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Sony VAIO Notebook, VAIO AVIO Notebook User Manual

Contents

Welcome.......................................................9
Using Your VAIO Notebook......................11
Using the Keyboard ...................................................12
Combinations and functions with the Windows key .........14
Indicators ...........................................................................15
Indicator lights ...................................................................16
Using the Touchpad .................................................. 18
VAIO Action Setup ...................................................20
Using the Center Jog Dial Control ............................21
Using the center Jog Dial control ......................................21
Launcher mode ..................................................................22
Guide mode ........................................................................23
Center Jog Dial back button...............................................23
Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony software ......24
Using the center Jog Dial control with other software ......24
Using the Optical Disc Drive .................................... 25
To insert a disc ...................................................................25
To eject a disc ....................................................................26
To play a DVD................................................................... 27
To play an audio CD ..........................................................28
Notes on CD and DVD discs .............................................28
To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc...........................29
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Using PC Cards ... ...................................................... 30
To insert a PC Card ........................................................... 30
To remove a PC Card ........................................................ 31
Using Memory Stick Media ...................................... 32
Types of Memory Stick media .......................................... 32
Write-protecting Memory Stick media ............................. 34
Formatting Memory Stick media ...................................... 34
Notes on using Memory Stick media ................................ 35
Using a Second Battery Pack .................................... 37
To insert a second battery pack ......................................... 37
To charge the second battery pack .................................... 38
To remove the second battery pack................................... 39
Using the Weight Saver ............................................ 40
To attach the weight saver ................................................ 40
To remove the weight saver .............................................. 41
Using Power Saving Modes ...................................... 42
Standby mode.................................................................... 42
Hibernate mode ................................................................. 42
Notes on power saving modes .......................................... 43
Connecting a Phone Line ......................................... 44
Connecting to a Local Area Network ....................... 45
Setting up your Ethernet connection ................................. 45
Connecting to a Wireless LAN ................................. 46
The Wireless LAN Access Point ...................................... 46
Communicating with an Access Point (infrastructure) ..... 47
Checking your connection status ...................................... 48
Confirming access point information................................ 49
Communicating without an Access Point (peer-to-peer) .. 49
Turning Off Wireless LAN ............................................... 50
Notes on using Wireless LAN .......................................... 50
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Connecting Peripheral Devices ...............53
Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive ..............54
To connect an external floppy disk drive...........................54
To insert a floppy disk into the external floppy disk drive 55
To remove a floppy disk from the external floppy disk drive
55
To disconnect an external floppy disk drive when the
notebook is on ....................................................................56
To carry an external floppy disk drive ...............................56
Notes on handling floppy disks .........................................56
Connecting a Port Replicator ....................................57
To attach the notebook to the port replicator .....................57
To remove your notebook from the port replicator ...........59
Connecting a PS/2 External Mouse or Keyboard......61
To connect an external mouse or keyboard .......................61
Connecting an Audio Device ....................................62
To connect a CD player, active speaker, or an amplifier... 62
Connecting an Audio-Video Device ......................... 64
To change the display ........................................................67
Connecting a Parallel Port Printer .............................68
To connect a printer to the notebook .................................68
Connecting a USB Printer ...... ...................................69
To connect a USB printer to the notebook ........................69
Connecting an External Display ................................70
To connect a computer display to the notebook ................70
To connect a multimedia computer display to the notebook .
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To connect a projector to the notebook .............................72
To change the display when connecting an external
computer display or projector ............................................73
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Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device ............... 74
To connect a USB device to the notebook ........................ 74
Connecting an i.LINK Device .................................. 76
To connect a digital video camera recorder ...................... 76
Notes on connecting an i.LINK device ............................. 77
Connecting with another VAIO computer ................ 78
Connecting External Speakers .................................. 79
To connect external speakers ............................................ 79
Connecting an External Microphone ........................ 80
To connect an external microphone .................................. 80
Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities ................... 81
Personal Digital Assistant ................................................. 81
Wireless LAN Access Point.............................................. 81
Wireless LAN PC Card ..................................................... 82
Customizing Your VAIO Notebook ..........83
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ........... 84
To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen: ................... 84
Sony Notebook Setup tabs ................................................ 85
Controlling Power Management ............................... 86
Viewing the Power Management status icons .................. 86
Power Management profiles ............................................. 87
Power Management commands ........................................ 89
Conserving battery power ................................................. 89
Displaying Battery Information ................................ 90
Battery icon descriptions................................................... 91
Displaying detailed battery information ........................... 91
Selecting the Display Mode ...................................... 93
Changing the window design of Sony software................ 95
Using the Multilingual User Interface Language
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Option ........................................................................96
To Change the Language Option .......................................96
To Change Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats 97
Adding Memory .........................................99
Precautions and Procedures .....................................100
Typical expansion memory configuration...............101
Models with 256 MB Memory ........................................101
Removing a memory module ..................................102
Installing a memory module.................................... 104
Viewing the amount of memory..............................105
About the Software on Your Notebook .107
Software Overview ..................................................108
Software Support Information .................................115
Sony Service Center.........................................................117
Using the Recovery CDs.........................119
Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs.....120
Using Your Recovery CDs ......................... .............121
To use the Application Recovery CD(s) ..........................121
To use the Driver Recovery CD(s) ..................................122
To use the System Recovery CD(s) .................................124
Troubleshooting ......................................129
Troubleshooting Your Notebook ............................130
My notebook does not start.............................................. 130
My notebook starts but a BIOS error appears..................130
My notebook starts, but the message “Operating system not
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found” appears and Windows does not start. .................. 131
My notebook stops responding or does not shut down. .. 132
The power management setting is not responding. ......... 132
The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud................... 133
Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower
CPU speed than advertised?............................................ 133
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ........................... 134
My LCD screen is blank. ................................................ 134
My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen. 134
The image on my connected external display is not centered
or sized properly.............................................................. 134
I want to change the video resolution of my display. ..... 134
I cannot switch the LCD display to TV, and vice versa. 134
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad ............ 135
My mouse does not work. ............................................... 135
My touchpad does not work properly. ............................ 135
The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or
Mouse. ............................................................................. 136
Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral
Devices.................................................................... 137
I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO®
My floppy disk drive (optional) cannot write to a floppy disk.
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My optical disc drive is not playing my CD or DVD
properly. .......................................................................... 137
My optical drive tray does not open................................ 138
I cannot use Digital Video (DV) devices. The message “DV
equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off” appears.
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My PC Card is not working. ........................................... 139
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Troubleshooting Software ... ....................................140
My software program stops responding or crashes. ........140
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......................................... 140
What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software
functions? .........................................................................140
Why is my computer operating improperly after
downloading the CD-burning feature of RealJukebox®
software? ..........................................................................140
I cannot use the DVgate™ software. ............................... 140
Troubleshooting the Modem ...................................141
My modem does not work. ..............................................141
My modem connection is slow. .......................................141
Troubleshooting Audio ........................................... 142
My speakers make no sound. ...........................................142
My microphone does not work. .......................................143
Troubleshooting the Printer .....................................144
I cannot print. ...................................................................144
Troubleshooting Wireless LAN ..............................145
The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access
Point. ................................................................................145
I cannot access the Internet. .............................................145
The data transfer speed is slow. .......................................146
The communication speed is interrupted or slowed down
when MPEG2 data is transferred. ....................................146
Data transfers are interrupted........................................... 146
Getting Help .............................................149
Support Options.......................................................149
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Index.........................................................151
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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 Notebook

This section describes the following aspects of your new computer:
❑ Using the Keyboard
❑ Using the Touchpad
❑ Using the Center Jog Dial Control
❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive
❑ Using PC Cards
❑ Using Memory Stick Media
❑ Using a Second Battery Pack
❑ Using the Weight Saver
❑ Using Power Saving Modes
❑ Connecting a Phone Line
❑ Connecting to a Local Area Network
❑ Connecting to a Wireless LAN
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Using the Keyboard

Your notebook keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, but the keyboard
has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks.
Keyboard
Function keys
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U
Y
T
R
G
F
D
B
V
C
I
O
J
H
K
L
<
M
N
P
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Print Screen key
NumLk
Prt Sc
Insert
Scr Lk
SysRq
+
Pause
Backspace
Enter
Shift
Correction keys
Delet Break
Home
Page Up
Page Down
End
hift key
Escape key
Esc
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12
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W
Q
Tab
S
A
Caps Lock
X
Z
Shift
Fn Alt Alt
Ctrl Ctrl
Ctrl key
Fn key
Alt key
Windows key
Applications key
Numeric keypad
Navigation keys
Key Description
Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the
numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform
mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction.
Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the
numeric keypad. (When you do so, the Num Lock light w ill
be on.) Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate it.
Navigation keys The Left/Right/Up/Down arrow keys are devoted to move the
cursor on the screen, and also function as the Home, End,
Page Up, and Page Down keys, respectively.
Correction keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you to make
corrections in your documents.
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Key Description
Function keys The 12 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.
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 S (referred to as Ctrl+S). The Shift key
operates the same way as on a typewriter; it is used to
produce capital letters or special symbols such as @ and $.
Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start
menu; it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the
taskbar. See “Combinations and functions with the Windows
key” for more information.
Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue
commands. See “Combinations and functions with the Fn
key” for more information.
Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context-
sensitive choices. Pressing this key is the equivalent of
clicking the right mouse button.
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Combinations and functions with the Windows key

Combination Function
+ F1 Displays VAIO® Help and Support Center.
+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.
+ D Displays the desktop.
+ E Displays Windows Explorer.
+ F Displays the Search window to find a file or folder. This is
the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu.
+ Ctrl + F Displays the Search Results: Computers window where you
can locate other computers. This is the equivalent of selecting
Search and then Computers from the Start menu.
+ M Minimizes all displayed windows.
Shift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size.
+ R Displays th e Run window. This is the equivalent of selecting
Run from the Start menu.
Fn + + Insert D isplays the Properties window. This is the equivalent of
selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu.
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Using the Keyboard

Indicators

Indicator Function
Power Light is green when the power to the notebook is turned on,
flashes amber in Standby mode, and turns off when the
notebook is in Hibernate mode or powered off.
Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay
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on the right side of the notebook.
Battery 2
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Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose
drive bay on the left side of the notebook.
Memory Stick Indicates that the Memory Stick® slot is in use.
Hard disk This indicator will light when data is being read from or
written to the hard disk. Do not enter Standby mode or turn
off the notebook when this indicator is on.
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Indicator lights

Light On Off
Num Lock The number keys in the numeric
keypad are active.
Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as
you type. The Shift key lowers the
case of typed letters when Caps
Lock is on.
Scroll LockThe screen scrolls differently.
(Exactly how it scrolls depends on
the specific application. It has no
effect in many applications.)
The alphanumeric character keys
in the keypad area are active.
Letters appear in lower case as
you type (unless you hold down
the Shift key).
Information moves across the
display normally.

Combinations and functions with the Fn key

✍ If you switch user identities during a computing session, the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 key
functionality (if available on your computer) will be interrupted. To switch to an external display or monitor, see “Selecting the Display Mode” for more information.
Combinations/ Feature Function
Fn+ (F3)
Mute On/Off
Toggles the built-in speaker off and on.
Fn+ (F4)
Speaker volume
Fn+ (F5)
Brightness control
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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 .
Combinations/ Feature Function
Using the Keyboard
Fn+ /
(F7)
Switch to the
external
monitor/LCD
Fn+ only/
(F8)
Control AV out
Fn+ (F12)
Hibernate
Toggles through the LCD, external display (connected to the
Monitor connector) and both LCD and external display.
Only LCD
LCD and external display
Only external display
Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook, otherw ise
Fn + F7 will not wo rk.
Toggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV display
modes.
Only LCD
LCD and external display
Only external display
Connect the cable before you turn on the notebook, otherw ise
Fn + F8 will not wo rk. You cannot use the Fn + F8 function
to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into
the optical drive.
Provides for the lowest level of power consumption.
When you run 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 its
original state, use the power button to turn on power.
Fn+Esc
Standby
Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management
state. To return the system to the active state, press any key.
✍ You can also carry out these functions using the center Jog Dial™ control. Some
functions are not available until Windows® launches.
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Using the Touchpad

