User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Notice2Trademarks2ENERGY STAR®3Safety information4Owner's record4Warnings4General4Audio/video5Connectivity5Optical disc drive5Regulatory information6Disposing of lithium ion batteries7Welcome8Documentation pack9Printed documentation9Online documentation9Your notebook and its accessories11Ergonomic considerations12Using your notebook14Locating controls and connectors15Right15Left16Front17Back18Bottom19Connecting a power source20Using the AC adapter20Using the battery pack21Inserting the battery pack21Charging the battery pack22Removing the battery pack24Using the second battery pack25Inserting the second battery pack25Charging the second battery pack26Removing the second battery pack27Starting your notebook28Shutting down your notebook29Using the keyboard30Combinations and functions with the Windows key32Indicators33Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key34Using the touchpad35Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive36Using the CD-RW function (PCG-FX602 and PCG-FX604 only)37Using the DVD function38Using the weight saver40Using the floppy disk drive42Removing the floppy disk drive42Inserting the floppy disk drive43Inserting a floppy disk44Removing a floppy disk45Using PC Cards46Inserting a PC Card46Removing a PC Card48Using the Memory Stick™49Why Memory Stick™?49The future of Memory Stick™50Generic Memory Stick™51MagicGate Memory Stick™52MagicGate53SonicStage53Copyright protection53Compatible devices54Inserting a Memory Stick™56Removing a Memory Stick™57Write-protecting a Memory Stick™57Using the modem58Configuring the modem58Using power saving modes59Using Normal mode59Using Standby mode59Using Hibernate mode60Entering Hibernate mode with the <Fn> key60Connecting peripheral devices61Connecting a port replicator62Attaching your computer to the port replicator63Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator65Connecting an external display66Connecting a computer display67Connecting a multimedia computer display68Connecting a TV69Connecting a projector70Connecting external speakers71Connecting an external microphone72Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) mouse73Connecting a printer74Connecting a printer using the USB connector74Connecting a printer using the printer connector75Connecting an i.LINK™ device76Connecting a digital video camera recorder77Connecting to a network (LAN)78Getting help79Sony support options79Printed documentation supplied with your notebook79Online documentation79Other sources of information81Troubleshooting82About the computer and software82My computer does not start82The message Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup appears at startup83My computer does not shut down84My computer locks up84My software program locks up or crashes85My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click85My mouse does not work85About the display85My LCD does not display anything85The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly86About CDs and floppy disks86My CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive tray or DVD-ROM drive tray does not open86I cannot play a CD-ROM86I cannot play a DVD-ROM86My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disk87When I double-click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into...88Why does my CD-RW drive not record at the highest speed?88The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed88The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place89About sound89My speakers are not producing sound89My microphone does not work89About the modem90My internal modem does not work90My modem cannot establish a connection90My modem connection is slow90About peripherals91I cannot establish an i.LINK™ connection between two VAIO computers91I cannot use DV devices. The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears91My PC Card is not working91I cannot print92About digital video captures and DVgate93While I am recording images to a digital video device using DVgate, my system displays the messag...93About power management93The power management setting is not responding93Precautions94Changing the memory95Removing a memory module96Installing a memory module97Other precautions99On handling the hard disk99On handling the LCD screen99On using power source100On handling your notebook100On handling floppy disks102On handling CDs102On using the battery pack102On using headphones103On handling Memory Stick™ (optional accessory)103Glossary105Size: 1.62 MBPages: 111Language: EnglishOpen manual
Software GuideTable of ContentsRead this first2Notice2End user software license agreement2Energy Star®4Trademarks5Starting your VAIO for the first time6Registering your VAIO6About the software on your computer7Sony software7DigitalPrint7DVgate7MovieShaker8Smart Capture8SonicStage8UI Design Selector9VAIO Edit Components (available on the application CD-ROM)9VAIO System Information9Product Recovery CD-ROMs10Operating system and other pre-installed software10Windows® XP Home Edition10Internet Explorer 6.011Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 5.011Adobe® Photoshop® Elements LE12Panorama Maker™ 3.012QuickTime 5.012Real Entertainment Center13Symantec Norton AntiVirus (setup file on hard drive)13WinDVD14Using Video software15Using DVgate15Using DVgate Motion16Capturing video16Recording edited videos on a DV device18Adjusting the recording correction values18Adding files to the Record List19Recording on the DV device21Using DVgate Still22Capturing pictures22Saving the captured pictures25Using DVgate Assemble26Creating an Assemble List26Editing AVI files27Combining still images with video images28Saving the edited video29Using MovieShaker30Importing images and sound clips32Creating a movie32Editing clips and scenes34Saving a movie35Using Smart Capture36Capturing still images36Displaying captured images in Still Viewer37Sending still images via e-mail37Shooting video clips38Sending video clips via e-mail39Managing audio files with SonicStage40Recording a CD43Transferring songs (check in/out)44Checking out songs44Checking in songs45Additional features46Customizing your computer47Configuring your modem47Updating the modem driver48Changing your windows design with the UI Design Selector program50Setting a Sony wallpaper51Installing and updating applications52Installing software52Changing or removing software53Uninstalling software54Caution55Windows® File protection55File Signature verification55Downloading software56Managing drivers57Installing a driver57Checking the driver's installation58Updating a driver59Uninstalling a driver60Restoring your system61Downloading drivers63Using the product recovery CD-ROMs64Performing an application recovery65Reinstalling a device driver from the application CD65Performing a system recovery66Notes on performing a system recovery67Using partitioned drives67Starting the system recovery procedure68Recovering the system without changing partition sizes69Recovering the system with modified partition sizes69Manually changing partition sizes70Resetting the default partition sizes71Aborting the system recovery process72Size: 1.52 MBPages: 72Language: EnglishOpen manual
Software GuideTable of ContentsUnpacking4Hooking Up the System4About the CONTROL A1 Control System6Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System7Setting the Clock7Recording on an MD9Playing an MD12Notes on Recording13Useful Tips for Recording14Adjusting the Recording Level16Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)17(Time Machine Recording)18(Music Synchro-Recording)19Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player19Fading In and Out (Fader)21Recording on an MD Using a Timer22Using the Display23Locating a Specific Track25Locating a Particular Point in a Track26Playing Tracks Repeatedly26Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)27Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)28Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape29Fading In and Out (Fader)30Playing an MD Using a Timer31Falling Asleep to Music32Changing the Pitch (Pitch Control Function)32Setting the MD Deck Output33Playing With Different Tones (Digital Filter)34Notes on Editing35Erasing Recordings (Erase Function)35Erasing a Part of a Track (A-B Erase Function)37Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function)38Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function)39Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function)40Labeling Recordings (Title Function)41Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function)45Display Messages46System Limitations46Troubleshooting47Specifications48Guide to the Serial Copy Management System49Index50Table of Setup Menus52Self-Diagnosis Function53Déballage4Raccordement du système4Le système de commande CONTROL A16(Fonction A-B Erase)37CONTROL A17Réglage de l’horloge7(Fonction Divide)38(Fonction Combine)39Enregistrement sur un MD9Lecture d’un MD12(Fonction Move)40Titrage d’un enregistrement (Fonction Title)41Remarques sur l’enregistrement13Conseils utiles pour l’enregistrement14Réglage du niveau d’enregistrement16Messages affichés46Limites du système46l’enregistrement (Marquage de plage)17Guide de dépannage47Spécifications48Système de protection contre la copie abusive49(Enregistrement avec préstockage)18Index50Tableau des menus de réglage52Fonction d’autodiagnostic53synchro)19CD Sony19(Fondu)21Enregistrement programmé d’un MD22Utilisation de l’affichage23Localisation d’une plage donnée25Localisation d’un point donné sur une plage26Lecture répétée de plages26(Lecture aléatoire)27sur une cassette29Entrée et sortie en fondu (Fondu)30Lecture programmée d’un MD31Pour vous endormir en musique32(fonction de réglage de vitesse)32Réglage de la sortie de la platine MD33(filtre numérique)34Size: 1.56 MBPages: 108Languages: English, FrançaisOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Notice2Trademarks2ENERGY STAR®3Safety information4Owner's record4Warnings4General4Audio/video5Connectivity5Optical disc drive5Regulatory information6Disposing of lithium ion batteries7Welcome8Documentation pack9Printed documentation9Online documentation9Your notebook and its accessories11Ergonomic considerations12Using your notebook14Locating controls and connectors15Right15Left16Front17Back18Bottom19Connecting a power source20Using the AC adapter20Using the battery pack21Inserting the battery pack21Charging the battery pack22Removing the battery pack24Using the second battery pack25Inserting the second battery pack25Charging the second battery pack26Removing the second battery pack27Starting your notebook28Shutting down your notebook29Using the keyboard30Combinations and functions with the Windows key32Indicators33Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key34Using the touchpad35Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive36Using the CD-RW function (PCG-FX602 and PCG-FX604 only)37Using the DVD function38Using the weight saver40Using the floppy disk drive42Removing the floppy disk drive42Inserting the floppy disk drive43Inserting a floppy disk44Removing a floppy disk45Using PC Cards46Inserting a PC Card46Removing a PC Card48Using the Memory Stick™49Why Memory Stick™?49The future of Memory Stick™50Generic Memory Stick™51MagicGate Memory Stick™52MagicGate53SonicStage53Copyright protection53Compatible devices54Inserting a Memory Stick™56Removing a Memory Stick™57Write-protecting a Memory Stick™57Using the modem58Configuring the modem58Using power saving modes59Using Normal mode59Using Standby mode59Using Hibernate mode60Entering Hibernate mode with the <Fn> key60Connecting peripheral devices61Connecting a port replicator62Attaching your computer to the port replicator63Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator65Connecting an external display66Connecting a computer display67Connecting a multimedia computer display68Connecting a TV69Connecting a projector70Connecting external speakers71Connecting an external microphone72Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) mouse73Connecting a printer74Connecting a printer using the USB connector74Connecting a printer using the printer connector75Connecting an i.LINK™ device76Connecting a digital video camera recorder77Connecting to a network (LAN)78Getting help79Sony support options79Printed documentation supplied with your notebook79Online documentation79Other sources of information81Troubleshooting82About the computer and software82My computer does not start82The message Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup appears at startup83My computer does not shut down84My computer locks up84My software program locks up or crashes85My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click85My mouse does not work85About the display85My LCD does not display anything85The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly86About CDs and floppy disks86My CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive tray or DVD-ROM drive tray does not open86I cannot play a CD-ROM86I cannot play a DVD-ROM86My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disk87When I double-click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into...88Why does my CD-RW drive not record at the highest speed?88The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed88The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place89About sound89My speakers are not producing sound89My microphone does not work89About the modem90My internal modem does not work90My modem cannot establish a connection90My modem connection is slow90About peripherals91I cannot establish an i.LINK™ connection between two VAIO computers91I cannot use DV devices. The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears91My PC Card is not working91I cannot print92About digital video captures and DVgate93While I am recording images to a digital video device using DVgate, my system displays the messag...93About power management93The power management setting is not responding93Precautions94Changing the memory95Removing a memory module96Installing a memory module97Other precautions99On handling the hard disk99On handling the LCD screen99On using power source100On handling your notebook100On handling floppy disks102On handling CDs102On using the battery pack102On using headphones103On handling Memory Stick™ (optional accessory)103Glossary105Size: 1.67 MBPages: 111Language: EnglishOpen manual
