Home

Sony VGN-P688E/N netbook

1. Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function The IEEE 802 11a standard using the 5 GHz band and the IEEE 802 11n draft standard using the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz band are not available on ad hoc networks Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up the wireless LAN function See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click SmartWi Connection Utility 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help 47 n In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN function read the Safety Information carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 1 1a b g standard or the IEEE 802 11n draft standard which Specifies the type of technology used The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA is designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 111 specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP in addition to user authentication using 802 1
2. Running the Disk Cleanup with the Compress old files option selected may compress the files required for the Instant Mode If the files are compressed after running the Disk Cleanup follow the above procedure to restore the files What should do if my computer screen LCD goes blank The screen saver has been enabled and is now activated Press any key on the keyboard to resume the Instant Mode 115 Built in Camera Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor quality images Q The built in camera cannot be shared by more than one software application Exit the current application before launching another Q The viewfinder may show some noise for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction U If the problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality Q The images captured under the fluorescent light may show reflections of light Q A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise Q Ifthe lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See Handling the Built in Camera page 93 What should do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions Q The effect settings on your software application may cause dropped frames See the help file included with your software application for more information LY There may be more software applications running than your computer c
3. Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer Locating Ports on the Display LAN Adapter 1 Monitor port page 60 2 Network Ethernet port page 44 Socket for attaching to the AC adapter page 100 55 56 Connecting the Display LAN adapter to Your Computer To connect the display LAN adapter to your computer Do not move your computer while the display LAN adapter is connected as it may disconnect the display LAN adapter and cause damage to both units 1 Slide out the I O plug 1 in the direction of the arrow and route the I O plug cable 2 to the right of the tab 3 57 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive To use optical CDs and DVDs with your computer connect an external optical disc drive not supplied to your computer Connecting an Optical Disc Drive Be sure to connect an external optical disc drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program To connect an optical disc drive 1 Plug the power cord if any of your external optical disc drive not supplied 1 into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 2 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB cable not supplied 3 into the USB port and the other end to the optical disc drive See the manual that came with your external optical disc drive for the detailed instructions on connecting the USB cable to the dri
4. 4 The scroll function is available only with applications that support a pointing stick scroll feature r The pointer may move on its own on rare occasions which does not indicate a malfunction Leave the pointing stick untouched for a while The pointer will behave normally The tip on the pointing stick is a consumable You can replace it with one of the supplied spare caps when necessary You can disable enable the pointing stick while a mouse is connected to your computer To change the pointing stick settings use the VAIO Control Center l Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the pointing stick If you disable the pointing stick before connecting a mouse you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations 31 Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer Special function button Functions While the computer is off or in Hibernate mode the XMB button starts the Instant Mode See Using the Instant Mode page 32 for more information on the Instant Mode XMB Xross Media Bar button S1 button While the computer is in Normal mode this S1 button executes the default task You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center Execute the task that is assigned to each button by default S2 button You can change the default assignments with the VAIO Control Center 32 Using the Instant
5. page 37 Can copy images from a digital camera using a Memory Stick Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick compatible digital cameras Why can t write data to a Memory Stick Some versions of the Memory Stick are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off 134 Peripherals What should do if cannot connect a USB device If applicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check if the battery is charged If you are using a printer check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet Q Try using another USB port on your computer The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device LY See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device Q Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all Q USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub 135 Trademarks 2009 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Sony the Sony logo VA
6. Customizing the Battery Charging Method You can customize the current battery charging method using the battery care function and the quick charge function The battery care function makes the life of battery longer and the quick charge function allows you to charge your battery pack quickly The quick charge function is intended to speed up battery charging while your computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode or off It does not reduce the battery charge time while the computer is in Normal mode To enable the battery care function Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center Double click Power Management and then Battery Care Function Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box Select the desired maximum charge level Click OK To enable the quick charge function 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center 2 Double click Power Management and then Quick Charge Function oF OQO N 3 Click to select the Enable Quick Charge Function check box and click OK 23 Removing the Battery Pack wi may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch 1 inward 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch 2 inward and slightly slide the b
7. Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively you can follow these steps to place the computer into Hibernate mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Hibernate Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off 83 To return to Normal mode Slide the power switch in the direction of gt on the switch The computer returns to its normal state If you slide in the direction of gt on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid This power resuming preference will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack See Using the VAIO Control Center page 78 84 Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for power consumption The VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and long
8. Mode The Instant Mode enables you immediately to play music and videos or access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system For detailed information on operating instructions see the help file included with the Instant Mode Starting the Instant Mode To start the Instant Mode your computer must be off or in Hibernate mode To start the Instant Mode 1 Press the XMB button on the computer The Main Menu of the Instant Mode appears on the screen 2 Select your desired operation from the menu Exiting the Instant Mode Select Power Off from the Main Menu to exit the Instant Mode sharing Bookmarks between the Instant Mode and the Internet Explorer You can export import your Favorites file used with the Internet Explorer to the bookmark files of the browser used with the Instant Mode To share bookmarks 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center 2 Double click Others and Bookmark Settings 3 Follow the on screen instructions 33 Using the Built in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built in MOTION EYE camera With the preinstalled image capture software you can perform the following operations Q Capturing still images and movies Q Sensing and capturing object movements for monitoring purposes U Editing captured data ay Turning on the computer activates the built in camera Video conference is possible with the appropriate software Launching or exiting your instan
9. You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer Your computer s serial number You can find it on the bottom the back panel or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode The operating system on your computer The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem A brief description of the problem In Store Service amp Support available in USA only Make an appointment with a Sony certified technician at a U S Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for your VAIO PC Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with the set up of your new VAIO PC system optimization data rescue and any repair service you might need Visit the web site at www sonystyle com backstage to find the nearest location Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments Q Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard or the pointing device Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take frequent breaks while using your computer Excessive use of the computer m
