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    of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the VAIO User Guide. This User Guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to about your computer. Click here to view your computer's hardware specifications and software information. Page 1
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    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 the Multipurpose Bay  Using the Floppy Disk Drive  Using Power Saving Modes  Connecting a Telephone Cable
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    of a typewriter, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Keyboard Key Description Numeric keypad Contains 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,
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    of clicking the right mouse button. Page 4
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    Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function + F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. + Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. + D Displays the desktop. + E Displays the My Computer window. + F menu. Displays the Search window to find a
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    in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or powered off. Battery Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay. Memory Stick Indicates that the Memory Stick® slot is in use. Hard disk This indicator will light when data is being read from or written to
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    Caps Lock is on. Letters appear in lower case as you type (unless you hold down the Shift key). Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently. (Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application. It has no effect in many applications.) Information moves across the display normally. Page 7
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    and functions with the Fn key If you switch user identities during a computing session, the Fn+F7 Fn + F8 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical disc drive. Fn+ (F12) Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you run this command,
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    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. Page 9
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    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 . (The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature.) The Mouse Properties dialog box lets
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    Memory Stick® media, and i.LINK®1 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 using VAIO to your s ys tem, s uc h as a C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating s ys tem
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    . 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. Page 12
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    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. Page 13
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    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
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    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. Page 15
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    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. Page 16
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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
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    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
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    Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer comes with an optical disc drive, which is located on the right panel of the computer. See the Specifications sheet for the particular drive installed on your computer. Page 19
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    When the computer 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 disc drive. The tray slides out. Ejecting the Tray Avoid using adhesive labels to identify
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    button, turn off the computer 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 disc drive and you may not be able to open the tray
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    to play a DVD, quit any open applications. Your optical disc drive can read most DVD-R media. When you are ready to play a DVD, read the suggestions below to maximize your video viewing experience.  When playing a DVD on battery power, set the power management profile to DVD. You can also set the
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    installed on your computer. 4. Right-click the particular optical disc drive device installed on your computer, and select Properties from the drop-down list. A properties window appears. 5. Select the Properties tab, and check the "Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device" box, if it is not
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    maintain its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.  For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out.  If the
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    . For more information, see the instructions included with Windows® XP. Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc. Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer if you are writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc. Using battery power may result in data transfer
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    use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer if you are writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc. Using battery power may result in data transfer failure. Your computer includes two PC Card slots. PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive, or
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    To insert a PC Card 1. Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot. Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up. Inserting a PC Card 2. Push the PC Card gently into the slot. The PC Card is automatically detected by your system. The Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar. Unplug or Do
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    , follow these instructions. If your you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices. See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information.  Be sure to use the most recent software driver
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    Using Memory Stick Media This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. The medium is specially designed for exchanging and
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    taskbar and then click My Computer 2. Double-click Sony Memory Stick under the Devices with Removable Storage box. The Sony Memory Stick window opens. To remove Memory Stick media 1. Make sure the Memory Stick media indicator is off. 2. Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer. 3. When
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    Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media, as it may eject completely from the slot. 1 M agic Gate M emory Stic k and are trademarks of Sony C orporation. 2 M emory Stic k and are trademarks of Sony C orporation. Page 31
