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Содержание PCG-R505ELP VAIO (primary manual)

Страница 1: ...r 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 Click here to view your computer s hardware specifications and software information Page 1 ...

Страница 2: ...following aspects of your new computer Using the Keyboard Using the Touchpad Using the 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 4: ... Screen 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 appl...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 7: ... menu Ctrl 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 w...

Страница 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...

Страница 9: ...nu 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 touchpad f...

Страница 10: ...al Control and Jog Dial Navigator software which enables you to scroll through applications folders and documents from a predefined list The Jog Dial Control and Jog Dial Navigator are only compatible with preinstalled Sony software Using the Jog Dial Control Page 10 ...

Страница 11: ...ow See Using the Indicate Window 2 Rotate the center Jog Dial Control to scroll up and down a selected menu 3 Press the Jog Dial Control to select a menu item listed between the two arrows on the Jog Dial Launcher 4 If necessary press the Back button to return to the previous menu Page 11 ...

Страница 12: ...right clicking the taskbar and selecting Jog Dial from the Toolbar menu To make the Indicate Window reappear right click the taskbar and select Jog Dial from the Toolbar menu Hide it by right clicking anywhere on the Indicate Window and selecting Hide Indicate Window from the menu To make the Indicate Window reappear right click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar and select Display Indicat...

Страница 13: ...her button The Jog Dial Launcher window appears Jog Dial Launcher To select the Application mode 1 Click APPS on the Indicate Window 2 Click the Jog icon The Jog Dial Navigator or the Jog Dial Guide windows appears depending on the application you are using Jog Dial Guide Jog Dial Navigator Page 13 ...

Страница 14: ... Scroll or Application mode 1 Rotate the Jog Dial Control until the menu item you want to select appears between the two center arrows or is highlighted 2 Press the Jog Dial Control Pressing the Jog Dial Control is the equivalent of pressing Enter Page 14 ...

Страница 15: ...vigator icon on the taskbar A pop up menu appears 2 Select Jog Dial Setting The Jog Dial Setting window appears 3 Make your changes and click OK For information about Jog Dial settings right click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar and click Help Page 15 ...

Страница 16: ...al s functions that are allocated to that software1 For more information on functions allocated to software see the software application s online Help For more information about Jog Dial Navigator right click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar and click Help 1 Some software applications do not support these functions Page 16 ...

Страница 17: ...devices such as another hard disk drive to your computer It also lets you connect to a network using a PC Network Interface Card NIC The PC Card slot accommodates one Type II PC Card This slot is compatible with CardBus You do not need to turn off your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Page 17 ...

Страница 18: ...matically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the 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 Page 18 ...

Страница 19: ... the computer from the docking station for more information Notes on using PC Cards For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem Some PC Cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC Ca...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 21: ...a Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark To insert a Memory 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 medi...

Страница 22: ...ects pull it out Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely from the slot 1 MagicGate Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony C orporation 2 Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony C orporation Page 22 ...

Страница 23: ...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 23 ...

Страница 24: ...mat 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 To insert a Memory Stick media for more information 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click My Computer 3 Under Devices with Removable Storage right click Sony Memory Stick MG and select Format The Format Sony Memory Stick M...

Страница 25: ...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...

Страница 26: ...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...

Страница 27: ...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 27 ...

Страница 28: ...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 28 ...

Страница 29: ...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 29 ...

Страница 30: ...e 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 four 4 seconds Standby uses more power than Hibernate Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Page 30 ...

Страница 31: ...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...

Страница 32: ...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...

Страница 33: ... Other Places box on the left click My Network Places 3 In the Network Tasks box click Add a network place or click Set up a home or small office network depending on your configuration Depending on your choice either the Add Network Place Wizard or Network Setup Wizard window appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions Page 33 ...

Страница 34: ...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 34 ...

Страница 35: ...eless 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 Connecting to a wireless LAN Page 35 ...

Страница 36: ...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...

Страница 37: ...n a specific range To communicate with an Access Point 1 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 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections 4 Double click the Wireless Network Connection icon The Connect to Wireless Netw...

Страница 38: ...twork Connections 4 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties 5 Select the Wireless Networks tab 6 Click Add The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears Setting Wireless Network Connection Properties 7 Type a six digit name in the Network name SSID box 8 Click the Data encryption WEP enabled check box to select it 9 Click the Network Authentication Shared mode c...

Страница 39: ...16 Click OK Page 39 ...

Страница 40: ...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 40 ...

Страница 41: ...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 41 ...

Страница 42: ...onnecting the Docking Station Using a Floppy Disk Drive Using an 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 42 ...

Страница 43: ...de you with the following A floppy disk drive An optical drive A back panel that enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer as shown below Back Panel 1 USB ports 5 Ethernet Network port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 2 VGA monitor port 6 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 3 Serial port 7 Printer port 4 DC In port Left 1 Left lever 3 Floppy disk drive 2 Air vent 4 i LINK network switch Right Page ...

