Sony PCG-R505ESK User Manual

1ContentsWelcome...9Using Your VAIO Computer ...11Using the Keyboard...

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VAIO® Computer User Guide1005 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side, then gently turn it over on the touchpad space. Be careful not to detach th

Installing a Memory Module10110 Press the module into place until it clicks.11 Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your computer. Be caref

VAIO® Computer User Guide102Viewing MemoryTo view the amount of memory1 Restart the computer.2 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, then Settings, and

103About the Software on Your ComputerYour VAIO® computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This sect

VAIO® Computer User Guide104Overview of the Software on Your ComputerYour computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below, dependin

Overview of the Software on Your Computer105America Online®America Online, Inc.America Online is a popular Internet online service. Stay in touch with

VAIO® Computer User Guide106Microsoft® Office XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Corp.Microsoft Office XP software redefines the relationship between people and

Overview of the Software on Your Computer107PicoPlayer™Sony Electronics Inc.PicoPlayer software is a video player utility that enables you to use Giga

VAIO® Computer User Guide108RealPlayer®RealNetworks, Inc.RealPlayer software is a high-quality streaming media player that supports many digital media

Overview of the Software on Your Computer109SonicStage™Sony Electronics Inc.This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecesso

11Using Your VAIO ComputerThis section describes the following aspects of your new computer:❑ Using the Keyboard❑ Using the Touchpad❑ VAIO Action Setu

VAIO® Computer User Guide110Software Support InformationAdobe® Acrobat® Reader®, Photoshop® Elements, Premiere® LE (Adobe Systems Inc.)Apple QuickTime

Software Support Information111PC-Cillin® 2000 (Trend Micro, Inc.)Quicken® 2002 New User Edition (Intuit Inc.)RealJukebox®, RealPlayer® (RealNetworks,

VAIO® Computer User Guide112WinDVD® 2000 (InterVideo, Inc.)Web site http://www.intervideo.comtelephone 510-651-0888

Sony Service Center113Sony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Customer Service

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23VAIO AV APPLICATIONSYour VAIO® computer is preconfigured with a collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced mu

Change text in this variable definition to document title.24Overview of Preinstalled SoftwareDigitalPrintSony Electronics Inc.DigitalPrint image manag

Overview of Preinstalled Software25SonicStage™Sony Electronics Inc.The SonicStage jukebox application gives you all the tools you need to manage music

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DigitalPrint Software27DigitalPrint SoftwareDigitalPrint is designed to creatively manage your digital pictures. With its easy-to-use features, you ca

VAIO® Computer User Guide12Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform

Change text in this variable definition to document title.282 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box. You can enter a na

DigitalPrint Software293 Click Capture to capture still images. You can preview a thumbnail version of your pictures in the selection view window.4 Se

Change text in this variable definition to document title.30Using PhotoCollectionYou can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using your c

DigitalPrint Software311 Click the (Photo) icon to open the PhotoCollection window. A list of folders is displayed on the left side of the window, w

Change text in this variable definition to document title.326 Click Print All to print all pages, or click Print the selected page only to print a spe

DigitalPrint Software331 Click the (Edit) icon to open the PhotoDecor - New PhotoDecor window. A list of folders is displayed on the left side of th

Change text in this variable definition to document title.341 Click the (Album) icon to open the PhotoAlbum - New Album window. 2 Click Create New A

DigitalPrint Software356 Click Page List to edit your album. Customize your album by adding more pictures, decorations, or comments, or by deleting pa

Change text in this variable definition to document title.365 Click Print to complete the label-making process. Use the configuration buttons and drop

DVgate Software37DVgate SoftwareConnecting a digital video camcorderTurn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to your co

Using the Keyboard13Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks. For example, in many applic

Change text in this variable definition to document title.38❑ Keep the video head of your digital video device properly cleaned. Anomalies that you se

MovieShaker Software39MovieShaker SoftwareMovieShaker™ software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film

Change text in this variable definition to document title.40Creating movies with MovieShaker softwareUsing your imported clips, you can create a short

MovieShaker Software413 Click the Shake! button. A 30-second movie is automatically generated.4 Optional: Add text to your new movie by clicking on th

Change text in this variable definition to document title.423 Drag the Effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the E

MovieShaker Software433 Click Text Setting to create customized text. The Text Setting dialog box appears. Enter your text, and select the font, size,

Change text in this variable definition to document title.443 Select the format in which you want the movie to be saved.4 Click Next.5 Confirm that yo

MovieShaker Software45To upload MovieShaker files1 Locate the clips or video files that you want to upload to the ImageStation service, and import the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.467 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your uploaded pictures or movies. Follow the o

