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Connecting a multimedia device

You can connect a multimedia device, such as a multimedia computer monitor or projector, to your computer. Connecting a
multimedia device enables you to display images on your computer screen (LCD), the multimedia device, or both.

For information on connecting a TV to your computer, see

Playing DVDs.

To connect a multimedia computer monitor or projector

Plug the device into an AC outlet.

Plug the video cable into the Monitor (VGA) port

on your computer. If you are using a multimedia computer

monitor, which has built-in speakers and a microphone, you and also plug the audio cable into the Headphone

jack

on your computer to hear sound.

To locate the Monitor port and Headphone jack, see "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of

your printed VAIO

Computer Quick Start.

Connecting a Projector

Turn on the device (if it is not already on), and then turn on your computer.

Press the

key combination to toggle the display between your computer, the monitor, or both. See

Selecting a display

for more information.

See the guide that accompanied your projector for more information on its installation and use.

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Содержание VAIO PCG-FR130

Страница 1: ...reinstalled 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 View the VAIO Computer Specifications which lists your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information such as d...

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: ... computer immediately use the supplied AC adapter as the power source While the computer uses AC power it automatically charges the battery if it is inserted 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: ...connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Page 4 ...

Страница 5: ...fting the lid You may need to hold the bottom of the computer firmly to lift the lid 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 Adjust the brightness of the computer screen by pressing the Fn F5 keys Page 5 ...

Страница 6: ...can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computing time For information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power for more information Inserting a battery Removing a battery Locating battery information Charging a battery Notes on batteries Frequently asked questions The battery that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase ...

Страница 7: ... the battery bay If the computer is on it automatically detects the battery Inserting a Battery 4 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place Some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate mode If you are using battery power save your data frequently to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode See Using power sav...

Страница 8: ...n 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 Push the battery bay cover down to open it 2 Pull the battery out of the battery bay 3 Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks into place Removing a Battery Page 8 ...

Страница 9: ... for instructions on how to set up this shortcut To display the power icon on the taskbar 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Advanced tab and then select Always show icon on the taskbar in the Options box The power icon appears on the taskbar See the power ...

Страница 10: ... or off However the battery will charge faster when the computer is off 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 A...

Страница 11: ... 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 11 ...

Страница 12: ...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 long time When should I replace the battery If after charging the battery the battery power is still low the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should I be concerned that the installed battery is w...

Страница 13: ...r saving modes and 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 power schemes Frequently asked questions Page 13 ...

Страница 14: ...umes the lowest level of power Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the setting you select Since some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer 2 Cl...

Страница 15: ...nance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears with the Power Schemes tab selected 3 Select a power scheme from the drop down menu in the Power schemes box Each power scheme is preset to utilize your power supply efficiently according to your computing functions Select the power scheme that best explains how you want to use your computer 4 Click Apply The computer detect...

Страница 16: ...op down menus in the Power buttons box See Using power saving modes for information on how Standby and Hibernate modes affect power consumption 4 Click Apply The computer detects your changes To activate Hibernate mode you may first need to enable it See Frequently asked questions for more information Page 16 ...

Страница 17: ...m from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently See To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options P...

Страница 18: ...Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 18 ...

Страница 19: ...nnecting 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 19 ...

Страница 20: ...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 modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Connect your ...

Страница 21: ...5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 21 ...

Страница 22: ...mputer Quick Start Connecting an Ethernet Cable 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port and the other into the network connection To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a network connection 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears New Connecti...

Страница 23: ...4 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 23 ...

Страница 24: ... You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the tabs to view options 4 Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes 5 Click OK Page 24 ...

Страница 25: ... Recovery CDs 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 Prov...

Страница 26: ...ks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and Support and then Networking and the Web Using Ethernet and dial up connections Using wireless network connections Checking your network connection status Frequently asked questions Types of Networks The computers represented in this graphic may not be identical to the model you purchas...

