Sony PCG-C1MW, PCG-C1MWP User Guide

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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 ...........................................................................15

Indicator lights ...................................................................16

Combinations and functions with the Fn key ....................16

Using the MOTION EYE Camera ............................19

To capture a still image......................................................19

To set the image quality and mode of MOTION EYE camera 21

Notes on using the MOTION EYE camera .......................23

Using the Pointing Device.........................................24

To replace the pointing device cover.................................25

Using the Jog Dial Control........................................26

To use the Jog Dial Control ...............................................26

Using the Indicate Window ...............................................27

Selecting a mode................................................................28

Selecting a menu item........................................................29

To change the Jog Dial settings .........................................29

Using the Jog Dial Navigator with Sony software ............29

Using Memory Stick Media ......................................31

Types of Memory Stick media...........................................31

Notes on using Memory Stick media.................................33

Using PC Cards .........................................................34

To insert PC card ...............................................................34

To remove a PC Card.........................................................35

Notes on PC Cards.............................................................36

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Using Power Saving Modes...................................... 37

Normal mode..................................................................... 37

Standby mode.................................................................... 37

Hibernate mode................................................................. 37

Notes on power saving modes .......................................... 38

Connecting a Telephone Cable ................................ 39

How to connect a telephone cable..................................... 39

Connecting to a Local Area Network ....................... 41

To set up your ethernet connection ................................... 41

Connecting Peripheral Devices ...............43

Connecting the Port Replicator................................. 44

To connect a port replicator .............................................. 44

Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive .............................. 46

To connect the floppy disk drive....................................... 46

To insert a floppy disk ...................................................... 46

To remove a floppy disk ................................................... 47

To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on47

To carry the floppy disk drive........................................... 48

Notes on handling floppy disks......................................... 48

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive ............................. 49

To connect a PC Card Bus drive....................................... 49

To insert a disc .................................................................. 50

To remove the drive .......................................................... 51

Notes on CD and DVD discs ............................................ 51

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Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive................53

To connect an i.LINK optical disc drive............................53

To disconnect an i.LINK optical disc drive.......................54

To play a DVD...................................................................55

To play an audio CD..........................................................56

Notes on CD and DVD discs .............................................56

To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc...........................57

Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives.........................58

Connecting a USB Mouse .........................................59

To connect a USB mouse...................................................59

Connecting VAIO Computers...................................60

Connecting with i.LINK ....................................................60

To connect two VAIO computers......................................60

Connecting an i.LINK Device...................................62

Connecting an External Display................................65

To connect a computer display ..........................................65

To connect a projector .......................................................66

To connect a TV ................................................................67

Connecting a USB Printer .........................................68

To connect a printer ...........................................................68

Connecting an External Microphone.........................69

To connect an external microphone...................................69

To record from a microphone or audio equipment ............69

To switch the microphone jack functionality ....................69

To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window .. 70

To increase the sound of the microphone ..........................70

To adjust sound device volume .........................................70

To set the microphone to echo...........................................72

To modify the MIDI sound................................................72

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Connecting External Speakers .................................. 74

To connect external speakers ............................................ 74

Notes on using external speakers ...................................... 74

Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities................ 75

Personal Digital Assistant ................................................. 75

The Wireless LAN Access Point ...................................... 75

The Wireless LAN PC Card.............................................. 76

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 ........................................ 83

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

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

Battery icon descriptions................................................... 86

Displaying detailed battery information ........................... 86

Selecting the Display Mode...................................... 88

Changing the window design of Sony software................ 89

Using the Multilingual User Interface Language

Option .......................................................................91

To Change the Language Option ...................................... 91

To Change Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats 92

Adding Memory .........................................93

Precautions and Procedures ...................................... 94

Typical expansion memory configuration ........................ 94

Removing a Memory Module................................... 95

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Installing a Memory Module.....................................97

Confirming Added Memory Capacity.......................99

About the Software on Your Computer.101

Software Overview..................................................102

DVgate application notes ........................................107

Digital video captures ......................................................107

Adjusting image resolution..............................................107

Exporting images to a digital video device......................107

Hard disk drive partition ..................................................107

Software Support Information.................................109

Sony Service Center.........................................................111

Using the Recovery CDs.........................113

Application and System Recovery CDs ..................114

Using Your Recovery CDs......................................115

Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ...........................115

