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Overview of Preinstalled Software

DVgate

Sony Electronics Inc.

Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer's i.LINK

®

port and capture video clips and still images. You can

edit clips from your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. You can also save your images in a
variety of popular file formats.

MovieShaker

Sony Electronics Inc.

MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions, background music, special effects, and text. Just
import your video clips, and "shake" with a click of the mouse. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share
with family and friends.

Network Smart Capture

Sony Electronics Inc.

Network Smart Capture manages the i.LINK

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connection between your computer and an i.LINK interface compatible digital

camera or camcorder. You can capture and enhance video or still images to share with your family and friends over the
Internet or through e-mail.

PictureGear Studio

Sony Electronics Inc.

PictureGear Studio is designed to creatively 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, create custom labels, and design personalized
photo albums or binders to share with friends and family.

SonicStage

Sony Electronics Inc.

The SonicStage jukebox application gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer. SonicStage
software sports high-quality digital audio storage, a music visualizer, a sleek player skin design, audio CD burning capability
(on computer models that include a CD recording device), and a parametric equalizer for fine-tuning audio playback.

SonicStage Premium

Sony Electronics Inc.

SonicStage Premium software is a special jukebox application that supports high-quality digital audio playback and
recording from the Net MD player, FM Tuner, and DVD-RW devices in your VAIO

®

MX computer. Recording from external

analog and digital audio devices, such as CD players and MiniDisc players, is also supported. SonicStage Premium software
includes several standard jukebox features, including a music visualizer, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric
equalizer for fine-tuning audio playback.

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Содержание PCG-SRX99K VAIO User Guide (primary manual)

Страница 1: ...nformation on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer Page 1 ...

Страница 2: ...ry and an AC adapter This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 2 ...

Страница 3: ...uter To use your computer immediately use the supplied AC adapter as the power source The computer charges the battery while you use AC power See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your battery Connecting the AC adapter Turning on the computer Page 3 ...

Страница 4: ...ached to the AC adapter into the DC IN port on your computer or docking station Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter and plug the other end into an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Page 4 ...

Страница 5: ...ly Opening the Computer 2 Press the power button until the power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer If you hold the power button down the computer turns off 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Page 5 ...

Страница 6: ...ys you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computing time Regardless how many batteries you use you can always extend the life of the battery by conserving power See Conserving Battery Power for more information Inserting a battery Removing a battery Displaying battery information Charging a battery Notes on batteries Frequently asked questions The battery that comes with you...

Страница 7: ... UNLOCK switch into the LOCK position If the port replicator is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery Lifting and turning the computer with the port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power Some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate...

Страница 8: ...can remove the battery when the computer is on or off If the computer is on connect the AC adapter and exit a power saving mode before you remove the battery To remove a battery 1 Turn the computer over and slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 2 Slide the battery away from the computer Removing a Battery Page 8 ...

Страница 9: ...our and 11 minutes of battery charge left Battery Information Toolbar Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully discharges also known as the time to empty To close the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the Battery Information toolbar 2 Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu ...

Страница 10: ...d for specific information on the battery Alarms tab Displays the alarm settings which notify you when the battery is fully charged and is too low You can change your computer s alarm settings on this window Click Help in the lower right corner of the window for more information Page 10 ...

Страница 11: ...f Charging the battery takes several hours See your VAIO Computer Specifications on the Welcome page for the approximate time needed to charge your battery Charge the battery at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require more time to charge 1 Insert the battery into the battery bay 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the batte...

Страница 12: ... use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery away from all sources of heat Keep the battery dry Do not open or disassemble the battery Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock Battery life is shorter in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Page 12 ...

Страница 13: ...When is the computer using AC power When the computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed When should I recharge the battery When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a considerable amount of time Page 13 ...

Страница 14: ...ng modes and PowerPanel or power schemes to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Using power saving modes Using PowerPanel Frequently asked questions Page 14 ...

Страница 15: ...ly off Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Your computer enters Hibernate mode with the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the setting you select Some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data...

Страница 16: ...r 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 mode to optimize power management for your system Camera Opt...

Страница 17: ... Controls the processor speed You can select either Performance Adaptive Battery Life or More Battery Life These selections are listed in order from the greatest to least amount of power consumed System Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to activate the Standby mode when it is idle The longer you allow the computer to sit idle while it is not in a power saving mode the more power ...

Страница 18: ...nly turns off power to the hard disk drive i LINK Port Controls the power supply to the i LINK port You can disable power to the i LINK port to conserve power Memory Stick Port Power saving Controls the power supply to the Memory Stick slot You can disable power to the Memory Stick slot to conserve power 1 Slows the processor speed Page 18 ...

Страница 19: ...that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently See Using power saving modes for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode When should I replace the battery If after fully charging the battery the battery power is still low the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Why is the battery warm While the battery is in use or ...

Страница 20: ...Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 20 ...

Страница 21: ...connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Setting up a dial up Internet connection Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Customizing your Internet connection Frequently asked questions Page 21 ...

Страница 22: ... the wall jack Connecting a Telephone Cable Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the m...

Страница 23: ...3 Follow the on screen instructions Page 23 ...

Страница 24: ... party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable via a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up an Ethernet connection to the Inte...

