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MovieShaker Software 

MovieShaker   software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film editing. In
a few simple steps, you can turn a collection of video clips, still images, and audio files into a finished movie with special
effects and music. You can save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers or save it
to a tape in your compatible digital video (DV) or MICROMV 

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Содержание VAIO PCG-GRX700K

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

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

Страница 3: ... 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: ...ess the power button until the power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer If you hold the power button down the computer turns off 3 If the computer screen is too dark or too bright follow these steps to adjust the brightness To increase brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow or the Right Arrow key To decrease brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Do...

Страница 6: ...nd the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power Inserting a battery Removing a battery Using a second 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 The brightness of your computer screen automatically dims when you switch from AC power to battery po...

Страница 7: ... Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place If the port replicator is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery Lifting and turning the computer with the port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power Some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate mode If you are using battery power save your ...

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 Removing a Battery 3 Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks into place Page 8 ...

Страница 9: ...e The weight saver stabilizes the battery Inserting the Weight Saver 4 Lock the weight saver RELEASE switch To remove the second battery 1 Make sure the Battery 2 indicator is off and the Battery 1 indicator is on or the computer is connected to AC power If the Battery 2 indicator is on right click the battery icon on the taskbar and click Switch discharge battery 2 Turn the computer over and unlo...

Страница 10: ...oolbar is hidden behind the taskbar icons 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 The following toolbar indicates there is 99 percent or approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes of battery charge left Battery Information Toolbar Percentage indicator Displays the ...

Страница 11: ...for specific information on the battery Alarms tab Displays the alarm settings which notify you when the battery is 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 Double click the power icon in the Taskbar Notification area The Power Meter window appears Pow...

Страница 12: ...ter 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 adapter to...

Страница 13: ... 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 13 ...

Страница 14: ...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 15: ...ing modes and PowerPanel utility to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Using power saving modes Using PowerPanel utility Frequently asked questions Page 15 ...

Страница 16: ...thout 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 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 Press the Fn and Esc k...

Страница 17: ...anagement 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 system Camera Optimize...

Страница 18: ... menu 6 Click File and click Save Power profile Description System Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to activate the Standby mode when it is idle The longer you allow the computer to sit idle while it is not in a power saving mode the more power the computer consumes Hibernate Timer Controls the time it takes the system to activate the Hibernate mode when it is idle The longer yo...

Страница 19: ...andby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the hard disk drive when the system is idle This setting only turns off power to the hard disk drive 1 Slows the processor speed Page 19 ...

Страница 20: ...the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently See To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why can 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 select Settings Control Panel and then click Power Options The Power Options Properties wind...

Страница 21: ...Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Page 21 ...

Страница 22: ...connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Setting up a dial up Internet connection Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Customizing your Internet connection Frequently asked questions Page 22 ...

Страница 23: ...ith party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connec...

Страница 24: ...ble into your computer s Ethernet port and the other end into the network connection To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a network connection See To connect an Ethernet cable for more information 2 Click Start point to Programs Accessories Communications and click Internet Connection Wizard The Internet Connection Wizard appears Internet Connection Wizard 3 ...

Страница 25: ...e fonts language and colors You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 Click Start point to Settings Control Panel and click Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the tabs to view options 3 Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes 4 Click OK Page 25 ...

Страница 26: ...lication 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 Serv...

Страница 27: ...ain access to remote and local area networks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and then Networking Using Ethernet connections Using wireless network connections Types of Networks The computers represented in this graphic may not be identical to the model you purchased Page 27 ...

Страница 28: ... I connect through a local area network LAN 5 Click Next and 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 the port To connect the...

Страница 29: ...ons 3 Click Make New Connection icon The Network Connection Wizard appears 4 Click Next and click to select Dial up to private network 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 29 ...

Страница 30: ...reless 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 The Sony Wireless PC Card is compatible with or without the access point A computer to computer ad hoc network is one in which a local netw...

Страница 31: ...CDs and DVDs Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Copying and Playing CDs Copying and Playing DVDs Page 31 ...

Страница 32: ...isc onto the hub 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 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 ...

Страница 33: ...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 33 ...

