Sony PCG-SRX87 User Guide

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

Using Your VAIO Computer .....................11

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

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

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

Indicators ...........................................................................15

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

Using VAIO Action Setup ........................................19

VAIO Action Setup functions............................................19

Using the Jog Dial Control........................................20

Launcher mode ..................................................................20

Guide mode........................................................................21

To use the Jog Dial control with Sony software................22

To use the Jog Dial control with other software................22

Internal timer......................................................................23

Using Memory Stick Media ......................................24

Types of Memory Stick media...........................................24

VisualFlow.........................................................................26

Notes on using Memory Stick media.................................27

Using PC Cards .........................................................28

To insert PC card ...............................................................28

To remove a PC Card.........................................................29

Notes on PC Cards.............................................................29

Using Power Saving Modes ......................................31

Normal mode .....................................................................31

Standby mode ....................................................................31

Hibernate mode..................................................................31

Notes on power saving modes ...........................................32

Connecting a Phone Line .........................................33

How to connect a phone cable ...........................................33

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Connecting to a LAN................................................ 35

To connect to a network.................................................... 36

Connecting to a Wireless LAN................................. 37

Turning On Wireless LAN................................................ 37

The Wireless LAN Access Point ...................................... 37

Communicating with Access Point (infrastructure).......... 38

Communicating without Access Point (ad-hoc) ............... 40

Turning Off Wireless LAN ............................................... 42

Notes on using Wireless LAN .......................................... 42

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

Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive .............................. 44

To connect the floppy disk drive....................................... 44

To insert a floppy disk ...................................................... 44

To remove a floppy disk ................................................... 45

To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on45

To carry the floppy disk drive........................................... 46

Notes on handling floppy disks......................................... 46

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive ...............47

To connect an i.LINK optical disc drive........................... 47

Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives........................ 49

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive ............................. 50

To connect an optical drive............................................... 50

To insert a disc .................................................................. 51

To remove the drive .......................................................... 52

Notes on CD and DVD discs ............................................ 53

Connecting a USB Mouse......................................... 54

To connect a USB mouse.................................................. 54

Connecting VAIO Computers .................................. 55

Connecting with i.LINK ................................................... 55

Connecting an i.LINK AV Device ........................... 56

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Connecting an External Display................................59

To connect a computer display ..........................................59

To connect a projector .......................................................60

Connecting a USB Printer .........................................62

To connect a printer ...........................................................62

Connecting an External Microphone.........................63

To connect an external microphone...................................63

To record from a microphone or audio equipment ............63

To switch the microphone jack functionality ....................63

To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window .. 64

To increase the sound of the microphone ..........................64

To adjust sound device volume .........................................64

Connecting External Speakers ..................................66

To connect external speakers.............................................66

Notes on using external speakers.......................................66

Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities ................67

Personal Digital Assistant..................................................67

The Wireless LAN Access Point .......................................67

Customizing Your VAIO Computer..........69

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ...........70

Sony Notebook Setup tabs.................................................71

Controlling Power Management ...............................72

To view the Power Management status icons....................72

To access PowerPanel Help...............................................72

Power Management profiles ..............................................73

Power Management commands .........................................75

Conserving battery power..................................................76

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Displaying Battery Information ................................ 77

To display the Battery Information window ..................... 77

To display the Battery Information toolbar....................... 77

To close the Battery Information toolbar.......................... 77

Battery icon descriptions................................................... 78

Displaying detailed battery information ........................... 78

Changing the window design of Sony software................ 79

Selecting the Display Mode...................................... 81

To select the display mode................................................ 81

Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Op-

tion ............................................................................ 83

To Change the Language Option ...................................... 83

To Change Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats 84

Adding Memory .........................................85

Precautions and Procedures ...................................... 86

Typical expansion memory configuration ........................ 86

Installing a Memory Module ....................................87

Removing a Memory Module................................... 90

Confirming Added Memory Capacity ...................... 92

About the Software on Your Computer...93

Software Overview ................................................... 94

Software Support Information .................................. 99

Sony Service Center................................................ 101

Using the Recovery CDs ........................103

Application and System Recovery CDs.................. 104

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Using Your Recovery CDs......................................105