Страница 25: ...4 Click to select the Automatically detect settings check box 5 Click to select the Use automatic configuration script and type an address in the Address box 6 Click OK Page 25 ...

Страница 26: ...language and colors You can also regulate content and set your browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 Click Start point to Settings Control Panel and click Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the tabs to view customizing options 3 Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes 4 Click OK Page 26 ...

Страница 27: ...covery CD s for more information Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provid...

Страница 28: ...sy to gain access to remote and local area networks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and then Networking Using Ethernet and dial up connections Using wireless LAN connections Checking your network connection status Frequently asked questions Types of Networks Page 28 ...

Страница 29: ...to open the Connections tab and click LAN Settings near the bottom of the page The Local Area Network LAN Settings dialog box appears 4 Click to select the Automatically detect settings check box 5 Click to select the Use automatic configuration script and type an address in the Address box 6 Click OK Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Do not connect any other...

Страница 30: ...ss LAN go to http www sonystyle com vaio There are two types of wireless connections An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless dev...

Страница 31: ...Click to select the Enable Data Security check box 2 Select either Use Alphanumeric Characters or Use Hexadecimal depending on the encryption key 3 Type the five character encryption key in the Key 1 box and make sure Key 1 appears in the Encrypt data with box Ask the network administrator for the encryption key if you don t already have it 4 Click Next If the network was not set up with an encryp...

Страница 32: ...rt point to Settings Control Panel and click Wireless Network The Add Edit Configuration Profile window appears Add Edit Configuration Profile Window 3 Click Add The Edit Configuration dialog box appears 4 Type a profile name and select Access Point from the Network Type drop down list if it is not already selected 5 Click Next 6 Type a name in the Network Name box 7 Click Next 8 Set up an encrypt...

Страница 33: ...when selecting this profile check box so you don t have to type the IP Address everytime you want to connect to the network 11 Click Finish To set up a peer to peer group ad hoc network 1 Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON or insert a Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC Card slot See Inserting PC Cards for more information The Wireless LAN indicator turns on Connecting to a Wireless LAN 2 Click Start...

Страница 34: ...o the network 1 Click to select the Enable Data Security check box 2 Select either Use Alphanumeric Characters or Use Hexadecimal 3 Type a five character encryption key in the Key box using either alphanumeric or hexadecimal characters depending on your selection in the previous step 4 Click Next Add Edit Configuration Profile Window 9 Select a power management option and click Next 10 Click to se...

Страница 35: ...e Wireless LAN switch to OFF The Wireless LAN indicator turns off For wireless LAN PC Card connections 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Network and Dial up Connections 2 Right click the appropriate Local Area Connection network icon and select Disable 3 Correctly remove the PC Card See Inserting PC Cards for more information Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remot...

Страница 36: ...onnection status To check the status of your network connection Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to Programs ORiNOCO and click Client Manager The Status box shows information about your network connection Page 36 ...

Страница 37: ... 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 If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Why is the communication speed interrupted or slowed down when...

Страница 38: ...a computer name and select Open with Explorer Double click My Network Places and click Computers Near Me in the My Metwork Places window For more information see Smart Connect Online Help Connecting Another Computer To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers are on 1 Close all open files that are shared with the connected computers 2 Unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on each comput...

Страница 39: ...by or Hibernate restart both computers 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 ...

Страница 40: ...CDs DVDs and Optical Drives Connecting External Optical Disc Drives Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Copying and Playing CDs Playing DVDs Page 40 ...

Страница 41: ...soft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional software i LINK optical disc drives PC Card optical disc drives Frequently asked questions 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 ...

Страница 42: ... active programs to prevent data loss 2 Turn on power to the computer 3 Insert the L shaped connector on the peripheral cable supplied with the i LINK optical drive into the matching port on the rear panel of the i LINK optical drive Connecting the i LINK Optical Drive 4 Turn the LOCK device clockwise to secure the L shaped connector 5 Insert the two prong peripheral cable connector into both the ...

Страница 43: ... a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the i LINK drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 6 Unplug the i LINK optical drive from the i LINK port and DC OUT jack on the computer port replicator or docking station 1 If you connect and use an i LINK optical drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will b...

Страница 44: ...the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Instructions on connecting an optical drive may vary depending on the specific drive you purchased 1 Remove the PC Card from the bottom of the optical drive Removing a PC Card 2 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the logo facing up See Inserting PC Cards for more information ...

Страница 45: ...ow if it is not already selected and click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Select the PC Card drive and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 5 Disconnect the PC Card drive from the computer Page 45 ...

Страница 46: ...s are connected to the computer the software supplied with your computer will not recognize them Turn off your computer and all connected devices Disconnect the devices that are not in use See i LINK optical disc drives for instructions on reconnecting the i LINK device 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 ...

Страница 47: ... disc clicks securely into place If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To ejecting a CD or DVD 1 Turn on the computer and exit...

Страница 48: ...4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 48 ...

Страница 49: ...mputer may vary depending on the model you purchased If you are using a CD RW DVD Combo Drive you can write data to CD Rs and CD RWs Playing CDs Copying files to a CD RW or CD R Do not remove the optical drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Page 49 ...

