Sony PCG-R505DSK User Manual

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

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.100Removing a Memory ModuleTo remove a memory module1 Turn off your notebook and disconnect

Installing a Memory Module101Installing a Memory ModuleTo install a memory module1 Turn off your notebook and disconnect all peripheral devices, such

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1025 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side, then gently turn it over on thetouchpad sp

Installing a Memory Module10310 Press the module into place until it clicks.11 Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your notebook. Be caref

Change text in this variable definition to document title.104Viewing MemoryTo view the amount of memory1 Restart the notebook.2 Click Start on the Win

105About the Software on Your NotebookYour VAIO® notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, andcommunicate as soon as you turn it on. This secti

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start106Overview of the Software on Your NotebookYour computer may not be supplied with all of the software l

Overview of the Software on Your Notebook107ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 ProArcSoft, Inc.ArcSoft PhotoPrinter Pro software is an easy-to-use, yet advanc

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start108EarthLink Network Total Access®EarthLink, Inc.An Internet Service Provider that supplies access, info

Overview of the Software on Your Notebook109PictureGear™Sony Electronics Inc.This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a So

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

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start110RealPlayer®RealNetworks, Inc.RealPlayer software is a high-quality streaming media player that suppor

Overview of the Software on Your Notebook111Sony on Yahoo!Yahoo! Inc.Personalize your own web portal with Sony on Yahoo! Get a free webmailaccount, cu

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start112Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsYour notebook comes with the following application, drive

Using Your Recovery CDs113Using Your Recovery CDsThe following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, DriverRecovery, and System Recov

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start114Using the Driver Recovery CD(s)The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual dri

Using Your Recovery CDs115CD(s) to reinstall individual applications or use the Driver Recovery CD(s) toreinstall device drivers. See “Using the Appli

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start1166 Follow the on-screen instructions.If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD1 Press the p

Using Your Recovery CDs1171 Right-click the Adaptec Create CD icon in the task tray. The Task trayproperties menu appears.2 Select Disable Adaptec Cre

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119VAIO AV ApplicationsYour VAIO® computer is preconfigured with a collection of audio andvideo (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced mu

Change text in this variable definition to document title.12Using the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, but the keyboard

Change text in this variable definition to document title.120Media Bar® DVD PlayerSony Electronics Inc.Media Bar DVD Player is created especially for

VAIO AV Applications121SonicStageSony Electronics Inc.This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor,OpenMG™ Jukebox. Con

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123DigitalPrint SoftwareDigitalPrint is designed to creatively manage your digital pictures. With its easy-to-use features, you can quickly load image

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1242 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box. Youcan enter a na

1253 Click Capture to capture still images. You can preview a thumbnail versionof your pictures in the selection view window.4 Select the desired pict

Change text in this variable definition to document title.126Using PhotoCollectionYou can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using your

1271 Click (Photo) to open the PhotoCollection window. A list of folders isdisplayed on the left side of the window, with the folder contents displaye

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1286 Click Print All to print all pages, or click “Print the selected page only” toprint a s

1291 Click (Edit) to open the PhotoDecor - New PhotoDecor window. A listof folders is displayed on the left side of the window, with the folder conten

Using Your VAIO Notebook13Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are usedto perform designated tasks. For example, in manyap

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1301 Click (Album) to open the PhotoAlbum - New Album window.2 Click Create New Album. The S

1316 Click Page List to edit your album. Customize your album by adding morepictures, decorations, comments, or deleting pages.7 You can save your alb

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1324 Select a design template. Use the decoration and customization features onthe right by

DVgate Software133DVgate SoftwareConnecting a digital video camcorderTurn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to yourco

Change text in this variable definition to document title.134To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the

135MovieShaker SoftwareMovieShaker™ software can be used to create fun and innovative movieswithout any previous knowledge of film editing. In a few s

Change text in this variable definition to document title.136Creating movies with MovieShaker softwareUsing your imported clips, you can create a shor

1373 Click the Shake! button. A 30-second movie is automatically generated.4 Optional: Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button.5 To

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1383 Drag the Effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effectpalette on the E

1393 Click the Text Setting button to create customized text. The Text Settingdialog box appears. Enter your text, and select the font, size, color, a

Change text in this variable definition to document title.14IndicatorsIndicator lightsIndicator FunctionPower Light is green when the notebook is powe

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1403 Select the format in which you want the movie to be saved.4 Click Next.5 Confirm that y

141To upload MovieShaker files1 Locate the clips or video files that you want to upload to the ImageStationservice, and import them to the Import Clip