10. key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 73 Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the current password for Enter Password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 74 Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your built in storage device If you enable the hard disk password this adds an extra level of security When adding the hard disk password you must set both the master and user passwords The master password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to reset the user password in the BIOS setup screen The user password is
11. manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Sony Corporation is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings made to your computer external recording media or recording devices or any relevant losses including when recordings are not made due to reasons including your computer failure or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of your computer failure or repair undertaken to your computer Sony Corporation will not restore recover or replicate the recorded contents made to your computer external recording media or recording devices under any circumstances
12. maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information How do avoid data transfer interruptions Q When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information 119 What are channels Q Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices Q If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encry
13. prevent damage to the battery pack If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time the remaining battery life may become short However this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in use Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the computer again You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced 97 Using Headphones Q Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings U Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use 98 Handling the Memory Stick Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or expose the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Do not let the Memory Stick get wet Ea iy O Do not use or store the Memory
14. provided to lock your built in storage device Once you set the user password you will have to enter the password along with the power on password if set after the VAIO logo appears You cannot start your computer with the master password If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails which is critical to password entry no bypass is possible and the data stored on the built in Storage device will not be accessible There is NO RESET of this password You will have to replace the built in storage device at your own expense and lose all the data originally stored on the device Be sure to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people 75 To add the hard disk password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The Hard Disk Password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key Select Continue on the warning screen and press the Enter key Enter the master password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long Enter the user password t
15. reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 Make sure you disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before cleaning your computer To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged back up your data regularly 92 Q Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to malfunction Q To open the computer grasp the LCD screen lid on the center with one hand and gently lift the lid Q Usea carrying case specially designed to carry your computer 93 Handling the Built in Camera Q Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built in camera as it may cause scratches on the cover and such scratches will appear on the captured images Q Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built in camera regar
16. services may be available from your ISP Dboovovo Fiber to the Home FTTH Digital Subscriber Line DSL Cable modem Satellite Dial up For detailed information on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet ask your ISP ay To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function you need to set up the wireless LAN network See Using the Wireless LAN page 46 for more information When you connect your computer to the Internet be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats Depending on the service contract with your ISP you may need to connect an external modem device for example a USB telephone modem a DSL modem or a cable modem to your computer to connect to the Internet For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration see the manual that came with your modem 44 Using the Network LAN You need the display LAN adapter to connect your computer to 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied to the network Ethernet port on the display LAN adapter and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator You cannot configure your network before connecting the display LAN adapter to your computer See Connecting a Display LAN Adapt
17. the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen lid with the lid closed as it may scratch the LCD screen or soil it 89 Using the Power Source See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer D Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or a shredder D You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by holding the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet COOCOO DD O Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction 90 Handling Your Computer E Clean the cabinet and the LCD panel with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage t
18. video controller used in the computer see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer 63 To select a display Va You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Turn on the external display before turning on your computer Q On models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right click on the desktop to display the context menu 2 Click the menu item for properties 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Q On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Right click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu 2 Click the Display icon 3 Click Change Display Configuration 4 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Q On models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected you can change the Main Clone setting as follows 1 Right click on the desktop and select ATI CATALYST Control Center 2 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings 64 Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected to the monitor port your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop The procedure for using t
19. 6 Scroll lock indicator page 16 1 SIM card slot 2 Battery connector page 18 13 Right 1 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 67 2 I O port page 56 Supports high full low speeds 25 LIZ TESE SLR AEO OTOT LIS L LI S S LAER 3 L S Z ZA 14 15 Left 1 DC IN port page 17 2 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 67 Headphones jack page 59 Supports high full low speeds 16 About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power Illuminates in green when the computer is on blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is off or in Hibernate mode Charge q_ Illuminates while the battery pack is charging See Charging the Battery Pack page 20 for more information Built in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built in camera is in use Media Access Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card such as the Memory Stick and the SD memory card Do not place the computer into Standby mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit When the indicator is unlit the memory card is not in use Disc dri 5 Illuminates while the built in storage device is running to read or write data ai Do not place the computer into Standby mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit O Press the Fn
20. ATALYST Control Center 2 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings You can also change one of the S button assignments to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the VAIO Control Center Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function 66 67 Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device to your computer such as a mouse floppy disk drive speaker and printer To connect a USB device 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB device cable 2 into the USB port Yet 68 Notes on connecting a USB device Q You may need to install the driver software supplied with your USB device before use See the manual that came with the USB device for more information Q Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents Q For information on how to remove a USB device see the manual that came with the device Q To protect your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following LY When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact Q Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected 69 Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and cus
21. C Lower temperatures require longer charging time For safety reasons battery charging may be suspended at higher or lower temperatures Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing For your safety Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are provided with this product If either of these items needs to be replaced during the life of the product be sure to use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter Information about compatible models can be found at the following URLs For customers in USA and Canada http www sony com vaio LJ For customers in Latin American countries or areas http www sony net Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any losses or damages arising from Q The use of non genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer Q The disassembly alteration of or tampering with any Sony battery pack While the battery pack is in use or being charged heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack 96 Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock such as dropping it on a hard surface If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to
