Sony PCG-SRX77 User Manual

1WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the VAIO User Guide. This User Guide provides detailed informatio

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start100Microsoft® Internet ExplorerMicrosoft Corp.Internet Explorer delivers the Web the way you want it. It is safe, easy to us

About the Software on Your Computer101Real Jukebox®RealNetworks Inc.RealJukebox is one of the world’s most widely used personal music management syste

VAIO® Computer Quick Start102Smart Capture PremiumSony Electronics Inc.Sony’s Smart Capture Premium application supports still image and video capture

About the Software on Your Computer103WinDVD®InterVideo Inc.WinDVD is a simple-to-use DVD player including all the features you would expect to find i

VAIO® Computer Quick Start104DVgate application notesDigital video capturesIf your system displays the message, “Failed to record to DV deck, please c

DVgate application notes105Select the drive you want to defragment from the list, and click the Defragment button. See Windows® Help for more informat

VAIO® Computer Quick Start106Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsYour computer is supplied with the following application, driver, and system

Using Your Recovery CDs107Using Your Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, Driver Recovery, and System Reco

VAIO® Computer Quick Start108your computer, hardware, or software application. VAIO Support Agent, an application repair utility, uses a vault feature

Using Your Recovery CDs1096 Click with the left mouse button to highlight the unknown device (identified by a yellow question mark) or the device for

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

VAIO® Computer Quick Start110Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all ap

Using Your Recovery CDs1118 Click Reinstall Driver. The Hardware Update Wizard appears.9 Click Next. The wizard will search for the correct driver on

VAIO® Computer Quick Start112You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your comput

Using Your Recovery CDs1133 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.4 Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press the Ente

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115TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO® Computer Quick Start116Troubleshooting Your ComputerMy computer does not start.❑Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that

Troubleshooting Your Computer1175 Select Yes and press Enter.6 Select Exit (Save Changes), and then press Enter. The message “Save configuration chang

VAIO® Computer Quick Start118My computer stops responding or does not shut down.It is best to shut down your computer using the Turn Off Computer comm

Troubleshooting Your Computer119The sound of my computer’s fan is too loud.Use the PowerPanel™ utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting

VAIO® Computer12Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specifi

VAIO® Computer Quick Start120Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank.❑Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad121Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work.❑If you are using an external mouse, check that

VAIO® Computer Quick Start122The pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse.❑The computer should be restarted. Follow these steps:1

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices123Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive icon doesn’t app

VAIO® Computer Quick Start1242 Select the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button. The Device Manager window appears.3 Double-click the

Troubleshooting i.LINK devices125Troubleshooting i.LINK devicesI cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable.1

VAIO® Computer Quick Start126Troubleshooting SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes.Contact the software publisher or designated prov

Troubleshooting Software127What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions?Sony recommends using the preinstalled SonicStage software’s Recor

VAIO® Computer Quick Start128Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work.❑Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See “Connecting

Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions129Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functionsI cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality.Check if the Wireless LAN s

Using the Keyboard13Functions of the keyboard keysKey DescriptionNumeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric

VAIO® Computer Quick Start130configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer awa

Troubleshooting Audio131Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers have no sound.❑If the built-in speakers are turned off, press the Fn+F3 keys to turn on the s

VAIO® Computer Quick Start1321 Right-click the CPU icon on the bottom right of the taskbar, and click “Edit/create profiles. The Profile editor window

Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media133Troubleshooting Memory Stick MediaImage files do not open even though I insert Memory Stick media into the slot.❑

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135Getting HelpSony provides you with several support options to answer questions about your VAIO® computer or the preinstalled software. Refer to the

VAIO® Computer Quick Start136Support Options1 VAIO® User Guide and VAIO® Quick StartThe online VAIO® Computer User Guide and printed VAIO® Computer Qu

Support Options1376 Sony Fax-on-DemandThis service, which requires a fax machine or your fax software, provides answers to commonly asked questions. Y

VAIO® Computer Quick Start138Software Support InformationAdobe Acrobat® Reader™, Photoshop® Elements (Adobe Systems, Inc.)America Online® (America Onl

Software Support Information139Quicken® (Intuit Inc.)RealJukebox®, RealPlayer (Real Networks, Inc.)Sony Applications (Sony Electronics Inc.)Windows® O

VAIO® Computer14Combinations and functions with the Windows keyOperator keys (Shift, Ctrl, Alt keys)Several keys are always used with at least one oth

VAIO® Computer Quick Start140Sony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Computing

141AAbout This Computer tab 75AC power setting 78addinghardware 45memory 87peripherals 45printers 66adjustingbrightness 17volume 17Alt key 14Applicati

Change text in this variable definition to document title.142inserting 50CD-ROM driveclosing lid 51connecting 29, 49using 49cleaningCD or DVD discs 52

143Ctrl key 14cursor-movement keys 13Ddigital video camera 59displayconnecting an external 61mode 85Driver Recovery CD 107drives 49CD-ROM 49floppy dis

