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Frequently asked questions, Connecting VAIO computers.

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Frequently asked questions Why can't I establish a connection between two VAIO computers?  Your computer may not recognize an i.LINK1 connection if the i.LINK cable is not plugged securely into the i.LINK ports. Disconnect the i.LINK cable and securely reconnect it to both computers. If neither computer responds after a few moments, restart both computers.  If the computers do not recognize the i.LINK connection after resuming from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), restart both computers. For more information, see Connecting VAIO computers. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed only to des ignate that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. T he i.LI N K c onnec tion may vary, depending on the s oftware applic ations , operating s ys tem, and c ompatible i.LI N K devic es . A ll produc ts with an i.LI N K c onnec tion may not c ommunic ate with eac h other. Refer to the doc umentation that c ame with your c ompatible i.LI N K devic e for information on operating c onditions and proper c onnec tion. Before c onnec ting c ompatible i.LI N K P C peripherals to your s ys tem, s uc h as C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating c onditions . Page 46

Section	Page
Welcome	1
Ergonomics and Caring for your Computer	2
Applying Ergonomics	3
Storing Your Computer	4
Using Cables and Connections	5
Cleaning Your Computer	6
Handling the LCD Screen	7
Powering Your Computer	8
Using AC Power	9
Connecting the AC adapter	10
Turning on the computer	11
Using the Battery	12
Inserting a battery	13
Removing a battery	14
Locating battery information	15
Charging a battery	16
Notes on batteries	17
Frequently asked questions	18
Conserving Battery Power	19
Using power saving modes	20
Using power schemes	21
Frequently asked questions	23
Internet and Network Connections	24
Internet Connections	25
Setting up a dial-up Internet connection	26
Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection	28
Customizing your Internet connection	30
Frequently asked questions	31
Network Connections	32
Using Ethernet and dial-up connections	33
Using wireless network connections (on selected models only)	35
Checking your network connection status	40
Frequently asked questions	41
Connecting Another VAIO Computer	42
Connecting VAIO computers	43
Disconnecting VAIO computers	45
Frequently asked questions	46
CDs and DVDs	47
Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs	48
Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs	50
Playing CDs	51
Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R	53
Playing DVDs	55
Connecting your computer to a TV	56
Playing DVDs on a TV	57
Disconnecting your computer from a TV	58
Playing DVDs on your computer	59
Writing files to DVDs (on selected models only)	60
Frequently asked questions	61
Printer Connections	64
Printing With Your Computer	65
Connecting a printer	66
Disconnecting a printer	68
Frequently asked questions	69
Computer Features	70
Using the Touch Pad	71
Describing the touch pad	72
Customizing the touch pad	73
Frequently asked questions	74
Using Memory Stick Media	75
Selecting Memory Stick media	76
Inserting Memory Stick media	77
Viewing the contents	78
Write-protecting Memory Stick media	79
Formatting Memory Stick media	80
Removing Memory Stick media	81
Frequently asked questions	82
Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs	83
Floppy Disk and PC Card Connections	84
Using a Floppy Disk Drive	85
Connecting a floppy disk drive	86
Inserting and removing floppy disks	87
Protecting floppy disks	88
Disconnecting a floppy disk drive	89
Storing a floppy disk drive	90
Frequently asked questions	91
Using PC Cards	92
Inserting PC Cards	93
Removing PC Cards	94
Frequently asked questions	95
Mice and Keyboards	96
Using the Keyboard	97
Key descriptions	98
Combinations and functions with the Windows key	100
Indicator Lights	101
Combinations and functions with the Fn key	102
Connecting External Mice and Keyboards	103
Connecting a mouse or keyboard	104
Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard	105
Frequently asked questions	106
Audio and Video Connections	107
Using i.LINK Digital Video Recorders	108
Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder	109
Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder	110
Using a digital video camera recorder	111
Frequently asked questions	112
Using Computer Monitors and Projectors	113
Connecting a computer monitor	114
Connecting a multimedia device	115
Selecting a display	116
Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector	118
Changing Video Memory Size	119
Using Speakers	120
Connecting speakers	121
Disconnecting speakers	122
Adjusting the volume	123
Enabling the audio feature	124
Frequently asked questions	125
Using Microphones	126
Connecting a microphone	127
Disconnecting a microphone	128
Using a microphone to record sound	129
Frequently asked questions	130
Preinstalled Programs	131
Program Support Information	132
Memory Upgrades	137
Precautions and Procedures	138
Removing and Installing Memory Modules	139
Confirming Added Memory Capacity	141
Troubleshooting	142

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Frequently asked questions

Why can't I establish a connection between two VAIO computers?



Your computer may not recognize an i.LINK

connection if the i.LINK cable is not plugged securely into the i.LINK

ports. Disconnect the i.LINK cable and securely reconnect it to both computers. If neither computer responds after a

few moments, restart both computers.



If the computers do not recognize the i.LINK connection after resuming from a power saving mode (Standby or

Hibernate), restart both computers. For more information, see

Connecting VAIO computers.

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the

software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. A ll 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 CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating

conditions.

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