User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Notice2Trademarks2Energy Star®3Safety information4Owner's record4Warnings4General4Audio/video5Connectivity5Optical disc drive5Regulatory information6Disposing of lithium ion batteries7Disposing of internal memory backup battery7Welcome8Documentation 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 pack24Inserting 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 Jog Dial™36Software supporting the Jog Dial™38Software not supporting the Jog Dial™38Using PC Cards39Inserting a PC Card39Removing a PC Card40Using Memory Stick™42Why Memory Stick™?42The future of Memory Stick™43Generic Memory Stick™44MagicGate Memory Stick™45MagicGate46SonicStage46Copyright protection46Compatible devices47Inserting a Memory Stick™48Removing a Memory Stick™49Write-protecting a Memory Stick™50Using the modem51Using power saving modes52Using Normal mode52Using Standby mode52Using Hibernate mode53Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive54Using the DVD function55Using the CD-RW function57Using the weight saver58Connecting 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 display65Connecting a TV66Connecting a projector68Connecting external speakers69Connecting an external microphone70Connecting an external mouse or keyboard71Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device72Connecting a USB mouse72Connecting a USB floppy disk drive73Inserting a floppy disk74Removing a floppy disk75Connecting a printer75Connecting a printer using the USB connector75Connecting a printer using the printer connector77Connecting an i.LINK™ device78Connecting a digital video camera recorder79Connecting two VAIO notebooks80Connecting to a network (LAN)80Getting help81Sony support options81Printed documentation supplied with your notebook81Online user guides on your hard disk drive81Other sources of information83Troubleshooting83About 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 crashes85My 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 properly86The window I have just closed continues to appear on my LCD87I cannot switch from LCD display to TV and vice versa87About CD-ROMs and floppy disks87My CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive tray or DVD-ROM drive tray does not open87I cannot play a CD-ROM87I cannot play a DVD-ROM88Why does my CD-RW drive not record at the highest speed?88When I double-click an application icon a message such as 'You must insert the application CD int...89The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed89The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place89My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette90The optional PCGA-UFD5 (USB) floppy disk drive is not recognized as drive A90About sound90My speakers are not producing sound90The sound of my notebook's fan is too loud91My microphone does not work91About the modem91My internal modem does not work91My modem cannot establish a connection92My modem connection is slow92About peripherals93I cannot use DV devices. The message 'DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off' appears93My PC Card is not working93I 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 responding94About i.LINK™ devices95I cannot establish an i.LINK™ connection between two VAIO computers95Precautions96Adding and removing memory*96Removing a memory module*98Adding a memory module99Viewing the amount of memory100Other precautions101On handling the hard disk101On handling the LCD screen101On using power source102On handling your notebook102On handling diskettes104On handling CD-ROMs104On using the battery pack105On using earphones106On handling the Memory Stick™106Glossary107Size: 3.75 MBPages: 113Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Notice2Trademarks2Energy Star®3Safety information4Owner's record4Warnings4General4Audio/video5Connectivity5Optical disc drive5Regulatory information6Disposing of lithium ion batteries7Disposing of internal memory backup battery7Welcome8Documentation 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 pack24Inserting 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 Jog Dial™36Software supporting the Jog Dial™38Software not supporting the Jog Dial™38Using PC Cards39Inserting a PC Card39Removing a PC Card40Using Memory Stick™42Why Memory Stick™?42The future of Memory Stick™43Generic Memory Stick™44MagicGate Memory Stick™45MagicGate46SonicStage46Copyright protection46Compatible devices47Inserting a Memory Stick™48Removing a Memory Stick™49Write-protecting a Memory Stick™50Using the modem51Using power saving modes52Using Normal mode52Using Standby mode52Using Hibernate mode53Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive54Using the DVD function55Using the CD-RW function57Using the weight saver58Connecting 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 display65Connecting a TV66Connecting a projector68Connecting external speakers69Connecting an external microphone70Connecting an external mouse or keyboard71Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device72Connecting a USB mouse72Connecting a USB floppy disk drive73Inserting a floppy disk74Removing a floppy disk75Connecting a printer75Connecting a printer using the USB connector75Connecting a printer using the printer connector77Connecting an i.LINK™ device78Connecting a digital video camera recorder79Connecting two VAIO notebooks80Connecting to a network (LAN)80Getting help81Sony support options81Printed documentation supplied with your notebook81Online user guides on your hard disk drive81Other sources of information83Troubleshooting83About 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 crashes85My 