The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point
to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touchpad.
Tou chpad
Pointer
Touchpad
Left and Right buttons
Action Description
Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an
item or object.
Click Press the left button once.
Double-click Press the left button twice.
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Action Description
Right-click Press the right button once. In many applications, this action
displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices.
Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button.
Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to
scroll vertically. Move your finger along the bottom to scroll
horizontally. (The scroll function is available only with
applications that support a touchpad scroll feature.)
The Mouse Properties dialog box lets you customize your mouse and touchpad
features, such as touch sensitivity, motion, and buttons.
To open the Mouse Properties dialog box
1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then Control Panel.
2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, and then Mouse. The Mouse Properties
dialog box opens.
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VAIO Action Setup

VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook’s center Jog Dial™
control, Memory Stick® media, and i.LINK®
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interface. An overview of some
of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided in this section. For
more information on changing the settings u sing VAIO Action Setup, right-click
the Jog Dial Utility icon or in the taskbar and click Help Topics.
* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con-
nection. The i.LINK connection may vary , depending on the software applications, operating
system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connector 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 con-
necting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk
drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
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Using the Center Jog Dial Control

Using the Center Jog Dial Control

Yo ur no tebook is equipped with a center Jog Dial control located below the left
and right buttons. The center Jog Dial control enables you to open an application,
folder, or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the center Jog
Dial control. In addition, when you press the center Jog Dial control, you can turn
on your notebook automatically and start the selected application or document.
Center Jog Dial Control
The center Jog Dial control window always appears in the display. It is either in
the launcher mode or in the guide mode.
Using the center Jog Dial control
This section explains how to use the center Jog Dial control. For information on
how to change the settings of the center Jog Dial control, right-click the Jog Dial
Utility icon or in the taskbar and click Help Topics.
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Launcher mode

The center Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software
application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active. When
you select an item in the Jog Dial control window and it is displayed between
orange bars, you can press the center Jog Dial control to view a submenu of that
item.
Using Launcher mode
To use the center Jog Dial control, click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog
Dial Utility icon in the taskbar. Alternatively, you can press the Ctrl key and the
center Jog Dial control while the Jog Dial control window is active to switch to
launcher mode.
Jog Dial Launcher
To select a desired item, proceed as follows:
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1 Rotate the center Jog Dial control to select the item you want, and then press
the center Jog Dial control. The Jog Dial Launcher window switches to
guide mode and shows the function of the center Jog Dial control.
Jog Dial Guide
2 Rotate or press the center Jog Dial control to use the desired function.
3 To select another item, repeat steps 1 through 3 above.

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 soft ware you are using, you can
select items from the displayed list using the center Jog Dial control. You can
switch between guide mode and launcher mode by pressing the Ctrl key and the
center Jog Dial control.
Using Guide mode
The Jog Dial control window displays the function of the center Jog Dial control.

Center Jog Dial back button

The center Jog Dial control includes a back button located to the right of the
control. Pressing this button brings you back to the previous screen.
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Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony software

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

Using the center Jog Dial control with other software

If the software you are using supports the center Jog Dial control, you can still
use the center Jog Dial control to scroll the window or adjust the window size.
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
center Jog Dial control. Pressing the center Jog Dial control is the equivalent of
pressing Enter or Select.
Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box
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Using the Optical Disc Drive

Using the Optical Disc Drive
Yo ur no tebook comes with a removable optical disc drive located in the
multipurpose bay. Depending on the system you purchased, your optical disc
drive is either a CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive or a DVD-ROM drive.
The optical disc drive is removable when the power is on, but do not remove the drive when your notebook is in a power saving mode. Any attempt to do so may result in malfunction and/or data loss.

To insert a disc

1 Turn on the notebook.
✍ When the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. See
“Controlling Power Management” for more information on Standby and Hibernate modes.
2 Press the Eject button to open the optical dri ve.
The tray slides out.
Ejecting the Tray
✍ Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your discs. Adhesive labels may come off while
the disc is in use in your optical drive, and may cause damage to the unit.
3 Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up. For DVDs that
can played on both sides, the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays.
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4 Press the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place.
Inserting an Optical Disc
5 Close the tray by pushin g it gently.