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    or overwriting. Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write-protection. Write-protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. Write-protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the
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    media for more information. 2. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and click My Computer. 3. Under Devices with Removable Storage, right-click Sony Memory Stick - MG, and select Format. The Format Sony Memory Stick - MG dialog box appears. 4. Select the appropriate options, and click Start. Page 33
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    the copyright holders.  Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources.  Formatting Memory Stick media erases all media, use the supplied storage case. See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use. Page 34
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    bay supports the removable weight saver, floppy disk drive, compact woofer, or the internal numeric keypad (Ten-Key Bay unit). You may install only one device at a time. You may install a device into and remove a device from the multipurpose bay while the computer is powered
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    To install a device while the computer is on or off Before you install a compact woofer, prop up the rear tilt stands on the bottom of the computer to maximize woofer performance. 1. Remove any device that is already installed in the bay. See To remove a device while the computer is off or To remove
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    To remove a device while the computer is off 1. Slide and hold the multipurpose bay Release switch in the release position while you gently pull the device from the bay. Multipurpose Bay Release Switch If you do not plan to install another device into the multipurpose bay, insert the supplied weigh
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    To remove a device while the computer is on Before disconnecting the device, close any active applications to help prevent data loss. 1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware appears. icon on the taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware window 2. In the Hardware devices box, click the device you
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    Notes on using a device in the multipurpose bay Do not place the compact woofer near any magnetic recording media, such as a hard disk, floppy disk, or mini disk. The woofer's magnetic field may damage the data stored on this type of media.  Do not use the external
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    Using the Floppy Disk Drive Whether you installed the supplied floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay or connected an external floppy disk drive to the computer, you will find that both floppy disk drives are similar and easy to use. Page 40
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    To insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive 1. Hold the floppy disk with the label facing up. 2. Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place. Inserting a Floppy Disk Page 41
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    To remove a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive 1. Close all applications that were opened from the disk and wait for the LED indicator to turn off. Rem ov ing a Floppy Disk 2. Push the
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    Notes on handling floppy disks  Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk.  Keep floppy disks away from magnets.  Keep floppy disk away from direct sunlight and other heat sources. Page 43
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    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
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    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 drive. Page 45
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    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 Press the key combination Fn + Esc. To return to Normal mode Press any key to return
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    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. To activate Hibernate mode 1. Press the key combination Fn + F12, or press the power button and release it immediately. The computer enters Hibernate mode. Do
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     When returning from Hibernate mode, the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold it for more than four (4) seconds.  Standby uses more power than Hibernate.  Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to
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    a Telephone Cable You need to connect a telephone cable to take advantage of online services and the Internet. In order to register your Sony VAIO computer, register your software online, and use Sony Customer Support, you must connect to a telephone cable. 1. Plug one end of the telephone cable
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    Connecting to a Local Area Network You can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type Local Area Networks (LANs). For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. Connecting to LAN Warning: Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables
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    office network, depending on your configuration. Depending on your choice, either the Add Network Place Wizard or Network Setup Wizard window appears. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Page 51
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    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
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    Turning On Wireless LAN To enable Wireless LAN functionality, first locate the Wireless LAN switch on the top right corner of the computer. Move the switch to the ON position. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. Connecting to a Wireless LAN Page 53
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    a wireless LAN environment by plugging the access point into an AC power outlet and using a card that allows for wireless connections with the . You can also connect an access point to a telephone line, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) router, cable modem, or Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL
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    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. If you create a network using a network (or encryption) key, you will need that key to access the network. To set up and
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    Communicating without an 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
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    5. Click OK. 6. Click Advanced. The Advanced dialog box appears. 7. Select "Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only.", and click Close. 8. Select a network from the Preferred networks list, and click OK. To connect to an existing network 1. Locate the Wireless LAN switch, and move the switch to
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    Checking your connection status To confirm your connection status with an access point 1. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon on the Windows taskbar. 2. Click Status in the pop-up menu. The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears. Page 58
