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Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the VAIO User Guide. This User Guide provides detailed informatio

Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on thescreen u

Adjusting the screen resolution 1.Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel and Appearance and Themes. 2.Click Display to acce

Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. See the VAIO®Computer Specifications

Precautions and Procedures The procedures described below assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personalcomputers

Typical Expansion Memory Configuration Models with 256 MB Memory Total System Memory Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB) 256 MB 256 0 384 MB 256 128 512 MB

Typical Expansion Memory Configuration Models with 256 MB Memory Total System Memory Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB) 256 MB 256 0 384 MB 256 128 512 MB

Models with 512 MB Memory Total System Memory Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB) 512 MB 512 640 MB 512 128 768 MB 512 256 1 GB 512 512 Page 105

Removing a Memory Module Your computer may come with two memory modules already installed in the memory bay. To upgrade your memory, youmay need to re

Installing a Memory Module Your computer may come with one memory module installed. To upgrade your computer's overall memory capacity, you canin

Confirming Added Memory Capacity To check the amount of memory on your computer 1.Restart the computer. 2.Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and cli

Using the Recovery CDs This section provides you with details on your Sony Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. Application and System Recov

Using the Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial Control and Jog Dial Navigator software, which enables you to scroll throughpro

Application and System Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. You will need an optical driv

Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities. Page 111

Using the Application Recovery CD(s) The Application Recovery CD(s) utility enables you to reinstall individual software programs, device drivers, and

If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contactSony Customer Support at 1-888-4-

Using the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD(s) enables you to format your hard disk drive and restores all original software programs. Your

Your system 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 Reco

About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This sectio

Software Overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below, depending on the configuration you purchased.Preinstalled s

PC-Cillin® 2000 Trend Micro, Inc. PC-Cillin software provides portable, easy-to-use, real-time antivirus security at your computer's entry point

VAIO Support Agent provides immediate, interactive, online support with information about your preinstalled software andanswers to frequently asked qu

Using the Jog Dial Control Locating and Using the Jog Dial Control To use the Jog Dial Control Turn the Jog Dial Control to scroll up and down a

Software Support Information Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®, Photoshop® Elements Trial Version (Adobe Systems Inc.) Web site http://www.adobe.com e-mail te

1 Support from 900-555-4932 is fee-based. Support from 800-644-3193 is automated and free of c harge. QuickTime® (Apple Computer, Inc.) Web site ht

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 theWeb at http://w

Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems havesimple solutions, so

Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer does not start. Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on. Make sure the powe

Troubleshooting Your Computer My computer does not start. Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on. Make sure the powe

My computer starts but a BIOS error appears. When the battery is low on power, it may not start your system properly. The message "Press <F1&g

My computer starts, but the message "Operating system not found" appears, and Windows does not start. Make sure there is no floppy disk in t

My computer stops responding or does not turn off. It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer command on the Windows® Start menu

The power management does not respond. Your computer's operating system may become unstable if a lower power state, such as Hibernate, is initia

Using the Jog Dial Navigator icon The Jog Dial Navigator icon appears on the taskbar when you turn on your computer. A second Jog Dial Navigatorico

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

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank. Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on. Make sure the power i

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen My LCD screen is blank. Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on. Make sure the power i

My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen. Press the Windows and "D" keys twice to refresh the screen. Page 133

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 m

I want to change the video resolution of my display. 1.Click Start on the taskbar, and then Control Panel. 2.Click Appearance and Themes, and then cli

I want to change the display resolution for AV Out. 1.Make sure your computer was started with the AV Out jack plugged in. 2.Click Start on the taskba

I 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 c

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work. If you connected a mouse to your computer, make sure the mouse is plugged into the mou

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad My mouse does not work. If you connected a mouse to your computer, make sure the mouse is plugged into the mou

Using the Indicate Window The Indicate Window appears as a floating window on your desktop when you use the Jog Dial Control or when youdouble-click

My touchpad does not work properly. Make sure another mouse was not installed. Try restarting your computer. Follow these steps: 1.Press the Windows

The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse. Try restarting the computer. Follow these steps: 1.Press the Windows key. 2.Press the &q

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive icon doesn't appear even though it is connected. Make sure the flo

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices My floppy disk drive icon doesn't appear even though it is connected. Make sure the flo

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 tha

My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly. Make sure the disc label is facing up. If the disc requires software, make sure the software

Why does it take longer for the optical drive to read some types of CDs? The reading speed for a CD-RW is slower than the reading speed for a CD-ROM o

My optical drive tray does not open. Make sure the computer is turned on. Press the Eject button on the optical drive. Click Start on the Windows®

I cannot use Digital Video (DV) devices. The message "DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turnedoff" appears. Make sure the DV device

My PC Card does not work. Make sure the PC Card is installed properly. Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating sy

Using Jog Dial Launcher Jog Dial Launcher lists a menu of programs installed on your computer. You can use the Jog Dial Control to scroll and openth

Troubleshooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes. Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical supp

Troubleshooting the Software My software program stops responding or crashes. Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical supp

When I click a program icon, the message "You must insert the Application CD into your optical drive"appears, and the program does not start

What software program do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions? Using the preinstalled SonicStage software's Record function to create CDs on y

Troubleshooting i.LINK Devices I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable. 1.Disconnect the i.LINK®1 cable

Troubleshooting i.LINK Devices I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable. 1.Disconnect the i.LINK®1 cable

Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work. Make sure the telephone cable is plugged into the cable jack. See Connecting a Telephone Cable for

Troubleshooting the Modem My modem does not work. Make sure the telephone cable is plugged into the cable jack. See Connecting a Telephone Cable for

My modem connection is slow. Your computer is equipped with a V.90 compatible modem. Many factors may influence modem connection speed, includingtelep

Troubleshooting Audio My speakers have no sound. If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+Shift+F3 or use the center Jog Dial Control to t

Using Application and Scroll modes Jog Dial Navigator operates in one of two modes: Scroll or Application. Once an application is open, you can easily

Troubleshooting Audio My speakers have no sound. If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+Shift+F3 or use the center Jog Dial Control to t

My volume dial control does not work. Your volume dial control will work only when the Volume icon is set to an audible level. Use the Volume icon t

My microphone does not work. If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jack. See Connecting anE

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

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

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 Vi

Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print. Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to both the printer and your com

Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print. Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to both the printer and your com

Getting Help Sony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO® computer or the preinstalledsoftware. Refer to thes

Support Options If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled software, refer to the following sources for answers in thesequence list

Selecting Application mode To select Application mode, click APPS on the Indicate Window. When you select Application mode, the Jog Dial Guide or JogD

Selecting Scroll mode No windows appear when you select the Scroll mode. Simply turn the Jog Dial Control and the active window will scroll upand down

Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings You can change the Jog Dial Navigator settings to modify the Jog Dial Navigator functionality and appearance. To

Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes the following aspects of your new computer: Using the Keyboard Using the Touchpad Using the Jog Dia

Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer comes with an optical disc drive. For information on the particular drive installed on your computer, see W

Inserting a disc When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. See Controlling Power Consumption formore informatio

Ejecting a disc When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode, you cannot eject a disc. See Controlling Power Consumption formore information

Playing a DVD 1.Turn your computer on. If your computer is already turned on, close any open software applications. 2.Insert the DVD into the optical

Playing an audio CD 1.Turn your computer on. If your computer is already turned on, close any open software applications. 2.Insert the CD into the opt

Writing to a CD-RW or CD-R disc1 Before you write to a CD-RW or CD-R, read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best wri

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 cau

Using PC Cards Your computer includes two PC Card slots. PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices such as another harddisk drive, or a

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 th

To remove a PC Card If your computer is turned on, follow these instructions. If your computer is turned off, skip to step number 5. 1.Close all softw

Using the Keyboard Your computer's keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specificco

Using Memory Stick Media This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. The medium isspec

Types of Memory Stick media The following two types of Memory Stick media can be used with your computer: MagicGate 1 Memory Stick media (hereafter

Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media, as it may eject completely from the slot. 1 M agicGate Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony

Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwr

Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it. If you need to reformat Memory Stick media,follo

Notes on using Memory Stick media When the write-protect tab of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK, data cannot be recorded or erased. Before usi

Using the Multipurpose Bay You may install a variety of devices into the multipurpose bay to expand your computer's functionality. The multipurpo

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 compute

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 de

To remove a device while the computer is on Before disconnecting the device, close any active programs to help prevent data loss. 1.Double-click t

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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 dis

Using the Floppy Disk Drive Whether you installed the supplied floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay or connected an external USB floppy diskdri

To insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive 1.Hold the floppy disk with the label facing up. 2.Push the floppy disk gently into the drive until

To remove a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive 1.Close all software programs that were opened from the disk and wait for the LED indicator to turn

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

Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power management settingsto conser

Normal mode Normal mode is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. The power indicator displays green when yourcomputer is in this mode.

Standby mode In Standby Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The amberpower indicator fla

Hibernate mode In the Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off. The power indicatoris off in th

Notes on power saving modes When returning from Hibernate mode, the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer startsnormally.

Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function + F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. + Tab Switches the sele

Connecting a Telephone Cable You need to connect a telephone cable to take advantage of online services and the Internet. In order to register you

Networking With Your Computer With a Sony computer, you can easily set up or connect to a variety of networks. The Network Setup Wizard and NewConnect

Using Ethernet and Dial-up connections Local area networks (LANs) comprise a group of computers and associated devices within a small geographic area,

Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of peripherals, as discussed in the following section

Connecting a USB Device You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) device, such as a external mouse, keyboard, speaker, and microphone to yourcomput

To connect a USB device 1.Locate a USB port on the rear panel of your computer. 2.Plug one end of the USB cable (not supplied) into one of these port

Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer to your computer. However, make sure the USB device you want toconnect i

To connect a USB printer 1.Locate a USB port on the rear panel of the computer. 2.Plug one end of the USB printer cable (not supplied) into one of th

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

To connect to a parallel port printer 1.Locate the Printer port on the rear panel of the computer. 2.Plug one end of the printer cable (not supplied)

Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on, flashes amber in Standby mode, and turns offwhen the

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 60

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 aud

Connecting an Audio-Video Device You can connect an audio-video (AV) device, such as a TV or a VCR, to your computer. Page 62

To connect an AV device 1.Locate the AV Out jack on the left panel of the computer. 2.Plug one end of the supplied AV cable into this jack, and plug t

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 functionto

Connecting an i.LINK Audio-Video Device You can connect an i.LINK®1 enabled digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® S400 (IEEE 1394) port on you

To connect a digital video camera recorder 1.Plug one end of the i.LINK® cable (not supplied) into the i.LINK port on the left panel of the computer.

Notes on connecting an i.LINK device Only the Sony digital video camera port labeled DV IN/OUT or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. Do not connect more

Connecting an External Display You can connect any of the following external displays to your computer. Computer display (monitor) Multimedia comput

To connect a computer display 1.Turn off the computer before you connect the computer display. 2.Locate the VGA (Monitor) port. 3.Plug the display ca

Indicator lights Light On Off Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active. The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area areacti

To connect a multimedia computer display 1.Turn off the computer before you connect the multimedia computer display. 2.Locate the AV Out jack on the l

To connect a projector 1.Turn off the computer before you connect the projector. 2.Locate the VGA (Monitor) port and the Headphone jack on the compu

Changing the display when connecting an external computer display or projector When you connect an external display to the VGA (Monitor) port, you ca

Connecting with another VAIO computer The preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to use a compatible i.LINK®1 cable (not sup

To connect two VAIO computers 1.Connect one end of the i.LINK cable to the i.LINK port on each computer. 2.Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and cl

Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers (not supplied). Do not place flopp

To connect external speakers 1.Make sure that your speakers are designed for computer use. 2.Turn down the volume of the speakers. 3.Locate the Headph

Notes on connecting external speakers Do not connect external speakers to the AV Out jack. Connecting speakers to this jack will not damage thespeake

Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone (not supplied). Page 78

To connect an external microphone 1.Make sure that your microphone is designed for computer use. 2.Locate the Microphone jack on the left panel of th

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 ava

To record from a microphone or audio device You can record messages, memos, or other recordings in analog by connecting a microphone or other audio de

Adjusting the volume for playing CDs or DVDs To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs, use the Volume icon on the Windows® taskbar or the volume

Expanding Your Computer Capabilities You can connect the following peripheral devices to your computer to expand its capabilities and enhance its vers

Personal Digital Assistant A handheld PDA is the quintessential personal planner and entertainment center that fits in your pocket. With a PDA, youcan

Wireless LAN Access Point The Wireless LAN Access Point is designed for building a wireless Local Area Network (LAN) environment. You can easilybuild

Wireless LAN PC Card You can purchase an external Wireless LAN PC Card separately, but your computer (depending on the model youpurchased) may already

Customizing Your VAIO Computer The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer's default settings. Displaying Battery Inform

Displaying Battery Information You can display information for each of the batteries in your computer. The following section briefly describes how to

To view battery information 1.Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2.Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Optio

To view the power icon on the taskbar 1.Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2.Click Performance and Maintenance, and click P

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Power icon descriptions Power icon Power status Computer is running on AC power. Computer is running on AC power and charging the battery. Battery is

Controlling Power Consumption You can use the preset power schemes or you can customize the power scheme settings to conserve power. By using thepower

To set your battery alarm You can set your computer to notify you when your battery charge reaches a certain level. 1.Click Start on the Windows® task

To use power saving modes You can use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action. Sta

To select a power scheme 1.Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2.Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options.

To create a power scheme 1.Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2.Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options.

To customize your power properties 1.Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2.Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Powe

Notes on batteries Storing the battery in extreme cold or heat may affect battery life. Battery life gradually diminishes with the age and use of th

Selecting the Display Mode This computer uses the NVIDIA video controller. When you connect an external monitor to the computer, you may selectwhich d

Changing the window design of Sony software To change the window design 1.Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2.In the left