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Unpacking Your Notebook

Recovery CDs

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System Recovery CD(s) —

Allows you to restore the software titles that

were shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased
accidentally. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony
computer you purchased.

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Application Recovery CD(s) —

Allows you to reinstall individual

applications or device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased.

Other

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Setting up your VAIO® Notebook (poster)

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Packet containing special product offers

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To use these recovery CDs, you need to purchase either the PCG-CD51/A CD-ROM

drive, or the PCGA-DVD51/A DVD drive. (Windows Me does not support

PCGA-CDRW51).

Содержание VAIO PCG-3212

Страница 1: ...VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG SR17 PCG SR17K ...

Страница 2: ...re subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Progra...

Страница 3: ...hone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible Avertissement Pour prévenir tout risque d incendie ou d électrocution garder cet appareil à l abri de la pluie et de l humidité Pour prévenir tout risque d électrocution ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu à une personne qualifié...

Страница 4: ...nterference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Comme le faisceau laser utilis...

Страница 5: ...incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary d...

Страница 6: ... promenade du Portage 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the...

Страница 7: ...e such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to th...

Страница 8: ... que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d énergie électrique des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d eau métalliques s il y en a sont raccordés ensemble Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui même il doit avoir recours à un service d inspection des installations élect...

Страница 9: ...ting a Power Source 25 Starting Your Computer 31 Shutting Down Your Computer 32 Using Your VAIO Notebook 33 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touchpad 38 Using a Floppy Disk Drive optional 40 Connecting the CD DVD Drive optional 43 Using PC Cards 47 Using Smart Connect 50 i LINK Interface 51 Connecting an i LINK device 51 VAIO Action Setup 54 The Jog Dial Control 54 ...

Страница 10: ...g to the Local Area Network LAN 72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 74 Connecting an External Display 75 Recording from a Microphone or Audio Equipment 77 Adding Memory 80 About the Software on Your Computer 87 Movie Shaker 91 PictureGear 94 For Answers to Your Software Questions 96 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 99 Troubleshooting 103 Getting Help 115 Specifications 117...

Страница 11: ... audio and video quality High quality MPEG1 digital video which supports full screen display 10 4 inch Active Matrix LCD screen and enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Microsoft Windows Operating System Your system includes the Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition or the Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system Comm...

Страница 12: ...system how to contact software vendors and solve common problems The Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Getting Started manual Explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Software CD Microsoft Word 2000 CD Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the Sony computer you purchased Remove the following hardware...

Страница 13: ...e the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Application Recovery CD s Allows you to reinstall individual applications or device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased Other Setting up your VAIO Notebook poster Packet containing special product offers To use these recovery CDs you need to purchase either the PCG CD51 A CD ROM drive or the PCGA DVD51 A DVD drive Windows Me does ...

Страница 14: ... mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forwa...

Страница 15: ...ubject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95º F 35º C or less than 40º F 5º C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Provide a...

Страница 16: ... of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Cleaning Your...

Страница 17: ...een becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On Moisture Condensation If the computer is brought direc...

Страница 18: ...VAIO Notebook User Guide 20 ...

Страница 19: ...ibes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices Locating Controls and Connectors Front 1 Power indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 MG Memory Stick indicator 4 Hard disk drive indicator 5 Num Lock indicator ...

Страница 20: ...VAIO Notebook User Guide 22 6 Caps Lock indicator 7 Scroll Lock indicator 8 Microphone 9 LCD screen 10 Keyboard 11 Touchpad 12 Power 13 Left right button 14 Speakers Back 1 Battery connector ...

Страница 21: ...Locating Controls and Connectors 23 Left 1 DC In connector 2 Air vent 3 VGA adapter output for connecting an external display 4 USB connector 5 Memory Stick media slot 6 Memory Stick eject button ...

Страница 22: ...nector 3 Jog Dial control 4 PC Card eject button 5 PC Card slot 6 i LINK IEEE1394 S400 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that the unit contains an IEEE1394 con nector All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other 7 Phone line jack i m ...

Страница 23: ... adapter PCGA AC16V1 into the DC In connector on the notebook 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Bottom 1 Battery lock lever 2 Battery release lever Connecting AC Adapter Notebook DC In AC adapter supplied Power cord supplied The icon indicates the location of the DC In connector on the left side of your notebook ...

Страница 24: ...thout turning off the notebook when your notebook is connected to the AC adapter Before inserting or removing a battery pack close the cover 1 Move the lock lever on the bottom of the notebook to the UNLOCK position 2 Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the notebook and then slide the battery toward the notebook until it clicks into place 3 Slide the ...

Страница 25: ...additional hours The battery indicator light on the front of the notebook indicates the status of the battery pack To Remove the Battery Pack You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the notebook when your notebook is connected to the AC adapter Before inserting or removing a battery pack close the cover Battery Indicator Light Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The not...

Страница 26: ...mputer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm Do not place heavy objects on the AC adapter or its cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use only the AC ada...

Страница 27: ...ry pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully ...

Страница 28: ...utility See Using Power Saving Modes on page 63 The battery pack supplied with your notebook is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing Your notebook may not ...

Страница 29: ...rrow key To increase the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key Opening Power Switch Windows Me only When starting your notebook for the first time the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear Please select OK to begin initial setup If you do not execute the initial setup you cannot use part of VAIO original hardware functions such as Jog Dial Control Power Management tool scroll...

Страница 30: ...ds disconnect USB devices end Infrared Communication 2 Restart the computer You can restart your computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode See Controlling Powe...

Страница 31: ...and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen the four arrow keys which also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Esca...

Страница 32: ...offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the equivalent of clic...

Страница 33: ... and then Files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find 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 Inse...

Страница 34: ...ard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active The character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The 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 yo...

Страница 35: ...play Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the Monitor connector on the port replicator and both LCD and external display Fn F12 System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to the ori...

Страница 36: ...ou can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad Touchpad Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right button Left button Touchpad Pointer ...

Страница 37: ...along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed Web Assist Tap Off and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Properties click the Start button on the Windows taskbar point to set...

Страница 38: ...nnect a Floppy Disk Drive Plug the USB cable from the optional floppy disk drive into the USB connector on the computer The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting a floppy disk drive Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Floppy disk drive optional Attached USB cable USB connector ...

Страница 39: ... indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Removing a Floppy Disk Drive When the Computer is On 1 Double click in the task tray 2 The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog displays 3 Select the hardware device you wish to remove by clicking it 4 Click Stop Inserting a Diskette Removing a Diskette If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions...

Страница 40: ... Floppy Disk Drive Handling Diskettes Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Windows Me only If you remove the USB Disk the internal memory stick becomes disabled If you have removed the USB Disk by mistake instead of the USB floppy take the following steps to recover it...

Страница 41: ...lick the System icon 3 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager 4 Double click the drive you use under DVD CD ROM drive 5 Click the Property tab and make sure the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device box is checked To Connect the CD Drive 1 Remove the PC card slot protector from the PC card slot See Using PC Cards on page 47 for details 2 Remove the PC card from the bottom si...

Страница 42: ... card slot with the SONY logo facing up See Using PC Cards on page 47 for details Removing the PC Card Inserting the PC Card A protective cover is attached to the lens of the CD ROM drive at the factory Before using the CD ROM drive remove this protective cover ...

Страница 43: ...t 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place 3 Close the tray by pushing it gently The BUSY indicator on the drive flashes while your notebook is reading data from the disc Using the CD ROM Drive Inserting a Disc Eject button Disc ...

Страница 44: ...rints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled mois...

Страница 45: ... Bus ZV Zoomed Video port is not available Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device ...

Страница 46: ... card with the correct orientation Do not carry your computer while touching the head of a PC card such as a wireless LAN card pressure or shock may damage the connector pins For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the System Suspend or System Hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recog...

Страница 47: ...clicking it 4 Click Stop 5 Confirm the correct device is selected in the Stop a hardware device dialog box 6 The message PC Card can now be safely removed from the system appears Click OK 7 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 8 Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions Removing a PC Card Release button ...

Страница 48: ...ware allows you to use an i LINK cable optional to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect or preinstalled Windows Me You can then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer See Smart Connect online help for more information Connecting with an i Link Cable When you connect...

Страница 49: ...i LINK IEEE1394 connector which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a compatible digital video camera recorder To connect a Digital Video Camera Recorder Plug one end of an i LINK cable into the S400 connector on the right side of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out connector on the digital video camera recorder If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory S...

Страница 50: ...nt recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate may cause this to occur occasionally For more information on DVgate see the DVgate online help The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently Only Sony digital video cameras and connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible See the manual th...

Страница 51: ...ie data imported to the hard disk and images recorded to DV devices will not be affected Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate Motion software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D DVgate Motion saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C par...

Страница 52: ...ection explains how to use the Jog Dial control For information on how to change the Jog Dial control settings right click the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray and click Help Topics Using the Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial control on the right side of the unit The Jog Dial control enables you to open an application folder or document from a predefined list by rota...

Страница 53: ...e Jog Dial control while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode 1 Turn the Jog Dial control to select the item you want then press the Jog Dial control The window switches to the guide mode and shows the Jog Dial s function 2 Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function 3 To select another item switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1 Guide...

Страница 54: ...the Jog Dial control you can still perform the following functions Some software does not support these functions Action Description Maximize or Minimize Window Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size of the active window Press again to minimize or return to normal window size Finish Window Press the Jog Dial control button to close the active application Scroll Press the Jog Dial c...

Страница 55: ... used for external data storage Types of Memory Stick Media Two types of Memory Stick media are available The first type MagicGate hereafter referred as MG Memory Stick media is provided with copyright protection The second type simply referred to as Memory Stick media does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate media You can use both media with your notebook For music which requires ...

Страница 56: ...e media carefully Avoid dropping bending or subjecting it to shock or vibration Do not attempt to disassemble the Memory Stick media Do not allow the media to get wet Avoid using or storing the Memory Stick media in any of the following Locations subject to high temperatures or direct sunlight i e the interior of a vehicle parked in bright sunlight Locations exposed to high humidity or corrosive s...

Страница 57: ...tents of the Memory Stick To confirm that the Memory Stick media is inserted correctly check the Removable Disk S drive To check the drive 1 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop 2 Check that the Removable Disk S icon is displayed in the My Computer window Inserting a Memory Stick Media Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing toward the slot To avoid damaging the computer or...

Страница 58: ...at the Memory Stick media indicator light is off 2 Push in the Memory Stick media eject button If you cannot find the Removable Disk S icon take the following steps Double click the System icon in Control Panel Device Manager appears If you cannot find the icon that you are looking for click Display all the options of the Control Panel Click the Refresh button ...

Страница 59: ... like a Sony digital video camera recorder or digital still camera Insert the media into the Memory Stick media slot and save your movie or still image as data files to the Memory Stick media Use Sony s PictureGear software preinstalled with your notebook to move the files to a Memory Stick media Removing a Memory Stick Media Large image files require more time to load to a Memory Stick media Medi...

Страница 60: ... Memory Stick media is designed with a write protect tab to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection Using a Compatible Device 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 LOCK LOCK LOCK ...

Страница 61: ...When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has three distinct power saving modes System Idle System Suspend and System Hibernation When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automat...

Страница 62: ...m Idle mode Press Fn S You can also use PowerPanel utility to enter System Idle mode To return to normal mode Press any key System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The power indicator light flashes in amber while in this mode To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn Esc You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System S...

Страница 63: ...s reduced video quality after returning from a power saving mode you should close that application before your computer enters a power saving mode For maximum audio and video performance use PowerPanel to select either the AC Power Profile or the Power Management Off profile If your battery level falls to less than 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut ...

Страница 64: ...ge the internal backup battery fully keep the AC adapter connected for more than 24 hours after turning the power on You can use your computer while charging the battery The operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then changed before the operating system completely enters the lower power state To restore the notebook to its normal ope...

Страница 65: ...u can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals Phone line page 68 Local Area Network LAN page 72 CD DVD drive page 43 i LINK device page 51 Universal Serial Bus USB device page 74 External display page 75 ...

Страница 66: ...ck on the inside of the phone line jack cover Make sure you insert the phone cable from the rear of the notebook and that the modular jack clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack In order to register your notebook online register your software or use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line You must also register your notebook to receive the extended warranty Openin...

Страница 67: ... lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Note The internal fax modem can only be connected to a subscriber telephone line Do not connect it to a PBX Private Branch Exchange Connecting to the PBX may cause a major system ma...

Страница 68: ...The Dialing Properties dialog box displays Windows Me At the Dialing Rules tab and then click Edit The Edit Location dialog box displays Windows 2000 4 Select Tone or Pulse from Dialing Mode Windows Me and Windows 2000 5 Click OK to close the Dialing Properties or Edit Location dialog box and then click OK to close the Modems Properties or Phone and Modem Options dialog box 6 Open the modular jack...

Страница 69: ...a failure or fire Some PBXs may use the same electric requirements as the subscriber telephone line of the local telephone company Ask the manufacturer of your PBX or your PBX maintenance agent for compatibility Connecting Telephone Cord to Line Jack Telephone with Two Modular Jacks Note When you complete the connections you must use your communication software to adjust the settings for your tele...

Страница 70: ...ine the internal fax modem may not operate successfully Select the appropriate mode adopted in your country You can select it from the Modem Properties dialog box Connecting to the Local Area Network LAN For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network please ask your system manager Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network You can exchange data with other devices on a network b...

Страница 71: ...n Wizard displays Follow the online instructions to connect to the network To set network components Windows Me 1 Right click My Network Places and select Properties 2 Click the Configuration tab This will give you access to a listing of installed network components If you do not see the component you desire click Add and follow the on screen installation instructions To set network components Win...

Страница 72: ... of the computer Plug the USB cable into this port You must use a USB cable optional to connect a printer to your computer You can use the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series or the optional Sony floppy disk drive PCGA UFD5 with this notebook Plug the USB device into the USB port You do not need to turn off your computer See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on in...

Страница 73: ...r supplied into this port If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet To Connect a Projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display Connecting a Monitor See the manual that came with your monitor for more information on installation and use to Notebook display Power cord Display cable optional VGA...

Страница 74: ...ess Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices Connecting a Projector See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use See Selecting the Display Mode in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for more information Projector Audio cable optional VGA Display adapter supplied RGB signal cable...

Страница 75: ...ndow appears 3 In the Adjust Volume panel select Recording and then click OK The Recording Control window appears 4 Select either Microphone or Line Adjusting sound volume in the Recording Control window When Microphone or Line are not displayed in the Recording Control window from the Options menu click Properties click the item you want to display in Control and then click OK To increase the sou...

Страница 76: ...dow select Playback and click the check box of the item you want to display in Control Click OK To make the microphone echo 1 From the Start menu select Settings and click Control Panel In the Control panel double click YAMAHA DS XG 2 Select the Echo tab Sound device Function Volume Control Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones WAVE Adjust the wavfile sound or the effected sound o...

Страница 77: ... tray located in the lower right corner of the Desktop window 1 From the Options menu select Properties 2 In the Volume Adjust window select Recording and then click OK The Recording Control window appears You can adjust the sound using the Smart Label software included or the sound recorder When recording or using microphone echo some software options may not be available Sound device Function Te...

Страница 78: ...g a Memory Module The notebook is equipped with two memory slots You can expand the memory in both slots up to a maximum of 256 MB The PCG SR17 PCG SR17K has 64 MB of memory preinstalled in each of the slots for a total of 128 MB You can remove those modules and replace them with 128 MB in each slot for a total of 256MB Sony recommends memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Cen...

Страница 79: ... it The package protects the module from electrostatic discharge Store a memory module in its protective package or wrap it in aluminum foil To install a Memory Module 1 Turn off the notebook and all peripheral devices 2 Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the notebook and then remove the batteries The interior of the notebook becomes extremely hot during operation Wait at least one hour...

Страница 80: ...from its package touch a metal part of the notebook to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body Remove the module from its protective package 6 Install the memory module by holding the module edge connector pointing down with the notch on the right and then insert it diagonally into an empty slot Lower the memory module until it clicks into place on both ends Opening the Display P...

Страница 81: ...y aligning it with the notch on the keyboard and then setting it on the keyboard Handle the palm rest gently to avoid breaking the attached cable Installing a Memory Module Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the notebook Empty slot ...

Страница 82: ... Removing a Memory Module 1 Turn off the notebook and all peripheral devices Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the notebook and then remove the battery 2 Perform Steps 2 and 3 for Installing a Memory Module The notebook interior becomes extremely hot during operation Wait about one hour for the notebook to cool down before you remove the screws Aligning the Palm Rest Notch on keyboard ...

Страница 83: ...irection of the arrow Perform Steps 6 and 7 for Installing a Memory Module Confirming Added Memory Capacity 1 Turn on the notebook 2 Click the Start button point to VAIO and then click Sony Notebook Setup 3 Click the About This Notebook tab Check the System Memory displayed in the left panel to confirm that the correct memory amount is displayed If the memory amount on the display is not correct s...

Страница 84: ...VAIO Notebook User Guide 86 Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box ...

Страница 85: ...you can enhance restore and be creative with your photos Includes built in guided activities stock photos clip art and templates to assist you Adobe Premiere LE Adobe Systems Inc Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on the monitor window Create video clips up to three hours lo...

Страница 86: ... effects features Media Bar software seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy to use software interface Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer delivers the web the way you want it It is safe easy to use and you can personalize how you access the web Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when ...

Страница 87: ...tents of an entire folder Quicken 2000 Basic Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken works just like your checkbook so it is easy to learn and use Quicken manages all your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans You can even pay your bills online Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mai...

Страница 88: ...t Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent About Your Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or erased files System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased acc...

Страница 89: ...en saved in a format most computers can play Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip s to the Clip tray you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30 second scene Main Window Clip tray...

Страница 90: ...e Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text adjusting the color and contrast and modifying the length of clips Shaker Tray Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray Working Panel Sound Color Speed Effect Palette Trim Palette Monito...

Страница 91: ...s on the Product tray See Help for more details on saving movies 2 Click Export 3 Select the format in which you want the document to be saved 4 Click Next 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved 6 Name the file 7 Click Save To preview an Effect click on the clip in the Working panel monitor Your clip displays with the new effect on the Effect tray monitor Exporting movies may take a ...

Страница 92: ... in a collection 3 From Collection menu select Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click OK Creating a Photo Album 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album 2 From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 3 Choose the type of Album you want and click OK 4 Now add more pictures frames text and effects 5 When you are finished select Create Album in File menu or...

Страница 93: ...ens and click OK If 35mm lens is selected the prompt does not appear to select a different lens click the lens icon 5 Click the panoramic icon near the bottom of the window 6 Click Full Stitch Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 1 Select the MPEG file 2 From the Movie Sound menu select Scene break down 3 Then select Movie Stitch to create a panoramic picture We recommend 12 landscaped or 1...

Страница 94: ... fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT Web site http support mcafee com phone 408 988 3832 e mail cybr nai com hours M F 9AM 5PM Central Time Web site http www netscape com phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site s http www ar...

Страница 95: ...88 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Web site http www sonicfoundry com phone 608 256 5555 fax 608 256 7300 e mail support sonicfoundry com hours M F 8 AM 7 PM CT Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www microsoft com support phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 Support from 1 888 4SONYPC i...

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Страница 97: ...ware title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CDs to reinstall individual applications or device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 101 The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook computer you purchased The System Recovery utility gi...

Страница 98: ...ans you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you choose the Full Restore without Format option you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support The optional CD ROM drive PCGA CD51 A or the D...

Страница 99: ...pplication Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CDs allow you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you do need to reinstall all the softwar...

Страница 100: ... to run the Application Recovery CDs If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CDs contact Sony Customer Support Some applications on the Application Recovery CDs must be decompressed before the installation process begins Your screen does not change while the files are decompressed The time to decompress an application varies and may be as long as 30 minutes Your system may incl...

Страница 101: ... and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook indicates that the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in To Connect a USB Device on page 74 If you plugged the notebook i...

Страница 102: ... Yes and then press Enter The notebook restarts My notebook starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive non bootable If a non bootable diskette is in the drive follow these steps 1 Turn off the notebook and then remove the diskette 2 Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly If Wind...

Страница 103: ...nnot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete If the previous step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds This turns off the power If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD and restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remo...

Страница 104: ...d is compatible with your notebook s Windows operating system The Power Management setting is not responding Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then changed before the notebook completely enters the lower power state To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability Close all open applications Push and hol...

Страница 105: ...nnected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your display for more information I want to change the video resolution of my display You can use independent controls to change the video resolution of your display Click Start point to Settings point to Control Panel and then click the Display ico...

Страница 106: ... Down Windows dialog box then press Enter If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above press Ctrl Alt Delete to restart the notebook If you cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete to stop playback and ...

Страница 107: ...multipurpose drive bay Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions A dirty or damaged disc may cause the notebook to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the notebook remove the disc and then check it for dirt or damage If you see video but can not hear au...

Страница 108: ...ed off appears Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off your notebook and all connected devices Disconnect the devices that are not in use Check the connections for each device then restart your notebook The i LINK compatible d...

Страница 109: ...ick the System icon The System Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button 3 Double click Network Adapter right click Klsi USB Ethernet Device Adapter and then select Disabled My PC card is not working Make sure the PC card is compatible with Microsoft Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using If y...

Страница 110: ...DVgate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile My voice related software does not work properly Disable echo function of the microphone by taking the following steps 1 Click Start point to Settings and then point to Control Panel 2 Click Yamaha DS XG 3 Click the Echo tab and remove the checkmark Click OK Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Tr...

Страница 111: ...s If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Troubleshooting audio My speakers have no sound If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers You can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial control If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 and then press or to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial contr...

Страница 112: ...er port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the Customizing Your Notebook manual for details on using Sony Notebook Se...

Страница 113: ...from the Windows desktop Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your 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 PC Support Provides instant access to info...

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Страница 115: ...nd Capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Modem V 90 K56flex compatible modem Expansion Capabilities One PCMCIA type II Slot Card Bus support Built in Capabilities Microphone Stereo speakers Touchpad Telecommunication Capabilities Data fax send receive Connection Capabilities Phone line RJ 11 i LINK IEEE1394 1 USB port Microphone Jack Mic in Line in DC In Headphone MagicGate Memory Stick VGA ...

Страница 116: ...ed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 140 F 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 95 F 35 C MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary Your system may contain...

Страница 117: ...loading 26 power status 27 rechargeable 25 removing 27 battery power 25 brightness adjusting 31 37 built in speaker 22 37 volume 37 buttons Start 32 C cameras digital video recorder 51 canceling commands 34 Caps Lock indicator light 36 CD media handling 46 CD ROM discs cleaning 46 handling 46 inserting 45 CD ROM drive closing lid 45 connecting 43 47 using 43 CD RW 43 charge status indicator light ...

Страница 118: ...ectors battery 22 DC In 23 25 USB 40 correction keys 33 34 Ctrl key 34 cursor movement keys 33 customer assistance support options 115 D DC In 23 25 digital video camera recorder 51 diskettes ejecting 41 handling 42 inserting into drive 41 troubleshooting 108 disposal of lithium ion battery 6 drives 43 CD ROM 43 floppy disk 40 DV In Out 24 51 DVD 43 DVD media handling 46 DVD ROM drive tray trouble...

Страница 119: ...nector 24 Help Getting 115 help 115 I i LINK 24 51 IEEE1394 24 51 indicator lights 36 battery 22 27 36 Caps Lock 36 charge status 27 hard drive 22 36 Num Lock 36 power 21 Scroll Lock 22 36 input devices 5 Insert key 33 34 inserting battery pack 26 diskettes into drive 41 installing hardware 67 peripherals 67 interference 4 17 internal speaker See speakers J Jog Dial 54 K keyboard 22 33 35 37 L Lau...

Страница 120: ...e troubleshooting 107 mouse help 39 multiple phone lines 69 N navigation keys 33 Num Lock indicator light 36 numeric keypad area 33 O online help 115 operator keys 34 output devices 5 P party phone lines 69 PC card inserting 47 release button 47 slot 47 slot protector 47 troubleshooting 111 Type II 47 phone connecting line 68 jack 68 laws governing 6 Power 22 power 36 indicator light 21 switch 31 ...

Страница 121: ...ny Fax on Demand service 115 speakers built in 22 troubleshooting 113 Start button 32 starting computer 31 startup problems 32 switching display 37 monitor 37 System Hibernation mode 37 64 System Idle mode 37 64 System Recovery CD s 99 System Suspend mode 37 64 T technical support support options 115 touchpad 22 38 troubleshooting 103 startup 32 103 turning on computer 31 TV interference 4 TV inte...

Страница 122: ...VAIO Notebook User Guide 124 W Windows Explorer 35 Find window 35 Help 35 key 34 key combinations 35 Start button 32 taskbar 32 Windows 2000 13 Windows 98 taskbar 105 ...

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