Страница 27: ...t point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard appears Network Setup Wizard 3 Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information window follow the on screen instructions and then close the window 4 Follow the Network Setup Wizard instructions Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Do not connect any other ty...

Страница 28: ... computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information 2 From the Start menu point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information window follow the on screen instructions and then close the window 4 Click Connect to the network at my workplace and then click N...

Страница 29: ...d LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range A computer to computer ad hoc network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the...

Страница 30: ...0 to 26 hexadecimal characters 9 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 10 Make sure Enable IEEE 802 1x authentication for this network is selected 11 Click Connect If the network does not appear in the Available wireless networks list box 1 Click Advanced on the Wireless Network Connection dialog box The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Con...

Страница 31: ...etwork key in the Network key box The key should be between 5 and 13 ASCII characters or 10 to 26 hexadecimal characters 8 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 9 Click OK The network name appears in the Preferred networks list box To set up a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 Insert a Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC Card slot See Inserting PC Cards for more information Insert...

Страница 32: ...ork Connection dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection 6 Click Advanced The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Properties 7 Click Add The Wireless network properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Properties Page 32 ...

Страница 33: ...N functionality open the Wireless Network Connection Status window and click Disable See Checking your network connection status Move the Wireless LAN switch to OFF The Wireless LAN indicator turns off For Wireless LAN PC Card connections open the Wireless Network Connection Status window and click Disable See Checking your network connection status Follow these steps to remove the Wireless LAN PC...

Страница 34: ...e a wireless Ethernet or dial up connection you can check the status of that connection by double clicking the Wireless Network Connection icon on your taskbar The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears Wireless Network Connection Status Page 34 ...

Страница 35: ...ce may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicated 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 MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access poi...

Страница 36: ...product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software programs operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connector 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 P...

Страница 37: ...rk Setup Wizard 4 Follow the on screen Network Setup Wizard instructions 5 When you are prompted type in a unique computer name for each computer You will use this unique name to differentiate the two computers once they are networked together The Workgroup name should remain the same for the two networked computers 6 When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on screen instructions click Start on t...

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Страница 39: ...sconnect 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 computer To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are off Unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on each computer Page 39 ...

Страница 40: ...oth computers For more information see Connecting VAIO 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 wi...

Страница 41: ...CDs and DVDs Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Copying and Playing CDs Playing DVDs Page 41 ...

Страница 42: ... 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 cover blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To eject a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a ...

Страница 43: ...4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 43 ...

Страница 44: ... and Playing CDs Your computer comes equipped with a CD RW DVD drive which plays DVD and most DVD R discs and reads and writes data to CD R and CD RW discs Playing CDs Copying files to a CD RW or CD R Page 44 ...

Страница 45: ...To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs Some programs have built in volume controls which you can adjust If there are no volume controls then 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 the Fn F4 keys To decrease volume press the Fn Shif...

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Страница 47: ...h 24x speed Your computer does not support 1x or 2x writing speed To copy files to a CD RW or CD R 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RWdisc into the optical drive For more information see Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action CD Drive Window 2 Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously 3 In the Folders panel on the left...

Страница 48: ...tions on the CD Writing Wizard CD Writing Wizard Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc 1 The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 48 ...

Страница 49: ...eo on a TV The type of optical drive installed in or connected to your computer may vary depending on the model you purchased Connecting your computer to a TV Playing DVDs on a TV Disconnecting your computer from a TV Playing DVDs on your computer Frequently asked questions Page 49 ...

Страница 50: ... of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start To connect a TV to your computer 1 Locate the A V OUT jack on the computer 2 Plug one end of an audio video AV cable not supplied into the A V OUT jack 3 Plug the other end of the AV cable into the audio and video ports on the TV Connecting a TV 4 Switch the TV input channel to external input See the guide that accompanied your TV for information on how t...

Страница 51: ...eed to restart the DVD software 6 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 7 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as InterVideo WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as InterVideo WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program Systems equipped with a CD RW DVD dri...