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1427 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your uploaded pictures ormovies. Follow the o

143PictureGear SoftwarePictureGear™ software is a digital image management application that allowsyou to view all the images stored in any directory o

Change text in this variable definition to document title.144Creating a photo album1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your

1457 Click Save to designate the location where you want to save your album.8 Enter a name for the target folder and click OK.9 The PictureGear™ Custo

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147Smart CaptureSmart Capture is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connectionbetween your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or

Change text in this variable definition to document title.148The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image, indicating thatthere is no

1495 Click the Options button to view the available options for your still imagecapture. The Still Image Options window appears.The Still Image Option

Using Your VAIO Notebook15Combinations and functions with the Windows keyNum Lock The number keys in thenumeric keypad are active.The character keys i

Change text in this variable definition to document title.150To capture a picture in Still mode1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the im

151❑ Mail — E-mail your still images to your family and friends. Click the Mailbutton and your e-mail application launches with a new message windowco

Change text in this variable definition to document title.152The Recording Options window has three tabs:❑ Format — You can adjust the compression rat

153To capture a movie in Net Movie mode1 Use your digital camcorder to locate the view(s) you want to capture. Whenyou see the desired view in either

Change text in this variable definition to document title.154To manage your movie in Net Movie modeFrom the Movie Player window, you can perform vario

1552 Click to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies.To upload with Still Viewer1 Click the Upload button in Still Viewer. The ImageStation

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1564 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your uploaded pictures ormovies. Follow the o

157SonicStage SoftwareSonicStage software is a new jukebox application that adds a host of new featuresto its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. SonicStage

Change text in this variable definition to document title.158SonicStage feature tabs (Main window)❑ CD tab — The contents of your inserted audio CD ar

159Recording from a CDYou can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists inSonicStage.1 Insert an audio CD into your system’s optical di

Change text in this variable definition to document title.16Shift ++MReturns all minimized windows to their previous size.+ R Displays the Run window.

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161Check-Out1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer.2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window. Your compute

Change text in this variable definition to document title.162Check In1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer.2 Click the

163files that comply with the Microsoft® Windows Media™ Technologies(WMT) standard, identified by .asf or .wma extensions. Manage your audiofiles thro

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165SonicStage Premium SoftwareSonicStage™ Premium software*is a unique integrated softwareapplication that supports high quality digital audio playbac

Change text in this variable definition to document title.166SonicStage Premium software featuresThe software features enable you to:❑ Listen to music

SonicStage Premium Software167❑ MiniDiscs — You can play back MiniDiscs that are recorded in LP stereo,stereo and mono recording modes. The M drive en

Change text in this variable definition to document title.168❑ An EMD service provider. Consult the provider for information aboutservice.To Use Sonic

SonicStage Premium Software1691 In the software’s main window, a dialog box appears. You are prompted tostart scanning FM radio station frequencies. C

Using Your VAIO Notebook17Combinations and functions with the Fn keyCombination/Feature FunctionsFn+ (F3)Speaker switchToggles the built-in speaker of

Change text in this variable definition to document title.170A Audio source iconsIdentifies the audio sources.BIMPORTbuttonDisplays the Import window.

SonicStage Premium Software171Using the audio source iconsThe audio source icons initiate the functions of SonicStage Premium software forthe related

Change text in this variable definition to document title.172Using the basic operationsThe functions and operation of each audio source is controlled

SonicStage Premium Software173To Use Playback and Recording FeaturesPlaying an audio CDWhen you play an audio CD in your computer’s optical drive for

Change text in this variable definition to document title.174Recording an audio CDYou can record songs from an audio CD and register them to a Playlis

SonicStage Premium Software175Playing a MiniDisc1 Insert the MiniDisc into the MiniDisc drive. The MiniDisc Playback panelappears.2 Click Play on the

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SonicStage Premium Software177Recording songs to a Memory Stick media or portable audio device (Check-out)You can record songs from an audio CD to a M

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SonicStage Premium Software179To Use the Visualizer, Equalizer, and Sound EffectsYour VAIO® MX computer has special features to enhance your musicexpe

Change text in this variable definition to document title.18✍ You can also carry out these functions using the center Jog Dial™ control. Some function

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1802 Click Close. The next time you play a song, the selected sound mode isapplied to the so

SonicStage Premium Software1813 Click Close. The next time you play a song, the selected sound effect isapplied to the song.To Use the FM Tune rYour V

Change text in this variable definition to document title.182frequency.For more information on selecting FM radio stations, see the SonicStagePremium