Using the System Recovery CD(s) ..................................117

Troubleshooting ......................................121

Troubleshooting Your Computer ............................122

My computer does not start. ............................................122

My computer starts, but a BIOS error appears. ...............122

My computer starts, but the message “Operating system not

found” appears and Windows does not start....................123

My computer stops responding or does not shut down. ..124

The Power Management setting is not responding..........124

The sound of my computer’s fan is too loud. ..................125

Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower

CPU speed than advertised? ............................................125

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Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ........................... 126

My LCD screen is blank. ................................................ 126

The image on my connected external display is not centered

or sized properly.............................................................. 126

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

external display. .............................................................. 126

I want to change the video resolution of my display. ..... 126

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device... 127

My mouse does not work. ............................................... 127

My pointing device does not work properly. .................. 127

The pointer does not move (while using the pointing device

or mouse)......................................................................... 127

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral

Devices.................................................................... 129

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

connected. ....................................................................... 129

My optical drive is not playing my disc properly. .......... 129

My optical disc drive tray does not open. ....................... 130

I cannot use digital video (DV) devices. The message “DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off” appears. 130

My PC Card is not working. ........................................... 130

Troubleshooting i.LINK devices ............................131

I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO

computers when using an i.LINK cable.......................... 131

I cannot export images to a digital video (DV) device. .. 131

Troubleshooting Software....................................... 132

My software program stops responding or crashes......... 132

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

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drive” appears, and the software does not start................132

I cannot use the DVgate software. ...................................132

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

installed AOL. What can I do? ........................................132

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

functions?.........................................................................133

Troubleshooting the Modem ...................................134

My modem does not work. ..............................................134

My modem connection is slow. .......................................134

Troubleshooting Audio ...........................................135

My speakers have no sound. ............................................135

There is noise distortion while listening to music with

speakers or headphones. ..................................................135

My microphone does not work. .......................................136

Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media ...................137

I cannot open image files. ................................................137

Memory Stick media does not work. I cannot access the

removable drive. ..............................................................137

Getting Help .............................................139

Support Options.......................................................139

Index .........................................................141

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Welcome

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

✍ Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your

computer.

Click here to view your computer's hardware specifications and software information.

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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 the Jog Dial Control

❑ Using Memory Stick Media

❑ Using PC Cards

❑ Using Power Saving Modes

❑ Connecting a Telephone Cable

❑ Connecting to a Local Area Network

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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

Alt key

® key

Function keys

Numeric keypad area

Print Screen key

Applications key

Correction keys

Shift key

Navigation keys

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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)

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

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

Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of

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® 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.

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.

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 window.

+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.

+ E Displays the My Computer window.

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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.

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

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

Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer.

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

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Indicator lights

Light On Off

Memory Stick®

Num Lock The number keys area in the

Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase

Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently.

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.)

numeric keypad are active.

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

(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.

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.

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Combinations/ Feature Functions

Using the Keyboard

Fn+ (ESC) Standby

Fn+ (F3) Speaker switch

Fn+ (F4) Speaker volume

Fn+ (F5) Brightness control

Fn+ (F7) Switch to the external display

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

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Combinations/ Feature Functions

Fn+ only/ (F8) Control AV Out

Toggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV display modes.

Only LCD

LCD and external display

Only external display

Select one display at a time to playback DVDs. Connect the cable before you turn on the computer, otherwise Fn+F8 will not work. You cannot use the Fn+F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical disc drive.

Fn+ (F12) Hibernate

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.

Fn+B Bass Boost

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

✍ 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.)

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

the subject you want to photograph.

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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.

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.

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Using the MOTION EYE Camera

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.

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

----50

: 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 pture something white, and then wait approximately 10 seconds. The image should now display with the correct color.

5 Click OK.

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Using the MOTION EYE Camera

✍ 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.

❑ 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.

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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 the Jog Dial Control

Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial™ Control and Jog Dial Navigator software, which enables you to scroll through applications, folders, and documents from a predefined list. The Jog Dial Control and Jog Dial Navigator are only compatible with preinstalled Sony software.

