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VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide

Connecting the Optional Docking Station

Your notebook supports an optional docking station that provides the following:

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A floppy disk drive.

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An optical (CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM) drive, depending on the
model you purchased.

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A back panel that enables you to connect additional peripherals to your
notebook as shown below.

Back Panel

USB connectors

Network (Ethernet 10BaseT/

100Base-TX)

Monitor connector

i.LINK*

(IEEE 1394)

S400 connector

Serial connector

Printer connector

DC In connector

Содержание VAIO PCG-R505TL SuperSlim Pro

Страница 1: ...dling Your Notebook 20 Cleaning Your Notebook 21 Handling the LCD Screen 21 2 Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook 23 Locating Controls and Connectors 23 Connecting a Power Source 27 Using the AC Adapter 27 Notes on the AC Adapter 28 Using Battery Power 28 Additional Notes On Batteries 31 Starting Your Notebook 33 Shutting Down Your Notebook 34 3 Using Your VAIO Notebook 35 Using the Keyboard 35 The Note...

Страница 2: ...Jog Dial Control 48 Launcher Mode 48 Guide Mode 49 Using the Center Jog Dial Control with Sony Software 49 Using the Center Jog Dial Control with Other Software 50 Using Memory Stick Media 50 Types of Memory Stick Media 50 Write protecting a Memory Stick Media 53 Formatting a Memory Stick Media 53 When Using Memory Stick media 54 Using Power Saving Modes 56 Normal Mode 56 Standby Mode 56 To activa...

Страница 3: ... Connect a Monitor 81 To Connect a Projector 82 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 85 To Connect a USB Device 85 Connecting External Speakers 87 Connecting an External Microphone 88 5 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 89 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 90 Sony Notebook Setup Tabs 91 Controlling Power Management 92 Viewing the Power Management status icons 92 Activating the Power M...

Страница 4: ...6 Creating a Photo Album 116 Using Panorama Maker 116 Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 117 Application Driver and System Recovery CDs 118 About Your Recovery CDs 118 Using the Application Recovery CD s 118 Using the Driver Recovery CD s 119 Using the System Recovery CD s 120 Recovering Microsoft Word 2000 121 Software Support Information 122 8 Troubleshooting 125 Troubleshooting Your No...

Страница 5: ...5 Troubleshooting audio 137 Troubleshooting the Printer 138 Getting Help 139 9 Index 142 ...

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Страница 7: ...s with participating financial institutions The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate ...

Страница 8: ...________________ Safety Information WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch...

Страница 9: ...tes près de la fuite L appareil doit être le plus près possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l accès If you have any questions about this product you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center by phone at 1 888 4SONYPC or on the web at http www sony com pcsupport If you prefer to write the Sony Customer Information Service Center our mailing address is 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Mye...

Страница 10: ...puter product Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rule...

Страница 11: ...e provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such messag...

Страница 12: ...radation of service in some situations Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommagées Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Une batterie non conforme pr...

Страница 13: ...le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce matériel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de télécommunication Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement L abonné ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci dess...

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Страница 15: ...quality MPEG2 video which supports full screen display 12 1 inch Active Matrix LCD screen and enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Microsoft Windows Operating System Your system includes Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Communications Access popular online services send e mail browse th...

Страница 16: ...setting up your notebook supplementary updates and software information Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Getting Started document Explains how to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system VAIO PCG R505TL PCG R505TLK Notebook Specifications Details the hardware specifications for your notebook and the optional docking station Main Unit Power Cord AC Adapter Rechargeable Batt...

Страница 17: ...store the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Driver Recovery CD s Allows you to reinstall individual device drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased Other Packet containing special product offers To use these recovery CDs you nee...

Страница 18: ... chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setti...

Страница 19: ...oisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95º F 35º C or less than 41º F 5º C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Computer positioned directly in front of you Wrists relaxed and flat Arms at desk level ...

Страница 20: ...aged connection cables Your computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company 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 ...

Страница 21: ...D Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the 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 ...

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Страница 23: ... Your VAIO Notebook This section describes the controls and connectors on your VAIO Notebook how to connect your notebook to a power source and how to start and shut down your notebook Locating Controls and Connectors ...

