Sony PCG-SRX87 User Manual

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

VAIO® Computer User Guide10

Change text in this variable definition to document title.100Quicken® (Intuit Inc.)RealPlayer (Real Networks, Inc.)Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID, Sony Screen

Sony Service Center101Sony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Computing Service

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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)

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

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111TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

Change text in this variable definition to document title.112Troubleshooting Your ComputerMy computer does not start.❑ Make sure the computer is plugg

Troubleshooting Your Computer1134 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab, and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1148 Press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears.9 Make sure Yes is selected, and pre

Troubleshooting Your Computer115The power management does not respond.Your computer’s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state, suc

Change text in this variable definition to document title.116Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank.❑ Verify the computer is plugged int

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad117Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work.❑ Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into t

Change text in this variable definition to document title.118❑ If you are still experiencing problems, check that another mouse was not installed.❑ Yo

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices119Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive icon doesn’t a

Change text in this variable definition to document title.12Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but your computer keybo

Change text in this variable definition to document title.120❑ If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive, it may be that

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices1212 Disconnect the devices that are not in use. 3 Ensure that all other devises are properly

Change text in this variable definition to document title.122Troubleshooting the SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes.Contact the s

Troubleshooting the Software123I cannot use the DVgate software.If your computer is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode,

Change text in this variable definition to document title.124Troubleshooting i.LINK DevicesI cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers

Troubleshooting the Modem125Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work.❑ Make sure the telephone cable is plugged into the cable jack. See “Conne

Change text in this variable definition to document title.126Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers have no sound.❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off,

Troubleshooting Audio1277 If the “Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device,” check box is not selected, click it to turn it on.❑ If your compute

Change text in this variable definition to document title.128My microphone does not work.If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microp

Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media129Troubleshooting Memory Stick MediaI cannot open image files.❑ If the Sony MemoryStick dialog box does not appear

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

Change text in this variable definition to document title.130Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functionsThe computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Acces

Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions131the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be u

Change text in this variable definition to document title.132Troubleshooting the PrinterI cannot print.❑ Make sure the printer is on, and the printer

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

135AAbout This Computer tab 71AC power setting 74addinghardware 43memory 85peripherals 43printers 62adjustingbrightness 17volume 17Alt key 14Applicati

Change text in this variable definition to document title.136CD-ROM driveclosing lid 52connecting 28, 50using 50cleaningCD or DVD discs 53coin-operate

137printer 62correction keys 13, 14Ctrl key 14cursor-movement keys 13Ddigital video camera 56displayconnecting an external 59mode 81drives 50CD-ROM 50

Change text in this variable definition to document title.138Fn key 14combination commands 16function keys 13, 14Ggetting help 133Guide mode 21Hhandli

139LLANconnecting to 35Launcher mode 20LCDtroubleshooting 116MMagicGate 24Maximum Battery Life power setting 73Maximum Performance power setting 73mem

Change text in this variable definition to document title.14Combinations and functions with the Windows keyOperator keys (Shift, Ctrl, Alt keys)Severa

Change text in this variable definition to document title.140networkconnecting 28Notebook Setup tabs 71Num Lockindicator light 16numeric keypad area 1

141Hibernate 18, 31Standby 17, 31power settingAC 74Maximum Battery Life 73Maximum Performance 73Power Management Off 74Standby 76Video Standby 76Power

Change text in this variable definition to document title.142Sony Fax-on-Demand 134Sony Notebook Setup screen 70Sony Service Center 100speakersconnect

143adjusting 17Wwindow design of Sony software 79WindowsExplorer 14Find window 15help 14key 14key combinations 14Wireless LAN 37, 67

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

Change text in this variable definition to document title.16Combinations and functions with the Fn keyWireless LAN Wireless LAN capability is function

Using the Keyboard17Combinations/Feature FunctionsFn+ (ESC)StandbyPuts the system into Standby mode, a power management state. To return the system to

Change text in this variable definition to document title.18Fn+ (F12)HibernateProvides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute th