Страница 34: ...n the model you purchased your drive may also read and write data to DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW media Playing a CD Copying files to a CD RW or CD R Do not remove the optical drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Page 34 ...

Страница 35: ...the volume for playing a CD or DVD 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 ...

Страница 36: ...uter does not support 1x and 2x writing speed To copy files or folders to a CD RW or CD R 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RW into the optical drive For more information see Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs 2 Launch a CD program such as Drag n Drop CD or Drag n Drop CD DVD Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to Programs to locate the program 3 Select the files or folders you want to copy and...

Страница 37: ...ta to DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW media Connecting your computer to a TV Playing a DVD on a TV Disconnecting your computer from a TV Playing DVDs on your computer Copying files to a DVD Frequently asked questions Do not remove the optical drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Page 37 ...

Страница 38: ...hapter 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 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 to switc...

Страница 39: ...ct a display 1 Press the Fn F8 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information The Fn F8 keys 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 6 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 7 Open a prein...

Страница 40: ...Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio video AV cable from the A V OUT jack on the computer Page 40 ...

Страница 41: ... 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 InterVideo WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Selec...

Страница 42: ...for more information 3 Click Start point to Programs and select Drag n Drop CD DVD For directions on how to use the Drag n Drop CD DVD program see the VAIO Multimedia Software Guide To open this guide follow these steps 1 Click Start and VAIO Help Center 2 Click VAIO Multimedia The VAIO Multimedia Software Guide appears You can also reference the online help guides supplied with the program For mo...

Страница 43: ...ctions on how to clean it What do I do if the drive tray won t open Make sure the computer is on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work double click the My Computer icon on the desktop 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 ej...

Страница 44: ... use the computer for at least one hour 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 s...

Страница 45: ...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 the video resolution How do I switch the computer screen LCD from LCD to TV Press the Fn F8 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information The Fn F8 key c...

Страница 46: ...Printer Connections Printing With Your Computer Page 46 ...

Страница 47: ...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 47 ...

Страница 48: ...hat 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 Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer 3 Restart your computer by clicking Start Shut Down and se...

Страница 49: ...See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use Page 49 ...

Страница 50: ... 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 50 ...

Страница 51: ...trol Panel and click System The System Properties dialog box appears As a shortcut you can press Fn Windows key Insert to open the System Properties dialog box 2 Select the Hardware tab and in the Device Manager box click Device Manager A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears 4 Double cl...

Страница 52: ...Computer Features Using the Touch Pad Using Memory Stick Media Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs Page 52 ...

Страница 53: ...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 53 ...

Страница 54: ...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 55: ...il Sony Notebook Setup is selected and press Enter A submenu appears 4 Press the Down Arrow key to select Sony Notebook Setup 5 Press Enter The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 6 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Device tab 7 Press the Tab key to select the Default button and press Enter A pop up window appears 8 Press the Left Arrow key to select OK and press Enter The Enable Touchpad...

Страница 56: ... Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing 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 m...

Страница 57: ... designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Selecting Memory Stick media Inserting Memory Stick media Viewing the contents Write protecting Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media Removing Memory Stick media Frequently asked questions Page 57 ...

Страница 58: ... media compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your computer You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media For example you can copy an ordinary file on a MG Memory Stick media that already contains music What is MagicGate Memory Stick media MagicGate Memory Stick media provides copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology Au...

Страница 59: ...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 59 ...

Страница 60: ... print copy or organize your Memory Stick images or data If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick media then follow these steps To view the contents 1 Click the My Computer icon on the desktop The My Computer window appears 2 Click Removable Disk The Removable Disk window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Page 60 ...

Страница 61: ... 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 61 ...

Страница 62: ...ed 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 Click the My Computer icon on the desktop The My Computer window appears 3 Right click R...

Страница 63: ...media to finish reading or writing data To remove Memory Stick media 1 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media 2 Make sure the access light is off 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 4 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely...

Страница 64: ...uires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media Do not use the m...

Страница 65: ...indow design 1 Click Start and point to Settings Control Panel and click UI Design Selector 2 Click or to view the designs 3 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 4 Click OK Page 65 ...

Страница 66: ...Mice and Keyboards Using the Keyboard Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Page 66 ...