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    Turning Off Wireless LAN To turn off Wireless LAN functionality Turning off Wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in data loss. 1. Close all files that you are accessing through the network connection. 2. Locate the Wireless LAN switch, and move
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    Notes on using Wireless LAN  Sony Wireless LAN devices support the IEEE 802.11b standard. Devices connecting to 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. Page 60
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    a USB Printer  Connecting a Parallel Port Printer  Connecting an Audio Device  Connecting an Audio-Video Device  Connecting an i.LINK Audio-Video Device  Connecting an External Display  Connecting with another VAIO computer  Connecting External Speakers  Connecting an External Microphone
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    Connecting a USB Device You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) device, such as a external mouse, keyboard, speaker, and microphone to your computer. However, make sure the USB device you want to connect is compatible with the Windows® operating system installed on your computer. Page 62
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    a Sony USB mouse (not supplied) with this computer. The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled, however, the first time you connect a mouse, on-screen installation instructions may appear. Press Enter to complete the on-screen instructions. Connecting a USB Dev ice to a USB Port See the manual
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    Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer to your computer. However, make sure the USB device you want to connect is compatible with the Windows® operating system installed on your computer. Page 64
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    computer's printer settings are properly set. See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information. To use a printer, you may need to install the driver software that came with your printer. Connecting a USB Printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information on its
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    Connecting a Parallel Port Printer You can connect a parallel port printer to your computer. However, make sure the parallel port printer you want to connect is compatible with the Windows® operating system installed on your computer. Page 66
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    's printer settings are properly set. See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for more information. To use a printer, you may need to install the driver software that came with your printer. Connecting a Parallel Port Printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information on
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    Connecting an Audio Device You can connect an audio device to your computer using mini-plug cables shorter than 2 meters with no resistance. Page 68
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    To connect an audio device 1. Plug one end of an audio cable (not supplied) into the Headphone jack on the computer. 2. Plug the opposite end of the audio cable into an audio output device, such as a CD player, active speaker, or amplifier. Connecting an Audio Device Page 69
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    Connecting an Audio-Video Device You can connect an audio-video (AV) device, such as a TV or a VCR, to your computer. Page 70
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    the opposite end of the cable into the audio-video device. 3. Make sure you switch the TV input channel to external input and set up the TV configuration system. See To change the display for more information. Connecting a TV to the Com puter See the manual that came with your peripheral device for
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    To change the display If you insert a DVD in your optical disc drive to watch on your TV, the Fn+F8 key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV. Follow these steps. 1. Connect the TV to the computer. 2. Restart the computer and wait until it finishes rebooting.
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    Audio-Video Device You can connect an i.LINK®1 enabled digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® S400 (IEEE 1394) port on your computer. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony P C peripherals to your s ys tem, s uc h as a C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility
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    port on the left panel of the computer. 2. Plug the opposite end of the i.LINK cable into the DV IN/OUT port on the digital video camera recorder. Connecting Digital Video Cam era Recorder to i.LINK Port1 Page 74
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    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.  The computer supports
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    Connecting an External Display You can connect any of the following external displays to your computer.  Computer display (monitor)  Multimedia computer display  Projector Page 76
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    Locate the VGA (Monitor) port. 3. Plug the display cable (not supplied) into the VGA (Monitor) port. 4. Verify that the power cord is plugged into the computer display and an AC outlet. 5. Turn on all external devices before turning on the computer. Connecting an External Com puter Display Page 77
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    Out jack, and plug the opposite end of the display cable into the multimedia computer display. 4. Verify that the power cord is plugged into the multimedia computer display and an AC outlet. 5. Turn on all external devices before you turn on the computer. Connecting a Multim edia Com puter Display
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    appropriate port on the projector. 4. Plug one end of the audio cable (not supplied) into the Headphone jack, and plug the opposite end into power cord is plugged into the projector and an AC outlet. 6. Turn on all external devices before you turn on the computer. Connecting a Projector See the manual
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    display or projector When you connect an external display to the VGA (Monitor) port, you can toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), the external monitor, or both devices. Press the Fn+F7 key combination to select a display. See Selecting the Display Mode for more information
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    ) to connect your VAIO computer to another compatible either computer. Connecting with an i.LINK Cable 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed to des ignate that a produc t c ontains an I E E E peripherals to your s ys tem, s uc h as a C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating s ys tem c
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    these settings. 6. Connect one end of the i.LINK cable to the i.LINK port on each computer. To connect VAIO computers that do not have the latest Windows® operating system, Smart Connect software may be necessary. Consult the Sony Web site for support options (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Page 82