22. Corporation To download and install the latest security updates follow these steps Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the taskbar If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard Double click the Norton Internet Security icon again The Norton Internet Security window appears If you have previously registered this antivirus software the Norton Internet Security window automatically appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the updates 111 Battery How do I find the battery charging status You can check the charge indicator for the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 20 for more information When is my computer using AC power When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should I recharge the battery pack Q When the battery charge level falls below 10 Q When both the charge and power indicator lights blink Q When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should replace the battery pack If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should be concerned that the installed battery pa
23. E E D Q You need to connect the display LAN adapter to your computer before configuring or accessing your network Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer Make sure power to the access point is on Follow these steps to check the settings Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection Click Properties O oo fF W N Click the Wireless Networks tab 7 Click View Wireless Networks to see that your access point is selected Make sure the encryption key is correct 118 What should do if cannot access the Internet E E E E Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Why is the data transfer speed slow E The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To
24. F7 keys to change the display output See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 27 for more information Q The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In this case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps Right click on the desktop to display the context menu 2 Click the menu item for properties 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Move the slider under Screen resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution You can check the total amount of the graphics and video memory available Right click on the desktop click the menu item for properties the Settings tab Advanced and then the Adaptor tab The displayed value may be different from the actual amount of memory on your computer What should do if my screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen 125 What should do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes The LCD brightness setting adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is temporary and may be restored to the original setting when your computer returns to Normal mode from Standby or Hibernate mode To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps To do the following procedure you must have administrator rights on your computer Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click Power Options Select the tab for power sche
25. For your safety use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer 104 What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank Q Press the Alt F4 keys several times to close the application window An application error may have occurred Q Ifthe Alt F4 keys do not work click Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart Q Slide in the direction of gt on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to shut down your computer Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for about five minutes Then plug the AC adapter and turn on the computer again Turning off your computer with the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if my computer or software stops responding If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window Q Ifthe Alt F4 keys do not work click Start Turn Off Computer and then Turn Off Q If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and select Turn Off from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off slide in the direction of gt on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data Q Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack
26. IO the VAIO logo Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo MagicGate OpenMG OpenMG X Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO HG Memory Stick Micro M2 the Memory Stick logo Memory Stick Export Memory Stick Import Micro Vault Micro Vault EX MOTION EYE My Memory Center Sony Style Backstage DVgate DVgate Plus VAIO Care VAIO DIGITAL STUDIO VAIO Media VAIO Media Music Server VAIO Media Photo Server VAIO Media Console VAIO Sphere VAIO World VAIO Zone Vegas VAIO Media Video Server Click to BD G Sensor like no other Handycam LocationFree LocationFree Player SonicStage SonicFlow SmartWi ATRAC ATRAC3plus and Walkman are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Intel Centrino Core Celeron Xenon Pentium and Atom are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Media Windows Mobile Windows NT Windows XP Windows Vista BitLocker Outlook Excel MS DOS PowerPoint ReadyBoost Internet Explorer Aero Windows Live OneCare and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners SD Logo is a trademark Dx SDHC Logo is
27. Insert the Memory Stick slot protector to block any particles from entering the slot when not using the Memory Stick Before moving your computer be sure to insert the Memory Stick slot protector into the slot Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 2 Push inthe Memory Stick toward the computer and release The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly 37 Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in the factory default setting and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer use the Memory Stick Formatter software See the help file included with the Memory Stick Formatter software for details Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media Before formatting the media make sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction Be sure to use the preinstalled Memory Stick Formatter software to format a Memory Stick media In case the media is formatted with the formatting function of the Windows operating system the media cannot be recognized by other Memory Stick devices 38 Notes on Using the Memory Stick Q Your computer h
28. Memory Cards page 39 Using the Internet page 43 Using the Network LAN page 44 Using the Wireless LAN page 46 Using the Bluetooth Function page 49 26 27 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model specific tasks Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching Fn X F2 speaker switch Turns on and off the built in speakers and the headphones Fn a F3 F4 volume Changes the volume level To increase the volume keep pressing the Fn F4 keys or press the Fn F4 keys and then the 4 or gt key To decrease the volume keep pressing the Fn F3 keys or press the Fn F3 keys and then the or amp key Fn F5 F6 brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen To increase lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F6 keys or press the Fn F6 keys and then the or gt key To decrease lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F5 keys or press the Fn F5 keys and then the or amp key Fn 0 amp F7 display output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on some software oa QiR Aoi 10 200M To make the view look smaller and further away zoom out press the Fn F9 keys To make the view look bigger and closer zoom in press the Fn F10 keys See the help file in
29. Num Lk keys to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric Num lock e keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit Ganslock Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key P while the indicator is lit Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is unlit Press the Fn Scr Lk keys to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not Scroll lock work with all programs WIRELESS Illuminates when one or more wireless options are enabled 17 Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer Using the AC Adapter Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hib
30. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGN P Series Contents BGIOIG USC rele i cialis Ae ala ce E 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 0 5 Ergonomic Considerations ccccssseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseees 8 Genting Slanted esna ett eee et eaten 10 Locating Controls and Ports ccccccssseeesseeeeeeeeeens 11 About the Indicator Lights cccccessseeeeseeeeeeeeeneees 16 Connecting a Power Source cccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 17 Using the Battery Pack cccccsesecseseeeeseeenseeeneeeens 18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 008 24 Updating Your Computer cccccseececeeeeseeeeseeeesees 25 Using Your VAIO Computel ccccccsseeeceeeeeeseeeeenaeees 26 USING the KEYVDO AM d in angaia 27 Using the Pointing Device cccceseceseeeeneeeeeneeeens 29 Using Special function Buttons c cccceeeeeeeeeeeees 31 Using the Instant Mode cccccseeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeens 32 Using the Built in Camera cccccssseeeeseeeeeeaeeeeees 33 Using the Memory Stick cccccseeeeesseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeens 34 Using Other Modules Memory Cards 0000008 39 USING Ihe ntem lieve sicsvesincts econ ancnreeaearteemeanevsinvantes 43 Using the Network LAN c scccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeees 44 Using the Wireless LAN ccccsseceeeseeeeeeeseeseeeeeees 46 Using the Bluetooth Functi