To use the Application Recovery CD(s)..........................105

To use the System Recovery CD(s).................................107

Troubleshooting ......................................111

Troubleshooting Your Computer ............................112

My computer does not start. ............................................112

My computer starts but a BIOS error appears. ................112

My computer starts, but the message “Operating system not

found” appears, and Windows does not start...................113

My computer stops responding or does not shut down. ..114

The power management does not respond.......................115

The sound of my computer’s fan is too loud. ..................115

Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower

CPU speed than advertised? ............................................115

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen............................116

My LCD screen is blank. .................................................116

My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen..116 The image on my connected external display is not centered

or sized properly. .............................................................116

I want to change the video resolution of my display. ......116

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad.............117

My mouse does not work.................................................117

My touchpad does not work properly. .............................117

The pointer does not move when I use the Touchpad or

Mouse...............................................................................118

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral De-

vices.........................................................................119

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

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connected. ....................................................................... 119

My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk........ 119

My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly. ...

119 Why does it take longer for the optical disc drive to read

some types of CDs?......................................................... 120

My optical drive tray does not open................................ 120

I cannot use Digital Video (DV) devices. The message “DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off” appears. 120

My PC Card does not work............................................. 121

Troubleshooting the Software................................. 122

My software program stops responding or crashes......... 122

When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the Application CD into your optical drive” appears, and

the software does not start............................................... 122

The application cannot find a file while a PC Card is insert-

ed..................................................................................... 122

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

tions? ............................................................................... 122

I cannot use the DVgate software. .................................. 123

Troubleshooting i.LINK Devices ........................... 124

I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO comput-

ers when using an i.LINK cable...................................... 124

Troubleshooting the Modem................................... 125

My modem does not work. ............................................. 125

My modem connection is slow. ...................................... 125

Troubleshooting Audio ........................................... 126

My speakers have no sound. ........................................... 126

There is noise distortion while listening to music with USB

speakers or USB headphones.......................................... 127

My microphone does not work. ...................................... 128

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Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media ...................129

I cannot open image files. ................................................129

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

movable drive. .................................................................129

Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions ..............130

The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access

Point. ................................................................................130

I cannot access the Internet..............................................130

The data transfer speed is slow. .......................................130

The communication speed is interrupted or slowed down

when MPEG2 data is transferred. ....................................131

Data transfers are interrupted...........................................131

Troubleshooting the Printer.....................................132

I cannot print....................................................................132

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

Support Options.......................................................133

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome tocomputer 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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VAIO® Computer User Guide

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Using Your VAIO Computer

This section describes the following aspects of your new computer:

❑ Using the Keyboard

❑ Using VAIO Action Setup

❑ Using the Jog Dial Control

❑ Using Memory Stick Media

❑ Using PC Cards

❑ Using Power Saving Modes

❑ Connecting a Phone Line

❑ Connecting to a LAN

❑ 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 key

® key

Numeric keypad area

Print Screen key

Correction keys

Shift key

Navigation keys

Applications key

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Using the Keyboard

Functions of the keyboard keys

Key Description

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

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

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

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

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

make corrections in your documents.

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

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

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

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

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

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Key Description

Operator keys (Shift, Ctrl, Alt keys)

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

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

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

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

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

Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of

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

Combinations and functions with the Windows key

Combination Function

+ F1 Displays VAIO® Help and Support Center.

+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.

+ E Displays Windows® Explorer.

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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 Function

Wireless LAN Wireless LAN capability is functioning when the indicator is lit.

Memory Stick®

Num Lock The number keys area in the numeric keypad are active when

Caps Lock When indicator is lit, the letters appear in uppercase as you type.

Scroll Lock When indicator is lit, the screen scrolls differently. (Exactly how it

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.

indicator is lit. When indicator is off, the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active.

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).

scrolls depends on the specific application. This function does not work with all applications.) When indicator is off, 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 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+ (F12) Hibernate

Fn+B Bass Boost

Fn+ F Display control. Minimizes and maximizes the LCD

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

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

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

✍ Some functions are not available until Windows® launches.

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Using VAIO Action Setup

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

MEMORY STICK

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

VAIO Action Setup functions

❑ Jog Dial — Changing the Jog Dial setting

❑ Memory Stick — Changing the Memory Stick media insertion setting

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

❑ USB — Changing the USB device connection setting

❑ Timer — Setting the timer

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Using the Jog Dial Control

Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial™ control on the bottom center portion 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.

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

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

Jog Dial Launcher Dialog Box

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

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

Guide mode

The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active. Depending on the software you are using, you can select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial control. Some Sony software applications have two modes in List View, Simple Menu, and Full Menu. You can switch the mode by pressing the Shift key while turning the Jog Dial control.

