Sony PCG-NVR23 User Manual
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the VAIO User Guide.
This User Guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to
preinstalled software programs.
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Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your computer.
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Using Your VAIO Computer
This section describes the following aspects of your new computer:
Using the Keyboard
Using the Touchpad
Using the Jog Dial Control
Using the Optical Disc Drive
Using PC Cards
Using Memory Stick Media
Using the Multipurpose Bay
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
Using Power Saving Modes
Connecting a Telephone Cable
Networking With Your Computer
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Using the Keyboard
Your computer's keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific
computer-related tasks.
Keyboard
Key Description
Numeric keypad 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. 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.) Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate it.
Navigation keys The Left/Right/Up/Down arrow keys are devoted to move the cursor on the screen, and also function
as the Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down keys, respectively.
Correction keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents.
Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks. For example, in
many programs, 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
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Clipboard. You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it.
Operator keys
(Shift, Ctrl, Alt keys) Several keys are always used with at least one other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down with
another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt (Alternate) keys offer another way to give commands. For example, in many
programs, instead of choosing the Save command from a menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press S (referred to as Ctrl+S).
The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter; it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as @
and $.
Windows key
The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu; it is the equivalent of clicking the Start
button on the taskbar. See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information.
Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands. See Combinations and functions with
the Fn key for more information.
Applications key
The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices. Pressing this key is the equivalent
of clicking the right mouse button.
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Combinations and functions with the Windows key
Combination Function
+ F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window.
+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.
+ D Displays the desktop.
+ E Displays the My Computer window.
+ 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.
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 Properties window. This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System
from the Start menu.
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Indicators
Indicator Function
Power
Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on, flashes amber in Standby mode, and turns off
when the computer is in Hibernate mode or powered off.
Battery
Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay.
Memory Stick
Indicates that the Memory Stick® slot is in use.
Hard disk
This indicator will light when data is being read from or written to the hard disk. Do not enter Standby mode or
turn off the computer when this indicator is on.
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Indicator lights
Light On Off
Num Lock
The number keys in the numeric keypad are active. The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are
active.
Caps Lock
The letters appear in uppercase as you type. The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on.
Letters appear in lower case as you type (unless you hold down the Shift key).
Scroll Lock
The screen scrolls differently. (Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application. It has no effect in many
programs.) Information moves across the display normally.
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Combinations and functions with the Fn key
If you switch user identities during a computing session, the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 key functionality (if available on your
computer) will be interrupted. To switch to an external display or monitor, see Selecting the Display Mode for more
information.
Combinations/
Feature Function
Fn+ (F3)
Mute On/Off Toggles the built-in speaker off and on. A red circle appears on the Volume icon on the Windows
taskbar.
Fn+ (F4)
Speaker volume Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
To increase volume, press Fn+F4.
To decrease volume, press Fn+Shift+F4.
Fn+ (F5)
Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5.
To decrease light intensity, press Fn+Shift+F5.
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Fn+ / (F7)
Switch to the external monitor/LCD Toggles between the LCD, external display (connected to the Monitor port) and
both LCD and external display.
Select one display at a time to playback DVDs. Connect the cable before you turn on the computer; otherwise, Fn + F7 will
not work.
Fn+ only/
(F8)
Control AV Out Toggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV display modes.
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)
Standby Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management state. To return the system to the active
state, press any key.
You can also carry out these functions using the Jog Dial Control. Some functions are not available until Windows
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launches.
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Using the Touchpad
The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the
screen using the built-in touchpad.
Touchpad
Action Description
Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object.
Click Press the left button once.
Double-click Press the left button twice.
Right-click Press the right button once. In many programs, this action displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive
choices.
Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button.
Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically. Move your finger along the bottom to
scroll horizontally. (The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touchpad scroll feature.)
The Mouse Properties dialog box lets you customize your mouse and touchpad features, such as touch sensitivity, motion,
and buttons.
To open the Mouse Properties dialog box
1.
Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then Control Panel.
2.
Click Printers and Other Hardware, and then Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens.
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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
programs, folders, and documents from a predefined list. The Jog Dial Control and Jog Dial Navigator are compatible with
preinstalled software programs that support Jog Dial Navigator functions.1
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Some software programs do not s upport Jog Dial Navigator.
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Using the Jog Dial Control
Locating and Using the Jog Dial Control
To use the Jog Dial Control
Turn the Jog Dial Control to scroll up and down a menu.
Press the Jog Dial Control to select a menu item.
Press the Back button (on selected models) to return to the previous menu.
If your computer does not come with a Back button, you can select Return on the Jog Dial Launcher to go back to the
previous menu.
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Using the Jog Dial Navigator icon
The Jog Dial Navigator icon appears on the taskbar when you turn on your computer. A second Jog Dial Navigator
icon appears on the Indicate Window, when it is displayed. The arrows on the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar
change to show the direction in which you are turning the Jog Dial Control. No arrows appear on the taskbar icon if the
Application mode is selected, and the Jog Dial Control is not in use.
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 the Indicate Window
The Indicate Window appears as a floating window on your desktop when you use the Jog Dial Control or when you
double-click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on your taskbar.
Indicate Window
Features Function
1 Launcher button Opens the Jog Dial Launcher.
2 LCD area Shows program information, depending on the mode and software.
3 Close button Closes the Indicate Window.
4 Mode buttons Shows the current mode, Application or Scroll.
5 Jog Dial Navigator icon Displays Jog Dial Navigator operations.
To move, hide, or close the Indicate Window
Click and drag the Indicate Window to another location on the desktop.
Click the Close button, and then click OK.
Right-click the Indicate Window, and select Hide Indicate Window from the drop-down menu. To make the Indicate
Window reappear, right-click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar, and select Display Indicate Window.
Right-click the taskbar, select Toolbars from the pop-up menu, and click Jog Dial to store the Indicate Window on the
taskbar. To make the Indicate Window reappear on the desktop, right-click the taskbar, select Toolbars from the
menu, and click Jog Dial to clear the selection.
If the Indicate Window is hidden behind the taskbar icons, right-click the taskbar and click Lock the Taskbar to clear
the selection. Click and drag the edge of the Indicate Window to the left until it is in clear view.
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Using Jog Dial Launcher
Jog Dial Launcher lists a menu of programs installed on your computer. You can use the Jog Dial Control to scroll and open
these menu items.
Jog Dial Launcher
To open Jog Dial Launcher
If the APPS mode button is selected on the Indicate Window, click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the Indicate
Window or press the Jog Dial Control.
If the Scroll mode button is selected on the Indicate Window, click the Launcher button .
To open a menu item
1.
Open Jog Dial Launcher. See To open Jog Dial Launcher.
2.
Turn the Jog Dial Control until the menu item you want to select appears between the two center arrows.
3.
Press the Jog Dial Control.
4.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary to open a program.
If your computer does not come with a Back button, you can select Return on the Jog Dial Launcher to go back to the
previous menu.
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Using Application and Scroll modes
Jog Dial Navigator operates in one of two modes: Scroll or Application. Once an application is open, you can easily switch
modes.
Mode Description
Application Enables you to navigate through a menu of programs installed on your computer.
Scroll Enables you to scroll through an active window with a scroll option.
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Selecting Application mode
To select Application mode, click APPS on the Indicate Window. When you select Application mode, the Jog Dial Guide or Jog
Dial Navigator window appears, depending on the program.
Jog Dial Guide
Jog Dial Navigator
Windows Descriptions
Jog Dial Guide Appears when a program that supports Jog Dial Navigator has audio features, such as volume control.
Jog Dial Navigator Appears when a program that supports Jog Dial Navigator is active.
When using a program that has audio features, you can switch Application mode windows by pressing the Jog Dial Control
and holding it until the window changes.
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Selecting Scroll mode
No windows appear when you select the Scroll mode. Simply turn the Jog Dial Control and the active window will scroll up
and down or side to side if it has a scroll option.
To select Scroll mode
Click SCROLL on the Indicate Window.
On the Application mode window, select SCROLL MODE and push the Jog Dial Control.
Selecting Scroll Mode
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Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings
You can change the Jog Dial Navigator settings to modify the Jog Dial Navigator functionality and appearance.
To change 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.
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Using the Optical Disc Drive
Your computer comes with an optical disc drive. For information on the particular drive installed on your computer, see
Welcome to view your VAIO® Specifications.
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Inserting a disc
When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. See Controlling Power Consumption for
more information on Standby and Hibernate modes.
1.
Turn on the computer.
2.
Press the Eject button to open the optical disc drive. The tray slides out.
Ejecting the Tray
Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs. Adhesive labels may come off while the disc is in use in your
optical disc drive and may cause damage to the unit.
3.
Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up. For DVDs that can played on both sides, the side of
the disc facing up is the side that plays.
4.
Press the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place.
Inserting an Optical Disc
Make sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers. If you do not seat the disc firmly, you could
damage your optical disc drive, and you may not be able to open the tray.
