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Страница 1: ...n 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 Go to the Sony Computing Support Site to view the VAIO Computer Specifications which list your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information ...

Страница 2: ...Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer Page 2 ...

Страница 3: ... on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Tilt the display to find the best viewing angle Also try adjusting the brightness setting of the display Following these suggestions can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue Lighting Choose a location where windows and l...

Страница 4: ...ent internal heat buildup Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block ventilation Leave a space of at least 8 inches 20 cm behind the back of the computer If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour befo...

Страница 5: ...ny makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting a telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Page 5 ...

Страница 6: ... use canned compressed air specifically for computers to remove dust If a solid object falls onto the computer or a liquid leaks into the computer immediately turn off and unplug the computer It is best to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before you use it again Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen or canned compress...

Страница 7: ...e screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal The screen 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 ...

Страница 8: ...O computer comes with a battery 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 Page 8 ...

Страница 9: ...u receive your computer To charge the battery and begin using the computer immediately insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power Page 9 ...

Страница 10: ...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 10 ...

Страница 11: ...press the power button the computer turns off 3 If the computer screen is too dark or too bright follow these steps to adjust the brightness Your computer is equipped with a Brightness button located next to the Power button Pressing it will adjust the LCD screen brightness To increase brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow or the Right Arrow key To decrease brightness pre...

Страница 12: ...information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power for more information When operating your computer on battery power your computer s CPU speed is reduced The battery that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase The brightness of your computer screen automatically dims when you switch from AC power to battery power To increase the bright...

Страница 13: ...he multipurpose bay When the computer uses the second battery the Battery 2 indicator turns on Inserting the Second Battery 3 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place The weight saver stabilizes the battery Inserting the Weight Saver 4 Lock the weight saver RELEASE switch Locking the Weight Saver Page 13 ...

Страница 14: ...file icon depending on the model you purchased The PowerPanel dialog box appears 2 On the Battery tab click Primary Battery in the Battery Switch box 3 Click OK 2 Turn the computer over and unlock the weight saver and the multipurpose bay Unlocking the Second Battery 3 Pull the weight saver and battery gently from the multipurpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay to protect ...

Страница 15: ...attery Power You may use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Page 15 ...

Страница 16: ...est possible setting without being completely off Hibernate mode consumes 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 programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode 1 Press th...

Страница 17: ... half hour Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while conserving power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your syst...

Страница 18: ...your changes from the drop down menu 6 Click File and click Save Not all power management settings described in the table below are available on your computer depending on the configuration you purchased Power Management Setting Description CPU Control1 Controls the processor speed You can select either Performance Adaptive or Battery Life These selections are listed in order from the greatest to ...

Страница 19: ...off power to the hard disk drive when the system is idle This setting only turns off power to the hard disk drive i LINK Port Controls power to the i LINK port Disabling power to the i LINK port conserves power Memory Stick Port Power saving Controls power to the Memory Stick media slot Disabling power to the Memory Stick media slot conserves power Optical Drive Power Saving Controls power to the ...

Страница 20: ...he Taskbar Click and drag the edge of the Battery Information toolbar to the left until it is in clear view The total charge remaining in the battery is listed in percent and real time values Battery Information Toolbar The Battery Information Toolbar may appear slightly different on your computer depending on the number of batteries your computer supports Percentage indicator Displays the percent...

Страница 21: ... fully charged or too low You can change your computer s alarm settings on this window Click Help in the lower right corner of the window for more information To view the Power Meter window 1 Double click the Power icon The Power Meter window appears You can also rollover the Power icon to view the remaining battery charge Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power Computer is using AC pow...

Страница 22: ... 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 icon descriptions above for more information Page 22 ...

Страница 23: ...Battery 4 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place If a port replicator is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate If you are using battery power save your data freq...

Страница 24: ...puter to avoid damaging the battery Remove the battery when the computer is off To remove a battery 1 Make sure the computer is off 2 Push the battery bay cover down to open it 3 Pull the battery out of the battery bay Removing a Battery 4 Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks into place Page 24 ...

