Owner's Guide VAIO notebook
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Welcome
- Using Your VAIO Notebook
- Using the Keyboard
- Using the Touchpad
- VAIO Action Setup
- Using the Center Jog Dial Control
- Using the Optical Disc Drive
- Using PC Cards
- Using Memory Stick Media
- Using a Second Battery Pack
- Using the Weight Saver
- Using Power Saving Modes
- Connecting a Phone Line
- Connecting to a Local Area Network
- Connecting to a Wireless LAN
- Connecting Peripheral Devices
- Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive
- Connecting a Port Replicator
- Connecting a PS/2 External Mouse or Keyboard
- Connecting an Audio Device
- Connecting an Audio-Video Device
- Connecting a Parallel Port Printer
- Connecting a USB Printer
- Connecting an External Display
- Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Device
- Connecting an i.LINK Device
- Connecting with another VAIO computer
- Connecting External Speakers
- Connecting an External Microphone
- Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities
- Customizing Your VAIO Notebook
- Adding Memory
- About the Software on Your Notebook
- Using the Recovery CDs
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Your Notebook
- My notebook does not start.
- My notebook starts but a BIOS error appears.
- My notebook starts, but the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not start.
- My notebook stops responding or does not shut down.
- The power management setting is not responding.
- The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud.
- Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised?
- Troubleshooting the LCD Screen
- Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad
- Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices
- I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO® computers when using an i.LINK cable.
- My floppy disk drive (optional) cannot write to a floppy disk.
- My optical disc drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly.
- My optical drive tray does not open.
- I cannot use Digital Video (DV) devices. The message “DV equipment seems to be disconnected or tu...
- My PC Card is not working.
- Troubleshooting Software
- My software program stops responding or crashes.
- When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into your optic...
- What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions?
- Why is my computer operating improperly after downloading the CD-burning feature of RealJukebox® ...
- I cannot use the DVgate™ software.
- Troubleshooting the Modem
- Troubleshooting Audio
- Troubleshooting the Printer
- Troubleshooting Wireless LAN
- Troubleshooting Your Notebook
- Getting Help
- Index

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Troubleshooting Software
My software program stops responding or crashes.
Contact the software publisher or designated provider for techni cal support.
Refer to “Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs” for more information.
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.
❑ Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD.
Insert the disc and try starting the program again.
❑ Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up.
What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions?
❑ Sony recommends using the preinstalled SonicStage software’s Record
function to create any CDs on your VAIO ® com put er, if the specific model
you purchased is preconfigured with all necessary components for CD-R and
CD-RW capability. Downl oadi ng the optional RealJukebox CD-burning
component to create any CDs on your computer may interfere with normal
system operations.
Why is my computer operating improperly after downloading
the CD-burning feature of RealJukebox® software?
Sony does not guarantee the performance of the “Create CD” feature that is
provided by the softw are, RealJukebox2 Basic for Sony. Some CD-ROM drives
or drivers may experience problems when using this feature. For more
information about this issue, visit the RealNetworks Service and Suppo rt Web
site at http://service.real.com.
I cannot use the DVgate™ software.
❑ If your notebook is using the Ultimate Battery Life profi le for its power
saving mode, you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software. Pl ease
select another profile. Preferably, connect your notebook to AC power when
using these features.










