Hardware ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Notice2ENERGY STAR3Owner's record3Safety Information4General4Audio/video4Connectivity5Regulatory information6Disposing of lithium ion batteries8Disposing of internal memory backup battery8Welcome9Documentation pack10Printed documentation10Non-printed documentation11Further sources11Ergonomic considerations12Using your VAIO computer14Connecting a power source15Using the AC adapter15Using the battery pack15Inserting the battery pack16Charging the battery pack16Removing the battery pack17Using the second battery pack18Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup19Shutting down your computer safely21Using the keyboard22Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key22Troubleshooting sound23My speakers are not producing sound23Indicators24Using the touchpad25Using the disc drive26Reading and writing CDs and DVDs*26Playing DVDs27Troubleshooting optical disc drive28I cannot switch from LCD display to TV and vice versa28My disc drive tray does not open28I cannot play a disc28I cannot play a DVD29I cannot play a DVD when using two screens30The reading speed of CD/DVD-RWs is very slow30Why does my CD/DVD-RW drive not record at the highest speed?30The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed31The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place31Using the weight saver32Using PC Cards33Inserting a PC Card33Removing a PC Card34Troubleshooting PC Card35My PC Card is not working35Using the Memory Stick36Write-protecting a Memory Stick37Inserting a Memory Stick37Removing a Memory Stick38Using the modem39Troubleshooting the modem39My modem does not work or cannot establish a connection39My modem connection is slow40Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)42Communicating without Access Point (ad-hoc)43Communicating with an Access Point (infrastructure)45Wireless LAN channel selection46(a) With an Access Point ("Infrastructure")46(b) Without Access Point ("Ad-Hoc")46Troubleshooting Wireless LAN47I cannot use the Wireless LAN function47The Wireless LAN Access Point and your computer cannot communicate47The data transfer speed is slow47I cannot access the Internet48Using power saving modes49Using Normal mode49Using Standby mode49Using Hibernate mode50Troubleshooting power management52The power management setting is not responding52Managing power with PowerPanel53Activating PowerPanel54Activating power management profiles54Running on AC54Running on batteries55Selecting automatic profiles when running on batteries56Displaying detailed battery information57Editing a power profile58Creating a power profile58Connecting peripheral devices59Connecting a port replicator60Attaching your computer to the port replicator61Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator62Connecting an external display63Connecting a computer display64Connecting a multimedia computer display64Connecting a TV65Connecting a projector67Selecting display modes68Using the Dual Display function69Selecting the Dual Display mode70Setting the colours and resolution for each display70Customizing the virtual desktop71Deactivating the Dual Display function71Connecting external speakers72Troubleshooting sound72My speakers are not producing sound72Connecting an external microphone73Troubleshooting sound73My microphone does not work73Connecting an external mouse or keyboard74Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device75Connecting a USB mouse76Connecting a USB floppy disk drive77Inserting a floppy disk78Removing a floppy disk78Troubleshooting floppy disks79My USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk79The optional PCGA-UFD5/A (USB) floppy disk drive is not recognised as drive A79Connecting a printer80Connecting a printer using the USB connector80Connecting a printer using the printer connector81Connecting an i.LINK device82Connecting a digital video camera recorder83Connecting two VAIO notebooks83Troubleshooting i.LINK devices84I cannot establish an i.LINK connection between two VAIO computers84When I record images to a digital video device using DVgate, I see an error message84I cannot use digital devices84Connecting to a network (LAN)85Upgrading your VAIO computer86Adding and removing memory*86Removing and installing a memory module88Viewing the amount of memory90Getting help91Sony support options91Other sources of information91e-Support92What is e-Support?92Who can use e-Support?92How can I access the e-Support portal?92Can I submit questions in my native language?93Can I submit my questions at any time?93Is there a cost involved for using e-Support?93How do I know when the e-Support Team has handled my query/case?93Precautions94On handling the hard disk95On handling the LCD screen95On using the power source96On handling your computer96On handling floppy disks98On handling discs98On using the battery pack99On using headphones100On handling Memory Sticks100Trademarks101Size: 1.08 MBPages: 101Language: EnglishOpen manual
Software GuideTable of ContentsRead this first2Notice2Energy Star®2Trademarks3Registering your VAIO4About the software delivered with your computer5Sony software6Click to DVD®6DVgate6DVgate Plus7EverQuest7Giga Pocket8HotKey Utility8ISP Selector8Memory Stick Formatter9PictureGear Studio9PowerPanel9SonicStage10SonicStage Mastering Studio10Sony Notebook Setup10Sony Style Imaging (shortcut on the desktop)11UI Design Selector11VAIO Action Setup11VAIO Edit Components 2.112VAIO Media 2.512VAIO System Information12VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc13Operating system and other software14Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 114Windows® XP Home Edition with Service Pack 114Internet Explorer 6.015Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 5.115Adobe® Reader 6.016Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 2.016Adobe® Premiere® 6.0 LE17Drag'n Drop CD+DVD17Microsoft® Works18MoodLogic18PowerDVD for VAIO19QuickTime 6.119RealOne Player20Norton Internet Security 200320Windows Media Player 921Windows Movie Maker 221WinDVD for VAIO21Using VAIO Media 2.523What is VAIO Media?23VAIO Media Setup 2.524VAIO Media Platform 2.524VAIO Media Redistribution 2.526VAIO Media 2.527VAIO Media - Music 2.527VAIO Media - Photo 2.527VAIO Media - Video 2.528VAIO Media - TV 2.528Customising your computer29Setting up your language with Windows® XP Professional30Configuring your modem32Updating the modem driver33Changing your windows design with the UI Design Selector program34Setting a Sony wallpaper35Installing and updating applications36Installing software37Changing or removing software39Caution40Windows® File protection40File Signature verification40Downloading software41Managing drivers42Installing a driver43Checking the driver's installation44Updating a driver46Uninstalling a driver47Restoring a driver48Downloading drivers50Size: 395 KBPages: 50Language: EnglishOpen manual
