165 ...

Page 166: ...x display a slower CPU speed than advertised This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum advertised speed Page 166 ...

Page 167: ...er is on This causes the computer to malfunction Set the i LINK network switch after removing all cables connected to the docking station 1 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 A ll products with an i LINK connection ma...

Page 168: ...er is on This causes the computer to malfunction Set the i LINK network switch after removing all cables connected to the docking station 1 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 A ll products with an i LINK connection ma...

Page 169: ...ion is connected to the computer and the computer is connected to another computer via an i LINK connection Set the i LINK network switch at the bottom of the docking station to the marked side See If your computer is connected to the docking station for more information Page 169 ...

Page 170: ...ecting the docking station even after following the correct procedure for disconnecting the docking station Close the software in use disconnect other devices being used then try to disconnect the docking station from the computer Page 170 ...

Page 171: ...I cannot remove the disc You cannot remove the disc when the computer is in power saving mode Return to normal mode then press the Eject button Page 171 ...

Page 172: ...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 eject hole Page 172 ...

Page 173: ... Verify the power indicator on the computer is on Verify the battery pack s is inserted properly and is charged The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing the F7 key several times Page 173 ...

Page 174: ... Verify the power indicator on the computer is on Verify the battery pack s is inserted properly and is charged The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing the F7 key several times Page 174 ...

Page 175: ...My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen Page 175 ...

Page 176: ...mage 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 Page 176 ...

Page 177: ...y display 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar then Settings then Control Panel and then the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Move the Screen area slider to change your video resolution Page 177 ...

Page 178: ...A UMS1 series USB mouse verify that the mouse is plugged into the USB port See Connecting a USB Device for more information If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 178 ...

Page 179: ...A UMS1 series USB mouse verify that the mouse is plugged into the USB port See Connecting a USB Device for more information If you are still experiencing problems use your supplied Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 179 ...

Page 180: ... the touchpad again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key and use the arrow keys to select Settings Press the Enter key 2 Use the arrow keys to select Control Panel and then press the Enter key 3 Select Mouse and then press the Enter key The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 4 Make sure the Buttons...

Page 181: ...rity window Select Restart and click OK If your computer does not restart press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems check that another mouse was not installed You may need to use y...

Page 182: ...es My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk If the floppy disk is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected Verify the floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Page 182 ...

Page 183: ...es My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk If the floppy disk is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected Verify the floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Page 183 ...

Page 184: ...e using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the computer Click Start on the Windows taskbar then Settings then Control Panel and then System Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Check that the correct drivers are installed properly Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD The label may come off while the dis...

Page 185: ...Make sure the computer is turned on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the hole to the right of the Eject button Page 185 ...

Page 186: ... cables are properly 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 computer 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 computer Page 186 ...

Page 187: ...he PC Card is compatible with Microsoft Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using Check that any necessary drivers were installed properly See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information on installing the drivers Page 187 ...

Page 188: ...hooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Software Support Information for contact information Page 188 ...

Page 189: ...hooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See Software Support Information for contact information Page 189 ...

Page 190: ...tion CD into your optical drive appears and the software does not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up Page 190 ...

Page 191: ...n 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 computer 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 Card Refer to the Windows help files or the application manuals to change the drive...

Page 192: ... s Record function to create any CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability Downloading the optional RealJukebox CD burning component to create any CDs on your computer may interfere with normal system operations Page 192 ...

Page 193: ...rs to establish a connection 1 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 A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for...

Page 194: ...rs to establish a connection 1 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 A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for...

Page 195: ...the line in an ordinary telephone and listening for a dial tone Verify the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Verify the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible If you are still experiencing problems use your the Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the modem drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more inf...

Page 196: ...the line in an ordinary telephone and listening for a dial tone Verify the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Verify the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible If you are still experiencing problems use your the Driver Recovery CD to reinstall the modem drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more inf...

Page 197: ...modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP check the following Ask your telephone company to verify that your telephone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP check that the ISP is not experienci...

Page 198: ...k 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 Control dialog box 8 Click OK If your computer is powered by batteries verify the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control ver...

Page 199: ...k 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 Control dialog box 8 Click OK If your computer is powered by batteries verify the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control ver...

Page 200: ...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 200 ...

Page 201: ...less LAN switch is in the ON position but you still cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality 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 3 Click File and select Enable Radio 4 If you still cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality restart the computer Page 201 ...

Page 202: ...less LAN switch is in the ON position but you still cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality 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 3 Click File and select Enable Radio 4 If you still cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality restart the computer Page 202 ...

Page 203: ...nection is enabled Do the following 1 Click Start select Settings and select Control Panel 2 Select System The System Properties window opens 3 Click the Hardware tab and then Device Manager The Device Manager window opens 4 Double click Network adapters and then double click ORiNOCO Mini PCI Card 5 Make sure the General tab is open and Use this device enabled is selected in the Device usage box P...

Page 204: ...e Access Point is selected in the Network Type box Click Next 4 Click Scan The Scan for Network Names pop up window opens 5 Look for the name of the network you are trying to connect with If you see the name select it and click OK See Connecting to a Wireless LAN for more information If you don see the name of the network then try re establishing the network connection See Connecting to a Wireless...

Page 205: ...upplied with the Access Point Check if your computer and the Access Point are connected to one another Check the access point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Page 205 ...

Page 206: ...de 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 Access Point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on the number of other devices communicating via the access point Page 206 ...

Page 207: ...ted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE802 11b standard High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate Page 207 ...

Page 208: ...annel is different from the one I specified If the second computer in a Peer to Peer Group wireless connection specifies a different setting from the first computer the settings from the first computer take priority Page 208 ...

Page 209: ... be saved in Edit Configuration even when I enter the encryption key with Use hexadecimal The setting Use Alphanumeric Characters may be checked on the display but the settings with Use hexadecimal will be saved Page 209 ...

Page 210: ... to a Wireless LAN Access Point If the Wireless LAN Access Point security setting is not specified at the factory the access point may connect automatically upon installation This is a factory specification and not a malfunction Page 210 ...

Page 211: ...ge it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information Your connected printer may not function after the computer 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 select Properties to ...

Page 212: ...ge it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information Your connected printer may not function after the computer 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 select Properties to ...

Page 213: ...Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO computer or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed Page 213 ...

Page 214: ...applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states 5 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database...

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