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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. This user guide provides de

To view the Power Meter window if you are using battery power Double-click the battery icon in the Taskbar Notification area. The Power Meter window

Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my PC Card work? Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. See Inserting PC Cards for more information.

Port Replicators Locating Ports and Jacks Connecting a Port Replicator Connecting a Flat-Panel Display Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 101

Locating Ports and Jacks A port replicator is a device that attaches to your notebook and contains additional jacks and ports, such as USB ports. Apor

Connecting a Port Replicator Connect a port replicator to the computer while the computer is off. Use the AC adapter (not the battery) to power thecom

Securing a Port Replicator 5.Make sure the port replicator is securely fastened to the computer. 6.Turn on the computer. Page 104

Connecting a Flat-Panel Display The port replicator includes a Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) port, which enables you to connect your computer to af

Disconnecting a Port Replicator Disconnecting a port replicator when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) or the battery powe

Audio and Video Connections Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Using Speakers Using Microphones Page 107

Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders You can connect a digital-video (DV) recorder, such as an i.LINK®1 digital video camera recorder, to the i.LINK®

Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder You can connect an digital video (DV) recorder when the computer is on or off. Connecting the DV recorder

Charging a battery You will need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you have not used the battery for a longtime. The li

Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder You can disconnect the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off. Simply unplug the i.LIN

Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera rec

Frequently asked questions Why can't I use the DV recorder? You may not be able to use the DV recorder, and the message DV equipment seems to be

Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display (such as a computer monitor or a projector) to your computer. Connecting a

Connecting a computer monitor Your computer can display images to the computer screen (LCD), to an external computer monitor, or to both the LCD andex

Connecting a multimedia device You can connect a multimedia device, such as a multimedia computer monitor or projector, to your computer. Connecting a

Selecting a display You can connect external displays to your computer while it is on. When you connect an external display (projector,computer monito

5.Click the red button on the upper left corner of the display. 6.Click Apply. 7.Click OK. For more information, click Help. If you cannot see you

Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector You can disconnect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the monitor (VGA) cable from

Using Speakers Your computer comes with built-in stereo speakers. If you wish to enhance the sound quality of your computer, you canpurchase and conne

Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in thesun. While the

Connecting speakers You can connect speakers to your computer to enhance the sound quality of your computer. Do not place floppy disks on the spea

Disconnecting speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off. Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphonejack on

Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs, use the Volume icon on the Windows® taskbar. Adjusting the volumefor playing CDs

Enabling the audio feature If you do not hear sound when playing a CD or DVD, you may need to enable the audio feature. To enable the audio feature 1.

Frequently asked questions Why won't my speakers work? Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to

Using Microphones You can connect an external microphone to your computer to enhance the sound input to your computer. Make sure yourmicrophone is des

Connecting a microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack1 on the computer. Connecting a Microphone See the guide that accompa

Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off. Simply unplug the microphone cable from theMicrop

Using a microphone to record sound You can record messages, memos, etc. by connecting a microphone to the Microphone jack1 on your computer. To recor

Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my microphone work? If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on and is

Frequently asked questions How do I know when the battery is charged? To determine the remaining battery charge, see Locating battery information. Whe

Memory Upgrades Before you upgrade your computer's memory, make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures.For the type o

Precautions and Procedures Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center. To find thenearest center or ag

Removing and Installing Memory Modules Make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures before you remove or install a memory m

Turning the Keyboard 7.Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your computer) to discharge static electricity. Avoid to

2.Push the module down until it snaps into place. 3.When the module is correctly seated, gently flip the keyboard back over the computer, making sure

Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you've installed a new memory module, make sure the operating system recognizes it. To check your system&a

Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs You can restore your system, individual programs, or drivers, using the Application Recovery an

Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. You will need an optical driv

Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities. Using the Application Reco

Using the Application Recovery CDs The Application Recovery CDs enable you to reinstall individual programs and device drivers, and to repair programs

Conserving Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility or power schemes to conserve battery power. Conservingbattery pow

6.Right-click the unknown device2 or the device that requires the driver installation, and click Update Driver fromthe shortcut menu. The Hardware Upd

