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Sony VAIO VAIO Notebook Computer Owner's Manual (162 pages)
Sony Owner's Guide VAIO notebook
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 3.87 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Welcome
9
Using Your VAIO Notebook
11
Using the Keyboard
12
Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key
14
Indicators
15
Indicator Lights
16
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
16
Using the Touchpad
18
VAIO Action Setup
20
Using the Center Jog Dial Control
21
Launcher Mode
22
Guide Mode
23
Center Jog Dial Back Button
23
Using the Center Jog Dial Control with Sony Software
24
Using the Center Jog Dial Control with Other Software
24
Using the Optical Disc Drive
25
To Insert a Disc
25
To Eject a Disc
26
To Play a DVD
27
To Play an Audio CD
28
Notes on CD and DVD Discs
28
To Write Data to a CD-RW or CD-R Disc
29
Using PC Cards
30
To Insert a PC Card
30
To Remove a PC Card
31
Using Memory Stick Media
32
Types of Memory Stick Media
32
Write-Protecting Memory Stick Media
34
Formatting Memory Stick Media
34
Notes on Using Memory Stick Media
35
Using a Second Battery Pack
37
To Insert a Second Battery Pack
37
To Charge the Second Battery Pack
38
To Remove the Second Battery Pack
39
Using the Weight Saver
40
To Attach the Weight Saver
40
To Remove the Weight Saver
41
Using Power Saving Modes
42
Normal Mode
42
Standby Mode
42
Hibernate Mode
42
Notes on Power Saving Modes
43
Connecting a Phone Line
44
Connecting to a Local Area Network
45
Setting up Your Ethernet Connection
45
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
46
The Wireless LAN Access Point
46
Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)
47
Checking Your Connection Status
48
Confirming Access Point Information
49
Communicating Without an Access Point (Peer-To-Peer)
49
Turning off Wireless LAN
50
Notes on Using Wireless LAN
50
Connecting Peripheral Devices
53
Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive
54
To Connect an External Floppy Disk Drive
54
To Insert a Floppy Disk into the External Floppy Disk Drive
55
To Remove a Floppy Disk from the External Floppy Disk Drive
55
To Disconnect an External Floppy Disk Drive When the Notebook Is on
56
To Carry an External Floppy Disk Drive
56
Notes on Handling Floppy Disks
56
Connecting a Port Replicator
57
To Attach the Notebook to the Port Replicator
57
To Remove Your Notebook from the Port Replicator
59
Connecting a PS/2 External Mouse or Keyboard
61
To Connect an External Mouse or Keyboard
61
Connecting an Audio Device
62
To Connect a CD Player, Active Speaker, or an Amplifier
62
Connecting an Audio-Video Device
64
To Change the Display
67
Connecting a Parallel Port Printer
68
To Connect a Printer to the Notebook
68
Connecting a USB Printer
69
To Connect a USB Printer to the Notebook
69
Connecting an External Display
70
To Connect a Computer Display to the Notebook
70
To Connect a Multimedia Computer Display to the Notebook
71
To Connect a Projector to the Notebook
72
To Change the Display When Connecting an External Computer Display or Projector
73
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device
74
To Connect a USB Device to the Notebook
74
Connecting an I.link Device
76
To Connect a Digital Video Camera Recorder
76
Notes on Connecting an I.link Device
77
Connecting with Another VAIO Computer
78
Connecting External Speakers
79
To Connect External Speakers
79
Connecting an External Microphone
80
To Connect an External Microphone
80
Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities
81
Personal Digital Assistant
81
Wireless LAN Access Point
81
Wireless LAN PC Card
82
Customizing Your VAIO Notebook
83
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen
84
To Display the Sony Notebook Setup Screen
84
Sony Notebook Setup Tabs
85
Controlling Power Management
86
Viewing the Power Management Status Icons
86
Power Management Profiles
87
Power Management Commands
89
Conserving Battery Power
89
Displaying Battery Information
90
Battery Icon Descriptions
91
Displaying Detailed Battery Information
91
Selecting the Display Mode
93
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software
95
Using the Multilingual User Interface Language
96
To Change the Language Option
96
To Change Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats
97
Adding Memory
99
Precautions and Procedures
100
Typical Expansion Memory Configuration
101
Models with 256 MB Memory
101
Removing a Memory Module
102
Installing a Memory Module
104
Viewing the Amount of Memory
105
About the Software on Your Notebook
107
Software Overview
108
Software Support Information
115
Sony Service Center
117
Using the Recovery Cds
119
Application, Driver, and System Recovery Cds
120
Using Your Recovery Cds
121
To Use the Application Recovery CD(S)
121
To Use the Driver Recovery CD(S)
122
To Use the System Recovery CD(S)
124
Troubleshooting
129
Troubleshooting Your Notebook
130
My Notebook Does Not Start
130
My Notebook Starts but a BIOS Error Appears