Страница 67: ...lar to a typewriter s but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Key descriptions Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicator Lights Combinations and functions with the Fn key Page 67 ...

Страница 68: ...ancel 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 to give co...

Страница 69: ...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 70: ... 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 71: ... and external 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 F...

Страница 72: ... properly the 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 descriptions Connecting a mouse or keyboard Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard Frequently asked questions Page 72 ...

Страница 73: ... 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 driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information Conne...

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Страница 75: ... PS 2 port To disconnect a mouse or keyboard when the computer is on 1 Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the Taskbar Notification area The Unplug or Eject Hardware window appears 2 Select the appropriate USB device in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the USB device is selected and click OK A...

Страница 76: ... if the pointer doesn t move when I use the mouse Make sure another mouse is not installed Restart the computer You can restart the computer three different ways Press the Windows key and press U When the Shut Down Windows dialog box appears press R and then press Enter Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Security window appears press the Right Arrow key to select Shut D...

Страница 77: ...Floppy Disks PC Cards and i LINK Connections Using a Floppy Disk Drive Using PC Cards Page 77 ...

Страница 78: ... computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Connecting a floppy disk drive Inserting and removing floppy disks Protecting floppy disks Disconnecting a floppy disk drive Storing a floppy disk drive Frequently asked questions Page 78 ...

Страница 79: ...er 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 on your computer The Found New Hardware message appears Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Page 79 ...

Страница 80: ...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 81: ...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 81 ...

Страница 82: ...ams that access the floppy disk 2 Double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box appears 3 Click to select the floppy disk drive in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the appropriate device is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to ...

Страница 83: ...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 83 ...

Страница 84: ...o 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 computer by clicking Start and Shut Down When the Shut Down Windows dialog box appears select Restart and click OK Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted...

Страница 85: ...uter Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer These slots are compatible with CardBus If your computer has more than one PC Card slot use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card Inserting PC Cards Removing PC Cards Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives Frequently asked questions Page 85 ...

Страница 86: ...otebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears To insert a PC 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 dama...

Страница 87: ... 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 pops out 7 Gently pull the card out of the slot To remove a PC Card while the computer is off 1 Push the Release button once The Release button ...

Страница 88: ...er to malfunction Instructions on connecting an optical drive may vary depending on the specific drive you purchased 1 Remove the PC Card from the bottom of the optical drive Removing a PC Card 2 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the arrow facing the slot See To insert a PC Card for more information Connecting a PC Card Drive Remove the protective cover that is attached to the lens of ...

Страница 89: ...he Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the PC Card drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 6 Eject the PC Card from the PC Card slot Page 89 ...

Страница 90: ...es 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 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...

Страница 91: ...Port Replicators Locating Ports and Jacks Connecting a Port Replicator Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 91 ...

Страница 92: ...epending on the model you purchased If you wish to purchase a port replicator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Port Replicator Back Panel 1 USB ports 6 DC IN port 2 LINE IN jacks 7 Serial port 3 S Video Out jack 8 LINE OUT jacks and Composite Video Out jack 4 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 9 Monitor VGA port 5 Mouse Keyboard PS 2 port 10 Pri...

Страница 93: ...t replicator 1 Close active programs to prevent data loss 2 Turn off the computer and disconnect all attached devices including the AC adapter 3 Close the tilt stands on the computer You can charge the battery by installing it before you connect the port replicator The battery automatically charges once you connect the AC adapter 4 Slide open the port replicator connector cover to expose the conne...

Страница 94: ...r when the computer is on or off When the battery is low turn off the computer before you disconnect a port replicator To disconnect a port replicator 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Pull the release levers on each side of the port replicator to release the computer from the port replicator Releasing a Computer from a Port Replicator 3 Lift the computer away from the port replic...

Страница 95: ...Audio and Video Connections Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Using Speakers Using Microphones Page 95 ...

Страница 96: ...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 97: ...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 th...

Страница 98: ... LINK cable from the i LINK port on the computer To disconnect the i LINK digital video recorder when the computer is on 1 Double click Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the i LINK DV recorder in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected and click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 3 Make sure the i LINK DV rec...

Страница 99: ...To view images You can view images captured by your 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 ...

Страница 100: ...rademark 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 pro...

