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Getting Help Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence: 1 VAIO Notebook Computer Read Me First 2 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 3 Online User Guide 4 Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software 5 Knowledge Database Contains a complete list of the items that ship with your computer, product specifications, software support information, and the most up-to-date information on using your computer. Explains how to use your notebook computer and connect peripheral devices. This electronic version of the User Guide contains additional information on the preinstalled software titles. You can access this guide from the Windows Start menu by selecting Programs/VAIO/ Documentation. Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files. You can access the online help files from the Help menu in the specific application. A printed manual is available for some applications. Provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport/ 73

Section	Page
Notice to Users	2
Safety Information	3
Owner’s Record	3
Regulatory Information	3
FCC Part 68	4
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)	5
Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)	5
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY	5
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE	6
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA	6
Contents	9
Welcome	11
About the User Guide	11
Ergonomic Considerations	12
Using Your Notebook Computer	15
Locating the Controls and Connectors	15
Front	15
Left	16
Right	17
Back	17
Bottom	18
Connecting a Power Source	19
Using the AC Adapter	19
Using Battery Power	20
To insert the battery pack	20
To charge the battery pack	21
To remove the battery pack	22
Starting Your Computer	24
Shutting Down Your Computer	25
Registering Windows® 98	26
Registering Your Computer	27
Using the Keyboard	28
Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key	30
Indicators	31
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key	32
Using the Touchpad	34
Using the Floppy Disk Drive	35
To insert a diskette	35
To remove a diskette	35
To remove the floppy disk drive	36
To reinsert the floppy disk drive	36
Using the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Drive	37
To insert a disc	37
To play DVD-ROMs	38
Using PC Cards	39
To insert a PC card	39
To remove a PC card	41
Using Infrared Communication Devices	42
To use infrared communication with a digital still camera	42
To use infrared communication with another computer	42
Using Power Saving Modes	44
Normal Mode	44
System Idle Mode	44
To activate System Idle mode	44
To return to normal mode	44
System Suspend Mode	45
To activate System Suspend mode	45
To return to normal mode	45
System Hibernation Mode	45
To activate System Hibernation mode	45
To return to normal mode	45
Using a Second Battery Pack	46
To insert a second battery pack	46
To charge the second battery pack	47
To remove the second battery pack	47
Using the Weight Saver	48
To attach the weight saver	48
To remove the Weight Saver	49
Connecting Peripheral Devices	51
Connecting a Phone Line	52
Connecting the Port Replicator	53
To attach your computer to the port replicator	54
To remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off	56
Connecting a Printer	57
To connect a printer	57
Connecting an External Display	58
To connect a computer display	58
To connect a multimedia computer display	59
To connect a projector	60
To select a display	60
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard	61
To connect an external mouse or keyboard	61
Connecting External Speakers	62
To connect external speakers	62
Connecting an External Microphone	63
To connect an external microphone	63
Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device	64
To connect a digital still camera	64
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder	65
To connect a digital video camera recorder	65
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device	66
To connect a USB device	66
Customizing Your Notebook Computer	67
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen	67
Notebook Setup Tabs	68
Controlling Power Management	69
Power Management Profiles	69
Power Management Commands	70
To activate PowerPanel	71
To customize the power management settings	71
Displaying Battery Information	72
Activating BatteryScope	72
To activate BatteryScope	72
Battery Icon Descriptions	73
Displaying Detailed Battery Information	73
To display information on individual batteries	74
To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system	74
Selecting the Display Mode	75
Using a CRT or Projector	77
Display Specifications	78
LCD Display Mode	78
External Display Mode	78
Starting Your Favorite Software with Programmable Power Key (PPK) Setup	79
Programmable Power Keys	79
To use the PPK Setup window:	79
Using the internal Timer:	80
Using the Dual Display Function	81
Selecting dual display mode	81
Setting the colors and resolution for each display	82
Customizing the virtual desktop	82
Releasing the dual display setting	82
Getting Help	83
Troubleshooting	85
My computer does not start	85
When I turn on my computer, the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not...	85
My LCD does not display anything	86
The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly	86
My computer “locks up”	86
My software program “locks up” or crashes	87
My DVD-ROM drive tray does not open	87
I cannot play a CD-ROM	87
I cannot play a DVD-ROM	87
When I click an application icon a message appears, such as “You must insert the application CD i...	88
My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette	88
My speakers have no sound	88
My modem does not work	89
My microphone does not work	89
My mouse does not work	89
My touchpad does not work	90
I cannot use DV devices. The message “DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off” appears.	90
My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click	90
My computer does not shut down	90
My PC card is not working	91
The sound of my computer’s fan is too loud	91
I cannot print	91
Replacing the Internal Backup Battery	92
To replace the backup battery	92
To set date and time	92
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs	94
Using the System Recovery CD(s)	94
To use the System Recovery CD(s)	95
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD	95
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)	96
To use the Application Recovery CD(s)	96
Notes on Use	97
On Handling the LCD Screen	97
On the Power Source	97
On Handling	98
On Installation	98
On Moisture Condensation	99
On Handling Diskettes	99
On Handling CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs	99
On Cleaning CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs	100
On Using Batteries	100
On Maintenance	101
Adding Memory	102
Limited Warranty Statement	103
Notebook Computer Warranty	103
GARANTIE RESTREINTE	105
Battery Limited Warranty	107
GARANTIE RESTREINTE	107
Index	109
A	109
B	109
C	109
D	110
E	110
F	111
G	111
H	111
I	111
K	111
L	111
M	112
N	112
O	112
P	112
R	113
S	113
T	114
U	114
V	114