Страница 50: ...ust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs Some software programs have built in volume controls which you can adjust If there are no volume controls then you can adjust the volume of your computer s built in speakers by doing one of the following Using the Function keys An on screen display may appear notifying you when a change occurs To increase volume press Fn F4 then or To decrease volume press F...

Страница 51: ... speed Your computer does not support 1x writing speed 1 Insert the disc into the optical drive and open the preinstalled Sony SonicStage software by clicking Start and pointing to Programs and SonicStage then clicking SonicStage from the submenu See SonicStage Help for more information on using the program Click Start and point to Programs and SonicStage then click SonicStage Help from the submen...

Страница 52: ...our computer s optical drive and view the video on a TV The type of optical drive installed in or connected to your computer may vary depending on the model you purchased Watching DVDs on your computer Frequently asked questions Page 52 ...

Страница 53: ...lect DVD from the submenu You can also select Automatic Profile Selection which sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the optical drive See Conserving Battery Power for more information 2 Click Start and Shut Down and select Restart then click OK on the Shut Down Windows dialog box to restart the computer 3 Insert the DVD into the CD RW DVD Combo drive 4 Select a...

Страница 54: ...options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole to the right of the Eject button Why isn t the optical drive playing my CD or DVD properly Make sure the CD or DVD was inserted into the drive with the label facing up Make sure the necessary software program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions If the CD or DVD is dirty or damaged the c...

Страница 55: ...t least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Why did the computer LCD screen go blank Your LCD screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the LCD screen See Using power saving modes for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into ...

Страница 56: ...Printer Connections Printing With Your Computer Page 56 ...

Страница 57: ... USB printer or a parallel port printer to your computer To print properly the printer you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Connecting a printer Disconnecting a printer Frequently asked questions Page 57 ...

Страница 58: ...mation If you cannot print once you have connected your computer to your printer see Frequently asked questions in this section for more information To connect a USB printer 1 Locate a USB port on the computer and the printer 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on your computer 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer Connecting a USB Printer Cable See the manual t...

Страница 59: ...are icon on the taskbar The Unplug or Eject Hardware window appears 2 Select the printer in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the correct printer is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 5 Unplug the printer cable from your computer s USB or Printer port...

Страница 60: ...ur computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the instructions that came with your printer for information about installing these drivers Change the default printer port setting although this setting is generally correct for most printers 1 Click Start and point to Settings then click Printers The Printers window appears 2 Right click the printer an...

Страница 61: ...Computer Features Using the Keyboard Using the Touch Pad Using Jog Dial Control Using Memory Stick Media Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs Page 61 ...

Страница 62: ...to a typewriter s but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Key locations and descriptions Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicators Combinations and functions with the Fn key Page 62 ...

Страница 63: ... cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Shift Ctrl Alt 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 ...

Страница 64: ...electing Search from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computer from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Dis...

Страница 65: ... the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or shut down the computer when this indicator is on Num Lock Lights up when the number keys area in the numeric keypad are active When the indicator is off the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Lights up when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on When...

Страница 66: ...r LCD Toggles between the LCD a connected external display and both the LCD and external display Select one display at a time to playback DVDs Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you run this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard...

Страница 67: ...board contains a pointing device called a touch pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Describing the touch pad Customizing the touch pad Frequently asked questions Page 67 ...

Страница 68: ...utton twice Right click Press the right button once In many programs this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch...

Страница 69: ...nable the touch pad 1 Press the Windows key The Start menu appears 2 Press the Up Arrow key to select Programs and press Enter 3 Press the Down Arrow key to select Sony Notebook Setup and press Enter A submenu appears 4 Press the Down Arrow key to select Sony Notebook Setup again and press Enter The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 5 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Touchpad tab 6 Pre...

Страница 70: ... shortcut menus 7 Press Enter to save your changes and close the dialog box If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse was not installed You may need to use your Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Why doesn t the pointer move when I use the touch pad Try restarting your computer Follow these step...

Страница 71: ...s you to open a program folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial Control Using VAIO Action Setup Locating the Jog Dial Control Using Launcher mode Using Guide mode Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony programs Using the Jog Dial Control with other programs Setting the timer Page 71 ...

Страница 72: ...r your computer s Jog Dial control interface and enables you to set a timer to launch a program or document For more information on customizing Jog Dial Control or setting the timer right click the Jog Dial Control icon or in the taskbar and click Help Topics Page 72 ...

Страница 73: ...Locating the Jog Dial Control The Jog Dial Control Page 73 ...

Страница 74: ...the Jog Dial Control icon or and click Help Topics To open the Jog Dial Launcher Press the Jog Dial Control Double click the Jog Dial Control icon on the taskbar Press the Jog Dial Control while pressing Ctrl on the keyboard to switch from guide mode to launcher mode To use the Jog Dial Control 1 Turn the Jog Dial Control to select an item and then press the Jog Dial Control When you select an ite...

Страница 75: ...a program is active Depending on the program you can select items from the Jog Dial Guide window using the Jog Dial Control With some Sony programs you can change the Jog Dial window to List View Simple Menu and Full Menu For more information right click the Jog Dial Control icon or and click Help Topics Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box Page 75 ...