Smart Capture Software47Smart Capture SoftwareSmart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a i.LINK compatible digital camer

VAIO® Computer User Guide14IndicatorsIndicator lightsIndicator FunctionPower Light is green when the computer is powered on, flashes amber when the co

Change text in this variable definition to document title.48The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image, indicating that there is no

Smart Capture Software49The Still Image Options window has four tabs:❑ Capturing Mode — You can choose between Normal, Self-timer, or Panorama Capture

Change text in this variable definition to document title.50To capture a picture in Still mode1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the ima

Smart Capture Software51Using Net Movie Mode1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, click All Programs, point to Smart Capture, and click Smart Capture.

Change text in this variable definition to document title.52❑ Destination — Select a file destination for your movies when recording video clips.❑ Cap

Smart Capture Software533 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play/pause and stop buttons. Click the arrows or drag th

Change text in this variable definition to document title.54Using the ImageStation online service with Smart Capture softwareImageStationSM is an onli

Smart Capture Software55To upload with Still Viewer1 Click UPLOAD in the Still Viewer window. The ImageStation Login window appears. 2 For first-time

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SonicStage Software57SonicStage SoftwareSonicStage™ software is a new jukebox application that enables you to play and record from audio CDs and imp

Using the Keyboard15Combinations and functions with the Windows keyNum Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active.The character keys in the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.58❑ Internet tab — The browser view displays your connection to the Internet, enabling you

SonicStage Software59Recording from a CDYou can record songs from audio CDs and add them to playlists in SonicStage software.1 Insert an audio CD into

Change text in this variable definition to document title.604 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by clearing the check marks from the tracks

SonicStage Software61Transferring songs (Check-In/Check-Out)You can transfer songs between the playlists in the SonicStage software and external devic

Change text in this variable definition to document title.624 From the Playlist view panel, select the song to be checked out. To check out more than

SonicStage Software63Additional features❑ SonicStage Tutorial — SonicStage features are described in the Tutorial. The user-friendly interface instruc

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SonicStage Premium Software65SonicStage Premium SoftwareSonicStage™ Premium software* is a unique integrated software application that supports high q

Change text in this variable definition to document title.66❑ Listen to music from different audio sources, such as FM radio stations, audio CDs, MP3

SonicStage Premium Software67Devices❑ FM Tuner — Your VAIO® MX computer features a built-in FM tuner, enabling you to listen to and record from local

VAIO® Computer User Guide16Combinations and functions with the Fn keyShift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size. + R Displays t

Change text in this variable definition to document title.68To start SonicStage Premium software (First time)1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, and

SonicStage Premium Software69❑ Confirm playback settings each time SonicStage Premium software is launched.SonicStage Premium main window1234561011121

Change text in this variable definition to document title.701 Audio source iconsIdentifies the audio sources.2IMPORT buttonDisplays the Import window.

SonicStage Premium Software71Using the audio source iconsThe audio source icons initiate the functions of SonicStage Premium software for the related

Change text in this variable definition to document title.72Using the basic operationsThe functions and operation of each audio source is controlled t

SonicStage Premium Software73❑ Contents Panel — This window displays a list of songs from the audio source or from a Playlist. You can also view infor

Change text in this variable definition to document title.747 Click (Eject) on the Playback panel to eject the audio CD from the drive.Recording an

SonicStage Premium Software75desired Playlist by artist name, genre, or keywords.3 Double-click to select a Playlist.4 Double-click on a song to begin

Change text in this variable definition to document title.76To record songs to a MiniDisc1 Insert the audio CD into the optical drive. 2 Insert the Mi

SonicStage Premium Software772 Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel. A song list of the music on the Memory Stick media is

Using the Keyboard17Fn+ (F12)HibernateProvides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the state of the system and

Change text in this variable definition to document title.78Playing songs from a portable audio deviceSonicStage™ Premium software is preinstalled in

SonicStage Premium Software792 Click Show List on the Playback panel to view the Contents panel. A song list of the music on the external device or me

Change text in this variable definition to document title.80To use the MX Equalizer1 Click . The MX Equalizer window appears. Select the desired sound

SonicStage Premium Software81To use sound effect settings1 Click . A sound effects menu appears.2 Select the desired sound effect from the menu.3 Cli

Change text in this variable definition to document title.821 At the first use of SonicStage Premium software, a dialog box appears and prompts you to

SonicStage Premium Software83❑ Edit FM Playlist: Set up a Playlist to hold your recording session as a song.4 Move the Level Adjust slider to adjust t

