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1Welcome...9Using Your VAIO Notebook...11Using the Keyboard...

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.100Installing a memory module1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Removing a memory module” for removin

Viewing the amount of memory101Viewing the amount of memory1 Restart the notebook.2 Click Start on the Windows taskbar, select Help and Support, and t

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103About the Software on Your NotebookYour VAIO® notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, andcommunicate as soon as you turn it on. This secti

Change text in this variable definition to document title.104Software OverviewAdobe Acrobat Reader™Adobe Systems, Inc.Acrobat Reader software enables

Software Overview105Digital PrintSony Electronics Inc.This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit, import, andorganize your digital p

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Software Overview107PictureGear™Sony Electronics Inc.This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sonydigital still camera,

Change text in this variable definition to document title.108Smart CaptureSony Electronics Inc.Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messa

Software Overview109VisualFlow™Sony Electronics Inc.VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designedspecifically for Memory

11Using Your VAIO NotebookThis section describes the following aspects of your new computer:❑ Using the Keyboard❑ Using the Touchpad❑ Using the Center

Change text in this variable definition to document title.110Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsYour notebook comes with the following applic

Using Your Recovery CDs111Using Your Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, DriverRecovery, and System Recov

Change text in this variable definition to document title.112To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall i

Using Your Recovery CDs1137 From the Action menu, click Uninstall. This will remove the device driverfrom your system. Click OK to confirm this action

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1144 Click Performance and Maintenance, then System. The System Propertiesdialog box appears

Using Your Recovery CDs11510 When the recovery process is complete, click Finish. Some drivers willrequire that you restart the computer to complete i

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1165 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructionsto complete the

117TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounterwhen using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions,

Change text in this variable definition to document title.118Troubleshooting Your NotebookMy notebook does not start.❑ Check that the notebook is plug

Troubleshooting Your Notebook1196 Select Exit (Save Changes), and then press Enter. The message “SaveConfiguration changes and exit now?” appears.7 Se

Change text in this variable definition to document title.12Using the KeyboardYour notebook keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, but the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.120If your notebook continues to display the message “Operating system not found,”and Window

Troubleshooting Your Notebook1212 Restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously andthen selecting Restart from the drop-down list.Th

Change text in this variable definition to document title.122Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank.❑ Check that the notebook is plugged

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad123Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work.❑ If you are using an external mouse, check that

Change text in this variable definition to document title.124The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse.❑ Press the Windows key and u

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices125Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive (optional) canno

Change text in this variable definition to document title.126My optical drive tray does not open.❑ Check that the notebook is turned on.❑ Press the Ej

Troubleshooting Software127Troubleshooting SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes.Contact the software publisher or designated provid

Change text in this variable definition to document title.128Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work.❑ Check that the phone line is plugged in

Troubleshooting Audio129Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers make no sound.❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers.

Using the Keyboard13Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard areused to perform designated tasks. For example, in manyappl

Change text in this variable definition to document title.130Troubleshooting the PrinterI cannot print.❑ The default setting for the printer port mode

Troubleshooting i.LINK devices131Troubleshooting i.LINK devicesI cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable.1

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133Getting HelpSony provides you with several support resources to answer questionsabout your VAIO® notebook or the preinstalled software. Refer to th

Change text in this variable definition to document title.134Support OptionsIf you have questions about your notebook or the preinstalled software, re

Support Options1356 Sony Fax-on-DemandThis service, which requires a fax machine or your fax software, providesanswers to commonly asked questions. Yo

Change text in this variable definition to document title.136Software Support InformationAdobe® Acrobat Reader™, eBook Reader, Photoshop Elements®,Pre

Software Support Information137QuickTime™ (Apple Computer Inc.)Real Entertainment Suite (RealNetworks Inc.)Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.)Wi

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139IndexAAbout This Computer tab 83AC Profile power setting 86Access Point, Wireless LAN 79addinghardware 51memory 95peripherals 51printers 66–67Alt k

Change text in this variable definition to document title.14Combinations and functions with the Windows keyCombination Function+ F1 Displays VAIO® Hel

Change text in this variable definition to document title.140i.LINK device 73Local Area Network (LAN) 49microphone 78monitor 68multimedia computer dis

Index141help 133Hibernate mode 18, 46Ii.LINK 74connecting 73VAIO Action Setup 21IEEE-1394 74indicator lights 15battery 15, 41Caps Lock 16hard disk 15N

Change text in this variable definition to document title.142Nnavigation keys 13networkconnecting 33Notebook Setup tabs 83Num Lockindicator light 16Oo

Index143memory module 98replacingbattery packs 41restoring data 111SScroll Lockindicator light 16second battery pack 41using 41selectingdisplay 70LCD