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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Change text in this variable definition to document title.20Using the Jog Dial ControlYour computer is equipped with a Jog Dial™ control on the bottom

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

Change text in this variable definition to document title.22To use the Jog Dial control with Sony softwareIf Sony software that supports the Jog Dial™

Using the Jog Dial Control23Internal timerYou can use the internal timer to start an application at a specific time. The timer, when set, can launch a

Change text in this variable definition to document title.24Using Memory Stick MediaThis new compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a d

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

Change text in this variable definition to document title.261 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and select My Computer.2 Under the heading “Devices

Using Memory Stick Media27Notes on using Memory Stick media❑ When the media’s write-protect tab is set to LOCK, data cannot be recorded or erased.❑ Be

Change text in this variable definition to document title.28Using PC CardsYour computer includes a PC Card slot. PC Cards enable you to connect portab

Using PC Cards29To remove a PC CardFollow the procedure below when you remove the PC Card while your computer is on. Failure to follow this procedure

3Connecting an External Display...59To connect a computer display ...59To connect

Change text in this variable definition to document title.30❑ Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer.❑ If

Using Power Saving Modes31Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power man

Change text in this variable definition to document title.32To activate Hibernate mode1 To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12,

Connecting a Phone Line33Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone cable (not supplied) to take advantage of online services and the Interne

Change text in this variable definition to document title.343 Plug the other end into the wall jack.Plugging in Phone Cable✍ Your computer does not wo

Connecting to a LAN35Connecting to a LANYou can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type Local Area Networks (LANs) by using the computer

Change text in this variable definition to document title.36To connect to a network1 Click Start, select My Computer, and click My Network Places unde

Connecting to a Wireless LAN37Connecting 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.38You can also connect an Access Point to a telephone line, Integrated Services Digital Netw

Connecting to a Wireless LAN394 Select the network you want to use. 5 Type the Network Key. See your network administrator for this information.6 Clic

Change text in this variable definition to document title.4Displaying Battery Information ... 77To display the Battery In

Change text in this variable definition to document title.40Communicating without Access Point (ad-hoc)An ad-hoc network is one in which a local netwo

Connecting to a Wireless LAN415 Select the Wireless Networks tab.6 Click the Add... button. The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears.7 Enter

Change text in this variable definition to document title.4212 Click OK. Your new Network name appears in the Preferred networks window. 13 Click Adva

43Connecting 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.44Connecting a Floppy Disk DriveYou can connect an optional floppy disk drive (FDD) to the U

Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive45To remove a floppy disk❑ When you finish using the floppy disk, wait until the LED indicator light turns off, and then

Change text in this variable definition to document title.467 Unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer.To carry the floppy disk driveFold the fl

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive47Connecting 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.48drive. Secure the plug by turning the screw on the cable connector clockwise.2 Insert the

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive49Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives❑ You can use the supplied Application Recovery and System Recovery

5Using Your Recovery CDs...105To use the Application Recovery CD(s)...105To use the System R

Change text in this variable definition to document title.50Connecting a PC Card Bus DriveYou can use an optional optical drive, such as a Sony DVD-RO

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive51To insert a disc1 Press the Eject button. The disc tray slides out.2 Place the disc in the tray with the label side fa

Change text in this variable definition to document title.524 Close the tray by pushing it in gently. The Busy indicator on the drive flashes while yo

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive53Notes on CD and DVD discsHandling CD or DVD discs❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc.❑ Do not drop or bend the disc

Change text in this variable definition to document title.54Connecting a USB MouseYou can connect an optional USB mouse, such as the Sony PCGA-UMS1 se

Connecting VAIO Computers55Connecting 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.56Connecting an i.LINK AV DeviceYour VAIO® computer includes an i.LINK®* S400 (IEEE1394) por

Connecting an i.LINK AV Device57Notes on connecting an i.LINK device❑ A connection to a Sony digital camcorder is pictured above; your digital camcord

