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Welcome....................................................... |
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Using Your VAIO Computer ..................... |
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Using the Keyboard................................................... |
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Combinations and functions with the Windows key ......... |
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Indicators ........................................................................... |
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Indicator lights ................................................................... |
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Combinations and functions with the Fn key .................... |
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Using the Touchpad .................................................. |
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VAIO Action Setup................................................... |
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Using the Center Jog Dial Control ............................ |
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Using the center Jog Dial Control...................................... |
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Launcher mode .................................................................. |
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Guide mode........................................................................ |
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Center Jog Dial back button............................................... |
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Using the center Jog Dial Control with Sony software ..... |
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Using the center Jog Dial Control with other software ..... |
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Using the Optical Disc Drive .................................... |
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To insert a disc ................................................................... |
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To eject a disc .................................................................... |
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To play a DVD................................................................... |
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To play an audio CD .......................................................... |
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Notes on CD and DVD discs ............................................. |
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To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc........................... |
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To remove a PC Card........................................................ |
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Using Memory Stick Media .................................... |
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Types of Memory Stick media.......................................... |
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Write-protecting Memory Stick media ............................. |
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Formatting Memory Stick media ...................................... |
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Using the Multipurpose Bay ..................................... |
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To install a device into the multipurpose bay ................... |
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Notes on using a device in the multipurpose bay.............. |
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Using the Floppy Disk Drive .................................... |
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To remove a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive ........ |
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Using Power Saving Modes...................................... |
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Standby mode.................................................................... |
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Hibernate mode ................................................................. |
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Notes on power saving modes .......................................... |
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Using a Telephone Cable.......................................... |
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Using a Local Area Network .................................... |
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Setting up your Ethernet connection................................. |
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Turning On Wireless LAN ................................................ |
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The Wireless LAN Access Point ....................................... |
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Communicating with an Access Point (infrastructure)...... |
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Communicating without an access point (ad-hoc)............. |
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Checking your connection status ....................................... |
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Turning Off Wireless LAN................................................ |
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Notes on using Wireless LAN ........................................... |
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Connecting Peripheral Devices ............... |
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Connecting a USB Device......................................... |
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To connect a USB device................................................... |
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Connecting a USB Printer ......................................... |
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To connect a USB printer .................................................. |
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Connecting a Parallel Port Printer ............................. |
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To connect to a parallel port printer................................... |
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Connecting an Audio Device .................................... |
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To connect an audio device ............................................... |
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Connecting an Audio-Video Device ......................... |
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To connect an AV device................................................... |
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To change the display ........................................................ |
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Connecting an i.LINK Audio-Video Device............. |
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To connect a digital video camera recorder....................... |
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Notes on connecting an i.LINK device.............................. |
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Connecting an External Display................................ |
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To connect a computer display .......................................... |
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To connect a multimedia computer display ....................... |
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To connect a projector ....................................................... |
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Changing the display when connecting an external computer |
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Connecting with another VAIO computer................ |
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To connect two VAIO computers ..................................... |
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Connecting External Speakers .................................. |
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To connect external speakers ............................................ |
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Notes on connecting external speakers ............................. |
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Connecting an External Microphone ........................ |
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To connect an external microphone .................................. |
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To record from a microphone or audio device.................. |
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Adjusting the volume ........................................................ |
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Expanding Your Computer Capabilities................... |
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Personal Digital Assistant ................................................. |
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Wireless LAN Access Point.............................................. |
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Wireless LAN PC Card..................................................... |
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer.......... |
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Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ........... |
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To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen: ................... |
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Sony Notebook Setup tabs ................................................ |
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Controlling Power Management ............................... |
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Viewing the Power Management status icons .................. |
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Power Management profiles ............................................. |
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Power Management commands ........................................ |
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Conserving battery power ................................................. |
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Displaying Battery Information ................................ |
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Battery icon descriptions................................................... |
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Displaying detailed battery information ........................... |
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Selecting the Display Mode ...................................... |
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Changing the window design of Sony software................ |
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Display Properties Notes................................................... |
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Precautions and Procedures....................................... |
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Typical Expansion Memory Configuration............... |
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Models with 256 MB Memory .......................................... |
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Removing a Memory Module ................................... |
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Installing a Memory Module..................................... |
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Confirming Added Memory Capacity....................... |
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About the Software on Your Notebook ... |
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Software Overview.................................................... |
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Software Support Information................................. |
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Sony Service Center......................................................... |
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Using the Recovery CDs......................... |
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Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs..... |
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Using Your Recovery CDs...................................... |
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To use the Application Recovery CD(s).......................... |
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To use the Driver Recovery CD(s) .................................. |
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To use the System Recovery CD(s)................................. |
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Troubleshooting ...................................... |
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Troubleshooting Your Computer ............................ |
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My computer does not start. ............................................ |
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My computer starts but a BIOS error appears. ................ |
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My computer stops responding or does not shut down... |
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The power management does not respond...................... |
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The sound of my computer’s fan is too loud. ................. |
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Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ........................... |
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My LCD screen is blank. ................................................ |
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I want to change the video resolution of my display. ..... |
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I want to change the display resolution for AV Out. ...... |
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I cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa. . |
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Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad ............ |
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My mouse does not work. ............................................... |
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My touchpad does not work properly. ............................ |
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Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral |
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My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk........ |
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My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly....
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My optical drive tray does not open................................ |
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I cannot use Digital Video (DV) devices. The message “DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off” appears.
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Troubleshooting the Software ................................. |
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I cannot use the DVgate software. ................................... |
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Troubleshooting i.LINK Devices ............................ |
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Troubleshooting the Modem ................................... |
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My modem does not work. .............................................. |
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My modem connection is slow. ....................................... |
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Troubleshooting Audio ........................................... |
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My microphone does not work. ....................................... |
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Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media ................... |
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Troubleshooting Wireless LAN Functions ............. |
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Getting Help............................................. |
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Welcome Kingfisher Draft 2
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the VAIO User Guide.
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.
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Using Your VAIOKingfisherComputerDraft 2
This section describes the following aspects of your new computer:
Using the Keyboard
Using the Touchpad
Using the Center Jog Dial Control
Using the Optical Disc Drive
Using PC Cards
Using Memory Stick Media
Using the Multipurpose Bay
Using Power Saving Modes
Using a Telephone Cable
Using a Local Area Network
Using Wireless LAN
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Your computer’s keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks.
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If you switch user identities during a computing session, the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 key functionality (if available on your computer) will be interrupted. To switch to an external display or monitor, see “Selecting the Display Mode” for more information.
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Toggles through the LCD, external display (connected to the Monitor port) and both LCD and external display.
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The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touchpad.
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The Mouse Properties dialog box lets you customize your mouse and touchpad features, such as touch sensitivity, motion, and buttons.
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1Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then Control Panel.
2Click Printers and Other Hardware, and then Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens.
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VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook’s center Jog Dial™ Control, Memory Stick® media, and i.LINK®* interface. An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided in this section. For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup, right-click the Jog Dial Utility icon or
in the taskbar and click Help Topics.
*i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used 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. All products with an i.LINK connector 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 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
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Using the Center Jog Dial Control
Your notebook is equipped with a center Jog Dial™ Control located below the left and right buttons. The center Jog Dial Control enables you to open an application, folder, or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the center Jog Dial Control. In addition, when you press the center Jog Dial Control, you can turn on your notebook automatically and start the selected application or document.
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The center Jog Dial Control window always appears in the display. It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode.
Using the center Jog Dial Control
This section explains how to use the center Jog Dial Control. For information on how to change the settings of the center Jog Dial Control, right-click the Jog Dial Utility icon or
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The center Jog Dial Control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial Control window becomes active. When you select an item in the Jog Dial Control window and it is displayed between orange bars, you can press the center Jog Dial Control to view a submenu of that item.
Using Launcher mode
To use the center Jog Dial Control, click the Jog Dial Control window or the Jog Dial Utility icon in the taskbar. Alternatively, you can press the Ctrl key and the center Jog Dial Control while the Jog Dial Control window is active to switch to launcher mode.
Jog Dial Launcher
To select a desired item, proceed as follows:
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1Rotate the center Jog Dial ControlKingfisherto select t e item Draftyou w n , and2 then press the center Jog Dial Control. The Jog Dial Launcher window switches to guide mode and shows the function of the center Jog Dial Control.
Jog Dial Guide
2Rotate or press the center Jog Dial Control to use the desired function.
3To select another item, repeat steps 1 through 3 above.
Guide mode
The Jog Dial Control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active. Depending on the software you are using, you can select items from the displayed list using the center Jog Dial Control. You can switch between guide mode and launcher mode by pressing the Ctrl key and the center Jog Dial Control.
Using Guide mode
The Jog Dial Control window displays the function of the center Jog Dial Control.
Center Jog Dial back button
The center Jog Dial Control includes a back button located to the right of the control. Pressing this button brings you back to the previous screen.
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If Sony software that supports the center Jog Dial Control is active, you can use the functions of the center Jog Dial Control that are allocated to that software. For more information on functions allocated to software, see the software application’s Help.