Страница 76: ... Control with Sony programs If Sony programs that support the Jog Dial Control are active you can use the Jog Dial s functions that are allocated to that program For more information see the program s online Help Page 76 ...

Страница 77: ...ram you are using does not support the Jog Dial Control you can still select menu items to perform the following functions 1 Maximize window Minimize window Close window Scroll window Scroll the File menu 1 Some programs do not support these functions Page 77 ...

Страница 78: ...ms even when the computer is off To set the timer 1 Right click the Jog Dial Control icon or on the taskbar and select VAIO Action Setup The VAIO Action Setup dialog box appears 2 In the left panel click Timer The right panel is updated 3 Make sure the Timer Setting tab is open and follow the on screen instructions Page 78 ...

Страница 79: ... designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Selecting Memory Stick media Inserting Memory Stick media Viewing the contents Write protecting Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media Removing Memory Stick media Frequently asked questions Page 79 ...

Страница 80: ... media compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your computer You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media For example you can copy an ordinary file on a MG Memory Stick media that already contains music What is MagicGate Memory Stick media MagicGate Memory Stick media provides copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology Au...

Страница 81: ...ert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator briefly flashes Inserting Memory Stick Media Page 81 ...

Страница 82: ...w print copy or organize your Memory Stick images or data If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick media then follow these steps To view the contents 1 Click My Computer on the desktop The My Computer window appears 2 Double click Removable Disk The Removable Disk window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Page 82 ...

Страница 83: ... Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the write protect tab of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write Protect Tab Page 83 ...

Страница 84: ...ta previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep and back up important data To format Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot See Inserting Memory Stick media for more information 2 From the Start menu point to Programs Memory Stick Utility and then click Memory Stick Formatte...

Страница 85: ...media to finish reading or writing data To remove Memory Stick media 1 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media 2 Make sure the access light is off 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 4 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely...

Страница 86: ...ed music for any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders How do I prevent damage to the M...

Страница 87: ...indow design 1 Click Start and point to Settings Control Panel and click UI Design Selector 2 Click or to view the designs 3 To select a design that appears in the center window click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 4 Click OK Page 87 ...

Страница 88: ...Connecting Mice and Keyboards Using External Mice and Keyboards Page 88 ...

Страница 89: ...device you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer For information about your computer s built in keyboard and key functions see Using the Keyboard in the Computer Features chapter Connecting a mouse or keyboard Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard Frequently asked questions Page 89 ...

Страница 90: ...puter see Frequently asked questions for more information Your computer can be on or off when connecting a mouse or keyboard To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer 1 Locate the USB port on your computer port replicator or docking station 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer One USB port supports one USB device The New Hardware Wizard appears 3 Follow the on screen in...

Страница 91: ...utton When the computer shuts down press the power button again to restart the computer To disconnect the USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is on 1 Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar The Unplug or Eject Hardware window appears 2 Select the appropriate USB device in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device win...

Страница 92: ...pplication Recovery CD s See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you still cannot use the pointer restart the computer You can restart the computer three different ways Press the Windows key and press U When the Shut Down Windows window appears press R to select...

Страница 93: ...Floppy Disk Drives and PC Cards Using Floppy Disk Drives Using PC Cards Page 93 ...

Страница 94: ...ter port replicator or docking station The floppy disk drive enables you to read data stored on a floppy disk Connecting a floppy disk drive Inserting and removing floppy disks Disconnecting a floppy disk drive Carrying the floppy disk drive Frequently asked questions Page 94 ...

Страница 95: ...g the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To connect a floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Insert the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Page 95 ...

Страница 96: ...l facing up 2 Push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a Floppy Disk Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Close all programs that were opened from the disk and wait for the LED indicator to turn off 2 Push the Eject button and remove the disk To avoid losing data do not push the Eject button when the LED...

Страница 97: ...event data loss 2 Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar The Unplug or Eject Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the appropriate device is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 6 ...

Страница 98: ...Carrying the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Carrying a Floppy Disk Drive Page 98 ...

Страница 99: ...urn off 2 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 3 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 4 Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windows taskbar and Turn Off Computer then Restart Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk The floppy disk drive cannot write data to a disk if it is inserted into the dr...

Страница 100: ...ee your VAIO Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer These slots are compatible with CardBus If your computer has more than one PC Card slot use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card Inserting PC Cards Removing PC Cards Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives Frequently asked qu...

Страница 101: ...system The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears on the taskbar indicating your system detected the PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not damage to the connector pins but damage may occur if ...

Страница 102: ...rdware device window appears 4 Make sure the PC Card is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 5 Push the Release button The Release button pops out 6 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card pops out 7 Gently pull the card out of the slot To remove a PC Card while the computer is off 1 Push the Release button once The Release button pops ...

Страница 103: ... specific drive you purchased 1 Remove the PC Card from the bottom of the optical drive Removing a PC Card 2 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the arrow facing the slot See To insert a PC Card for more information Connecting a PC Card Drive Remove the protective cover that is attached to the lens of the optical drive before you use the drive See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for i...

Страница 104: ...hardware device 6 Eject the PC Card from the PC Card slot Page 104 ...