SonicStage Premium Software1831 Click on the FM Listening panel during the recording session, toautomatically set the recording time to 10 minutes.2 C

Change text in this variable definition to document title.184The timer event setup is completed. At the scheduled time, SonicStage™Premium software au

SonicStage Premium Software185❑ The date, time, and duration of a completed or incomplete timer event.❑ The date, time, and duration of a timer event

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187VisualFlow SoftwareVisualFlow™ software is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designedspecifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays any

Change text in this variable definition to document title.1884 ClickaniconintheSortsectiononthemaintoolbartoselectasortingmethod.5 Placing your cursor

Additional Software Information189Additional Software InformationVA I O E d i t C o m p o n e n t sSony Electronics Inc.VAIO Edit Components is a soft

Using the Touchpad19Using the TouchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can pointto, select, drag, and scroll obje

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191TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounterwhen using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start192Troubleshooting Your NotebookMy notebook does not start.❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a p

Troubleshooting Your Notebook1934 Press to select Exit, then press to select Get Default Values. Themessage “Load default values for all SETUP items”

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start1949 Use the directional arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes), then pressthe Enter key. The message

Troubleshooting Your Notebook195My notebook is unstable.Your notebook’s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state,such as Hibernate,

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start196Troubleshooting the Docking StationI cannot operate the optical drive in the docking station, when th

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

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start198Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank.❑ Verify the notebook is plugged into a power so

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

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.20To open the Mouse Properties dialog box:1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar, point to Set

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start200❑ If you are still experiencing problems, check that another mouse was notinstalled.❑ You may need to

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

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start202My optical drive tray does not open.❑ Make sure the notebook is turned on.❑ Press the Eject button on

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

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start204Troubleshooting i.LINK DevicesI cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using a

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

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start206Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers have no sound.❑ If the built-in speakers are turned off, press the F

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

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start208Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions I cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality❑ Check if the Wire

Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions209❑ Check if power to the Access Point is on.❑ Check if the Access Point is displayed in the networks window. D

VAIO Action Setup21VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your notebook’s center Jog Dial™control and Timer. An overview of some

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start210the data transfer speed, move your notebook away from obstructions orcloser to any Access Point you m

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

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213Getting HelpSony provides you with several support resources to answer questionsabout your VAIO® notebook or the preinstalled software. Refer to th

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start214Support Options1 VAIO® Notebook User Guide and VAIO® Notebook Quick StartThe online VAIO® Notebook User Guide and printed

Support Options2155 Sony Fax-on-DemandThis service, which requires a fax machine or your fax software,provides answers to commonly asked questions. Yo

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start216Software Support InformationAdobe® Acrobat® Reader®, Photoshop® Elements, Premiere® LE (AdobeSystems Inc.)Apple QuickTime

Software Support Information217EverQuest® (Sony Online Entertainment Inc.)PC-Cillin® 2000 (Trend Micro, Inc.)Quicken® (Intuit Inc.)RealJukebox®, RealP

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start218Windows® Operating System, Word, Office XP Professional, XP SmallBusiness (Microsoft Corp.)WinDVD® (InterVideo, Inc.)Sony

Index219IndexAAbout This Computer tab 85AC Profile power setting 88Access Point, Wireless LAN 81adjustingbrightness17Alt key 13Application Recovery CD

Change text in this variable definition to document title.22Using the Center Jog Dial ControlYour notebook is equipped with a center Jog Dial™ control

Change text in this variable definition to document title.220removing58using 57CD-ROM driveclosing lid58Check-In/Check-out 160choosingdisplay mode94co

Index221Ddigital video camera recorder 73DigitalPrint software 123LabelMaker 131PhotoAlbum 129PhotoCapture 123PhotoCollection 126PhotoDecor 128diskett

Change text in this variable definition to document title.222Electronic Music Distribution service157EMD service 157encryption 157Equalizer 179Escape

Index223online support214headphoneconnector69, 70help 213, 214Hibernate mode 17, 35, 90Ii.LINK 73connecting 73i.LINK optical disc driveconnecting62not

Change text in this variable definition to document title.224MMagicGate 30Maximum Battery Life power setting 88Maximum Performance power setting 88mem

Index225Nnavigation keys 12networkconnecting26connector 47port replicator 47Notebook Setup tabs 85Num Lockindicator light15Oonline help 214operator ke

Change text in this variable definition to document title.226Power Management Off power setting88Power Management toolbar 86Power OnPassword tab85powe

Index227monitor70Serial connector 47setting up your PCsupport214setup screenAbout This Computer tab85Basic/Advanced tab 85displaying 84PowerOnPassword