Страница 44: ...1 Docking station connector 4 DC In indicator 2 Optical drive 5 Right lever 3 UNDOCK switch Page 44 ...

Страница 45: ... 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...

Страница 46: ...e docking station Follow one of the procedures below to disconnect the docking station when the computer is off or on To disconnect 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...

Страница 47: ...tation from the Start menu 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar 2 Select Undock Computer The Undock Complete pop up window appears 3 Release and remove your computer See To disconnect the docking station when the computer is off for instructions Wait for the docking indicator to switch off before undocking the computer Docking Indicator To disconnect the docking station using the UNDOCK switch 1 S...

Страница 48: ...py 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 handling flo...

Страница 49: ...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 it ge...

Страница 50: ...alfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD Do not install the software that comes with PCGA DVD51 A drive To play an audio CD 1 Insert the CD into the optical disc tray The Audio CD window opens 2 Select either Play Audio CD using Windows Media Player or Play Audio CD using SonicStage 3 Click OK To write data to a CD R...

Страница 51: ... 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...

Страница 52: ... 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 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 p...

Страница 53: ...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 after res...

Страница 54: ...ormation on its installation and use Connecting a 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 a...

Страница 55: ... 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 ...

Страница 56: ... 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 56 ...

Страница 57: ... 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...

Страница 58: ...e external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software 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 dev...

Страница 59: ...wo 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 system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with a...

Страница 60: ...work 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 another computer 6 Af...

Страница 61: ...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...

Страница 62: ...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 62 ...

Страница 63: ...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 63 ...

Страница 64: ... 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...

Страница 65: ...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...

Страница 66: ... 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 Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Page 66 ...

Страница 67: ...art on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then Sony Notebook Setup 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 67 ...

Страница 68: ...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...

Страница 69: ... 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 69 ...

Страница 70: ... system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power the new profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your computer Refer to PowerPanel help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbar To customize Power Management settings You can customize ...

Страница 71: ...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...

Страница 72: ...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 ...

Страница 73: ... 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 73 ...

Страница 74: ...can display detailed information for each of the batteries in your computer The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer s general battery information Refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information Page 74 ...

Страница 75: ...skbar 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 battery capacity Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully drains also referred to as the...

Страница 76: ...Battery icon descriptions Battery Icon Battery Status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery Page 76 ...

Страница 77: ...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 77 ...

Страница 78: ... video controller which enables 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 Page 78 ...

Страница 79: ... the display mode does not switch do the following 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes and then 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 exter...

Страница 80: ...ndow click Other Control Panel Options 3 Double click UI Design Selector 4 Click or and select the desired design 5 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 80 ...

Страница 81: ... the text controlled by Windows XP Professional operating system Menus help files and icons generated by Windows XP Professional are shown in your selected language All other software applications are displayed in English as the default language The multilingual user interface language option is not designed to replace a localized version of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system U...

Страница 82: ...he Languages tab 4 From the Language used in menus and dialogs drop down menu select the desired language English francais Português español 5 Click Apply then click OK 6 The Change Regional dialog box appears Click OK 7 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Logoff Restart your computer for the settings to take effect Additional users can also change to their desired language s without eff...

Страница 83: ...in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats drop down menu to view the available country choices Select the desired country 4 Click Customize to change the number currency time and date sett...

Страница 84: ... preinstalled memory Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use refer to your computer s Specifications 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 the Amount of Memory Page 84 ...

Страница 85: ... 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...

Страница 86: ...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 86 ...

Страница 87: ... 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 keyboard then pr...

Страница 88: ...isplay 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 Touch a metal object such as the connecto...

Страница 89: ... 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 89 ...

Страница 90: ... 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 Setup screen Page 90 ...

Страница 91: ...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 91 ...

Страница 92: ...line is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with easy to use e mail Manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests AT T WorldNet Service AT T Corp AT T WorldNet Service offers fast reliable Internet access Customer benefits include Web based e mail video e mail multiple e mail accoun...

Страница 93: ...uickTime software RealPlayer RealNetworks Inc RealPlayer software is a high quality streaming media player that supports many digital media formats The user friendly interface has enhanced navigation capabilities allowing you to access and enjoy audio and video programming over the Internet RealPlayer software is your gateway to a superb Internet multimedia experience Smart Capture Sony Electronic...

Страница 94: ...gent provides immediate interactive online support with information about your preinstalled software and answers to frequently asked questions WinDVD 2000 InterVideo Inc WinDVD 2000 software is a simple to use DVD player that offers all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player including advanced display and navigation features such as zoom pan bookmark and time searc...

Страница 95: ...Inc Web site http www aol com telephone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc Web site http support earthlink net e mail support earthlink net telephone 800 890 5128 800 890 6356 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin support telephone 949 387 7800 900 820 83241 hours...