31. Stick in a location subject to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances OOOD O Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick and the Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them When using the Memory Stick Duo do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to the Memory Stick Duo Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components m a a 99 Handling the Built in Storage Device The built in storage device hard disk drive or solid state drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged if improperly used If the built in storage device is damaged the data cannot be restored To prevent losing data you should be careful when handling your computer Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your co
32. Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapter and then slide the power switch in the direction of gt on the switch to turn on your computer Q Try reinstalling the software Q Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support 105 Why doesn t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate mode To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 2 3 4 Close all open programs Click Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and select Restart from the Shut Down menu If this procedure does not work slide in the direction of gt on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer turns oft Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start Q This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this problem turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then reinstall the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 18 If the problem persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the batte
33. X and Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 119 and 802 11n draft standard multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 111 standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer The IEEE 802 11b g standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz band The IEEE 802 119 standard provides higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b standard The IEEE 802 11a standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 5 GHz band The IEEE 802 11n draft standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz band Wireless LAN devices using the 2 4 GHz band cannot communicate with devices using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are different The 2 4 GHz band used by wireless LAN compatible devices is als
34. a trademark 25 MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association ae XMB and xross media bar are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc AVCHD is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation 136 All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks may not be specified Features and specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners 137 Notice 2009 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this
35. an handle Exit the applications that you are not currently using Q The power management function of your computer may be active Check the CPU performance 116 What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames when my computer is running on the battery The battery pack is running out of power Connect your computer to an AC power source What should do if captured images flicker This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g light source flicker etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if Q a shortcut key with the Fn key is used Q the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction What should do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in camera is in use If your computer automatically enters Standby or Hibernate mode change the corresponding power saving mode setting To change the setting see Using the Power Saving Modes page 79 117 Networking What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point E
36. appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The Hard Disk Password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key Press the Enter key without entering any letter for the remaining fields Press the Enter key when the success message appears Press the Esc key and then the lt or key to select the Exit tab Press the or key to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 78 Using the VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior To use the VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed ay For more information about each option see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center some of the control items will not be visible if you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard us
37. as been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that are available as of January 2009 However not all the Memory Stick that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Q Inserting a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility Q MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use this feature Q Except for your personal use it is against the copyright law to use any audio and or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders Accordingly the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law Q Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media 39 Using Other Modules Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before you use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards Q SD memory card Q SDHC memory card Q MultiMediaCard MMC For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 to visit the appropriate support
38. attery pack toward the back of the computer o000 DB RELEASE 4 24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off 25 Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently LY Windows Update Click Start point to All Programs click Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions Q VAIO Update 4 Click Start point to All Programs and VAIO Update 4 click Go to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on screen instructions Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer DoOoOoOUUODUOOOOUDLEL Using the Keyboard page 27 Using the Pointing Device page 29 Using Special function Buttons page 31 Using the Instant Mode page 32 Using the Built in Camera page 33 Using the Memory Stick page 34 Using Other Modules
39. ay look slightly different from those of your computer Ee How to find specifications Some features options and supplied items may not be available on your computer To find out about the configuration of your computer visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs LJ For customers in USA htto esupport sony com EN VAIO L For customers in Canada http Awww sony ca support Q For customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com LA Q For customers in Brazil http esupport sony com BR Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer 1 J m 2 J E Printed Documentation Quick Start Guide An overview of components connection set up information etc Safety Information Safety guidelines and owner information On screen Documentation VAIO User Guide this manual Explains features of your computer It also includes information on solving common problems VAIO Recovery Center User Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs hardware drivers and drive partition s or your entire built in storage device to the original factory settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and VAIO Documentation 2 Click VAIO Recovery for Windows XP Program help files May be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer You may be able to acces
40. ay strain eyes muscles or tendons Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards Q Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness level of the display as well Q Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency Q Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor 10 Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Before starting your computer for the first time do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer Be sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a t
41. cccccccseeeeeseeeeenees 93 F CIIDING FANS orae te ache oi ameesarocse advance aceniaaenancenecaee 134 Handling DISCS 00 eee eet teeters 94 Trademarks ges icssvietncs cibacscaseteieeies te decehniceaviadiaatand 135 Using the Battery Pack eee ING UG6 re cttoe te ecie tesa tece ce Sed a cesta 137 Using Headphone ccccccccseececeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeees 97 Handling the Memory Stick ccccssseeesseeeeeeeeeeenees 98 Handling the Built in Storage Device cccceees 99 Handling the Display LAN Adapter c00sece 100 TF ROUBICSINOOUMG asi E 101 SODIO era a snide ecneetgacacere crear 103 System SECUNILY cenia dee 109 BANGIY oiire e a a 111 ISTE MOGE esen a a etal ees 113 Built iN Camera essre neces 115 NEIWOIKIN Oisc e 117 Bluetooth Technology cccccsccsssecsseeeeeeeenseeeneees 120 DISA oi a a a und oun 123 PONURO conais tahun dt emtaceneteacaessetaebortactand 126 IWITGLODMONG isc caencecat eb eanece ches ti elie ceaventoee ct atoeen 127 SDC AKON S ia saree nced Aes Aids ceded deca E canes 128 Poning DEVICE sscncacduktncsivscawandacsimatiicnecteintaiaansantonteenienk 129 Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing experience External views illustrated in this manual m
42. ck is warm No it is normal for the battery pack to be warm when it is powering your computer 112 Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 82 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the Hibernate tab 5 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation Why doesn t the charge indicator light go out when it seems the computer and the AC adapter have been connected for long enough When the temperature is below approximately 59 F 15 C the battery pack VGP BPS15 or VGP BPL15 is designed to charge to approximately 80 capacity In this case the charge indicator light remains on while the computer is connected to the AC adapter However this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction 113 Instant Mode What should do if the Instant Mode does not start Q To start the Instant Mode turn off t