Using guide mode

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

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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:

Action Description

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

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

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

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

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

application.

Scroll* Press the Jog Dial control button to begin scrolling

within the active window.

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

control to Jog Launcher mode.

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

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

* Some software applications do not support these functions.

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.

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Using the Jog Dial Control

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.

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

Jog Dial Launcher window.

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

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

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

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

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

the VAIO Action Setup window.

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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 .

To insert a Memory Stick media

Insert the Memory Stick media into the media slot on the right 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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Using 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

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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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.

VisualFlow

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

To use VisualFlow

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

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

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

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

layout.

3 Click on an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting

method.

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

Memory Stick properties.

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

secondary toolbar with more functions.

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

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

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

files to restore the view to normal.

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Using Memory Stick Media

✍ 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

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 AV 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.

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

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

To insert PC card

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

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

Inserting PC Card

Insert in the direction of the arrow.

2 Gently 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.

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Using PC Cards

To remove a PC Card

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

1 Double-click in the task tray. The “Safely remove ... PC Card” dialog

box appears.

2 Click the dialog box. The message, “Safe to Remove Hardware” appears.

3 Click to close the message.

Release Button

Release button

4 Press the release button toward the computer. The PC Card pops out.

5 Gently grasp the PC Card and pull it out.

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.

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

manufacturer.

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

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

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

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

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Using Power Saving Modes

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

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

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

Normal mode

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

Standby mode

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

To activate Standby mode

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

utility to enter Standby mode.

2 Press any key to return to normal mode.

Hibernate mode

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

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To activate Hibernate mode

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

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

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

2 Press the power button to return to normal mode.

Notes on power saving modes

❑ Standby uses more power than Hibernate.

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

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Connecting a Phone Line

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

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

Customer Support, you must connect to a phone line.

How to connect a phone cable

1 Open the phone line jack cover, located on the left side of the computer near

the front.

Use care when opening the phone jack cover. Opening it too far may result in damage to the unit.

Opening Phone Line Jack Cover

Phone line jack cover

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

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

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3 Plug the other end into the wall jack.

Plugging in Phone Cable

Phone line jack

Phone cable (not supplied)

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

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

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

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Connecting to a LAN

You can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type Local Area Networks (LANs) by using the computer’s 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.

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To connect to a network

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

Other Places header.

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

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

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

Network Setup Wizard is displayed.

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

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Connecting to a Wireless LAN

Your computer is equipped with a built-in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections. With Sony’s Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) functionality, all compatible digital devices can communicate freely without cable connections. A Wireless LAN is a network in which a mobile user can connect to a LAN through a wireless (radio) connection. You can opt to purchase a Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN.

Turning On Wireless LAN

To enable Wireless LAN functionality, first locate the Wireless LAN switch that is located on the left side of the computer, above the PC Card slot. Move the switch to the ON position. The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer lights up.

Connecting to a wireless LAN

Wireless LAN switch

Wireless LAN indicator

The Wireless LAN Access Point

The Wireless LAN Access Point, which is also called the Access Point, is designed for building a Wireless LAN environment. If you purchase an Access Point, you can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet, and using the provided software with compatible devices. Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring, you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before.

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You can also connect an 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.

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

Communicating with Access Point (infrastructure)

An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point. The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN, and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN. The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range.

To communicate with an Access Point

1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch located on the left side of the computer,

above the PC Card slot. The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer lights up.

2 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the taskbar.

3 Click View Available Wireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network

dialog box appears.

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Connecting to a Wireless LAN

Connecting to a wireless LAN

4 Select the network you want to use.

5 Type the Network Key. See your network administrator for this information.

6 Click Connect.

Communicating via Wireless LAN Access Point

Access Point (not supplied)

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Communicating without Access Point (ad-hoc)

An ad-hoc network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves, with no other central controller or Access Point. Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network. You can set up an ad-hoc network easily at home.

To communicate without an Access Point, proceed as follows:

1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch located on the left side of the computer,

above the PC Card slot. The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer lights up.

2 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the taskbar.

3 Click View Available Wireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network

dialog box appears.

4 Click the Advanced button. The Wireless Network Connection Properties

dialog box appears.

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Setting Wireless Network Connection Properties

Connecting to a Wireless LAN

5 Select the Wireless Networks tab.

6 Click the Add... button. The Wireless Network Properties dialog box

appears.