Страница 25: ...VAIO Computer Specifications 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 If you want to charge more than one battery insert the second battery into the computer See To insert a second battery for more information 2 Connect the AC ...

Страница 26: ...Off The computer is using AC power Page 26 ...

Страница 27: ...s in use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery away from heat sources 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 27 ...

Страница 28: ... Using Special Buttons Depending on the model you purchased your VAIO computer is equipped with a variety of audio and video oriented function buttons Volume Up and Down Channel Up and Down Brightness and Magnify screen Page 28 ...

Страница 29: ... Using Special Buttons Depending on the model you purchased your VAIO computer is equipped with a variety of audio and video oriented function buttons Volume Up and Down Channel Up and Down Brightness and Magnify screen Page 29 ...

Страница 30: ...olume Up The Volume Up and Down buttons control the audio output on your computer 3 Magnify The Magnify button located next to the computer s power button works as a screen resolution toggle button By pressing it you can alternate between different screen resolutions 4 Brightness The Brightness button located between the Magnify and Power buttons toggles brightness levels for the computer s LCD sc...

Страница 31: ...oduct 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 on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i ...

Страница 32: ...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 33: ...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 33 ...

Страница 34: ...ital video camera recorder three different ways Select one set of instructions from the following list If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled 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 vie...

Страница 35: ...Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Page 35 ...

Страница 36: ...er 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 You cannot use the Monitor VGA port on your computer when a port replicator is connected to the computer Use the Monitor VGA p...

Страница 37: ...o connect a multimedia computer monitor or projector 1 Plug the device into an AC outlet 2 Plug the device 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 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 Port...

Страница 38: ... combination to toggle the display between your computer the device or both See Selecting a display for more information See the guide that accompanied your projector for more information on its installation and use Page 38 ...

Страница 39: ...es 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 F7 will not work You cannot use the Fn F7 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive You may not be able to display the computer screen LCD and an external dis...

Страница 40: ...connect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the 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 40 ...

Страница 41: ...sh to enhance the sound quality of your computer you can purchase 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 Page 41 ...

Страница 42: ...field 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 42 ...

Страница 43: ...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 43 ...

Страница 44: ...ume and down to decrease volume 3 Click to cancel any Mute check boxes that are selected Sound device Function Volume Control Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones Wave Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume CD Audio Adjust the volume of the CD in the optical drive Microphone Adjust the internal or exter...

Страница 45: ...es window appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window which lists the hardware devices appears 4 Double click the name of the optical drive such as DVD CD ROM drives1 5 Double click the listed drive name and click the Properties tab 6 Click the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected 1 The read write drive lett...

Страница 46: ...icrophone to your computer to enable the sound input to 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 Page 46 ...

Страница 47: ... microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack1 on the computer Connecting a Microphone 1 A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 47 ...

Страница 48: ...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 48 ...

Страница 49: ... 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 ta...

Страница 50: ... connection to the Internet The New Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 50 ...

Страница 51: ... connection to the Internet The New Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 51 ...

Страница 52: ...s cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the In...

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Страница 54: ...t 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 Connection Wizard 3 Click Next If the Location I...

Страница 55: ... 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 55 ...

Страница 56: ...d Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to networks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and Support and then Networking and the Web Types of Networks The computers represented in this graphic may not be identical to the model you purchased Page 56 ...

Страница 57: ...rk Setup Wizard 3 Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box follow the on screen instructions Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone cable Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in...

Страница 58: ...Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box follow the on screen instructions 4 Click Connect to the network at my workplace and then click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions 6 Ask your network administrator for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to an existing network Page 58 ...

Страница 59: ...ess devices by providing an access point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless 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...

Страница 60: ...ecessary ask the administrator for the key 7 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 8 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 Connection Properties 2 Click Add in the Preferred networks box The ...