Страница 24: ...cator 8 Scroll lock indicator 2 Battery indicator 9 LCD screen 3 Memory Stick indicator 10 Speakers 4 Docking Station Indicator 11 Power button 5 Hard disk drive indicator 12 Keyboard 6 Num lock indicator 13 Touchpad 7 Caps lock indicator 14 Left and right buttons 4 ...

Страница 25: ...Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook 25 Back 1 Battery connector Left 1 DC In connector 2 USB connector 3 Air vent 4 Monitor connector 5 Memory Stick slot ...

Страница 26: ...rnet network connector Do not connect to the Ethernet connector any other type of network cable or telephone line 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 connector To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator Gently pull the rubber tab away from the notebook to fi...

Страница 27: ...e cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Bottom 1 Battery unlock lever 3 Reset switch 2 Battery unlock lock lever 4 Docking connector Connecting AC Adapter Notebook Computer DC In AC Adapter supplied Power Cord supplied ...

Страница 28: ...ll outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use only the AC adapter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter Using Battery Power You can use a battery pack as a source of power The battery pack that comes with your notebook is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the ba...

Страница 29: ...tery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the notebook 2 Insert the battery pack The battery is charging whether or not the notebook is powered on or off The battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately one and one half hours if the notebook is powered off To charge th...

Страница 30: ...Battery Indicator Light Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The notebook is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The notebook is using AC power Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power Battery Indicator Battery Pack supplied ...

Страница 31: ...falls to less than 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Using Power Saving Modes The battery pack supplied with your notebook is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discha...

Страница 32: ...and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the n...

Страница 33: ...htness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key Opening Notebook Windows Me only The VAIO InitManager dialog box appears when starting your notebook for the first time Select OK to begin initial setup If you do not execute the initial setup you cannot use part of the VAIO original hardware functions such as Center Jog Control Power Management tool touchpad scroll function and keyboard shortc...

Страница 34: ...our notebook 1 Close or end all operations Close all applications Remove the PC cards Disconnect USB devices 2 Then restart the notebook You can restart your computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your notebook Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents During a period of inactivity you can conserve b...

Страница 35: ...y similar to that of a typewriter the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Function Keys Print Screen Key Shift Fn Key Windows Key Alt Key Applications Key Numeric Keypad Area Navigation Keys Correction Keys Fn Key Backspace Key Ctrl Key Key ...

Страница 36: ... vary from one application to the next Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another ke...

Страница 37: ...rd disk Data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the notebook when this indicator light is on The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active The character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock ...

Страница 38: ...isplayed 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 Properties window This is the equivalent of clicking the System icon in the Control Panel Combination Feature Functions Fn F3 Speaker switch Toggles the built in speaker off and on Fn F4 Speaker volume Adjusts the...

Страница 39: ... to the original state use the power switch to turn on power Fn F Display control Minimizes or maximizes the display window Maximizing the display window allows you to view the display at a greater resolution Fn D Video standby Turns off the LCD to save power To turn the LCD back on press any key Windows Me only You can also carry out these functions using the center Jog Dial control Some function...

Страница 40: ...lays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features ...

Страница 41: ...or Type II PC card and is compatible with a CardBus Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog...

Страница 42: ...te the following Do not force a card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation Do not carry your notebook while the head of the PC card such as a wireless LAN card is out of the slot Pressure or shock may damage the connector pins See the manual that came with your PC card for more infor...

Страница 43: ...indow 3 Click the Device Manager tab then click the Refresh button 4 In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system If you removed a Sony i LINK CD RW DVD ROM drive or Sony i LINK DVD ROM drive by mistake disconnect the docking station and reconnect it See Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking Station for details In some cases if your n...

Страница 44: ...uter that also has Smart Connect or preinstalled Windows Me You can then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer See Smart Connect online help for more information i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on t...

Страница 45: ...ttom of the docking station to the side marked 4 Connect the docking station to your notebook as described in Connecting the Notebook to the Docking Station Note the following When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name by which it will be identified when the two computers are networked together If you have previously purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that d...

Страница 46: ...notebook to another computer 6 After you have finished the tasks you needed to perform to end the smart connect session proceed as follows Disconnect your notebook from the docking station Disconnect the i LINK cable and all other cables from the docking station Set the i LINK network switch to the unmarked side ...

