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Your VAIO® computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK connector on the front of the system and a 6-pin i.LINK connector on the back of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is equipped with a 6-pin connector. A 6-pin connector supplies 10V to 12V. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK connector cannot exceed 6 watts. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a connected device. The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from your dealer or by contacting Sony at http://www.sony.com/accessories. To connect an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) device  Use the symbol to locate the i.link connector. Plug the i.LINK cable into this connector. See the manual that came with your i.LINK (IEEE-1394)-equipped device for more information on setting it up and using it. Enabling Smart Connect Your computer comes with preinstalled Smart Connect software. To enable faster startup, your computer ships with this software disabled. To enable Smart Connect: 1. Click the Start button, select Settings, and click Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears. 2. Click the System icon. The System Properties window appears. Click the Device Manager tab. 3. Double-click Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter. The Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter window appears. Click the Enable Device button. 4. Click OK. The Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter icon should no longer have an "X" on it. This means Smart Connect is now enabled. 5. Close all windows, and restart your computer in order for the new settings to take effect. Now your Smart Connect software is ready to use. Note that when you use Smart Connect to connect two VAIO computers, you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when the two computers are networked. See the Smart Connect online help for more information. Page 174

Section	Page
Notice to Users	1
Read Me First	2
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)	6
Supplementary Information	10
Recovering Microsoft® Word 2000	14
Standby Mode	18
Upgrading Your Computer	22
Hard Drive Partition	26
Switching Between NTSC and PAL Standards	30
VAIO Smart™ Keyboard Default Settings	34
Memory Upgrade Specifications	38
Restoring Outlook Express	42
Self-launching CDs	46
Enabling Smart Connect	50
If You Get an Error Message When Your Modem Tries to Dial	54
For Answers to Your Software Questions	58
Welcome	62
Features	66
Unpacking Your Computer	70
Computer and Supplied Accessories	74
Manuals	78
Recovery CDs	82
Other	86
Software Library	90
Back Panel Overview	94
Front Panel Overview	98
Setting Up Your Computer	102
Registering Your Computer	106
Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse	110
Connecting the Optional Palmrest	114
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software	118
VAIO Action Setup (PCV-R547DS/PCV-R549DS only)	122
Using the Wheel Mouse	126
Using the Standby Function	130
Standby Mode Indicators	134
Shutting Down Your Computer	138
Sony Digital Media Park Applications	142
Media Bar™	145
DVgate™ Applications	148
PictureGear™	151
Smart Capture	154
Using Digital Video	157
Connecting a Digital Video Recorder	160
Using DVgate	163
Hard Drive Partition	166
Applications That Use the TWAIN Driver	169
i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility	172
Enabling Smart Connect	175
Troubleshooting	178
Using the System Recovery CD(s)	191
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)	204
About the Software on Your Computer	217
About Your Recovery CDs	230
For Answers to Your Software Questions	243
Sony Service Center	256
Specifications	269
Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer	282
Removing the Cover	290
Inserting an Add-in Board	298
Adding Memory	306
Replacing the Lithium Battery	314
Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive	322
Replacing the Cover	330
Consumer Information Guide	338
Choosing a Location for Your Computer	344
Resources	350
Notes on Use	356
On the Power Source	362
On Disposal of the Lithium Battery	368
On Handling	374
On Installation	380
On Moisture Condensation	386
On Upgrading the System	392
On Handling an LCD Display	398
On Handling a CRT Display	404
On Using the Hard Disk Drive	410
On Handling Diskettes	416
On Handling CD or DVD Media	422
On Cleaning CD or DVD Media	428

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Your VAIO

computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK connector on the front of the system and a 6-pin

i.LINK connector on the back of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the

computer to the connected device if the device is equipped with a 6-pin connector. A 6-pin

connector supplies 10V to 12V. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK connector cannot

exceed 6 watts. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a connected device. The following

Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer:

VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. Sony

computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from your dealer or by

contacting Sony at

http://www.sony.com/accessories

To connect an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) device



Use the

symbol to locate the

i.link

connector. Plug the i.LINK cable into this connector.

See the manual that came with your i.LINK (IEEE-1394)-equipped device for more information on setting it up

and using it.

Enabling Smart Connect

Your computer comes with preinstalled Smart Connect software. To enable faster startup, your

computer ships with this software disabled. To enable Smart Connect:

Click the Start button, select Settings, and click Control Panel. The Control Panel window

appears.

Click the System icon. The System Properties window appears. Click the Device Manager

tab.

Double-click Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter. The Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter window appears.

Click the Enable Device button.

Click OK. The Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter icon should no longer have an "X" on it. This

means Smart Connect is now enabled.

Close all windows, and restart your computer in order for the new settings to take effect.

Now your Smart Connect software is ready to use. Note that when you use Smart Connect to

connect two VAIO computers, you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be

identified when the two computers are networked. See the Smart Connect online help for more

information.

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