7 Enter a Network name (SSID). Choose a 6-digit name.

8 Check the box to select Data encryption (WEP enabled).

9 Check the box to select Network Authentication (Shared mode).

10 Clear the box to deselect the option “The key is provided for me

automatically.” Some information boxes become visible.

11 Fill in the Network key. Choose a 5-digit name.

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12 Click OK. Your new Network name appears in the Preferred networks

window.

13 Click Advanced. The Advanced dialog box appears.

14 Select the option “Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only.”

15 Click Close.

16 Click OK.

Turning Off Wireless LAN

To turn off Wireless LAN functionality, locate the Wireless LAN switch that is located on the left side of the computer, above the PC Card slot. Move the switch to the OFF position. The Wireless LAN indicator on the bottom left front portion of the computer turns off.

Turning off the Wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in data loss.

Notes on using Wireless LAN

❑ Sony Wireless LAN devices support the IEEE802.11b standard. Devices

connecting to a Wireless LAN using the IEEE802.11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE802.11b standard.

❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as

channels. Third-party Wireless LAN Access Point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices.

❑ If using a Wireless LAN Access Point, refer to connectivity information

contained in those 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 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 AV Device

❑ Connecting an External Display

❑ Connecting a USB Printer

❑ Connecting an External Microphone

❑ Connecting External Speakers

❑ Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities

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Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive

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

To connect the floppy disk drive

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

floppy disk drive.

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

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

Plugging in USB Cable

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 Double-click the Remove Hardware icon in the task tray.

2 The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” dialog displays.

3 Select the hardware device you wish to remove by clicking it.

4 Click Stop.

5 Confirm the correct device is selected in the “Stop a Hardware device”

dialog box.

6 The message, “Floppy Disk Drive can now be safely removed from the

system” appears. Click OK.

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7 Unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer.

To carry the floppy disk drive

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

Notes on handling floppy disks

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

❑ Keep disks away from magnets.

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

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Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive

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

†

✍ If you 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

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

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

prevent data loss.

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

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

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

connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

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

the battery life will be reduced.

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

Connecting i.LINK optical disc drive

L-shaped cable connector

i.LINK cable

i.LINK port Peripheral device DC Out jack

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

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

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

automatically detect and identify the connected drive.

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

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

✍ 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.

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Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive

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 a system malfunction.

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Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive

You can use an optional optical drive, such as a Sony DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive (PCGA-51/A), with your computer. If you use an optional drive when your computer is running on battery power, the battery life will be shorter. The drive draws power from the computer through a PC Card.

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

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

To connect an optical drive

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

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

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

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

PC Card” for more information.

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

Removing PC Card

3 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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Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive

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

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Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive

Notes on CD and DVD discs

Handling CD or DVD discs

❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc.

❑ 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 outward.

❑ 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 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 SB p o r t

✍ A serial mouse or PS/2® mouse is not compatible with this VAIO

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

computer.

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Connecting VAIO Computers

Connecting with i.LINK

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

Connecting with an i.LINK cable

i.LINK cable (optional)

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

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

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

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Connecting an i.LINK AV Device

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

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

Sony VAIO® Direct Web site (http://vaio.sonystyle.com), or by calling 1-888-3157669 (toll free).

To connect a digital camcorder

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

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

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

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Connecting a Digital Camcorder

Connecting an i.LINK AV Device

Computer

To S400

To S4 0 0

to DV In/Out

i.LINK cable (optional)

Digital camcorder

Notes on connecting an i.LINK device

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

camcorder may need to be connected differently.

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

on its installation and use.

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

compatible i.LINK devices.

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

supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras.

❑ 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.

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❑ The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; however, the actual

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

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

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

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

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

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Connecting an External Display

You can connect an external display to your VAIO® 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)

To connect a computer display

1 First make sure the display adapter is connected to the computer.

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

adapter’s Monitor port.

Connecting a Display

Computer display

Display cable Power cord

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 as an external display, such as the Sony LCD Projector.

You can connect a projector using the supplied Display adapter.

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

2 Plug one end of the VGA signal cable (not supplied) into the port

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

3 Plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack.

Connecting a Projector

Computer

to Headphone

jack

Display adapter

Power cord

VGA signal cable

(not supplied)

Projector

Audio cable

(not supplied)

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

and use.