Страница 47: ...Dial Control Your notebook is equipped with a center Jog Dial control located below the touchpad and between the left and right buttons The center Jog Dial control enables you to open an application folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the center Jog Dial control In addition when you press the center Jog Dial control you can turn on your notebook automatically and sta...

Страница 48: ...software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active When you select an item in the Jog Dial window and it is displayed between orange bars you can press the center Jog Dial control to view a submenu of that item Using Launcher Mode To use the center Jog Dial control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial Utility icon in the task tray Alternatively you can pres...

Страница 49: ...indow is active Depending on the software you are using you can select items from the displayed list using the center Jog Dial control You can switch between guide mode and launcher mode by pressing the Ctrl key and the center Jog Dial control Using Guide Mode The Jog Dial control window displays the function of the center Jog Dial control Using the Center Jog Dial Control with Sony Software If So...

Страница 50: ...ter Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter or Select Using Memory Stick Media This compact portable and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The medium is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Types of Memory Stick Media The f...

Страница 51: ...ication and encryption technology Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback To Insert a Memory Stick Media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and toward the Memory Stick media slot 2 Car...

Страница 52: ... media ejects pull it out At the default setting Visual Flow application starts automatically when you insert a Memory Stick media You can change this setting in VAIO Action Setup Warning Windows Me models only When copying data between Memory Stick media with different memory capacity use the drag and drop method to copy data Do not use the Copy Disk function of Windows The Copy Disk function wil...

Страница 53: ...y Stick Formatter refer to Formatter Help 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the notebook See To Insert a Memory Stick Media for details on inserting Memory Stick media 2 Click the Start button point to Programs click Memory Stick Utility and then click Memory Stick Formatter 3 Click Start Formatter Memory Stick Formatter begins Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write...

Страница 54: ...media can be used with copyright protected data such as music Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media Windows Me Only All data checked out to MG Memory Stick media from OpenMG Jukebox is in Hifi folder Do not attempt to modify the HiFi folder with Windows Explorer or any software other than OpenMG Jukebox We make no reparations for...

Страница 55: ... 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 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 To prolong the life of the media use the supplied storag...

Страница 56: ...or light displays green when your computer is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Standby Mode In Standby Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The umber power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode To activate Standby mode press the power button and release ...

Страница 57: ... normal mode Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Power consumption Standby uses more power than Hibernate Windows 2000 The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and then the computer enters Hibernate mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off When returning from Hibernate mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the comp...

Страница 58: ...lug the other end into the wall jack In order to register your Sony VAIO Notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect the notebook to a phone line Do not plug the phone cable into the Ethernet connector located to the left of the phone jack as this may damage your notebook Plugging Phone Cable into Phone Jack Your notebook does not work with party lines can...

Страница 59: ...k administrator Connecting to LAN Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet network connector Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line 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 connector To connect the unit to the network contact your ne...

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Страница 61: ...peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting the Optional Docking Station Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Connecting an Optical Drive Connecting a Printer Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting an External Display Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone ...

Страница 62: ...disk drive An optical CD RW DVD ROM or DVD ROM drive depending on the model you purchased A back panel that enables you to connect additional peripherals to your notebook as shown below Back Panel 1 USB connectors 5 Network Ethernet 10BaseT 100Base TX 2 Monitor connector 6 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 connector 3 Serial connector 7 Printer connector 4 DC In connector 7 6 5 4 1 2 3 ...

Страница 63: ...Connecting Peripheral Devices 63 Left 1 Left lever 3 Floppy disk drive 2 Air vent Right 1 CD RW DVD ROM or DVD ROM drive 3 DC In indicator 2 UNDOCK switch 4 Right lever ...

Страница 64: ...an AC outlet The LED of the DC In connector switches on 2 Holding the notebook with the front side facing you insert the two holes on the front of the computer into the two corresponding latches protruding from the front side of the docking station Note the following before connecting your notebook to the docking station Disconnect the VGA USB AC and Ethernet devices from your notebook Leaving the...