To eject a disc

When you finish using a disc, wait until the LED indicator turns off, and then
press the Eject button to remove the disc.
When the notebook is in a power saving mode, you cannot remove an optical
disc. See “Controlling Power Management” for more informatio n about power
saving modes.
If the optical disc does not slide out when you press the Eject button, turn off the
notebook and insert a thin, pointed object (such as a paper clip) into the manual
eject hole.
Make sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers. If you do not seat the disc firmly, you could damage your optical drive and you may not be able to open the tray.
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Using the Optical Disc Drive
Manual Eject Hole

To pl ay a DV D

To play a DVD, you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalled
WinDVD® application. For more information, see the Help menu in the
WinDVD application.
✍ Before you use the optical disc drive to play a DVD, quit any open applications.
Your optical drive can read most DVD-R media. When you are ready to play a
DVD, read the suggestions below to maximize yo ur video viewing experience.
❑ When playing a DVD on battery power, set the power management profile to
DVD. You can also set the power management profile to Automatic Profile
Selection if the display is not clear when using other profiles.
✍ Automatic Profile Selection sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a
DVD is inserted. See “Controlling Power Management” for more information.
❑ If you connect your notebook to a TV display, you may need to adjust the
display resolution. Read the suggestions below to set t he display resolution
to the proper dimensions. Also see “Selecting the Display Mode” for more
information.
❑ If the notebook is set to the default display setting, part of the video screen
will not appear. To view the entire screen, adjust the display resolution to
640 x 480.
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Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. If you have audio devices connected, this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers. Reduce the volume before playing a DVD.
You cannot use the Fn + F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive.
Do not switch between LCD and the external display while the DVD is playing. This may cause a malfunction, and you may need to restart the DVD software.
Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD.
Change the settings to disable the screen saver and the virus checker.
Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access. This may cause the notebook to malfunction.

To play an audio CD

To play an audio CD, make sure the audio function is turned on. To do this,
complete the following procedure.
✍ The optical disc drive must be installed before you begin.
1 Open the Start menu, point to Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance,
and then click System. The System Properties window appears.
2 Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager in the Device
Manager box. A window appears, listing your notebook hardware devices.
3 Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. From the drop-down list, double-click
the drive name. A properties window appears.
4 Click the Properties tab.
5 Select the “Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device” check box if
it is not already selected and then click OK.

Notes on CD and DVD discs

❑ Do not drop or bend the disc.
❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a
disc may cause reading errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain
its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.
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❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the
surface from the center out.
❑ If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well,
and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any
remaining moisture with a dry, soft cloth.

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

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Yo u can use Sony SonicStage and Microsoft® Windows® XP to write data to a
CD-R or CD-RW disc. To create a CD-R disc that is readable in a CD-ROM
drive, make sure that you finish the writing process before ejecting the disc. For
more information, see the instructions included with Windows® XP.
Do not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc.
Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your notebook if you are writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc. Using battery power may result in data transfer failure.
Notes on writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc
❑ For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus
software before writing data to a disc.
❑ For best results, use CD-Rs that are compatible with 8x speed.
❑ Yo ur no tebook does not support 1x writing speed.
❑ Memory-resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss.
Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc.
❑ If your notebook computer has preinstalled Microsoft® Office applications,
such as Excel, Word, and Outlook, turn off the FindFast application.
* For notebook models equipped with a CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive.
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Using PC Cards

Do not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc.
Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your notebook if you are writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc. Using battery power may result in data transfer failure.
Your notebook includes two PC Card slots. PC Cards enable you to connect
portable external devices such as another hard disk drive, or a PC Network
Interface Card (NIC) to connect to a network.
✍ The PC Card slots can accommodate two Type I/II PC Cards, or one Type III PC Card.
These slots are compatible with CardBus. Use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards. You do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC Card.

To insert a PC Card

1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot. Make sure th e front label of the PC
Card is facing up.
Inserting a PC Card
2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot. The PC Card is automatically detected
by your system. The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the
taskbar.
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