43. cluded with the VAIO Control Center for more information 28 Zz er Provides the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states Fn F12 hibernate i of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the built in storage device and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power switch to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 79 29 Using the Pointing Device The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device the pointing stick 1 You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the pointing stick in combination with the buttons located below the space bar The pointer 2 moves in the direction that you push the pointing stick The stronger you push the pointing stick the faster moves the pointer x ih es aN WY a 30 peon eson Right click Press the right button 5 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Push the pointing stick in your desired direction while pressing the left button Alternatively you can tap on the pointing stick twice in a row and without taking your finger off the pointing stick on the second tap push it in your desired direction To drop the dragging object take your finger off the pointing stick Scroll Push the pointing stick up and down or sideways while pressing the center button
44. computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer ora mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables at a range of up to 33 feet 10 meters in an open area To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function you first need to set up the Bluetooth function Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up the Bluetooth function See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click SmartWi Connection Utility 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help 50 Notes on using the Bluetooth function Q The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions LJ Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer BE BB i ee Size of file being exchanged U Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment Q All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard re
45. delines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage Handling the LCD Screen page 88 Using the Power Source page 89 Handling Your Computer page 90 Handling the Built in Camera page 93 Handling Discs page 94 Using the Battery Pack page 95 Using Headphones page 97 Handling the Memory Stick page 98 Handling the Built in Storage Device page 99 Handling the Display LAN Adapter page 100 DCouovUoOUOOHOODULE 88 Handling the LCD Screen E Q E Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using your computer near a window Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears after a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of
46. dless of your computer s power state as it may cause the camera to malfunction Q Clean the lens protection cover of the built in camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the cover is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the cover as it is sensitive to pressure 94 Handling Discs Q Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below Q Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents Such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edges and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out U If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Never affix an adhesive label to a disc This will affect the use of the disc and may result in irreparable damage 95 Using the Battery Pack Q Q Q Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge battery packs at temperatures between 59 F to 86 F 15 C to 30
47. do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer E E E Check the suggestions in What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I want to communicate with page 120 Make sure the other devices are authenticated The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other Why is my Bluetooth connection slow E Q Q The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communications altogether Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstacles or closer to the device to which it is connected Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected Why can t use the services supported by the connec
48. en Click OK The power scheme has been activated You must have administrator rights on your computer to set up a power scheme 86 Protecting the Hard Disk If your computer is equipped with a built in hard disk drive then it has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards You can select the sensitivity level of the built in shock sensor to set the appropriate protection level Be aware that the solid state drive is not included in the scope of the VAIO HDD Protection utility Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards you must first activate the VAIO HDD Protection To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 oF O N Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center Double click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box Select one of the desired sensitivity level Click OK For more information see the help file included with your software l The VAIO HDD Protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to hard disk drives and user data It does not ensure 100 data protection under any circumstances Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to Hibernate or Standby mode system recovery and system shutdown 87 Precautions This section describes safety gui
49. er 79 Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery charge level falls below 10 you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is lit in this mode 80 Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built in storage device s and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in this mode If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time while it is disconnected from AC power place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Stand By cay Your computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs out of power while your computer is in Standby mode you will lose all unsa
50. er page 55 for more information on the display LAN adapter Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Do not plug a telephone cable into the network Ethernet port on the display LAN adapter If the network Ethernet port is connected to one of the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the port may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line Private branch exchange PBX 45 46 Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with the built in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through a network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a Local Area Network LAN through a wireless radio connection The WLAN supports all normal Ethernet connectivity but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information Internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate with a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function you first need to set up the wireless LAN function
51. er battery life See the help file included with the software for more information Activating the VAIO Power Management The VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate the VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab To restore the default settings 1 On the VAIO Power Management tab click Advanced The VAIO Power Management window appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings 85 Activating the VAIO Power Management Power Schemes The VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management needs ranging from maximum power management to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 2 3 oN OO A Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the tab for power scheme settings Select a power scheme from the drop down list If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears on the tab If necessary you can change the items in the list for example the LCD brightness of your computer scre
52. ernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 82 Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch 1 inward 18 Fit the battery pack into the battery compartment The battery pack should be level with the bottom of the computer Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer cay When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs 19 20 Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the computer to a power source with the AC adapter The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the battery charge functions the charge indicator turns off To select your desired maximum charge level see Customizing the Battery Charge Method page 22 Lit in orange The battery pack is charging Blinks along with the green power The battery pack is running out of power Normal indicator mode Blinks alon
53. ess the or key to select the drive whose boot device order you want to change Press the F5 or F6 key to change the boot device order Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 108 Why doesn t my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your screen to turn off Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the external device connected to the computer To boot your computer from the external device for example the USB floppy disk drive and the USB optical disc drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears How do check the volume of the recovery partition Your built in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Click Start right click My Computer and select Manage The Computer Management window appears 2 Click Disk Management under Storage in the left pane The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the center pane 109 system Security How can protect my compute
54. evices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered 53 Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you first need to set up the Bluetooth function For setting up and using the Bluetooth function search for Bluetooth information using Help and Support Center Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting a Display LAN Adapter page 55 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive page 57 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones page 59 Connecting an External Display page 60 Selecting Display Modes page 62 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 64 CDCoovUOOLODO Connecting a USB Device page 67 54 Connecting a Display LAN Adapter A display LAN adapter may be supplied with your computer to expand connectivity