Страница 65: ...ful not to press the top of the notebook too strongly the LCD display may be damaged Securing the Notebook to the Docking Station Beware of the following to ensure proper operation of your notebook Do not disconnect the notebook from the docking station while the docking indicator is on Do not disconnect the docking station during power saving modes i e while the notebook is in Standby or Hibernat...

Страница 66: ...king station while moving the computer slightly back to disengage it from the two front latches of the docking station Before disconnecting your notebook from the docking station ensure the following All i LINK devices are disconnected from your notebook and docking station No object is placed on top of the notebook Releasing the Notebook from the Docking Station Removing the Notebook from the Doc...

Страница 67: ...e Windows task tray 2 Select Eject PC to access the Undock Complete dialog box 3 Release and remove your notebook as described in Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is Off Wait for the docking indicator light to switch off before undocking the notebook Once the Undock Complete dialog box appears continue on to step 3 to finish undocking the notebook This prevents from leaving the ...

Страница 68: ...ialog box appears 2 Release and remove your notebook as described in Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is Off Once the Undock Complete dialog box appears continue on to step 2 to finish undocking the notebook This prevents from leaving the notebook on the docking station in this released state for too long UNDOCK switch UNDOCK Switch ...

Страница 69: ...n drive you can connect an optional PCGA UFD5 floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your notebook To Insert a Diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Do not use an optional PCGA UFD5 floppy disk drive while your notebook is connected to the docking station Inserting Diskette Diskette ...

Страница 70: ...the LED indicator light turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Notes on Handling Diskettes Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Removing Diskette Eject Button ...

Страница 71: ...h your notebook To Insert a Disc 1 Press the Eject button The disc tray slides out Do not use an optional optical drive such as PCGA CD51 A CD ROM drive while your notebook is connected to the docking station If you are using a PC card such as a wireless LAN card with its head out of the slot remove it before you insert a disc Inserting a Disc Eject Button ...

Страница 72: ...abel side facing up Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place 3 Close the tray by pushing it gently The BUSY indicator on the drive flashes while your notebook reads data from the disc Inserting Disc When the notebook is in power saving mode the tray will not open Disc ...

Страница 73: ...are See the help file that came with the WinDVD software for details Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing such discs Note the following for playing a DVD video Do not switch between LCD and external display while playing a DVD video Do not put ...

Страница 74: ... out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Writing Data to CD R RW Media You can use Drag n Drop CD software to write data to a CD R or CD RW To use Drag n Drop CD see the online hel...

Страница 75: ...ook Do not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities such as the screen saver and virus checker may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities if they are active before writing data to a disc Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer when you are writing data to a CD R or CD RW Using battery power may result...

Страница 76: ...r 1 Locate the Printer connector on the docking station 2 Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into the Printer connector To USB Connectors 1 Locate the USB connectors on your notebook and printer 2 Plug the optional USB printer cable into the USB connector Turn off the notebook before connecting peripherals In normal use you should turn on the peripherals before turning on your notebo...

Страница 77: ...manuals that came with your printer for more information on printer installation and operation Before operating the printer ensure that the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software is properly set See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ...

Страница 78: ...a into the Memory Stick media slot on your computer For details on using Memory Stick media see Using Memory Stick Media i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate w...

Страница 79: ...der for more information on installation and use The i LINK connector does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with your notebook The VAIO Notebook supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary...

Страница 80: ...video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you should defragment or format the D partition regularly To defragment a partition 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Programs Accessories System Tools Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragmenter window appears Select the drive you want to defragment from the list and c...

Страница 81: ... Plug the optional display cable into the monitor connector Using the Docking Station 1 Locate the monitor connector on the rear panel of the docking station Ensure that one end of the power cord of the monitor is plugged into the display and the other end is plugged into an AC outlet Connecting Monitor You cannot use the Monitor connector on your notebook when the docking station is connected to ...

Страница 82: ...onitor connector on the left side of the notebook 2 Plug the RGB signal cable into the monitor connector Ensure that one end of the power cord of the monitor is plugged into the display and the other end is plugged into an AC outlet Connecting Monitor See the manuals that came with your printer and the docking station if applicable for more information on printer installation and operation Compute...

Страница 83: ... Docking Station 1 Locate the monitor connector on the rear panel of the docking station 2 Plug the optional monitor adapter into the monitor connector 3 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone connector on the right side of the notebook Connecting projector Projector Power cord RGB signal cable To Headphone Audio cable connector ...

Страница 84: ...CD the external monitor or both devices See Selecting the Display Mode for more information Connecting projector Note the following See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and operation You cannot use the Monitor connector on your notebook when the docking station is connected to the notebook Projector Power cord RGB signal cable To Headphone Audio cable c...

Страница 85: ...keyboard speaker and microphone to your computer To Connect a USB Device Using the Notebook 1 Locate a USB connector on the notebook There are two USB connectors on the notebook one on the right side and one on the left side 2 Plug on end of the USB cable into a connector and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB Device To USB mouse USB ...

Страница 86: ... a connector and the other end into the USB device You can use an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series not supplied with this computer Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB connector to use it One USB connector supports one USB device Connecting USB Device See the manual that came with your USB device for more information...

Страница 87: ...Headphone connector Note the following when connecting external speakers Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers the magnetic field of the speakers may damage the data on the diskettes Connecting Speakers to the Headphone Connector See the manual that comes with your speakers for more ...

Страница 88: ...Microphone connector on the right side of your notebook 2 Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone connector Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone Connecting Microphone to Microphone Connector See the manual that comes with your microphone for more information on installation and use m Microphone To optional...

Страница 89: ...omizing Your VAIO Notebook This section briefly describes how you can change the default settings of your notebook to customize your computer Refer to the Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information ...

Страница 90: ... To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup Tabs 4 After you finish making your changes click OK Sony Notebook Setup Screen ...

Страница 91: ...ves inserted into your computer Touchpad When you connect an optional mouse to the Serial port of your computer you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Enable Ports Enable or disable ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial settings cli...

Страница 92: ...1 Right click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Power Management The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar The current profile icon is highlighted on the Power Management toolbar It is the first icon farthest to the left and its appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected To change the...

Страница 93: ...gement profiles Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Power Management profile or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined prof...

Страница 94: ... power requirements for camera usage DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and System Standby to optimize power management for your system Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spr...

Страница 95: ...e state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button on your computer System Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power To ...

Страница 96: ...Toolbars from the pop up menu then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar You can also view the total capacity remaining in the battery by placing the pointer over the battery status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining battery capacity Time indicator Displays estimated ti...

Страница 97: ...ars displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information Battery Information Window ...

Страница 98: ...ed to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your notebook s LCD display and the external monitor To select the display mode proceed as follows See also Connecting an External Display 1 Click the Start button point to Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Double click Display to access the Display Properties window ...

Страница 99: ...ler Properties dialog box 4 Click the Intel 82815 Graphics Technology tab then click the Graphics Properties button 5 Click the Driver Configuration tab 6 Ensure that the Synchronous Display Mode box is selected then click Apply 7 Click the Device tab 8 Select the type of display Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen ...

Страница 100: ... window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 6 To try another selection click or then click OK 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Turn on the ...

Страница 101: ... links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials ...

Страница 102: ...he module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module To Install a Memory Module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down Then unscrew the two screws with the mark on the bottom ...

Страница 103: ... 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over on the touchpad space Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 6 You must remove the existing memory module Follow the instructions in To Remove a Memory Module 7 Remove the memory module from its packaging Lifting the Keyboard Turning the Keyboard Cable ...

Страница 104: ...mputer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 10 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer Note the following Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Be sure that both ends of the memory module click Installing the Memory Module Replacing the Keyboard ...

Страница 105: ...odule 1 Perform steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module 2 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 3 Remove the memory module 4 Perform steps 8 and 9 of To install a memory module ...

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Страница 107: ...c documents in Adobe Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Windows Me only Adobe Systems Inc Create amazing photo effects with Adobe PhotoDeluxe Without learning complex software you can enhance restore and be creative with your photos The software includes built...

Страница 108: ...CD is designed to be the most simple software to make your own CD Users can create their own best AudioCD or data CD that can be read in many PCs With Drag n Drop CD you can also create your own backup CD from the original CD that you own DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit the cl...