Using the Jog Dial Control

Jog Dial Control

Jog Dial Navigator

To use the Jog Dial Control

1 Select a mode in which to navigate from the Indicate Window. See “Using

the Indicate Window.”

2 Rotate the center Jog Dial™ Control to scroll up and down a selected menu.

3 Press the Jog Dial Control to select a menu item listed between the two

arrows on the Jog Dial Launcher.

4 If necessary, press the Back button to return to the previous menu.

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Using the Jog Dial Control

Using the Indicate Window

To scroll through applications, folders, and documents on your computer, you must first select a mode: Scroll or Application. The Indicate Window enables you to quickly select a mode:

❑ Scroll mode navigates through the menu items or functions of an active

application.

❑ Application mode navigates through a menu of applications, which are

compatible with the Jog Dial Navigator software.

As a default setting, the Indicate Window always appears as a floating window on your desktop unless you:

❑ Store it on your computer’s taskbar by right-clicking the taskbar and

selecting Jog Dial from the Toolbar menu. To make the Indicate Window reappear, right-click the taskbar and select Jog Dial from the Toolbar menu.

❑ Hide it by right-clicking anywhere on the Indicate Window and selecting

Hide Indicate Window from the menu. To make the Indicate Window reappear, right-click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar, and select Display Indicate Window.

❑ Move it by clicking on the window and dragging it to another location.

Indicate Window

Features Function

1 Launcher button Opens the Jog Dial Launcher.

2 Mode buttons Offers mode options.

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3 LCD area Shows the current mode, and then the active

application.

4 Close button Closes the Indicate Window.

5 Jog icon Opens the Application mode.

Selecting a mode

To select the Scroll mode

1 Click SCROLL on the Indicate Window.

2 Click the Launcher button. The Jog Dial Launcher window appears.

Jog Dial Launcher

To select the Application mode

1 Click APPS on the Indicate Window.

2 Click the Jog icon. The Jog Dial Navigator or the Jog Dial Guide windows

appears, depending on the application you are using.

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Using the Jog Dial Control

Jog Dial Guide Jog Dial Navigator

Selecting a menu item

To select a menu item in either Scroll or Application mode

1 Rotate the Jog Dial™ Control until the menu item you want to select appears

between the two center arrows or is highlighted.

2 Press the Jog Dial Control. Pressing the Jog Dial Control is the equivalent of

pressing Enter.

To change the Jog Dial settings

1 Right-click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar. A pop-up menu

appears.

2 Select Jog Dial Setting. The Jog Dial Setting window appears.

3 Make your changes, and click OK.

For information about Jog Dial settings, right-click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar, and click Help.

Using the Jog Dial Navigator 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 functions allocated to software, see the software application’s online Help.

* Some software applications do not support these functions.

. For more information on

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For more information about Jog Dial Navigator, right-click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar, and click Help.

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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 media, does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate. (The Memory Stick media 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 .

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To insert a Memory Stick media

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.

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.

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Using Memory Stick Media

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.

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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 turn off 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.

Inserting PC Card

Insert in the direction of the arrow.

2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot until the release button pops out. The

PC Card is automatically detected by your system. If your computer is on, the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears on the taskbar.

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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.

Using PC Cards

Release button

To remove a PC Card

If your computer is turned on, follow these instructions. If your computer is turned off skip to step number 5.

1 Close all applications that use the PC Card; otherwise, data may be lost.

2 Double-click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar.

3 Select an option in the Hardware devices box, and click Stop. The Stop a

Hardware device window appears.

4 Click OK to confirm your selection, and then click Close.

5 Push the release button. The release button pops out.

6 Push the release button a second time (in some cases). Remove the card.

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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.

❑ 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 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.

To activate Hibernate mode

1 Press the key combination Fn+F12, or press the power button and release it

immediately. The computer enters Hibernate mode.

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

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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.

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Connecting a Telephone Cable

You need to connect a telephone 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 telephone cable.

How to connect a telephone cable

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

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

Opening Telephone Jack Cover

Telephone jack cover

2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the telephone jack. You must insert

the cable from the rear of the computer.

3 Plug the other end of the telephone cable into the wall jack.

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Plugging in Telephone Cable

Telephone ja ck

Telephone 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 telephone 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 telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work properly.

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Connecting to a Local Area Network

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. Depending on your choice, either the The Add Network Place Wizard or Network Setup Wizard appears.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Connecting Peripheral Devices

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

❑ Connecting the Port Replicator

❑ 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 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.

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Connecting the Port Replicator

✍ Retail videos played back on a DVD player or VCR and videos received via a digital CS

tuner contain copyright protection signals and cannot be displayed or recorded. If you

use the AV In jack on the port replicator to import a video containing copyright

protection signals, the video input image turns black to disable video display or record

functions.

Analog signals from video playback may also produce electronic "noise" distortions

that can disable video display or record functions.

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Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive

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

To connect the floppy disk drive

✍ You do not need to turn off the computer to connect or disconnect the floppy disk

drive.

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

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.

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Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive

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 Close all applications that use the floppy disk drive; otherwise, data may be

lost.

2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. The

Safely Remove Hardware window appears.

3 Select an option in the Hardware devices box, and click Stop. The Stop a

Hardware device window appears.

4 Click OK to confirm your selection, and then click Close.

5 Unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer.

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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.

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Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive

You can use an optional PC Card Bus drive with your computer. Some PC Card Bus drives draw power from the computer through the PC Card. If you use this type of drive when the computer is running on battery power, the battery life will be shorter.

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 a PC Card Bus 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 Recovery and System Recovery CDs, see “Using Your

Recovery CDs” for more information.

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

Removing PC Card

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

“Using PC Cards” for details.

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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.

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

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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 a PC Card” for more information.

Notes on CD and DVD discs

Handling CD or DVD discs

❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc.

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❑ Do not drop or bend the disc.

❑ 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

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Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive

You can use the supplied i.LINK®* optical disc drive with your computer. The i.LINK optical disc drive draws power from the computer through the power cable that is integrated with the VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable. Use the i.LINK optical disc drive with your preinstalled software to create CDs and play DVD movies. See “About the Software on Your Computer” for more information.

✍ If you connect and use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery

power, the battery life will be shorter.

To connect an i.LINK optical disc drive

1 Close any active applications to help prevent data loss.

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

Computer Peripheral Cable (supplied with the i.LINK drive) into the

matching jack on the rear of the i.LINK drive. Secure the plug by turning the

screw on the cable connector clockwise.

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394

connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK 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.

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Connecting i.LINK optical disc drive

L-shaped cable

connector

i.LINK port

Peripheral device DC Out jack

3 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.

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

automatically detect and identify the connected drive.

5 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.

✍ The Sony i.LINK optical disc drive is compatible only with certain Sony VAIO® PCG

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

To disconnect an i.LINK optical disc drive

✍ Close all open software applications.

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Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive

1 Close all applications that use the i.LINK optical disc drive, and wait for the

drive's BUSY indicator to turn off.

2 Disconnect the VAIO Computer Peripheral Cable from the computer.

To pl ay a DVD

To play a DVD, you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalled WinDVD® application. For more information, see the Help menu in the WinDVD application.

✍ Before you use the optical disc drive to play a DVD, quit any open applications.

Your optical drive can read most DVD-R media. When you are ready to play a DVD, read the suggestions below to maximize your video viewing experience.

❑ When playing a DVD on battery power, set the power management profile to

DVD. You can also set the power management profile to Automatic Profile

Selection if the display is not clear when using other profiles.

✍ Automatic Profile Selection sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a

DVD is inserted. See “Controlling Power Management” for more information.

❑ If you connect your computer to a TV display, you may need to adjust the

display resolution. Read the suggestions below to set the display resolution

to the proper dimensions. Also see “Selecting the Display Mode” for more

information.

❑ If the computer is set to the default display setting, part of the video screen

will not appear. To view the entire screen, adjust the display resolution to

640 x 480.

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Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. If you have audio devices connected, this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD.

You cannot use the Fn + F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive.

Do not switch between LCD and the external display while the DVD is playing. This may cause a malfunction, and you may need to restart the DVD software.

Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD.

Change the settings to disable the screen saver and the virus checker.

Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access. This may cause the computer to malfunction.

✍ If a region code warning appears when you try to play a DVD, the DVD may be

incompatible with the optical disc drive. Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging.

To play an audio CD

To play an audio CD, make sure the audio function is turned on. To do this, complete the following procedure.

✍ The optical disc drive must be installed before you begin.

1 Open the Start menu, point to Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance,

and then click System. The System Properties window appears.

2 Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager in the Device

Manager box. A window appears, listing your computer hardware devices.

3 Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. From the drop-down list, double-click

the drive name. A properties window appears.

4 Click the Properties tab.

5 Select the “Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device” check box if

it is not already selected and then click OK.

Notes on CD and DVD discs

❑ Do not drop or bend the disc.

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❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a

disc may cause reading errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain

its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially

available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.

❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the

surface from the center out.

❑ If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well,

and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any

remaining moisture with a dry, soft cloth.

To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc

You can use Sony SonicStage and Microsoft® Windows® XP to write data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. To create a CD-R disc that is readable in a CD-ROM drive, make sure that you finish the writing process before ejecting the disc. For more information, see the instructions included with Windows® XP.

Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc.

Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer if you are writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc. Using battery power may result in data transfer failure.

Notes on writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc

❑ For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus

software before writing data to a disc.

❑ For best results, use CD-Rs that are compatible with 8x speed.

❑ Your computer does not support 1x writing speed.

❑ Memory-resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss.

Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc.

❑ If your notebook computer has preinstalled Microsoft® Office applications,

such as Excel, Word, and Outlook, turn off the FindFast application.

* For computer models equipped with a CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive.

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✍ Making copies of and using CD-ROMs or music CDs may violate copyright laws or the

terms of the End-User Software License provided with such CD-ROMs or music CDs. Be sure to comply with the copyright laws and terms of the End User Software License when making or using original CDs. If you have any questions regarding the copyright laws or the terms of the End-user Software License, please consult with the appropriate legal experts.

Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives

❑ You can use the supplied Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs

with an i.LINK optical disc drive. See “Application 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 the system to 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 U S B p o r t

✍ 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.

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Connecting VAIO Computers

Connecting with i.LINK

The preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to use a compatible i.LINK®

cable (not supplied) to connect your VAIO computer to another compatible computer. You can use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other computer. You can also print from a printer attached to either computer.

Connecting with an i.LINK cable

i.LINK cable (optional)

To connect two VAIO computers

1 Right-click My Computer, and select Properties.

2 Select the Computer Name tab, and type in a unique name for the computer.

You will use this unique name to differentiate the two computers once they are networked together.

3 Click Apply, and then click OK.

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394

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4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 on the second computer.

5 Reboot both computers to install these settings.

6 Connect one end of the i.LINK cable to the i.LINK port on each computer.

✍ 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).

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Connecting an i.LINK Device

Your VAIO® computer includes an i.LINK®* S400 (IEEE 1394) port, which you can use to connect a compatible i.LINK device, such as an i.LINK enabled digital video camera recorder.

✍ 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 1-888-3157669 (toll free).

To connect a digital camcorder

1 Turn on the digital camcorder.

2 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.

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394

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Connecting an i.LINK Device

Connecting a Digital Camcorder

Digital camcorder

To D V I n / O u t

i.LINK cable (optional)

* Your digital camcorder may need to be connected differently.

To S400

Notes on connecting an i.LINK device

❑ Only the i.LINK / DV In/Out port on the digital video camera is i.LINK-

compatible.

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

supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras.

❑ 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.

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

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

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

on its installation and use.

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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)

To connect a computer display

1 Connect the port replicator to the computer.

2 Connect the display adapter to the Monitor port on the supplied port

replicator.

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.

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To connect a projector

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

1 Connect the port replicator to the computer.

2 Plug one end of the RGB signal cable (not supplied) into the Monitor port on

the port replicator and the other end into the projector’s corresponding port.

3 Plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack.

Connecting a Projector

Computer

Projector

Power cord

Audio cable (not supplied)

RGB signal cable (not supplied)

To Monitor

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✍ 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.

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

To connect a TV

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

1 Connect the port replicator to the computer.

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

3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable into the TV.

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.

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Connecting a USB Printer

You can connect a Windows® compatible 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:

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1 Double-click on the Windows® taskbar. 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.)

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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.

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.

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Sound device Function

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.

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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

External speakers (optional)

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.

