ManualTable of ContentsWelcome1Powering Your Computer2Using AC Power3Connecting the AC adapter4Turning on the computer5Using the Battery6Inserting a battery7Removing a battery8Using a second battery9Displaying battery information10Charging a battery12Notes on batteries13Frequently asked questions14Conserving Battery Power15Using power saving modes16Using PowerPanel utility17Frequently asked questions20Internet and Network Connections21Internet Connections22Setting up a dial-up Internet connection23Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection24Customizing your Internet connection26Frequently asked questions27Network Connections28Using Ethernet and dial-up connections29Using wireless LAN connections30Checking your network connection status34Frequently asked questions35Connecting Another VAIO Computer36Frequently asked questions37CDs, DVDs, and Optical Drives38Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs39Copying and Playing CDs41Playing CDs42Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R43Frequently asked questions44Copying and Playing DVDs46Playing DVDs47Disconnecting the TV from the computer49Copying files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW50Frequently asked questions51Printer Connections53Printing With Your Computer54Connecting a printer55Disconnecting a printer57Frequently asked questions58Computer Features59Using the Keyboard60Key locations and descriptions61Combinations and functions with the Windows key62Indicators63Combinations and functions with the Fn key64Using the Touch Pad66Describing the touch pad67Customizing the touch pad68Frequently asked questions69Using Jog Dial Control71Using VAIO Action Setup72Locating the Jog Dial Control73Using launcher mode74Using guide mode75Using the Jog Dial control with Sony programs76Using the Jog Dial control with other programs77Using Memory Stick Media78Selecting Memory Stick media79Inserting Memory Stick media80Viewing the contents81Write-protecting Memory Stick media82Formatting Memory Stick media83Removing Memory Stick media84Frequently asked questions85Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs86Connecting Mice and Keyboards87Using External Mice and Keyboards88Connecting a mouse or keyboard89Connecting a PS/2 mouse or keyboard90Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard91Frequently asked questions92Connecting a Port Replicator93Locating Ports and Connectors94Using the Port Replicator95Connecting the port replicator96Removing the port replicator97Floppy Disk Drives and PC Cards98Using Floppy Disk Drives99Connecting a floppy disk drive100Inserting and removing floppy disks101Notes on handling floppy disks102Disconnecting a floppy disk drive103Carrying the floppy disk drive104Frequently asked questions105Using PC Cards106Inserting PC Cards107Removing PC Cards108Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives109Frequently asked questions111Audio and Video Connections112Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders113Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder114Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder115Using a digital video camera recorder116Notes on connecting an i.LINK device117Frequently asked questions118Using Computer Monitors and Projectors119Connecting a computer monitor120Connecting a multimedia computer monitor121Connecting a TV122Connecting a projector124Selecting a display mode125Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector127Using Speakers, CD Players, or Amplifiers128Connecting standard speakers129Disconnecting standard speakers130Connecting active speakers or amplifiers131Disconnecting active speakers or amplifiers132Connecting CD, MiniDisc, or audio cassette players133Disconnecting CD, MiniDisc, or audio cassette players134Adjusting the volume135Enabling the audio feature136Frequently asked questions137Using Microphones138Connecting a microphone139Disconnecting a microphone140Using a microphone or other device to record141Frequently asked questions142Preinstalled Programs143Software Programs On Your Computer144Program overview145Frequently asked questions148DVgate Program Notes149Recording images to a digital video device150Adjusting image resolution151Saving to your hard disk drive152Program Support Information153Sony Service Center155Working with Digital Video156Editing Video with MovieShaker Software157Editing Video with DVgate Software159Working with Still Images162Importing Still Images163Editing Still Images164Printing Still Images165Working with Digital Music166Sharing Video, Images, and Music on a Network168How VAIO Media Works169Setting up a VAIO Media server computer170Setting up a VAIO Media client computer171Using VAIO Media172Creating DVDs174About Disc Formats, Media, and Compatibility175Using the Right Recording Media176Using the Right Disc Format with the Right Playback Equipment177Creating DVDs with Click to DVD™ Software178Using Click to DVD software179Creating DVDs with RecordNow DX185Using RecordNow DX Software186Topics187Creating DVDs with Drag'n Drop CD/DVD188Using Drag'n Drop CD/DVD Software189VAIO AV Applications190Overview of Preinstalled Software191DVgate Software192MovieShaker Software193Creating movies with MovieShaker software194Using the ImageStation online service with MovieShaker software197Network Smart Capture198The Network Smart Capture main window199Capturing still images201Capturing movie clips203Capturing Web camera images205Applying effects to your images and movies206Managing your images and movies207Using the ImageStation online service208Getting more help209PictureGear Studio™ Software210Using the Import Photo feature211Using the PhotoCollection feature213Using the Binder feature214Using the PhotoAlbum feature215Using the PrintStudio feature219SonicStage Software220Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services221Starting SonicStage Software222Recording from a CD224Transferring songs (Check-In/Check-Out)225Additional features227Additional Software Information228Legal Information229Memory Upgrades230Upgrading Your Computer's Memory231Precautions and procedures232Typical expansion memory configuration233Removing and installing memory modules234Confirming added memory capacity236Using the Recovery CDs237Application and System Recovery CDs238Using Your Recovery CDs239Using the Application Recovery CD(s)240Using the System Recovery CD(s)242Troubleshooting and Support244Troubleshooting Your Computer245Troubleshooting Batteries248Troubleshooting the Printer249Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad250Troubleshooting the Modem252Troubleshooting Networks253Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs255Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives257Troubleshooting PC Cards258Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections259Troubleshooting the Computer Screen (LCD)261Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media262Troubleshooting Programs263Computer Support Information264Size: 7.87 MBPages: 264Language: EnglishOpen manual