Страница 109: ...and you can personalize how you access the web Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you are on the web Microsoft Word 2000 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Word 2000 makes it easy to create common Web e mail and print documents for use around the world It embraces HTML as a first class file format and extends this software s ease of use to ...

Страница 110: ...e most appropriate profile depending on the application with which you are working and the conditions of use See the PowerPanel chapter or the PowerPanel Help file for details Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation An online service that helps you find what you need online faster and smarter Prodigy delivers powerful online content such as sports scores stock quotes news and easy acce...

Страница 111: ...udio video and network convergence Smart Connect Windows 2000 only Sony Electronics Inc Smart Connect allows you to use an i LINK cable to connect your VAIO notebook to another computer that supports Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAI...

Страница 112: ...pecial effects still images pictures and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click File Import or DV Import 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray Main Window Importing files over 75 seconds in length may cause MovieShaker to stop responding Clip tray Working Panel Product tray ...

Страница 113: ... in the Shaker tray 3 Click A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray 4 To preview switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play Shaker Tray Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray to 10 or less MovieShaker ...

Страница 114: ...o the Working Panel 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel 4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips scenes Working Panel To preview an Effect click on the clip in the Working panel monitor Your clip displays with the new effect on the Effect tray ...

Страница 115: ...be saved 4 Click Next 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved 6 Name the file 7 Click Save Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Saving movies as DV Digital Video takes the longest and Quick Save is the fastest MovieShaker can play video files up to 65 MB in length For DV playback and smooth video playback we recommend the following resolution refresh rates 1024 x 768 75 H...

Страница 116: ...ollection 3 From Collection menu select Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click OK Creating a Photo Album 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album 2 From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 3 Choose the type of Album you want and click OK 4 Now add more pictures frames text and effects 5 When you are finished select Create Album in File menu or click ...

Страница 117: ...If 35mm lens is selected the prompt does not appear to select a different lens click the lens icon 5 Click the panoramic icon near the bottom of the window 6 Click Full Stitch Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 1 Select the MPEG file 2 From the Movie Sound menu select Scene break down 3 Then select Movie Stitch to create a panoramic picture We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictur...

Страница 118: ...s that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally It can be used only to restore the hard disk of this Sony computer Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem you are experienc...

Страница 119: ...stall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD s to repair software applications To Use the Driver Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD...

Страница 120: ... hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you Full Restore with Format that is it formats the hard disk drive then restores all the original software To use the System Recovery CD s 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive 2 Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Notebook 3 Wait...

Страница 121: ...ve configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD Recovering Microsoft Word 2000 If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD Microsoft Word 2000 will not be recovered Use the supplied Word 2000 CD ROM to recover this application Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs I...

Страница 122: ...echdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www apple com phone 512 674 8700 Support is for 90 days after the original date of purchase for most Apple products hours 7 days a week 6 AM 6 PM PT Web site http www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 e mail contact digion com Web site http help earthlink net techs...

Страница 123: ...NYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site s http www arcsoft com http www photoisland com phone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 e mail techsupport arcsoft com hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PT Web site http www prodigy com phone 800 213 0992 hours 7 AM 3 AM ET Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www realnetworks com ...

Страница 124: ...pcsupport Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www microsoft com support phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase hours 7 days a week 24 hours a...

Страница 125: ... cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting a Power Source If you plugged the notebook into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for det...

Страница 126: ...resume F2 to setup may appear at the bottom of the screen In such a case proceed as follows 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter 3 Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press Enter 4 Press to select Exit then press to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Select Yes and press Enter 6 Sel...

Страница 127: ...y notebook stops responding or does not shut down It is best to use the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu to shut down your notebook Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Shut Down then click Restart Windows Me If the preceding step does not work press Ctrl Alt Delete twice to restart t...

Страница 128: ...em Configuration Utility under the Tools menu 3 Click the Advanced button on the General tab and Confirm the following information The message Standby function is enabled is displayed If the message reads Standby function is disabled click the Enable button The message Hibernate feature is enabled is displayed If the message reads Hibernate feature is disabled click the Enable button 4 Click OK an...

Страница 129: ...tebook completely enters the lower power state To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook The sound of my notebook s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel...