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

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

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Connecting a USB Printer

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

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

To connect a printer

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

Connecting a Printer

Computer

Power cord

USB port

Printer

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 red-colored 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:

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

Desktop window. The Volume Control window appears.

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

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

Recording Control window appears.

4 Select either Microphone or Stereo Out.

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

using other audio equipment, select Stereo Out.

To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window

When Microphone or Stereo Out 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 Options menu, select Advanced Controls. The Advanced buttons,

where applicable, will display in the Volume Control window.

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

Microphones dialog box displays.

4 Click Mic 20dB in the Other Controls window section, 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.

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

and similar applications.)

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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

Speakers

Computer

Notes on using external speakers

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

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

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

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

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

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Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities

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

❑ A Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

❑ The Wireless LAN Access Point

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

Personal Digital Assistant

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

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

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

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

address book, and find them when you need them.

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

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

data.

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

computer.

❑ Exchange data with your computer.

The Wireless LAN Access Point

The Wireless LAN Access Point, which is also called the Access Point, is designed for building a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) environment. You can easily build a wireless LAN environment by plugging the Access Point into an AC power outlet, 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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✍ For information on available Sony products, go to:

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

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Customizing Your VAIO Computer

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

❑ Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen

❑ Controlling Power Management

❑ Displaying Battery Information

❑ 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

2 Point to All Programs and click Sony Notebook Setup.

Sony Notebook Setup Screen

taskbar.

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.

Touchpad Change touchpad settings, or enable/disable touchpad

functionality if you are using an external mouse.

Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer.

Bass Boost Set the Bass Boost option.

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

screen to display the Help file.

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Controlling Power Management

The PowerPanel™ utility enables 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 view the Power Management status icons

The Power Management status icons are displayed on the taskbar. Move the pointer over the icons to see the tool tip that displays information about the active profile.

The current profile icon’s appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected. To change the power management profile, right-click the current profile icon, and then select a profile from the popup 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 PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management settings.

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

To access PowerPanel Help

1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and select PowerPanel.

2 Click Help. The PowerPanel Help window appears.

To customize Power Management settings

1 Right-click the current Profile icon on the taskbar.

2 Select Edit/Create Profiles from the menu. The Profile Editor window

appears.

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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:

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.

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Icon Description

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.

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.

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Icon Description

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.

✍ 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 display the Battery Information window

1 Double-click the current Profile icon on the taskbar. The Battery Information

window appears.

2 For additional information, click the Help button. The PowerPanel Help

window appears.

To display the Battery Information toolbar

1 Right-click the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and select Battery Information.

2 The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar.

The toolbar displays battery status gauges and the battery status icon.

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.

To close the Battery Information toolbar

1 Right-click the Battery Information toolbar, and point to Toolbars.

2 Click to deselect Battery Information. The toolbar disappears from view.

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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 screen appears displaying the Battery tab, which contains information such as the estimated time-to-empty and charging time.

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Battery Information Window

Displaying Battery Information

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.

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.

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

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

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

Design Selector.

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

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Selecting the Display Mode

This notebook uses the Intel® video controller, which enables you to select the desired display when the notebook is connected to an external monitor. When you connect an external display, you can switch the display mode between your notebook’s LCD display and the external monitor.

To select the display mode

1 Click Start, then point to Control Panel.

2 Click Display to access the Display Properties window.

3 Click the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, and select the Intel®

Graphics Technology tab to display the Intel® 82815 Graphics Controller Properties dialog box.

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Intel® 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen

4 Click the Intel® Graphics Technology tab, then click the Graphics Properties

button.

5 Click the Device tab.

6 Select the type of display.

✍ You may not be able to display the notebook 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 notebook after you turn on the peripheral devices.

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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 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 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 Specifications flyer supplied with your computer for the amount of memory preinstalled on your computer. Expansion memory modules are available as options. For memory upgrades, use only unbuffered PC100 (CL2) SDRAM µDIMM modules. (Sony offers the optional 128 MB PCGA-MM128T memory module.)

This section provides you with information on removing and replacing a memory module:

❑ Precautions and Procedures

❑ Removing a Memory Module

❑ Installing a Memory Module

❑ Confirming Added Memory Capacity

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Precautions and Procedures

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

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

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

❑ Disconnect the system from its power source and from any

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

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

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

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

module. The package protects the module from ESD.

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

ESD, or wrap the memory module in aluminum foil.

