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Using the Jog Dial Control 

Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial   control on the top right corner of the unit. The Jog Dial control enables you to
open an application, folder, or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial control. In addition,
when you press the Jog Dial control, you can turn on your computer automatically and start the selected application or
document. 

  Using the Jog Dial Control 

The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display. It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode. 

For information on how to change the Jog Dial control's settings, right-click the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray and click
Help Topics. 

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Содержание VAIO PictureBook Computer

Страница 1: ...ide This User Guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window Page 1 ...

Страница 2: ...f your new computer Using the Keyboard Using the MOTION EYE Camera Using the Pointing Device Using VAIO Action Setup Using the Jog Dial Control Using Memory Stick Media Using PC Cards Using the Port Replicator Using Power Saving Modes Connecting a Phone Line Connecting to a LAN Page 2 ...

Страница 3: ...Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Page 3 ...

Страница 4: ...kes 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 Shift Ctrl Alt 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 commands For example in many applications instea...

Страница 5: ...l F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computers from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed windows with Num Lock off 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 System Pro...

Страница 6: ...Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or powered off Battery Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer Hard disk Lights when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on Page 6 ...

Страница 7: ...are active The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on The letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application This function does not ...

Страница 8: ... To increase volume press Fn F4 then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or Fn F5 Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Fn F7 Switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD external display connected to the Monitor port and both LCD and external display modes Fn F8 Swit...

Страница 9: ...lay control Minimizes and maximizes the LCD screen If the default display resolution is reduced this function maximizes the display resolution to fit the screen size Maximizing the display screen enables you to view the display at a greater resolution Note Some functions are not available until Windows launches Page 9 ...

Страница 10: ...Using the MOTION EYE Camera Your computer includes a built in MOTION EYE camera You can use the camera to shoot still images and record video clips Page 10 ...

Страница 11: ...de button You can also use Jog Dial control for this function 4 The Finder window appears Turn the MOTION EYE camera lens toward the subject you want to photograph Turning MOTION EYE 5 Adjust the focusing ring Adjusting the Focusing Ring 6 Half press the CAPTURE button on the computer The image remains still for a few seconds To display another image release the CAPTURE button and press again 7 Fu...

Страница 12: ...ollowing sizes 640 480 320 240 160 120 and 80 60 pixels Using the self timer You can take a still image 10 seconds after clicking the CAPTURE button by using the self timer 1 Click Still Viewer Movie Player from the switch applications list 2 Select Still mode 3 Click the Options button The Still Image Options dialog box appears 4 Click Self timer capture on the Capturing mode tab 5 Click OK After...

Страница 13: ... the coloring Sharpness Adjust the sharpness 4 Click the Mode tab and then click the item you want to set Features Description White balance Adjust the colors to be more natural Auto Adjust automatically to natural colors Indoor Suitable for indoor capturing Outdoor Suitable for outdoor capturing Hold Suspend the proximate settings of the white balance so that settings do not change automatically ...

Страница 14: ...5 Click OK Note Click the Default button and then click OK to return all settings to the default settings Page 14 ...

Страница 15: ...lity for different sound environments Click Start point to Settings and then point to Control Panel Click Sounds and Multimedia and then Audio tab Click Volume under the Sound Recording category Adjust the volume level with the microphone slider Your recording is not guaranteed If your recording fails due to conditions unfavorable to the camera the contents of your recording cannot be guaranteed C...

Страница 16: ...ck Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Press the pointing device in a direction to place the pointer on an item or object While holding the left button press the pointing device in a direction and then release it at the desired point Scroll Press the pointing device while pressing the center button Note The scroll ...

Страница 17: ...ke off the pointing device cover and replace it with the additional cover supplied with your computer Replacing the Pointing Device Cover Note Make sure the cover is tightly secured to prevent damage to the screen when you close the computer Page 17 ...

Страница 18: ... control Memory Stick media and i LINK interface An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup right click the Jog Dial control icon or in the task tray and click Help Topics Page 18 ...

Страница 19: ...g Dial Changing the Jog Dial setting Memory Stick Changing the Memory Stick media insertion setting i LINK Changing the i LINK device connection setting USB Changing the USB device connection setting Timer Setting the timer Page 19 ...