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    Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers (not supplied). Do not place floppy disks on the speakers. The speakers' magnetic field may damage the data on the floppy disks. Page 83
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    of the computer. 4. Plug one end of the speaker cable (not supplied) into the Headphone Connecting External Speakers to the Headphone Jack jack. See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on its installation and use. Page 84
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    Notes on connecting external speakers  Do not connect external speakers to the AV Out jack. Connecting speakers to this jack will not damage the speakers, but only one speaker will function.  Do not use the external speakers and the compact woofer at the same time. Using both devices at the same
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    Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone (not supplied). Page 86
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    the Headphone jack. 3. Plug one end of the microphone cable (not supplied) into the Microphone Connecting External Microphone to the Microphone Jack jack. See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on its installation and use. Page 87
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    device You can record messages, memos, or other recordings in analog by connecting a microphone or other audio device to the Microphone jack of your computer and switching the jack's functionality. The Microphone jack is for MIC IN (monaural). 1. Double-click the Volume
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    wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows. SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume. CD Audio Adjusts the volume of the CD in the optical disc drive. Microphone Adjusts the internal or external microphone volume. Telephony Adjusts the modem or telephone line volume. PC
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    Expanding Your Computer Capabilities You can connect the following peripheral devices to your computer to expand its capabilities and enhance its versatility to meet your needs:  A Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)  A Wireless LAN Access Point  A Wireless LAN PC Card Page 90
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    the software on your computer to back up your data.  Track expenses when you are out of the office and transfer the data to your notebook.  Exchange data with your computer. Page 91
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    a wireless LAN environment by plugging the access point into an AC power outlet and using a card that allows for wireless connections with the You can also connect your access point to a telephone line, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) router, cable modem, or Digital Subscriber Line (
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    and gain access to the Internet. Without the access point, you can achieve direct communication (Peer-to-Peer mode) between computers. For more information on Sony Wireless LAN, go to http://www.sonystyle.com
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    Customizing Your VAIO Computer The following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook's default settings.  Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen  Controlling Power Management  Displaying Battery Information  Selecting the Display Mode  Using the Multilingual User Interface
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    the Windows® taskbar, and then Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then Sony Notebook Setup. Sony Notebook Setup Screen 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. Page
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    the Windows® taskbar, and then Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then Sony Notebook Setup. Sony Notebook Setup Screen 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. Page
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    . You can specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer. Touchpad When you connect an optional mouse to your notebook, you can make your touchpad inactive. You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility. Power On Password Set the password
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    Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your notebook 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
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    battery pack to power your notebook. Refer to the PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbars. To customize Power Management settings You can customize the power management settings, such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen. 1. Right-click the CPU
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    disk and display screen. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system. Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications. Communications Extends battery life by initiating
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    control power for a specific device. You can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action.  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
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    Conserving battery power When using your notebook with a battery, the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power. See Power Management profiles for more information. Page 103
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    sections briefly describe how to display your notebook's general battery information. Refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information. To activate the Battery Information toolbar 1. Right-click on the Windows taskbar at the bottom of the screen. 2. Select Toolbars from the pop-up menu
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    Battery icon descriptions Battery icon Battery status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery Page 105
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    information Double-click the battery icon on the taskbar to display the Battery Information window. The Battery tab contains information such as battery charging time and duration of the battery charge. Battery Inform ation Window Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You
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    notebook uses the ATI video controller. You can select which display is used 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 be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or
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    UI Design Selector. 4. Click or and select the desired design. 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
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    Display Properties Notes If you change the factory display screen settings to 1600 x 1200 pixels, you can increase the display font size as well. To increase the display font size 1. Click Start, point to Control
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    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
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    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. Page 111
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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.
