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1ContentsUsing Your VAIO® Notebook...7Using the Keyboard ... 7

VAIO® Notebook User Guide10Indicator LightsLight On OffHard disk Data is being read from or written to the hard drive. Do not enter Standby mode or tu

VAIO® Notebook User Guide100If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to tur

Software Support Information101Software Support InformationAcrobat® Reader, Adobe Photoshop Elements, (Adobe Systems Inc.)America Online® (America Onl

VAIO® Notebook User Guide102PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (ArcSoft, Inc.)Quicken® 2001 Basic(Intuit Inc.)Real Jukebox (Real Networks)Windows® 2000 Operating

103Getting HelpSony provides several support options for your VAIO Notebook. If you have questions about your notebook or the preinstalled software, r

VAIO® Notebook User Guide104VAIO Support AgentVAIO Support Agent helps you repair your own software problems without the assistance of a support analy

VAIO Support Agent1051 From the VAIO Support Agent main window, click the Quick Fix Wizard button. The Welcome window appears.2 Click Next. The “Quick

VAIO® Notebook User Guide106Using Common SolutionsCommon Solutions offers automated, One-Click Fixes to repair common software problems. These solutio

VAIO Support Agent1073 Click the resize arrows next to the SupportAction categories to expand or collapse the categories.4 Select the appropriate Supp

VAIO® Notebook User Guide1083 Click Enter Portal to begin using Support Central. First-time users will be asked to register with Support Central.✍ You

VAIO Support Agent109✍ Support Central retains your registration information, so you are only required to register once. If you log on to your noteboo

Using Your VAIO® Notebook11The Windows Key in Combination with Other KeysCombinations Functions + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the selecte

VAIO® Notebook User Guide110When you log on to Support Central, the Current Issues page displays, enabling you to continue working on your open issues

VAIO Support Agent111If you log on to Support Central with a new issue, or if you do not have any open issues, the Support Wizard appears. You can beg

VAIO® Notebook User Guide112Each time the VAIO Support Agent prepares to check for updates, the Agent Status Update dialog box appears and asks you to

VAIO Support Agent113Update NotificationOnce you have granted permission for the system to check for updates or fixes, the Agent contacts the Sony Sup

VAIO® Notebook User Guide1143 Click OK.VAIO Support Agent Properties window

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117TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. Since many problems have simple solu

VAIO® Notebook User Guide118My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly.❑ When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not st

Troubleshooting Your Notebook1197 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press Enter. The message “Load default configuration no

VAIO® Notebook User Guide12The Fn Key in Combination with Other KeysCombinations/Feature FunctionsFn+ (ESC)StandbyPuts the system in Standby mode, wh

VAIO® Notebook User Guide120My notebook does not enter the power saving mode I selected. (Windows Me only)To enable your notebook to enter the power s

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen1211 Close all open applications.2 Push and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook.T

VAIO® Notebook User Guide122Some screen areas cannot be displayed on the LCD.If the display resolution of your notebook is greater than 1024 x 768 (Vi

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad123My touchpad does not work properly.❑ You may have disabled the touchpad without connecting a mouse to the not

VAIO® Notebook User Guide124Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral DevicesMy (optional) floppy disk drive can not write to a floppy disk❑ If

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices125❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings, then check the connections

VAIO® Notebook User Guide126❑ If the message “There are no Digital Video devices connected to this computer, or the power is off” appears, unplug the

Troubleshooting the Modem127My voice-related software does not work properly.❑ Disable the microphone echo function as follows:1 Click Start, point to

VAIO® Notebook User Guide128Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers have no sound❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+F3 or use the Jog Dial c

Troubleshooting the Printer129Troubleshooting the PrinterI cannot print❑ The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. I

Using the Touchpad13Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll obj

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Index133IndexAAbout This Computer tab 59AC Profile power setting 61adjustingbrightness 12Alt key 8Application Recovery CD 97Applications key 9BBasic/A

Change to Current Document Title134coin-operated telephones 36computer 103customizing 57setup screen 58troubleshooting 126connectingCD-ROM drive 18coi

Index135external devicesdisplay 49FFloppy diskhandling 44troubleshooting 124floppy disk driveconnecting 41disconnecting 43troubleshooting 124function

Change to Current Document Title136Scroll Lock 10Insert key 8insertingfloppy disk into drive 42JJog Dial control 23Kkeyboard 7–11LLauncher Mode 24LCDt

Index137Notebook Setup tabs 59Num Lockindicator light 10Ooperator keys 8Pparty phone lines 36PC cardslot 18troubleshooting 126phoneconnecting line 34j

Change to Current Document Title138Printer 48RRecovery CD 97removingfloppy disk 43floppy disk drive 43restoring data 97SScroll Lockindicator light 10s

Index139UUSB connector 41, 48USB device 48Using the Jog Dial Control 25VVAIO Support Agent 104VAIO® Action Setup 26video camera recorder 45virtual des