Страница 105: ... Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart your computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting PC Cards for more information You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer Check the manual that came with your PC Card for more information on its use Why does ...

Страница 106: ...Audio and Video Connections Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Using Speakers Using Microphones Page 106 ...

Страница 107: ...connecting an i LINK device Frequently asked questions 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatibl...

Страница 108: ... video recorder 1 Turn on the DV device and the computer 2 Plug the i LINK cable into the i LINK DC In Out port on the DV device 3 Plug the other end of the i LINK cable into the i LINK port on your computer port replicator or docking station The Found New Hardware window appears on the lower right corner of your screen Connecting an i LINK Digital Video Camera Recorder See the manual that came wi...

Страница 109: ... i LINK cable from the i LINK DC In Out port on the computer To disconnect the i LINK digital video recorder when the computer is on 1 Double click Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the i LINK DV recorder in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected and click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 3 Make sure the i...

Страница 110: ...ital video camera recorder three different ways Select one set of instructions from the following list If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled software the Digital Video Device window appears when you connect the camera to the computer Select the program you want to use in this window and click OK Click Start and click All Programs Select a software program in whi...

Страница 111: ...device that requires power from the i LINK port The i LINK port cannot supply power to the external device The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that accompanied your software for more informati...

Страница 112: ... 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 information on operating conditions and...

Страница 113: ...nect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer port replicator or docking station Connecting a computer monitor Connecting a projector Selecting a Display Mode Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector Page 113 ...

Страница 114: ...Make sure the computer monitor is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Turn off the computer 3 Plug the display cable connector into the Monitor VGA port on the computer 4 Turn on the computer monitor if it is not already on and then turn on the computer 5 Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer and the monitor See Selecting a Display Mode for more information Connecting...

Страница 115: ...ay cable into the projector 5 Plug the audio cable connector into the Headphone jack on the computer 6 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the projector 7 Turn on the projector if it is not already on and then turn on the computer 8 Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer and the projector See Selecting a Display Mode for more information Connecting a Pro...

Страница 116: ...he desktop and click Properties from the drop down list The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Settings tab and then click Advanced The Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties dialog box appears Intel Graphics Controller Properties screen 3 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the icon on the panel of your display choice For more information click th...

Страница 117: ...t the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the display or Monitor VGA cable from your computer s port Disconnecting the external display when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 117 ...

Страница 118: ...e and connect external speakers If you want to purchase speakers make sure the speakers are designed for computer use You can shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Connecting speakers Disconnecting external speakers Adjusting the volume Enabling the audio feature Frequently asked questions Page 118 ...

Страница 119: ... may damage the data stored on the floppy disks To connect speakers to your computer 1 Turn down the volume of the speakers 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack on the computer 3 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the speaker Connecting External Speakers See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on its installation and use Page 119 ...

Страница 120: ...Disconnecting external speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphone jack on the computer Page 120 ...

Страница 121: ...nd down to decrease volume 3 Click to cancel any Mute check boxes that are selected Sound device Function Volume Control Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones Wave Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume CD Audio Adjust the volume of the CD in the optional optical drive Microphone Adjust the internal or e...

Страница 122: ...nd click Control Panel 2 Click System The System Properties window appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window which lists the hardware devices appears 4 Double click DVD CD ROM drives 5 Double click the listed drive name and click the Properties tab 6 Click the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected Page 122 ...

Страница 123: ... and Fn F4 key combinations if the correct speakers are not selected Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 Select the Audio tab and click Advanced in the Sound Playback box The Advanced Audio Properties window appears 3 Click the Speakers tab if it is not already selected 4 Select the correct stereo speakers from the Speaker setup shor...

Страница 124: ...computer Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use If you wish to purchase a microphone shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Connecting a microphone Disconnecting a microphone Using a microphone or other device to record Frequently asked questions Page 124 ...

Страница 125: ...icrophone jack1 on the computer Connecting a Microphone See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on its installation and use 1 A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 125 ...

Страница 126: ...Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the microphone cable from the Microphone jack on the computer Page 126 ...

Страница 127: ... Click the Select check box at the bottom of the Microphone column if it is not already turned on Close the Recording Control window 5 Click Start and select All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder The Sound Sound Recorder window appears For help using Sound Recorder click Help in the Sound Recorder window To adjust the volume for recording sound You can only adjust the volu...

Страница 128: ...stions Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer See Connecting a microphone for more information Page 128 ...

Страница 129: ...Preinstalled Programs Software Programs On Your Computer DVgate Application Notes Program Support Information Page 129 ...

Страница 130: ...e supplied with all of the software listed in Software overview depending on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation Program overview Frequently asked questions Page 130 ...

Страница 131: ... You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplies access information and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail newsgroups a Personal Start Page free ...

Страница 132: ... Camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share via e mail A smart solution for computer digital audio video and network convergence Smart Connect On selected models Sony Electronics Inc Smart Connect enables you to use an i LINK cable to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that s...

Страница 133: ...ur preinstalled software and answers to frequently asked questions WinDVD InterVideo Inc WinDVD software is a simple to use DVD player including all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player while also offering advanced display and navigation features such as zoom pan bookmark and time search Page 133 ...