55. g with the orange power The battery pack is running out of power Standby indicator mode Blinks fast in orange A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge 21 Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery charge level falls below 10 you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of battery While some software applications or peripheral devices are in use your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is short To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Standby or Hibernate If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Standby mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet 22
56. ging some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Be sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for service to reset the password 72 To add the power on password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter
57. he Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other 65 To use the Multiple Monitors function Ay Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function Otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not expand a single window across two displays Otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display Q On models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right click on the desktop to display the context menu 2 Click the menu item for properties 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Q On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Right click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu 2 Click the Display icon 3 Click Change Display Configuration 4 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Q On models with the ATI video controller 1 Right click on the desktop and select ATI C
58. he computer or place it into Hibernate mode and then press the XMB button When your computer is on pressing the XMB button executes the default task You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center Q Ifthe files required for the Instant Mode which are stored with the hidden attribute in the C drive s InstantON folder are compressed the Instant Mode would not start To uncompress the files follow the steps below Click Start and Run Enter C InstantON for Open and click OK Click Folders on the toolbar Right click InstantON in the folder list in the left pane and click Properties Click Advanced on the General tab of the window for changing properties Click to cancel the Compress contents to save disk space check box under Compress or Encrypt attributes click OK and then go to step 12 If this check box is not selected proceed to step 7 Click to select the Compress contents to save disk space check box and click OK O a A W N 8 Click Apply in the window for changing properties 9 Inthe confirmation window for attribute changes click to select the Apply changes to this folder only check box and click OK 114 10 Once again click Advanced on the General tab 11 Click to cancel the Compress contents to save disk space check box under Compress or Encrypt attributes and click OK 12 Click OK in the window for changing properties 13 Click OK in the confirmation window for attribute changes
59. he finish of your computer If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer unplug it and remove the battery pack You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the equipment may cause the computer to malfunction PoovoUdOUO DO Use your computer on a solid stable surface We advise not to use your computer while you are standing or walking as it may cause the computer to slip out of your hands resulting in damage 91 Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal overheating Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs blankets couches or beds or near draperies that may block its air vents Do not use your computer directly on your lap The temperature of the base of the unit will rise during normal operation and over time could result in discomfort or burns Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV
60. ilt in Camera page 115 Networking page 117 Bluetooth Technology page 120 DOoUoOoOUKOUOUOUODED Display page 123 OUboee eee Printing page 126 Microphone page 127 Speakers page 128 Pointing Device page 129 Keyboard page 130 Floppy Disks page 131 Audio Video page 132 Memory Cards page 133 Peripherals page 134 102 103 Computer What should do if my computer does not start Q Q Q E D Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged Disconnect all connected USB devices if any If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapter and then slide the power switch in the direction of gt on the switch to turn on your computer Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter
61. ime following the manufacturers instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 11 About the Indicator Lights page 16 Connecting a Power Source page 17 Using the Battery Pack page 18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 24 DOoovoCoOD Updating Your Computer page 25 11 Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications It may also vary in some countries or areas Front 1 WIRELESS switch page 46 page 49 2 WIRELESS indicator page 16 OFF oWRELESS NON SD memory card slot page 39 SS eee 4 Media Access indicator page 16 ae Memory Stick slot page 34 6 Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 16 Built in MOTION EYE camera page 33 LCD screen page 88 9 Built in microphone monaural Keyboard page 27 11 Power switch Power indicator page 16 Charge indicator page 16 Disc drive indicator page 16 Your computer supports only the Duo size Memory Stick o oP O iR Meares G es 12 1 Built in speakers stereo 2 Pointing stick page 29 Left button page 29 4 Center button page 29 Right button page 29 6 S2 button page 31 XMB Xross Media Bar button S1 button page 31 Num lock indicator page 16 9 Caps lock indicator page 1
62. ize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait until the indicator light on the floppy disk drive turns off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by plugging the USB cable into the USB port Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart oF O N What should do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive Q Ifthe disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature 132 Audio Video How do change the sound output device If you do not hear sound from the device connected to a port such as the USB port HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack you need to change the device for sound output 1 Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Click Sounds and Audio Devices oF N On the Audio tab select the desired device for sound playback from the list box What should do if find dropped frames during video playback If the video playback window is overlaid with another window you may encounter dropped frames or find pla
63. k Your computer is supplied with a slot protector in the Memory Stick slot Remove the slot protector before you use the slot Locate the Memory Stick slot Push the Memory Stick slot protector so that the protector pops out Gently take hold of the Memory Stick slot protector and pull it out of the slot Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place oF QO N The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the Memory Stick are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start and My Computer and double click the Memory Stick icon WIRELESS SD HGDuo Ep OOO 36 Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the media do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Before using a Memory Stick Micro M2 be sure to insert it into an M2 Duo adaptor If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick slot without the adaptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot To remove a Memory Stick Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick
64. me settings Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list On the VAIO Power Management tab select No change for LCD Brightness Click OK The preference for the LCD brightness adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is saved and the brightness of your computer screen remains unchanged regardless of operating conditions NO 9 FP DO What should do if the external display remains blank If you cannot change the display output with the Fn F7 keys you need to change the settings for the external display with the VAIO Control Center To change the settings launch the VAIO Control Center select the control item for the external display and then click to select the check box for changing the options to detect the external display Then use the Fn F7 keys to change the display output 126 Printing What should do if cannot print a document E Q Q Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printe
65. mputer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature DooUoOUOUOD Do not remove the hard disk drive from your computer To avoid damaging your solid state drive Q Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the solid state drive Q Do not remove the solid state drive from your computer 100 Handling the Display LAN Adapter To help you keep the display LAN adapter at hand the display LAN adapter is designed to be attached to the AC adapter To attach the display LAN adapter to the AC adapter 1 Fit the socket on the display LAN adapter onto the attachment projection on the side of the AC adapter with the cable J 101 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs L For customers in USA http esupport sony com EN VAIO L For customers in Canada http www sony ca support Q For customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com LA Q For customers in Brazil http esupport sony com BR Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Computer page 103 System Security page 109 Battery page 111 Instant Mode page 113 Bu
