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VAIO Computer User Guide10VAIO Action SetupO Action SetupVAIO® Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys (S Keys).Shortcut k

VAIO Action Setup114 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of function. The corresponding applications appear

VAIO Computer User Guide12Changing The Sony Software Window DesignYou can select from different window designs for certain Sony software applications

Using The Memory Stick Media Slot13Using The Memory Stick Media Slotk Media SlotYour VAIO® computer is configured to support Memory Stick® media. A Me

VAIO Computer User Guide14To remove a Memory Stick mediaA small portion of the Memory Stick media remains extended when it is inserted into the Memory

Using The Memory Stick Media Slot15Protecting data on Memory Stick media from accidental changesMemory Stick media contain a write-protect tab. The wr

VAIO Computer User Guide16Using The PC Card SlotYour computer has a card bus PC Card slot that supports Type I or Type II PC (PCMCIA) cards. You do no

Using The PC Card Slot17Removing a PC Card1 Close all applications that may access the PC Card to avoid data loss.2 Double-click the Safely Remove Ha

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19System And Application Recovery CD(s)You can restore your system, individual software applications, or drivers, using the Recovery CDs.

VAIO Computer User Guide20Using The System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD utility formats your hard disk drive and restores the operating syste

Using The System Recovery CD(s)21Using the System Recovery CD(s)Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen appears duri

VAIO Computer User Guide225 A Notes on Use window appears. Click Next.6 On the Main Menu - Product Recovery window, select the appropriate option to r

Using The Application Recovery CD(s)23Using The Application Recovery CD(s)pplication Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to

VAIO Computer User Guide24Reinstalling device driversThe Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system is capable of reinstalling the original factory-insta

Using The Application Recovery CD(s)257 Click to select the option, Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Click Next.8 Click to cancel

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27TroubleshootingThis section describes how to troubleshoot common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solu

VAIO Computer User Guide28About VAIO Computer FunctionsMy computer does not start.❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it

About VAIO Computer Functions29If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the pow

3ContentsWelcome...5Configuring Your VAIO Computer ...7About Your Hard Disk Drive Partit

VAIO Computer User Guide30Why is my system running slowly?❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are open a

About Using The Optical Disc Drive31About Using The Optical Disc Drivehe Optical Disc DriveWhy doesn’t my optical drive tray open?Use the Eject button

VAIO Computer User Guide32Why can’t I play a DVD or CD media?❑ After inserting your optical disc, wait a few seconds for it to be detected before tryi

About Using The Optical Disc Drive33❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers.❑ Check the connections between your speakers and the comput

VAIO Computer User Guide34About The SpeakersWhy is there no sound in any application?❑ Rotate the volume control dial, located on the left panel, to a

About The Modem35About The ModemWhy is my modem connection slow?Many factors influence modem connection speed:❑ Telephone line noise.❑ Incompatibility

VAIO Computer User Guide36Why doesn’t my modem work properly?Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts. If your modem is not func

About Using A Microphone37About Using A MicrophoneWhy doesn’t my microphone work properly?Check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone jac

VAIO Computer User Guide38About The Mouse And KeyboardTo use an optical mouse (USB)If you are using an optical mouse, use an appropriate surface to en

About The Mouse And Keyboard39Why doesn’t my mouse work properly?❑ Check that the USB optical mouse is plugged securely into a USB port on the right p

VAIO Computer User Guide4Notes On Use...43About The Power Source... 4

VAIO Computer User Guide40About Using Peripheral DevicesPeripheral DevicesHow do I install a printer?❑ If your printer uses USB or IEEE 1394 technolog

About Using Peripheral Devices415 Select the appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next.6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and mod

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43Notes On UseThe information in this section provides basic procedures for handling your system and common peripheral devices, using storage media, a

VAIO Computer User Guide44About The Power Source❑ Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ❑ Plug all the power cords for your computer a

About Disposing Of The Lithium Battery45About Disposing Of The Lithium BatteryDispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of

VAIO Computer User Guide46About Handling The Computer System dling The Computer System Your computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause i

About Handling The Computer System47❑ Your computer, keyboard, and mouse consist of high-precision electronic parts. Do not drop them or bump them aga

VAIO Computer User Guide48About The LCD Screen (Built-in Display)❑ Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force.❑ Do not block the ventilatio

About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk Media49About DVD, CD, And Floppy Disk MediaFloppy Disk MediaHandling floppy disks*❑ Do not open the shutter manually an

5WelcomeThank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. The i

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51Support OptionsSony provides several options to help solve common problems or to locate support for your VAIO® computer. This section describes all

VAIO Computer User Guide52Immediate Help And SupportYou can locate helpful information immediately by consulting your hard copy guides and supplements

Immediate Help And Support53❑ Preinstalled software Help files* — Each preinstalled software application provides online Help that describes software’

VAIO Computer User Guide54Software Help And SupportWhen you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check with these softwar

Software Help And Support55Microsoft® Windows® XP, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express,Office XP (On selected models) (Microsoft Corp.)PC-Cillin® Anti

VAIO Computer User Guide56Sony ScreenBlast™ ACID, Sony ScreenBlast™ Sound Forge® (Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment)WordPerfect® Office 2002 Standar

Contacting Sony For Help And Support57Contacting Sony For Help And SupportIf the support resources provided with your VAIO® computer do not provide an

VAIO Computer User Guide58Sony Customer Information Services CenterIf other support options do not resolve your issue, you can contact a Sony Support

NOTICE59NOTICE© 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual

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VAIO Computer User Guide60Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online service providers may require a

NOTICE61Safety Information and CautionYour computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you have purchased. See

VAIO Computer User Guide62❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.❑ Pour

NOTICE63Regulatory InformationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

VAIO Computer User Guide64FCC Part 68This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment

NOTICE65Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use

VAIO Computer User Guide66DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERYYou can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Ser

NOTICE67INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirm

VAIO Computer User Guide68End-User License Agreement For Sony SoftwareGiga Pocket including PicoPlayerCAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE US

End-User License Agreement For Sony Software69Software TransferYou may permanently transfer all of your rights under this EULA only as part of a sale

7Configuring Your VAIO ComputerThis section provides basic information about managing your computer's hard disk drive performance, using i.LINK d

VAIO Computer User Guide70HIGH RISK ACTIVITIESThe SONY SOFTWARE is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or intended for use or resale

End-User License Agreement For Sony Software71EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SONY SOFTWAREYOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF THE SONY SOFTWARE

VAIO Computer User Guide72GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION, JURY TRIAL WAIVERThis agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, Un

73IndexAair circulation 46Application Recovery CD(s)ARCDs 23ARCDdriver recovery 24audio problems 34Bbackground noise 37Ccautionlithium battery 45speak

VAIO Computer User Guide74Ii.LINKconnecting 9Kkeyboardtroubleshooting 39Lleft-hand settings for the mouse 39lithium batterydisposal 66disposing 45safe

Index75Softwareaudio problems 34CD playback problems 31Locating Help files 53stopped responding 28software recoveryARCDs 23Sony Customer Information S

VAIO Computer User Guide76UUninterruptible Power Supply 44Vventilation 46voltage settings 44WWindows taskbar 29

VAIO Computer User Guide8About Your Hard Disk Drive PartitionTo improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk d

i.LINK Compatibility9i.LINK CompatibilityYour VAIO computer has two 4-pin i.LINK ports available to connect your digital devices. A 4-pin i.LINK port