Страница 134: ...onnected to the docking station it may change the drive letters of the docking station disk drives or PC Card disk drives If this occurs the program you are using may not find certain files Do one of the following Remove the PC Card and restart your computer Do not insert the PC Card while using that program Change the drive letters of the docking station disk drives or the PC Card disk drives See...

Страница 135: ...DVgate Application Notes Recording images to a digital video device Adjusting image resolution Saving to your hard disk drive Page 135 ...

Страница 136: ...tatus cable connection while you are recording images to a digital video device using DVgate software close all open programs and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate may cause this situation to occur For more information on DVgate software see the DVgate online help Page 136 ...

Страница 137: ... the resolution 1 From the DVgate Motion Monitor window click Setup 2 From the shortcut menu point to Settings and then select Low Resolution The settings you change in this menu affect the images in the monitor window only Movie data imported to your hard drive and images recorded to DV devices will not be affected Page 137 ...

Страница 138: ...video capture from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you should defragment or format the D partition regularly To defragment a partition 1 Back up all files you want to save 2 From the Start menu on the Windows taskbar point to Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragmenter dialog box appears 3 Sele...

Страница 139: ...ss EarthLink Inc Web site http support earthlink net e mail support earthlink net telephone 800 890 5128 or 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 510 859 0308 900 820 83241 hours M F 8 A M 5 P M Pacific time 1 Support from 510 859 0308 is free of charge but subject to delays Support from 900 820 83...

Страница 140: ... 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 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 ...

Страница 141: ...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 141 ...

Страница 142: ...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 142 ...

Страница 143: ...igh quality photos create custom labels and design personalized photo albums or binders to share with friends and family SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox application gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a music visualizer a sleek player skin design audio CD burning capability on compute...

Страница 144: ...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...

Страница 145: ...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 145 ...

Страница 146: ...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...

Страница 147: ... 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 ...

Страница 148: ...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...

Страница 149: ...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...

Страница 150: ...ng more help Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK interface compatible peripherals to your computer such as an optical drive or hard disk drive make sure they are compatible with your computer s Microsoft Windows operating system and verify the required operating conditions of ...

Страница 151: ... Consult the picture and table below for a description of icons and buttons on the main window Network Smart Capture Main Window Button or Icon Description 1 Finder Window Displays images in real time 2 Help icon Displays Help documentation 3 Data list Displays thumbnails of captured images 4 Display Image icon Opens captured images in the Finder Window 5 Save As icon Enables you to save an image ...

Страница 152: ...tton Records the image in the Finder Window 12 Web Camera button Captures still images according to specified settings 13 Movie Mode button Captures moving images 14 Still Mode button Captures still images Page 152 ...

Страница 153: ... view setting options for your still image capture The Still Image Setting window appears Still Image Setting Window The Still Image Options window has three tabs Basic Choose between Normal or Self timer capture modes and select a folder destination for your images Image Quality Select the image size in pixels and adjust the image quality Common Enable or disable the shutter sound 5 Click each ta...

Страница 154: ...2 Click the thumbnail images or arrows to the right of the Finder Window to view your captured images As each image is captured it appears in the Finder Window Page 154 ...

Страница 155: ...or your movies when recording video clips Image Quality Adjust the image quality reduce noise and set the maximum recording time for your movie capture Common Enable or disable the shutter sound 5 Click each tab to view options and set preferences To apply effects to an movie see Applying effects to your images and movies You can remove all special effects by clicking the No Effects button To capt...

Страница 156: ...e Change Setting icon to view the available options for your image capture The Web Camera Setting window appears Web Camera Setting Window The Web Camera Setting window has five tabs Basic Select a folder destination to store your images set your maximum observation time and choose your dial up setting Capture Interval Set your Web camera to capture images at intervals or whenever there is movemen...

Страница 157: ...icture To open the Effect Setting window 1 Click the Select Effect icon near the bottom of the screen The Effect Setting window appears Effect Settings Window 2 Use the drop down list to view and select available effects 3 Click Details to adjust settings for selected effects other than Frame 4 Click Apply To remove an effect Select None from the drop down list Page 157 ...

Страница 158: ...d by e mail Launches your e mail program with a new message window containing the still image as an attachment Upload to ImageStation 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 Delete Discards any or all of your s...

Страница 159: ...ImageStation icon on the right side of the screen The ImageStation Login window appears ImageStation Login Window For first time users the ImageStationSM registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process Click Register to ImageStation and follow the on screen instructions If you are already a registered member type your login name and password and click Login It is recommende...

Страница 160: ...Microsoft Windows XP From the Start menu click All Programs Network Smart Capture and click Help from the submenu Microsoft Windows 2000 From the Start menu click Programs Network Smart Capture and click Help from the submenu Click the Help icon on the Network Smart Capture window Network Smart Capture Help icon Page 160 ...

Страница 161: ...igh quality photos create custom labels and design personalized photo albums or binders to share with friends and family PictureGear Studio main window Photo albums binders and photo collections can only be viewed or edited using PictureGear Studio software To share a PictureGear Studio creation over the Internet or by using another computer use the Export feature See the section To export a photo...

