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1. WALO ma Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use DY When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 74 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ay To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 8 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Confirm that the floppy disk drive can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 7 Click OK 8 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window 9 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from th
2. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGN NR series NAO ONLO Contents A narani aa E T e O a E 6 Ee UE L A P E ET E T A E E E E EE E E A E 7 DOCUMENTATION cria 8 Ergonomic Considerations yda aaae E a a E cage E RE a siege uacna Vaaa aA EROA 11 Getting Startede seian a AAA AA a nee tel eet 13 Locating Controls And Ports cccccccccceeeeeeeeeneeeceeeeeceaeee ceases ceases seaeeeeeaeeeceaeeeseaeeecgaaeessaeeeseeaeescaeeseeaeesecaeesseeeeseaeeesaes 14 About the Indicator LiQhts its A hd a eee 19 Connecting a Power Source 0 iecnete sander A A 20 Using ithe Battery Pack coat nin tails dei idbeacetivh E EA 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ooooooccconnccconncccnonaccnnnnconannnonono canon nn nan c cnn ocn narra nan rana eran errar nnn cnn nan r naar rnnannenannns 25 Using Your VAIO Computer coccinccconnccconncccnnnccnnn nr RAR RR RR nr nn rra nnnenannns 26 Using the Keyboard cocaina llei Sead aa ety 27 Using the Touch PAG stories 29 Using Special function Buttons na ti ai 30 Using the Optical Disc Drive oooooncccinicicicococonnococonocanonono conan ronca nn 31 Using the ExpressCard Module c cccsceceseeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeseaeeecaaeeeseaeeeceaessgeaeesgcaeeseaeesecaeeseceeesiaeeessaes 40 Using the Memory Stick Media c cceccccecesceeseneeeceeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeaeeseaeeeceaeeeegaeeeegaeeessaaeeseaaeeesaaeeseaaesseaaeessueeeenaees 43 Using Other Memory C
3. O Try restarting your computer lt 128 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot play a disc properly on my computer Q Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing upward O Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions A Ifa disc is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 105 for instructions A If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following A Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the Fn F2 or Fn F3 keys respectively Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer Cov Make sure the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click System BoNnN 6 Click Device Manager on the left pane The Device Manager window appears with a listing of your computer s hardware devices If a
4. A Links Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO Web sites Windows Help and Support Windows Help and Support is a comprehensive resource for practical advice tutorials and demonstrations to help you learn to use your computer Use the Search feature Index or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources including those that are on the Internet To access Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Or go to Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key Further Sources Q Consult the help files on the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting A Go to http www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software lt 1 gt AVAN O Before Use 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 a 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 touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the compute
5. U 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 Q 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 lt 108 gt MA O Precautions On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Oooeoovodo Do not use or store Memory Stick media 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 Ooovovo O Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media and Memory Stick Adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them Ooo vo When using the Memory Stick Duo media do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label ad
6. N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the power source for your computer you can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Sleep and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery 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 on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive lt 85 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device s and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes during 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 Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next
7. 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet The Connect to the Internet window appears 3 Click Dial up Follow the on screen instructions lt 55 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality 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 So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony 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 In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Wireless LAN Regulations Guide carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 1 1a b g standard or the IEEE 80
8. SUN and Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo MagicGate OpenMG MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO HG Memory Stick Micro M2 Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Blu ray Disc and the Blu ray Disc logo are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association Intel Pentium and Intel SpeedStep are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows Vista Windows Media Center Edition MS Works Microsoft Office 2007 Trial Microsoft Office Ready 2007 and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection Adobe Adobe Acrobat Standard Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Elements Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Norton and Norton 360 are trademarks of Symantec Corporation Roxio Easy Media Creator is a trademark of Sonic Solutions WinDVD for VAIO and WinDVD BD for VAIO are trademarks of InterVideo Inc Sun Java VM is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Google Toolbar Google Desktop Search Google Earth and Google Picasa are trademarks of Google lt 149 p N N 0 Support Options Skype is a trademark of Skype Limited My Club VAIO uses Macromedia Flash Player software by Macrome
9. Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the printed and non printed documentation Q Visit the other Sony Web sites QO http www club vaio com if you want to know more about VAIO and become part of the growing VAIO community Q http www sonystyle europe com for online purchases QO http Awww sony net for other Sony products A You need to set up an Internet connection before you can access the online features described here lt 146 p N N 0 Support Options e Support What is e Support You have searched our user guides and Web site http www vaio link com but have not found an answer to your question issue e Support is the ideal solution for you Our e Support Web Portal is an interactive Web site on which you can submit any technical query you may have regarding your computer and receive answers from our dedicated support team Every submitted query will result in a unique case number to ensure smooth communication between yourself and the e Support Team Who can use e Support All registered VAIO customers are entitled to unlimited access to the VAIO Link e Support Web Portal How can access the e Support portal When you register your computer you will automatically receive an e mail with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link
10. See Selecting Display Modes page 67 Alternatively you can press the Fn 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 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution Z You can confirm the value of the total available graphics memory and video memory Right click on the desktop select Personalize and click Display Settings Advanced Settings and the Adaptor tab The value may be displayed differently from the actual memory on your computer What should I do if my screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen lt 133 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting 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 Sleep or Hibernate mode To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings u
11. See Using Hibernate Mode page 87 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode lt 122 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Internet What should do if my modem does not work Q Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the modem port on your computer and the wall jack Q Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Q Make sure that the telephone number the program is dialing is correct a Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible O Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line O Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Phone and Modem Options On the Modems tab check that your modem is listed a fF OW DN On the Dialing Rules tab check the location information is correct WACK lt 123 gt Troubleshooting Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 92 V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP do any of the following Q Ask your teleph