Change text in this variable definition to document title.144touchpad 19weight saver 44using PC Card 33Using the Jog Dial Control 25VVA IOhelp 14VAIO

Using the Keyboard15IndicatorsIndicator FunctionPower Light is green when the power to the notebook is turned on,flashes amber in Standby mode, and tu

Change text in this variable definition to document title.16Indicator lightsLight On OffNumLockThe number keys in the numerickeypad are active.The alp

Using the Keyboard17Combinations and functions with the Fn key✍ If you switch user identities during a computing session, the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 key func

Change text in this variable definition to document title.18Fn+ only/(F8)Control AV outToggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV displaymodes.Connect t

Using the Touchpad19Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can pointto, select, drag, and scroll obje

Change text in this variable definition to document title.2Using Memory Stick Media ...36Types of Memory Stick media.

Change text in this variable definition to document title.20See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features, such as clicking bothbuttons si

VAIO Action Setup21VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook’s center Jog Dial™control, Memory Stick® media, and i.LIN

Change text in this variable definition to document title.22Using the Center Jog Dial ControlYour notebook is equipped with a center Jog Dial control

Using the Center Jog Dial Control23Launcher modeThe center Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a softwareapplication is launched or the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.241 Rotate the center Jog Dial control to select the item you want, and then pressthe center

Using the Center Jog Dial Control25Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony softwareIf Sony software that supports the center Jog Dial control is a

Change text in this variable definition to document title.26Using the Removable Hard Disk DriveYour notebook is equipped with a removable hard disk dr

Using the Optical Disc Drive27Using the Optical Disc DriveYour notebook comes with a removable optical disc drive located in themultipurpose bay. Depe

Change text in this variable definition to document title.283 Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up. For DVDs thatcan played

Using the Optical Disc Drive29If the optical disc does not slide out when you press the Eject button, turn off thenotebook and insert a thin, pointed

3Connecting a Port Replicator ...55To attach your notebook to the port replicator ...55To remove your

Change text in this variable definition to document title.30❑ When playing a DVD on battery power, set the power management profile toDVD. You can als

Using the Optical Disc Drive311 Open the Start menu, point to Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance,and then click System. The System Properties

Change text in this variable definition to document title.32❑ Your notebook does not support 1x writing speed.❑ Memory-resident disc utilities may cau

Using PC Cards33Using PC CardsYour notebook includes two PC Card slots. PC Cards enable you to connectportable external devices such as another hard d

Change text in this variable definition to document title.342 Push the the PC Card gently into the slot. The PC Card is automaticallydetected by your

Using PC Cards35❑ If an exclamation mark (!) appears on the Device Manager tab in the SystemProperties dialog box, remove the software driver and then

Change text in this variable definition to document title.36Using Memory Stick MediaThis compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data

Using Memory Stick Media37To insert Memory Stick media1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward theMemory Stick media slot.2

Change text in this variable definition to document title.383 When the Memory Stick media ejects, pull it out.Write-protecting Memory Stick mediaMemor

Using Memory Stick Media391 Insert the Memory Stick media into the notebook. See “To insert MemoryStick media” for more information.2 Click Start in t

Change text in this variable definition to document title.4Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities...79Personal Digital Assistant...

Change text in this variable definition to document title.40❑ Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data (including music data)previously saved to

Using a Second Battery Pack41Using a Second Battery PackYou can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs,you can extend the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.42Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to AC power. Thebattery indica

Using a Second Battery Pack43To remove the second battery packIf you attach two battery packs, you can remove either of them without shuttingdown the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.44Using the Weight SaverThe weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty, and

Using the Weight Saver45To remove the weight saver1 To remove the weight saver, first slide the multipurpose bay Release lever inthe direction of the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.46Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook, y

Using Power Saving Modes47To activate Hibernate modeTo activate Hibernate mode, press the power button and release it immediately, orpress the key com

Change text in this variable definition to document title.48Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online servi

Connecting to a LAN49Connecting to a LANYou can connect your notebook to 10Base-T and 100Base-TX-type Local AreaNetworks (LANs). For the detailed sett

5About the Software on Your Notebook .103Software Overview...104Application, Driver, and System Recover

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51Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your notebook by connecting a variety ofperipherals, as discussed in the following section

Change text in this variable definition to document title.52Connecting an External Floppy Disk DriveYou can connect a Sony USB floppy disk drive (not

Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive53To insert a floppy disk1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing upward.2 Gently push the floppy dis

Change text in this variable definition to document title.541 Double-click in the taskbar. The “Safely remove ...” dialog box appears.2 Click the dial

Connecting a Port Replicator55Connecting a Port ReplicatorYour notebook supports the use of the Sony PCGA-PRG1 port replicator(optional). Attaching th