Страница 101: ...n connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Connecting a computer monitor Connecting a multimedia computer monitor or projector Selecting a display Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector Page 101 ...

Страница 102: ... 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 You cannot use the Monitor VGA port on your computer when the port replicator is connected...

Страница 103: ...or VGA port on your computer If you are using a device which has built in speakers and a microphone you may also plug audio cables into the Headphone jack and the Microphone jack on your computer 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 a...

Страница 104: ...en 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 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 1 Plug the display VGA cable into ...

Страница 105: ...isplay change the monitor or TV setting by clicking on the Primary icon on the display panel of your choice 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 105 ...

Страница 106: ...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 106 ...

Страница 107: ...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 107 ...

Страница 108: ...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 108 ...

Страница 109: ...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 109 ...

Страница 110: ... 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 Audio1 Adjust the volume of the CD in the optical drive Microphone Adjust the internal or external mi...

Страница 111: ...t you can press Fn Windows key Insert to open the System Properties dialog box 2 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears 3 Double click the name of the optical drive to open the submenu 4 Double click the listed drive name and select the Properties tab 5 Click to select the Enable digital ...

Страница 112: ...ram 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 Why don t the Fn F3 or the Fn F4 key combinations work The Fn F3 keys toggle the built i...

Страница 113: ...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 113 ...

Страница 114: ...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 114 ...

Страница 115: ...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 115 ...

Страница 116: ...ne column Close the Recording Control window 5 Click Start point to Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click 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 in the Ta...

Страница 117: ...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 117 ...

Страница 118: ...Preinstalled Programs Programs On Your Computer DVgate Program Notes Program Support Information Page 118 ...

Страница 119: ...pplied with all of the software listed in Program overview depending on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation Program overview Frequently asked questions Page 119 ...

Страница 120: ...dobe Premiere software 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 Intern...

Страница 121: ... heart desires as you meet new friends from around the world and face epic challenges Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Sony Electronics Inc Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of hardware and software components that provide you with excellent TV viewing recording and playback experiences You can watch and record your favorite TV programs from your computer create custom playlis...

Страница 122: ... sequel to the award winning best selling realtime strategy game Age of Empires Age of Empires II spans a thousand years from the fall of Rome through the Middle Ages in which players lead one of 13 civilizations into greatness The game keeps the epic scope of Age of Empires game play while evolving the combat and economic features Microsoft Encarta Online Microsoft Corp Encarta Online the online ...

Страница 123: ...rks Portfolio and Works Calendar MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music special effects and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends Network Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Network Smart Capture captures image...

Страница 124: ...cStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a music visualizer a sleek player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback Sony on Yahoo Yahoo Inc Personalize your own Web portal with Sony on Yahoo Get a free Web mail account customized news and local weather reports comics instant messaging and more Sony ScreenBlast ACID Sony Pict...

Страница 125: ...computers You can set up one or more computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network VAIO Music Services Sony Electronics Inc Download music from the web create your own albums or have CDs sent straight to your house with VAIO Music Services The ultimate place on the web for music lovers to find out info...

Страница 126: ...a PC Card is inserted into a computer that is connected to the docking station the drive letters of the docking station or PC Card disk drives may change If this occurs the program you are using may not find certain files Follow these instructions Remove the PC Card and restart your computer Do not insert the PC Card while using that program Change the drive letters of the docking station or the P...

Страница 127: ...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 127 ...

Страница 128: ...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 128 ...

Страница 129: ...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 129 ...

Страница 130: ...ts large video captures from consuming the available 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 Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragmenter dialog box appears 3 Select the drive you want to defragme...

Страница 131: ...echdocs adobe 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 A...

Страница 132: ...5 Phone 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 PC cillin Web site http kb trendmicro com solutions phone 866 ...

Страница 133: ...rs 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 www easy co jp jrn45 sony Sony on Yahoo Web site http help yahoo com TurboTax for the Web Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4932 800 644 319...

Страница 134: ...urs 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 4 for VAIO PC 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 134 ...

Страница 135: ...nology This section describes the VAIO AV applications Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Your computer s visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not appear exactly as shown in this section depending on the specific computer model you purchased Page 135 ...