Страница 162: ...window Select Import Photo using PictureGear Studio PhotoCollection to proceed directly to the PhotoCollection Import Window See Step 2 1 Click Import Photo Your connected digital camera camcorder or Memory Stick media is displayed in a Select Device window Connect your digital camera or camcorder to your computer or insert your Memory Stick media into the appropriate slot before attempting to imp...

Страница 163: ...ictures The Adjust window displays an enlarged version of the picture on the right and thumbnail versions on the left Save to relocate the individual picture to a new folder Delete to remove the picture from the photo collection Rotate to change the picture s position Trim to crop the picture or capture a specific area 5 Click Finish Importing to save the imported pictures in a photo collection Pa...

Страница 164: ...ow 2 From the thumbnail view click to select pictures Hold down the Ctrl key while clicking to select several pictures Use Ctrl A to select all of the photos in a folder 3 Manage your pictures with these additional tools and features Rotate to change the picture s position View to enlarge a thumbnail view Slideshow to place the selected pictures into an organized slideshow customizing the slidesho...

Страница 165: ...d as thumbnails on the right Binder window You can create your own custom binder styles by clicking Create Title 2 Select a binder style then click New Page Available photo sources are displayed as thumbnails 3 Click to select a photo An information form appears 4 Fill in your information and click OK An art palette window appears To create an original page with art or stamps use the decoration fe...

Страница 166: ...o work on a previously created album do not click Create New Album Instead select the desired album from the Album Collection view on the right side of the window 3 To select the photos you want to include in your album from available folders click List The Photo List window appears Photo List window 4 Click Create the Album with the selected photo s after making your picture selection s A Select ...

Страница 167: ... Layout window appears Select Layout window 6 Click to select a page layout for your album Use the scroll bar to view all available layout designs A preview of your selected design and page layout is displayed Scroll through your album using the book icons at the bottom of the window Album preview window Page 167 ...

Страница 168: ...sing another computer use the Export feature To export a photo album There are three export formats available Export as a Flash File to create a small file that can be viewed using Microsoft Internet Explorer Export as a Light Package to create a compressed file that can be viewed on a computer Export as a Full Package to create an uncompressed file to be saved to recordable media such as a CD R C...

Страница 169: ...ow 4 Click Browse and navigate to the destination folder Enter a file name if desired 5 Click Export A progress window appears briefly Finish Exporting window 6 An export completion message window appears displaying the file name and file size Click Return to Edit Album Screen Page 169 ...

Страница 170: ...nt to create and click Start Creating The initial creation window appears The initial window varies depending on the item you are creating 3 Make selections for the picture s design layout and custom decoration for the item you wish to create 4 Set the number of copies to be printed and select a connected printer Click Print Use the appropriate paper when creating items such as postcards labels or...

Страница 171: ...al audio files while maintaining copyright information Taking advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage software sports a music visualizer a sleek player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Page 171 ...

Страница 172: ...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 172 ...

Страница 173: ...stration click the Help button SonicStage source icons Main window Music Drive View the audio files stored in the music database or registered to a Playlist CD View the contents of the audio CD or CD R Enables you to record audio files to the hard disk drive MS View the audio files stored on the MagicGate Memory Stick media if one is inserted in the Memory Stick slot Devices Media View the status ...

Страница 174: ...view images synchronized to the audio file s sound 5 Content Area Playlist view Displays the playlists that are contained within the Categorized List you selected Double click a playlist to view its tracks 12 Internet button Displays or hides the Internet window where you can download or stream audio files via EMD services 6 Categorized List Tree view Displays the playlists stored in the Music Dri...

Страница 175: ...connection Follow these steps to disable this function 1 Click Menu 2 Select CD Settings 3 Clear the Start playing the CD automatically check box 2 Open SonicStage software using the Start menu See Starting SonicStage Software for more information 3 When the Main Window appears click The Recording Assistant Window appears 4 Select the CD icon in the Source box and then select the Music Drive icon ...

Страница 176: ...upported for all audio CDs 8 Click Change CD Recording Format on the Record Window to select a different recording format and bit rate See the online SonicStage Help guide for more information 9 You have two options for recording the audio tracks on a CD 1 Click the Record All button to record all the tracks on a CD 2 Click the Rec Selection button to record the specific tracks you checked in the ...

Страница 177: ... the Start menu See Starting SonicStage Software for more information 3 When the Main Window appears click Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and the Check In Out Window appears 4 Click to view the List Area of the Check In Out Window Check In Out Window 5 Select the playlist that contains the track that you want to check out The tracks in the playlist ar...

Страница 178: ... the external device or media To check in more than one track at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click the additional songs 4 Click Check In or drag and drop the track s onto the Playlist view panel to begin the check in process If you want to check in all of the tracks in the external device or media click the Check In All button To cancel check in click or click Stop which is located in the mi...

Страница 179: ... 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 divide one song into two by using the Combine and Divide features Sim...

Страница 180: ...purchase and install Adobe Premiere software install this software to ensure maximum compatibility with Sony digital camcorders To install VAIO Edit Components 1 Insert your Application Recovery CD 2 into your optical drive 2 Click Start click My Computer and click your optical drive 3 Click Support and click VEC 4 Double click Setup The VAIO Edit Components installation wizard starts 5 Follow the...

Страница 181: ...e 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 REQUIRES AGREEM...