Change text in this variable definition to document title.144function keys 13, 14GGuide mode 21HhandlingCD or DVD discs 52floppy disks 48hardwareonlin

145LLANconnecting to 36Launcher mode 20LCDtroubleshooting 120MMagicGate 24Maximum Battery Life power setting 78Maximum Performance power setting 78mem

Change text in this variable definition to document title.146networkconnecting 29Notebook Setup tabs 75Num Lockindicator light 16numeric keypad area 1

147Standby 17, 32power settingAC 78Maximum Battery Life 78Maximum Performance 78Power Management Off 78Standby 80Video Standby 80PowerPanelactivating

Change text in this variable definition to document title.148troubleshooting 126using the Jog Dial control with 22Sony Fax-on-Demand service 137Sony N

149VVAIO Action Setup 19VAIO® Action Setup 20video camera 59VisualFlow 26volumeadjusting 17Wwindow design of Sony software 84WindowsExplorer 14Find wi

Using the Keyboard15Indicators + F Displays the Search window to find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start men

VAIO® Computer16Wireless LAN ****to add text****Memory Stick®****to edit: When indicator is lit, data is read from or written to the Memory Stick medi

Using the Keyboard17Combinations and functions with the Fn key✍If you switch user identities during a computing session, the Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 key funct

VAIO® Computer18Fn+ (F12)HibernateProvides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the state of the system and stat

Using VAIO Action Setup19Using VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Jog Dial™ control, Memory Stick® media, a

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VAIO® Computer20Using the Jog Dial ControlYour computer is equipped with a Jog Dial™ control on the top right corner of the unit. The Jog Dial control

Using the Jog Dial Control21Using Launcher modeTo use the Jog Dial control, click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial control icon in the task

VAIO® Computer22To use the Jog Dial control with Sony softwareIf Sony software that supports the Jog Dial™ control is active, you can use the Jog Dial

Using the Jog Dial Control23Using a dialog boxWhen a window such as Screen Properties is active, the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial™ window.

VAIO® Computer24Using Memory Stick MediaThis new compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk

Using Memory Stick Media251 Insert with the arrow facing toward the Memory Stick® media slot and the label facing up.2 Carefully insert the Memory Sti

VAIO® Computer261 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and select My Computer.2 Under the heading “Devices with Removable Storage,” click Sony Memory

Using Memory Stick Media277 Movie files start playback when the view is enlarged. Click again on movie files to restore the view to normal.Notes on us

VAIO® Computer28❑High humidity or places with corrosive substances.To prolong the life of the media, use the supplied storage case. See the instructio

Using PC Cards29Using PC CardsYour computer includes a PC Card slot. PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices, such as an optical disc

3Welcome...1Using Your VAIO Computer ...11Using the Keyboard...

VAIO® Computer302 Gently push the PC Card into the slot until it is firmly seated in the port and the release button pops out.To remove a PC CardFollo

Using PC Cards316 Insert the PC Card slot protector into the empty slot.Notes on PC Cards❑For some PC Cards, if you alternate between normal power ope

VAIO® Computer32Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power management se

Using Power Saving Modes33To activate Hibernate mode1 To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12, or press the power button and rele

VAIO® Computer34Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone cable (not supplied) to take advantage of online services and the Internet.How to

Connecting a Phone Line352 Plug one end of the phone cable into the jack on the inside of the phone line jack cover. Make sure you insert the phone ca

VAIO® Computer36Connecting to a LANYou can connect your computer to 10Base-T and 100Base-TX-type Local Area Networks (LANs) by using the computer’s Et

Connecting to a LAN37To set up your ethernet connectionBefore you connect to a network, you must enter information about the country or region you are

VAIO® Computer38To set the Modem’s Country/region1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, click Control Panel, and click the Printers and Other Hardware

Connecting to a Wireless LAN39Connecting to a Wireless LANYour computer is equipped with a built-in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections

Change text in this variable definition to document title.4Connecting to a LAN... 36To set up your ethern

VAIO® Computer40You can also connect an Access Point to a telephone line, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) router, cable modem, or Digital S

Connecting to a Wireless LAN413 Click View Available Wireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears.4 Select the network you wa

VAIO® Computer42Communicating without Access Point (ad-hoc)An ad-hoc network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices t

Connecting to a Wireless LAN434 Cick the Advanced button. The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears.5 Select the Wireless Networks

VAIO® Computer4411 Fill in the Network key. Choose a 5-digit name.12 Click OK. Your new Network name appears in the Preferred networks window. 13 Clic

45Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of peripherals, as discussed in the following sectio

Change text in this variable definition to document title.46Connecting a Floppy Disk DriveYou can connect an optional floppy disk drive (FDD) to the U

Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive47To insert a floppy disk1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up.2 Gently push the floppy disk into the dri

Change text in this variable definition to document title.485 Confirm the correct device is selected in the “Stop a Hardware device” dialog box.6 The

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive49Connecting a PC Card Bus DriveYou can use an optional optical drive, such as a Sony DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive, with your