12. and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the gt key to select the Exit tab and then press the F9 key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 5 Select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact VAIO Link What should do if the power indicator Green lights but my screen remains blank Follow these steps 1 Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your computer screen still remains blank unplug the AC adapter remove the battery pack and leave the computer for about a minute Then reinstall the battery pack plug in the AC adapter and turn on the computer again lt 114 pp AVAN 0 Troubleshooting What should do if my computer or software stops responding A If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut Down to turn off your computer A If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow al next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power b
13. battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery pack the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges When the battery pack is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery pack is running out of power Double blinks The battery pack is charging Off The computer is using AC power lt 23 gt Getting Started Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge A When the battery pack is running out of power both the battery and power indicator lights blink 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 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 The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashi
14. entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off If any are lit press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password OATS lt 117 Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download O Make sure you have installed the latest video driver A 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 BIOS password If you have forgotten the BIOS password contact VAIO Link to reset it A reset fee will be charged Why does it take time before my computer starts If the firewall of Norton 360 is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups VAN IO lt 118 gt Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action 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 the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to chan
15. other damage What should do if cannot write data to DVD media Q Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media A Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work lt 131 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank A Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Sleep mode press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 84 for more information Q Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Q If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 21 for more information A If the display mode is set to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 27 for more information lt 132 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen display a video Q If the external display is selected for the display output 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
16. rae aee cancer rra 84 Managing Power with VAIO Power ManageMent ococoocccconoccconoccnonocnnonocononnnncnnn cnn nnnnnn raro cnn nn rr nr n rn nr rar n rn nan nr naar ncananns 89 Configuring Your Mode id eet steed A AE Ll E E ie eeii 90 Upgrading Your VAIO CoMputOTF oocccconnccconnncconncccnnnccnnn nac RR Ran rra r nn anne ranas 92 Adding and Removing MeMOlY ooocccccnnnoccconononocncnn a ea ea aE Renee rra 93 ONLO PreGaUtiOns soniri bai E a A ae E E D in ea ie ah E ee ee ees 99 On Handling the LOD Sree niisiis a aida 100 On Using the Power SQUICO daaa aaa aa a 101 On Handling Your Computers e a a a e cada 102 On Handling Floppy DISKS ra aaar aaa restated a a aaa da 104 On Handling D SCS sin aroia e eee ae ed ands de ted poet eee ae need et 105 On Using the Battery PaCk ooonicccnnicicinnncnnnccnnnncncnncncnnnr conri ara nr nannn nas 106 On Using Headphones iii diario ea rnsc Gaivost sions ceezede 107 On Handling Memory Stick M dia istantanee nena a e asra aa nn Epia nc rea n carr cana n aiea 108 On Handling the Hard Disk a EA da 109 On Updating Your Computer cncoccnnccccnncccnnnnconn cnn RAR Rana rra rannnans 110 EFOUDIOSNOOUING erar ea AEA E AA Te IN OOo US oS ee eee ee vg iat vata 111 Computers io tia 112 SS SOU ii A O E E EEA 119 BARONY ai a e eE EN aT A dhesa cote da Ri aplica id eb EiS 120 INO MNO aneii eia A ee E dene E ee ee Ae A EE ne ee le 122 NeW o Malone ikl 2 124 Optical DISCS hna A A ete nee ee ee a 127 DIS Play vo
17. to the Lock button and Sleep When your computer is in Sleep mode you cannot insert a disc Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep 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 To return to Normal mode Press any key If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose all unsaved data lt 86 p N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for a certain period of time it will enter Sleep mode To modify this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes lt 87 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off Even when the battery runs down no data will be lost The power indicator light is off in this mode A If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibern
18. use this feature 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 Memory Stick media with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer high speed data transfer The Memory Stick Micro media in an M2 Duo size Adaptor may not operate properly if it is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor lt 15 be N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 2 3 Locate the Memory Stick slot Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick slot Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the Memory Stick media are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick media icon lt 46 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Mem
19. 2 11n draft standard which specifies the used technology 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 interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol 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 authenti
20. 95 p VA 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screw 1 on the bottom of the computer hook your fingertip under the tab 2 and lift the memory module compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the computer AS 1 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity lt 96 p VA 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows A Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging lt 97 gt AVON 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tight
21. A Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer lt 77 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an LINK cable 1 not supplied into the LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder Ln On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK connection MIO bocas Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 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 computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is con
22. AIO Power Management software Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power Click this icon to display the window that shows your power status The VAIO Power Management functionality is added to the Windows Power Options Properties To select a power plan 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select your desired power plan To change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed 2 If you need to change the advanced settings click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3 Otherwise click Save changes 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab Change the settings for each item 4 Click OK I m 90 p N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Configuring Your Modem Before you can start using your internal modem not all modems are built in or each time you use your modem while traveling make sure that the country of the active location defined in the Phone and Modem Options window matches the country you are dialing from To change your modem country settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Phone and Modem Options The Location Information window appears 4 Enter the requir
23. AN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections 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 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 11g 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 lt 57 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a LAN is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an a