✍ If you connect speakers or headphones to the computer and experience noise

distortion while listening to music, use the preinstalled PowerPanel™ software to change the CPU control setting. See “Troubleshooting Audio” for more information.

✍ 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

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, telephone 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.

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.

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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 more information on Sony Wireless LAN, go to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio.

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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

❑ Selecting the Display Mode

❑ Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option

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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, and then Control Panel.

2 Click Performance and Maintenance, and then Sony Notebook Setup.

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.

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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

window 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.

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Controlling Power Management

To customize power management settings

1 Right-click the CPU: Performance Profile: AC Power icon on the

Windows taskbar.

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 Click the desired setting.

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 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:

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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.

Camera

Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage.

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Icon Description

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

✍ If the Battery Information toolbar is hidden behind the taskbar icons, right-click the

taskbar and deselect Lock the Taskbar, then click and drag the edge of the Battery Information toolbar to the left.

To view the total charge remaining in the battery, place the pointer over the battery status icon in the taskbar on the lower-right corner 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.

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Battery icon descriptions

Battery icon Battery status

Charging

Fully charged

Discharging

No battery

Displaying detailed battery information

Double-click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window. The Battery tab contains information such as battery charging time and duration of the battery charge.

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Displaying Battery Information

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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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 Start, 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.

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.

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ATI Mobility Radeon Properties Screen

Selecting the Display Mode

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.

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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.

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Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option

(Windows® XP Pro only) After you have initially setup your new VAIO computer, you have the ability to change the language displayed in Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system. The multilingual user interface (MUI) language option changes the text controlled by Windows XP Professional operating system. Menus, help files, and icons generated by Windows XP Professional are shown in your selected language. All other software applications are displayed in English as the default language.

✍ The multilingual user interface language option is not designed to replace a localized

version of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system. Under certain conditions, some third-party software applications may not function properly.

To Change the Language Option

1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel.

2 Click “Date, Time, Language and Regional Options”, then click Regional

and Language Options. The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears.

3 Select the Languages tab.

4 From the “Language used in menus and dialogs” drop-down menu, select the

desired language:

❑ English

❑ francais

❑ Português

❑ español

5 Click Apply, then click OK.

6 The Change Regional dialog box appears. Click OK.

7 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Logoff. Restart your computer

for the settings to take effect.

✍ Additional users can also change to their desired language(s) without effecting your

existing language settings.

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To Change Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats

You can change the system’s number, currency, time and date formats to coordinate with your chosen country or language settings. To change these formats, follow the steps below:

1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel.

2 Click “Date, Time, Language and Regional Options”, then click Regional

and Language Options. The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears.

3 From the Regional Options tab, click the “Standards and formats” drop-

down menu to view the available country choices. Select the desired country.

4 Click Customize to change the number, currency, time, and date settings.

Click Apply, then click OK.

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Adding Memory

In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. See the VAIO® Computer Specifications for the amount of memory preinstalled on your computer. Expansion memory modules are available as options. For memory upgrades and information on which memory modules to use, refer to your VAIO® Computer Specifications. 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)

256 128 128

384 128 256

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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.

4 Remove the memory module cover plate.

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

Removing Cover Plate

Screwdriver

Screw

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.

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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.

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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, turn off 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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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 the Jog Dial Control

To use the Jog Dial Control

Using the Indicate Window

Selecting a mode

Selecting a menu item

To change the Jog Dial settings

Using the Jog Dial Navigator with Sony software

Using Memory Stick Media

Types of Memory Stick media

Notes on using Memory Stick media

Using PC Cards

To insert PC card

To remove a PC Card

Notes on PC Cards

Using Power Saving Modes

Normal mode

Standby mode

Hibernate mode

Notes on power saving modes

Connecting a Telephone Cable

How to connect a telephone cable

Connecting to a Local Area Network

To set up your ethernet connection

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting the Port Replicator

To connect a port replicator

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 a PC Card Bus 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

To disconnect an i.LINK optical disc drive

To pl ay a DVD

To play an audio CD

Notes on CD and DVD discs

To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc

Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives

Connecting a USB Mouse

To connect a USB mouse

Connecting VAIO Computers

Connecting with i.LINK

To connect two VAIO computers

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