VAIO® Notebook User Guide14Using the Optical DriveIt is recommended that you use a Sony compatible DVD drive, for optimal performance.If you connect a

Using the Optical Drive154 Double-click the drive you use under CD-ROM drive.5 Click the Property tab and make sure the “Enable digital CD audio for t

VAIO® Notebook User Guide16To Insert a Disc1 Press the Eject button. The disc tray slides out.2 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing

Using the Optical Drive173 Close the tray by pushing it gently. The BUSY indicator on the drive flashes while your notebook is reading data from the d

VAIO® Notebook User Guide18❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain it

Using PC Cards191 Insert the PC card in the PC card slot with front label facing up.Eject ButtonEject Button

Change to Current Document Title230Write-Protecting a Memory Stick Media... 31Formatting a Memory Stick Media...

VAIO® Notebook User Guide202 Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector.Inserting a PC Card✍ Do not force a PC card

Using PC Cards21To Remove a PC Card When the Notebook is on.1 Close any application that uses the PC card, otherwise data may be lost.2 Double-click t

VAIO® Notebook User Guide22Using i.LINK® Network ConnectionWindows Me™You can connect your VAIO® notebook to another VAIO Notebook that has the Window

The Jog Dial™ Control23The Jog Dial™ ControlThis section explains how to use the Jog Dial control. For information on how to change the Jog Dial contr

VAIO® Notebook User Guide24Launcher ModeThe Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial contr

The Jog Dial™ Control25Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony SoftwareIf Sony software that supports the Jog Dial control is active, you can use the Jog

VAIO® Notebook User Guide26Using a Dialog BoxWhen a window such as Screen Properties is active, the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window. Yo

Using Memory Stick® Media27You can use both media with your notebook.For music, which requires copyright protection, you can only use MG Memory Stick

VAIO® Notebook User Guide28❑ Always backup important data that is stored on a Memory Stick media.❑ Do not remove the media when the indicator light is

Using Memory Stick® Media29To check the drive:1 Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.2 Check that the Removable Disk (S:) icon is displaye

3Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities ... 54Personal Digital Assistant...

VAIO® Notebook User Guide303 When the button ejects, push it again and remove the Memory Stick media.Using Memory Stick Media with Data from Another D

Using Memory Stick® Media31For more details on using compatible devices with MG Memory Stick media, refer to the instructions that came with your comp

VAIO® Notebook User Guide32Formatting a Memory Stick MediaMemory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it. If you need to refor

Power Saving Modes33Standby ModeThe notebook saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The power indicator light

VAIO® Notebook User Guide34Notes on Using Power Management❑ If you find that an application exhibits unexpected behavior (such as reduced video qualit

Using a Phone Line35Setting the Dialing Mode for the Modem1 Click Start on the task bar, point to Settings, then point to Control Panel. 2 Click the M

VAIO® Notebook User Guide361 Gently peel back the rubber phone jack cover. Pulling the phone jack cover too hard could damage it.2 Plug one end of the

Using a Phone Line37If your telephone has two modular jacks, connect it as illustrated below.Notes on the Telephone Line❑ The internal fax modem can b

VAIO® Notebook User Guide38Using Local Area Network (LAN)For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, please ask your syste

Using Local Area Network (LAN)39To connect to the network (Windows 2000):1 Right-click My Network Places and select Properties. The Network and Dial-u

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41Connecting Peripheral DevicesThis section describes how you can add functionality to your notebook by connecting it to a variety of peripherals, as

VAIO® Notebook User Guide42To Connect a Floppy Disk DrivePlug the USB cable from the optional floppy disk drive into the (USB) connector on the note

Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)43To Remove a Floppy DiskWhen you finish using the floppy disk, wait until the LED indicator turns off and th

VAIO® Notebook User Guide44To Carry a Floppy Disk DriveFold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk drive.Carrying a

Connecting an i.LINK® Device45Connecting an i.LINK® DeviceYour VAIO Notebook includes an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 connector. The connector is a digital

VAIO® Notebook User Guide46 i.LINK cables compatible with your VAIO Notebook include the following cables:You can purchase these cables from your loca

Connecting an i.LINK® Device47Adjusting Image ResolutionIf the incorrect resolution is selected, the images on the LCD may not display smoothly. To c

VAIO® Notebook User Guide48Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceYou can connect USB devices, such as a USB mouse (optional), floppy disk driv

Connecting an External Display49Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect a computer monitor or projector to your notebook.To Connect a Monitor1 L

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VAIO® Notebook User Guide50To Connect a ProjectorYou can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display. To remove the displa

Recording from a Microphone or Audio Equipment51To select a displayWhen you connect an external display to your notebook, you can press Fn+F7 to toggl

VAIO® Notebook User Guide52Adjusting sound volume in the Recording Control windowWhen Microphone or Line are not displayed in the Recording Control wi

Recording from a Microphone or Audio Equipment53To make the microphone echo1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and click Control Panel. In the Con