Страница 20: ...g Dial control In addition when you press the Jog Dial control you can turn on your computer automatically and start the selected application or document Using the Jog Dial Control The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode For information on how to change the Jog Dial control s settings right click the Jog Dial control icon in ...

Страница 21: ... Dial control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray Alternatively you can press the Jog Dial control while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode 1 Turn the Jog Dial control to select the item you want then press the Jog Dial control The window switches to the guide mode and shows the Jog Dial control s function JOG Guide Dial...

Страница 22: ...u are using you can select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial control Some Sony software applications have two modes in List View Simple Menu and Full Menu You can switch the mode by pressing the Shift key while turning the Jog Dial control Using guide mode The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial control s function Page 22 ...

Страница 23: ...are If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial control is active you can use the Jog Dial s functions that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see the software application s online Help Page 23 ...

Страница 24: ...ol button to close the active application Scroll Press the Jog Dial control button to begin scrolling within the active window Jog Dial Launcher Press the Jog Dial control button to return the Jog Dial control to Jog Launcher mode Menu Bar Press the Jog Dial control button then use the Jog Dial control to scroll through the active window s toolbar Some software applications do not support these fu...

Страница 25: ... in the Jog Dial Launcher window 2 Click Timer from the left menu then click the clock icon 3 Select either Recommended Settings Program Files All Files or Drag Drop from the left menu then select the file or application you wish to launch in the right window 4 Click Next until the One Time Only Setting dialog box appears 5 Select the Date and Time and click Next twice then click Finish and close ...

Страница 26: ... versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The media 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 Page 26 ...

Страница 27: ...evices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback Note Ensure that the MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark To insert a Memory Stick media Insert the Memory Stick media into the media slot on the left side of the computer until it clicks into place When the Memory Stick media is properly in place Sony s VisualFlow...

Страница 28: ...dia in toward the computer When the media ejects pull it out When removing the Memory Stick media be careful as it may eject completely from the slot 1 MagicGate Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony C orporation 2 Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony C orporation Page 28 ...

Страница 29: ...play layout 3 Click on an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method 4 Resting your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick properties 5 Resting your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions 6 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen Double click an image to sh...

Страница 30: ... connect portable external devices such as an optical disc drive or to connect to a network using a PC Network Interface Card NIC Note The PC Card slot can accommodate a Type I or Type II PC Card This slot is compatible with Card Bus Type III PC Cards are not supported Page 30 ...

Страница 31: ...ng PC Card 2 Press the release button down and toward the ventilation slot Release Button Caution Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not cause damage to the connector pins but damage can occur if the ...

Страница 32: ...s 1 Double click in the task tray The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears 3 Select the hardware device you wish to remove and then click OK 4 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box 5 Press the release button toward the computer The PC Card ejects 6 Gently grasp the PC Card and pull it out 7 Insert the PC Card slot...

Страница 33: ... Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an exclamation mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with th...

Страница 34: ...or Your computer is supplied with a port replicator to enable you to connect additional devices The port replicator is equipped with one each of the following Monitor port Ethernet port USB port AV Out jack AV In jack Page 34 ...

Страница 35: ...or faces up 1 Open the port replicator port cover on the side of the computer Connecting the Port Replicator 2 Insert the port replicator connector gently into the port until it clicks into place Make sure the VAIO logo on the connector faces up 3 Connect any compatible peripheral devices to the port replicator Page 35 ...

Страница 36: ...s your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management setting you select Note If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down yo...

Страница 37: ... mode is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The power indicator 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 Page 37 ...

Страница 38: ... the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Press the key combination Fn Esc You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter Standby mode 2 Press any key to return to normal mode Page 38 ...

Страница 39: ...s mode To activate Hibernate mode 1 To activate Hibernate mode press the key combination Fn F12 or press the power button and release it immediately The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Note Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode Page 39 ...

Страница 40: ...bernate mode by pressing the power button momentarily the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally Standby uses more power than Hibernate Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Page 40 ...

Страница 41: ...o connect a phone cable not supplied to take advantage of online services and the Internet Note In order to register your VAIO computer register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line Page 41 ...

Страница 42: ...ert the phone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Plugging in Phone Cable Note Your computer does 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 Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current a...

Страница 43: ...ting to LAN Caution Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port 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 port To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator If you enabl...

Страница 44: ...ther Places header 2 Click Add a network place under the Network Tasks header or click Set up a home or small office network depending on your configuration 3 Depending on your choice either the The Add Network Place Wizard or Network Setup Wizard is displayed 4 Follow the step by step instructions that appear on the screen Page 44 ...

Страница 45: ...ons Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive Connecting an i LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting a USB Mouse Connecting VAIO Computers Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting an External Display Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an External Microphone Connecting External Speakers Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities Page 45 ...

Страница 46: ...Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect an optional floppy disk drive FDD to the USB port on your computer Page 46 ...

Страница 47: ...disconnecting the floppy disk drive Before removing the FDD see To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on for more information Plug the USB cable from the floppy disk drive into the USB port on the computer The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Plugging in USB Cable Page 47 ...

Страница 48: ...To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a floppy disk Page 48 ...

Страница 49: ...To remove a floppy disk When you finish using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator light turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disk Removing a floppy disk Page 49 ...

Страница 50: ... The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears 3 Select the hardware device you wish to remove and then click OK 4 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box 5 Unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer Page 50 ...

Страница 51: ...To carry the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the right side Page 51 ...

Страница 52: ...Notes on handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disk Keep disks away from magnets Keep disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Page 52 ...

Страница 53: ...r is running on battery power the battery life will be shorter The drive draws power from the computer through a PC Card Caution If you connect a non Sony DVD drive to your VAIO computer the DVD playback may not function properly The bundled DVD software must be installed to play a DVD For best performance it is recommended that you use a Sony compatible DVD drive Page 53 ...

Страница 54: ...System Recovery CDs see Using Your Recovery CDs for more information 1 Remove the PC Card slot protector from the PC Card slot See To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on for more information 2 Remove the PC Card from the bottom side of the optical drive Removing PC Card 3 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the SONY logo facing up See Using PC Cards for details Inserting...

Страница 55: ...the disc in the tray with the label side facing up 3 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place Inserting Disc 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently The Busy indicator on the drive flashes while your computer is reading data from the disc Flashing Busy Indicator Page 55 ...

Страница 56: ...To remove the drive Remove the PC Card from the computer See To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on for more information Page 56 ...

Страница 57: ... disc may cause data reading errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with wate...

Страница 58: ... of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper conne...

Страница 59: ... screw on the cable connector clockwise Connecting i LINK optical disc drive 2 Insert the straight shaped two prong plug of the VAIO computer peripheral cable into both the computer s i LINK port and peripheral device DC Out jack 3 The i LINK drive s power indicator lights up and the computer will automatically detect and identify the connected drive 4 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select...

Страница 60: ...y and System Recovery CDs with an i LINK optical disc drive See Application Driver and System Recovery CDs for more information Do not use an optional i LINK optical disc drive and an optional optical disc drive with PC Card at the same time Connecting both drives may cause a system malfunction Page 60 ...

Страница 61: ...Connecting a USB Mouse You can connect an optional USB mouse such as the Sony PCGA UMS1 series to your computer Page 61 ...

Страница 62: ... PCGA UMS1 series drivers have already been installed Connecting a USB Mouse Note A serial mouse or PS 2 mouse is not compatible with the VAIO C1 PictureBook computer See the manual supplied with your mouse for more information on its installation and use Page 62 ...

Страница 63: ...Connecting VAIO Computers Page 63 ...

Страница 64: ...orked together To connect VAIO computers that do not have the latest Windows operating system Smart Connect software may be necessary Consult the Sony Computing Support Web site for support options http www sony com pcsupport 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications op...

Страница 65: ...ter The C1 PictureBook computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is limited to the maximum transfer rate supported by the external device If multiple devices are connected the transfer rate will be the lowest maximum transfer rate for the connected devices The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentat...

Страница 66: ...conditions Page 66 ...

Страница 67: ... C1 PictureBook Computer For example you can use the computer with any of the following Computer display or monitor See To connect a computer display for more information Projector See To connect a projector for more information TV See To connect a TV for more information Page 67 ...

Страница 68: ...cator is connected to the computer 2 Connect the computer display s display adapter to the supplied port replicator s Monitor port Connecting a Display Note See the manual supplied with your computer display for more information on its installation and use Page 68 ...

Страница 69: ...and the other end into the projector s corresponding port 3 Plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack Connecting a Projector Note See the manual supplied with your projector for more information on its installation and use You may not be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the specific computer display or projector used Connect the AC adapter after ...

Страница 70: ...r 1 First make sure the port replicator is connected to the computer 2 Plug the supplied AV cable into the port replicator s AV TV Out jack 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable into the TV as shown below Connecting a TV Note See Selecting the Display Mode for more information Page 70 ...

Страница 71: ...Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a Windows compatible USB printer to your computer to print documents Note To use a printer first install the driver software supplied with your printer Page 71 ...

Страница 72: ...port on your computer and the USB port on your printer You can also connect the USB printer cable into the USB port on the supplied port replicator Connecting a Printer Note See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on its installation and use Page 72 ...

Страница 73: ...Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone Note Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use Page 73 ...

Страница 74: ...icrophone Use the symbol to locate the Microphone jack Plug the microphone cable into this jack Connecting a Microphone Note See the manual supplied with your microphone for more information on its installation and use Page 74 ...

Страница 75: ...t You can record messages memos or other recordings in analog by connecting a microphone or other audio equipment to the Microphone jack of your computer and then switching the jack functionality The Microphone jack is for MIC IN monaural Page 75 ...

Страница 76: ...r of the Desktop window The Volume Control window appears 2 From the Options menu click Properties The Properties window appears 3 In the Adjust Volume panel select Recording and then click OK The Recording Control window appears 4 Select either Microphone or Line Note When you are recording using a microphone select Microphone If you are recording using other audio equipment select Line Page 76 ...

Страница 77: ...following 1 Select Options and click Properties 2 Click the item you want to display in Control 3 Click OK Note You can only adjust the recording volume in the Recording Control window in step 3 If you adjust the volume in step 1 the adjustment is only effective for playing sound It does not adjust the volume for recording sound Page 77 ...

Страница 78: ...he Desktop window If Microphone is not displayed from the Options menu click Properties select Microphone from the Control panel and then click OK 2 From the Microphone panel click Advanced The Advanced Controls for Microphones dialog box displays 3 Click Mic 20dB in Other Controls and then click Close Page 78 ...

Страница 79: ...m you want to display in Control 4 Click OK 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 PC Beep Adjust the beep sound when inserting or removing the PC Card and other devices Telephone Adjust the modem or telephone line volume Microphone Adjust the internal or external microphone volume Lin...

Страница 80: ... Control Panel 2 Double click YAMAHA DS XG 3 Select the Echo tab 4 You can also customize the setting by choosing options such as Delay Time and Feedback 5 Click OK Note When recording or using microphone echo some software options may not be available Page 80 ...

Страница 81: ...e Desktop window 1 From the Options menu select Properties 2 In the Volume Adjust window select Recording and then click OK The Recording Control window appears You can adjust the sound using the Smart Label software included or the sound recorder Sound device Function Telephony Adjust the modem or telephone line sound Microphone Adjust the internal or external microphone sound Line Adjust the aud...

Страница 82: ...Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers Page 82 ...

Страница 83: ...To connect external speakers Use the symbol to locate the Headphone jack Plug the speaker cable into this jack Connecting external speakers Page 83 ...

Страница 84: ...mputer use Before you turn on the speakers turn down the volume Do not place floppy disks or other data disks on or near the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the disks See the manual supplied with your speakers for more information on their installation and use Page 84 ...

Страница 85: ...uter to expand the capabilities of your computer and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or personal needs A Personal Digital Assistant PDA The Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN PC Card Note For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com vaio Page 85 ...

Страница 86: ...ek or month and even set an alarm to remind you of important events Keep your contact names addresses phone numbers and other details in the address book and find them when you need them Add tasks to the To Do List prioritize them and assign them due dates Synchronize your data with the software on your computer to back up your data Track expenses when you are out of the office then transfer the d...

Страница 87: ...onment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet installing the Wireless LAN PC Card in your computer and using the provided software Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN router cable modem or Digital Subsc...

Страница 88: ...N PC Card can be used with or without the Access Point With the Access Point you can build a wireless LAN between computers that are equipped with the Wireless LAN PC Card and gain access to the Internet Without the Access Point you can achieve direct communication Peer to Peer mode between computers Note For information on available Sony products go to http www sonystyle com wirelesslan Page 88 ...

Страница 89: ...escribe how to change your computer s default settings You can also refer to Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Controlling Power Management Displaying Battery Information Changing the Window Design of Sony Software Selecting the Display Mode Page 89 ...

Страница 90: ...allation and use To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar 2 Point to All Programs and click Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup tabs for more information 4 After you finish making your changes click OK Page 90 ...

Страница 91: ...perating system is loading Select the order of drives and devices from which you want to load the operating system You can specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Bass Boost Set the Bass Boost option Note For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the He...

Страница 92: ...r and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer s battery power You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate a profile or command see Displaying Battery Information for details Page 92 ...

Страница 93: ...t See Power Management profiles for a description of available options To select another power management command click that icon in the Power Management toolbar Note When you use the battery pack to power your computer your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power that profile is select...

Страница 94: ...his profile AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish s...

Страница 95: ... on To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button on your computer Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk drive and turns off the system power To return the system to the original state use the power button to turn on power The system saves the data in the Save to Di...

Страница 96: ...ttery power When using the computer with a battery the LCD display and the hard disk drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power See Power Management profiles for more information Page 96 ...

Страница 97: ...the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and 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 batter status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen Battery Information Toolbar Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining ca...

Страница 98: ...Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery Page 98 ...

Страница 99: ...ttery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Battery Information Window 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 Page 99 ...

Страница 100: ...ew 3 Double click UI Design Selector 4 Click or and select the desired design 5 Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 6 To try another selection click or and then click OK to close the UI Design Selector Note This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Page 100 ...

Страница 101: ...ab and then click the Advanced button The ATI Mobility Radeon M Properties dialog box appears 4 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the icon on the panel of your display choice For more information click the Help button Note If you cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display change the monitor or TV setting by clicking on the Secondary icon and changing it t...

Страница 102: ...puter for the amount of memory preinstalled on your computer Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades use only PCGA MM128T modules This section provides you with information on removing and replacing a memory module Precautions and Procedures Removing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Confirming Added Memory Capacity Page 102 ...

Страница 103: ...rce and from any telecommunications 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 carpete...

Страница 104: ...Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB 128 128 0 256 128 128 Page 104 ...

Страница 105: ...e screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw that fastens the memory module cover plate on the bottom of the computer Caution To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing Cover Plate 4 Remove the memory module cover plate 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity then remove the memory module ...

Страница 106: ...ectricity accumulated on your body then remove the module from its protective package 3 Install the memory module by holding the module edge connector pointing down with the notch on the right and then insert it diagonally into the empty slot A Memory Module 4 Lower the memory module until it clicks into place on both ends Installing a Memory Module Caution Do not touch any part of the motherboard...

Страница 107: ...p 3 Click the About This Notebook tab Verify that the System Memory displayed in the left panel matches the amount of memory installed Note If the amount of memory is not correct shut down the computer and reinstall the memory module See Removing a Memory Module and Installing a Memory Module for instructions Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box Page 107 ...

Страница 108: ... play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section gives you the following An overview of the various software that come with your computer and the activities you can perform with your software Details on your Sony application driver and system recovery CDs Page 108 ...

Страница 109: ...free style mixed sizes custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or in...

Страница 110: ...rive while using RealJukebox Either of these actions may cause RealJukebox to shut down improperly Sony recommends using the preinstalled SonicStage software s Record function to create any CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability Downloading the optional RealJukebox CD burning component to create any...

Страница 111: ... files by other applications such as PictureGear Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer WinDVD InterVideo Inc WinDVD is a simple to use DVD player including all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player while also offering advanced display and navigation features such as zoom pan bookmark and time search 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that...

Страница 112: ...DVgate application notes Page 112 ...

Страница 113: ...connection while you are recording images to a digital video device using DVgate software close all open applications 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 DVgate software see the DVgate online help Page 113 ...

Страница 114: ... To check the resolution click the Setup button in the DVgate Motion Monitor window 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 114 ...

Страница 115: ...ing 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 Caution Before you begin to defragment a partition make sure you back up all files that you want to save Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar Click Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter The Di...

Страница 116: ...Driver Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to format the C partition of the hard disk drive then reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased Use it to restore the ...

Страница 117: ... The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery Driver Recovery and System Recovery utilities You must connect an optional optical disc drive to use the Application Driver and System Recovery CDs Page 117 ...

Страница 118: ...ation Recovery CD If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon f...

Страница 119: ... Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance then System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click...

Страница 120: ...ery CD in the optical drive 2 Shut down your computer as described in the Shutting Down Your Computer section of your printed Quick Start 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer 4 Select OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process If your computer doe...

Страница 121: ...erating system using the System Recovery CD Microsoft Word will not be recovered Use the supplied Word CD ROM to recover this application The basic version of Word is preinstalled you may load other Word options from the Word Application CD Page 121 ...

Страница 122: ...ore you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Troubleshooting i LINK devices Troubleshooting Software Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Audio Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Page 122 ...

Страница 123: ...Troubleshooting Your Computer Page 123 ...

Страница 124: ...ation If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply 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 supplied with your display for details Condensation may cause the compu...

Страница 125: ...e 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 Select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 ...

Страница 126: ...ove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 3 Turn off the computer and then turn it on 4 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 5 Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu 6 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default configuration now appears 7 Select Yes then press Enter 8 Use the...

Страница 127: ...you can restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time If the previous step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds This turns off the power to the computer If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD and restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time Unplug the computer from the...

Страница 128: ...nters a lower power mode such as Hibernate To restore the computer to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time and then selecting Restart from the drop down list Note If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to shut down the computer Page 128 ...

Страница 129: ...und of my computer 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 Help for more information Page 129 ...

Страница 130: ...x display a slower CPU speed than advertised This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum advertised speed Page 130 ...

Страница 131: ...Troubleshooting the LCD Screen Page 131 ...

Страница 132: ...the power indicator on the computer is on Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times Page 132 ...

Страница 133: ...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 supplied with your display for more information Page 133 ...

Страница 134: ...lay movies DVD video or the Smart Capture Finder window on the LCD display and an external display Images cannot be displayed on both the LCD display and an external display at the same time Select only one display option Page 134 ...

Страница 135: ...ls to change the video resolution of your display Click Start point to Control Panel point to Appearance and Themes and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Click on the Settings tab Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution Page 135 ...

Страница 136: ...Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device Page 136 ...

Страница 137: ...or PS 2 mouse is not compatible with the VAIO C1 PictureBook computer If you connect an external mouse while your computer is on you must restart your computer If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse such as the PCGA UMS1 series check that the mouse is plugged into the USB port Re install the mouse touchstick drivers See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information Page 137 ...

Страница 138: ...interpreting a single tap as a double click you must adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start point to Control Panel point to Printers and Other Hardware and then click on the Mouse icon 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action Reinstall the mouse touchstick drivers See Using Your Recovery CDs...

Страница 139: ... If you cannot turn off your computer as described in the step above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer If you cannot restart your computer as described in the step above press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to stop pla...

Страница 140: ...Troubleshooting Drives PC Cards and Peripheral Devices Page 140 ...

Страница 141: ...rive is properly connected Wait a few moments to allow the computer to recognize the drive Close all open applications and restart your computer with the connected floppy disk drive Make sure that there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive in order for the computer to start up correctly Page 141 ...

Страница 142: ...lick System select Hardware and click Device Manager Check that the correct drivers are installed properly Check that digital CD audio is enabled for your optical drive Do the following steps 1 Click Start point to Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and then click System The System Properties window appears 2 Select the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button The Device ...

Страница 143: ...re the computer is turned on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a long thin object such as a straightened paper clip into the hole to the right of the Eject button Page 143 ...

Страница 144: ...deo DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected Disconnect the i LINK cable and connect it again Page 144 ...

Страница 145: ...rking Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly into the PC Card slot Make sure the PC Card is compatible with Microsoft Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using Page 145 ...

Страница 146: ...Troubleshooting i LINK devices Page 146 ...

Страница 147: ...sh a connection 1 i LINK is a Sony trademark 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 ...

Страница 148: ...Troubleshooting Software Page 148 ...

Страница 149: ... software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the About the Software on Your Computer section for more information Page 149 ...

Страница 150: ...ve appears and the software does not start Make sure that your optical drive is connected to your computer 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 Page 150 ...

Страница 151: ...cannot use the DVgate software If your computer is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile Page 151 ...

Страница 152: ... you may want to disable the AOL WAN driver Do the following 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and select Network Connections 3 Right click on the Local Area Connection with device name WAN Network Driver and select Disable Verify that your AOL connection still functions satisfactorily with the WAN Network Driver disabled If you ...

Страница 153: ... s Record function to create any CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability Downloading the optional RealJukebox CD burning component to create any CDs on your computer may interfere with normal system operations Page 153 ...

Страница 154: ...e procedure below 1 Close Smart Capture Premium software 2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar select All Programs and click Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player window appears 3 Select File and click Open When the Open dialog box appears click My Documents in the left menu 4 Double click Smart Capture Premium If you created a folder to save the image open the folder you created 5 Double c...

Страница 155: ...r does not support Bluetooth technology To send images use the Mail ImageStation or MovieShaker button as an alternative You may refer to the online Help for Smart Capture Premium for more information To access the online help file click Start on the Windows taskbar select All Programs select Smart Capture Premium and click Smart Capture Premium Online Help Page 155 ...

Страница 156: ...Troubleshooting the Modem Page 156 ...

Страница 157: ... You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Check that the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Reinstall the modem driver See Using Your Recovery CDs for more information Page 157 ...

Страница 158: ...d modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not e...

Страница 159: ...Troubleshooting Audio Page 159 ...

Страница 160: ...pears 2 Verify that the Mute box has not been checked and that the volume is not on the lowest setting You can choose advanced options to customize audio settings If your computer is battery powered check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in W...

Страница 161: ...ar and click Edit create profiles The Profile editor window appears 2 In the left portion of the window click the power management profile you want to set Maximum Battery Life is the default selection when your computer runs on battery power 3 In the right portion of the window double click CPU Control The list of CPU control options appears 4 Click Performance 5 Click the File menu and select Sav...

Страница 162: ...My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector See Connecting an External Microphone for details Page 162 ...

Страница 163: ...Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Page 163 ...

Страница 164: ... media into the slot If VisualFlow software is active and the image files in Memory Stick media are not displayed the format type of the Memory Stick media can be different Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto the hard disk drive of your computer and then format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer Page 164 ...

Страница 165: ...s the removable drive If you cannot find the Memory Stick icon in My Computer click the View drop down menu and select Refresh Wait a few moments to recognize the Memory Stick media Click the Memory Stick icon to view any possible contents Page 165 ...

Страница 166: ...Getting Help Sony provides you with several support options to answer questions about your VAIO computer or the preinstalled software Refer to these resources in the order they are listed Page 166 ...

Страница 167: ...ort Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states 5 Sony PC Support This service provides you with instant access to inf...

Страница 168: ... day Apple QuickTime Apple Computer Inc Web site http www apple com phone 800 692 7753 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc Web site http help earthlink net techsupport e mail support earthlink net phone 800 890 5128 800 890 6356 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com e mail support arcso...

Страница 169: ...Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 1 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4 SO NY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Windows Operating System Internet Explorer Word Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 1 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Su...

Страница 170: ...Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Computing Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Page 170 ...

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