Document Outline

• Welcome
• Using Your VAIO Notebook
  • Using the Keyboard
    • The notebook keyboard keys
    • Indicators
    • Indicator lights
    • The Windows key in combination with other keys
    • The Fn key in combination with other keys
  • Using the Touchpad
  • Using PC Cards
  • Connecting VAIO Computers
    • If your notebook is connected to the optional docking station
  • VAIO Action Setup
  • Using the Center Jog Dial Control
    • Using the center Jog Dial control
    • Launcher mode
    • Guide Mode
    • Using the center Jog Dial control with Sony software
    • Using the center Jog Dial control with other software
  • Using Memory Stick Media
    • Types of Memory Stick media
    • Write-protecting a Memory Stick media
    • Formatting a Memory Stick media
    • Notes on Memory Stick media
    • Cautions on Memory Stick media
  • Using Power Saving Modes
    • Normal mode
    • Standby mode
    • Hibernate mode
  • Using a Phone Line
  • Using the LAN
• Connecting Peripheral Devices
  • Connecting the Optional Docking Station
    • Connecting the notebook to the docking station
    • Disconnecting the notebook from the docking station
  • Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive
  • Connecting an Optical Drive
    • Playing a DVD
    • Handling and cleaning CD and DVD media
    • Writing data to CD-R/RW media
  • Connecting a Printer
    • To connect a printer
  • Connecting an i.LINK Device
  • Connecting an External Display
    • To connect a monitor
    • To connect a projector
  • Connecting a USB Device
    • To connect a USB device
  • Connecting External Speakers
  • Connecting an External Microphone
• Customizing Your VAIONotebook
  • Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen
    • Sony Notebook Setup tabs
  • Controlling Power Management
    • Viewing the Power Management status icons
    • Activating the Power Management toolbar
    • Power Management profiles
    • Power Management commands
    • Conserving battery power
  • Displaying Battery Information
    • To activate the battery information toolbar
    • Battery icon descriptions
    • Displaying detailed battery information
  • Selecting the Display Mode
    • Changing the window design of Sony software
• Adding Memory
  • Precautions and Procedures
  • Installing a Memory Module
  • Removing a Memory Module
• About the Software on Your Notebook
  • Overview
  • DVgate
    • To defragment a partition
    • DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere
  • MovieShaker
    • Importing images and sound clips
    • Create a movie using Shaker
    • Editing clips and scenes
    • Saving a movie
  • OpenMG Jukebox
    • Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services
    • To start OpenMG Jukebox 2.0
    • To record a CD
    • To transfer songs (check-in/check-out)
    • Additional OpenMG Jukebox features
    • Notes on using Portable Players
  • PictureGear
    • Managing your pictures
    • Creating a photo album
    • Using Panorama Maker
    • Making still images and panoramic from MPEG
  • Smart Capture
    • Using Still mode
    • Using Net Movie mode
    • Using ImageStation
  • VisualFlow
    • To use VisualFlow
  • Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs
  • Using Your Recovery CDs
    • Using the Application Recovery CD(s)
    • Using the Driver Recovery CD(s)
    • Using the System Recovery CD(s)
    • Recovering Microsoft Word
  • Software Support Information
• Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Your Notebook
  • Troubleshooting the Docking Station
  • Troubleshooting the LCD Screen
  • Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad
  • Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral Devices
  • Troubleshooting the Software
  • Troubleshooting the Modem
  • Troubleshooting Audio
  • Troubleshooting the Printer
• Getting Help
  • Support Options
  • VAIO Support Agent
    • To use the Quick Fix Wizard
    • To use Common Solutions
    • To use Support Central
    • About automatic updates
• Index