Change text in this variable definition to document title.561 Turn off the notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices.2 Plug the cable attached to

Connecting a Port Replicator574 Align the bottom connector of the notebook with the connectors on the portreplicator and push down until it clicks int

Change text in this variable definition to document title.583 Lift the notebook away from the port replicator.Removing notebook from port replicator

Connecting a PS/2 External Mouse or Keyboard59Connecting a PS/2 External Mouse or KeyboardYou can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the optiona

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.60Connecting an Audio DeviceYou can connect an audio device to the optional port replicator

Connecting an Audio Device61Without the optional port replicator, simply connect an audio output device to theHeadphone jack on the notebook.Connectin

Change text in this variable definition to document title.62Connecting an AV DeviceYou can connect an audio-video (AV) device, such as a TV or a video

Connecting an AV Device63audio-video cable. Remember to switch the TV input channel to external inputand set up the TV configuration system. See “Sele

Change text in this variable definition to document title.64If you connect an AV device to the S-video jack, you must use the Audio (L) andthe Audio (

Connecting an AV Device653 Toggle between your LCD and your TV with the Fn+F8 key combination.Your image is now displayed on both LCD and TV. Re-inser

Change text in this variable definition to document title.66Connecting a Parallel Port PrinterYou can connect a Windows XP operating system-compatible

Connecting a USB Printer67Connecting a USB PrinterYou can connect a Windows XP operating system-compatible Universal SerialBus (USB) printer to any of

Change text in this variable definition to document title.68Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your notebook. For ex

Connecting an External Display69❑ If necessary, plug one end of the display power cord into the display, and theother end into an AC outlet.Connecting

7Getting Help...133Support Options...134Software Support

Change text in this variable definition to document title.70To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect your notebook to a multimedia com

Connecting an External Display71Use theFn+F7 keys to select a display. See also “Selecting the Display Mode” formore information.To Press ResultSwitch

Change text in this variable definition to document title.72Connecting a USB DeviceYou can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as an exte

Connecting an i.LINK Device73Connecting an i.LINK DeviceYou can connect an i.LINK enabled digital video camera recorder to thei.LINK®* S400 (IEEE1394)

Change text in this variable definition to document title.74To connect a digital video camera recorder❑ Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (not supplied

Connecting an i.LINK Device75i.LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with thefollowing part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5-meter c

Change text in this variable definition to document title.76Connecting with another VAIO computerYou can use an optional i.LINK®*cable to connect your

Connecting External Speakers77Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your notebook by connecting externalspeakers. See the m

Change text in this variable definition to document title.78Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an ex

Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities79Expanding Your Notebook CapabilitiesThe following peripheral devices can be connected to your notebook, to expan

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.80You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line, Integrated ServicesDigital Net

81Customizing Your VAIO NotebookThe following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook’sdefault settings.❑ Displaying the Sony Notebook S

Change text in this variable definition to document title.82Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTo display the Sony Notebook Setup screen:1 Click

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen83Sony Notebook Setup tabsTab DescriptionAbout This Computer Display system information, including memorycapa

Change text in this variable definition to document title.84Controlling Power ManagementThe PowerPanel™ utility allows you to control the power manage

Controlling Power Management85To customize Power Management settings1 Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar.2 Select Edit/Cre

Change text in this variable definition to document title.86the predefined profiles (except for the Disable Power Management profile), oryou can creat

Controlling Power Management87Word ProcessingOptimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard diskand display screen. You can also establis

Change text in this variable definition to document title.88Power Management commandsPowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can u

Displaying Battery Information89Displaying Battery InformationYou can display information for each of the batteries in your notebook. Thefollowing sec

9WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer, andwelcome to the VAIO User Guide.This User Guide provides detailed information o

Change text in this variable definition to document title.90Displaying detailed battery informationDouble-click the battery icon on the taskbar to dis

Displaying Battery Information91Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm systemYou can customize the Battery Information toolbar and modi

Change text in this variable definition to document title.92Selecting the Display ModeThis notebook uses the ATI video controller. You can select whic

Selecting the Display Mode934 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the iconon the panel of your display choice. For more

Change text in this variable definition to document title.94Changing the window design of Sony softwareTo change the window design1 Click the Start bu

95Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand thefunctionality of your notebook. The amount of memory on your notebook

Change text in this variable definition to document title.96Precautions and ProceduresThe procedures described below assume that you are familiar with

Typical expansion memory configuration97Typical expansion memory configurationModels with 256 MB MemoryTotal System Memory (MB)Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB)

Change text in this variable definition to document title.98Removing a memory module1 Shut down your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, s

Removing a memory module995 Remove the memory module.6 Tightenthescrewonthememorybaycover.Removing memory module✍ Your notebook comes with a memory mo