Change text in this variable definition to document title.843 Drag the desired audio source icon to the Calendar, and drop it on the date you want the

SonicStage Premium Software85Additional information about Timer eventsIf you perform any of the following operations when a timer event is set to begi

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Additional Software Information87ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE INFORMATIONVAIO Edit Components SoftwareVAIO Edit Components is a software plug-in for Adobe® Pre

VAIO® Computer User Guide18Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll obj

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Legal Information89LEGAL INFORMATIONSONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINE

Change text in this variable definition to document title.90© 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission i

111Using the Recovery CDsThis section provides you with details on your Sony Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs.❑ Application and System Rec

VAIO® Computer User Guide112Application and System Recovery CDsYour computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs.

Using Your Recovery CDs113Using Your Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities. Us

VAIO® Computer User Guide114To reinstall device drivers using the Application Recovery CD(s)1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on,

Using Your Recovery CDs115Using the System Recovery CD(s)The System Recovery CD(s) enables you to format your hard disk drive and restores all origina

VAIO® Computer User Guide116To use the System Recovery CD(s)Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen appears during

Using Your Recovery CDs117After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD(s)

Using the Touchpad19The Mouse Properties dialog box lets you customize your mouse and touchpad features, such as touch sensitivity, motion, and button

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191TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO® Computer User Guide192Troubleshooting Your ComputerMy computer does not start.❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that

Troubleshooting Your Computer1934 Press to select Exit, then press to select Get Default Values. The message “Load default values for all SETUP it

VAIO® Computer User Guide1949 Use the directional arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes), then press the Enter key. The message “Save configuration

Troubleshooting Your Computer195My computer is unstable.Your computer’s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state, such as Hibernate

VAIO® Computer User Guide196Troubleshooting the Docking StationI cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station, when the docking station is

Troubleshooting the Docking Station197An error message appears while disconnecting the docking station, even after following the correct procedure for

VAIO® Computer User Guide198Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank.❑ Verify the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad199Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work.❑ If you are using an optional Sony PCGA-UMS1 se

VAIO® Computer User Guide2Using Memory Stick Media... 28Types of Memory Stick media...

VAIO® Computer User Guide20VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s center Jog Dial™ control and Timer. An overview

VAIO® Computer User Guide200❑ If you are still experiencing problems, check that another mouse was not installed.❑ You may need to use your Driver Rec

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices201Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive cannot write t

VAIO® Computer User Guide202My optical drive tray does not open.❑ Make sure the computer is turned on.❑ Press the Eject button on the optical drive.❑

Troubleshooting the Software203Troubleshooting the SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes.Contact the software publisher or designate

VAIO® Computer User Guide204Troubleshooting i.LINK DevicesI cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable.1 Disc

Troubleshooting the Modem205Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work.❑ Check that the telephone line is plugged into the line jack. See “Connec

VAIO® Computer User Guide206Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers have no sound.❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press the Fn+F3 keys or use the

Troubleshooting Audio207❑ If the speakers are powered by batteries, verify the batteries are inserted properly and are charged.❑ If you have connected

VAIO® Computer User Guide208Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions I cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality❑ Check if the Wireless LAN switch on th

Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions209The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point.❑ Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the right si

Using the Center Jog Dial Control21Using the Center Jog Dial ControlYour computer is equipped with a center Jog Dial™ control located below the touchp

VAIO® Computer User Guide210The data transfer speed is slow.❑ The Wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between de

Troubleshooting the Printer211Troubleshooting the PrinterI cannot print.❑ The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers.

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139Getting HelpSony provides you with several support resources to answer questions about your VAIO® computer or the preinstalled software. Refer to t

VAIO® Computer User Guide1404 VAIO Support AgentYou can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support. Using advanced dia

215IndexAAbout This Computer tab 83AC Profile power setting 86Access Point, Wireless LAN 78adjustingbrightness 16Alt key 13Application Recovery CD 185

VAIO® Computer User Guide216port replicator 44printer 61telephone line 35USB device 68connectorsnetwork 44Serial port 44Contents Panel 165correction k

Index217Ggetting help 213Guide mode 23Hhandlingdisks 53hard driveindicator light 14headphoneconnector 65, 66help 213Hibernate mode 17, 33, 88Ii.LINK 7

VAIO® Computer User Guide218creating movies 132saving a movie 135uploading to Internet 137using ImageStation 136using the Shaker feature 132multiple t

Index219displaying 82Power On Password tab 83Printer tab 83Touchpad tab 83setup tabs 83Shift key 13Simple mode 155, 177Skins 155Sleep Timer 176softwar