VAIO® Notebook User Guide54Expanding Your Notebook CapabilitiesThe following peripheral devices can be connected to your notebook, to expand the capab

Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities55The Wireless LAN PC CardThe Wireless LAN PC Card, which comes with the Wireless LAN Access Point, can be purchas

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Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook57Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook

Change to Current Document Title58You can customize the settings of your notebook. The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook

Controlling Power Management59Sony Notebook Setup TabsControlling Power ManagementThe Power Management utility allows you to control the power setting

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Change to Current Document Title60To Activate the Power Management Toolbar1 Right-click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.2 Select Toolbars f

Controlling Power Management61Power Management ProfilesThe PowerPanel utility provides several predefined power management profiles. Each profile cons

Change to Current Document Title62Power Management CommandsPowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific po

Displaying Battery Information63Conserving Battery PowerWhen using the notebook with a battery, the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switc

Change to Current Document Title64You can also view the total capacity remaining in the battery by placing the pointer over the battery status icon in

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software65Displaying Detailed Battery Information❑ Double-click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Ba

Change to Current Document Title66To try another selection, click << or >> and then, click OK.The UI Design Selector closes and the new wi

Selecting the Display Mode674 Click the S3DuoVue tab and select the desired display device.S3DuoVue Screen✍ You may not be able to display the noteboo

Change to Current Document Title68Using the Dual Display Function (Windows Me only)The dual display function allows you to distribute portions of your

Using the Dual Display Function (Windows Me only)696 Click Yes to enable the second display.7 Click Apply.Setting the Colors and Resolution for Each D

7Using Your VAIO® NotebookUsing the KeyboardAlthough the notebook keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, the keyboard has additional keys t

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71Adding MemoryYour notebook is equipped with two memory slots, and comes with one 64 MB memory module preinstalled in each of the two slots (64 MB x

VAIO® Notebook User Guide72example). Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the proced

To Install a Memory Module734 Open the display panel, raise the palm rest toward you, turn it over, and then set it gently on the keyboard. When you t

VAIO® Notebook User Guide74Lower the memory module until it clicks into place on both ends.7 Return the palm rest to its original position by aligning

To Remove a Memory Module758 Close the display panel and replace the six (6) screws on the bottom of the notebook.9 Use the Phillips (+) screwdriver t

VAIO® Notebook User Guide763 Remove the memory module, pulling it out in the direction of the arrow.Perform Steps 6 and 7 for “Installing a Memory Mod

Confirming Added Memory Capacity77Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box

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79About the Software on Your NotebookYour VAIO notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This sectio

VAIO® Notebook User Guide8The Notebook Keyboard KeysKey DescriptionNumeric keypad area The numeric keypad area contains the keys found on a typical ca

VAIO® Notebook User Guide80ArcSoft® PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (Windows Me only)ArcSoft, Inc.ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro is an easy-to-use, advanced pri

Overview81Media Bar™ DVD PlayerSony Electronics Inc.Media Bar DVD Player is your ideal, high quality solution for DVD video playback. You can rewind o

VAIO® Notebook User Guide82OpenMG™ JukeboxSony Electronics Inc.OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading audio

Overview83Smart Connect (Windows 2000 only)Sony Electronics Inc.Smart Connect allows you to use an i.LINK® cable (optional) to connect your VAIO compu

VAIO® Notebook User Guide84MovieShaker™This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a fe

MovieShaker™85Creating a Movie using ShakerAfter adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Shaker random

VAIO® Notebook User Guide86Editing Clips and ScenesYou can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying

OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 Software Instructions87Saving a Movie1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details o

VAIO® Notebook User Guide88❑ Access to the Internet from your notebook. Sign up with an Internet Service Provider and configure your notebook for Inte

OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 Software Instructions89OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 Basic FeaturesRecording a CDYou can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playli

Using Your VAIO® Notebook9IndicatorsWindows key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu; it is the equivalent of clicking Start

VAIO® Notebook User Guide901 Insert an audio CD into the optical drive.2 Click the CD tab.3 Select the Bit Rate, CD drive, and Record to location from

OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 Software Instructions91Transferring Songs (Check-in/Check-out)You can transfer songs between the playlists of your OpenMG Jukebox a

VAIO® Notebook User Guide923 Select the Playlist containing the song that you want to check out. The songs in the playlist are listed in the Playlist

OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 Software Instructions93Additional Features❑ OpenMG Jukebox Tutorial — In the Tutorial screen, the available operations of OpenMG Ju

VAIO® Notebook User Guide94Notes on Performing the System Restore Function of System Tools on Windows® Millennium EditionIf you perform the System Res

PictureGear™95PictureGear™PictureGear software is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory

VAIO® Notebook User Guide96Using Panorama MakerPanorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture. The source images

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs97Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsYour notebook comes with the following application, driver,

VAIO® Notebook User Guide98To use the Application Recovery CD(s)1 Turn on your notebook. If your notebook is already on, close all applications.2 When

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs99Using the System Recovery CD(s)You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system a