130
My Notebook Starts, but the Message "Operating System Not
131
Found" Appears and Windows Does Not Start
131
My Notebook Stops Responding or Does Not Shut down
132
The Power Management Setting Is Not Responding
132
The Sound of My Notebook's Fan Is too Loud
133
Why Does the System Properties Dialog Box Display a Slower CPU Speed than Advertised
133
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen
134
My LCD Screen Is Blank
134
My LCD Screen Continues to Show the Previous Screen
134
The Image on My Connected External Display Is Not Centered or Sized Properly
134
I Want to Change the Video Resolution of My Display
134
I Cannot Switch the LCD Display to TV, and Vice Versa
134
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad
135
My Mouse Does Not Work
135
My Touchpad Does Not Work Properly
135
The Pointer Does Not Move While Using the Touchpad or Mouse
136
Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices
137
I Cannot Establish a Connection between Two VAIO® Computers When Using an I.link Cable
137
My Floppy Disk Drive (Optional) Cannot Write to a Floppy Disk
137
My Optical Disc Drive Is Not Playing My CD or DVD Properly
137
My Optical Drive Tray Does Not Open
138
I Cannot Use Digital Video (DV) Devices. the Message "DV
138
Equipment Seems to be Disconnected or Turned Off" Appears
138
My PC Card Is Not Working
139
Troubleshooting Software
140
My Software Program Stops Responding or Crashes
140
When I Click an Application Icon, the Message "You Must Insert the Application CD into Your Optical Drive" Appears and the Software Does Not Start
140
What Software Do I Use for CD-R/CD-RW Software Functions
140
Why Is My Computer Operating Improperly after Downloading the CD-Burning Feature of Realjukebox® Software
140
I Cannot Use the Dvgate™ Software
140
Troubleshooting the Modem
141
My Modem Does Not Work
141
My Modem Connection Is Slow
141
Troubleshooting Audio
142
My Speakers Make no Sound
142
My Microphone Does Not Work
143
Troubleshooting the Printer
144
I Cannot Print
144
Troubleshooting Wireless LAN
145
The Computer Cannot Connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point
145
I Cannot Access the Internet
145
The Data Transfer Speed Is Slow
146
The Communication Speed Is Interrupted or Slowed down When MPEG2 Data Is Transferred
146
Data Transfers Are Interrupted
146
Getting Help
149
Support Options
149
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Sony VAIO VAIO Notebook Computer User Manual (161 pages)
Sony User Guide VAIO Notebook
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.15 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Welcome
7
Using Your VAIO Notebook
9
Using the Keyboard
9
The Notebook Keyboard Keys
11
Indicators
13
Indicator Lights
13
The Windows Key in Combination with Other Keys
14
The Fn Key in Combination with Other Keys
15
Using the Touchpad
17
Using PC Cards
19
Connecting VAIO Computers
22
If Your Notebook Is Connected to the Optional Docking Station
23
VAIO Action Setup
25
Using the Center Jog Dial Control
26
Launcher Mode
27
Guide Mode
28
Using the Center Jog Dial Control with Sony Software
28
Using the Center Jog Dial Control with Other Software
29
Using Memory Stick Media
30
Types of Memory Stick Media
30
Write-Protecting a Memory Stick Media
32
Formatting a Memory Stick Media
32
Notes on Memory Stick Media
33
Cautions on Memory Stick Media
33
Using Power Saving Modes
35
Normal Mode
35
Standby Mode
35
Hibernate Mode
35
Using a Phone Line
37
Using the LAN
38
Connecting Peripheral Devices
39
Connecting the Optional Docking Station
39
Connecting the Notebook to the Docking Station
41
Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking Station
42
Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive
47
Connecting an Optical Drive
49
Playing a DVD
50
Handling and Cleaning CD and DVD Media
51
Writing Data to CD-R/RW Media
51
Connecting a Printer
53
To Connect a Printer
53
Connecting an I.link Device
55
Connecting an External Display
58
To Connect a Monitor
58
To Connect a Projector
59
Connecting a USB Device
62
To Connect a USB Device
62
Connecting External Speakers
64
Connecting an External Microphone
65
Customizing Your VAIO Notebook
67
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen
67
Sony Notebook Setup Tabs
69
Controlling Power Management
70
Viewing the Power Management Status Icons
70
Activating the Power Management Toolbar
70
Power Management Profiles
71
Power Management Commands
73
Conserving Battery Power
74
Displaying Battery Information
75
To Activate the Battery Information Toolbar
75
Battery Icon Descriptions
75
Displaying Detailed Battery Information
76
Selecting the Display Mode
78
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software
80
Adding Memory
81
Precautions and Procedures
81
Installing a Memory Module
83
Removing a Memory Module
87
About the Software on Your Notebook
89
Overview
89
Dvgate
95
To Defragment a Partition
95
Dvgate Plug-In for Adobe Premiere
95
Movieshaker
97
Importing Images and Sound Clips