Страница 182: ...Memory Upgrades Upgrading Your Computer s Memory Page 182 ...

Страница 183: ...dule and amount of memory installed on your computer Also see Typical expansion memory configuration Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use refer to your VAIO Computer Specifications Precautions and procedures Typical expansion memory configuration Removing and installing memory modules Confirming added memory capacit...

Страница 184: ...urce and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you install or remove a memory module Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle mate...

Страница 185: ...Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB 128 128 0 256 128 128 Page 185 ...

Страница 186: ...ool down before you remove the screws 4 Use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screws on the bottom of the computer To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screws 5 Turn the computer over so you are looking at the keyboard and place your fingers behind the last row of keys 6 Gently lift the keyboard up and turn it over the touch ...

Страница 187: ...en slot at a 45 degree angle Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the computer Installing a New Memory Module 3 Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated and close the computer cover 4 Replace the fastening screws on the bottom of the computer 5 Make sure the system memory matches the amount of installed memory See Confirming added memory ...

Страница 188: ...oint to Programs and then point to Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 4 Click the About This Computer tab if it is not already open Make sure the System Memory displayed in the left panel matches the amount of memory installed The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display ad...

Страница 189: ...Using the Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Page 189 ...

Страница 190: ...Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual software programs 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 ...

Страница 191: ...Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Using the Application Recovery CD s Using the System Recovery CD s Page 191 ...

Страница 192: ...pplication Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CD s 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and right click My Computer 2 Click Properties The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Dev...

Страница 193: ...Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport or contact Sony Customer Support at 1 888 4 SONY PC Page 193 ...

Страница 194: ...nd Drive D The original preinstalled operating system and software programs are restored Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard drive All original factory settings operating system and preinstalled software are 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 exter...

Страница 195: ...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 the Windows operating system Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system Page 195 ...

Страница 196: ...ubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Batteries Troubleshooting the Printer Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Networks Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs Troubleshooting i LINK Drives Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives Troubleshooting PC Cards Troubleshooting Audio Video Connections Troubleshooting the LCD screen Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Trou...

Страница 197: ...ip remove the battery plug it in again and turn on the power Why does a BIOS error appear when my computer starts When the battery is low on power your system may not start properly and the message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup may appear at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter 3 Press the Down Arrow key to se...

Страница 198: ...ut Down When the Shut Down Windows dialog box appears select Shut Down and click OK If your computer does not turn off press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Security dialog box appears and you can turn off the computer from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button to turn off the computer Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remo...

Страница 199: ...r 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 Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Prope...

Страница 200: ...t of time Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power For some software programs and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Standby or Hibernate When should I replace the battery If afte...

Страница 201: ...puter You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the instructions that came with your printer for information about installing these drivers If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate reset the printer connection 1 From the Start menu point to Settings and click Printers 2 Right click the icon o...

Страница 202: ... and hold the power button When the computer shuts down press the power button again to restart the computer Why doesn t the touchpad work You may have disabled the touchpad without connecting a mouse to the computer See Customizing the touch pad for more information Restart the computer to activate the touchpad again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click adjust the butto...

Страница 203: ...row key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer You may need to use your supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the touchpad or mouse d...

Страница 204: ...very CD s for more information Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider...

Страница 205: ...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 If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Why is the communication speed interrupted or slowed down when ...

Страница 206: ...more information see Connecting Another VAIO Computer 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 com...

Страница 207: ...equires software make sure the software is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the computer remove the disc and check the disc for dirt or damage If you see video but cannot hear audio follow these steps Make sure your optical drive does not have the mute settin...

Страница 208: ...de press any key to activate the computer screen If the display mode is set to external display press and hold the Fn key while you press F7 several times Why don t my changes appear on the computer LCD screen You may need to refresh the computer screen Press the Windows key and press D twice Page 208 ...

Страница 209: ...re connected to the computer the software supplied with your computer will not recognize them Turn off your computer and all connected devices Disconnect the devices that are not in use See i LINK optical disc drives for instructions on reconnecting the i LINK device 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 var...

Страница 210: ...the LED indicator to turn off 2 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 3 Reconnect the floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Insert the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 4 Restart the computer 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Shut Down 2 Select Restart and click OK Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk T...

Страница 211: ...Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart your computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting PC Cards for more information You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer Check the manual that came with your PC Card for more information on its use Why does a...

Страница 212: ...o mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information Why don t the Fn F3 or the Fn F4 key combinations work The computer may not recognize the Fn F3 and Fn F4 key combinations if the correct speakers are not selected Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjust ...

Страница 213: ...nnection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your syste...

Страница 214: ...ndicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen If the display mode is set to external display such as TV press and hold Fn while you press F7 several times Why don t my changes appear on the computer LCD screen You may need to refresh the c...

Страница 215: ...orded music for any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders How do I prevent damage to th...

Страница 216: ...r that is connected to the docking station it may change the drive letters of the docking station disk drives or PC Card disk drives If this occurs the program you are using may not find certain files Do one of the following Remove the PC Card and restart your computer Do not insert the PC Card while using that program Change the drive letters of the docking station disk drives or the PC Card disk...

Страница 217: ...stem Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows For operating system support you can access Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your programs netw...

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