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    sheet supplied with your computer for the amount of preinstalled memory. Expansion memory modules are available as options. For memory upgrades and information on which memory modules to use, refer to the Specifications sheet. This section provides you with information on removing and replacing
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    proper safety precautions when you install memory modules in your notebook. See the bulleted list below. Be careful when adding memory. Mistakes made when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction.  Disconnect your system from its power source and from any telecommunications
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    Typical Expansion Memory Configuration Models with 256 MB Memory Total System Memory (MB) Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB) 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 Page 115
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    Typical Expansion Memory Configuration Models with 256 MB Memory Total System Memory (MB) Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB) 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 Page 116
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    you can install an upgrade memory module(s). To install an upgrade memory module into an empty slot, see Installing a Memory Module for instructions. 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2. Unplug the computer, and remove the battery pack. 3. Wait at
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    into the empty slot. If two memory modules are already installed in the memory bay and you want to install an upgrade memory module(s), see Removing a Memory Module for instructions. 1. Follow steps 1 to 5 of Removing a Memory Module. 2. Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 3. Align the
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    shown, remove and reinstall the memory module. The amount of memory displayed in the Sony Notebook Setup window is not always correct. The video adapter may use some system memory, and that amount of memory does not appear as part of the total memory shown in the Sony Notebook Setup window. Page 119
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    Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section provides you with information on the wide variety of software applications installed on your computer:  Software Overview  Software Support Information Page
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    retail versions, or include supporting documentation. Adobe® Acrobat® screen. You can create your own personal video clips that are up to three hours in length, with complete audio-video synchronization. America Online® America Online, Inc. America Online is a popular Internet online service
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    word processor, that supports QuickTime software. RealPlayer® RealNetworks, Inc. RealPlayer software is a high-quality streaming media player that supports many digital media formats. The user-friendly interface has enhanced navigation capabilities, allowing you to access and enjoy audio and video
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    connection between your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that supports the i.LINK interface. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. A smart solution for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence
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    8:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M. (Pacific time) Microsoft® Windows® Operating System, Office XP, Word (Microsoft Corp.) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)1 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 -8 8 8 -4 -SO N Y -P C is free of c harge for 9 0 days
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    .com/rjoptions.html e-mail http://service.real.com/help/call.html (online email form) Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972)1 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 -8 8 8 -4 -SO N Y -P C is free of
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    Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Page 126
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    Using the Recovery CDs This section provides you with details on your Sony Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs.  Application and System Recovery CDs  Using Your Recovery CDs Page 127
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    optical disc drive, use an external optical disc drive. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased. System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. This CD enables you to restore the
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    Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities. Page 129
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    , insert Sony Application Recovery CD No. 1 into your computer's optical disc drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. 3. When the Application Recovery menu appears, select the icon for the application you want to restore, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete
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    the on-screen instructions. If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1. Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. 3. Press
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    may include one or more System Recovery CDs. If you have more than one System Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed. The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes
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    Your Computer  Troubleshooting the LCD Screen  Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad  Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices  Troubleshooting the Software  Troubleshooting i.LINK Devices  Troubleshooting the Modem  Troubleshooting Audio  Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media
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    cord and plug it in again. Turn on the power.  If the power control button does not function, remove the AC adapter and battery pack. Wait one minute, and reattach them. Press the power button.  Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction. If this occurs, do not use the computer for at
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    cord and plug it in again. Turn on the power.  If the power control button does not function, remove the AC adapter and battery pack. Wait one minute, and reattach them. Press the power button.  Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction. If this occurs, do not use the computer for at
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    My computer starts but a BIOS error appears. When the internal backup battery is low on power, your system may not start properly, and the message "Press to resume, to setup" may appear at the bottom of the screen. Follow these steps: 1. Press F2. The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2. Set the
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    Windows does not start, use your supplied System Recovery CD(s) to restore the software titles shipped with your computer. See To use the System Recovery CD(s) for more information. The System Recovery CD restores your computer to its original state, so user data and applications will be lost. Page
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    Manager dialog box.  If your computer still does not turn off, press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the power.  Unplug the computer from the AC adapter, and remove the battery pack from your computer.  If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD
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    state, such as Hibernate, is initiated and changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state. To restore the computer to its normal operating stability 1. Close all open applications. 2. Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously and clicking Restart on the
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    speed. See PowerPanel Help for more information. To reduce fan noise 1. Right-click the CPU: Performance Profile Profile Editor window appears. icon on the taskbar, and select Edit/Create Profiles. The AC Power 2. Double-click System to open the file if it isn't already opened. 3. Double-click
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    Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised? This is normal. Because your computer's CPU uses a type of CPU speed controlling technology, System Properties may display the CPU's current speed instead of the maximum advertised speed. Page 141
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    Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank.  Verify the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on.  Verify the power indicator on the computer is on.  Verify the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged.  The computer may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press
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    Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank.  Verify the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on.  Verify the power indicator on the computer is on.  Verify the battery packs are inserted properly and are charged.  The computer may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press
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    My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen. Press the Windows key and D twice to refresh the screen. Page 144
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    The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly. Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image. See the manual that came with your display for more information. Page 145
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    then Control Panel. 2. Click Appearance and Themes, and then click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box appears. 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Move the Screen resolution slider to change your video resolution, and click Apply and OK. Page 146
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    then Control Panel. 3. Click Appearance and Themes, and then click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box appears. 4. Click the Settings tab. 5. Move the Screen resolution slider to change your video resolution. Page 147
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    cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa. 1. Ensure that the TV was connected, configured, and powered on correctly prior to starting the computer. See Connecting an Audio-Video Device for more information. 2. Remove the DVD video disc if it is inserted in the optical drive. 3. Press Fn+F8
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    Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work.  Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the USB port. See Connecting a USB Device for more information.  If you are still experiencing problems, use your supplied Application Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers. See To use
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    Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work.  Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the USB port. See Connecting a USB Device for more information.  If you are still experiencing problems, use your supplied Application Recovery CD to reinstall the mouse drivers. See To use
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    the Down Arrow key to select Sony Notebook Setup, and press Enter. 3. Make sure Sony Notebook Setup is selected, and press problems, check that another mouse was not installed.  You may need to use your Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the mouse drivers. See To use the Application Recovery
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    press R to restart the computer.  If you are still experiencing problems, make sure another mouse was not installed.  You may need to use your supplied Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the touchpad or mouse drivers. See To use the Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. Page 152
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    Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive icon doesn't appear even though it is connected.  Make sure the floppy disk drive is properly connected. Wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive.  Close all open applications, and make sure there is no
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    Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive icon doesn't appear even though it is connected.  Make sure the floppy disk drive is properly connected. Wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive.  Close all open applications, and make sure there is no
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    My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk.  If the floppy disk is write-protected, disable the write-protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write-protected.  Make sure a formatted floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive. Page 155
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    's instructions.  A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc. If necessary, restart the computer, remove the disc, and check the disc for dirt or damage.  If you see video but cannot hear audio, do the following:  Make sure your optical drive
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    Why does it take longer for the optical disc drive to read some types of CDs? The reading speed for a CD-RW is slower than the reading speed for a CD-ROM or CD-R because these discs are formatted differently. Page 157
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    My optical drive tray does not open.  Make sure the computer is turned on.  Press the Eject button on the optical drive.  If the Eject button does not work, open the tray by inserting a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the hole to the right of the Eject button. Page 158
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    .  Disconnect the i.LINK® cable and connect it again. 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 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
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    Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system.  Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using.  Make sure any necessary drivers were installed properly. See To use the Application Recovery CD(s) for more information. Page 160
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    Troubleshooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes. Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. See Software Support Information for contact information. Page 161
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    Troubleshooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes. Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. See Software Support Information for contact information. Page 162
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    application icon, the message "You must insert the Application CD into your optical drive" appears, and the software does not start.  Some titles require specific files that are located on the Application Recovery CD. Insert the disc, and try starting the program again.  Make sure you place the CD
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    connected to the docking station, some PC Cards may change the drive letters of the disk drives in the docking station. If this occurs, an application you are Card while using that application.  Change the drive letters of the disk drives of the docking station or of the PC Card. Refer to