VAIO® Computer User Guide22Launcher modeThe Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial contr

VAIO® Computer User Guide220UUSBconnecting 68connector 68mouse 68usingfloppy disk drive 52Jog Dial Control 21keyboard 12Memory Stick 28PC Card 25telep

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Using the Center Jog Dial Control231 Rotate the center Jog Dial control to select the item you want, then press the center Jog Dial control. The Jog D

VAIO® Computer User Guide24Using the center Jog Dial control with other softwareIf the software you are using does not support the center Jog Dial con

Using a PC Card25Using a PC CardYour computer includes one PC Card slot. A PC Card enables you to connect portable external devices, such as another h

VAIO® Computer User Guide26To remove a PC CardIf your computer is turned on, follow these instructions. If your computer is turned off, skip to step n

Using a PC Card27Notes on using PC Cards❑ For some PC Cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while

VAIO® Computer User Guide28Using Memory Stick MediaMemory Stick® media is a compact, portable, and versatile recording medium that has a data capacity

Using Memory Stick Media29To insert a Memory Stick media1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and toward the Memory Stick media

3Using an Optical Disc Drive ...54Playing a DVD...55

VAIO® Computer User Guide30To remove a Memory Stick media1 Make sure the Memory Stick media indicator light on the right of the computer is off. 2 Pus

Using Memory Stick Media31To reformat a Memory Stick media:1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot. See “Inserting Memory Sti

VAIO® Computer User Guide32❑ Recorded music is limited to private use only. Using recorded music for any other purpose requires permission of the copy

Using Power Saving Modes33Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can use the power management se

VAIO® Computer User Guide34To activate Hibernate mode1 Press the key combination Fn + F12, or press the power button and release it immediately. The “

Connecting a Telephone Line35Connecting a Telephone LineYou need to connect a telephone line to use online services and the Internet.1 Gently peel bac

VAIO® Computer User Guide36Connecting to a LANYou can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type Local Area Networks (LANs). For the detail

Connecting to a LAN373 Click the Make New Connection icon. The Network Connection Wizard appears.4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

VAIO® Computer User Guide38Connecting to a Wireless LANDepending on the R505 model you purchased, your computer comes equipped with a built-in mini PC

Connecting to a Wireless LAN39Communication with an Access Point (infrastructure)An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local

VAIO® Computer User Guide4Displaying Battery Information ... 89Battery icon descriptions...

VAIO® Computer User Guide408 Click Enable Data Security if the access point was set up with an encryption key, and select either alphanumeric characte

Connecting to a Wireless LAN419 If you want to set up an encryption key so only those who know the key can access the network, then click the check bo

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43Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting it to a variety of peripherals, as discussed in the following

VAIO® Computer User Guide44Connecting the Docking StationYour computer may come with a PCGA-DSM51 docking station, depending on the model you purchase

Connecting the Docking Station45* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK con

VAIO® Computer User Guide46Connecting the computer to the docking stationYou may connect your computer to the docking station as long as it is not in

Connecting the Docking Station47To connect your computer to the docking station1 Plug one end of the AC adapter cable into the DC In port of the docki

VAIO® Computer User Guide48Disconnecting the computer from the docking stationYou may disconnect the computer from the docking station when the comput

Connecting the Docking Station494 Remove the computer from the docking station, while moving the computer slightly back to disengage it from the two f

5MovieShaker Software...131Creating movies with MovieShaker software...132Using the ImageStati

VAIO® Computer User Guide50To disconnect the docking station from the Start menu1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar.2 Select Eject PC and wait for a

Connecting the Docking Station513 Release and remove your computer as described in the “Disconnecting the docking station when the computer is off” se

VAIO® Computer User Guide52Using the Floppy Disk DriveIf your computer came with a docking station, you may use the built-in floppy disk drive. Howeve

Using the Floppy Disk Drive53Notes on handling floppy disks❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk.❑ Keep floppy d

VAIO® Computer User Guide54Using an Optical Disc DriveYou may use the PCGA-DSM51 CD-RW/DVD Docking Station or the PCGA-DSM5 CD-RW/DVD Docking Station

Using an Optical Disc Drive554 Close the tray by pushing it gently. The LED indicator on the drive flashes while your computer reads data from the dis

VAIO® Computer User Guide56❑ When using an optional optical drive or an optional PC Card drive to play a DVD, set the power management profile to DVD.

Using an Optical Disc Drive57❑ For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before writing data to a disc.❑ For

VAIO® Computer User Guide58Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc DriveYou can use an optional i.LINK®* optical disc drive with your computer. This Sony VA

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive59drive. Secure the plug by turning the screw on the cable connector clockwise.2 Insert the straight-shaped, tw

VAIO® Computer User Guide6Using Your Recovery CDs ... 185Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ...

VAIO® Computer User Guide60Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives❑ You can use the supplied Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs with an i.

Connecting a Parallel Port Printer61Connecting a Parallel Port PrinterIf your computer came with a docking station, you can connect a Windows® operati

VAIO® Computer User Guide62Connecting a USB PrinterYou may connect a Windows® operating system-compatible Universal Serial Bus (USB) printer to either

Connecting an External Display63Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect a computer display (such as a monitor or a projector) to your computer o

VAIO® Computer User Guide64To connect an external display to your docking station1 Make sure the external display is plugged into an AC outlet.2 Open

Connecting an External Display65To connect a projector (such as a Sony LCD Projector) to your computer1 Make sure the projector is plugged into an AC

VAIO® Computer User Guide66To connect a projector (such as a Sony LCD Projector) to your docking station1 Make sure the projector is plugged into an A

Connecting an External Display676 See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and operation.To select a displayW

VAIO® Computer User Guide68Connecting a USB DeviceYou can connect a variety of Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices such as an external mouse, keyboard,

Connecting a USB Device69You can use an optional Sony USB mouse, such as a PCGA-UMS1 series, with this computer. Since the USB mouse software driver i

7or sized properly. ...198I want to change the video resolution of my display. ...198Trou

VAIO® Computer User Guide70Connecting an i.LINK* DeviceYour VAIO computer includes an i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port, which connects to a compatible

Connecting an i.LINK Device71Notes on i.LINK devices❑ The above figure displays connection to a Sony digital video camera; your digital video camera r

VAIO® Computer User Guide72❑ You can connect a digital video camera to the i.LINK port on your computer or the i.LINK port on the optional port replic

Connecting VAIO Computers73Connecting VAIO ComputersYou may use an optional i.LINK®*cable to connect your VAIO® computer to another VAIO computer that

VAIO® Computer User Guide74If your computer is connected to the docking stationIf you want to exchange data with another computer using the optional i

Connecting VAIO Computers75❑ Set the i.LINK network switch to the unmarked side.

VAIO® Computer User Guide76Connecting External SpeakersYou can connect external speakers to your computer to enhance the sound quality of your compute

Connecting an External Microphone77Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can use an external microphone to enhance the quality of the sound input. See

VAIO® Computer User Guide78Expanding Your Computer CapabilitiesThe following peripheral devices can be connected to your computer, to expand the capab

Expanding Your Computer Capabilities79✍ For information on wireless LAN, go to http://www.sonystyle.com/wirelesslan.

VAIO® Computer User Guide8Troubleshooting Audio ... 206My speakers have no sound. ...

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81Customizing Your VAIO ComputerThe following sections briefly describe how to change your computer’s default settings:❑ Displaying the Sony Notebook

VAIO® Computer User Guide82Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTo display the Sony Notebook Setup screen1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar, and

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen83Sony Notebook Setup tabsTab DescriptionAbout This Computer Display system information, including memory cap

VAIO® Computer User Guide84Controlling Power ManagementThe PowerPanel™ utility allows you to control the power settings of your computer and provides

Controlling Power Management85To customize Power Management settingsYou can customize power management settings, such as the system timer and the brig

VAIO® Computer User Guide86Icon DescriptionMaximum PerformanceProvides the best system performance while still conserving power.Maximum Battery LifePr

Controlling Power Management87Power Management commandsPowerPanel™ also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power

VAIO® Computer User Guide88Conserving battery powerWhen using the computer with a battery, the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off

Displaying Battery Information89Displaying Battery InformationYou can display detailed information for each of the batteries in your computer. The fol

9WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. This user guide provides de

VAIO® Computer User Guide90Displaying detailed battery informationDouble-click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information wi

Displaying Battery Information91To customize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm systemYou can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit

VAIO® Computer User Guide92Selecting the Display ModeThis computer uses the Intel® video controller, which enables you to select the desired display w

Selecting the Display Mode934 Click Apply. The UI Design Selector window design changes. The window design for your Sony software will match the UI De

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95Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. See the Specifications sheet supplie

VAIO® Computer User Guide96Precautions and ProceduresThe procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with pe

Precautions and Procedures97* The 512 MB memory configuration may require the removal and replacement of original factory-installed memory module.

VAIO® Computer User Guide98Removing a Memory ModuleTo remove a memory module1 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as yo

Installing a Memory Module99Installing a Memory ModuleTo install a memory module1 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such a