Typical expansion memory configuration

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

128 128 0

256 128 128

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To add a memory module, proceed as follows:

1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices.

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

battery.

3 Wait for the computer to cool down.

✍ 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.

4 Use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the three screws at the

bottom of the computer.

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

Removing Bottom Screws

Screws

5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover.

6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display, then lift it away slightly.

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Lifting the Keyboard

7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side.

8 Gently turn the keyboard over the touchpad. Take care not to detach the

cable when lifting the keyboard.

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

computer) to discharge static electricity.

10 Remove the existing memory module.

11 Remove the new memory module from its packaging.

12 Install the memory module by sliding the module into the open slot.

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

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Installing New Memory Module

13 Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated.

14 Close the computer cover and replace the three (3) fastening screws on the

bottom of the computer.

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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.

3 Wait for the computer to cool down.

✍ 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.

4 Use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the three screws at the

bottom of the computer.

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

Removing Bottom Screws

Screws

5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover.

6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display, then lift it away slightly.

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Removing a Memory Module

Lifting the Keyboard

7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side.

8 Gently turn the keyboard over the touchpad. Take care not to detach the

cable when lifting the keyboard.

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

computer) to discharge static electricity.

10 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs (see arrows No. 1), and

pulling out the module in the direction of arrow No. 2.

Removing a Memory Module

11 Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your computer.

12 Close the computer cover and replace the three (3) fastening screws on the

bottom of the computer.

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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.

Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box

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About the Software on Your Computer

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

❑ Software Overview

❑ Software Support Information

❑ Sony Service Center

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Software Overview

Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below, depending on the configuration you purchased. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions, or include supporting documentation.

Adobe Acrobat® Reader™

Adobe Systems Inc.

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

Adobe® Photoshop® Elements Trial Version

Adobe Systems Inc.

Using state-of-the-art image editing tools, you can unleash your artistic ability and create digital images for print, e-mail, and posting to the Web. The versatile image capturing options enable you to start working with digital and traditional photos immediately. Explore extensive creative possibilities for your personal images with Adobe Photoshop Elements software. This trial version allows you to evaluate the software for 30 days, after which you can purchase the full program for a special price.

America Online®

America Online, Inc.

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

Apple QuickTime™

Apple Computer Inc.

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

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AT&T WorldNet® Service

AT&T Corp.

AT&T WorldNet Service offers fast, reliable Internet access. Customer benefits include Web-based e-mail, video e-mail, multiple e-mail accounts, free Web pages, online and live agent technical support, instant messaging, and parental controls.

DigitalPrint

Sony Electronics Inc.

This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer. DigitalPrint can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs.

DVgate™ (On selected models)

Sony Electronics Inc.

Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK®

connector and capture your own video clips and still images. You can edit the clips from your video, add others, and combine clips into new movie segments. You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats.

EarthLink™ Network Total Access

EarthLink Network Inc.

An Internet Service Provider that supplies access, information, and assistance to its customers, introducing them to the Internet. Member benefits include e-mail, newsgroups, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB Web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support.

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

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Microsoft® Word (On selected models)

Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft Word makes it easy to create shared Web, e-mail, and print documents for use around the world. It embraces HTML as a first-class file format and extends Word’s ease-of-use to the Web and e-mail. Word also extends that easeof-use to international users, making it simple to create multilingual documents.

MovieShaker™

Sony Electronics Inc.

Sony’s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions, background music and text. Just import your video clips and “shake” with a click of the mouse. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends.

PC-Cillin® 2000

Trend Micro, Inc.

PC-Cillin provides portable, easy-to-use, real-time antivirus security at your computer’s entry point (beaming, synchronization, Internet access) to defend against potential threats hidden inside files, e-mail, or on the Web.

PicoPlayer™

Sony Electronics Inc.

PicoPlayer software is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder functions on a computer that does not have Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed. You can play Video Capsules created by Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder, and, if a Giga Pocket server is available on your home network, watch TV streamed from the Giga Pocket server and remotely control the Giga Pocket server’s TV programming functions.

Quicken®

Intuit, Inc.

Quicken is a fast, easy way to organize your finances. Quicken works just like your checkbook, so it is easy to learn and use. Quicken manages all your finances, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. You can even pay your bills online.

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RealPlayer®

RealNetworks Inc.

RealPlayer is the RealNetworks video and audio player which lets you access 2,500 radio stations featuring music, news, and sports.

