Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and
welcome to the VAIO User Guide.
This User Guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using
your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled
software applications.
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Using Your VAIO Computer
This section describes the following aspects of your new computer:
Using the Keyboard
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Using VAIO Action Setup
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Using the Jog Dial Control
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Using Memory Stick Media
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Using PC Cards
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Using Power Saving Modes
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Connecting a Phone Line
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Connecting to a LAN
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Connecting to a Wireless LAN
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Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but your computer keyboard has
additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks.
Keyboard
Shift key
Ctrl key
Escape key
Fn key
Windows
Function keys
Alt keyNumeric
key
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Print Screen
key
keypad area
Correction
keys
Shift
key
Navigation keys
Applications
key
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Functions of the keyboard keys
KeyDescription
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 keysSeveral 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 keysThe Insert, Backspace, and Delete keys enable you to
make corrections in your documents.
Function keysThe 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 keyThe Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.
Print Screen keyThe 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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KeyDescription
Operator keys (Shift,
Ctrl, Alt keys)
Windows® keyThe key with the Windows® logo displays the
Fn keyThe Fn key is used in combination with other keys to
Applications keyThe 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
CombinationFunction
+ F1Displays VAIO® Help and Support Center.
+ TabSwitches the selected button on the taskbar.
+ EDisplays Windows® Explorer.
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CombinationFunction
+ FDisplays the Search window to find a file or folder. This
is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start
menu.
+ Ctrl + FDisplays 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.
+ MMinimizes all displayed windows (with Num Lock off).
Shift + + MReturns all minimized windows to their previous size.
+ RDisplays the Run window. This is the equivalent of
selecting Run from the Start menu.
Fn + + InsertDisplays the System Properties window. This is the
equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System
from the Start menu.
Indicators
IndicatorFunction
PowerLight 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 diskLights 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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IndicatorFunction
Wireless LAN ****to add text****
Memory
Stick®
****to edit: When indicator is lit, 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.) When indicator is
off, the Memory Stick media is not being accessed.
Num LockWhen indicator is lit, the number keys area in the numeric keypad
are active. When indicator is off, the alphanumeric character keys
in the keypad area are active.
Caps LockWhen indicator is lit, the letters appear in uppercase as you type.
The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is
on. When indicator is off, the letters appear in lower case as you
type (unless you hold down the Shift key).
Scroll LockWhen indicator is lit, the screen scrolls differently. (Exactly how it
scrolls depends on the specific application. This function does not
work with all applications.) When indicator is off, information
moves across the display normally.
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Combinations and functions with the Fn key
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If you switch user identities during a computing session, the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 key
functionality (if available on your computer) will be interrupted. To switch to an
external display or monitor, see “Selecting the Display Mode” for more information.
Combinations/
FeatureFunctions
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/
FeatureFunctions
Fn+ (F12)
Hibernate
Fn+B
Bass Boost
Fn+ FDisplay control. Minimizes and maximizes the LCD
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Some functions are not available until Windows® launches.
Provides for the lowest level of power consumption.
When you execute this command, the state of the
system and state of the peripheral devices are
written to the hard disk and the system power is
turned off. To return the system to the original state,
press the power button briefly to turn on the power.
Toggles the bass-boost function off and on. This
feature is available only while using headphones.
screen. If the default display resolution is reduced,
this function maximizes the display resolution to fit
the screen size. Maximizing the display screen
enables you to view the display at a greater
resolution.
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Using VAIO Action Setup
Using VAIO Action Setup
VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Jog Dial™ control,
MEMORY STICK
Memory Stick® media, and i.LINK® interface. An overview of some of
the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below. For more
information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup, right-click the
Jog Dial control icon or , in the task tray and click Help Topics.
VAIO Action Setup functions
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Jog Dial — Changing the Jog Dial setting
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Memory Stick — Changing the Memory Stick media insertion setting
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i.LINK — Changing the i.LINK device connection setting
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USB — Changing the USB device connection setting
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Timer — Setting the timer
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Using the Jog Dial Control
Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial™ control on the top right corner of
the unit. The Jog Dial control enables you to open an application, folder, or
document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial control. In
addition, when you press the Jog Dial control, you can turn on your computer
automatically and start the selected application or document.
Using the Jog Dial Control
Jog Dial control
The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display. It is either in the
launcher mode or in the guide mode.
For information on how to change the Jog Dial control’s settings, right-click the
Jog Dial control icon in the task tray and click Help Topics.
Launcher mode
The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is
launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active. When an arrow is
displayed next to an item in the Jog Dial control window, you can display a
submenu of that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial control button.
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Using the Jog Dial Control
Using Launcher mode
To use the Jog Dial control, click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial
control icon in the task tray. Alternatively, you can press the Jog Dial control
while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode.
1Turn the Jog Dial control to select the item you want, then press the Jog Dial
control. The window switches to the guide mode, and shows the Jog Dial
control’s function.
Jog Dial Launcher Dialog Box
2Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function.
3To select another item, switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1.
Guide mode
The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and
the software window is active. Depending on the software you are using, you can
select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial control. Some Sony
software applications have two modes in List View, Simple Menu, and Full
Menu. You can switch the mode by pressing the Shift key while turning the Jog
Dial control.
Using guide mode
The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial control’s function.
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To use the Jog Dial control with Sony software
If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial™ control is active, you can use the
Jog Dial’s functions that are allocated to that software. For more information on
functions allocated to software, see the software application’s online Help.
To use the Jog Dial control with other software
If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial control, you can still
perform the following functions:
ActionDescription
Maximize Window*Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size
of the active window. Press again to return to normal
window size.
Minimize Window*Press the Jog Dial control button to minimize the size
of the active window. Press again to return to normal
window size.
Finish Window*Press the Jog Dial control button to close the active
application.
Scroll*Press the Jog Dial control button to begin scrolling
within the active window.
Jog Dial LauncherPress the Jog Dial control button to return the Jog Dial
control to Jog Launcher mode.
Menu BarPress the Jog Dial control button, then use the Jog
Dial control to scroll through the active window’s
toolbar.
*Some software applications do not support these functions.
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Using a dialog box
When a window such as Screen Properties is active, the Dialog box is displayed
in the Jog Dial™ window. You can select an item in the window by rotating the
Jog Dial control. Pressing the Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter.
Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box
Internal timer
You can use the internal timer to start an application at a specific time. The timer,
when set, can launch applications even when the computer power is off.
1Rotate or push the Jog Dial™ control, and select VAIO Action Setup in the
Jog Dial Launcher window.
2Click Timer from the left menu, then click the clock icon.
3Select either Recommended Settings, Program Files, All Files, or Drag &
Drop from the left menu, then select the file or application you wish to
launch in the right window.
4Click Next until the One-Time-Only Setting dialog box appears.
5Select the Date and Time and click Next twice, then click Finish and close
the VAIO Action Setup window.
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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.
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Ensure that the MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark .
To insert a Memory Stick media
Insert the Memory Stick media into the media slot on the left side of the
computer until it clicks into place. When the Memory Stick media is properly in
place, Sony’s VisualFlow™ software will automatically launch to display the
contents of the Memory Stick.
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1Insert 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.
2Carefully insert the Memory Stick media until it clicks into place.
Inserting Memory Stick
To view the contents of Memory Stick media
To see the contents, do the following:
Memory Stick media
Insert in the direction
of the arrow with
the label facing up
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1Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and select My Computer.
2Under 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.
VisualFlow
VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed
specifically for Memory Stick media.
To use VisualFlow
1From the Start menu, point to All Programs, and select VisualFlow.
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VAIO Action Setup has been configured to launch VisualFlow by default upon insertion
of Memory Stick media. VisualFlow software starts automatically when Memory Stick
media is put into the drive.
2Click on an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display
layout.
3Click on an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting
method.
4Resting your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current
Memory Stick properties.
5Resting your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a
secondary toolbar with more functions.
6Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen.
Double-click an image to show an enlarged view.
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7Movie files start playback when the view is enlarged. Click again on movie
files to restore the view to normal.
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While an image is enlarged, the Launch toolbar appears on the bottom of the window.
Any associated application can be activated from here.
Notes on using Memory Stick media
When the media’s write-protect tab is set to LOCK, data cannot be recorded
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or erased.
Before using Memory Stick media, you should back up important data.
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Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the media finishes reading or writing
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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
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Stick digital camcorders.
The media slot can accommodate one media at a time.
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To copy images from a digital video camera via Memory Stick® media, see
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“Connecting an i.LINK Device” for more information.
Only MG™ Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data
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like music.
Do not remove the media or turn off the power while the access light is on.
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Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or
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electrical noise.
Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects.
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Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media.
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Do not bend, drop, or shock the media.
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Do not disassemble or modify the media.
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Do not allow the media to get wet.
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Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to:
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Extremely high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun.
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Direct sunlight.
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High humidity or places with corrosive substances.
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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).
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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
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You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card.
1Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up.
Inserting PC Card
Insert in the
direction of
the arrow.
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2Gently push the PC Card into the slot until it is firmly seated in the port and
the release button pops out.
Do not force a PC Card into the slot. It may damage the connector pins.
When a PC Card is inserted, do not place your computer in a bag or case.
Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer.
Touching the head of the PC Card will not cause damage to the connector pins,
but damage can occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the computer
while the unit is being transported.
To remove a PC Card
Follow the procedure below when you remove the PC Card while your computer
is on. Failure to follow this procedure may result in a malfunction. If your
computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions.
1Double-click in the task tray. The “Safely remove ... PC Card” dialog
box appears.
2Click the dialog box. The message, “Safe to Remove Hardware” appears.
3Click to close the message.
Release Button
Release button
Release button
4Press the release button toward the computer. The PC Card pops out.
5Gently grasp the PC Card and pull it out.
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