66. o used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same band are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections 48 The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Actual communication speed may not be as fast as the one displayed on your computer Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 119 products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 119 products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed 49 Using the Bluetooth Function You can establish wireless communications between your
67. on ccccccseeeeeeeeeeeenes 49 Using Peripheral Devices cccccccceeeceeeeseeeseseeseeenens 54 Connecting a Display LAN Adapter c 000c0ee 55 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive ccccceeeeeeees 57 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones 59 Connecting an External Display cccseeeeeeeeees 60 Selecting Display Modes ccsccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeees 62 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ccce 64 Connecting a USB Device cccccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeees 67 Customizing Your VAIO Compute c ccccseeeeeeeeees 69 Setting the PASSWOM ccccceeccesseeeeeseseeeseeeesseeeeees 70 Using the VAIO Control Center ccccseeeeeeeeseeeees 78 Using the Power Saving Modes cccsecceeeseeeeeeees 79 Using the VAIO Power Management 0 ccs888e 84 Protecting the Hard DISK cccccsssscecsseeeeserenseeeneees 86 PFOCAUM ONS samncetarmunecductes E ene desateeatee 87 ICV DOI Gi secitgancuttadcastc nde tevensiean EEN 130 Handling the LCD Screen cccccseeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeees 88 PIODDY DISKS iin tendinitis ein lnves 131 Using the Power Source ccccsseseeeseeeeeseeeeeeseeeeens 89 PUCIO VAG eera ea a E 132 Handling Your COMpute l c scccccsseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeenees 90 Memory Cards resanni ae ania 133 Handling the Built in Camera c
68. ore than four seconds to check that the power indicator light turns off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock and Caps lock indicators are unlit If both or either of the lights is lit press and hold the Fn key and press the Num Lk key or simply press the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password 107 What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing E E E Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should do if cannot remember the power on password If you have forgotten the power on password contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 How can change the boot device order You can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order Follow these steps 1 2 oO o1 fF Q Turn on your computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or key to select Boot Pr
69. ption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches 120 Bluetooth Technology What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer E Q Q Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer You cannot use the Bluetooth function when your computer is in a power saving mode Bring the computer back to Normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet 10 meters of each other What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device want to communicate with E Q Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on See the other device s manual for more information If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer follow these steps Right click the Bluetooth icon amp 3 on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Configuration from the menu 2 Click to select the Let other Bluetooth devices discover this computer check box on the Accessibility page in the Bluetooth Configuration window 3 Click OK 121 What should
70. puter back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 79 for more information Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 18 for more information If the display output is directed to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 27 for more information What should do if do not see proper images or videos Do not change the display resolution or colors while using video image software or playing DVDs as it may cause unsuccessful playback display or unstable system operations Additionally it is recommended you disable your screen saver before starting DVD playback If the screen saver is enabled it may be activated during DVD playback and prevent it from running successfully Some screen savers have been found to even change the display resolution and colors 124 Why doesn t my screen display a video Q Ifthe display output is directed to the external display and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video playback change the display output to the computer screen and then restart video playback See Selecting Display Modes page 62 for changing the display output Alternatively you can press the Fn
71. quirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations Q Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device This is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values 51 The Bluetooth function may not work with other devices depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause channel congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices This is normal with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction 52 Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer The first time two Bluetooth d
72. r disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Printers and Faxes Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel N O81 FP WD ND a 127 Microphone What should do if my microphone does not work Q If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer Q Make sure that the appropriate device is selected as the default recording device Q Check if your microphone volume is not minimized How can prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem LY Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Q Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone 128 Speakers What should do if do not hear sound from the built in soeakers Q E E E E If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Pre
73. r against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing one of the following Q The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to your computer whenever it is connected to the Internet Q The Windows Updates web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates To use the Automatic Updates feature 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates To visit the Windows Updates web site 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Type http windowsupdate microsoft com in the address bar of your browser The Microsoft Windows Update and Security Warning windows appear 3 Inthe Security Warning window start installation and run Windows Update 4 Inthe Microsoft Windows Update window select an installation type and follow the on screen instructions 110 How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec
74. r external display after connecting all other cables Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Connecting a Computer Display You need a display LAN adapter to connect a computer display to your computer To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 into the monitor port 3 on the display LAN adapter 61 Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector to your computer You need a display LAN adapter to connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector to your computer To connect a projector 1 2 3 4 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet Plug a display cable 2 into the monitor port 3 O on the display LAN adapter Plug an audio cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 on the computer Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the port and jack on the projector 6 62 Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to use as the primary monitor If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 64 for more information The procedure for selecting a display depends on the
75. ry pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 106 What should I do if a message appears notifying of either incompatibility or the improper installation of the battery pack and my computer then enters Hibernate mode Q This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this problem turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then reinstall the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 18 Q If the problem persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the current CPU speed instead of the maximum speed What should do if my computer does not accept my password and returns a message Enter Onetime Password If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start Slide in the direction of gt on the switch and hold the power switch for m
76. s the help files from the help menu on a specific program SmartWi Connection Utility Help Information about setting up Bluetooth wireless LAN GPS and wireless WAN functions To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click SmartWi Connection Utility 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help 3 Support Web Sites Q Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online LY For customers in USA http esupport sony com EN VAIO Q For customers in Canada http www sony ca support Q For customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com LA Q For customers in Brazil http esupport sony com BR Q Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site you may call Sony directly You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services have the following information readily available 1 3 4 5 5 Your VAIO computer model
77. ss them once again The volume may have been minimized by the Fn F3 keys Keep pressing the Fn F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To change the sound output device see How do l change the sound output device page 132 What should do if my external speakers do not work Q Ooo vo Check the suggestions in What should I do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers page 128 Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information 129 Pointing Device What should do if my pointing device does not work Q You may have disabled the pointing device before connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Pointing Device page 29 Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer If the pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart If your computer does not restart press the C
78. t messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in camera Do not place your computer into Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in camera To use the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start point to All Programs and ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2 and then click WebCam Companion 2 2 Click the desired icon in the main window For detailed information on how to use the software see the help file included with the software r When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place click the Capture icon or the Record icon in the main window and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window 34 Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate Duo size media and supports Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities For the latest information about the Memory Stick visit the Memory Stick web site at http www memorystick com en 35 Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stic
79. ted Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function For more details search for Bluetooth information using Help and Support Center 122 Can use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on use of Bluetooth devices to avoid radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth function on the computer is permitted Why can t use the Bluetooth function when log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth function may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights Why can t use the Bluetooth devices when switch users If you switch users without logging off your system the Bluetooth devices will not work Be sure to log off before switching users To log off from your system click Start and then Log Off Why can t exchange business card data with a mobile phone The business card exchange function is not supported 123 Display Why did my screen go blank Q Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to bring the com
80. ting in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the media do not force the memory card into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Do not attempt to insert an memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the memory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Notes on using the SD memory card Q Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as of January 2009 However not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the copyright protection and high speed data transfer features of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card 43 Using the Internet Before using the Internet you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet The following types of Internet connection
81. tomize the look of your Sony software and utilities Setting the Password page 70 Using the VAIO Control Center page 78 Using the Power Saving Modes page 79 Using the VAIO Power Management page 84 Protecting the Hard Disk page 86 DoovdoD 70 Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer the power on password and the hard disk password Once you have set the power on password you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your built in storage device If you set the hard disk password other users will not be able to access the data without knowing the password even if the password protected built in storage device is removed from your computer and is installed in another computer 71 Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on passwords the machine password and the user password The machine password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for chan
82. trl Alt Delete keys and select Restart from the Shut Down menu CODODD If this procedure does not work slide in the direction of gt on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer turns oft Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data 130 Keyboard What should do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your computer s keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator light is unlit If the Num lock indicator is lit press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters 131 Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recogn
83. ve You LP y 58 Disconnecting an Optical Disc Drive You can disconnect an optical disc drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is ina power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect an optical disc drive To disconnect an optical disc drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 5 Close all software applications accessing the optical disc drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar Select the optical disc drive you want to disconnect Click Stop Follow the on screen instructions to disconnect the optical disc drive O a A W N Disconnect the optical disc drive from the computer 59 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices not supplied such as speakers or headphones to your computer To connect external speakers ay Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on The noise canceling function does not work on sound output through external speakers Connect external speakers 1 to the headphones jack 2 N with a speaker cable 3 not supplied 60 Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display not supplied to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Connect the power cord of you
84. ved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently 81 To return to Normal mode U Press any key Q Slide the power switch in the direction of gt on the switch If you slide in the direction of gt on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose all unsaved data You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid This power resuming preference will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack See Using the VAIO Control Center page 78 If the computer is not used for a certain period of time it will enter Standby mode To modify this you can change the Standby mode seitings To change the Standby mode settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the Power Schemes tab 5 Change the System Standby settings 82 Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the built in storage device s and power is turned off Even when the battery runs out of power no data will be lost The power indicator light is unlit in this mode If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode To activate
85. web site 40 To insert an SD memory card oF O N Your computer is supplied with a slot protector in the SD memory card slot Remove the slot protector before you use the slot Locate the SD memory card slot Push the SD memory card slot protector so that the protector pops out Gently take hold of the SD memory card slot protector and pull it out of the slot Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot WIRELESS 0 SD lt gt HGDuo as lt e nn T If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction To remove an SD memory card Insert the SD memory card slot protector to block any particles from entering the slot when not using the SD memory card Before moving your computer be sure to insert the SD memory card slot protector into the slot Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 2 Push inthe SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot 41 42 Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card E E E E E Be sure to use memory cards that are compliant with the standards supported by your computer Be sure to hold the memory card with the arrow poin
86. wice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Press the Esc key and then the lt or key to select the Exit tab Press the or key to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 76 Changing Removing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 2 O OO NOOA A Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The Hard Disk Password entry screen appears Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key Enter the current password once and then a new password twice Press the Enter key Press the Enter key when the success message appears Press the Esc key and then the lt or key to select the Exit tab Press the or key to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 77 To remove the hard disk password 1 2 O ON OO OF RA Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen
87. yback performance degraded Move the video playback window to where it will be unlikely to be overlaid with another window or maximize the video playback window What should do if do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack You need to change the sound output device if you want to hear sound from the device connected to a port such as the HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack For the detailed procedure see How do change the sound output device page 132 133 Memory Cards What should do if cannot find any memory card icons in the Computer window The Memory Stick Duo icon and the SD MMC icon do not appear in the My Computer window before you insert either of the media Insert a Memory Stick or a memory card It may take some time but both icons eventually appear in the My Computer window What should I do if cannot use a Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick Formatting a Memory Stick erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat a Memory Stick back up important data and confirm that the Memory Stick does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick onto your built in storage device to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in Formatting a Memory Stick

Sony VGN-P688E/N netbook

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents