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Welcome.......................................................9

Using Your VAIO PictureBook Computer ... 11

Using the Keyboard...................................................12

Functions of the keyboard keys .........................................13

Combinations and functions with the Windows key .........14

Indicators ...........................................................................16

Indicator lights ...................................................................17

Combinations and functions with the Fn key ....................18

Using the MOTION EYE Camera ............................20

To capture a still image......................................................20

To set the image quality and mode of MOTION EYE camera 22

Notes on using the MOTION EYE camera .......................24

Using the Pointing Device.........................................26

To replace the pointing device cover .................................27

Using VAIO Action Setup ........................................28

VAIO Action Setup functions............................................28

Using the Jog Dial Control........................................29

Launcher mode ..................................................................29

Guide mode........................................................................30

To use the Jog Dial control with Sony software................31

To use the Jog Dial control with other software................31

Internal timer......................................................................32

Using Memory Stick Media ......................................33

Types of Memory Stick media...........................................33

VisualFlow.........................................................................35

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Using PC Cards......................................................... 37

To insert PC card............................................................... 37

To remove a PC Card........................................................ 38

Notes on PC Cards ............................................................ 39

Using the Port Replicator.......................................... 40

To connect a port replicator .............................................. 40

Using Power Saving Modes...................................... 41

Normal mode..................................................................... 41

Standby mode.................................................................... 41

Hibernate mode ................................................................. 41

Notes on power saving modes .......................................... 42

Connecting a Phone Line ......................................... 43

How to connect a phone cable .......................................... 43

Connecting to a LAN ................................................ 45

To set up your ethernet connection ................................... 45

Connecting Peripheral Devices ...............47

Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive .............................. 48

To connect the floppy disk drive....................................... 48

To insert a floppy disk ...................................................... 49

To remove a floppy disk ................................................... 49

To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on49

To carry the floppy disk drive........................................... 50

Notes on handling floppy disks......................................... 50

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive ............................. 51

To connect an optical drive............................................... 51

To insert a disc .................................................................. 52

To remove the drive .......................................................... 53

Notes on CD and DVD discs ............................................ 54

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive................55

To connect an i.LINK optical disc drive............................55

Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives.........................57

Connecting a USB Mouse .........................................58

To connect a USB mouse...................................................58

Connecting VAIO Computers ...................................59

Connecting with i.LINK ....................................................59

Connecting an i.LINK Device...................................60

Connecting an External Display................................63

To connect a computer display ..........................................64

To connect a projector .......................................................64

To connect a TV ................................................................65

Connecting a USB Printer .........................................67

To connect a printer ...........................................................67

Connecting an External Microphone.........................68

To connect an external microphone...................................68

To record from a microphone or audio equipment ............68

To switch the microphone jack functionality ....................68

To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window .. 69

To increase the sound of the microphone ..........................69

To adjust sound device volume .........................................69

To set the microphone to echo...........................................71

To modify the MIDI sound................................................71

Connecting External Speakers ..................................73

To connect external speakers .............................................73

Notes on using external speakers.......................................73

Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities ................74

Personal Digital Assistant..................................................74

The Wireless LAN Access Point .......................................74

The Wireless LAN PC Card ..............................................75

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Customizing Your VAIO Computer..........77

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ........... 78

Sony Notebook Setup tabs ................................................ 79

Controlling Power Management ............................... 80

To view the Power Management status icons................... 80

Power Management profiles ............................................. 81

Power Management commands ........................................ 84

Conserving battery power ................................................. 84

Displaying Battery Information ................................ 85

Battery icon descriptions................................................... 85

Displaying detailed battery information ........................... 87

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software ..... 88

Selecting the Display Mode ...................................... 89

Adding Memory .........................................91

Precautions and Procedures ...................................... 92

Typical expansion memory configuration ........................ 92

Removing a Memory Module................................... 93

Installing a Memory Module .................................... 95

Confirming Added Memory Capacity ......................97

About the Software on Your Computer...99

Overview................................................................. 100

DVgate application notes ........................................ 106

Digital video captures ..................................................... 106

Adjusting image resolution ............................................. 106

Hard disk drive partition ................................................. 106

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs .... 108

Using Your Recovery CDs......................................109

To use the Application Recovery CD(s)..........................109

To use the Driver Recovery CD(s) ..................................109

To use the System Recovery CD(s).................................111

Recovering Microsoft Word ............................................113

Troubleshooting ......................................115

Troubleshooting Your Computer ............................116

My computer does not start. ............................................116

My computer starts, but a BIOS error appears. ...............116

My computer starts, but the message “Operating system not

found” appears and Windows does not start....................117

My computer stops responding or does not shut down. ..118

The Power Management setting is not responding..........118

The sound of my computer’s fan is too loud. ..................119

Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower

CPU speed than advertised? ............................................119

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen............................120

My LCD screen is blank. .................................................120

The image on my connected external display is not centered

or sized properly. .............................................................120

I cannot simultaneously display movies, DVD video, or the Smart Capture (Finder) window on the LCD display and an

external display. ...............................................................120

I want to change the video resolution of my display. ......120

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device ...121

My mouse does not work.................................................121

My pointing device does not work properly. ...................121

The pointer does not move (while using the pointing device

or mouse). ........................................................................121

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral De-

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vices ........................................................................ 123

My floppy disk drive icon doesn’t appear even though it is

connected. ....................................................................... 123

My optical drive is not playing my disc properly. .......... 123

My optical disc drive tray does not open. ....................... 124

I cannot use digital video (DV) devices. The message “DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off” appears. 124

My PC Card is not working. ........................................... 124

Troubleshooting i.LINK devices ............................ 125

I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO comput-

ers when using an i.LINK cable...................................... 125

Troubleshooting Software....................................... 126

My software program stops responding or crashes......... 126

When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into your CD-ROM (DVD-ROM)

drive” appears, and the software does not start............... 126

I cannot use the DVgate software. .................................. 126

My computer’s start-up time seems longer after I have in-

stalled AOL. What can I do?........................................... 126

What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software func-

tions? ............................................................................... 127

The image does not display properly in Smart Capture Pre-

mium. .............................................................................. 127

Why doesn't the Bluetooth destination button in the send

mode of Smart Capture Premium function? ................... 127

Troubleshooting the Modem................................... 128

My modem does not work. ............................................. 128

My modem connection is slow. ...................................... 128

Troubleshooting Audio ........................................... 129

My speakers have no sound. ........................................... 129

There is noise distortion while listening to music with USB

speakers or USB headphones...........................................129

My microphone does not work. .......................................130

Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media ...................131

Image files do not open even though I insert Memory Stick

media into the slot............................................................131

Memory Stick media does not work. I cannot access the re-

movable drive. .................................................................131

Getting Help .............................................133

Support Options.......................................................134

Software Support Information.................................136

Sony Service Center ................................................138

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Welcome

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 VAIO PictureBook Computer

This section describes the following aspects of your new computer:

❑ Using the Keyboard

❑ Using the MOTION EYE Camera

❑ Using the Pointing Device

❑ Using VAIO Action Setup

❑ Using the Jog Dial Control

❑ Using Memory Stick Media

❑ Using PC Cards

❑ Using the Port Replicator

❑ Using Power Saving Modes

❑ Connecting a Phone Line

❑ Connecting to a LAN

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Using the Keyboard

Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks.

Keyboard

Shift key

Ctrl key

Fn key

Escape key

Windows

Function keys

Alt key

® key

Numeric keypad area

Correction Print Screen keyskey

Shift key

Applications key

Navigation keys

Using the Keyboard

Functions of the keyboard keys

Key Description

Numeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the

numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction. Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys. Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (When you do so, the Num Lock light will be on.)

Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the

screen (the four arrow keys which also function as the Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down keys).

Correction keys The Insert, Backspace, and Delete keys enable you to

make corrections in your documents.

Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard

are used to perform designated tasks. For example, in many applications, F1 is the Help key. The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next.

Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.

Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the

screen and places it in the Windows® Clipboard. You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it.

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Key Description

Operator keys (Shift, Ctrl, Alt keys)

Several keys are always used with at least one other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt (Alternate) keys offer another way to give commands. For example, in many applications, instead of choosing the Save command from a menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press the S key (referred to as Ctrl+S). The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter; it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols, such as @ and $.

Windows® key The key with the Windows® logo displays the

Windows® Start menu; it’s the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar. See “Combinations and functions with the Windows key” for more information.

Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to

issue commands. The Fn keys at the left and right sides both work the same. See “Combinations and functions with the Fn key” for more information.

Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of

context-sensitive choices. Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.

Combinations and functions with the Windows key

Combination Function

+ F1 Displays VAIO® Help and Support Center.

+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.

+ E Displays Windows® Explorer.

Using the Keyboard

Combination Function

+ F Displays the Search window to find a file or

folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu.

+ Ctrl + F Displays the Search Results: Computers window

where you can locate other computers. This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computers from the Start menu.

+ M Minimizes all displayed windows (with Num

Lock off).

Shift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous

size.

+ R Displays the Run window. This is the equivalent

of selecting Run from the Start menu.

Fn + + Insert Displays the System Properties window. This is

the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu.

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Indicators

Indicator Function

Power Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on,

flashes amber in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or powered off.

Battery Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer.

Hard disk Lights when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Do

not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on.

Indicator lights

Light On Off

Using the Keyboard

Memory Stick®

Data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on.)

Num Lock The number keys area in the

numeric keypad are active.

Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase

as you type. The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on.

Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently.

(Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application. This function does not work with all applications.)

The Memory Stick media is not being accessed.

The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active.

The letters appear in lower case as you type (unless you hold down the Shift key).

Information moves across the display normally.

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Combinations and functions with the Fn key

✍ 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.

Combinations/ Feature Functions

Fn+ (ESC) Standby

Fn+ (F3) Speaker switch

Fn+ (F4) Speaker volume

Fn+ (F5) Brightness control

Fn+ (F7) Switch to the external display

Fn+ / (F8)

LCD

Switch to the TV

Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management state. To return the system to the active state, press any key on your computer.

Toggles the built-in speaker off and on.

Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. To increase volume, press Fn+F4, then or . To decrease volume, press Fn+F4, then or .

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD. To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or . To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then or .

Toggles between the LCD, external display (connected to the Monitor port), and both LCD and external display modes.

Only LCD

LCD and external display

Only external display

Toggles through LCD display and dual LCD/TV.

LCD and TV

Only LCD

Combinations/ Feature Functions

Using the Keyboard

Fn+ (F12) Hibernate

Fn+B Bass Boost

Fn+ F Display control. Minimizes and maximizes the LCD

Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. To return the system to the original state, press the power button briefly to turn on the power.

Toggles the bass-boost function off and on. This feature is available only while using headphones.

screen. If the default display resolution is reduced, this function maximizes the display resolution to fit the screen size. Maximizing the display screen enables you to view the display at a greater resolution.

✍ Some functions are not available until Windows® launches.

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Using the MOTION EYE Camera

Your computer includes a built-in MOTION EYE™ camera. You can use the camera to shoot still images and record video clips.

To capture a still image

1 Press the CAPTURE button to start the Smart Capture Premium application.

CAPTURE Button

2 Select Still Viewer/Long Movie Player/Net Movie Player from the

application list.

3 Choose Still by clicking the on-screen Capture Mode button. To switch to

Motion, click the on-screen Change Capture Mode button. (You can also use Jog Dial control for this function.)

Using the MOTION EYE Camera

4 The Finder window appears. Turn the MOTION EYE camera lens toward

the subject you want to photograph.

Turning MOTION EYE

5 Adjust the focusing ring.

Adjusting the Focusing Ring

6 Half-press the CAPTURE button on the computer. The image remains still

for a few seconds. To display another image, release the CAPTURE button and press again.

7 Fully press the CAPTURE button. The still viewer window opens and the

captured still image appears in the still viewer window.

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8 For more detailed information about the capture software, refer to the online

Help for Smart Capture Premium. To access the online help file, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select All Programs, select Smart Capture Premium, and click Smart Capture Premium Online Help.

If you turn the lens toward you, Smart Capture Premium goes into mirror mode. You can use the mirror mode to take a still image of yourself. A mirror-image appears in the finder window of the display while shooting; after capturing, however, a normal image appears.

✍ You can capture still images in the following sizes: 640 × 480, 320 × 240, 160 × 120,

and 80 × 60 pixels.

Using the self-timer

You can take a still image 10 seconds after clicking the CAPTURE button by using the self-timer.

1 Click Still Viewer/Movie Player from the switch applications list.

2 Select Still mode.

3 Click the Options button. The Still Image Options dialog box appears.

4 Click Self-timer capture on the Capturing mode tab.

5 Click OK.

After Self-timer capture is complete, the capturing mode changes automatically to single image (Normal Capture).

To display the remaining time before the picture is taken, turn on the capture information display. The capture information display can be turned on and off by selecting Displaying Capture Information from the shortcut menu.

✍ To stop the self-timer, click the CAPTURE button.

To set the image quality and mode of MOTION EYE camera

You can change the settings of image quality or mode of MOTION EYE camera.

Using the MOTION EYE Camera

1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel and Printers and Other

Hardware.

2 Double-click the MOTION EYE™ camera icon. The Camera Control Utility

dialog box appears.

✍ You can also activate the camera control utility using the Jog Dial™ control. The

camera control utility is available even while using other software applications that use the MOTION EYE camera.

3 Click the Image tab and drag the slider to the left or the right. The level

settings increase as the slider is moved to the right, and decrease as it is moved to the left.

Features Description

Brightness Adjust the brightness

Contrast Adjust the contrast of the light part and the dark part

Hue Adjust the hue of the color

Color Adjust the coloring

Sharpness Adjust the sharpness

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4 Click the Mode tab, and then click the item you want to set.

Features Description

White balance Adjust the colors to be more natural.

Auto: Adjust automatically to natural colors. Indoor: Suitable for indoor capturing. Outdoor: Suitable for outdoor capturing. Hold: Suspend the proximate settings of the white balance, so that settings do not change automatically.

Shutter speed Set the shutter speed:

Auto: Adjust the shutter speed automatically.

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: This speed is suitable for capturing images under

fluorescent light. Hold: Suspend the proximate settings of the shutter speed, so that settings do not change automatically.

The appropriate mode will vary depending on the situation or subject. Switching between outdoor and indoor environments while setting the White Balance to Hold may cause colors to appear incorrectly. To correct color discrepancies, set White Balance to Auto and capture something white, and then wait approximately 10 seconds. The image should now display with the correct color.

5 Click OK.

✍ Click the Default button, and then click OK to return all settings to the default settings.

Notes on using the MOTION EYE camera

❑ Do not touch the camera lens, as dirt may accumulate and degrade picture

quality.

❑ Do not point the camera toward the sun.

❑ You cannot detach the camera.

❑ Smart Capture Premium is unavailable while other software that uses the

built-in camera is in use. Close all software that uses the built-in camera before you use Smart Capture Premium.

Using the MOTION EYE Camera

❑ You cannot transfer still images or video clips from the built-in camera while

transferring to connected i.LINK® devices.

❑ Take an initial shot before taking a final shot to ensure sound and picture

quality.

❑ You can adjust the sound quality for different sound environments. Click

Start, point to Settings, and then point to Control Panel. Click Sounds and Multimedia and then Audio tab. Click Volume under the Sound Recording category. Adjust the volume level with the microphone slider.

❑ Your recording is not guaranteed.

❑ If your recording fails due to conditions unfavorable to the camera, the

contents of your recording cannot be guaranteed.

❑ Clean the lens regularly. Picture quality is adversely affected when the lens

is dirty. Use a non-abrasive lens cleaning cloth and approved lens cleaning fluid.

✍ MOTION EYE™ camera can also be used with the Microsoft® NetMeeting®

application. For more information about the Microsoft NetMeeting application, open the Start menu, select All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click NetMeeting.

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Using the Pointing Device

The pointing device on the keyboard enables you to point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen.

Using the Pointing Device

Pointing

device

Left button

Center button

Right button

Action Description

Point Press the pointing device in a direction to place the pointer

on an item or object.

Click Press the left button once.

Double-click Press the left button twice.

Using the Pointing Device

Action Description

Right-click Press the right button once. In many applications, this action

displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices.

Drag Press the pointing device in a direction to place the pointer

on an item or object. While holding the left button, press the pointing device in a direction, and then release it at the desired point.

Scroll Press the pointing device while pressing the center button.

✍ The scroll function is available only with applications that support a scroll pointing device

feature. Pressing the pointing device too hard may damage it.

To replace the pointing device cover

You can take off the pointing device cover and replace it with the additional cover supplied with your computer.

Replacing the Pointing Device Cover

Pointing device cover (supplied)

✍ Make sure the cover is tightly secured to prevent damage to the screen when you

close the computer.

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Using VAIO Action Setup

VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Jog Dial™ control,

MEMORY STICK

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

VAIO Action Setup functions

❑ Jog Dial — Changing the Jog Dial setting

❑ Memory Stick — Changing the Memory Stick media insertion setting

❑ i.LINK — Changing the i.LINK device connection setting

❑ USB — Changing the USB device connection setting

❑ Timer — Setting the timer

Using the Jog Dial Control

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

Using the Jog Dial Control

Jog Dial control

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

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

Launcher mode

The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active. When an arrow is displayed next to an item in the Jog Dial control window, you can display a submenu of that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial control button.

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Using Launcher mode

To use the Jog Dial control, click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray. Alternatively, you can press the Jog Dial control while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode.

1 Turn the Jog Dial control to select the item you want, then press the Jog Dial

control. The window switches to the guide mode, and shows the Jog Dial control’s function.

JOG Guide Dialog Box

2 Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function.

3 To select another item, switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1.

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 Jog Dial control. Some Sony software applications have two modes in List View, Simple Menu, and Full Menu. You can switch the mode by pressing the Shift key while turning the Jog Dial control.

Using guide mode

The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial control’s function.

Using the Jog Dial Control

To use the Jog Dial control with Sony software

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

To use the Jog Dial control with other software

If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial control, you can still perform the following functions:

Action Description

Maximize Window* Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size

of the active window. Press again to return to normal window size.

Minimize Window* Press the Jog Dial control button to minimize the size

of the active window. Press again to return to normal window size.

Finish Window* Press the Jog Dial control button to close the active

application.

Scroll* Press the Jog Dial control button to begin scrolling

within the active window.

Jog Dial Launcher Press the Jog Dial control button to return the Jog Dial

control to Jog Launcher mode.

Menu Bar Press the Jog Dial control button, then use the Jog

Dial control to scroll through the active window’s toolbar.

*Some software applications do not support these functions.

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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 Jog Dial control. Pressing the Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter.

JOG Guide Dialog Box

Internal timer

You can use the internal timer to start an application at a specific time. The timer, when set, can launch applications even when the computer power is off.

1 Rotate or push the Jog Dial™ control, and select VAIO Action Setup in the

Jog Dial Launcher window.

2 Click Timer from the left menu, then click the clock icon.

3 Select either Recommended Settings, Program Files, All Files, or Drag &

Drop from the left menu, then select the file or application you wish to launch in the right window.

4 Click Next until the One-Time-Only Setting dialog box appears.

5 Select the Date and Time and click Next twice, then click Finish and close

the VAIO Action Setup window.

Using Memory Stick Media

This new compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. The media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. Because it is removable, the media can be used for external data storage.

Types of Memory Stick media

Two types of Memory Stick® media are available. The first type, MagicGate™

Memory Stick

media (hereafter referred as MG Memory Stick media), is provided with copyright protection. (The MG Memory Stick media are colored white.) The second type, simply referred to as Memory Stick not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate. (The Memory Stick media

MEMORY STICK

media, does

are colored purple.)

You can use both media with your computer.

For music, which requires copyright protection, you can only use MG Memory Stick media with your computer. You can also use compatible MagicGate devices to record and play back music when they are connected to your computer.

You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media. For example, you can copy an image onto MG Memory Stick media that already contains music.

What is MagicGate?

MagicGate technology is copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology. Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media. Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback.

✍ Ensure that the MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark .

1 MagicGate Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

2 Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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To insert a Memory Stick media

Insert the Memory Stick media into the media slot on the left side of the computer until it clicks into place. When the Memory Stick media is properly in place, Sony’s VisualFlow™ software will automatically launch to display the contents of the Memory Stick.

1 Insert with the arrow facing toward the Memory Stick® media slot and the

label facing up.

Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins.

Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction and then turn it so the label side is down before inserting into the slot. To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick Media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot.

2 Carefully insert the Memory Stick media until it clicks into place.

Inserting Memory Stick

Memory Stick media

Insert in the direction of the arrow with

the label facing up

To view the contents of Memory Stick media

To see the contents, do the following:

1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and select My Computer.

2 Under the heading “Devices with Removable Storage,” click Sony Memory

Stick.

Using Memory Stick Media

To remove a Memory Stick media

Make sure the access light is off. Push the media in toward the computer. When the media ejects, pull it out. When removing the Memory Stick media, be careful as it may eject completely from the slot.

VisualFlow

VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media.

To use VisualFlow

1 From the Start menu, point to All Programs, and select VisualFlow.

✍ VAIO Action Setup has been configured to launch VisualFlow by default upon insertion

of Memory Stick media. VisualFlow software starts automatically when Memory Stick media is put into the drive.

2 Click on an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display

layout.

3 ClickonaniconintheSortsectiononthemaintoolbartoselectasorting

method.

4 Resting your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current

Memory Stick properties.

5 Resting your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a

secondary toolbar with more functions.

6 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen.

❑ Double-click an image to show an enlarged view.

7 Movie files start playback when the view is enlarged. Click again on movie

files to restore the view to normal.

✍ While an image is enlarged, the Launch toolbar appears on the bottom of the window.

Any associated application can be activated from here.

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Notes on using Memory Stick media

❑ When the media’s write-protect tab is set to LOCK, data cannot be recorded

or erased.

❑ Before using Memory Stick media, you should back up important data.

❑ Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the media finishes reading or writing

data before removing it. If the media is removed prematurely, an error message appears, prompting you to continue or exit. Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue. This enables the media to finish reading or writing data.

❑ You can enjoy video clips that you have recorded with compatible Memory

Stick digital camcorders.

❑ The media slot can accommodate one media at a time.

❑ To copy images from a digital video camera via Memory Stick® media, see

“Connecting an i.LINK Device” for more information.

❑ Only MG™ Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data

like music.

❑ Do not remove the media or turn off the power while the access light is on.

❑ Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or

electrical noise.

❑ Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects.

❑ Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media.

❑ Do not bend, drop, or shock the media.

❑ Do not disassemble or modify the media.

❑ Do not allow the media to get wet.

❑ Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to:

❑ Extremely high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun.

❑ Direct sunlight.

❑ High humidity or places with corrosive substances.

To prolong the life of the media, use the supplied storage case. See the instructions supplied with your media for more information on its use.

Using PC Cards

Your computer includes a PC Card slot. PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices, such as an optical disc drive, or to connect to a network using a PC Network Interface Card (NIC).

✍ The PC Card slot can accommodate a Type I or Type II PC Card. This slot is compatible

with Card Bus. Type III PC Cards are not supported.

To insert PC card

✍ You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card.

1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up.

Gently push the PC Card into the slot until it is firmly seated in the port and the release button pops out.

Inserting PC Card

Insert in the direction of the arrow.

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2 Press the release button down and toward the ventilation slot.

Release Button

Release button

Do not force a PC Card into the slot. It may damage the connector pins.

When a PC Card is inserted, do not place your computer in a bag or case. Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer.

Touching the head of the PC Card will not cause damage to the connector pins, but damage can occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the computer while the unit is being transported.

To remove a PC Card

Follow the procedure below when you remove the PC Card while your computer is on. Failure to follow this procedure may result in a malfunction. If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions.

1 Double-click in the task tray. The "Safely Remove Hardware" dialog

box appears.

2 Click Stop. The "Stop a Hardware device" dialog box appears.

3 Select the hardware device you wish to remove, and then click OK.

4 Click Close to close the "Safely Remove Hardware" dialog box.

5 Press the release button toward the computer. The PC Card ejects.

6 Gently grasp the PC Card and pull it out.

Using PC Cards

7 Insert the PC Card slot protector into the empty slot.

Notes on PC Cards

❑ For some PC Cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and

the Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted, you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized. Restart your system to correct the problem.

❑ Some PC Cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC

Card. You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” for more information.

❑ Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card

manufacturer.

❑ If an exclamation mark (!) appears on the Device Manager tab in the System

Properties dialog box, remove the software driver and then reinstall it.

❑ You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card

with this computer. If you have difficulty inserting a card, check that you are orienting the card correctly. See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on its use.

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Using the Port Replicator

Your computer is supplied with a port replicator, to enable you to connect additional devices. The port replicator is equipped with one each of the following:

❑ Monitor port

❑ Ethernet port

❑ USB port

❑ AV Out jack

❑ AV In jack

To connect a port replicator

When connecting the port replicator to the computer, make sure the VAIO® logo on the connector faces up.

1 Open the port replicator port cover on the side of the computer.

Connecting the Port Replicator

Computer

Port replicator

2 Insert the port replicator connector gently into the port until it clicks into

place. Make sure the VAIO® logo on the connector faces up.

3 Connect any compatible peripheral devices to the port replicator.

Using Power Saving Modes

When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which enables you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. When using battery power, be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of the power management setting you select.

✍ If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to

recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.

Normal mode

Normal mode is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. The power indicator displays green when your computer is in this mode. To save power, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk.

Standby mode

In Standby Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The amber power indicator flashes in this mode.

To activate Standby mode

1 Press the key combination Fn+Esc. You can also use the PowerPanel™

utility to enter Standby mode.

2 Press any key to return to normal mode.

Hibernate mode

In the Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off. The power indicator is off in this mode.

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To activate Hibernate mode

1 To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12, or press the

power button and release it immediately. The “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode.

✍ Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off.

2 Press the power button to return to normal mode.

Notes on power saving modes

❑ When returning from Hibernate mode (by pressing the power button

momentarily) the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally.

❑ Standby uses more power than Hibernate.

❑ Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode.

Connecting a Phone Line

You need to connect a phone cable (not supplied) to take advantage of online services and the Internet.

✍ In order to register your VAIO® computer, register your software online, and use Sony

Customer Support, you must connect to a phone line.

How to connect a phone cable

1 Open the phone line jack cover. The cover opens only to a 45-degree angle.

Use care when opening the phone jack cover. Opening it beyond a 45-degree angle may result in damage to the unit.

Opening Phone Line Jack Cover

Phone line jack cover

2 Plug one end of the phone cable into the jack on the inside of the phone line

jack cover. Make sure you insert the phone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place.

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3 Plug the other end into the wall jack.

Plugging in Phone Cable

Phone line jack

Phone cable (not supplied)

✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated

telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem.

If you connect a phone line coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work properly.

Connecting to a LAN

You can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type Local Area Networks (LANs) by using the supplied port replicator and its Ethernet port. For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator.

Connecting to LAN

Ethernet port

Warning: Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line. Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port. To connect the unit to the network, contact your network administrator.

If you enable Wake on LAN, the power saving mode will be switched to Standby mode.

To set up your ethernet connection

To connect to a network:

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1 Click Start, select My Computer, and click My Network Places under the

Other Places header.

2 Click “Add a network place” under the Network Tasks header, or click “Set

up a home or small office network,” depending on your configuration.

3 Depending on your choice, either the The Add Network Place Wizard or

Network Setup Wizard is displayed.

4 Follow the step-by-step instructions that appear on the screen.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

You can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of peripherals, as discussed in the following sections:

❑ Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive

❑ Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive

❑ Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive

❑ Connecting a USB Mouse

❑ Connecting VAIO Computers

❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device

❑ Connecting an External Display

❑ Connecting a USB Printer

❑ Connecting an External Microphone

❑ Connecting External Speakers

❑ Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities

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Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive

You can connect an optional floppy disk drive (FDD) to the USB port on your computer.

To connect the floppy disk drive

✍ You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting the

floppy disk drive.

Before removing the FDD, see “To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on” for more information.

Plug the USB cable from the floppy disk drive into the USB port on the computer. The VAIO® logo on the disk drive should be facing up.

Plugging in USB Cable

Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive

To insert a floppy disk

1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up.

2 Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place.

Inserting a floppy disk

Floppy disk

Floppy disk drive

To remove a floppy disk

❑ When you finish using the floppy disk, wait until the LED indicator light

turns off, and then press the Eject button to remove the disk.

Removing a floppy disk

Eject button

LED indicator

To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on

1 Double-click in the task tray. The "Safely Remove Hardware" dialog

box appears.

2 Click Stop. The "Stop a Hardware device" dialog box appears.

3 Select the hardware device you wish to remove, and then click OK.

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4 Click Close to close the "Safely Remove Hardware" dialog box.

5 Unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer.

To carry the floppy disk drive

Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the right side.

Notes on handling floppy disks

❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disk.

❑ Keep disks away from magnets.

❑ Keep disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources.

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive

You can use an optional optical drive, such as a Sony DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive, with your computer. If you use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power, the battery life will be shorter. The drive draws power from the computer through a PC Card.

If you connect a non-Sony DVD drive to your VAIO® computer, the DVD playback may not function properly. The bundled DVD software must be installed to play a DVD.

For best performance, it is recommended that you use a Sony compatible DVD drive.

To connect an optical drive

Procedures for connecting an optical drive may vary, depending on the specific drive you purchase. See the manual supplied with your optical drive for more information on its installation and use.

✍ You can connect an optical drive while the computer is on. For specific instructions on

using your supplied Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs, see “Using Your Recovery CDs” for more information.

1 Remove the PC Card slot protector from the PC Card slot. See “To remove

the floppy disk drive when the computer is on” for more information.

2 Remove the PC Card from the bottom side of the optical drive.

Removing PC Card

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3 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See

“Using PC Cards” for details.

Inserting PC Card

Make sure logo faces up

✍ A protective cover is attached to the lens of the optical drive at the factory. Before

using the optical drive, remove the protective cover.

To insert a disc

1 Press the Eject button. The disc tray slides out.

Optical Drive

Eject button

2 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up.

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive

3 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place.

Inserting Disc

Disc

4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently. The Busy indicator on the drive flashes

while your computer is reading data from the disc.

Flashing Busy Indicator

Busy indicator

To remove the drive

Remove the PC Card from the computer. See “To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on” for more information.

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Notes on CD and DVD discs

Handling CD or DVD discs

❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc.

❑ Donotdroporbendthedisc.

❑ Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs. Adhesive labels may

come off while the disc is in use in your optical drive, and may cause damage to the unit.

Cleaning CD or DVD discs

❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause data reading errors.

Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or antistatic 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.

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive

You can use an optional i.LINK®*optical disc drive (PCGA-CRWD1) with your computer. This Sony VAIO® computer is preinstalled with software that enables you to create CDs and play DVD movies. The i.LINK optical disc drive draws power from the computer through the power cable that is integrated with the VAIO computer Peripheral Cable. This peripheral cable connects to both the i.LINK port and peripheral cable DC Out jack on the left side of the computer.

†

To connect an i.LINK optical disc drive

Use a VAIO® Computer Peripheral Cable (supplied with the optional PCGACRWD1) to connect the optical disc drive to the computer.

✍ Before connecting or disconnecting this drive, close any active applications to help

prevent data loss.

1 Turn on power to the computer. Insert the L-shaped plug of the VAIO®

Computer Peripheral Cable into the matching jack on the rear of the i.LINK

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394

connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper 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.

† If you connect and use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power,

the battery life will be reduced.

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drive. Secure the plug by turning the screw on the cable connector clockwise.

Connecting i.LINK optical disc drive

L-shaped cable connector

i.LINK port

Peripheral device DC Out jack

2 Insert the straight-shaped, two-prong plug of the VAIO® computer

peripheral cable into both the computer’s i.LINK port and peripheral device DC Out jack.

3 The i.LINK drive’s power indicator lights up, and the computer will

automatically detect and identify the connected drive.

4 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and select My Computer to verify that

an icon for the i.LINK optical disc drive has been added in the window.

✍ PCGA-CRWD1 is compatible only with certain Sony VAIO® PCG series computers

preinstalled with Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition or Professional.

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive

Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives

❑ You can use the supplied Application Recovery, Driver Recovery, and

System Recovery CDs with an i.LINK optical disc drive. See “Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs” for more information.

❑ Do not use an optional i.LINK optical disc drive and an optional optical disc

drive with PC Card at the same time. Connecting both drives may cause a system malfunction.

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Connecting a USB Mouse

You can connect an optional USB mouse, such as the Sony PCGA-UMS1 series, to your computer.

To connect a USB mouse

Plug the mouse cable into the USB port. PCGA-UMS1 series drivers have already been installed.

Connecting a USB Mouse

USB Mouse (optional)

To USB port

✍ A serial mouse or PS/2® mouse is not compatible with the VAIO® C1 PictureBook®

computer.

See the manual supplied with your mouse for more information on its installation and use.

Connecting VAIO Computers

Connecting with i.LINK

You can use an optional i.LINK®*cable to connect your VAIO® computer to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® operating system or the Sony Smart Connect software preinstalled. You may use an i.LINK cable (not supplied) to connect the two systems and then use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other computer. You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer.

Connecting with an i.LINK cable

i.LINK cable (optional)

✍ When you connect two VAIO computers, you must assign each computer a unique

name. The computers can be identified by this unique name when the two computers are networked together.

To connect VAIO computers that do not have the latest Windows® operating system, Smart Connect software may be necessary. Consult the Sony Computing Support Web site for support options (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport).

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394

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Connecting an i.LINK Device

Your VAIO® computer includes an i.LINK®*S400 (IEEE1394) port, which you can use to connect a compatible i.LINK device, such as an i.LINK enabled digital video camera recorder. See the manual supplied with your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use.

✍ You can purchase compatible i.LINK cables from your local retailer, through the

Sony VAIO® Direct Web site (http://vaio.sonystyle.com), or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free).

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394

Connecting an i.LINK Device

To connect a digital camcorder

❑ Plug one end of an i.LINK® cable into the S400 port on the left side of

the computer and the other end into the DV In/Out port on the digital camcorder.

Connecting a Digital Camcorder

Digital camcorder

to DV In/Out

i.LINK cable (optional)

to S400

Notes on connecting an i.LINK device

❑ A connection to a Sony digital camcorder is pictured above; your digital

camcorder may need to be connected differently.

❑ See the manual supplied with your digital camcorder for more information

on its installation and use.

❑ Only Sony digital video camera ports labeled “DV In/Out” or “i.LINK” are

compatible i.LINK devices.

❑ Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time. The software

supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras.

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❑ The i.LINK port does not supply power to external devices. If the external

device requires power from the i.LINK port, you cannot use the device with the computer.

❑ The C1 PictureBook® computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps;

however, the actual transfer rate is limited to the maximum transfer rate supported by the external device. If multiple devices are connected, the transfer rate will be the lowest maximum transfer rate for the connected devices.

❑ The i.LINK® features available may vary depending on the software

applications you use. See the documentation supplied with your software for more information.

❑ The i.LINK cables compatible with your VAIO® computer include cables

with the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5-meter cable with a 4pin connector at each end), VMC-IL4615 (a 1.5 meter-cable with a 4-pin connector at one end and a 6-pin connector at the other), and VMC-IL4435A (a 3.5-meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end). You can purchase these cables from your local retailer, through the Sony VAIO® Direct Web site (http://www.sonydirect.com), or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free).

Connecting an External Display

You can connect an external display to your VAIO® C1 PictureBook Computer. For example, you can use the computer with any of the following:

❑ Computer display or monitor (See “To connect a computer display” for more

information)

❑ Projector (See “To connect a projector” for more information)

❑ TV (See “To connect a TV” for more information)

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To connect a computer display

1 First make sure the port replicator is connected to the computer.

2 Connect the computer display’s display adapter to the supplied port

replicator’s Monitor port.

Connecting a Display

Computer display

Power cord

Display cable

Display adapter

✍ See the manual supplied with your computer display for more information on its

installation and use.

To connect a projector

You can use a projector as an external display, such as the Sony LCD Projector.

You can connect a projector using the supplied Display adapter.

1 First make sure the port replicator is connected to the computer.

2 Plug one end of the RGB signal cable (not supplied) into the port replicator’s

Monitor port, and the other end into the projector’s corresponding port.

Connecting an External Display

3 Plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack.

Connecting a Projector

Projector

Power cord

Computer

to Monitor

Audio cable

(not supplied)

RGB signal cable (not supplied)

✍ See the manual supplied with your projector for more information on its installation

and use.

You may not be able to display the computer’s LCD and the external display together, depending on the specific computer display or projector used.

Connect the AC adapter after you finish connecting all other peripheral devices. Turn on all the peripheral devices before you turn on the computer.

To connect a TV

Use the supplied AV cable to connect your TV monitor to your computer.

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1 First make sure the port replicator is connected to the computer.

2 Plug the supplied AV cable into the port replicator’s AV/TV Out jack.

3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable into the TV, as shown below.

Connecting a TV

TV Monitor

Power cord

Audio In

Video In

Video

Audio L

Audio R

AV cable (supplied)

✍ See “Selecting the Display Mode” for more information.

Computer

Connecting a USB Printer

You can connect a Windows® compatible USB printer to your computer to print documents.

✍ To use a printer, first install the driver software supplied with your printer.

To connect a printer

Plug the optional USB printer cable into the USB port on your computer and the USB port on your printer. You can also connect the USB printer cable into the USB port on the supplied port replicator.

Connecting a Printer

Computer

Power cord

Printer

USB port

USB Printer cable (optional)

✍ See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on its installation and

use.

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Connecting an External Microphone

You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone.

✍ Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use.

To connect an external microphone

Use the symbol to locate the Microphone jack. Plug the microphone cable into this jack.

Connecting a Microphone

Microphone

✍ See the manual supplied with your microphone for more information on its installation

and use.

To record from a microphone or audio equipment

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

To switch the microphone jack functionality

To switch the Microphone jack functionality for use with a microphone or an audio device:

Connecting an External Microphone

1 Double-click on the task tray located in the lower right corner of the

Desktop window. The Volume Control window appears.

2 From the Options menu, click Properties. The Properties window appears.

3 In the Adjust Volume panel, select Recording, and then click OK. The

Recording Control window appears.

4 Select either Microphone or Line.

✍ When you are recording using a microphone, select Microphone. If you are recording

using other audio equipment, select Line.

To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window

When Microphone or Line are not displayed in the Recording Control window, do the following:

1 Select Options and click Properties.

2 Click the item you want to display in Control.

3 Click OK.

✍ You can only adjust the recording volume in the Recording Control window in step 3.

If you adjust the volume in step 1, the adjustment is only effective for playing sound. It does not adjust the volume for recording sound.

To increase the sound of the microphone

1 Double-click on the task tray located in the lower right corner of the

Desktop window. If Microphone is not displayed, from the Options menu click Properties, select Microphone from the Control panel, and then click OK.

2 From the Microphone panel, click Advanced. The Advanced Controls for

Microphones dialog box displays.

3 Click Mic 20dB in Other Controls, and then click Close.

To adjust sound device volume

You can adjust the sound device volume for playing or recording.

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To adjust the volume when playing, double-click in the task tray located in the bottom right corner of the Desktop window. The Volume Control window is displayed.

To adjust the sound of other devices, do the following:

1 Select Options and click Properties.

2 In the Volume Adjust window, select Playback.

3 Click the check box of the item you want to display in Control.

4 Click OK.

Sound device Function

Volume Control Adjust the sound level from the speakers or

headphones.

WAVE Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of

Windows.

PC Beep Adjust the beep sound when inserting or removing

the PC Card and other devices.

Telephone Adjust the modem or telephone line volume.

Microphone Adjust the internal or external microphone volume.

Line Adjust the audio equipment volume.

CD Audio Adjust the volume of the CD in the optional optical

drive.

MIDI Out Adjust the MIDI sound.

3D Wide Widen the sound effect. (This is effective for games

and similar applications.)

Connecting an External Microphone

To set the microphone to echo

1 From the Start menu, select Control Panel.

2 Double-click YAMAHA DS-XG.

3 Select the Echo tab.

4 You can also customize the setting by choosing options such as Delay Time

and Feedback.

5 Click OK.

✍ When recording or using microphone echo, some software options may not be

available.

To modify the MIDI sound

1 From the Start menu, select Control Panel.

2 Click the YAMAHA DS-XG Audio Config icon. (If you do not see the icon

that you are looking for, click “Display all the options of the Control Panel.”)

3 Select the Synthesizer tab.

4 Select the desired effect, and then click OK.

To adjust the sound volume when recording, double-click in the task tray located in the lower right corner of the Desktop window.

1 From the Options menu, select Properties.

2 In the Volume Adjust window, select Recording, and then click OK. The

Recording Control window appears.

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You can adjust the sound using the Smart Label software (included) or the sound recorder.

Sound device Function

Telephony Adjust the modem or telephone line sound.

Microphone Adjust the internal or external microphone sound.

Line Adjust the audio equipment sound volume.

CD Audio Adjust the digital sound volume of CD of the

optional optical disc drive.

Stereo Out Adjust the sound from Volume Control. The bass

boost function is not enabled.

Connecting External Speakers

You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers.

To connect external speakers

❑ Use the symbol to locate the Headphone jack. Plug the speaker cable into

this jack.

Connecting external speakers

Printer

Computer

Notes on using external speakers

❑ Make sure that the speakers you purchased are designed for computer use.

❑ Before you turn on the speakers, turn down the volume.

❑ Do not place floppy disks or other data disks on or near the speakers; the

speakers’ magnetic field may damage the data on the disks.

See the manual supplied with your speakers for more information on their installation and use.

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Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities

The following peripheral devices can be connected to your computer, to expand the capabilities of your computer and enhance its versatility to meet your various business or personal needs:

❑ A Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

❑ The Wireless LAN Access Point

❑ The Wireless LAN PC Card

✍ For information on available Sony products, go to: http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio.

Personal Digital Assistant

A handheld PDA is the quintessential personal planner and entertainment center that fits in your pocket. With a PDA, you can easily perform the following functions:

❑ Enter your schedule details in the calendar and view them by the day, week,

or month, and even set an alarm to remind you of important events.

❑ Keep your contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and other details in the

address book, and find them when you need them.

❑ Add tasks to the To Do List, prioritize them, and assign them due dates.

❑ Synchronize your data with the software on your computer, to back up your

data.

❑ Track expenses when you are out of the office, then transfer the data to your

computer.

❑ Exchange data with your computer.

The Wireless LAN Access Point

The Wireless LAN Access Point, which is also called the Access Point, is designed for building a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) environment. The Access Point comes with the Wireless LAN PC Card and required software. You can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet, installing the Wireless LAN PC Card in your computer, and using the provided software. Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring, you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before.

Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities

You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) router, cable modem, or Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL) modem to share access to the Internet among multiple computers.

The Wireless LAN PC Card

The Wireless LAN PC Card, which comes with the Wireless LAN Access Point, can be purchased separately and is designed for building a wireless LAN environment. The Wireless LAN PC Card can be used with or without the Access Point. With the Access Point, you can build a wireless LAN between computers that are equipped with the Wireless LAN PC Card and gain access to the Internet. Without the Access Point, you can achieve direct communication (Peer to Peer mode) between computers.

✍ For information on available Sony products, go to:

http://www.sonystyle.com/wirelesslan.

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Customizing Your VAIO Computer

You can customize the settings of your computer. The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer’s default settings. You can also refer to Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information.

❑ Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen

❑ Controlling Power Management

❑ Displaying Battery Information

❑ Changing the Window Design of Sony Software

❑ Selecting the Display Mode

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Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen

✍ See the manual supplied with your computer display for more information on its

installation and use.

To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen:

1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar.

2 PointtoAllProgramsandclickSonyNotebookSetup.

Sony Notebook Setup Screen

3 Select the tab for the item you want to change. See “Sony Notebook Setup

tabs” for more information.

4 After you finish making your changes, click OK.

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen

Sony Notebook Setup tabs

Tab Description

About This Computer Display system information, including memory

capacity, serial number, and BIOS version.

Initial Setting Change the volume of the sounds that play while the

operating system is loading. Select the order of drives and devices from which you want to load the operating system. You can specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer.

Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer.

Bass Boost Set the Bass Boost option.

✍ For more information about each option, click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup

screen to display the Help file.

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Controlling Power Management

The PowerPanel™ utility allows you to control the power management of your computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life. The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer’s battery power. You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information. To activate a profile or command, see “Displaying Battery Information” for details.

To view the Power Management status icons

The Power Management status icons are displayed in the task tray at the lower right side of your screen. Move the pointer over the icons to see the tool tip that displays information about the active profile. The Battery status icon indicates battery power level and the CPU status icon indicates the performance level of the CPU.

To activate the Power Management toolbar

1 Right-click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.

2 Select Toolbars from the pop-up menu, and then click Power Management.

The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar.

The current profile icon is highlighted on the Power Management toolbar. It is the first icon farthest to the left, and its appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected. To change the power management profile, click the current profile icon, and then select a profile from the pop-up list. See “Power Management profiles” for a description of available options.To select another power management command, click that icon in the Power Management toolbar.

✍ When you use the battery pack to power your computer, your system selects the

Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default. If you select a different power management profile while using battery power, that profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your computer.

Refer to the PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbars.

You can change the power management settings, such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen.

Controlling Power Management

To customize Power Management settings

1 Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar.

2 Select Edit/Create Profiles from the menu.

3 Click a profile whose setting you want to change from the list in the left

field.

4 Double-click an item whose setting you want to change from the list in the

right field.

5 Clickthedesiredsetting.

6 Click the File menu, and then click Save.

7 Click the File menu, and then click Exit.

Power Management profiles

The PowerPanel™ utility provides several predefined power management profiles. Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals — ranging from maximum power management to no power management. You can change the settings for

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any of the predefined profiles (except for the Disable Power Management profile), or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs. The predefined profiles are:

Icon Description

Maximum Performance

Provides the best system performance while still conserving power.

Maximum Battery Life

Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance. It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time period.

Ultimate Battery Life

Extends the Maximum Battery Life by disabling ports such as the i.LINK port. This profile disables many applications such as Memory Stick, DVgate, and Smart Capture.

Disable Power Management

Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes. You can not change the settings of this profile.

AC Power

The power management state when AC power is in use. Similar to the Power Management Off setting. Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature.

Games

Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer.

Presentation

Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power. This option is ideal for slide show presentations. You can establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby to optimize power management for your system.

Icon Description

Camera

Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage.

Word Processing

Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby to optimize power management for your system.

Spreadsheet

Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications.

Communications

Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout. The Internal modem remains powered. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby to optimize power management for your system.

Automatic Profile Selection

Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications.

Controlling Power Management

✍ Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to AC power.

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Power Management commands

PowerPanel™ also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device. You can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action.

Icon Description

Standby

Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory (RAM). Power consumption reduces to a minimum, and the system remains on. To return the system to the active state, press any key or the power button on your computer.

Hibernate

Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk drive and turns off the system power. To return the system to the original state, use the power button to turn on power. The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard disk drive.

LCD (Video) Standby

Turns off the video display to save power. If you turn off the Video Standby timer, the display remains active except when the system enters Standby mode. The video display system is one of the largest consumers of power in the system.

Conserving battery power

When using the computer with a battery, the LCD display and the hard disk drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power.

See “Power Management profiles” for more information.

Displaying Battery Information

You can display information for the battery on your computer. The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer’s general battery information. You can also refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information.

To activate the Battery Information toolbar

1 Right-click the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.

2 Select Toolbars from the pop-up menu, and then click Battery Information.

The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar.

You can also view the total capacity remaining in the battery by placing the pointer over the batter status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen.

Battery Information Toolbar

❑ Percentage indicator — Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity.

❑ Time indicator — Displays estimated time (hours:minutes) remaining

before the battery fully drains, also referred to as the time-to-empty.

Battery icon descriptions

Battery icon Battery status

Charging

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Battery icon Battery status

Fully charged

Discharging

No battery

Displaying Battery Information

Displaying detailed battery information

Double-click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window. The screen appears displaying the Battery tab, which contains information such as the estimated time-to-empty and charging time.

Battery Information Window

Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system

You can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit your portable computing needs, including modifications to the alarm settings. Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information.

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Changing the Window Design of Sony Software

To change the window design

1 Click the Start button, then select Control Panel.

2 In the left window pane of Control Panel, click “Switch to Classic View.”

3 Double-click UI Design Selector.

4 Click << or >> and select the desired design.

5 Click Apply. The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The

window design for your Sony software will match the "UI Design Selector" window.

6 To try another selection, click << or >> and then click OK to close the UI

Design Selector.

✍ This feature is available with UI Design Selector-compatible software only.

Selecting the Display Mode

This computer uses the ATI video controller. You can select which display is used when the computer is connected to an external monitor. When you connect an external display, you can switch the display mode between your computer’s LCD display and the external monitor.

1 Click the Start button, point to Control Panel, and click Appearance and

Themes. The Appearance and Themes window appears.

2 Click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears.

3 Click the Settings tab, and then click the Advanced button. The ATI Mobility

Radeon™-M Properties dialog box appears.

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4 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the

icon on the panel of your display choice. For more information, click the Help button.

✍ If you cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display, change the monitor or TV

setting by clicking on the Secondary icon and changing it to Primary .

You may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time, depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using.

Turn on the computer after you turn on the peripheral devices.

ATI Mobility Radeon Properties Screen

Adding Memory

In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. See the Specifications flyer supplied with your computer for the amount of memory preinstalled on your computer. Expansion memory modules are available as options. For memory upgrades, use only PCGA-MM128T modules. This section provides you with information on removing and replacing a memory module:

❑ Precautions and Procedures

❑ Removing a Memory Module

❑ Installing a Memory Module

❑ Confirming Added Memory Capacity

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Precautions and Procedures

The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.

Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

Be careful when installing a memory module in your computer, and be sure to observe the proper safety precautions listed below. Mistakes that occur when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction.

❑ Disconnect the system from its power source and from any

telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage.

❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives and other components.

Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for example). Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure.

❑ Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the

module. The package protects the module from ESD.

❑ Use the special protective package to store a memory module and prevent

ESD, or wrap the memory module in aluminum foil.

Typical expansion memory configuration

Total System Memory (MB) On board (MB) Slot (MB)

128 128 0

256 128 128

Removing a Memory Module

1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices.

2 Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the computer, and remove the

battery.

✍ The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation. Wait at least

one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws.

3 Use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw that fastens

the memory module cover plate on the bottom of the computer.

To avoid damaging the computer, do not remove or loosen any other screws.

Removing Cover Plate

Screwdriver

Screw

4 Remove the memory module cover plate.

5 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your

computer) to discharge static electricity, then remove the memory module, pulling it out in the direction of the arrows.

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Removing a Memory Module

6 Close the cover panel and replace the fastening screw.

Installing a Memory Module

1 Perform steps 1 through 4 as described in the “Removing a Memory

Module” section.

To avoid damaging the computer, do not remove or loosen any other screws.

2 Touch a metal part of the computer (such as the connector panel on the back

of your computer) to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body, then remove the module from its protective package.

3 Install the memory module by holding the module edge connector pointing

down with the notch on the right, and then insert it diagonally into the empty slot.

A Memory Module

Edge Connector

Notch

4 Lower the memory module until it clicks into place on both ends.

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Installing a Memory Module

Empty Slot

Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the computer.

5 Close the cover panel and replace the fastening screw.

Confirming Added Memory Capacity

1 Turn on the computer.

2 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click

Sony Notebook Setup.

3 Click the About This Notebook tab. Verify that the System Memory

displayed in the left panel matches the amount of memory installed.

✍ If the amount of memory is not correct, shut down the computer, and reinstall the

memory module. See “Removing a Memory Module” and “Installing a Memory Module” for instructions.

Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box

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About the Software on Your Computer

Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you the following:

❑ An overview of the various software that come with your computer and the

activities you can perform with your software

❑ Details on your Sony application, driver, and system recovery CDs

VAIO® Computer Quick Start

Overview

Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below, depending on the configuration you purchased.

Adobe® Acrobat Reader™

Adobe Systems Inc.

Acrobat Reader software enables you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms.

Adobe Photoshop® Elements

Adobe Systems Inc.

Using state-of-the-art image editing tools, you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print, e-mail and posting to the Web. The versatile image capturing options allow you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately. Explore endless creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements.

America Online®

America Online, Inc.

America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch with family and friends with easy-to-use e-mail. Manage your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with thousands of others who share your interests.

Apple QuickTime™

Apple Computer Inc.

QuickTime is the Apple technology that makes video, sound, music, 3D, and virtual reality come alive for our Internet browser and Windows.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Welcome

Using Your VAIO PictureBook Computer

Using the Keyboard

Functions of the keyboard keys

Combinations and functions with the Windows key

Indicators

Indicator lights

Combinations and functions with the Fn key

Using the MOTION EYE Camera

To capture a still image

To set the image quality and mode of MOTION EYE camera

Notes on using the MOTION EYE camera

Using the Pointing Device

To replace the pointing device cover

Using VAIO Action Setup

VAIO Action Setup functions

Using the Jog Dial Control

Launcher mode

Guide mode

To use the Jog Dial control with Sony software

To use the Jog Dial control with other software

Internal timer

Using Memory Stick Media

Types of Memory Stick media

VisualFlow

Using PC Cards

To insert PC card

To remove a PC Card

Notes on PC Cards

Using the Port Replicator

To connect a port replicator

Using Power Saving Modes

Normal mode

Standby mode

Hibernate mode

Notes on power saving modes

Connecting a Phone Line

How to connect a phone cable

Connecting to a LAN

To set up your ethernet connection

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive

To connect the floppy disk drive

To insert a floppy disk

To remove a floppy disk

To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on

To carry the floppy disk drive

Notes on handling floppy disks

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive

To connect an optical drive

To insert a disc

To remove the drive

Notes on CD and DVD discs

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive

To connect an i.LINK optical disc drive

Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives

Connecting a USB Mouse

To connect a USB mouse

Connecting VAIO Computers

Connecting with i.LINK

Connecting an i.LINK Device

Connecting an External Display

To connect a computer display

To connect a projector

To connect a TV

Connecting a USB Printer

To connect a printer

Connecting an External Microphone

To connect an external microphone

To record from a microphone or audio equipment

To switch the microphone jack functionality

To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window

To increase the sound of the microphone

To adjust sound device volume

To set the microphone to echo

To modify the MIDI sound