Страница 130: ...d to the notebook and the notebook is connected to another computer via i LINK Set the i LINK network switch at the bottom of the docking station to the marked side See If Your Notebook is Connected to the Optional Docking Station for details An error message appears while disconnecting the docking station even after following the correct procedure for disconnecting the docking station Close the s...

Страница 131: ... screen The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with ...

Страница 132: ...assignments as follows 1 Click Start point to Control Panel then double click on the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar select Shut Down to display the S...

Страница 133: ...essary restart the notebook remove the disc and check disc for dirt or damage If you see video but can not hear audio check all of the following Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook Cl...

Страница 134: ...ptical drive tray does not open Make sure the notebook is turned on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a thin pen tip in the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot use digital video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Verify that the DV device is turned on and that the cable...

Страница 135: ...start Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up I hear background noise while using Windows Media Player to play my music CDs Sony suggests using the preinstalled Media Bar software to play audio CDs SmartCapture software does not start Windows Me ...

Страница 136: ...at the phone line is working by plugging the line in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Verify that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Verify that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible My modem connection is slow Your notebook is equipped with a 56K V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influen...

Страница 137: ...ble click System The System Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Set the sound device to enable If your notebook is powered by batteries verify that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control verify that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows If you connect externa...

Страница 138: ...ional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for details on using Sony Notebook Setup Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a power saving mode If this occurs proceed as follows to reset the printer connection Windows Me Only 1 Right click My Computer icon on the desktop then select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Refresh...

Страница 139: ...ections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states 4 Sony PC Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge...

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Страница 141: ...ts 30 37 inserting 28 loading 28 power status 30 rechargeable 27 removing 31 battery packs charge status icons 96 battery power 27 BatteryScope utility 96 brightness adjusting 33 38 built in speaker 24 38 volume 38 buttons left 24 right 24 Start 34 90 C cameras digital video recorder 78 canceling commands 36 Caps Lock 24 indicator light 37 CD Drive 62 CD ROM discs inserting 71 CD ROM drive closing...

Страница 142: ...the CD CDRW DVD Drive 62 connectors battery 25 DC In 27 infrared 26 network 62 Serial port 62 USB 26 correction keys 36 Ctrl key 36 cursor movement keys 36 customer assistance support options 139 D DC In 27 digital video camera recorder 78 diskettes ejecting 70 handling 70 inserting into drive 69 troubleshooting 133 display mode 98 options 84 selecting 84 disposal of lithium ion battery xi Driver ...

Страница 143: ...ector 25 83 help 139 I i LINK 78 IEEE1394 78 indicator lights 37 battery 30 37 Caps Lock 24 37 charge status 30 hard drive 24 37 Information 24 Num Lock 24 37 power 24 Scroll Lock 37 infrared port 26 input devices x Insert key 36 inserting battery pack 28 diskettes into drive 69 installing hardware 61 peripherals 61 interference x internal speaker See speakers K keyboard 24 35 38 L Launcher Mode 4...

Страница 144: ...bleshooting 138 microphone connector 25 modem laws governing xi troubleshooting 136 monitor selecting 84 switching among 38 mouse troubleshooting 132 mouse properties 40 multiple phone lines 58 N navigation keys 36 network connector 62 See Ethernet network connector port replicator 62 Notebook Setup tabs 91 Num Lock 24 indicator light 37 numeric keypad area 36 O online help 139 operator keys 36 ou...

Страница 145: ... customizing toolbar 93 95 Print Screen key 36 Printer tab 91 R radio interference x rechargeable battery pack 27 recharging battery pack 29 Recovery CD 118 removing battery pack 31 diskettes 70 restoring data 118 right button 24 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock indicator light 37 selecting display 84 LCD 84 monitor 84 power source 27 Serial connector 62 setting up your PC support 139 setup screen Abo...

Страница 146: ...rt support options 139 touchpad 24 40 Touchpad tab 91 troubleshooting 125 startup 34 turning on computer 33 TV interference x U unpacking the computer 16 USB connecting 86 connector 86 mouse 86 USB connector 26 Using the Jog Dial Control 49 V VAIO Action Setup 47 video camera recorder 78 Video Standby mode 39 W window design of Sony software 100 Windows Explorer 38 Find window 38 Help 38 key 36 St...

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