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 properly86The window I have just closed continues to appear on my LCD87I cannot switch from LCD display to TV and vice versa87About CD-ROMs and floppy disks87My CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive tray or DVD-ROM drive tray does not open87I cannot play a CD-ROM87I cannot play a DVD-ROM88Why does my CD-RW drive not record at the highest speed?88When I double-click an application icon a message such as 'You must insert the application CD int...89The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed89The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place89My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette90The optional PCGA-UFD5 (USB) floppy disk drive is not recognized as drive A90About sound90My speakers are not producing sound90The sound of my notebook's fan is too loud91My microphone does not work91About the modem91My internal modem does not work91My modem cannot establish a connection92My modem connection is slow92About peripherals93I cannot use DV devices. The message 'DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off' appears93My PC Card is not working93I 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 responding94About i.LINK™ devices95I cannot establish an i.LINK™ connection between two VAIO computers95Precautions96Adding and removing memory*96Removing a memory module*98Adding a memory module99Viewing the amount of memory100Other precautions101On handling the hard disk101On handling the LCD screen101On using power source102On handling your notebook102On handling diskettes104On handling CD-ROMs104On using the battery pack105On using earphones106On handling the Memory Stick™106Glossary107Size: 3.75 MBPages: 113Language: EnglishOpen manual
Software GuideTable of ContentsRead this first2Notice2End user software license agreement2Energy Star®4Trademarks5Starting your VAIO for the first time6Registering your VAIO6Overview7Launching software applications and websites8About the software on your computer9Sony software9DigitalPrint9DVgate9ImageStation (shortcut on desktop)10Jog Dial™ Utility10MovieShaker10PictureGear11PictureToy11PowerPanel11Smart Capture12SonicStage12Sony Notebook Setup12UI Design Selector13VisualFlow13Product Recovery CD-ROMs13Operating system and other pre-installed software14Windows® XP Professional * / Windows® XP Home Edition **14Internet Explorer 6.015Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 5.015Adobe® Photoshop® Elements16Adobe® Premiere® 6.1 LE*16Panorama Maker™ 200017QuickTime 5.017Real Entertainment Center18Symantec Norton AntiVirus (as setup on the hard drive)19WinDVD19Using Video software20Using DVgate21Using DVgate Motion22Capturing video22Recording edited videos on a DV device24Adjusting the recording correction values24Adding files to the Record List25Recording on the DV device27Using DVgate Still28Capturing pictures29Saving the captured pictures31Using DVgate Assemble32Creating an Assemble List32Editing AVI files34Combining still images with video images35Saving the edited video36Using MovieShaker37Importing images and sound clips39Creating a movie39Editing clips and scenes41Saving a movie42Using Smart Capture43Capturing still images43Displaying captured images in Still Viewer44Sending still images via e-mail44Shooting video clips45Sending video clips via e-mail46Managing audio files with SonicStage47Recording a CD50Transferring songs (check in/out)51Checking out songs51Checking in songs52Additional features53Using Imaging software54Using PictureGear55Creating a Collection56Viewing a Slide Show57Creating a Screen Saver58Creating a HTML Photo Album58Using PictureToy60Starting and quitting60Starting from Sony applications61Drawing and using pictures62Drawing freehand62Attaching stamps and balloons63Writing text63Managing pictures64Using VisualFlow66Using the sub-toolbar67Changing the view and display order68Displaying slide information68Using PictureGear and PictureToy with VisualFlow69Customizing your computer70Setting up your language*70Setting up your notebook with Sony Notebook Setup72Managing power with PowerPanel74Activating PowerPanel74Activating power management profiles75Main preset profiles75Other preset profiles76Selecting automatic profiles77Displaying detailed battery information78Displaying CPU information79Editing a power profile79Creating a power profile80Starting your favorite software with Jog Dial™81Defining Jog Dial™ settings82Modifying the Jog Dial™ application list83Using the internal timer83Selecting display modes84Configuring your modem85Changing your windows design with the UI Design Selector program86Setting a Sony wallpaper87Installing and updating applications88Installing software88Changing or removing software89Uninstalling software90Caution91Windows® File protection91File Signature verification91Downloading software92Managing drivers93Installing a driver93Checking the driver's installation94Updating a driver95Uninstalling a driver96Restoring your system97Downloading drivers99Using the product recovery CD-ROMs100Performing an application recovery100Reinstalling a device driver from the application CD101Performing a system recovery102Notes on performing a system recovery102Using partitioned drives103Starting the system recovery procedure103Recovering the system without changing partition sizes104Recovering the system with modified partition sizes105Manually changing partition sizes105Resetting the default partition sizes106Aborting the system recovery process107Size: 2.52 MBPages: 107Language: EnglishOpen manual
Software GuideTable of ContentsRead this first2Notice2End user software license agreement2Energy Star®4Trademarks5Starting your VAIO for the first time6Registering your VAIO6Overview7Launching software applications and websites8About the software on your computer9Sony software9DigitalPrint9DVgate9ImageStation (shortcut on desktop)10Jog Dial™ Utility10MovieShaker10PictureGear11PictureToy11PowerPanel11Smart Capture12SonicStage12Sony Notebook Setup12UI Design Selector13VisualFlow13Product Recovery CD-ROMs13Operating system and other pre-installed software14Windows® XP Professional * / Windows® XP Home Edition **14Internet Explorer 6.015Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 5.015Adobe® Photoshop® Elements16Adobe® Premiere® 6.1 LE*16Panorama Maker™ 200017QuickTime 5.017Real Entertainment Center18Symantec Norton AntiVirus (as setup on the hard drive)19WinDVD19Using Video software20Using DVgate21Using DVgate Motion22Capturing video22Recording edited videos on a DV device24Adjusting the recording correction values24Adding files to the Record List25Recording on the DV device27Using DVgate Still28Capturing pictures29Saving the captured pictures31Using DVgate Assemble32Creating an Assemble List32Editing AVI files34Combining still images with video images35Saving the edited video36Using MovieShaker37Importing images and sound clips39Creating a movie39Editing clips and scenes41Saving a movie42Using Smart Capture43Capturing still images43Displaying captured images in Still Viewer44Sending still images via e-mail44Shooting video clips45Sending video clips via e-mail46Managing audio files with SonicStage47Recording a CD50Transferring songs (check in/out)51Checking out songs51Checking in songs52Additional features53Using Imaging software54Using PictureGear55Creating a Collection56Viewing a Slide Show57Creating a Screen Saver58Creating a HTML Photo Album58Using PictureToy60Starting and quitting60Starting from Sony applications61Drawing and using pictures62Drawing freehand62Attaching stamps and balloons63Writing text63Managing pictures64Using VisualFlow66Using the sub-toolbar67Changing the view and display order68Displaying slide information68Using PictureGear and PictureToy with VisualFlow69Customizing your computer70Setting up your language*70Setting up your notebook with Sony Notebook Setup72Managing power with PowerPanel74Activating PowerPanel74Activating power management profiles75Main preset profiles75Other preset profiles76Selecting automatic profiles77Displaying detailed battery information78Displaying CPU information79Editing a power profile79Creating a power profile80Starting your favorite software with Jog Dial™81Defining Jog Dial™ settings82Modifying the Jog Dial™ application list83Using the internal timer83Selecting display modes84Configuring your modem85Changing your windows design with the UI Design Selector program86Setting a Sony wallpaper87Installing and updating applications88Installing software88Changing or removing software89Uninstalling software90Caution91Windows® File protection91File Signature verification91Downloading software92Managing drivers93Installing a driver93Checking the driver's installation94Updating a driver95Uninstalling a driver96Restoring your system97Downloading drivers99Using the product recovery CD-ROMs100Performing an application recovery100Reinstalling a device driver from the application CD101Performing a system recovery102Notes on performing a system recovery102Using partitioned drives103Starting the system recovery procedure103Recovering the system without changing partition sizes104Recovering the system with modified partition sizes105Manually changing partition sizes105Resetting the default partition sizes106Aborting the system recovery process107Size: 2.52 MBPages: 107Language: EnglishOpen manual
Software GuideTable of ContentsRead this first2Notice2End user software license agreement2Energy Star®4Trademarks5Starting your VAIO for the first time6Registering your VAIO6Overview7Launching software applications and websites8About the software on your computer9Sony software9DigitalPrint9DVgate9ImageStation (shortcut on desktop)10Jog Dial™ Utility10MovieShaker10PictureGear11PictureToy11PowerPanel11Smart Capture12SonicStage12Sony Notebook Setup12UI Design Selector13VisualFlow13Product Recovery CD-ROMs13Operating system and other pre-installed software14Windows® XP Professional * / Windows® XP Home Edition **14Internet Explorer 6.015Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 5.015Adobe® Photoshop® Elements16Adobe® Premiere® 6.1 LE*16Panorama Maker™ 200017QuickTime 5.017Real Entertainment Center18Symantec Norton AntiVirus (as setup on the hard drive)19WinDVD19Using Video software20Using DVgate21Using DVgate Motion22Capturing video22Recording edited videos on a DV device24Adjusting the recording correction values24Adding files to the Record List25Recording on the DV device27Using DVgate Still28Capturing pictures29Saving the captured pictures31Using DVgate Assemble32Creating an Assemble List32Editing AVI files34Combining still images with video images35Saving the edited video36Using MovieShaker37Importing images and sound clips39Creating a movie39Editing clips and scenes41Saving a movie42Using Smart Capture43Capturing still images43Displaying captured images in Still Viewer44Sending still images via e-mail44Shooting video clips45Sending video clips via e-mail46Managing audio files with SonicStage47Recording a CD50Transferring songs (check in/out)51Checking out songs51Checking in songs52Additional features53Using Imaging software54Using PictureGear55Creating a Collection56Viewing a Slide Show57Creating a Screen Saver58Creating a HTML Photo Album58Using PictureToy60Starting and quitting60Starting from Sony applications61Drawing and using pictures62Drawing freehand62Attaching stamps and balloons63Writing text63Managing pictures64Using VisualFlow66Using the sub-toolbar67Changing the view and display order68Displaying slide information68Using PictureGear and PictureToy with VisualFlow69Customizing your computer70Setting up your language*70Setting up your notebook with Sony Notebook Setup72Managing power with PowerPanel74Activating PowerPanel74Activating power management profiles75Main preset profiles75Other preset profiles76Selecting automatic profiles77Displaying detailed battery information78Displaying CPU information79Editing a power profile79Creating a power profile80Starting your favorite software with Jog Dial™81Defining Jog Dial™ settings82Modifying the Jog Dial™ application list83Using the internal timer83Selecting display modes84Configuring your modem85Changing your windows design with the UI Design Selector program86Setting a Sony wallpaper87Installing and updating applications88Installing software88Changing or removing software89Uninstalling software90Caution91Windows® File protection91File Signature verification91Downloading software92Managing drivers93Installing a driver93Checking the driver's installation94Updating a driver95Uninstalling a driver96Restoring your system97Downloading drivers99Using the product recovery CD-ROMs100Performing an application recovery100Reinstalling a device driver from the application CD101Performing a system recovery102Notes on performing a system recovery102Using partitioned drives103Starting the system recovery procedure103Recovering the system without changing partition sizes104Recovering the system with modified partition sizes105Manually changing partition sizes105Resetting the default partition sizes106Aborting the system recovery process107Size: 2.57 MBPages: 107Language: EnglishOpen manual
Specification GuideTable of ContentsPCG-GRX315D / PCG-GRX315E1PCG-GRX315MP / PCG-GRX316MP5PCG-GRX316SP9Size: 112 KBPages: 12Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Notice2Trademarks2Energy Star®3Safety information4Owner's record4Warnings4General4Audio/video5Connectivity5Optical disc drive5Regulatory information6Disposing of lithium ion batteries7Disposing of internal memory backup battery7Welcome8Documentation 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 pack24Inserting 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 Jog Dial™36Software supporting the Jog Dial™38Software not supporting the Jog Dial™38Using PC Cards39Inserting a PC Card39Removing a PC Card40Using Memory Stick™42Why Memory Stick™?42The future of Memory Stick™43Generic Memory Stick™44MagicGate Memory Stick™45MagicGate46SonicStage46Copyright protection46Compatible devices47Inserting a Memory Stick™48Removing a Memory Stick™49Write-protecting a Memory Stick™50Using the modem51Using power saving modes52Using Normal mode52Using Standby mode52Using Hibernate mode53Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive54Using the DVD function55Using the CD-RW function57Using the weight saver58Connecting 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 display65Connecting a TV66Connecting a projector68Connecting external speakers69Connecting an external microphone70Connecting an external mouse or keyboard71Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device72Connecting a USB mouse72Connecting a USB floppy disk drive73Inserting a floppy disk74Removing a floppy disk75Connecting a printer75Connecting a printer using the USB connector75Connecting a printer using the printer connector77Connecting an i.LINK™ device78Connecting a digital video camera recorder79Connecting two VAIO notebooks80Connecting to a network (LAN)80Getting help81Sony support options81Printed documentation supplied with your notebook81Online user guides on your hard disk drive81Other sources of information83Troubleshooting83About 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 crashes85My 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 properly86The window I have just closed continues to appear on my LCD87I cannot switch from LCD display to TV and vice versa87About CD-ROMs and floppy disks87My CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive tray or DVD-ROM drive tray does not open87I cannot play a CD-ROM87I cannot play a DVD-ROM88Why does my CD-RW drive not record at the highest speed?88When I double-click an application icon a message such as 'You must insert the application CD int...89The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed89The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place89My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette90The optional PCGA-UFD5 (USB) floppy disk drive is not recognized as drive A90About sound90My speakers are not producing sound90The sound of my notebook's fan is too loud91My microphone does not work91About the modem91My internal modem does not work91My modem cannot establish a connection92My modem connection is slow92About peripherals93I cannot use DV devices. The message 'DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off' appears93My PC Card is not working93I 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 responding94About i.LINK™ devices95I cannot establish an i.LINK™ connection between two VAIO computers95Precautions96Adding and removing memory*96Removing a memory module*98Adding a memory module99Viewing the amount of memory100Other precautions101On handling the hard disk101On handling the LCD screen101On using power source102On handling your notebook102On handling diskettes104On handling CD-ROMs104On using the battery pack105On using earphones106On handling the Memory Stick™106Glossary107Size: 3.81 MBPages: 113Language: EnglishOpen manual