Страница 61: ...ilable 1 Select an authentication method from the Network Authentication menu 2 Select a data encryption method from the Data Encryption menu 5 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 6 Type the network key in the Network key box if it is required by the selected authentication method 7 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 8 Click OK The network name...

Страница 62: ...nections window appears 3 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears Wireless Network Connection 4 Click Advanced The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Properties Page 62 ...

Страница 63: ...not available 1 Select an authentication method from the Network Authentication menu 2 Select a data encryption method from the Data Encryption menu 8 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 9 Type a network key in the Network key box 10 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 11 Click to select This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless acc...

Страница 64: ... a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection Enabled The Wireless Network Connectioin Status window appears 3 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box ap...

Страница 65: ...n To check your network connection status 1 Click Start on the taskbar and click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 Under LAN or High Speed Internet click the enabled network connection to open the connection status window Wireless Network Connection Status Page 65 ...

Страница 66: ...isc on the drive tray with the label facing up You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the side you want to play facing up Inserting a Disc 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the 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 d...

Страница 67: ... off 3 Press the Eject button on the drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out If the Eject button does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button 4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 67 ...

Страница 68: ...isc on the drive tray with the label facing up You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the side you want to play facing up Inserting a Disc 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the 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 d...

Страница 69: ... off 3 Press the Eject button on the drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out If the Eject button does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button 4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 69 ...

Страница 70: ...nd CD RW CD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW CD RW DVD ROM Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD and most DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD DVD R and DVD RW Records to DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW Records to DVD R DVD RW DV...

Страница 71: ...olume 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 and F4 keys and then press or To decrease volume press the ...

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Страница 73: ...or CD RW disc into the optical drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action CD Drive 2 Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously 3 In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy and either Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical drive1 name Drag the file s or folder s onto the optic...

Страница 74: ...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 74 ...

Страница 75: ...Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in your computer s optical drive and view the video on a multimedia display or on a TV Page 75 ...

Страница 76: ...Computer Quick Start To connect a TV to your computer 1 Make sure your computer is turned off then 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...

Страница 77: ...ck Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program 6 Select a display 1 Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information The Fn F7 keys will not work once a DVD is inserted into the ...

Страница 78: ...Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio video AV cable from the A V OUT jack on the computer Page 78 ...

Страница 79: ...rom the shortcut menu and then select DVD from the submenu You can also select Automatic Profile Selection which sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the optical drive See Conserving Battery Power for more information 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 3 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and...

Страница 80: ...ter to the computer See Connecting the AC adapter for more information 2 Insert the disc into the optical drive See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for more information 3 Click Start All Programs and select the DVD software program you want to use from the submenu You can also reference the online help guides supplied with the program Do not strike or shake the computer while copying files to a...

Страница 81: ...uter Features Using the Touch Pad A pointing device 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 Page 81 ...

Страница 82: ...uter Features Using the Touch Pad A pointing device 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 Page 82 ...

Страница 83: ...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 84: ...y Notebook Setup is selected and press Enter A submenu appears with Sony Notebook Setup preselected 4 Press Enter The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 5 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Device tab 6 Press the Tab key to select the Default button and press Enter A pop up window appears 7 Press the Left Arrow key to select OK and press Enter The Enable Touchpad option is automatically s...

Страница 85: ...Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO computer is equipped with a Memory Stick slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick media Page 85 ...

Страница 86: ...ght protection and high speed transfer features when used with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices VAIO computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only Currently high speed data transfer and the MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available Memory Stick media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate...

Страница 87: ...sert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks Inserting Memory Stick Media Page 87 ...

Страница 88: ...t copy or organize your Memory Stick images or data If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick media then follow these steps To view the contents 1 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click Sony MemoryStick The Sony MemoryStick window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Page 88 ...

Страница 89: ... Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the write protect tab of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write Protect Tab Page 89 ...

Страница 90: ...aved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Back up important data before formatting the media To format Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot See To insert Memory Stick media for more information 2 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 3 Right click Son...

Страница 91: ...ue This enables the media to finish reading or writing data To remove Memory Stick media 1 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media 2 Make sure the access light is off 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 4 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out The Memory Stick media may eject completely from the s...

Страница 92: ...drive or Network Interface Card 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 Page 92 ...

Страница 93: ... Card 1 Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up 2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot The system automatically detects the PC Card Do not force a PC 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 c...

Страница 94: ...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 95: ...ocalized version of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system Under certain conditions some third party software applications may not function properly To Change the Language Option 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box a...

Страница 96: ...s taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats shortcut menu to view the available country choices Select the desired country 4 Click Customize to change the number currency time and date settings 5 Clic...

Страница 97: ...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 of certain Sony programs will match the UI Design Selector window 6 Click OK Page 97 ...

Страница 98: ...onnections Your computer is compatible with many popular printers However to ensure the best performance printers must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Page 98 ...

Страница 99: ...printer for more information To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on your computer or port replicator if applicable See Locating Controls and Ports in 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 Found New Hardware Wizard appears Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that acco...

Страница 100: ... 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 100 ...

Страница 101: ...Start 2 Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer 3 Restart your computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions 4 Make sure the computer recognizes the printer Follow these steps Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes If the computer recognizes the pr...

Страница 102: ...ator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only Port Replicator Back Panel 1 USB 2 0 port high full low speed 8 Optical Out port 2 Serial port 9 Printer port 3 Audio In jacks 10 Audio Out jacks 4 Monitor VGA port 11 Video Out jack 5 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 12 S Vi...

Страница 103: ...ator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only Port Replicator Back Panel 1 USB 2 0 port high full low speed 8 Optical Out port 2 Serial port 9 Printer port 3 Audio In jacks 10 Audio Out jacks 4 Monitor VGA port 11 Video Out jack 5 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 12 S Vi...

Страница 104: ...of the computer slide the port replicator cover down until the port replicator connector is completely visible lift and remove the port replicator cover to display the port replicator connector Removing the Port Replicator Cover You can charge the battery by installing it before you connect the port replicator The battery automatically charges once you connect the AC adapter 3 Align the connector ...

Страница 105: ...C Adapter to a Port Replicator 5 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN port on the port replicator and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator turns on 6 Turn on the computer Page 105 ...

Страница 106: ...a loss 2 Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord 3 Pull the release latches on each side of the port replicator to release the computer from the port replicator Releasing a Computer from a Port Replicator 4 Lift the computer away from the port replicator Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 106 ...

Страница 107: ...boards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 107 ...

Страница 108: ...boards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 108 ...

Страница 109: ...ograms F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one program to the next The Escape key cancels commands 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 The operator keys provide a variety of commands For example in many programs instead of choosing the Sa...

Страница 110: ...earch 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 Displays the ...

Страница 111: ... enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is 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 t...

Страница 112: ...or key Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected external display and both the LCD and an external display Select one display when playing a DVD Connect the cable s before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work You cannot use the Fn F7 function to switch between the LCD and an external display once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Fn F12 Puts the...

Страница 113: ...ce and Keyboards Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards To function properly the device you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Page 113 ...

Страница 114: ...are 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 driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard To connect a PS 2 mouse or keyboard 1 Connect the port r...

Страница 115: ... 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 or PS 2 cable from the USB or PS 2 port Page 115 ...

Страница 116: ...pgrade your computer s memory read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer see the Welcome page to view the VAIO Computer Specifications Page 116 ...

Страница 117: ...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 118: ...n 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 static elect...

Страница 119: ...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 119 ...

Страница 120: ...t to All Programs and then point to Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 4 On the About This Computer tab make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter Sony Noteb...

Страница 121: ...Floppy Disk Drives Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Page 121 ...

Страница 122: ...Floppy Disk Drives Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Page 122 ...

Страница 123: ...mputer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Plug the USB cable with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port The Found New Hardware pop up message appears Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Page 123 ...

Страница 124: ...h 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 push...

Страница 125: ...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 125 ...

Страница 126: ...ing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware ...

Страница 127: ...Storing a floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Storing a Floppy Disk Drive Page 127 ...

Страница 128: ... make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the comp...

Страница 129: ... make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the comp...

Страница 130: ... make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the comp...

Страница 131: ...our minute second Press Enter 4 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 6 Select Yes and press Enter 7 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 8 Select Yes and press Enter...

Страница 132: ... the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive then remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears 6 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu 7 Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all ...

Страница 133: ...Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the...

Страница 134: ...ese steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press U 3 Press R to select restart 3 If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and ...

Страница 135: ...n 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 CPU Fan Control and select Level 1 Quiet 5 Restart your computer See PowerPanel Help for more information To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes3 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and cli...

Страница 136: ... slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed Page 136 ...

Страница 137: ...Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press and hold the Windows key and press D twice Page 137 ...

Страница 138: ...Battery How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 138 ...

Страница 139: ...Battery How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 139 ...

Страница 140: ...When is the computer using AC power When the computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed Page 140 ...

Страница 141: ...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 Page 141 ...

Страница 142: ...When should I replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Page 142 ...

Страница 143: ...Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm No it is normal for the battery to be warm when it is powering the computer Page 143 ...

Страница 144: ...but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Page 144 ...

Страница 145: ...nate 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 Properties window appears 3 Select the Hibernate tab 4 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation Page 145 ...

Страница 146: ...k 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 proper con...

Страница 147: ...k 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 proper con...

Страница 148: ...nd the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Page 148 ...

Страница 149: ...nd the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Page 149 ...

Страница 150: ...er PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experien...

Страница 151: ...ctions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer is on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 151 ...

Страница 152: ...ctions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer is on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 152 ...

Страница 153: ...structions supplied with the access point Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Page 153 ...

Страница 154: ...o maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point inst...

Страница 155: ...is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard or both the IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g standards selected models only High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate Page 155 ...

Страница 156: ...large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move the computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact For more information see Checking your network connection status Change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Page 156 ...

Страница 157: ...802 11a device Computers with built in wireless LAN support the IEEE 802 11b standard only Devices connecting to a wireless LAN using the IEEE 802 11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE 802 11b standard Page 157 ...

Страница 158: ...requency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access point refer to connectivity information contained in your access point instructions Page 158 ...

Страница 159: ...nection stops What do I do Two computers with built in wireless LAN may loose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or restart both computers Page 159 ...

Страница 160: ...Microphone Why 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 Page 160 ...

Страница 161: ...Microphone Why 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 Page 161 ...

Страница 162: ...Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer Page 162 ...

Страница 163: ...Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer Page 163 ...

Страница 164: ...er 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 and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down Press Enter and then press R Press and hold the power button When the computer...

Страница 165: ...ume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source Se...

Страница 166: ...ume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source Se...

Страница 167: ... 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 setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information Page 167 ...

Страница 168: ...ecognize the Fn F3 and Fn F4 keys if the correct speakers are not selected Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 On the Volume tab click Advanced in the Speaker settings box The Advanced Audio Properties window appears 3 On the Speakers tab select the correct speaker setup from the Speaker setup drop down menu Page 168 ...

Страница 169: ...eadphones if the CPU control is set to Automatic Profile Selection If your computer is using battery power use the preinstalled PowerPanel program to set the CPU control to Maximum Performance Follow these steps Right click the CPU icon or the Profile icon1 point to Profiles and select Maximum Performance 1 Profile icon available on selected models only Page 169 ...

Страница 170: ...elease Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problem...

Страница 171: ...elease Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problem...

Страница 172: ... as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out 3 Wipe off any remaining...

Страница 173: ... as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out 3 Wipe off any remaining...

Страница 174: ...d may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical drive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions on how to clean it Page 174 ...

Страница 175: ...rive 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 near the Eject button Page 175 ...

Страница 176: ...river software is installed Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties window appears 2 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears If an X or an exclamation point appear on the listed device you may need to ...

Страница 177: ...See Using power saving modes for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If the display mode is set to external display use the Fn F7 key combination...

Страница 178: ... display resolution may not be properly set To adjust the display resolution see Selecting a display for more information It is recommended that you adjust the display resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller depending on the size of the external display screen Page 178 ...

Страница 179: ...How do I adjust the image on the TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the help guide that accompanied your display for more information Page 179 ...

Страница 180: ...g the A V Out jack plug the audio video AV cable into the computer before you start the computer To change the video resolution follow these instructions 1 Right click the desktop and select Properties from the shortcut menu The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of...

Страница 181: ...r the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information The Fn F7 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 Page 181 ...

Страница 182: ...mat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media ...

Страница 183: ...mat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media ...

Страница 184: ... protected data such as music Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Page 184 ...

Страница 185: ...Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders Page 185 ...

Страница 186: ... static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Page 186 ...

Страница 187: ...e See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances Page 187 ...

Страница 188: ...e Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 188 ...

Страница 189: ...e Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 189 ...

Страница 190: ...es For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart your computer Page 190 ...

Страница 191: ...nserting 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 Page 191 ...

Страница 192: ...puter resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Cl...

Страница 193: ...puter resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Cl...

Страница 194: ...or the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart the comput...

Страница 195: ...or the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart the comput...

Страница 196: ...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 196 ...

Страница 197: ...Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below Page 197 ...

Страница 198: ...lp files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encounter...

Страница 199: ...fers interface and editing tools for producing movies for video multimedia and the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on screen You can create your own personal video clips that are up to three hours in length with complete audio video synchronization Upgrade possible to full version of Adobe Premiere software Support See Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Adobe Systems Inc Professio...

Страница 200: ...for playback on your Sony CLIÉ handheld After converting your Video Capsules you can use CLIÉ Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick media or to save them to your hard disk drive for transfer to your CLIÉ handheld during your next HotSync operation Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent Corel WordPerfect Corel Corp WordPerfect software is a powerful word processing tool that ...

Страница 201: ...le digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent EarthLink TotalAccess DSL or Dial Up EarthLink Inc EarthLink one of the world s la...

Страница 202: ... game keeps the epic scope of the original product s game play while evolving the combat and economic features Rated TEEN by the ESRB Content may be suitable for persons ages 13 and older May contain violent content mild or strong language and or suggestive themes Support See Microsoft Works Microsoft Encarta Online Microsoft Corp The Encarta Online encyclopedia includes more than 47 000 encyclope...

Страница 203: ...e context sensitive smart tags enhanced formatting options and more that enable you to continually integrate additional services into Office and access information anytime The Office XP Professional suite includes Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint and Access software Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent Microsoft Office XP Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp Microsoft Office XP Small Busi...

Страница 204: ...pport Agent Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation Symantec s Norton Internet Security software provides essential protection from viruses hackers and privacy threats This easy to use integrated suite includes full versions of Norton AntiVirus and Norton Personal Firewall software to defend your PC against the most common Internet dangers Norton Internet Security also includes Norton Spam A...

Страница 205: ...st upgrade for a fee Upgrade possible to Quicken Deluxe and other versions Support web site http www intuit com support QuickTime Apple Computer Inc The versatile QuickTime software plays 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 b...

Страница 206: ...http www sonicfoundry com support default asp Screenblast ACID Deluxe Sonic Foundry Inc and Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Screenblast ACID Deluxe software lets you produce arrange and edit your loop based music With Screenblast ACID Deluxe software you get unlimited tracks track at once burning higher bit rates and express effects like reverb Support web site http www sonicfoundry com suppor...

Страница 207: ... telephone 900 555 4932 800 644 31931 hours M F 5 AM 5 PM PST 1 Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent VAIO Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Components is a software pl...

Страница 208: ...ort Agent provides immediate interactive online support with information about your preinstalled software and answers to frequently asked questions Support web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 1 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4 SO NY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinDVD for VAIO InterVideo Inc WinD...

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