Change text in this variable definition to document title.228Backup Tool162Electronic Music Distribution service 157importing audio files 162Main Feat

Index229UUSBconnecting71, 72connector 72mouse 72User Guide 214usingfloppy disk drive55Jog Dial 22keyboard 12Memory Stick 30PC Card 26phone line 37touc

Using the Center Jog Dial Control23Launcher modeThe Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application islaunched or the Jog Dia

Change text in this variable definition to document title.241 Rotate the center Jog Dial control to select the item you want, then press thecenter Jog

Using the Center Jog Dial Control25Using the center Jog Dial control with other softwareIf the software you are using does not support the center Jog

Change text in this variable definition to document title.26Using a PC CardYour notebook includes one PC Card slot. A PC Card enables you to connectpo

Using a PC Card272 Push the the PC Card gently into the slot. The PC Card is automaticallydetected by your system. The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon a

Change text in this variable definition to document title.286 Press the PC Card Release button a second time (in some cases). Remove thecard.Notes on

Using a PC Card29❑ You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Cardwith this notebook. If you have difficulty inserting a PC

3Connecting a USB Printer ...66Connecting an External Display...67Connecting a USB

Change text in this variable definition to document title.30Using Memory Stick MediaMemory Stick® media is a compact, portable, and versatile recordin

Using Memory Stick Media31Inserting Memory Stick mediaWhen you insert a Memory Stick media, the Visual Flow™ application startsautomatically. You can

Change text in this variable definition to document title.32Removing Memory Stick mediaWhen you are not using a Memory Stick media, be sure to remove

Using Memory Stick Media33Formatting a Memory Stick mediaMemory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it;however, if you need t

Change text in this variable definition to document title.34❑ Only use MG Memory Stick media with copyright protected data such asmusic.❑ Copyright pr

Using Power Saving Modes35Using Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your notebook, you can usethe power management set

Change text in this variable definition to document title.36To activate Hibernate mode1 Press the key combination Fn + F12, or press the power button

Connecting a Phone Line37Connecting a Phone LineYou need to connect a phone line to use online services and the Internet.1 Gently peel back the rubber

Change text in this variable definition to document title.38Connecting to a LANYou can connect your notebook to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type LocalArea

Connecting to a LAN393 Click the Make New Connection icon. The Network Connection Wizardappears.4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.40Connecting to a Wireless LANYour computer is equipped with a built-in mini PCI card that a

Connecting to a Wireless LAN41Communication with an Access Point (infrastructure)An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local

Change text in this variable definition to document title.427 Click Scan to select a network, and then click Next.8 Click Enable Data Security if the

Connecting to a Wireless LAN439 If you want to set up an encryption key so only those who know the key canaccess the network, then click the check box

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45Connecting Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your notebook by connecting it to a variety ofperipherals, as discussed in the following s

Change text in this variable definition to document title.46Connecting the Docking StationYour notebook may come with a PCGA-DSD5 or PCGA-DSM5 docking

Connecting the Docking Station47❑ A back panel that enables you to connect additional peripherals to yournotebook, as shown below.Back Panel1 USB port

Change text in this variable definition to document title.48Left1 Left lever 3 Floppy disk drive2 Air vent 4 i.LINK*network switch* i.LINK is a tradem

Connecting the Docking Station49Connecting the notebook to the docking stationYou may connect your notebook to the docking station as long as it is no

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.50To connect your notebook to the docking station1 Plug one end of the AC adapter cable into

Connecting the Docking Station51Disconnecting the notebook from the docking stationYou may disconnect the notebook from the docking station when the n

Change text in this variable definition to document title.523 Pull out the two release levers on either side of the rear corners of thedocking station

Connecting the Docking Station53Disconnecting the docking station from the Start menu1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar.2 Select Eject PC and wait

Change text in this variable definition to document title.54Disconnecting the docking station, using the UNDOCK switch1 Slide the UNDOCK switch on the

Using the Floppy Disk Drive55Using the Floppy Disk DriveIf your notebook came with a docking station, you may use the built-in floppydisk drive. Howev

Change text in this variable definition to document title.56To remove a floppy disk1 Make sure the LED indicator light on the floppy disk drive is off

Using an Optical Disc Drive57Using an Optical Disc DriveYou may use the PCGA-DSD5 CD-RW/DVD Docking Station or the PCGA-DSD5 DVD Docking Station if yo

Change text in this variable definition to document title.583 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place.4 Close the tray by pushing