Страница 96: ...ctronics 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 Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 1 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4 S...

Страница 97: ...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 97 ...

Страница 98: ...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 98 ...

Страница 99: ...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...

Страница 100: ...Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Page 100 ...

Страница 101: ...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...

Страница 102: ...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...

Страница 103: ...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 103 ...

Страница 104: ...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 Wireless LAN functions Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshoot...

Страница 105: ...rce 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 compu...

Страница 106: ...rce 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 compu...

Страница 107: ...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...

Страница 108: ...s 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 Enter key The me...

Страница 109: ...ously and click Turn Off Computer 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 click Turn Off Compute...

Страница 110: ...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 110 ...

Страница 111: ...eed See PowerPanel Help for more information To reduce fan noise 1 Right click the CPU Performance 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 111 ...

Страница 112: ...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 112 ...

Страница 113: ...onnect the AC adapter and all cables from your docking station 3 Set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the unmarked side with a thin pen tip 4 Connect the docking station to the computer 5 Turn on your computer Do not set the i LINK network switch when the computer is on This causes the computer to malfunction Set the i LINK network switch after removing all cables ...

Страница 114: ...onnect the AC adapter and all cables from your docking station 3 Set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the unmarked side with a thin pen tip 4 Connect the docking station to the computer 5 Turn on your computer Do not set the i LINK network switch when the computer is on This causes the computer to malfunction Set the i LINK network switch after removing all cables ...

Страница 115: ...ocking station 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 Connecting the Docking Station for more information Page 115 ...

Страница 116: ...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 116 ...

Страница 117: ...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 117 ...

Страница 118: ...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 118 ...

Страница 119: ... 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 119 ...

Страница 120: ... 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 120 ...

Страница 121: ...My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen Page 121 ...

Страница 122: ...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 122 ...

Страница 123: ...y display 1 Click Start then Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Move the Screen resolution slider to change your video resolution Page 123 ...

Страница 124: ...A UMS1 series USB mouse verify 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 Application Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 124 ...

Страница 125: ...A UMS1 series USB mouse verify 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 Application Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 125 ...

Страница 126: ...ad 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 All Programs Press the Enter key 2 Select Sony Notebook Setup and press the Enter key Select Sony Notebook Setup again 3 Select the Touchpad tab and press the Alt S keys simultaneously 4 Make sure the Buttons tab is open and change the button a...

Страница 127: ...n menu and select Restart If you still cannot restart your computer 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 your su...

Страница 128: ...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 that the floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Page 128 ...

Страница 129: ...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 that the floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Page 129 ...

Страница 130: ...rnal speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the computer Click Start on the Windows taskbar then Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 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 ...

Страница 131: ...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 131 ...

Страница 132: ...ables 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 132 ...

Страница 133: ...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 133 ...

Страница 134: ...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 134 ...

Страница 135: ...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 135 ...

Страница 136: ...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 136 ...

Страница 137: ...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...

Страница 138: ... 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 138 ...

Страница 139: ...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...

Страница 140: ...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...

Страница 141: ... 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 Application Recovery CD to reinstall the modem drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more i...

Страница 142: ... 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 Application Recovery CD to reinstall the modem drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more i...

Страница 143: ...d modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP check the following Ask your telephone company to verify 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 experiencing ...

Страница 144: ...Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions I cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the left side of the computer is in the ON position Page 144 ...

Страница 145: ...Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions I cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the left side of the computer is in the ON position Page 145 ...

Страница 146: ...l Panel 2 Click Network Connections 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box is displayed 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab and check if the Access Point is displayed in the Available networks window Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions...

Страница 147: ...ss Point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the Access Point Check if your computer and the Access Point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or nearer to any access point you may be using Page 147 ...

Страница 148: ...de device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or nearer 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 148 ...

Страница 149: ...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 further Page 149 ...

Страница 150: ...Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then System The System Properties window opens 3 Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager The Device Manager window opens listing your computer hardware devices 4 Double click DVD CD ROM drives 5 Double click the appropriate drive name 6 Click the Properties tab 7 Select the Enable digital CD a...

Страница 151: ...Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then System The System Properties window opens 3 Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager The Device Manager window opens listing your computer hardware devices 4 Double click DVD CD ROM drives 5 Double click the appropriate drive name 6 Click the Properties tab 7 Select the Enable digital CD a...

Страница 152: ...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 152 ...

Страница 153: ...ndow appears 4 Double click Ports COM LPT and then ECP Printer Port LPT1 5 Select the Port Settings tab and choose a different LPT Port Number 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 and select Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Printers and Faxes 3...

Страница 154: ...ndow appears 4 Double click Ports COM LPT and then ECP Printer Port LPT1 5 Select the Port Settings tab and choose a different LPT Port Number 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 and select Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Printers and Faxes 3...

Страница 155: ...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 155 ...

Страница 156: ...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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