Smart Capture

Sony Electronics Inc.

Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that supports the i.LINK interface. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e-mail. A smart solution to computer, digital audio/video and network convergence.

SonicStage

Sony Electronics Inc.

This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. Continuing to take advantage of Sony’s copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for fine-tuning audio playback.

Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID

Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment

With the powerful Sony ScreenBlast ACID software you can create royalty-free music by utilizing its loop-based production tool, including unlimited tracks and enhanced effects.

Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge®

Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment

Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® enables you to record, edit, and process mono or stereo audio files for your multimedia or Internet projects. Whether you want to use a number of professional effects, convert video into streaming media, or synchronize audio to video—this software has everything you need to create rich, immersive multimedia and Internet content.

Sony on Yahoo!

Yahoo! Inc.

Personalize your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo! Get a free webmail account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and more.

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VAIO Support Agent

Sony Electronics Inc.

VAIO Support Agent provides immediate, interactive online support.

WinDVD®

InterVideo Inc.

WinDVD is a simple-to-use DVD player including all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player, while also offering advanced display and navigation features such as zoom, pan, bookmark, and time search.

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Software Support Information

Adobe Acrobat® Reader™, Photoshop® Elements (Adobe Systems, Inc.)

Web site http://www.adobe.com/

phone 206-675-6126 (fee-based support)

e-mail techdocs@adobe.com

hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM PST

America Online® (America Online, Inc.)

Web site http://www.aol.com

phone 800-827-3338

hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Apple QuickTime™ (Apple Computer Inc.)

Web site http://www.apple.com

phone 800-692-7753

hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

EarthLink™ Network Total Access (EarthLink Network Inc.)

Web site http://support.earthlink.net

e-mail support@earthlink.net

phone 800-890-5128, 800-890-6356

hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

PC-Cillin® 2000 (Trend Micro, Inc.)

Web site http://www.antivirus.com/pc-cillin/

phone 949-387-7800

e-mail support@trendmicro.com

hours M - F 8 AM - 5 PM (PST)

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Quicken

(Intuit Inc.)

Web site http://www.intuit.com/support

phone 800-644-3193

hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

RealPlayer (Real Networks, Inc.)

Web site(s) http://service.real.com/rjoptions.html

http://service.real.com/help/call.html

Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID, Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® (Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment)

Web site http://www.sonicfoundry.com/support

e-mail support@sonicfoundry.com

phone 900-407-6642 (fee-based support)

fax 608-256-7300

hours M-F, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. (central time)

Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.)

Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

phone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)

hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

* Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

Windows®

Operating System, Word (Microsoft Corp.)

Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

phone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)

hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

* Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

WinDVD® (InterVideo, Inc.)

Web site http://www.intervideo.com

phone 510-651-0888

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Sony PCG-SRX87 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Welcome

Using Your VAIO Computer

Using the Keyboard

Functions of the keyboard keys

Combinations and functions with the Windows key

Indicators

Combinations and functions with the Fn key

Using VAIO Action Setup

VAIO Action Setup functions

Using the Jog Dial Control

Launcher mode

Guide mode

To use the Jog Dial control with Sony software

To use the Jog Dial control with other software

Internal timer

Using Memory Stick Media

Types of Memory Stick media

VisualFlow

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 Phone Line

How to connect a phone cable

Connecting to a LAN

To connect to a network

Connecting to a Wireless LAN

Turning On Wireless LAN

The Wireless LAN Access Point

Communicating with Access Point (infrastructure)

Communicating without Access Point (ad-hoc)

Turning Off Wireless LAN

Notes on using Wireless LAN

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive

To connect the floppy disk drive

To insert a floppy disk

To remove a floppy disk

To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on

To carry the floppy disk drive

Notes on handling floppy disks

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive

To connect an i.LINK optical disc drive

Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive

To connect an optical drive

To insert a disc

To remove the drive

Notes on CD and DVD discs

Connecting a USB Mouse

To connect a USB mouse

Connecting VAIO Computers

Connecting with i.LINK

Connecting an i.LINK AV Device

Connecting an External Display

To connect a computer display

To connect a projector

Connecting a USB Printer

To connect a printer

Connecting an External Microphone

To connect an external microphone

To record from a microphone or audio equipment

To switch the microphone jack functionality

To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window

To increase the sound of the microphone

To adjust sound device volume

Connecting External Speakers

To connect external speakers

Notes on using external speakers

Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities