ManualTable of ContentsWelcome7Using Your VAIO Notebook9Using the Keyboard10Functions of the keyboard keys11Combinations and functions with the Windows key12Indicators13Indicator lights13Combinations and functions with the Fn key14Using the Touchpad16Using the Floppy Disk Drive18To insert a floppy disk18To remove a floppy disk18To remove the floppy disk drive19To reinsert the floppy disk drive20Using the Optical Disc Drive21To insert a disc21To remove a disc22To play a DVD23To play an audio CD24Notes on CD and DVD media25To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc26Using PC Cards27To insert a PC card27To remove a PC Card28Notes on PC Cards29Using a Second Battery Pack30To insert a second battery pack30To charge the second battery pack31To remove the second battery pack32Using the Weight Saver34To attach the weight saver34To remove the weight saver34Using Power Saving Modes36Normal mode36Standby mode36Hibernate mode36Notes on power saving modes37Connecting a Phone Line38Connecting to a LAN39To set up your ethernet connection39Connecting Peripheral Devices41Connecting a Port Replicator42To attach your notebook to the port replicator42To remove your notebook from the port replicator44Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard46To connect an external mouse or keyboard46Connecting a Parallel Port Printer47To connect a printer47Connecting a USB Printer48To connect a USB printer48Connecting an External Display49To connect a computer display49To connect a multimedia computer display49To connect a projector50To select a display51Connecting a TV Display52To connect a TV52Changing the display resolution for TV Out52Notes on TV display53Connecting a USB Device54To connect a USB device54Connecting an i.LINK Device55To connect a digital video camera recorder55Notes on i.LINK devices56Connecting VAIO computers58Connecting with i.LINK58Connecting External Speakers59Before connecting your external speakers59To connect external speakers59Connecting an External Microphone60To connect an external microphone60Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities61Personal Digital Assistant61Wireless LAN Access Point61Wireless LAN PC Card62Customizing Your VAIO Notebook63Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen64To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen64Sony Notebook Setup Tabs65Controlling Power Management66To view the Power Management status icons66Power Management profiles67Power management commands69Conserving battery power70Displaying Battery Information71To activate the Battery Information toolbar71Battery icon descriptions71To display detailed battery information72To customize the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system73Selecting the Display Mode74To select the display mode74To change the Window Design of Sony software76Adding Memory to Your VAIO Notebook77Precautions and Procedures78Typical expansion memory configuration78Removing a Memory Module80Installing a Memory Module82Viewing the Amount of Memory84About the Software on Your Notebook85Software Overview86Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs92Using Your Recovery CDs93To use the Application Recovery CD(s)93To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)93To use the System Recovery CD(s)98Troubleshooting101Troubleshooting Your Notebook102My notebook does not start.102My notebook starts, but a BIOS error is displayed.102My notebook starts, but the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not start.103My notebook stops responding or does not shut down.104The Power Management setting is not responding.104The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud.105Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised?105Troubleshooting the LCD Screen106My LCD screen is blank.106My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen.106The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly.106I want to change the video resolution of my display.106I want to change the display resolution for TV Out106I cannot switch the LCD display to TV, and vice versa.107Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad108My mouse does not work.108My touchpad does not work properly.108The pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse.109Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral Devices110My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk.110My optical drive is not playing a CD or DVD properly.110My optical drive tray does not open.111I cannot use Digital Video (DV) devices. The message “DV equipment seems to be disconnected or tu...111My PC Card is not working.111Troubleshooting Software112My software program stops responding or crashes.112When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into your optic...112I cannot use the DVgate software.112Troubleshooting the Modem113My modem does not work.113My modem connection is slow.113Troubleshooting Audio114My speakers make no sound.114My microphone does not work.114Troubleshooting the Printer115I cannot print.115Troubleshooting i.LINK devices116I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO computers when using an i.LINK cable.116Getting Help117Support Options118Software Support Information120Sony Service Center122Size: 2.14 MBPages: 132Language: EnglishOpen manual