Change text in this variable definition to document title.58❑ The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate i

Connecting an External Display59Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your VAIO® computer. For example, you can use the

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.60To connect a projectorYou can use a projector as an external display, such as the Sony LCD

Connecting an External Display61 ✍ See the manual supplied with your projector for more information on its installation and use.You may not be able to

Change text in this variable definition to document title.62Connecting a USB PrinterYou can connect a Windows® compatible USB printer to your computer

Connecting an External Microphone63Connecting 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.643 In the Adjust Volume panel, select Recording, and then click OK. The Recording Control w

Connecting an External Microphone65To adjust the volume when playing, double-click in the task tray located in the bottom right corner of the Deskto

Change text in this variable definition to document title.66Connecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecti

Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities67Expanding Your Computer’s CapabilitiesThe following peripheral devices can be connected to your computer, to e

Change text in this variable definition to document title.68✍ For information on available Sony products, go to: http://www.sonystyle.com/wirelesslan.

69Customizing Your VAIO ComputerYou can customize the settings of your computer. The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer’s

7Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media ...129I cannot open image files. ...129Memory Stick m

Change text in this variable definition to document title.70Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTo display the Sony Notebook Setup screen:1 Click

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen71Sony Notebook Setup tabsTab DescriptionAbout This Computer Display system information, including memory cap

Change text in this variable definition to document title.72Controlling Power ManagementThe PowerPanel™ utility enables you to control the power manag

Controlling Power Management733 Click a profile whose setting you want to change from the list in the left field.4 Double-click an item whose setting

Change text in this variable definition to document title.74Disable Power Management Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hiber

Controlling Power Management75Power Management commandsPowerPanel™ also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power

Change text in this variable definition to document title.76Conserving battery powerWhen using the computer with a battery, the LCD display and the ha

Displaying Battery Information77Displaying Battery InformationYou can display information for the battery on your computer. The following sections bri

Change text in this variable definition to document title.78Battery icon descriptionsDisplaying detailed battery informationDouble-click the battery i

Displaying Battery Information79Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm systemYou can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.805 Click Apply. The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The window design for your

Selecting the Display Mode81Selecting 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.824 Click the Intel® Graphics Technology tab, then click the Graphics Properties button. 5 C

Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option83Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option (Windows® XP Pro only) After you have ini

Change text in this variable definition to document title.84To Change Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date FormatsYou can change the system’s number, cur

85Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. See the Specifications flyer supplie

Change text in this variable definition to document title.86Precautions and ProceduresThe procedures described below assume familiarity with the gener

Installing a Memory Module87Installing a Memory ModuleTo add a memory module, proceed as follows:1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices. 2

Change text in this variable definition to document title.887 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side.8 Gently turn the keyboard over the touchpad

Installing a Memory Module8913 Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated.14 Close the computer cover and replace the three (3)

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

Change text in this variable definition to document title.90Removing a Memory Module1 Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices. 2 Disconnect t

Removing a Memory Module917 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side.8 Gently turn the keyboard over the touchpad. Take care not to detach the cabl

Change text in this variable definition to document title.92Confirming Added Memory Capacity1 Turn on the computer.2 Click Start on the Windows® taskb

93About 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

Change text in this variable definition to document title.94Software OverviewYour computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below,

Software Overview95AT&T WorldNet® ServiceAT&T Corp.AT&T WorldNet Service offers fast, reliable Internet access. Customer benefits include

Change text in this variable definition to document title.96Microsoft® Word (On selected models)Microsoft Corp.Microsoft Word makes it easy to create

Software Overview97RealPlayer®RealNetworks Inc.RealPlayer is the RealNetworks video and audio player which lets you access 2,500 radio stations featur

Change text in this variable definition to document title.98VAIO Support AgentSony Electronics Inc.VAIO Support Agent provides immediate, interactive

Software Support Information99Software Support InformationAdobe Acrobat® Reader™, Photoshop® Elements (Adobe Systems, Inc.)America Online® (America On