Страница 52: ...Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio video AV cable from the A V OUT jack on the computer Page 52 ...

Страница 53: ...ase the brightness of the computer screen The lower the brightness the more battery power you conserve For more information on conserving battery power see Conserving Battery Power 3 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 4 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as InterVideo WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as InterVideo W...

Страница 54: ...n Make sure the computer is on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work click Start on the Windows taskbar and click My Computer Right click the optical drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole to the right of the Eject button What do I do if ...

Страница 55: ...our Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Why did the computer screen LCD go blank Your computer 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 computer screen See Using power saving modes for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into a p...

Страница 56: ...Fn F8 key combination will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Switching the display while a DVD is playing may cause the computer to malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Is the CD RW reading speed slower than the CD ROM or CD R reading speed Generally the CD RW reading speed is slower than the CD ROM and the CD R reading speeds although reading speeds vary d...

Страница 57: ...Printer Connections Printing With Your Computer Page 57 ...

Страница 58: ...atible with many popular printers However to ensure the best performance printers must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Connecting a printer Disconnecting a printer Frequently asked questions Page 58 ...

Страница 59: ...n the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer The New Hardware Wizard appears Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use To connect a parallel printer 1 Plug the printer cable into the Printer port on your computer See Locating Contro...

Страница 60: ...nd then Printers and Faxes If the computer recognizes the printer it will be listed in the Printers and Other Hardware window If the computer does not recognize the printer you may need to install the printer driver software See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use Page 60 ...

Страница 61: ... printer cable when the computer is on or off Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a printer Unplug the printer cable from the computer Page 61 ...

Страница 62: ...rinter for more information If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer You may need to change the default printer port setting although this setting is generally correct for most printers 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog bo...

Страница 63: ...Computer Features Using the Touch Pad Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs Page 63 ...

Страница 64: ...ice called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard 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 64 ...

Страница 65: ...liding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Moving your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally Equivalent to scrolling horizontally The scroll function is av...

Страница 66: ...the list of hardware devices and press the Down Arrow key to select Alps Pointing device then press Enter The Alps Pointing device Properties window appears 8 Press Enter to select the Enable Device button The Device Problems Troubleshooting Wizard window appears 9 Press Enter to select the Next button and then press Enter again to select the Finish button 10 Press the Tab key to select the Close ...

Страница 67: ...eriencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See To enable the touch pad You may need to use your supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the touch pad or mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CDs for more information How do I change the left and right button assignments If your compute...

Страница 68: ... Start and then Control Panel 2 In the left panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click UI Design Selector 4 Click or to view the designs 5 Click Apply to select a design that appears in the center window The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 6 Click OK Page 68 ...

Страница 69: ...Mice and Keyboards Using the Keyboard Connecting Mice and Keyboards Page 69 ...

Страница 70: ...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 Indicator lights Combinations and functions with the Fn key Page 70 ...

Страница 71: ...s used to 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 Ctrl Alt Shift 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...

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Страница 73: ...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 74: ... on Num Lock Press this key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps Lock Press this key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press Shift while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indi...

Страница 75: ...xternal device Select one display at a time when playing a DVD Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work Fn F8 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected TV and both the LCD and TV Select one display LCD or TV when playing a DVD Connect the TV cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F8 will not work You cannot use the Fn F8 func...

Страница 76: ...e 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 Key locations and descriptions Connecting a mouse or keyboard Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard Frequently asked questions Page 76 ...

Страница 77: ...ter 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start One USB port supports one USB connection 2 If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation some devices require separate ...

Страница 78: ...e or keyboard when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the mouse or keyboard when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a mouse or keyboard Unplug the USB cable from the USB port Page 78 ...

Страница 79: ...l 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 Turn Off Computer window appears press R Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight the menu bar...

Страница 80: ...Floppy Disk and PC Card Connections Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using PC Cards Page 80 ...