Using the center Jog Dial Control with other software
If the software you are using supports the center Jog Dial Control, you can still use the center Jog Dial Control to scroll the window or adjust the window size.
Using a Dialog box
When a window such as Screen Properties is active, the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window. You can select an item in the window by rotating the center Jog Dial Control. Pressing the center Jog Dial Control is the equivalent of pressing Enter or Select.
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Using the Optical Disc Drive
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Using the Optical Disc Drive
Your notebook comes with a removable optical disc drive located in the multipurpose bay. See the Specifications sheet for the particular drive installed on your computer.
The optical disc drive is removable when the power is on, but do not remove the drive when your notebook is in a power saving mode. Any attempt to do so may result in malfunction and/or data loss.
To insert a disc
1Turn on the notebook.
When the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. See “Controlling Power Management” for more information on Standby and Hibernate modes.
2Press the Eject button to open the optical disc drive. The tray slides out.
Ejecting the Tray
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Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs. Adhesive labels may come off while the disc is in use in your optical disc drive, and may cause damage to the unit.
3Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up. For DVDs that can played on both sides, the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays.
4Press the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place.
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5 Close the tray by pushing it gently.
To eject a disc
When you finish using a disc, wait until the LED indicator turns off, and then press the Eject button to remove the disc.
When the notebook is in a power saving mode, you cannot remove an optical disc. See “Controlling Power Management” for more information about power saving modes.
If the optical disc does not slide out when you press the Eject button, turn off the notebook and insert a thin, pointed object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole.
Make sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers. If you do not seat the disc firmly, you could damage your optical disc drive and you may not be able to open the tray.
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To play a DVD
To play a DVD, you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalled WinDVD® application. For more information, see the Help menu in the WinDVD application.
Before you use the optical disc drive to play a DVD, quit any open applications.
Your optical disc drive can read most DVD-R media. When you are ready to play a DVD, read the suggestions below to maximize your video viewing experience.
When playing a DVD on battery power, set the power management profile to DVD. You can also set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection if the display is not clear when using other profiles.
Automatic Profile Selection sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted. See “Controlling Power Management” for more information.
If you connect your notebook to a TV display, you may need to adjust the display resolution. Read the suggestions below to set the display resolution to the proper dimensions. Also see “Selecting the Display Mode” for more information.
If the notebook is set to the default display setting, part of the video screen will not appear. To view the entire screen, adjust the display resolution to 640 x 480.
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Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. If you have audio devices connected, this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD.
You cannot use the Fn + F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical disc drive.
Do not switch between LCD and the external display while the DVD is playing. This may cause a malfunction, and you may need to restart the DVD software.
Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD.
Change the settings to disable the screen saver and the virus checker.
Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access. This may cause the notebook to malfunction.
To play an audio CD
To play an audio CD, make sure the audio function is turned on. To do this, complete the following procedure.
1Click Start, and click Control Panel, and Performance and Maintenance, and System. The System Properties window appears.
2Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. The Device Manager window appears.
3Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives to open a list of the optical disc drive devices installed on your computer.
4Right-click the particular optical disc drive device installed on your computer, and select Properties from the drop-down list. A properties window appears.
5Select the Properties tab, and check the “Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device” box, if it is not already checked.
6Click OK.
Notes on CD and DVD discs
Do not drop or bend the disc.
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Do not touch the surface of theKingfisherdisc. Fingerprints andDraftdust on the2surface of a disc may cause 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 water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry, soft cloth.
To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc*
You can use Sony SonicStage and Microsoft® Windows® XP to write data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. To create a CD-R disc that is readable in a CD-ROM drive, make sure that you finish the writing process before ejecting the disc. For more information, see the instructions included with Windows® XP.
Do not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc.
Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your notebook if you are writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc. Using battery power may result in data transfer failure.
To avoid writing errors, remove the compact woofer or do not play music while writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc.
Notes on writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc
For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before writing data to a disc.
For best results, use CD-Rs that are compatible with 16x speed.
Your notebook does not support 1x or 2x writing speed.
Memory-resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss. Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc.
If your notebook computer has preinstalled Microsoft® Office applications, such as Excel, Word, and Outlook, turn off the FindFast application.
* For notebook models equipped with a CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive.
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Do not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc.
Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your notebook if you are writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc. Using battery power may result in data transfer failure.
Your notebook includes two PC Card slots. PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive, or a PC Network Interface Card (NIC) to connect to a network.
The PC Card slots can accommodate two Type I/II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. These slots are compatible with CardBus. Use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards. You do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC Card.
To insert a PC Card
1Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot. Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up.
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by your system. The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar.
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