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-FX702 and PCG-FX705 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™?49Generic 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 the correct phone plug59Using power saving modes60Using Normal mode60Using Standby mode60Using Hibernate mode61Entering Hibernate mode with the <Fn> key61Connecting peripheral devices62Connecting a port replicator63Attaching your computer to the port replicator64Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator66Connecting an external display67Connecting a computer display68Connecting a multimedia computer display69Connecting a TV70Connecting a projector71Connecting external speakers72Connecting an external microphone73Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) mouse74Connecting a printer75Connecting a printer using the USB connector75Connecting a printer using the printer connector76Connecting an i.LINK™ device77Connecting two VAIO computers77Connecting a digital video camera recorder78Connecting to a network (LAN)79Getting help80Sony support options80Printed documentation supplied with your notebook80Online documentation80Other sources of information82Troubleshooting83About the computer and software83My computer does not start83The message Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup appears at startup84My computer does not shut down85My computer locks up85My software program locks up or crashes86My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click86My mouse does not work86About the display86My LCD does not display anything86The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly87About CDs and floppy disks87My CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive tray does not open87I cannot play a CD-ROM87I cannot play a DVD-ROM87My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disk88When I double-click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into...89Why does my CD-RW drive not record at the highest speed? (PCG-FX702 and PCG-FX705 only)89The reading speed of CD-RWs is very slow89The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place90About sound90My speakers are not producing sound90My microphone does not work90About the modem91My internal modem does not work91My modem cannot establish a connection91My modem connection is slow91About peripherals92I cannot establish an i.LINK™ connection between two VAIO computers92I cannot use DV devices. The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears92My PC Card is not working92I cannot print93About digital video captures and DVgate94While I am recording images to a digital video device using DVgate, my system displays the messag...94About power management94The power management setting is not responding94Precautions95Changing the memory96Removing a memory module97Installing a memory module98Other 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: 1.59 MBPages: 111Language: EnglishOpen manual
Software GuideTable of ContentsRead this first2Notice2End user software license agreement2Energy Star®4Trademarks5Registering your VAIO6About the software on your computer7Sony software7DigitalPrint7DVgate7MovieShaker8Smart Capture8SonicStage8UI Design Selector9VAIO Edit Components (available on the application CD-ROM)9VAIO System Information9Product Recovery CD-ROMs9Operating system and other pre-installed software10Windows® XP Home Edition10Internet Explorer 6.010Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 5.011Adobe® Photoshop® Elements LE11QuickTime 5.011RealPlayer12Symantec Norton AntiVirus (setup file on hard drive)12VAIO Web Phone13WinDVD13Using Video software14Using DVgate14Using DVgate Motion15Capturing videos15Recording edited videos on a DV device17Adjusting the recording correction values17Adding files to the Record List18Recording on the DV device20Using DVgate Still21Capturing pictures22Saving the captured pictures24Using DVgate Assemble25Creating an Assemble List25Editing AVI files26Combining still images with video images27Saving the edited video28Using MovieShaker29Importing images and sound clips31Creating a movie31Editing clips and scenes33Saving a movie34Using Smart Capture35Capturing still images35Displaying captured images in Still Viewer36Sending still images via e-mail36Shooting video clips37Sending video clips via e-mail38Managing audio files with SonicStage39Recording a CD41Transferring songs (check in/out)42Checking out songs42Checking in songs43Additional features44Using DigitalPrint45Importing photos47Printing photos49Decorating photos50Creating a photo album52Creating labels54Customizing your computer56Managing power56Selecting display modes57Using the Dual Display function58Selecting the Dual Display mode59Setting the colours and resolution for each display60Customizing the virtual desktop60Deactivating the Dual Display function61Configuring your modem62Updating the modem driver63Changing your windows design with the UI Design Selector program64Setting a Sony wallpaper65Selecting a Sony screen saver66Installing and updating applications67Installing software67Changing or removing software68Uninstalling software69Caution70Windows® File protection70File Signature verification70Downloading software71Managing drivers72Installing a driver72Checking the driver's installation73Updating a driver74Uninstalling a driver75Restoring drivers76Downloading drivers78Using the product recovery CD-ROMs79Performing an application recovery80Reinstalling a device driver from the application CD80Performing a system recovery81Notes on performing a system recovery82Using partitioned drives82Starting the system recovery procedure83Recovering the system without changing partition sizes84Recovering the system with modified partition sizes84Manually changing partition sizes85Resetting the default partition sizes86Aborting the system recovery process87Size: 716 KBPages: 87Language: EnglishOpen manual
Software GuideTable of ContentsRead this first2Notice2End user software license agreement2Energy Star®4Trademarks5Registering your VAIO6About the software on your computer7Sony software7DigitalPrint7DVgate7MovieShaker8Smart Capture8SonicStage8UI Design Selector9VAIO Edit Components (available on the application CD-ROM)9VAIO System Information9Product Recovery CD-ROMs9Operating system and other pre-installed software10Windows® XP Home Edition10Internet Explorer 6.010Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 5.011Adobe® Photoshop® Elements LE11QuickTime 5.011RealPlayer12Symantec Norton AntiVirus (setup file on hard drive)12VAIO Web Phone13WinDVD13Using Video software14Using DVgate14Using DVgate Motion15Capturing videos15Recording edited videos on a DV device17Adjusting the recording correction values17Adding files to the Record List18Recording on the DV device20Using DVgate Still21Capturing pictures22Saving the captured pictures24Using DVgate Assemble25Creating an Assemble List25Editing AVI files26Combining still images with video images27Saving the edited video28Using MovieShaker29Importing images and sound clips31Creating a movie31Editing clips and scenes33Saving a movie34Using Smart Capture35Capturing still images35Displaying captured images in Still Viewer36Sending still images via e-mail36Shooting video clips37Sending video clips via e-mail38Managing audio files with SonicStage39Recording a CD41Transferring songs (check in/out)42Checking out songs42Checking in songs43Additional features44Using DigitalPrint45Importing photos47Printing photos49Decorating photos50Creating a photo album52Creating labels54Customizing your computer56Managing power56Selecting display modes57Using the Dual Display function58Selecting the Dual Display mode59Setting the colours and resolution for each display60Customizing the virtual desktop60Deactivating the Dual Display function61Configuring your modem62Updating the modem driver63Changing your windows design with the UI Design Selector program64Setting a Sony wallpaper65Selecting a Sony screen saver66Installing and updating applications67Installing software67Changing or removing software68Uninstalling software69Caution70Windows® File protection70File Signature verification70Downloading software71Managing drivers72Installing a driver72Checking the driver's installation73Updating a driver74Uninstalling a driver75Restoring drivers76Downloading drivers78Using the product recovery CD-ROMs79Performing an application recovery80Reinstalling a device driver from the application CD80Performing a system recovery81Notes on performing a system recovery82Using partitioned drives82Starting the system recovery procedure83Recovering the system without changing partition sizes84Recovering the system with modified partition sizes84Manually changing partition sizes85Resetting the default partition sizes86Aborting the system recovery process87Size: 763 KBPages: 87Language: EnglishOpen 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-FX702 and PCG-FX705 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™?49Generic 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 the correct phone plug59Using power saving modes60Using Normal mode60Using Standby mode60Using Hibernate mode61Entering Hibernate mode with the <Fn> key61Connecting peripheral devices62Connecting a port replicator63Attaching your computer to the port replicator64Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator66Connecting an external display67Connecting a computer display68Connecting a multimedia computer display69Connecting a TV70Connecting a projector71Connecting external speakers72Connecting an external microphone73Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) mouse74Connecting a printer75Connecting a printer using the USB connector75Connecting a printer using the printer connector76Connecting an i.LINK™ device77Connecting two VAIO computers77Connecting a digital video camera recorder78Connecting to a network (LAN)79Getting help80Sony support options80Printed documentation supplied with your notebook80Online documentation80Other sources of information82Troubleshooting83About the computer and software83My computer does not start83The message Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup appears at startup84My computer does not shut down85My computer locks up85My software program locks up or crashes86My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click86My mouse does not work86About the display86My LCD does not display anything86The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly87About CDs and floppy disks87My CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive tray does not open87I cannot play a CD-ROM87I cannot play a DVD-ROM87My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disk88When I double-click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into...89Why does my CD-RW drive not record at the highest speed? (PCG-FX702 and PCG-FX705 only)89The reading speed of CD-RWs is very slow89The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place90About sound90My speakers are not producing sound90My microphone does not work90About the modem91My internal modem does not work91My modem cannot establish a connection91My modem connection is slow91About peripherals92I cannot establish an i.LINK™ connection between two VAIO computers92I cannot use DV devices. The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears92My PC Card is not working92I cannot print93About digital video captures and DVgate94While I am recording images to a digital video device using DVgate, my system displays the messag...94About power management94The power management setting is not responding94Precautions95Changing the memory96Removing a memory module97Installing a memory module98Other 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: 1.65 MBPages: 111Language: EnglishOpen manual