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    What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions? Using the preinstalled SonicStage software's Record function to create CDs on your VAIO® computer, if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all of the necessary components for CD-R and CD-RW capability. Page 165
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    I cannot use the DVgate software. If your computer is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode, you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software. Please select another profile. Preferably, connect your computer to AC power when using these features. Page 166
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    Troubleshooting i.LINK Devices I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO after returning from a power saving mode (Standby a connection. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed only to des ignate that a produc t c s ys tem, s uc h as C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating
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    Troubleshooting i.LINK Devices I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO after returning from a power saving mode (Standby a connection. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed only to des ignate that a produc t c s ys tem, s uc h as C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating
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    Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work.  Make sure the telephone cable is (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.)  If you are still experiencing problems, use the supplied Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the modem drivers. See To use the Application Recovery CD(s) for
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    Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work.  Make sure the telephone cable is (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.)  If you are still experiencing problems, use the supplied Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the modem drivers. See To use the Application Recovery CD(s) for
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    to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet service provider (ISP), do the following:  Ask your telephone company to verify problem is fax-related, make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems.  If you are having a problem
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    Troubleshooting Audio My powered by batteries, make sure the batteries are inserted properly and are charged.  If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack, disconnect the cable.  If you are still experiencing problems, use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the drivers
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    Troubleshooting Audio My powered by batteries, make sure the batteries are inserted properly and are charged.  If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack, disconnect the cable.  If you are still experiencing problems, use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the drivers
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    the left portion of the window, click the power management profile you want to set. Maximum Battery Life is the default selection when your computer runs on battery power. 3. In the right portion of the window, double-click CPU Control. The list of CPU control options appears. 4. Click Performance
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    My microphone does not work. If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. See Connecting an External Microphone for more information. Page 175
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    Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media I cannot open image files.  If the Sony MemoryStick dialog box does not appear when you first insert a Memory Stick media, you can: 1. Click Start, and then My Computer. The My Computer window appears. 2. Click the Sony MemoryStick icon. If your images are not
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    Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media I cannot open image files.  If the Sony MemoryStick dialog box does not appear when you first insert a Memory Stick media, you can: 1. Click Start, and then My Computer. The My Computer window appears. 2. Click the Sony MemoryStick icon. If your images are not
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    Memory Stick media does not work. I cannot access the removable drive. To locate the Memory Stick media icon in your My Computer folder 1. Click the View menu, and select Refresh. 2. Wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the Memory Stick media. 3. Click the Sony MemoryStick icon. Page 178
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    Troubleshooting Wireless LAN Functions1 The computer cannot connect to a Wireless switch on the computer is in the ON position or the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted.  Make sure power to the access point is on.  Make sure the access point is displayed in the "Available networks" window.
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    Troubleshooting Wireless LAN Functions1 The computer cannot connect to a Wireless switch on the computer is in the ON position or the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted.  Make sure power to the access point is on.  Make sure the access point is displayed in the "Available networks" window.
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    on the computer is in the ON position or the Wireless LAN PC Card is properly inserted.  Check the access point settings. Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point.  Check if your computer and the access point are connected to one another.  Move your computer away from obstructions
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    other devices communicating via the access point.  If your access point interferes with other access points, change the access point channel. See your access point instructions for more information. Page 182
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    The communication speed is interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred. The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4-5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802.11b standard. High-rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate. Page 183
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    Connection Connection Status dialog box appears. icon on the taskbar, and click Status. The Wireless Network  Change the access point channel. See your access point instructions for more information. Page 184
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    Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print.  Make sure the printer is on, and the installed on your computer and that it has the correct printer drivers.  Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode.  The default setting for the printer port mode
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    Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print.  Make sure the printer is on, and the installed on your computer and that it has the correct printer drivers.  Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode.  The default setting for the printer port mode
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    Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO® computer or the preinstalled software. Refer to these resources in the order they are listed. Page 187
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    other important software settings. When your software is protected, you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states. 5 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered
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