Using an Optical Disc Drive59Playing a DVDTo play a DVD, you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalledWinDVD® software. For more information

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.60Playing an audio CDTo play an audio CD1 Insert the CD into the optical disc tray. The Audi

Using an Optical Disc Drive61❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe thesurface from the center out.❑ If the dis

Change text in this variable definition to document title.62Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc DriveYou can use an optional i.LINK®*optical disc drive,

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive63drive. Secure the plug by turning the screw on the cable connectorclockwise.2 Insert the straight-shaped, two

Change text in this variable definition to document title.64Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives❑ You can use the supplied Application Recovery,

Connecting a Parallel Port Printer65Connecting a Parallel Port PrinterIf your notebook came with a docking station, you may connect a Windows®compatib

Change text in this variable definition to document title.66Connecting a USB PrinterYou may connect a Windows® compatible Universal Serial Bus (USB) p

Connecting an External Display67Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect a computer display (such as a monitor or a projector) to yournotebook or

Change text in this variable definition to document title.68To connect an external display to your docking station1 Make sure the external display is

Connecting an External Display694 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone jack on the right side of thenotebook, and make sure it is connected t

7Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad...199My mouse does not work...199My touchpad does not

Change text in this variable definition to document title.705 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone jack on the right side of thenotebook.6 Se

Connecting a USB Device71Connecting a USB DeviceYou can connect a variety of Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices such as anexternal mouse, keyboard, sp

Change text in this variable definition to document title.72To connect a USB device to the docking station1 Open the rear panel of the docking station

Connecting an i.LINK Device73Connecting an i.LINK* DeviceYour VAIO notebook includes an i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port, whichconnects to a compatible i

Change text in this variable definition to document title.74Notes on i.LINK devices❑ The above figure displays connection to a Sony digital video came

Connecting an i.LINK Device75❑ You can connect a digital video camera to the i.LINK port on your notebookor the i.LINK port on the optional port repli

Change text in this variable definition to document title.76Connecting VAIO ComputersYou may use an optional i.LINK®*cable to connect your VAIO® noteb

Connecting VAIO Computers77If your notebook is connected to the docking stationIf you want to exchange data with another computer using the optional i

Change text in this variable definition to document title.78❑ Set the i.LINK network switch to the unmarked side.

Connecting External Speakers79Connecting External SpeakersYou can connect external speakers to your notebook to enhance the sound qualityof your noteb

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Change text in this variable definition to document title.80Connecting an External MicrophoneYou can use an external microphone to enhance the quality

Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities81Expanding Your Notebook CapabilitiesThe following peripheral devices can be connected to your notebook, to expan

Change text in this variable definition to document title.82You can also connect your Access Point to a telephone line, Integrated ServicesDigital Net

83Customizing Your VAIO NotebookThe following sections briefly describe how to change your notebook’sdefault settings:❑ Displaying the Sony Notebook S

Change text in this variable definition to document title.84Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenTo display the Sony Notebook Setup screen1 Click

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen85Sony Notebook Setup tabsTab DescriptionAbout This Computer Display system information, including memorycapa

Change text in this variable definition to document title.86Controlling Power ManagementThe PowerPanel™ utility allows you to control the power settin

Controlling Power Management87To change the power management profile, click the current profile icon, thenselect a new profile from the pop-up list. S

Change text in this variable definition to document title.88any of the predefined profiles (except for the Disable Power Managementprofile), or you ca

Controlling Power Management89Word ProcessingOptimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard diskand display screen. You can also establis

9WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, andwelcome to the VAIO User Guide.This User Guide provides detailed information

Change text in this variable definition to document title.90Power Management commandsPowerPanel™ also provides power management commands that you can

Displaying Battery Information91Displaying Battery InformationYou can display detailed information for each of the batteries in your notebook.The foll

Change text in this variable definition to document title.92Displaying detailed battery informationDouble-click the battery icon on the task tray to d

Displaying Battery Information93To customize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm systemYou can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit

Change text in this variable definition to document title.94Selecting the Display ModeThis notebook uses the Intel® video controller, which enables yo

Selecting the Display Mode954 Click Apply. The UI Design Selector window design changes. The windowdesign for your Sony software will match the UI Des

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97Adding MemoryIn the future you may want to install memory modules to expand thefunctionality of your notebook. The amount of memory on your notebook

Change text in this variable definition to document title.98Precautions and ProceduresThe procedures described below assume familiarity with the gener

Precautions and Procedures99Typical expansion memory configurationTotal System Memory (MB) On board (MB) Slot (MB)128 128 0192 128 64256 128 128384**