Страница 136: ... MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music special effects and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends Network Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Network Smart Capture captures images and video from any Sony Digital Camcorder that supports a stand...

Страница 137: ...you can use on computers with CD or DVD drives For more information about disc formats recording media types and compatibility with different playback equipment see About DVD and CD Media Formats and Compatibility Your VAIO computer includes software programs for creating all of these types of discs Different VAIO computer models include different combinations of disc creation software Your VAIO c...

Страница 138: ...e information in this section as a guide to which type of blank recording media and which kind of playback equipment you can use with different disc formats Selecting DVD and CD media Using Compatible Playback Equipment Appending Data to a Data DVD Page 138 ...

Страница 139: ...DVD R Recordable media is DVD media that you can write to but which cannot be erased With your DVD RW drive you can write information to a DVD R disc until the disc is full but not erase or overwrite any existing data Certain software applications and disc formatting may permit the addition of information to a DVD R disc that already has data on it DVD R media is correct for data DVD projects DVD ...

Страница 140: ...equipment varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and even from disc to disc from the same manufacturer If you are confident you are using the proper type of disc for your project and you are having trouble recording information or playing a disc try a different disc or a different brand of disc Page 140 ...

Страница 141: ...ipment that works together but refer to the specifications of your equipment for detailed information To be completely sure about a combination of media disc format and equipment you must test that specific combination PLAYBACK EQUIPMENT MEDIA AND FORMAT Music CD Data DVD Data CD Computer DVD drive yes varies yes Computer CD drive yes no yes DVD player varies no no Audio CD player varies1 no no 1 ...

Страница 142: ...ion is closed even if there is more space available on the disc No further data may be stored on the disc Non appendable discs are more compatible with different DVD drives The table below describes the writing method for different media types for appendable and non appendable writing Writing Method Media Type Appendable Non appendable DVD R Not currently supported Disc at once DVD RW Not currentl...

Страница 143: ...want to back up to the appropriate icon insert a blank disc and click the record button Drag n Drop CD DVD desktop icons The Using Drag n Drop CD DVD Software section describes the steps for starting the Drag n Drop CD DVD software viewing the program s online Help This guide provides only general information about starting and using Drag n Drop CD DVD software For detailed information about creat...

Страница 144: ...Drag n Drop CD DVD starts and the three Drag n Drop CD DVD icons Music DISC Backup and Data appear on your desktop To view the online Help for Drag n Drop CD DVD The online Help for Drag n Drop CD DVD provides detailed information about using the program 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Programs 2 Point to Drag n Drop CD DVD and click Drag n Drop CD DVD Help Page 144 ...

Страница 145: ...of importing editing and exporting is the same The Video Editing Process 1 Connect a compatible digital video DV or MICROMV camera to your computer using an i LINK cable 2 Start the video editing software 3 Use the video editing software to capture video clips from the DV camera 4 Use the video editing software to assemble the clips into a finished movie 5 Use the video editing software to export ...

Страница 146: ... or VTR mode 3 On your computer click Start click Programs point to MovieShaker and click MovieShaker The MovieShaker software starts 4 In the MovieShaker program click the Capture tab 5 In the MovieShaker program click the Play button Video from the videotape plays in the monitor window If necessary use the videocassette recorder style buttons at the bottom of the Capture panel to rewind or fast ...

Страница 147: ...effects narration and text titles to your clips in the online Help in MovieShaker software MovieShaker software s Shake feature can automatically combine your video clips into a finished movie with transitions effects and music Refer to the online Help in MovieShaker software for details To export a finished movie to your digital video camera After you have created a finished movie you can export ...

Страница 148: ...ist of video clips to be captured The list appears in the IN OUT list window You can also manually specify video clips to be captured while viewing playback of your tape in the Monitor window For details refer to the online Help within DVgate Motion software 5 If necessary edit the list of video clips to be captured To delete a clip from the list click it and click DELETE Change the order in which...

Страница 149: ...in and end points for your scene by playing the clip with the videocassette recorder style buttons and clicking BEGIN and END when the clip reaches your chosen begin and end points Click OK to save your changes and close DVgate Assemble Clip window 6 When you have set the order of your clips and trimmed them to include only the scenes you want you can preview the entire finished movie by clicking ...

Страница 150: ...dow 7 Click RECORD ALL The Output dialog box appears 8 Click OK The Output dialog box closes and recording to your DV camera begins DVgate software is a powerful program for managing digital video that offers a wide range of features This guide provides only an overview of the basic process of editing video with the DVgate software For more detailed information refer to the online Help within the ...

Страница 151: ...g with Still Images The Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system and the multimedia software preinstalled on your VAIO computer make it easy to import edit and print your photographs and other images Page 151 ...

Страница 152: ...insert into your computer Once the floppy disk or Memory Stick media is inserted into your computer you can copy your pictures to your hard disk drive just as you would copy any computer file If your digital camera does not have a USB connection or is not directly supported by the Windows 2000 operating system refer to the manual that accompanied your camera to learn how to connect your camera to ...

Страница 153: ... custom backgrounds clip art and stamps to your digital images Another option for simple image editing tasks is the Windows Paint program To start Adobe Photoshop Elements software 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Programs 2 Point to Adobe point to Photoshop Elements and click Adobe Photoshop Elements To view the Adobe Photoshop Elements online Help 1 Start Adobe Photoshop Elements 2...

Страница 154: ...ureGear Studio software that is preinstalled on your computer offers a range of powerful printing options You can create and print photo albums with interesting customizable designs You can design original postcards calendars art and labels For more information about using PictureGear Studio software refer to the PictureGear Studio section of this guide and PictureGear software s online Help file ...

Страница 155: ...cut to the list onto your desktop with Microsoft Windows operating system for one click playback of your favorite music Download music from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services on the Internet1 Electronic Music Distribution services are Internet based subscription services that allow you download music tracks from the World Wide Web SonicStage software enables you to download music tracks in...

Страница 156: ...OM or DVD ROM and an optical writing drive CD RW or DVD RW insert a blank CD R disc into the optical writing drive 5 Make sure your CD drive is selected in the Retrieve from drive list 6 On computer models that have both a read only optical drive CD ROM or DVD ROM and an optical writing drive CD RW or DVD RW make sure your optical writing drive is selected in the Write to drive list 7 Click Start ...

Страница 157: ...by DVgate software Disable your screen saver program to avoid interruption during your capture sessions The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode The information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate for tapes that are recorded using a mixture of both SP and LP modes Keep the video head of your dig...

Страница 158: ...n of video clips still images and audio files into a finished movie with special effects and music You can save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers or save it to a tape in your compatible digital video DV or MICROMV 1 video camera MovieShaker software main window 1 MIC RO MV cameras are not supported on C 1 series notebook models Page 158 ...

Страница 159: ...located on the Edit tray of the working panel Importing image or sound files that are over 30 seconds in length may cause the MovieShaker software to stop responding Using the Shake feature 1 Click the Shake tab The Shake tray appears 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shake pattern tray Shake tray 3 Click the Shake button A 30 second movie is automatically generated 4 Optional Add text to ...

Страница 160: ...dow You can eliminate an effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon on the Edit tray See the online Help file for more information on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes Adding text effects to a scene or clip 1 Double click or drag the clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click Text on the Editing tray Effects Tray Text button selected 3 Clic...

Страница 161: ...ext effects Saving a movie 1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray 2 Click Export on the Story Board tray 3 Select the format in which you want the movie to be saved You can click on each export format to view its description and use Export window 4 Click Next 5 Confirm that you want to continue 6 Locate the folder to which you want to save the file na...

Страница 162: ...he MovieShaker application creates a temporary file to store your images prior to uploading to the ImageStation service This file is deleted after the upload process 5 If you are a registered member provide your login name and password For first time users click Register to ImageStation The ImageStation service registration wizard appears and guides you through the initial registration process Fol...

Страница 163: ...ht information Taking advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage sports a music visualizer a sleek player skin design and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio playback This SonicStage software does not support CD backup custom audio CD creation or custom MP3 CD creation with CD R and CD RW media Page 163 ...

Страница 164: ...ernet services that are compatible with the SonicStage software you need Access to the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services An EMD service provider Consult the provider for service information Page 164 ...

Страница 165: ...or audio files on your computer to a Playlist Playlist tab View the available Playlists as tree list or list only Transfer tab View the available Playlists on your computer You can transfer the audio files to an external device or media Device Media tab View the status of your audio files connected external device or inserted media Internet tab The browser view displays your connection to the Inte...

Страница 166: ...immediately connect to the Internet address displayed in the drop down list 3 Playlist drop down list Playlist view Displays available playlists and audio files 7 File list view Playlist view Displays the contents of the Playlist selected in the file tree view 4 File tree view Playlist view Displays the Playlists available on your computer enabling you to locate your audio files Expand the views f...

Страница 167: ... check marks from the tracks you don t want to record You can clear all selected tracks by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All and then selecting the tracks you want to record If your Internet connection is active you can use the CD Info button to view the name of your CD and its song titles The CDDB Compact Disc Database Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to reg...

Страница 168: ...el select the song to be checked out To check out more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and select the additional songs 5 Click Out or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the external device or media Check Out begins To cancel Check Out click Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check Out process Check In The songs that ...

Страница 169: ...yed during the Check In process For more information about using SonicStage software go to the online SonicStage Help You can access the online help file as follows 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar and point to Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and click SonicStage Help Page 169 ...

Страница 170: ...atures are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of the SonicStage software You can manage your music by creating your own list of songs categorized by genre or artist displaying your song list in the Playlist feature and arranging your songs in a customized order using the Playlist folders Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single song or div...

Страница 171: ...ng more help Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK interface compatible peripherals to your computer such as an optical drive or hard disk drive make sure they are compatible with your computer s Microsoft Windows operating system and verify the required operating conditions of ...

Страница 172: ...nd table below for a description of icons and buttons on the main window Network Smart Capture Main Window Button or Icon Description 1 Finder Window Displays images in real time 2 Help icon Displays Help documentation 3 Data list Displays thumbnails of captured images 4 Display Image icon Opens captured images in the Finder Window 5 Save As icon Enables you to save an image to your hard disk 6 Se...

Страница 173: ...12 Web Camera button Captures still images according to specified settings 13 Movie Mode button Captures moving images 14 Still Mode button Captures still images Page 173 ...

Страница 174: ...ill Image Setting window appears Still Image Setting Window The Still Image Options window has three tabs Basic Choose between Normal or Self timer capture modes and select a folder destination for your images Capturing Format Select the image size in pixels and adjust the image quality Common Enable or disable the sound and animation effects enable or disable sample movie sound and enable or disa...

Страница 175: ...2 Click the thumbnail images or arrows to the right of the Finder Window to view your captured images As each image is captured it appears in the Finder Window Page 175 ...

Страница 176: ...st the image quality reduce noise and set the maximum recording time for your movie capture Common Enable or disable the sound and animation effects enable or disable sample movie sound and enable or disable automatic dialup connection for uploading images 5 Click each tab to view options and set preferences To apply effects to an movie see Applying effects to your images and movies You can remove...

Страница 177: ...tions for your image capture The Web Camera Setting window appears Web Camera Setting Window The Web Camera Setting window has five tabs Basic Select a folder destination to store your images and choose your dial up setting Capture Interval Set your Web camera to capture images at intervals or whenever there is movement Send Set image upload preferences Capturing Format Select the image size in pi...

Страница 178: ...w icon near the bottom of the screen to open the drop down list of effects Click to select digital zoom effect or no effect from the list The Effect Setting window appears Effect Selection Window 2 Use the Previous Page or Next Page button to view the sample effects and click the sample to select it 3 Click Properties to adjust settings for the effect you select 4 Click OK To remove an effect Sele...

Страница 179: ...by e mail Launches your e mail program with a new message window containing the still image as an attachment Upload to ImageStationSM Send your still images online to the ImageStationSM Web site to share with your family and friends The ImageStation service stores your still images online when you become a registered user See Using the ImageStation online service Delete Discards any or all of your...

Страница 180: ... ImageStation icon on the right side of the screen The ImageStation Login window appears ImageStation Login Window For first time users the ImageStationSM registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process Click Register to ImageStation and follow the on screen instructions If you are already a registered member type your login name and password and click Login It is recommend...

Страница 181: ...Microsoft Windows XP From the Start menu click All Programs Network Smart Capture and click Help from the submenu Microsoft Windows 2000 From the Start menu click Programs Network Smart Capture and click Help from the submenu Click the Help icon on the Network Smart Capture window Network Smart Capture Help icon Page 181 ...

Страница 182: ...igh quality photos create custom labels and design personalized photo albums or binders to share with friends and family PictureGear Studio main window Photo albums binders and photo collections can only be viewed or edited using PictureGear Studio software To share a PictureGear Studio creation over the Internet or by using another computer use the Export feature See the section To export a photo...

Страница 183: ...r or Memory Stick media is displayed in a Select Device window Connect your digital camera or camcorder to your computer or insert your Memory Stick media into the appropriate slot before attempting to import pictures Select Device window 4 Click List to view all pictures that are located on the device or media Make your selections and click Import Selected Photos A Specify Folder window appears S...

Страница 184: ...ight and thumbnail versions on the left Save to relocate the individual picture to a new folder Delete to remove the picture from the photo collection Rotate to change the picture s position Trim to crop the picture or capture a specific area 7 Click Finish Importing to save the imported pictures in a photo collection Page 184 ...

Страница 185: ...From the thumbnail view click to select pictures Hold down the Ctrl key while clicking to select several pictures Press the Ctrl A keys to select all of the photos in a folder 3 Manage your pictures with these additional tools and features Rotate to change the picture s position View to enlarge a thumbnail view Slideshow to place the selected pictures into an organized slideshow customizing the sl...

Страница 186: ...d as thumbnails on the right Binder window You can create your own custom binder styles by clicking Create Title 2 Select a binder style then click New Page Available photo sources are displayed as thumbnails 3 Click to select a photo An information form appears 4 Fill in your information and click OK An art palette window appears To create an original page with art or stamps use the decoration fe...

Страница 187: ...o work on a previously created album do not click Create New Album Instead select the desired album from the Album Collection view on the right side of the window 3 To select the photos you want to include in your album from available folders click List The Photo List window appears Photo List window 4 Click Create the Album with the selected photo s after making your picture selection s A Select ...

Страница 188: ... Layout window appears Select Layout window 6 Click to select a page layout for your album Use the scroll bar to view all available layout designs A preview of your selected design and page layout is displayed Scroll through your album using the book icons at the bottom of the window Album preview window Page 188 ...

Страница 189: ...sing another computer use the Export feature To export a photo album There are three export formats available Export as a Flash File to create a small file that can be viewed using Microsoft Internet Explorer Export as a Light Package to create a compressed file that can be viewed on a computer Export as a Full Package to create an uncompressed file to be saved to recordable media such as a CD R C...

Страница 190: ...ow 4 Click Browse and navigate to the destination folder Enter a file name if desired 5 Click Export A progress window appears briefly Finish Exporting window 6 An export completion message window appears displaying the file name and file size Click Return to Edit Album Screen Page 190 ...

Страница 191: ...nt to create and click Start Creating The initial creation window appears The initial window varies depending on the item you are creating 3 Make selections for the picture s design layout and custom decoration for the item you wish to create 4 Set the number of copies to be printed and select a connected printer Click Print Use the appropriate paper when creating items such as postcards labels or...

Страница 192: ...l versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Certain software product s included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT S REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIAN...

Страница 193: ... the safety information in Precautions and procedures For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer see the printed VAIO Computer Specifications Precautions and procedures Removing and installing memory modules Confirming added memory capacity Page 193 ...

Страница 194: ...reign substances 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...

Страница 195: ... 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 electr...

Страница 196: ...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 196 ...

Страница 197: ...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 Notebook Setup Dialog Box To check your system s memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the Fn Insert keys The System Properti...

Страница 198: ...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 198 ...

Страница 199: ...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 200: ...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 200 ...

Страница 201: ...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 202: ...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 203: ... 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 204: ...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 205: ...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 205 ...

Страница 206: ...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 207: ...rn 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 the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously W...

Страница 208: ...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 See PowerPanel Help for more information To lower the CPU speed using the power ...

Страница 209: ...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 210: ...an 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 click OK If your comput...

Страница 211: ...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 or slide and hold the power switch until the computer shuts down 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 21...

Страница 212: ...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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