97
Create a Movie Using Shaker
97
Editing Clips and Scenes
98
Saving a Movie
99
Openmg Jukebox
100
Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services
100
To Start Openmg Jukebox 2.0
101
To Record a CD
102
To Transfer Songs (Check-In/Check-Out)
103
Additional Openmg Jukebox Features
105
Notes on Using Portable Players
106
Picturegear
107
Managing Your Pictures
107
Creating a Photo Album
107
Using Panorama Maker
107
Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG
108
Smart Capture
109
Using Still Mode
110
Using Net Movie Mode
114
Using Imagestation
117
Visualflow
120
To Use Visualflow
120
Application, Driver, and System Recovery Cds
121
Using Your Recovery Cds
122
Using the Application Recovery CD(S)
122
Using the Driver Recovery CD(S)
123
Using the System Recovery CD(S)
123
Recovering Microsoft Word
125
Software Support Information
126
Troubleshooting
129
Troubleshooting Your Notebook
129
Troubleshooting the Docking Station
133
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen
135
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad
136
Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices
137
Troubleshooting the Software
139
Troubleshooting the Modem
140
Troubleshooting Audio
141
Troubleshooting the Printer
142
Getting Help
143
Support Options
143
VAIO Support Agent
145
To Use the Quick Fix Wizard
145
To Use Common Solutions
147
To Use Support Central
149
About Automatic Updates
153
Index
157
Sony VAIO VAIO Notebook Computer User Manual (190 pages)
Sony VAIO computer User Guide
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4.84 MB
Table of Contents
Powering Your Computer
2
Using AC Power
3
Using the Battery
6
Conserving Battery Power
9
Using Special Buttons
21
Using I.link Digital Video Recorders
24
Using Computer Monitors and Projectors
28
Using Speakers
34
Using Microphones
39
Internet and Network Connections
43
Internet Connections
43
Network Connections
48
Inserting and Ejecting Cds or Dvds
58
Cds and Dvds
58
Computer Features
73
Using the Touchpad
73
Using Memory Stick Media
76
Using PC Cards
83
Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option
86
Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs
88
Printer Connections
89
Connecting a USB Printer
90
Disconnecting a Printer
91
Connecting a Parallel Printer
92
Port Replicators
93
Connecting a Port Replicator
95
Using the Keyboard
98
Memory Upgrades
107
Precautions and Procedures
108
Removing and Installing Memory Modules
109
Confirming Added Memory Capacity
111
Using a Floppy Disk Drive
112
Troubleshooting
119
Cds and Dvds
162
Memory Stick
172
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Sony VAIO VAIO Notebook Computer Reference Manual (94 pages)
Sony Reference Manual VAIO Digital Studio System
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 1.73 MB
Table of Contents
Notice
2
Owner's Record
2
Safety Information and Caution
3
Regulatory Information
5
FCC Part 68
5
Declaration of Conformity
5
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)
6
Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)
6
Disposal of Lithium Battery
7
Industry Canada Notice
8
Avis de L'industrie Canada
8
Table of Contents
9
Chapter 1 - Identifying Components
13
Front View
14
Drives
15
Buttons and Switches
16
Indicators
17
Connectors
18
Rear View
19
Icons
20
I/O Connectors
22
Identifying Components
25
Expansion Slots
26
Chapter 2 - Configuring Your System
27
Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility
28
Changing the Display's Power Management Settings
29
VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual
30
Chapter 3 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components
35
Removing the Side Cover
36
Replacing the Side Cover
37
Removing a PCI Add-In Card
38
Installing a PCI Add-In Card
40
Replacing the Lithium Battery
42
Removing a Memory Module
45
Installing System Memory
46
Removing a Slot Cover
49
Covering an Open I/O Slot
50
Installing a 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Disk Drive
51
To Identify Additional Hard Disk Space
55
Removing the Power Supply
56
Replacing the Power Supply
57
Chapter 4 - System Board
59
Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots
60
Power Supply and Aux Power Headers
61
CLR CMOS Jumper
63
System Board
63
Chapter 5 CMOS Setup Options
65
Main Screen
67
Advanced Screen
69
Power Screen
71
Boot Screen
72
Exit Screen
73
Chapter 6 - Miscellaneous Technical Information
75
User and Supervisor Passwords
76
Beep Code Error Messages
77
PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages
78
DMA Channel Assignments
80
System I/O Address Map
81
Memory Map
83
IRQ Settings
84
Chapter 7 - Specifications
85
Processors
85
Chipset
85
AGP Bus
85
PCI Bus
86
Memory Modules
86
Memory Configurations
86
L2 Cache
86
Graphics
86
Audio
87
Communications
87
Giga Pocket I/O
87
I/O and Expansion Slots
88
Floppy Disk Drive and Controller
88
Hard Drives and Controllers
88
Optical Drives
88
System BIOS
89
Index
91
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