24. 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 recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn 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 inserting the USB connector into the USB port a fF ON Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive A If the 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 VAN IO lt 142 Troubleshooting Audio Video What should do if cannot use my DV camcorder If it is prompted that the i LINK device seems to be disconnected or turned off the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder Unplug the cable and plug it in once again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 76 f
25. IEEE 802 11n draft standard lt 59 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point not supplied for example the Sony Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point NA lt 60 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop follow these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Double click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network Z For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file on the software 3 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option s in the VAIO Smart Network window Right click E or on the taskbar an
26. IN port 4 on the computer O 4 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 Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 87 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming lt 21 gt N N 0 Getting Started 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 4 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer Bo When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony batteries designed for this model When installing another kind of battery the battery will not be charged and the computer will not function lt 22 gt N N 0 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery To charge the
27. 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 and press the Enter key Press the lt or 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 When confirmation to save the changes is prompted press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key I lt 83 p N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Z For more information about each option see the help file on VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a standard user lt 84
28. and contact VAIO Link WACK lt 116 gt Troubleshooting What should do ifa message window notifying of incompatibility or improper installation of the battery pack appears and my computer enters Hibernate mode A This issue could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this issue turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 21 O Ifthe issue persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact VAIO Link 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 CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What should do if Windows does not start showing a message when start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively again the System Disabled message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When
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30. as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices A 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 functionality may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches lt lt 127 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 105 for instructions What should do if the drive tray does not open U Make sure your computer is on QO Press the drive eject button A If the drive eject button does not work click Start and Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject Q If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive
31. ate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down and resuming To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively you can click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode Ln When your computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode to be activated Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off lt 88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode Press the power button The computer returns to its normal state If you press and hold the power button 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 Sleep mode lt 89 p N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for power consumption 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 longer battery life For more information on VAIO Power Management see the help file on the V
32. atures above 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 a A Charge battery packs at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time a Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony batteries designed for this model When installing another kind of battery the battery will not be charged and the computer will not function O 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 Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock Oooeoo If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack O If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced A You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging A Ifyou have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery pack lt 107 MA O Precautions On Using Headphones
33. ay at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 69 for more information lt 68 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices To select a display Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Additional Options Click NVIDIA Control Panel Select the display setup option under Display a fF OQ N Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings 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 Before turning on your computer turn on the external display Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings 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 Before turning on your computer turn on the external display lt 69 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices 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 VGA port your computer screen and t
34. button set the button to off The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Press them once again The volume may have been minimized by the Fn F3 keys Press the Fn F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Ooovceodo O 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 A Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar What should do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers A 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 O Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled A The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Press them once again Q The volume may have been minimized by the Fn F3 keys Press the Fn F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound A Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar WACK lt 139 gt Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work a a a You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Touch Pad page 29 Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer If the pointer does not move while a software application is
35. cation WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the online specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard and or the IEEE 802 11n draft standard lt 56 p Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802 11b g standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth The IEEE 802 11g standard provides high speed communications faster than the IEEE 802 11b standard The IEEE 802 11a standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 5 GHz bandwidth and provides high speed communications of up to 54 Mbps The IEEE 802 11n draft standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth and provides high speed communications of up to 144 Mbps on the 2 4 GHz bandwidth or up to 300 Mbps on the 5 GHz bandwidth Actual communication speed varies depending on your access point settings and so on Your computer may employ the Intel Next Gen Wireless N technology compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g standard and the IEEE 802 11n draft standard Employed only on models that support the IEEE 802 11n draft standard Wireless LAN devices using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with each other because the frequencies are different The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless L
36. cts such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage lt 44 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard and Duo size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo formats with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities A You can insert a Duo size Memory Stick media directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Before using a Memory Stick Micro M2 media be sure to insert it into an M2 Standard size or M2 Duo size 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 For the latest information about the Memory Stick media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 8 GB that are available as of September 2007 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to
37. d 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 depot service for password reset MIO poa Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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 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 Ln 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 Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled Press the or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key WACK lt 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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
38. d Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Front lt PRO O a 0 WIRELESS LAN 0 SD E 13 i a al al E al SEI 2 el e A a Ae mn E y e2 1 button page 30 AV MODE button page 30 Num lock indicator page 19 Caps lock indicator page 19 Scroll lock indicator page 19 Power button LCD screen page 100 Built in speakers stereo Keyboard page 27 Touch pad page 29 SD memory card slot page 50 Media Access indicator page 19 Memory Stick slot page 45 Power indicator page 19 Battery indicator page 19 Hard disk drive indicator page 19 WIRELESS LAN Wireless LAN indicator page 19 WIRELESS LAN switch page 55 Your computer supports both standard and Duo size Memory Stick media lt 15 gt Getting Started DC IN port page 20 Battery connector page 21 Network Ethernet port page 78 Modem port page 53 a 0 m a 16 Getting Started Right ExpressCard 34 slot page 40 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 72 LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 76 Headphones jack page 63 Microphone jack page 71 Monitor VGA port page 64 Air vent Support high full low spe
39. d computer A Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer A 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 A If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the computer A If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Printer under Hardware and Sound Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel oa fF W ND lt 136 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Microphone What should do if my microphone does not work 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 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 Q Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Q Turn down the v
40. d hoc network easily at home Q If the wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected by default A If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer wireless LAN equipment Y lt 58 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc The IEEE 802 11n draft standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth is not available on ad hoc networks 1 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the desktop follow these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Double click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file on the software 2 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option s in the VAIO Smart Network window 3 Click Start and Control Panel 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 5 Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 6 Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next 7 Follow the on screen instructions See the online specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality the IEEE 802 11a b g standard and or the
41. d select Connect to a network 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive and must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F See the online specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality the IEEE 802 11a b g standard and or the IEEE 802 11n draft standard o MN a N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in the VAIO Smart Network window Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss lt 62 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting External Speakers page 63 Connecting an External Display page 64 Selecting Display Modes page 67 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 69 Connecting an External Microphone page 71 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 72 Connecting a Printer page 75 Connecting an LINK Device page 76 Connecting to a Network LAN page 78 DUPODDCODOOUO JD lt 63 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External S
42. device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point A 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 Q Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 124 to change the settings lt 126 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting How do avoid data transfer interruptions Q When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is 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 Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 124 to change the settings Oooo What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known
43. dge 4 Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported 5 Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording 6 Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording Supports writing data to BD R Version 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE Version 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB 8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported on models with the Blu ray Disc drive BD R stands for Blu ray Disc Recordable in Version 1 1 format 10 BD RE stands for Blu ray Disc Rewritable in Version 2 1 format 1 The Blu ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE Disc media in Version 1 0 format and Blu ray Disc media with a cartridge q 35 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side Be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product becaus
44. dia Inc Copyright O 1995 2003 Macromedia Inc All rights reserved Macromedia and Flash are trademarks of Macromedia Inc The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA 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 DP SDHC Logo is a trademark Za MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners See the online specifications to see what software is available for your model 2008 Sony Corporation
45. e computer lt 75 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer AE t f lt 76 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices Q Your computer is equipped with an i LINK port which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder A The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK ports Q The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device A The optional i LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas OQ An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed A The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your software for more information
46. e it does not conform to the CD Standard Due to the multiple formats of discs now available when buying pre recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives or Blu ray Disc standard in relation to Blu ray Disc drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 8cm disc writing is not supported To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continuously you need to update the AACS key Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc media playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates Region settings are required for some contents on DVDs and BD ROM Disc media If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc playback is not possible Unless your external display is compliant wi
47. ed information and then click OK The Phone and Modem Options window appears 5 Select your location on the Dialing Rules tab Click the Edit button to change the current configuration The Edit Location window appears Or Click the New button to configure your modem The New Location window appears 7 Check the country region settings and make sure it matches the place you are dialing from Z Pulse dial may not be supported in some counties or areas 8 If you modified your location settings click Apply and then OK The Phone and Modem Options window appears VAIO moe Customizing Your VAIO Computer 9 Check that your modem is listed on the Modems tab If your modem is not listed click Add and follow the wizard 10 Click Apply OK Your modem is configured Before applying new country settings make sure your phone cable is disconnected from your computer VANO al Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that A You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module QO You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer A You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount o
48. eds y o a La co o 0000000 lt 17 gt Getting Started Left Security slot Optical disc drive page 31 Optical disc drive indicator page 19 Drive eject button page 31 Manual eject hole page 127 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 72 Support high full low speeds o al a 09 ro lt 18 gt Getting Started mba Air vents ER a Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power llluminates when the power of the computer is on blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery llluminates when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery pack is running out of power and double blinks when the battery pack is charging Media Access llluminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used Optical disc drive llluminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media When the indicator is off the optical disc med
49. emperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is nota malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal Q 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 in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images A The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A 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 the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction QO Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen Q Donotchange the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for selection as it may make your computer unstable Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of making the change a 107 a AV AN O Precautions On Using the Power Source Q See the online specifications to check the power operation of your model A Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or a shredder A You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device helps p
50. en the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer UNIO pd S Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears 3 Double click the System Information icon under the System Information folder You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer ONLO Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage OvoUoOovdovdDOODOD On Handling the LCD Screen page 100 On Using the Power Source page 101 On Handling Your Computer page 102 On Handling Floppy Disks page 104 On Handling Discs page 105 On Using the Battery Pack page 106 On Using Headphones page 107 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 108 On Handling the Hard Disk page 109 On Updating Your Computer page 110 lt 99 gt Precautions lt q 100 gt AV AN O Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen A Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using your computer near a window A Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Q Using your computer in low t
51. en your computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Ln If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program lt 33 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs and Blu ray Disc media depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports lt 34 Using Your VAIO Computer PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD BD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD Bp R ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM RE 10 DVD RW P P P P PR P P PR PR pR gt PR S PR3 R DL RAM Blu ray Disc P P P P pR 8 P P P Pr PR PRO pR PR3 pet Blu ray Disc P P P P PR 8 P P P pR 1 2 PR PR PR S PR 3 4 pr Combo Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 E Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartri
52. f memory installed on your model see the online specifications Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance I lt 93 p VA 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages Notes on adding removing memory modules A Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty A Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module a Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following A The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment Q Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power source that is battery pack or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the computer Failure to do so may result i
53. ge the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key several times before the VAIO logo appears How do check the volume of the recovery partition Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage The Computer Management window appears 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the left pane The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on the center pane lt 119 N N 0 Troubleshooting System Security How can protect my computer 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 the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and instal
54. hat came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device A Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all QU USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub lt 145 p gt N N 0 Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below See Documentation page 8 for details on the printed and non printed documentation supplied with your computer as well as further sources of reference A Go to the help files that accompany your software for instructions on using the software A Use the search functionality in Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key A VAIO Link Web site If you have any problem with the computer you can access the VAIO Link Web site for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com QO e Support This interactive part of our Web site http www vaio link com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the Internet Using a personalized account you can log your technical queries with ease A VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO
55. he external display can function as a single desktop 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 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 Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode 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 lt i 70 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode To find out which video controller your model includes see the online specifications Models with the NVIDIA video controller Click Start and Control Panel Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization The Display Settings window appears Right click the number 2 monitor and select Attached Click OK At the confirmation prompt click Yes Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 2 3 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears Follow the on screen
56. he slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer ONLO Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove an ExpressCard module a A o ON 0 Z To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the device Click OK Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to pop it out Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot lt 42 gt Using Your VAIO Computer lt 43 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible produ
57. hered to the Memory Stick Duo media Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components lt 4 109 a VA O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling 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 computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive DOCCOOO Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk drive is damaged the data cannot be restored lt 110 NIN Precautions On Updating Your Computer Confirm that the latest updates have been installed on your computer using the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently To confirm that they have been installed on the computer follow these steps for each software application UA Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow
58. hielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction CoovovovovodD QO Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal overheating Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its air vents Q Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set lt 103 gt AVAN O Precautions Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur QO Do not use cut or damaged connection cables A 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 VAIO Link Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer A To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly lt 104 gt AV AN O Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks a a a a O Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direc
59. ia is not being used llluminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the Hard disk drive O computer when this indicator is on Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad Num lock 1 Boss E The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps lock A Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key iS while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off Scroll lock a Press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off The Ser Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Wireless LAN llluminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled lt 20 gt N N 0 Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer Using the AC Adapter A Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter 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
60. ick media onto your hard disk drive to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick media page 47 Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible digital cameras Why can t write data to Memory Stick media Some versions of Memory Stick media are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off VAN IO lt 144 gt Troubleshooting Peripherals What should do if cannot connect a USB device AQ 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 A Try using another USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Q See the manual t