5Connecting an i.LINK Device...58Connecting an External Display...61To connect a computer

Change text in this variable definition to document title.503 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See “Using PC Car

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive512 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up. 3 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into pl

Change text in this variable definition to document title.52Notes on CD and DVD discsHandling CD or DVD discs❑Do not touch the surface of the disc.❑Do

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive53Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc DriveYou can use an optional i.LINK®* optical disc drive, such as a Sony DV

Change text in this variable definition to document title.54drive. Secure the plug by turning the screw on the cable connector clockwise.2 Insert the

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive55Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives❑You can use the supplied Application Recovery, Driver Recovery, and

Change text in this variable definition to document title.56Connecting a USB MouseYou can connect an optional USB mouse, such as the Sony PCGA-UMS1 se

Connecting VAIO Computers57Connecting VAIO ComputersConnecting with i.LINKYou can use an optional i.LINK®* cable to connect your VAIO® computer to ano

Change text in this variable definition to document title.58Connecting an i.LINK DeviceYour VAIO® computer includes an i.LINK®* S400 (IEEE1394) port,

Connecting an i.LINK Device59To connect a digital camcorder❑Plug one end of an i.LINK® cable into the S400 port on the left side of the computer and

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.60❑Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time. The software supplied with y

Connecting an External Display61Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your VAIO® computer. For example, you can use the

Change text in this variable definition to document title.62To connect a computer display 1 First make sure the port replicator is connected to the co

Connecting an External Display631 First make sure the port replicator is connected to the computer. 2 Plug one end of the VGA signal cable (not suppli

Change text in this variable definition to document title.643 Plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack. Connecting a Projector✍See the manual su

Connecting an External Display65To connect a TVUse the supplied AV cable to connect your TV monitor to your computer.1 First make sure the port replic

Change text in this variable definition to document title.66Connecting a USB PrinterYou can connect a Windows® compatible printer to your computer to

Connecting an External Microphone67Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone.To conn

Change text in this variable definition to document title.681 Double-click on the task tray located in the lower right corner of the Desktop window.

Connecting an External Microphone69To adjust sound device volumeYou can adjust the sound device volume for playing or recording. To adjust the volume

7Troubleshooting ...115Troubleshooting Your Computer ...116My computer does not start. ...

Change text in this variable definition to document title.70Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecti

Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities71Expanding Your Computer’s CapabilitiesThe following peripheral devices can be connected to your computer, to e

Change text in this variable definition to document title.72You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line, Integrated Services Digital Ne

73Customizing Your VAIO ComputerYou can customize the settings of your computer. The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer’s

Change text in this variable definition to document title.74Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTo display the Sony Notebook Setup screen:1 Click

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen75Sony Notebook Setup tabsTab DescriptionAbout This Computer Display system information, including memory cap

Change text in this variable definition to document title.76Controlling Power ManagementThe PowerPanel™ utility allows you to control the power manage

Controlling Power Management77To customize Power Management settings1 Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar.2 Select Edit/Cre

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Controlling Power Management79CameraOptimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage.Word Processing Optimizes power management with long

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.80Power Management commandsPowerPanel™ also provides power management commands that you can

Displaying Battery Information81Displaying Battery InformationYou can display information for the battery on your computer. The following sections bri

Change text in this variable definition to document title.82Fully chargedDischargingNo batteryBattery icon Battery status

Displaying Battery Information83Displaying detailed battery informationDouble-click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Informati

Change text in this variable definition to document title.84Changing the window design of Sony softwareTo change the window design1 Click the Start bu

Selecting the Display Mode85Selecting the Display ModeThis notebook uses the Intel® video controller, which enables you to select the desired display

Change text in this variable definition to document title.864 Click the Intel® Graphics Technology tab, then click the Graphics Properties button. If

87Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. See the Specifications flyer supplie

VAIO® Computer Quick Start88Precautions and ProceduresThe procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with p

Removing a Memory Module89Removing a Memory Module1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices. 2 Disconnect the power cord and all cables from

9Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media ...133Image files do not open even though I insert Memory Stick media into the slot...

VAIO® Computer Quick Start906 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display, then lift it away slightly. 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side.8 G

Removing a Memory Module9112 Close the computer cover and replace the four (4) fastening screws on the bottom of the computer.

VAIO® Computer Quick Start92Installing a Memory ModuleTo add a memory module, proceed as follows:1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices. 2

Installing a Memory Module936 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display, then lift it away slightly. 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side.8 G

VAIO® Computer Quick Start9412 Install the memory module by sliding the module into the open slot.13 Snap the connectors into place when the board is

Confirming Added Memory Capacity95Confirming Added Memory Capacity1 Turn on the computer.2 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs,

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97About 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 secti

VAIO® Computer Quick Start98OverviewYour computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below, depending on the configuration you purcha

About the Software on Your Computer99ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Pro ArcSoft, Inc.ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 is an easy-to-use, advanced printing progra