Страница 81: ...Drive Your computer is equipped with a floppy disk drive The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Inserting and removing floppy disks Protecting floppy disks Frequently asked questions Page 81 ...

Страница 82: ...th the label 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 access the floppy disk 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk To avoid losing data do not pus...

Страница 83: ...Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets direct sunlight and heat sources Page 83 ...

Страница 84: ... in the drive See Inserting and removing floppy disks for instructions on how to insert the disk properly If the disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature Page 84 ...

Страница 85: ...NIC See 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 Frequently asked questions Page 85 ...

Страница 86: ...Card into the slot this 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 the connector pins but damage may occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the PC Card slot while the computer is being transported Inserting a PC Card Page 86...

Страница 87: ...ove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the PC Card 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 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 ...

Страница 88: ... 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 guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use Why does an exclamation mark appear...

Страница 89: ...Audio and Video Connections Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Using Speakers Using Microphones Page 89 ...

Страница 90: ...ly 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 compatible i LINK device for more information...

Страница 91: ...l device The i LINK port supports transfer rates of 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 programs you use See the help guide that accompanied your program for more information To connect an i LINK digital video recorder 1 Turn on the digital video DV device and the computer 2 Plug ...

Страница 92: ...ect the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off Simply unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on the computer Disconnecting the cable when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 92 ...

Страница 93: ...digital 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 programs 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 program in which to ...

Страница 94: ...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 pr...

Страница 95: ...ctors You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Connecting a computer monitor Connecting a multimedia device Selecting a display Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector Page 95 ...

Страница 96: ...t a computer monitor 1 Make sure the computer monitor is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port on the computer 3 If it is not already on turn on the computer monitor 4 Press the Fn F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both the computer and monitor See Selecting a display for more information Connecting a Computer Monitor Page 96 ...

Страница 97: ...uter If you are using a multimedia computer monitor which has built in speakers and a microphone you and also plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack on your computer to hear sound To locate the Monitor port and Headphone jack see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Projector 3 Turn on the device if it is not already on ...

Страница 98: ...e LCD and TV Select one display LCD or TV when playing a DVD Connect the TV cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F8 will not work You cannot use the Fn F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive To switch the display using the Display Properties settings Depending on the external display you may need to connect the display to the computer b...

Страница 99: ...ontal span Extends the image horizontally across the LCD display and the external monitor Vertical span Extends the image vertically across the LCD display and the external monitor You may not be able to display the computer screen LCD and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Page 99 ...

Страница 100: ...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 100 ...

Страница 101: ...chase 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 speakers Adjusting the volume Enabling the audio feature Frequently asked questions Page 101 ...

Страница 102: ...ield 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 Speakers See the guide that accompanied your speakers for more information on its installation and use Page 102 ...

Страница 103: ...Disconnecting 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 103 ...

Страница 104: ...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 Player Adjust the volume of the CD in the optical drive Microphone1 Adjust the internal or external microphone...

Страница 105: ...lick Performance and Maintenance and 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 select...

Страница 106: ...more information Why can t I hear sound from my speakers If the computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See that program s help guide for more information Your speakers may be set to mute the volume sett...

Страница 107: ...your 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 to record sound Frequently asked questions Page 107 ...

Страница 108: ...crophone jack1 on the computer Connecting a Microphone See the guide that accompanied 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 108 ...

Страница 109: ...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 109 ...

Страница 110: ...selected 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 volume for recording in the Recording Control window 1 Right click the Volume icon on the tas...

Страница 111: ...hy doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer See Connecting a microphone for more information Page 111 ...

Страница 112: ...Preinstalled Programs Programs On Your Computer DVgate Program Notes Program Support Information Page 112 ...

Страница 113: ... with all of the programs listed in the Program overview section depending on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled programs may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation Program overview Frequently asked questions Page 113 ...

Страница 114: ...ion of Adobe Premiere America Online Broadband or Dial Up America Online Inc America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with easy to use e mail Manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests AT T WorldNet Service AT T Corp AT T WorldNet Service offers fast reliable Interne...

Страница 115: ...vice Providers offers dial up and broadband access to the Internet Member benefits include e mail newsgroups a Personal Start Page free storage space for your personal Web site a member magazine and 24 hour technical support EverQuest Sony Online Entertainment Inc This introductory edition of EverQuest a constantly evolving fantasy world takes users to new heights of online role playing gaming Ent...

Страница 116: ... Trial version Sony Entertainment You are the newest MIB agent Your ultimate mission is to save the Earth A recruit from NYPD you ll soon find that your years of training and on the job experience count for exactly nothing But you ve got what it takes that s why you wear the black Start by training in powerful MIB weapons and high tech gadgets confiscated from out of town guests Explore alien infe...

Страница 117: ...ludes special new features optimized for Windows XP You can use Microsoft Windows Media Player to play and organize digital media files on your computer and on the Internet In addition you can use the Player to listen to radio stations from all over the world play and copy CDs create your own CDs play DVDs and copy music and videos to portable devices such as portable digital audio players and Poc...

Страница 118: ...me software plays many many different kinds of media files including video audio and virtual reality VR movies You can play QuickTime files referred to as QuickTime movies using QuickTime Player or any other application such as a Web browser or word processor that supports QuickTime software RealOne Player RealNetworks Inc RealOne Player is an all in one digital media player that lets you find eve...

Страница 119: ...omponents Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Components is a software plug in for Adobe Premiere software that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder VAIO Hints and Tips Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Hints and Tips provides helpful information about using your computer s preinstalled hardware and software You can find suggestions on improving ...

Страница 120: ...eports presentations and brochures while incorporating graphics spreadsheets charts and tables with ease This comprehensive suite includes the popular WordPerfect 10 word processor the Quattro Pro 10 spreadsheet program the Corel Presentations 10 presentation program and a wide range of additional productivity enhancing features Page 120 ...

Страница 121: ...label facing up For computers with external optical drives Make sure the optical drive is properly connected to your computer Which program do I use for CD R CD RW functions To write data files to a CD R or CD RW disc use the Microsoft Windows operating system software on your computer To write audio files to a CD R or CD RW use the Sony SonicStage program preinstalled on your computer Follow thes...

Страница 122: ...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 Recording images to a digital video device Adjusting image resolution Saving to your hard disk Page 122 ...

Страница 123: ...us cable connection while you are recording images to a digital video device using the DVgate program 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 the DVgate program see the DVgate online help Page 123 ...

Страница 124: ...To check 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 124 ...

Страница 125: ... space on your C partition To maintain optimum DVgate program performance defragment the D partition regularly To defragment a partition 1 Back up files you want to save 2 From the Start menu point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragmenter dialog box appears 3 Select the drive you want to defragment from the list and click Defragment See the Mi...

Страница 126: ...obe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST America Online Broadband or Dial Up Web site s http www aol com AT T WorldNet Service Web site http help att net Boingo Wireless Web site s http www boingo com servicecenter html e mail support boingo com phone 800 880 4117 hours M F 4 AM 10 PM PST Weekend 6 AM to 3 PM PST Corel WordPerfect 10 Web site http www corel com phone 613 274 0500 hours M F 8 30 AM 7 30 PM ...

Страница 127: ...hone support is 2 95 per minute hours 5 AM 11 PM PST Men in Black II Crossfire Trial version Web site s http www sonicfoundry com support phone 900 407 6642 fee based support hours M F 9 AM 5 PM central time Microsoft programs Web site http support microsoft com Microsoft Windows operating system Web site http www sony com pcsupport MoodLogic Web site s http www moodlogic com e mail support moodlo...

Страница 128: ...2 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge QuickTime Web site http www apple com phone 800 692 7753 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day RealOne Player Web site s http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call html online email form phone 206 674 2680 fax 206 674 3586 hours M F 8 AM 6 PM PST Sat Sun 7 30 AM 4 PM PST RecordNow Web site http w...

Страница 129: ...y programs Web site http www sony com phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 hours 7 days a week 24 ho 1 Support from 1 888 4 SO NY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinDVD 4 for VAIO Web site http www intervideo com phone 510 651 0888 WordPerfect Office 2002 Web site http www corel com phone 613 274 0500 hours M F 8 30 AM 7 30 PM eastern time Page 129 ...

Страница 130: ...s For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer see the Welcome page to view the VAIO Computer Specifications See also Typical expansion memory configuration Precautions and procedures Typical expansion memory configuration Removing and installing memory modules Confirming added memory capacity Page 130 ...

Страница 131: ...stances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives memory modules 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 materials that produce or hold static e...

Страница 132: ...Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 1024 512 512 Page 132 ...

Страница 133: ...operation Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Turn the computer over and use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw s on the memory bay To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screw s 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge stat...

Страница 134: ...nto place 3 When the module is correctly seated close the memory bay 4 Replace the fastening screw s on the memory bay 5 Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module See Confirming added memory capacity for more information Page 134 ...

Страница 135: ...indows taskbar and click Control Panel 3 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties window appears 4 On the General tab you can view the amount of system memory System Properties Window 5 If the additional memory is not shown remove and reinstall the memory module The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter ...

Страница 136: ...ion Recovery and System Recovery CDs You can restore your system individual programs or drivers using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Page 136 ...

Страница 137: ...ery CDs Sony Electronics Inc These CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CDs Sony Electronics Inc These CDs enable you to restore the operating system and programs that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased These CDs restore your computer to its original factory settings so user data and...

Страница 138: ...Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Using the Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDs Page 138 ...

Страница 139: ...ow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process To reinstall device drivers using Windows XP operating system For Windows XP systems only The Microsoft Windows XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory installed device drivers without using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then right click My Computer A shortcut menu appear...

Страница 140: ...D The CD contents are displayed 13 Click the folder name of the device in which you want to reinstall and click OK The Hardware Update Wizard appears 14 Click Next and select the device folder The Microsoft Windows operating system automatically reinstalls the device driver s from the Application Recovery CD 15 Click Finish and remove the Application Recovery CD from the optical drive 16 Turn off ...

Страница 141: ... the operating system and preinstalled programs 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 external media To use the System Recovery CDs Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files A blue screen may appear during the downloading process Your system may include one or more System Recovery ...

Страница 142: ...ter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 7 Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter The computer restarts from the Recovery CD If you have more than one System Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete After reco...

Страница 143: ...er For more troubleshooting topics refer to the VAIO Computer User Guide Many problems have simple solutions so refer to these sources before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows XP Troubleshooting Your Computer Windows 2000 Support Options Page 143 ...

Страница 144: ...t button 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 4 Turn on the computer What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts If the message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears 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 select System Time and then set the time hour minute ...

Страница 145: ...ing Why can t I turn off my computer It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windows Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off If your computer does not turn off press Ctrl Alt Delete simulta...

Страница 146: ...To reduce fan noise 1 On the Windows taskbar right click either the CPU icon or Profile icon depending on the model you purchased 2 Select Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor window appears 3 Double click System to open the System submenu if it is not already open 4 Double click Thermal Control Strategy Performance and select Quiet 5 Restart your computer Why does the System Propertie...

Страница 147: ...se a thin straight object such as a paper clip to press the reset button 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 4 Turn on the computer What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts If the message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears 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 Ar...

Страница 148: ... stop responding Why can t I turn off my computer It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windows Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select Shut Down When the Shut Down Windows window appears make sure Shut down is selected and c...

Страница 149: ...y dialog box appears 2 Press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 5 Press Enter 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to turn off the computer Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press the Windows key and press D twice Page 149 ...

Страница 150: ...dows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and All Programs Programs for Windows 2000 and VAIO Support and VAIO Support Agent Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your programs network...

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