61. ighting intensity press Fn F6 and then 4 or gt or keep pressing Fn F6 To decrease lighting intensity press Fn F5 and then Y or or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn 0 2 gt F7 display output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both lt 28 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations Feature Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore your computer s screen view g gnity y p The default resolutions of the standard view and the magnified view are as follows Standard view 1280 x 800 pixels Magnified view 1024 x 600 pixels The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with a higher resolution This key combination may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution When your computer s screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view Fn Q F10 zoom Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to the hard disk drive and the system power is t
62. in the e mail You are now ready to create your first case You can access the e Support Web Portal from any computer with an active Internet connection A complete help file is available on the e Support Web Portal to help you use our e Support Service Can submit questions in my native language Since you are interacting with our e Support Team through a portal which connects you directly to our central database e Support will only accept and deal with queries submitted in English French or German WACK a 147 Support Options Can submit my questions at any time Yes you can submit your questions 24 7 but keep in mind that our e Support Team can only treat your queries from Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an e mail notifying you that your case has been updated lt 148 gt N N 0 Support Options Trademarks Sony Battery Checker Click to Disc Click to Disc Editor SonicStage Mastering Studio VAIO Control Center VAIO Edit Components VAIO Media VAIO Movie Story VAIO MusicBox VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management Viewer My Club VAIO VAIO Update are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation
63. instructions to change the settings A You can also change the 1 button assignment to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the 1 button To change the 1 button assignment press and hold the 1 button to display the window for changing the assignment For details on the 1 button see Using Special function Buttons page 30 Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode WALO bas Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat over the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone not supplied To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use lt 72 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following A When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports A Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse not supplied 3 Ple i oo
64. isc burning software Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is at least 50 charged 1 Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc Use of different disc burning software for additional data burning may cause a failure For example if you have a disc with data that you burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc lt 37 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs you should follow these recommendations Q Some CD players and computers optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R or CD RW disc media AU Some DVD players and computers optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM disc media OY Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction QO Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is playing a disc AU Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world is labeled
65. k Start AVAN LO dt Using Your VAIO Computer 6 Atthe confirmation prompt click OK The formatting process starts It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media 7 Once completed click OK 8 Click Close lt 49 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media lt 50 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot 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 Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards A SD memory card Q SDHC memory card A MultiMediaCard MMC For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Sony Support Information page 145 to visit the appr
66. l the latest security update 1 Click Start All Programs Norton 360 and Norton 360 The Norton 360 main window appears 2 Click the Tasks and Settings option 3 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates lt q 120 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Battery How do find the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 22 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 recharge the battery pack Q When the battery level falls below 10 Q When both the battery and power indicators blink A When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should replace the battery pack If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced lt 721 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Should be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm No it is normal for the battery pack to be warm when it is powering your computer 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
67. lug the power cord of your multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 on the computer ONLO Connecting a Projector You can 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 an RGB signal cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 on the computer Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 lt 66 p Using Peripheral Devices lt 67 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display desktop monitor etc is connected to your computer The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller If you want to work on your computer screen and the external displ
68. n X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers AVAN LO lt 129 gt Troubleshooting 5 Double click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer 6 Double click the desired drive You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 7 Click OK to close the window Q Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction QO If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive Q If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Q Make sure your computer is running on AC power supply and try the disc again WACK lt 130 gt Troubleshooting What should do if cannot write data to CD media Q Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver QO Stop using the keyboard QO If you are using a CD R RW disc with an adhesive label affixed replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or
69. n personal injury or equipment damage ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure A Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD lt 94 gt AVON 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Q Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from ESD A Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty O Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity U Handle the memory module with care To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers do not touch the edges of the components and circuit boards inside your computer COoovovovo dno lt
70. nder the current power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options window appears Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Display Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for brightness adjustment 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 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 try the Fn F7 keys to change the display output VAN IO lt 134 e Troubleshooting How do I run Windows Aero This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only To run Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options The Appearance Settings window appears 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab 5 Click OK For information about the Windows Aero features such as Windows Flip 3D see Windows Help and Support lt 135 AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if cannot print a document Q Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer an
71. nected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port lt 79 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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 customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 80 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 83 Using the Power Saving Modes page 84 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 89 Configuring Your Modem page 90 Ooovceodo lt 80 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the 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 Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the passwor
72. ng For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Sleep or Hibernate If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep 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 lt 24 gt N N 0 Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack You 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 Sleep 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 lt 25 N N 0 Getting Started 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 the arrow BI next to the Lock button and Shut Down 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to t
73. ngs under the current power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options window appears Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode 6 Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list both for On battery and Plugged in VAN IO lt 125 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot access the Internet Q 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 obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 124 to change the settings Oooo Why is the data transfer speed slow Q 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 maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using A If you are using a wireless LAN access point the
74. olume of the speakers and the microphone lt 137 N N 0 Troubleshooting Mouse What should do if my computer does not recognize my mouse Q Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port A Restart your computer with your mouse connected What should do if the pointer does not move when use my mouse Q Make sure another mouse is not connected A If the pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer A If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart a If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data lt 138 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Speakers What should do if my external speakers do not work A 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 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
75. on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on your computer If you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD or WinDVD BD software is running restart the software or eject the disc and re insert it to make the new setting effective A Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the DVD drive are out of warranty lt 38 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired CD software to play the CD Ifthe Audio CD window appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc 1 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive Ifthe AutoPlay window appears click Burn files to disc and follow the on screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears Open the folder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder Close the disc folder lt 39 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to
76. one company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise A If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems A If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems A If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line lt 124 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Networking What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point A Connection availability 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 Q Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the Wireless LAN indicator is lit on your computer Q Make sure power to the access point is on A Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Q Make sure the encryption key is correct Q Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure To change the settings follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan setti
77. opriate support Web site Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as of September 2007 However not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 8 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 SDHC memory card Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the SD memory card slot Do not force the memory card in or out of the slot lt 5 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot Bo If the memory card does not go into the slot easil
78. or more information Ln i LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible LINK device Not all products with an LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions How do turn off the Windows startup sound To turn off the Windows startup sound follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Sounds tab click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box Click OK a fF ON lt 143 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should do if cannot use Memory Stick media which were formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory St
79. ory Stick media into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media To view the contents on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media lt 417 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the factory default setting and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer follow these steps Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media Formatting the Memory Stick media 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 media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause a malfunction Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window Right click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format Click Restore device defaults A OND a The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not select NTFS from the File system drop down list as it may cause a malfunction Ln The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options 5 Clic
80. peakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 Q 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on A Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks lt 64 el N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices 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 your external display after connecting all other cables Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor 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 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer lt 65 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone to your computer To connect a multimedia computer display 1 P
81. r may 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 WAG IO lt 12 gt Before Use 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 QO 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 A 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 lt 13 gt N N O Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 14 About the Indicator Lights page 19 Connecting a Power Source page 20 Using the Battery Pack page 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 25 Ooovodo lt 14 gt Getting Started Locating Controls an
82. revent 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 Ooovovodno 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 lt lt 102 gt MA O Precautions On Handling Your Computer Q Clean the cabinet 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 the finish of your computer A 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 OY Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer QO 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 s
83. running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data OATS lt 140 gt Troubleshooting 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 Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region 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 is off If the Num lock indicator is on press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters lt 141 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove
84. s empty A 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 QO Ifyou 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 A Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack reconnect the AC adapter and then press the power button to turn on your computer A Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour OY Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase Q Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer lt 113 N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if a BIOS error appears when turn on my computer If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Set the date month day year Press the Enter key Press the Y key to select System Time
85. t also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems User Guide is provided in the PDF format which you can easily browse through and print out To view this on screen guide 1 Double click the VAIO User Guide icon on the desktop 2 Open the folder for your language 3 Select the guide you want to read Ln You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer gt VAIO C your C drive gt Documentation gt Documentation and opening the folder for your language To go to Web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http your computer must be connected to the Internet a Specifications The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer To view the online specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http www vaio link com You may have a separate disc for the documentation of bundled accessories lt 10 VA O Before Use My Club VAIO In My Club VAIO you can find O Accessories Want to expand the capabilities of your computer Click this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories O Software Feeling creative Click this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options O Wallpapers Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO wallpapers
86. t sunlight and other sources of heat Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with an adhesive label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk lt q 105 aa NIN Precautions On Handling Discs A Do not touch the surface of the disc A Do not drop or bend the disc A 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 A 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 A For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edges and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out A 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 irreparably lt q 106 a MA O Precautions On Using the Battery Pack A Do not leave battery packs in temper
87. tas anclada 131 PUDING it A A ae 135 Mic a ea Cina tid 136 MOUSC EET E TEO ea te Ne a ale A ta ae a ak ai ta a ad Seatac cea 137 O A 138 TOUCH AA A O E 139 ONLO KeybDO ar isc sc nomini e E A eed E AA ees 140 Floppy DISKS cti decae 141 AUIGIO IAC cta Ai dd 142 Memory Stick Medici dilo ads 143 A A ects bared a aye tsa E AE S S teases 144 Support Options A a e aaa eS eevee doe 145 Sony Support AOMA O r acacia eaten Teeth eee deel da 145 A A A 146 Trademarks ct dd ll la 148 a A aa AVAN O Before Use 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 may look slightly different from those of your computer lt q 7 gt AVAN O Before Use Notice 2008 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 informa
88. th the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard you cannot play or view the contents on copyright protected Blu ray Disc media Some contents may restrict video output to be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at all It is strongly recommended that digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality a 36 a N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc A Use only Sony recommended software which is preinstalled on your computer to write data to a disc Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result A To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive you need to close the session before you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software O Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction Before using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications COOCOO Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while using the preinstalled software or any d
89. the on screen instructions A VAIO Update 3 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 3 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions If you have not yet installed the latest updates install them with the above software To download and install the updates on the computer the computer must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 53 lt 111 AVAN 0 Troubleshooting 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 contacting VAIO Link QO Computer page 112 System Security page 119 Battery page 120 Internet page 122 Networking page 124 Optical Discs page 127 Display page 131 Printing page 135 Microphone page 136 Mouse page 137 Speakers page 138 Touch Pad page 139 Keyboard page 140 Floppy Disks page 141 Audio Video page 142 Memory Stick Media page 143 Peripherals page 144 OUUOOKDDOODOOHOOODUODDEA lt 712 N N 0 Troubleshooting Computer What should do if my computer does not start QU Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Q Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged Q Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable i
90. tion 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 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 m ce VA O Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Q Quick Start Guide Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO QO Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide Contains solutions to common problems and computer malfunctions an explanation of how to make a backup copy of your data and recover your computer system and sources of support information A Regulations Warranty EULA and Service Support Contains Sony guarantee conditions safety regulations modem regulations wireless LAN regulations wireless WAN regulations Bluetooth regulations end user software license agreement and Sony support services information a 9 VA O Before Use Non printed Documentation UA User Guide this manual Explains features of your computer I
91. to use only the keyboard for pointer operations lt 30 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer Special function button Functions By default the S1 button launches VAIO Help and Support Center S1 button The default button assignment may be different from the above In such a case you can change the assignment in the window for changing the 1 button assignment To display this window press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center See the help file on VAIO Control Center for the 1 button assignment A Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software AV MODE button You can change the default software options in VAIO Launcher To do so press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window lt 31 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place lt 32 gt Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc wh
92. urn off automatically The power indicator light turns off lt 26 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 27 Using the Touch Pad page 29 Using Special function Buttons page 30 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 31 Using the ExpressCard Module page 40 Using the Memory Stick Media page 43 Using Other Memory Cards page 50 Using the Internet page 53 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 55 DUPODDCODOOUO COD lt 27 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard but has additional keys that perform model specific tasks The VAIO Link Web site http www vaio link com also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching Combinations Feature Functions Fn 0X F2 speaker switch Turns on and off the built in speakers and the headphones Fn 1 F3 F4 speaker volume Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase the volume press Fn F4 and then 4 or gt or keep pressing Fn F4 To decrease the volume press Fn F3 and then y or or keep pressing Fn F3 Fn F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen To increase l
93. urned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 84 Fn F12 Hibernate lt 29 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature You can disable enable the touch pad to suit your preference for using the mouse See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 83 to launch VAIO Control Center Once launched select the topic on the pointing device and see the help file for the detailed instructions Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse you will be able
94. use the software see the help file on your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD burning software lt 40 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either a Universal ExpressCard slot or an ExpressCard 34 slot for transferring data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard 34 34mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54mm wide module as shown below and the latter an ExpressCard 34 module only O ExpressCard 34 module O ExpressCard 54 module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual lt 41 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into t
95. utton may cause loss of unsaved data If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Remove the AC adapter and battery pack Try reinstalling the software OOOD Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support lt 115 e N N 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart 3 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start A This issue could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this issue turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 21 A Ifthe issue persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack
96. y remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction lt 52 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is on If you do the card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off 2 Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 3 When the card extends carefully pull it out of the slot lt 53 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable not supplied Once you have set up your telephone cable connection you are ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 co N Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly lt 54 N N

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