Using the System Recovery CDs The System Recovery CDs enable you to format your hard disk drive and restore the operating system and all original,prei

1.Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. 2.Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, pre

Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For moretroubleshooting topics ref

Troubleshooting Your Computer What do I do if my computer won't start? Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned

If Windows still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1.If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive, then remove it. 2.Turn off

3.Press R to select restart. 3.If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1.Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. The Windows Task

Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs, refer to the following sources for answers in thesequence list

Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices to save power, your computer hastwo d

Using PowerPanel utility The PowerPanel utility enables you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to conserve batterylife. The

To select a profile 1.Right-click the CPU icon on the Taskbar Notification area. See To view the PowerPanel window for Batteryicon descriptions. 2.Se

LCD Brightness Controls the brightness of the computer screen (LCD). You can select a brightness level of one to nine, withone being the darkest sett

Frequently asked questions Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery

Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. This chapter explains how to install and use these suppliedaccessor

Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 20

Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. The NewConnection Wiza

Setting up a dial-up Internet connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect your computer to a telephone line via a telephone

3.Click Next. If the Location Information dialog box appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 4.If it is not already selected, click to select Conn

Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Your computer accommodates both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet connections, with data transfer speeds of

5.Follow the on-screen instructions. Page 25

Customizing your Internet connection The Internet Properties dialog box enables you to change the way you view the Internet. You can change your home

Frequently asked questions Why doesn't my modem work? Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack on the computer and

Network Connections With a Sony computer, you can easily set up or connect to a variety of networks. The New Connection Wizard and NetworkSetup Wizard

Using Ethernet and dial-up connections For setting up local area networks (LANs), Ethernet is a widely installed technology. Your computer accommodate

Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. To use your computer immediately, use the suppliedAC adapter as the

Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port . Do not connect any other typeof network cable or any telephone cable. Connecti

Using wireless network connections (selected models only) A wireless local area network (LAN) is a network in which you can connect to a LAN through a

4.From the Available wireless networks list, select the name of the network (access point) in which you want toconnect. If you do not see the network

3.Type the name of the network (access point) you want to connect to in the Network name (SSID) box. (Thename should be no more than 32 ASCII characte

3.Click Advanced. The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears. Wireless Network Connection Properties 4.Click Add. The Wireless ne

5.Type the name of the network you want to connect to in the Network name (SSID) box. (The name should beno more than 32 ASCII characters.) 6.Make sur

1.Click the Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar. The Wireless Network Connection Statusdialog box appears. 2.Click Properties. The Wirele

Checking your network connection status Whether you have a wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connection, you can check the status of that connection. To

Frequently asked questions Why can't my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point? Connection availability is affected by distance and obs

Connecting Another VAIO Computer The preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to connect a compatible i.LINK®1 cable (not supp

Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1.Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer 2.Plu

Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers, you can use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other computer. Youcan a

Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO® computers when the computers are on or off. To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers

Frequently asked questions Why can't I establish a connection between two VAIO computers? Your computer may not recognize an i.LINK1 connection

CDs and DVDs Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Writing To and Playing CDs Playing DVDs Page 43

Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CDs or DVDs. Adhesive labels may damage the optical drive if they

into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button. 4.Lift the disc from the drive. 5.Push the drive tray gently to close it. Page 45

Writing To and Playing CDs Your computer comes equipped with a CD-RW/DVD drive, which plays DVD and most DVD-R discs, and reads and writes datato CD-R

Playing CDs Before you play an audio CD, you may need to enable your computer's audio feature. To enable the audio feature 1.Click Start on the W

1 O ptical drive types vary, depending on the model you purchas ed. Page 48

Writing files to a CD-RW or CD-R You can write files to CD-R or CD-RW discs if your VAIO® computer is equipped with a CD-RW/DVD drive or DVD-RW drive.