5.
Push the tray gently to close it.
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Ejecting a disc
When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode, you cannot eject a disc. See Controlling Power Consumption for
more information on Standby and Hibernate modes.
1.
Close all open applications and wait for the LED indicator to turn off.
2.
Press the Eject button to open the optical disc drive. The tray slides out. If the tray does not slide out when you
press the Eject button, turn off the computer and insert a thin, pointed object (such as a paper clip) into the
manual eject hole.
Manual Eject Hole
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Playing a DVD
1.
Turn your computer on. If your computer is already turned on, close any open software applications.
2.
Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive. See Inserting a disc for more information.
3.
Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and select All Programs.
4.
Open InterVideo WinDVD. See the WinDVD® help file for more information.
Your optical disc drive can read most DVD-R media.
If you connect a TV display to your computer, you may need to adjust the display and the screen resolution. See Selecting
the Display Mode and Adjusting the screen resolution for more information.
Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. If you have audio devices
connected, this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD.
You cannot use the Fn + F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical disc drive.
Do not switch between LCD and the external display while the DVD is playing. This may cause a malfunction, and you
may need to restart the DVD software.
Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD.
Change the settings to disable the screen saver and the virus checker.
Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access. This may cause the computer to malfunction.
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Playing an audio CD
1.
Turn your computer on. If your computer is already turned on, close any open software applications.
2.
Insert the CD into the optical disc drive. See Inserting a disc for more information.
3.
Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and select All Programs.
4.
Open SonicStage. See the SonicStage help file for more information.
If the CD plays but you do not hear sound, you may need to turn on the audio feature on your computer. See
Troubleshooting Audio for more information.
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Writing to a CD-RW or CD-R disc1
Before you write to a CD-RW or CD-R, read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best writing
results:
Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software.
Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to avoid data loss.
If your computer has preinstalled Microsoft® Office programs, such as Excel, Word, and Outlook, turn off the FindFast
application.
Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer.
Use CD-Rs that are compatible with 16x speed for the best results.
Your computer does not support 1x and 2x writing speed.
To set the writing speed
1.
Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click My Computer. The My Computer window appears.
2.
Right-click DVD/CD-RW Drive, and select Properties from the drop-down list. The DVD/CD-RW Drive Properties
window appears.
3.
Select the Recording tab. In the Desktop CD recording box, select the appropriate writing speed.
4.
Click Apply, and click OK.
To write to a CD-RW or CD-R disc
1.
Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. See Inserting a disc for more information.
2.
Use Sony SonicStage and Microsoft® Windows® XP to write data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
SonicStage software is recommended for writing audio data to a disc. See the SonicStage help file for more
information. For information on using the Windows® XP software, see the instructions included with that application.
To open SonicStage software
1.
Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and select All Programs.
2.
Open SonicStage. See the SonicStage help file for more information.
Once you finish writing data to a CD-R that is readable in a CD-ROM drive, make sure you finish the writing process before
you eject the disc. See the instructions included with the Windows® XP software for more information.
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.
To avoid writing errors, remove the compact woofer or do not play music while writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc.
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For computer models equipped with a C D-RW/DV D C ombo Drive.
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Notes on CD and DVD discs
Do not drop or bend the disc.
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.
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Using PC Cards
Your computer includes two PC Card slots. PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices such as another hard
disk drive, or a PC Network Interface Card (NIC) to connect to a network.
The PC Card slots can accommodate two Type I/II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card. These slots are compatible with
CardBus. Use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards. You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or
removing a PC Card.
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To insert a PC Card
1.
Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot. Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up.
Inserting a PC Card
2.
Push the PC Card gently into the slot. The PC Card is automatically detected by your system.
Do not force a PC Card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins.
Do not carry your computer while touching the head of a PC Card, as pressure or shock may damage the connector
pins.
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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 software programs that use the PC Card; otherwise, data may be lost.
2.
Double-click the green arrow icon in the taskbar.
3.
Select an option in the Hardware devices box, and click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device window opens.
4.
Click OK to confirm your selection, and then Close.
5.
Press the PC Card Release button. The Release button pops out.
6.
Press the PC Card Release button a second time (in some cases). Remove the card.
Notes on using 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.
Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer.
If an exclamation mark (!) appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box, remove the
software driver and then reinstall it.
You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer. If you have
difficulty inserting a card, check that you are orienting the card correctly. See the manual that came with your PC
Card for more information on its use.
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Using Memory Stick Media
This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. The medium 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.
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