Turning on the computer To open and turn on the computer 1.Lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly. Opening the Computer 2.Pr

Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc. 1 T he read/write drive letter designation may vary, depending on your system&ap

Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in your computer's optical drive. The type of optical drive installed in your computer may vary, dependingon the m

Playing DVDs on your computer Your computer is equipped with an optical drive that enables you to watch DVDs and most DVD-R discs on your computer. To

Frequently asked questions How do I maintain CDs and DVDs? Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers. Fingerprints and dust on the sur

For more information about power management profiles, see Using PowerPanel utility. What do I do if the optical drive isn't playing my CD or DVD

If your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged. See Using theBattery for more information. If th

Printer Connections Printing With Your Computer Page 56

Printing With Your Computer Your computer is compatible with many popular printers. However, to ensure the best performance, printers must becompatibl

Connecting a printer You can easily connect a printer to your computer or port replicator (if applicable). If you wish to purchase a port replicator,s

4.Restart your computer by clicking Start, Turn Off Computer, and Restart. If the New Hardware Wizardappears, follow the on-screen instructions. 5.Mak

Using the Battery Your computer comes equipped with one battery bay. For information on how to extend the life of the battery, see Conserving Battery

Disconnecting a printer You can disconnect the printer cable when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in apower sa

Frequently asked questions Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports o

Computer Features Using the Touch Pad Using Memory Stick Media Using the Programmable Buttons Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Optio

Using the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects onthe

Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer o

Customizing the touch pad Sony Notebook Setup lets you customize, enable, or disable the touch pad. Open the Mouse Properties dialog box to setyour to

Frequently asked questions What do I do if the touch pad does not work? Try restarting your computer. Follow these steps: 1.Press the Windows key .

Using Memory Stick Media This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. Memory Stick®medi

Selecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media are a compact, portable, and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital

Inserting Memory Stick media The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time. To insert Memory Stick media 1.Insert the Memory Stick

Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1.Turn the computer over, and slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCKposition.

Viewing the contents Depending on the model you purchased, the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Stick®media. From this win

Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is designed with a write-protect tab to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting. M

Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it. If you need to reformat Memory Stick media, use

Removing Memory Stick media If the Memory Stick® media is removed prematurely, a blue screen with a message may appear prompting you to continue orexi

Frequently asked questions Why can't I open my image files? You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media. Formatting Memory Stick media e

Using the Programmable Buttons As a shortcut, you can assign a pre-programmable button (P1/P2) to adjust volume or brightness, enter a power savingmod

Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option (Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional only) After you have initially setup your new VAIO® compute

Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats You can change your operating system's number, currency, time, and date formats to coordinate

Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs This feature changes the appearance, such as color, of certain Sony programs. To change the window design

Mice and Keyboards Using the Keyboard Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Page 79

Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the battery from the computer to avoid damagingthe battery

Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter's, but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specificcomputer-

Key descriptions Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or tope

Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function +F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the select

Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is i

Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations/ Feature Function Fn+F3 Toggles the built-in speakers off and on. Fn+F4 Adjusts the built-i

Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards. To function properly, the device you connect

Connecting a mouse or keyboard Your computer can be on or off when connecting a universal serial bus (USB) mouse or keyboard. If you connect the mouse

Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard You can disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting the mouse or keyboard whent

Frequently asked questions What do I do if the computer doesn't recognize the mouse? Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port. See

Floppy Disks and PC Cards Using a Floppy Disk Drive Using PC Cards Page 89

Locating battery information You can view the remaining battery charge and other miscellaneous battery information on the Battery Information toolbar,

Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer. The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppydis

Connecting a floppy disk drive You can connect a floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off. Connecting the drive when the computer is in a pow

Inserting and removing floppy disks To write data to a disk, use one that is not write-protected or disable the write-protect feature. The floppy disk

Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. Keep floppy disks away from magnets, direct sunlig

Disconnecting a floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in

Storing a floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive. Storing a Floppy Disk

Frequently asked questions Why doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected? The computer does not

Using PC Cards Your computer includes one PC Card slot. A PC Card enables you to connect devices such as an optical drive, floppy diskdrive, or Networ

Inserting PC Cards To insert a PC Card 1.Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up. 2.Push the PC Card gently into the slot. The system au

Removing PC Cards You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on or off. PC Cards draw power from the computer when they are insertedinto the PC Car