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Sony VGN-UX380N User's Guide

1. 8 oo Ne el e e N T Battery indicator page 20 Hard disk drive indicator page 20 Num lock indicator page 20 Caps lock indicator page 20 Scroll lock indicator page 20 Bluetooth indicator page 20 WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 20 WWAN Wireless WAN indicator page 20 On selected models only Getting Started m 19 gt Getting Started DC IN port page 24 Air vent I O connector page 70 Headphones jack page 74 Microphone jack page 83 e e e v E EE Bluetooth WLAN O WWAN 009000000000000000 9 V B Ca Qui e lt 20 gt Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power 5 Illuminates 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 4 Illuminates 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 Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo slot Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick
2. 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 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab 5 Click OK m 176 N N O Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if cannot print a document Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer Q Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer Q 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 Q If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the computer Q 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 th
3. If you specify a fixed IP address for the device to which you want to connect the utility cannot assign a dynamic IP address to the device and fails Do not specify IP addresses when using a PAN Why can t use the Bluetooth functionality when log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode If the device to which you want to connect supports Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User mode only you cannot establish a connection from your computer Why can t use the Bluetooth utility software when I switch a user If you switch a user without logging off from your system the Bluetooth utility software will not work successfully Make sure to log off before switching a user To log off from your system click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Log Off m 170 gt N N O Troubleshooting Optical Discs What should I 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 Q 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 la
4. N N O Support Options Click to DVD software Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 DVgate Plus software Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 InstantOn InterVideo Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp m 193 gt N N O Support Options Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp For users in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com 60 Day Trial
5. Q Make sure to insert the display LAN adapter from its I O connector end until the adapter fits into place lt 147 2 AVAN O Precautions On Using the Wrist Strap Q To prevent accidental dropping make sure to fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer through one of the strap holes and wear it when you use the computer on your palms EZ f C Do not grasp the wrist strap to carry your computer around as it may cause the computer to hit against something resulting in damage to the computer m 148 gt AV AN O Precautions On Replacing the Multi pointer Cap The cap at the tip of the multi pointer is a consumable When it wears out replace it with one of the two supplied spare caps C Make sure to put the spare cap firmly in place Q Make sure that the side with a small projection 1 of the spare cap faces upwards when putting it lt 149 9 N N O 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 visiting the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas or http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Q Computer pa
6. To access a password protected Web site 1 Visit the desired password protected Web site to display the user account and password entry window A message balloon appears to indicate that you have a password bank entry for the site 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor 3 Click Yes on the confirmation window If a security warning window appears click Yes or OK to proceed n You can always type your user information that has been registered in the password bank to access password protected Web sites m ER a N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Importing Exporting Password Bank Entries You can export import entries to from the password bank for a backup or recovery purpose To export an entry 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears Click Settings and User Settings Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The User Settings window appears Click the Registrations tab Select the desired entry name from the list and click Export oO N Enter a file name and click Save Enter a password twice and click OK Click OK on oOo 2 VAI To import an entry 1 O N on OO A Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears Click Settings and User Settings Swipe the finger with the enrolled finge
7. 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 Stick media onto your built in flash memory or hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick media page 45 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 lt 185 N N O Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if cannot connect a USB device Q 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 the battery is charged If you are using a printer check the power
8. page 134 On Handling Your Computer page 135 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 137 On Handling Floppy Disks page 138 On Handling Discs page 139 On Using the Battery Pack page 140 On Using Headphones page 141 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 142 On Handling the Hard Disk page 143 On Using the Folding Stand page 144 On Using the Adapter Holding Band page 146 On Using the Wrist Strap page 147 On Replacing the Multi pointer Cap page 148 D D D D D D D D O DO CO CoU m 133 AV AN O Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen Q Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using your computer near a window Q Do not scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Q Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal 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 Q The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Q The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green tha
9. 2 Zoom In Out buttons Make the screen view zoom in or zoom out Each click makes the screen view zoom in or out by 0 5 on a scale of 1 to 3 and cycles when zooming reaches its maximum or minimum level To restore the screen view in the actual size click that appears on the magnified screen view f To help you navigate on the magnified screen view the hand tool is available to grasp a point on the view and drag it around To use the hand tool click FI on the magnified screen view The pointer changes its shape to a hand like one indicating that the hand tool is now selected To restore the standard pointer click E 3 Rotate button Restores the standard screen view m 37 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Blocking Unintentional Operations While you are carrying your computer around you might press a button on the computer unintentionally and find an operation that you never expected in progress To block such unintentional operations your computer is provided with the function to lock certain components of the computer Slide down the power switch to the HOLD position in the opposite direction of A on the switch until it clicks into place You will see the color of the hole on the power switch turns orange Additionally your computer screen will display a message and go blank to conserve power m 38 a N N
10. A 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 divide one single window on two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display m 82 os N N O Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Ay Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode AVAN KO ius 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 m 84 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB D
11. AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries lt 26 gt N N O Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase To charge the 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 m 27 gt N N O Getting Started 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 attach 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 pa
12. C000 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 Memory Stick media into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media n Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo slot that is only compatible with the duo size media For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http Avww memorystick com en lt 45 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of 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 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 Avoid accidental erasure of your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while form
13. Enter key when the success message appears 7 Press the Esc key 8 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 m 100 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people By setting the Windows password you can protect your user account from unauthorized access Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user account Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people I you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 102 To add the Windows password Click Start and Control Panel Click the User Accounts and Family Safety icon Click the User Accounts icon Click Create a password for your account under Make changes to your account In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter the password for your account Click Create password oa Ff WO IN A See Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password VAI Changing Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password oc fF
14. Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password for Enter Password Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key Select Continue on the warning screen and press the Enter key Enter the master password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long Enter the user password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Press the Esc key 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 m 98 s N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears I you have set the pow
15. Precautions On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Q Do not let the direct sunlight get into the scope of the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause a malfunction of the camera Q The built in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port m 138 gt AVAN Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks m Qa m Q m 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 direct 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 139 gt AV AN O Precautions On Handling Discs Q Do not touch the surface of the disc OY Do not drop or bend the disc QO 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 CL Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as
16. Q For users in Brazil Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 m 190 gt N N O Support Options America Online Dial Up America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www aol com AOL Music Now America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www premiumservices aol com AOL Explorer America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http Avww aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http help aol com help m 191 s N N O Support Options AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www aim com Ask Search Assistant IAC Search amp Media Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 Ask Toolbar IAC Search amp Media Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 Bluetooth Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 Cingular Connection Manager Cingular Wireless For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 m 192 gt
17. 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 If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 81 for more information To select a display 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 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 peripheral devices You can alternatively select a display with VAIO Touch Launcher See the help file on the software for more information m 381 Be N N O 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 attached to the monitor VGA port your computer screen and the 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 amo t
18. The Power on Security window appears The Power on Security option is not displayed if you have not set the power on and hard disk passwords in advance 3 Select the finger of which fingerprint you exclude and click Remove WACO m 113 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Password Bank Once you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for Web sites in the password bank you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering required information and access the password protected Web sites Adding an Entry to the Password Bank To access a password protected Web site using the fingerprint authentication functionality you need to add a password bank entry for the Web site To add an entry to the password bank 1 Visit the desired password protected Web site to display the user account and password entry window Enter your user information user account password etc Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the menu Select Register a fF ON Click Continue on the displayed window Upon completion a message balloon appears at the title bar To view or edit the entry click Registration Details on the message balloon lt 114 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using a Password Bank Entry to Access a Web Site Once you have added an entry to the password bank you can use it to access the corresponding password protected Web site
19. WON Click Start and Control Panel Click the User Accounts and Family Safety icon Click the User Accounts icon Click Change your password In the Current password field enter your current password In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter a new password Click Change password To remove the Windows password oa fF ovx Click Start and Control Panel Click the User Accounts and Family Safety icon Click the User Accounts icon Click Remove my password In the Current password field enter the current password that you want to remove Click Remove password m 101 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer UNIO Poles Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with additional convenience A small horizontal bar located at the upper left of the touch panel LCD screen is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter Once you have registered your fingerprint s the fingerprint authentication functionality offers Q A substitute for password entry You can log onto your password protected system without entering the power on hard disk and Windows passwords If you share a computer with other people you can skip user selection as well Q Quick Web site access Once you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for Web sites in th
20. cable is connected properly to the AC outlet Q 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 that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device Q Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all Q USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub lt 186 gt N N O Support Options Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen User Guide this manual and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may be supplied with individual help guides These guides are stored on the built in flash memory or hard disk as on screen help files You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operat
21. hard disk has to be initialized for example after the repair work the fingerprint templates will be lost You will have to enroll them all over again Q The maintenance and management of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management Q When enrolling your fingerprint s keep the following in mind Q Enroll more than one fingerprint in case of inability to recognize the fingerprint due to injury Q You may not be able to enroll your fingerprint s due to some biological factors Q Up to 10 fingerprints can be enrolled per person Note that up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled for logging onto your system using the Power on Security feature WAN Te cones Customizing Your VAIO Computer When swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor keep the following in mind LP Place your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor Scan your fingerprint from the top joint of the finger to the fingertip Swipe your finger perpendicularly across the fingerprint sensor Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to scan your fingerprint 0000 It may be hard to enroll or recognize your fingerprint if your finger is dry or wet wrinkled injured D DU dirty O The soiled fingerprint sensor may cause poo
22. in a location subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Q Direct sunlight Q High humidity QO Corrosive substances 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 out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing the media Oooo When using the Memory Stick Duo media do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to the Memory Stick Duo media Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components m 143 gt AVAN O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The following precautions apply to the models equipped with the hard disk drive See the online Specifications to find whether your model is equipped with the hard disk drive The hard disk 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 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 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
23. manually activate Hibernate mode m 160 gt N N O Troubleshooting Built in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor quality images Q The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera O The video memory of your computer may have become insufficient for displaying images from the built in MOTION EYE camera Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the LCD screen might help Q The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Q Ifthe problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality Q The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions Q The effect settings on your software application may have caused dropped frames See the help file on your software application for more information Q There may be more software applications running than your computer can handle Exit the applications that you are not currently using Q The power management function of your computer may have been activated Check the CPU performance lt 161
24. or folder and click Open 3 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The process to add the file or folder to the archive starts and a message will appear upon completion 4 Select Delete original files or Keep original files depending on whether you want to remove or retain the original file or folder n If the archive is unlocked you can add files and folders to the archive by simple drag and drop operations m 118 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer To unlock the encrypted archive 1 Right click the desired archive and select Unlock from the menu 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor n Unlocking the archive enables you to access the files or folders included in the archive To lock the encrypted archive 1 Right click the desired archive and select Lock from the menu For more information see the help file on the Protector Suite QL software VAN Co Ebr ii Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Application Launcher The application launcher feature is available on your computer for launching your preferred application executable file that is assigned to one of your fingers with the enrolled fingerprint Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can launch the assigned application simply by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor Assigning an Application to Your Finger To use the application launche
25. storage device your model is equipped with 2 On selected models only Your computer is equipped with either the built in flash memory storage or hard disk drive depending on the model you purchased See the online Specifications m 22 gt N N O Getting Started Holding Your Computer You can hold and use your computer in either a horizontal or vertical orientation to suit your preferences In either orientation make sure to fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer and wear it to prevent accidental dropping of the computer from your palms Q Horizontal orientation This is the standard orientation of your computer and by default the buttons on the front are assigned the functions that help you use the computer comfortably in this orientation n You can change the default button assignments with VAIO Central See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 123 and find out more in its help file The horizontal orientation is represented as Standard mode in VAIO Central lt 23 gt N N O Getting Started Q Vertical orientation You can use your computer in this orientation with the help of the VAIO Touch Launcher software Press the launcher button to start the software and select to rotate the screen view by 90 degrees clockwise A You might additionally want to change the default button assignments for easier operations using VAIO Central The vertical orientation is represen
26. the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your computer and longer battery life For more information on VAIO Power Management see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software Activating VAIO Power Management 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 showing your power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 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 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options window appears 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab To restore the default settings 1 Onthe VAIO Power Management tab click Advanced The VAIO Power Management window appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings lt 129 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 R
27. the online Specifications to find which storage device your model is equipped with When adding the hard disk password you must set both the master and user passwords The master password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to reset the user password on the BIOS setup screen The user password is provided to lock your built in flash memory or hard disk Once you set the user password you will have to enter the password along with the power on password if set after the VAIO logo appears You cannot start your computer with the master password If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails which is critical to password entry no bypass is possible and the data stored on the built in flash memory or hard disk will not be accessible There is NO RESET of this password You will have to replace the built in flash memory or hard disk at your own expense and lose all the data stored on the original flash memory or hard disk Make sure to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people A If you have set the hard disk password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 102 VAI 5e Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the hard disk password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press and hold the
28. 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 CQ The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency CQ An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed Q 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 Q Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of i LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder The connection and video import procedures vary depending on the digital video camcorder and the software that you use See the manual that came with your digital video camcorder for the detailed instructions m 89 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to 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 port replicator or on the display LAN adapter and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the networ
29. turns off m 61 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset not supplied will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet using instant messaging software For details on using the Bluetooth headset see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset To connect the headset with your computer 1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds to turn on the Bluetooth headset 2 Press and hold the volume buttons for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in red and green 3 Right click the Bluetooth icon a on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears and Add New Connection Wizard automatically starts 4 Ifthe Add New Connection Wizard window does not appear click New Connection The Add New Connection Wizard window appears 5 Select Express Mode Recommended and then click Next The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists available devices if any 6 Select the device name for your Bluetooth headset and then click Next The Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Security window appears when a connection is established 7 Enter 0000 for Bluetooth Passkey PIN and then click OK 8 Click Next The headset icon appears in the Bluetooth Settings window 9 Right click the icon and select Connect from the menu m 62 os N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset fr
30. with an internal hard disk drive then it has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards You can select the sensitivity level of the built in shock sensor to set the appropriate protection level See the online Specifications whether your computer is equipped with the hard disk drive Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central 2 Click Security on the Categories tab and double click Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings The setup window appears 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box Select one of the desired sensitivity level 5 Click OK For more information click Help on the setup window to open the help file VAIO HDD Protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to hard disk drives and user data It does not assure 10096 data protection under any circumstances Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to Hibernate or Sleep mode system recovery and system shutdown m 132 gt AVAN O Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 133 On Using the Power Source
31. your computer with the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data How do perform pen operations such as a pen flick Use touch commands See Using Touch Commands page 33 for more information m 180 N N O Troubleshooting How do calibrate the touch panel Follow these steps to calibrate the touch panel 1 Click Start All Programs Touch Panel and Calibration 2 Follow the on screen instructions What should I do if cannot show the hidden taskbar with the stylus Touch panel calibration may make a gap between the pointer position and the point of the screen you have actually touched with the stylus Therefore you may not be able to move the pointer to the edge of the screen to show the hidden taskbar if you specify the setting to hide the taskbar automatically In this case click Start All Programs Touch Panel and Calibration to display the screen for calibration and tap a little above the red cross when tapping the two that appear on the bottom of the screen AVAN LO m 181 gt Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I 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 Region
32. 4 alphanumeric characters long m 56 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet 10 meters range in open space QO Users in USA Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide see Non printed Documentation page 7 QO Users in Canada Please see the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click W J g on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option 4 Click OK m 57 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system D 0 0 00 00 00 Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer m Size of file being e
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34. AIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your machine includes For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 VAIO Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Touch Launcher allows you to run an application program or change the sound display settings with the buttons on the launcher window For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 m 200 gt N N O Support Options VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 Xdrive America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the screen For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 2007 Sony Corporation
35. AN functionalities For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide see Non printed Documentation page 7 Q Users in Canada Please see the following for setting up wireless LAN functionality m 50 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer n In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Safety Information carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 1 1a b g 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 802 111 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 au
36. CAPTURE button on your computer The current image in the finder view is captured and its thumbnail image is added to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the main window VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more features See the help file on the software for more information lt 42 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility VAIO Camera Utility launches automatically Click the Movie icon in the right pane of the utility s main window Turn the camera to your subject 4 For macro closeup capturing slide the focus selection switch to the position The focus selection switch is only effective for the rear camera MOTION EYE The focusing distance for closeup capturing is approximately 2 8 inches 7 cm from the lens 5 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to start movie recording When finished press the CAPTURE button once again to stop movie recording The first scene of the captured movie is added to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the main window Z VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more features See the help file on the software for more information m 43 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exc
37. Help and Support Q Manuals amp Specifications Here you will find the on screen User Guide warranty information other VAIO documents and system and software information for your computer Q VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials an escalation page containing support and contact information and various links to VAIO online support Web sites CQ Backup amp Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system system software and your personal data CQ Wireless amp Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing and access to wireless tutorials O Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony Q VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful m 10 gt N N O Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Before starting your computer for the first time do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer Make sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a
38. O Using Your VAIO Computer The components to be locked by this function are as follows Touch panel Keyboard Left button Right button Center button Launcher button Multi pointer Zoom In Out buttons CAPTURE button Fingerprint sensor D OCOODUCCLDUDAUO Activating this function will turn off the touch panel LCD screen and the screen will go blank To bring your computer back into Normal mode slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch m 39 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with two built in MOTION EYE cameras front camera MOTION EYE 1 and rear camera MOTION EYE 2 These cameras are not designed for simultaneous use so you must first select the one that is suitable for your purpose using VAIO Camera Utility This utility will automatically launch when you start the software that uses the camera For more information on VAIO Camera Utility see the help file on the software a i QO Front camera MOTION EYE 1 Use this camera for video conferences with instant messaging software Q Rear camera MOTION EYE 2 Use this camera for capturing still images and movies with VAIO Camera Capture Utility For the detailed operation instructions see the help file on the VAIO Camera Capture Utility software m 410 a Using
39. QO To ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure requirements use only Sony supplied accessories for body worn operation which provides a distance to the body of at least 1 cm Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur CQ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Q If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 186 or visit the Sony online support Web site Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer Q To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly CL Make sure to put your computer into the supplied protective pouch before you carry the computer Q The supplied protective pouch is not shock resistant It is intended to protect your computer from scratches Q Hold your computer with the LCD screen facing upwards and insert the computer into the supplied protective pouch from its left side Q The supplied protective pouch is not water resistant Make sure to wipe water off the case right away if it gets wet CQ Do not use any solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the supplied protective pouch m 137 AVAN
40. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGN UX300 Series ONLO VAI Contents Before USO Lean s at dte t ed ede 6 Documentation ioo tdi uet ete uar br d ul ci tae AGG RI e CORP E ER eee iudice 6 Getting Started Asie katie hice o t tete s e ai bite oda t pecie edite HEC EE RR 10 Locating Controls and Ports sssssssssssssseseeeees eene eene enhn nn nnn entres entrer een nns sen rer entres eterne trees ennt nnne n nnns 11 About the Indicator Lights iuret certe decori eee tied vee dees ree Tack e e re died eee inde do a uu e 20 Holding Your Computer RR 22 Connecting a Power SOUS pienin eae aaa aa raa a ekea r nee aian AaS estes Saar Tni e aaa sentes enne senes 24 Using the Battery Pack rro edet pete iro et tette e vbi t tete boc s ttbi bte tee c e geb ced eri tete Eedi 25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely sssssssssssssssssseseeee eene nennen nnne en nennen nnne nnns rennen nnne nnne nnn 29 Using Your Zee Een 30 Usirig thie Keyboard zn naaa IEAA AI Ded Weluieenbnedqbie e ut te ORAN EMI A AARAA RRA 31 Using the Touch Panel i eir ers Hg Re FRE EEPERRRR PU EXER E XXRERM ce deapsas HORE cbe esa cc a trea Era a bua tu ee vide 32 Using the Poirting Device 55 oani ettet a Dette dud ie i tora tee deve beater evade oly Ene are tenet 34 Using Special function Buttons sssssssssseesesseeeene nennen nennen nennen ntes en nins et nnns enne set rnn sen rnns nennen nnne nnns 3
41. V Out jack page 77 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 84 Supports high full low speeds oo E e e e e Iv P The port replicator can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not unplug the AC adapter from the port replicator and the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions m 66 os Using Peripheral Devices VAI Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before attaching it to the port replicator Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Attach the guide holder 1 to the port replicator m 67 us N N O Using Peripheral Devices 3 Plug one end of the power cord 2 into the AC adapter 3 and the other end into an AC outlet 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the port replicator 5 AVAN LO anl Using Peripheral Devices 5 Slide down the computer along the guide holder until it is fixed on the port replicator 6 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer Keep the battery pack installed on your computer when attaching the computer to the port replicator Do no
42. Version of Microsoft Office The Microsoft Office 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com m 194 a N N O Support Options MobiTV MobiTV Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www mobitv com support support php Netscape Browser America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http browser netscape com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www symantec com techsupp PenPlus for VAIO PC Sony Electronics Inc PenPlus for VAIO PC will allow you to write or draw directly on the screen with the stylus or create sticky note reminders For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 m 195 a N N O Suppo
43. You need to use an AV cable that has a minijack connector on one end and 3 RCA also called cinch connectors on the other end If your TV does not have RCA connectors but has a SCART connector you need an RCA to SCART converter If your computer has an S VIDEO port you can use this port as an alternative means of connection See the manual that came with your peripheral for more information on installation and use If the display resolution of your computer is more than 1024 x 768 pixels a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV The hidden area on your TV can be seen by moving the cursor on the computer If you want to display the full image change the display resolution of the computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower m 79 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector to your computer To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug an RGB signal cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter 3 Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 Q Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 m 380 a N N O Using Peripheral Devices
44. Your VAIO Computer The VAIO Camera Capture Utility software does not allow parallel use of the camera by any other software Make sure to exit such software before capturing still images and movies with VAIO Camera Capture Utility You cannot use the front and rear cameras at the same time When the screen view is rotated the front and rear cameras are both disabled To use the rear camera MOTION EYE make sure to slide up the touch panel LCD screen The finder view on the main window shows mirrored image streams This is normal and captured still images will not be mirrored The finder view on the main window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction You cannot operate the built in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software a 41 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility VAIO Camera Utility launches automatically Click the Still icon in the right pane of the utility s main window Turn the camera to your subject 4 For macro closeup capturing slide the focus selection switch to the W position The focus selection switch is only effective for the rear camera MOTION EYE The focusing distance for closeup capturing is approximately 2 8 inches 7 cm from the lens 5 Press the
45. Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the built in flash memory or hard disk 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 To activate Hibernate mode Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Hibernate To return to Normal mode Slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch The computer returns to its previous state If you slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically A If you do not use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or resuming Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off m E N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries 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
46. acis 124 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management c ccccccceceeeeeceneeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeaeesesaeeeseaeeesaeesseaeeesneaeeseneeeeeaes 128 Protecting the Hard DISK iion oe e Rete epSHrop a a RM epe 131 VAI Precautions aco rosii reni OERA aeaiia Kana c 132 On Handling the LCD Screen aue et ee n est d d eh tute aln ie t 133 On Using the Power Source senine ai a netten nennen nennen a seitens estende snnt ane aaa titres estat deserere ette snnt Daad nnn 134 On Handling Your Gomputer 5 e rct ae eter ie Erden tee pea edge best dha qn Pe kc es c eet Foch eod Ent 135 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera ssssssssssseseeeeeeeeeenee nennen nene nennen nns n trenes nnne tren inneren nnn nnn 137 On Handling Floppy Disks niinniin iinan anae eat aat nennen nennen nnns nennen ient eant ei aaaea e Enae inneren nnne 138 On Handling Discs 575 9d t c EA bie ep trt A TT 139 On Using the Battery Pack tret Em Rem deas et i ad e Po s EXER oe Ev Rare ex e rx oe text da 140 On Using Headphones s A le eret Pest eee te eel sie lee ete eet ee ERE He RR 141 On Handling Memory Stick Media sess ennnne enne nnne nn nnr sentir nenne sen rnr rennes entres enne nennen 142 On Handling the Hard Disk rore tpi eel t eoe Qi penc pee Pr nata eeu hy Peer rub du ve auk dE c nuncu cx 143 On Using the Folding Stand ssssssssssssssseseseennee nennen nennen t
47. al and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should I 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 and hold the Fn key and press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters lt lt 182 gt N N O Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to 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 with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port c1 ON Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should I do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive Q Ifthe disk is inserted properly and you are still unable
48. al 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 See Selecting Display Modes page 80 for changing the display output Alternatively you can use VAIO Touch Launcher to change the display output See the help file on the software 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 from the shortcut menu 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 You can confirm the value of the total available graphics memory and video memory Right click on the desktop select Personalize from the shortcut menu 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 do if my screen is dark Use VAIO Touch Launcher to brighten your computer screen See the help file on the software for more information n 174 m N N O Troubleshooting Why can t use my touch panel Q The power switch may be in the HOLD po
49. and configure your computer for fingerprint authentication For setting the power on and Windows passwords see Setting the Password page 91 To log onto Windows If your fingerprints are enrolled for your user account you will be able to substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging onto Windows 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log on window appears Windows launches You can log onto your user account just by swiping the finger with the enrolled fingerprint even if your computer is shared by multiple users m 111 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer To enable the Power on Security feature If your fingerprints are enrolled for the power on password or hard disk password you will be able to substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Settings and Power on Security The Power on Security window appears The Power on Security option is not displayed if you have not set the power on and hard disk passwords in advance 3 Select the Enable power on security using fingerprints check box and click OK Click Fingerprint and Enroll or Edit Fingerprints The Welcome window appears 5 Click Next Enter the Windows password and click Next 7 Click to cancel the Run interactive
50. arted Multi pointer page 34 Zoom In Out buttons page 36 Power indicator page 20 POWER switch Built in microphone monaural e e e v E m 15 gt Getting Started Back 1 Rear camera MOTION EYE page 39 2 Rear camera MOTION EYE indicator page 20 3 Stylus Slide up and pull out the stylus for touch panel operations 4 Air vents 5 WWAN antenna When using your computer in the vertical orientation rotate the antenna by 90 degrees counterclockwise On selected models only Ss m 16 gt Getting Started Right 1 Strap holes Fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer through either hole 2 Battery connector page 25 m 17 gt Getting Started Left 1 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 84 2 SIM card slot Unscrew the screw and remove the cover to access the SIM card slot See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more information 3 Air vent 1 Supports high full low speeds 2 On selected models only M es DJ m 18 gt Bottom o Bluetooth WLAN o WWAN 2 6
51. atting 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 A Q N a Click Restore device defaults The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not select NTFS from the File system drop down list The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options 5 Click Start AVAN Ke rated 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 m 47 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media indicator 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 Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media indicator is turned 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 m 48 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Comp
52. be the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas or http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Q VAIO Recovery Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start o and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide m 8 gt AVAN Before Use Q SmartWi Connection Utility Guide Selected models only Provides information about setting up Bluetooth wireless LAN and wireless WAN functionalities To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide m 9 os AVAN O Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need To access Help and Support click Start and
53. bel could cause a write error or other damage What should do if cannot write data to DVD media Q Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Q Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with the optional external optical disc drive Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work QO The preinstalled software on your computer does not support copying DVD movies Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal lt 171 a N N O Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank Q Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode 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 124 for more information Q The power switch may be in the HOLD position Slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to release the switch CQ 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 25 for more information on VAIO Touch Launcher Q Ifthe display mode is set to th
54. benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q 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 on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably m 140 gt AV AN O Precautions On Using the Battery Pack QO Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight QO Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Q Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time m This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries 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 Oooveoo If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pa
55. ck from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack 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 Q You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging m Q If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery pack m 141 AVAN Precautions On Using Headphones Q Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings 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 m EL AVAN O Precautions On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not use the media in a location subject to static electricity or electrical noise 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 Ooovovoovodo Do not use or store Memory Stick media
56. cluding software launches Make sure to use only the supplied stylus for touch panel operations Use of any other writing utensils such as a ball point pen may damage the touch panel surface Take out the stylus from the back of your computer and use it for the following actions on the touch panel LCD screen as well as handwritten entries This stylus is extendable Slide it out to its full length if necessary See Back page 15 for the exact location of the stylus stored on the back of your computer m 33 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Tap Gently hit the stylus once against the touch panel LCD screen Double tap Gently hit the stylus twice against the touch panel LCD screen Drag Slide the stylus gently on the touch panel LCD screen Z At your very first Windows startup you are prompted to calibrate the touch panel for smooth operations Follow the on screen instructions You can calibrate the touch panel at any time later when you feel uncomfortable with using it Click Start All Programs Touch Panel and Calibration and follow the on screen instructions You can customize your touch panel settings with VAIO Central to perform the right clicking action with the stylus See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 123 and find out more in its help file Using Touch Commands Touch commands are provided to substitute for actions that are neede
57. d Sound and Device Manager 2 Double click Imaging devices 3 Right click the device name for your camera and click Update Driver Software What should do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use QO Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE camera Q If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode change the corresponding power saving mode setting For changing the setting see Using the Power Saving Modes page 124 m 163 a N N O Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point Q 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 Q 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 communicatio
58. d to perform certain software operations For example you can drag your stylus to the left to view the previous page on your active browser software To enable touch commands press on the touch panel LCD screen for a few seconds VAIO TOUCH COMMAND appears on the desktop to indicate the commands are now available Some touch commands are defined by default You can change the assignment of these default touch commands with VAIO Central See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 123 and find out more in its help file AVAN LO cane Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is equipped with a cursor pointing device the multi pointer 1 to enable you to point to select drag and scroll objects on the computer screen Push the multi pointer in the direction that you want to move the pointer on the screen The harder you push the multi pointer the faster moves the pointer The following shows the default button assignments in the horizontal orientation left and the vertical orientation right You can use VAIO Central to change these button assignments See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 123 and find out more in its help file To enable the default button assignments in the vertical orientation you must select on VAIO Touch Launcher m 35 Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Pus
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60. e external display select Why can t view the whole screen image of a DVD video on my TV screen The screen resolution may not be properly set We recommend that you adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller depending on the size of your external display screen How do adjust the image on my TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your TV for more information m 172 gt N N O Troubleshooting How do I change the screen resolution on my TV screen QO Your TV screen may not show the whole screen image of a video if the screen resolution is set larger than 1024 x 768 Adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller Q If you are using the AV Out jack plug the audio video AV cable into your computer before you start it To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 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 How do switch the display output from my screen to TV See Selecting Display Modes page 80 Alternatively you can use VAIO Touch Launcher to switch the display output See the help file on the software for more information m 173 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen display a video O Ifthe extern
61. e password bank you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering required information and access the password protected Web sites Q Access to the data in the encrypted locked archive You can unlock encrypted archives that you created with the File Safe feature to access the files and folders in the archive by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor or entering the backup password you specified encryption Q Quick application access Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application m 103 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication Q The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure complete user authentication or complete protection of your data and hardware Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint sensor Q The fingerprint recognition rate depends on your operating conditions and varies among individuals as well O Be sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the built in flash memory or hard disk especially in the encrypted archives created with the File Safe feature before sending your computer for repair Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have occurred during the course of repair Q In case the built in flash memory or
62. e printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel When your printer is connected to the port replicator check the port replicator to see if it is connected to an AC power source oa fF W DN lt 177 s AV AN O Troubleshooting Microphone What should I 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 m 178 gt N N O Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if my speakers do not work C Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off The speaker volume may have been turned off with VAIO Touch Launcher Check the software for volume control Oooo If you have connected an audio cable to the headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable supplied with your speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged QO 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 What should do if cannot hear sound from my speakers Q If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is properly installed and
63. e rere e eR e oe OR Ge RE EE Re Tenet e angered ewe utu E teet dale ede uut 185 Support Options 22 44 Fate eet a ee eret rate rat i act n einge E Eo telo be EAE anes oa eee 186 Sony Support Information aret ien ta eire eite ite reae ee Y reae pa cedet e pee ec reu dne de dare d dva e ure deg 186 Program Support Information ssessesssssesseseses seen eene nennen nennen enne nnns en rnn sin nnns ennt seines nn nnns eerte 189 m 6 AV AN 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 External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Q Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections setting up information etc Q Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and owner information m 7 AV AN O Before Use Non printed Documentation Q User Guide this manual Contains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems Q Specifications The online Specifications descri
64. ears and my computer enters Hibernate mode Q This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom 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 25 Q If the symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 186 or visit the Sony online support Web site 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 Slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch 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 Wh
65. en entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off If any are lit press and hold the Fn key and press the Num Lk key or simply press the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password AVAN LO lt 155 a 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 CQ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver CQ 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 an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 186 or visit the Sony online support Web site Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups m 156 N N O Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The originally selected VAIO s screen saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your computer screen to turn off Change the origi
66. equipment the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer wireless LAN equipment m 53 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth which is used for the IEEE 802 11a standard on ad hoc networks 1 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard double click J E 2 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 2 Click Start and Control Panel 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 5 Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next Follow the on screen instructions Seethe online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard m 54 N N O 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 wire
67. er 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 Ifthis procedure does not work slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start C This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom 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 25 Q Ifthe symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 186 or visit the Sony online support Web site m 154 N N O Troubleshooting What should do if a message window notifying of incompatibility or improper installation of the battery pack app
68. er on password enter your power on password for Enter Password 3 Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key Enter the current password once and then a new password twice Press the Enter key Press the Enter key when the success message appears Press the Esc key 9 o 100 2 Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 99 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Removing the Hard Disk Password To remove the hard disk password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password for Enter Password 3 Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Password and press the Enter key 5 Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key leaving everything else blank 6 Press the
69. er the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password will allow you to protect the computer from unauthorized access The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your built in flash memory or hard disk If you set the hard disk password no other users will be able to access the data without knowing the password even if the flash memory or hard disk is installed in another computer Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on password machine password and user password The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for other standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset If you have set the power on password in conjunctio
70. ess and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password for Enter Password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 Onthe password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 6 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 AVAN LO d Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password machine password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password for Enter 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 5 Onthe 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 6 Press the or gt key t
71. ess point page 163 to change the settings Oooo What are channels OY Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices QO 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 m 166 N N O Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth functionality enabled Q If the Bluetooth indicator is off turn on the WIRELESS switch QO You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when your computer is in a power saving mode Return to Normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch LC Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer discover other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth uti
72. evice To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following Q When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports Q 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 3 4 x EE m 385 on N N O 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 T ly P 3 When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction m 86 N N O 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 If the computer is off you can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 2 Close all pr
73. g Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Ceniral utility allows you to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears Click the System Information tab Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a standard user m 124 s N N O 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 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 percent you should either attach 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
74. ge 150 System Security page 157 Battery page 158 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 160 Networking page 163 Bluetooth Technology page 166 Optical Discs page 170 Display page 171 Printing page 176 Microphone page 177 Speakers page 178 Pointing Device page 179 Keyboard page 181 Floppy Disks page 182 Audio Video page 183 Memory Stick Media page 184 Peripherals page 185 D CO D D D O O O DO D OU DU DU m 150 gt N N O Troubleshooting Computer What should I do if my computer does not start Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on CL Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged Q Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty Q If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information QO Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack reattach the AC adapter and then slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to turn on your compu
75. gt N N O Troubleshooting Why does movie playback show dropped frames when my computer is running on the battery The battery pack is running out of power Connect your computer to an AC power source Why do the images captured by the built in MOTION EYE camera flicker This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the placement angle of your computer or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g LightSource Flickness etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction m 162 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why can t I use the built in MOTION EYE camera Q The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera OY You cannot use the built in MOTION EYE camera if the screen view is rotated Restore the standard screen view Q If the problem persists you must reinstall the driver software for the camera Follow these steps 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware an
76. h the multi pointer 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button 3 twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Push the multi pointer 1 while pressing the left button 3 Scroll Push the multi pointer 1 while pressing the center button 5 f In the vertical orientation you can press the left and right buttons simultaneously to substitute for the center button that is available in the standard orientation l The scroll function is available only with applications that support the scroll feature Z The pointer may move on its own in rare occasions which does not indicate a malfunction Leave the multi pointer untouched for a while The pointer will come to a halt The cap at the tip of the multi pointer is a consumable When it wears out replace it with one of the supplied spare caps See On Replacing the Multi pointer Cap page 148 for more information on replacement m 36 a Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer 1 Launcher button Launches VAIO Touch Launcher by default You can change this button assignment with VAIO Central See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 123 and find out more in its help file
77. hanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage 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 the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of September 2006 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions 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 use this feature AVANO lt 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Hold the Memory Stick media so that the arrow surface of the media and the front of the computer face in the same direction and the arrow points toward the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot 2 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 appears in your Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of the computer olio zs
78. ibed below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start the arrow Ml 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 turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off m 30 a N N O 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 31 Using the Touch Panel page 32 Using the Pointing Device page 34 Using Special function Buttons page 36 Blocking Unintentional Operations page 37 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 39 Using the Memory Stick Media page 43 Using the Internet page 48 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 49 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 56 D ODDCOOCDUDUUOCAUO m Er a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard The keyboard on your computer is located underneath the touch panel LCD screen Slide up the screen to reveal the keyboard as shown below for operations f OODD Or OQ COLD CILE III CIC IS C C3 SSS GIECOGGIGCIC OOG Keep your fingers off the screen surface while sliding up the touch panel LCD screen m 32 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Panel Your computer is equipped with the touch panel LCD screen for operations with the stylus 1 in
79. ight click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select a power plan The power scheme has been activated If necessary you can change advanced power settings Follow these steps 3 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan Click Change advanced power settings 5 Select the VAIO Power Management tab You can change the items in the list 6 Click OK m 130 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Power Management Viewer To start VAIO Power Management Viewer Click on the VAIO Power Management tab Alternatively you can use VAIO Central to start VAIO Power Management Viewer Double click the Power Management folder on the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window and then double click the VAIO Power Management Viewer icon For launching VAIO Central see Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 123 To change the power scheme Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list on VAIO Power Management Viewer To view performance with the power scheme modified with VAIO Power Management When both VAIO Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer are running VAIO Power Management Viewer shows performance with the power scheme that was modified with VAIO Power Management Use VAIO Power Management to set up or modify the power scheme m 131 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard Disk If your computer is equipped
80. ing system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas or http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil m 187 s N N O Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information For users in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site you may call Sony directly In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services please have the following information readily available 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the notebook and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the des
81. is charged QO 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 CQ Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled Q The speaker volume may have been turned off with VAIO Touch Launcher Check the software for volume control Q Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar m 179 N N O Troubleshooting Pointing Device What should I do if my pointing device does not work Q Check if the power switch is in the HOLD position If so slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to release the switch Q You may have disabled the pointing device without connecting a mouse to your computer CQ Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer Q Ifthe pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt Fn F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt Fn F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer Q 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 Q If this procedure does not work slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Turning off
82. k 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 connected 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 m 90 a N N O 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 91 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 102 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 123 Using the Power Saving Modes page 124 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 128 Protecting the Hard Disk page 131 DOCOUOCALUD m Br s N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer power on password and hard disk password Once you have set the power on password you will have to enter the password aft
83. ktop 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the notebook or on the back of the desktop the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer The hardware component or the software program that is causing you the problem 5 A brief description of the problem mE AV AY O Support Options In order to contact a Sony technical support representative please call the following numbers QO In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 CQ In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 Q In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 Q In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 511 6100 Q In Chile Sony answers 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 QO In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 CQ In Panama 800 2050 Q In Brazil 11 3677 1080 m E N N O Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Contacts for Sony software products are listed below Q For users in USA Web site http esupport sony com EN VAIO Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Q For users in Canada Web site http Avww sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Q For users in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO
84. l or Edit Fingerprints The Welcome window appears 3 Click Next Enter the Windows password and click Next You can substitute fingerprint authentication for the Windows password entry Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor 5 Goto step 8 in To enroll a fingerprint page 105 and follow the rest of the procedures f To add a fingerprint click a button above a finger of which fingerprint you have not yet enrolled in step 11 in To enroll a fingerprint page 105 To change the enrolled fingerprint click a button above a finger with the enrolled fingerprint remove the fingerprint and enroll the desired fingerprint again m 109 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer To scan a fingerprint 1 Place the top joint of your finger on the fingerprint sensor 1 Place your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor Scan your fingerprint from the top joint of the finger to the fingertip Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Fingerprint enrollment may fail if you move your finger too fast or too slow Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to scan your fingerprint m 110 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Logging Onto Your System To use the fingerprint authentication functionality in place of password entry to log onto your system you need to set the power on and Windows passwords
85. less 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 DN m 55 N N O 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 On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 1 1a b g standard double click J E Gj on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Click Start and Control Panel Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet Click Manage wireless networks Click Add Follow the on screen instructions o0 5 W Seethe online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Z For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a network key of 8 to 6
86. lity software or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device with which want to communicate Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information Q Ifthe device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer QO To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer right click the Bluetooth icon amp 3 on the taskbar and select Options from the menu to open the Options window Then check if proper security modes are selected on the Security tab For details on the security modes see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software For more information on the Bluetooth Device window see Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device page 59 m 167 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer Q Make sure the other device is authenticated Q Your computer may not allow connections from other devices To enable Bluetooth device connections follow these steps Right click the Bluetooth icon amp 3 on the taskbar 2 Select Options from the menu The Options window appears 3 Check if Standard or Low is selected for the Bluetooth security level on the Security tab If a custom Blue
87. media is not being used Front Rear camera MOTION EYE Illuminates while the corresponding built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Illuminates when data is read from or written to the built in flash memory or hard disk Do not enter Sleep mode Hard disk drive 0 FAC nee or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Press and hold the Fn key and press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to Num lock deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key 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 Caps lock Press and hold the Fn key and 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 Scroll lock Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled Bluetooth technology Q Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running m 21 gt Getting Started Indicator Functions Wireless WAN 2 Illuminates when the wireless WAN function is enabled 1 to find which
88. n 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 Settings 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 lt 164 gt N N O 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 ODODO 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 I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 163 to change the settings 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
89. n with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 102 AVAN LO judicat Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password machine password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press 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 Select Password when Power On under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled 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 m 93 s N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password user password Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password Turn on the computer 2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer pr
90. nally selected VAIO s screen saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the external device connected to the computer To boot your computer from the external device for example the USB floppy disk drive and the USB i LINK optical disc drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer press and hold the Fn key and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears m 157 s N N O Troubleshooting System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to the computer s 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 install the latest security update 1 Click Start All Programs Norton In
91. nce 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 11g 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 m 52 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network 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 ad hoc network easily at home Q Ifthe wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected Q If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN
92. nd into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter m 76 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a multimedia computer display to your computer To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug 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 port replicator or on the display LAN adapter 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 on the computer Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 on the computer m 77 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a TV to your computer To connect a TV to your computer 1 Plug the power cord of your TV 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an audio video cable 2 into the AV Out jack 3 gt on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter and the other to the TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input Set up the TV configuration system m 78 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices A
93. o select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key AVAN LO need Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power on password user password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the user password for Enter Password and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User 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 Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key AVAN LO Dui Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your built in flash memory or hard disk If you enable the hard disk password this adds an extra level of security Your computer is equipped with either the built in flash memory storage or hard disk drive depending on the model you purchased See
94. ograms accessing the floppy disk drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 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 Click OK Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer m 87 n N N O 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 v lt 88 P N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices CQ You need the supplied port replicator to connect an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or another VAIO computers in order to copy delete or edit files Q The i LINK port on the port replicator does not supply power
95. om your computer 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon Ed on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears Right click the headset icon and select Disconnect from the menu Click Yes m 63 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting the Port Replicator page 64 Connecting the Display LAN Adapter page 70 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive page 71 Connecting External Speakers page 74 Connecting an External Display page 75 Selecting Display Modes page 80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 81 Connecting an External Microphone page 83 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 84 Connecting a Printer page 87 Connecting an i LINK Device page 88 Connecting to a Network LAN page 89 D D D O D D O D D oO UU lt 64 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting the Port Replicator Attaching the supplied port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as an i LINK device and an external display VAN LO Bo Using Peripheral Devices Locating Ports on the Port Replicator i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 88 MONITOR VGA port page 75 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 84 Network Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 89 DC IN port page 66 DC IN indicator A
96. omputer 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 Q If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer and then unplug it 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 n Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction D OCUCLUGUDDAOUOLZU QO Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up 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 m 136 AV AN O Precautions
97. ony Electronics Inc VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 VAIO Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 VAIO HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your hard disk against shock hazards For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 ml gt N N O Support Options VAIO Media software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares about your VAIO personal computer The V
98. ooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered m 59 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables amp SN y N dn hd We D y M AVAN LO biais Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you need first to set up the Bluetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon E on the taskbar and select Help from the menu Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator
99. r feature you must assign an application to the enrolled fingers in advance To assign an application to your finger 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Settings and User Settings 3 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The User Settings window appears Click the Applications tab 5 Click Add To add an assignment you need at least two enrolled fingers left unassigned To display the menu you need at least one enrolled finger kept unassigned 6 Select one of your enrolled fingers and assign an application and click OK vore pers ii Customizing Your VAIO Computer Launching an Application with Your Finger Swipe your finger with your desired application assignment across the fingerprint sensor to launch the corresponding application Swiping the finger with no application assignment across the fingerprint sensor will display the menu Changing an Application Assignment to Your Finger To change an application assignment to your finger 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Settings and User Settings 3 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The User Settings window appears Click the Applications tab 5 Select the desired finger and click Edit Change its assignmen
100. r recognition performance O Wipe off the fingerprint sensor regularly with a soft cloth Q Use a lens cleaning cloth when the fingerprint sensor is extremely soiled Q Blow off dust with an air blower or a soft brush m 105 a N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Enrolling a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication functionality you must enroll your fingerprint s in your computer Z Set the Windows password on your computer before enrollment See Adding the Windows Password page 100 for the detailed instructions To enroll a fingerprint Up to 10 fingerprints can be enrolled for each user and up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled for logging onto your system using the Power on Security feature You can also select the finger of which fingerprint you want to use for the Power on Security feature later 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears Click Fingerprints and Initialize Read the license agreement select Accept the terms of the License Agreement and click OK The Welcome window appears 4 Click Next The Finish window appears 5 Make sure that Enrollment to the hard disk is selected and click Finish Your computer does not support a biometric device m 106 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer 6 Click Next The Password window appears n If the Windows password is not set on your computer password
101. records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CDs DVDs or audio files in WAV format For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 System Mechanic 6 iolo technologies LLC Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www iolo com contactus cfm Trend Micro Anti Spyware Trend Micro Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http kb trendmicro com search default asp m EL s N N O Support Options Ulead BD DiscRecorder for VAIO computers Ulead Systems Inc For questions and technical assistance please check the help and the readme files VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 VAIO Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to a USB port or an i LINK port on your computer or with the built in MOTION EYE camera on your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Utility provides you with various video quality settings when using the internal camera For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 m 198 gt N N O Support Options VAIO Central S
102. registration will be prompted 1 Click Yes on the prompt window 2 Enter your password twice and click OK 7 Enter the Windows password and click Next The Enrollment Hints window appears 8 Select the Run interactive tutorial check box and click Next The Fingerprint Tutorial window appears 9 Read the tutorial information and click Next m 107 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer 10 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor four times to perform a swipe test and then click Next The Enrollment window appears Enrollment es User s Fingers f Enrollment is the process of creating fingerprint samples identifying the user Click a gt a button above a finger to start enrollment Le FT oo e a A See To scan a fingerprint page 109 for the scan procedure Swipe the same finger for the swipe test If you fail a swipe test four times click Try again and perform the swipe test again vore pas ii Customizing Your VAIO Computer 11 Click a button above a finger of which fingerprint you want to enroll 12 Swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor three times 13 Click Finish 14 Click Close To enroll more fingerprints repeat steps 11 and 12 above It is recommended you enroll more than two fingerprints To add or edit fingerprints 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Fingerprints and Enrol
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104. rive 1 Attach your computer to the port replicator See Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator page 66 2 Plugone end of an i LINK cable not supplied 1 to an external optical disc drive not supplied 2 and the other end to the i LINK port 3 on the back of the port replicator VAI Dens Using Peripheral Devices 3 Connect the external optical disc drive 2 to a AC power source 4 with an AC adapter See the manual that came with your external optical disc drive for the detailed instructions on connecting the i LINK cable and the AC adapter to the drive C TID m 73 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting an Optical Disc Drive You can disconnect an optical disc drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction If the computer is off you can unplug the i LINK cable from the computer at any time To disconnect an optical disc drive 1 2 Close all software applications accessing the optical disc drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the optical disc drive you want to disconnect Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Make sure the optical disc drive is selected and click OK A message appea
105. rprint across the fingerprint sensor The User Settings window appears Click the Registrations tab Click Import Select an exported file and click Open Enter the password that you used for export and click OK Click OK m 716 Customizing Your VAIO Computer m 117 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the File Safe Feature With the File Safe feature you can create an encrypted archive to include a file or folder for protection against unauthorized access The encrypted archive can be decrypted or unlocked for included file folder access by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor or entering the backup password you specified for encryption To create a new encrypted archive to include a file or folder 1 Right click the desired file or folder and select Add to new encrypted archive 2 Enterthe archive name and the backup password and click OK The encryption process starts and a message will appear upon completion 3 Select Delete original files or Keep original files depending on whether you want to remove or retain the original file or folder The archive extension will be uea for the archive including encrypted multiple files or folders or ueaf for the archive including a single encrypted file To add a file or folder to the existing encrypted archive 1 Right click the desired file or folder and select Add to existing encrypted archive 2 Select the archive uea to which you want add the file
106. rs stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Click OK Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Disconnect the optical disc drive from the computer n 74 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers 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 Z 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 m 75 os N N O 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 after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as secondary screens On the Windows operating system you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors Connecting a Computer Display You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a computer display to your computer To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other e
107. rt Options Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor that comes with your computer Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon fast user switching file encryption registering forms and more For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 Quickbooks Free Starter Edition Intuit Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support quicken Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Suite Sonic Solutions Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http support sonic com SmartWi Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components Wireless LAN Wireless WAN and Bluetooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 lt 196 N N O Support Options SonicStage software Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software supports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 189 SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog
108. rtially discharged battery pack does not affect 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 flashing 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 any 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 m 28 gt N N O 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 2 Slide the battery release latches 1 inwards hold the latches and slide the battery pack away from the computer m 29 gt N N O Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as descr
109. se steps 1 Slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch 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 stays 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 m 152 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding Q If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt Fn F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt Fn F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut Down to turn off your computer Q If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow igi 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 switch may cause loss of unsaved data QO If your computer still does not turn off slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Q Remove the AC adapter and battery pack m Try reinstalling the software Q Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support m 153 a N N O Troubleshooting Why doesn t my comput
110. sition Slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to release the switch Q The touch panel may be disabled Use VAIO Central to enable the touch panel See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 123 and find out more in its help file Why can t rotate my screen view with the rotate button on VAIO Touch Launcher Q The color quality of the LCD screen may not be appropriate To rotate the screen view you must select Medium 16 bit or Highest 32 bit for Colors on the Monitor tab on the Display Settings window To change the color quality follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization 3 Select appropriate color quality from the Colors drop down list Q Some software may not support the rotated screen view Use your computer in the horizontal orientation to use such software What should do if the external display stays 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 Central To change the settings launch the VAIO Central click the System Information tab and select the control item for the external display and then cancel the check box for enabling the automatic function to select the external display for the output Then try the Fn F7 keys to change the display output m 175 s AV AN O Troubleshooting How do I run Windows Aero
111. structions or closer to the device to which it is connected Q Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected CL Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment Why does the message requesting authentication appear The target Bluetooth enabled device is requesting connection authentication Mutual authentication is required to enable Bluetooth communications with this device Why can t connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth functionality For more details see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software m 169 gt N N O Troubleshooting Can I use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth functionality on the computer is permitted Why can t I connect to a Bluetooth device by specifying its IP address on a Personal Area Network PAN The Bluetooth utility software uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP to assign IP addresses to active wireless devices
112. t and click OK VAI Removing an Application Assignment to Your Finger To remove an application assignment to your finger 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears Click Settings and User Settings Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The User Settings window appears Click the Applications tab Select the desired finger and click Delete Click OK m 121 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAN yn ii Customizing Your VAIO Computer Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your built in flash memory or hard disk To erase the enrolled fingerprints 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab Press the 4 amp key to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key The fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor is erased automatically after your system restarts m 123 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Settin
113. t continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction CQ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Q Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when another option is available for selection as it may make your computer unstable Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of the change m 134 a AVAN O Precautions On Using the Power Source Q See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model Q Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents 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 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 Ovoovoovodno 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 m 135 AV AN O Precautions On Handling Your C
114. t move your computer while attached to the port replicator this may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the computer m 69 s N N O Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the Port Replicator To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before disconnecting it from the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals 2 Slide the computer up along the guide holder and away from the port replicator Ay To disconnect the port replicator completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter m 70 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting the Display LAN Adapter Connect the supplied display LAN adapter 1 to the I O connector 2 on the bottom of your computer to expand connectivity to the computer AV Out jack page 77 Monitor VGA port page 75 Network Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 89 l N E VAI i Dens Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an Optical Disc Drive To use optical CDs and DVDs with your computer you need to connect an external optical disc drive not supplied via the port replicator Connecting an Optical Disc Drive Make sure to connect an external optical disc drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD software To connect an optical disc d
115. ted as Rotational mode in VAIO Central lt 24 N N O 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 attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer or on the optional port replicator e 89 4 1 1 2 4 The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter a 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 use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 127 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming AVAN LO rds Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer 2 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place 7 p 777 Ly y A When your computer is directly connected to
116. ter Q Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Q Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer m 151 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I 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 and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Set the date month day year Press the Enter key Press the 4 amp key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the gt key to select the Exit tab and then press and hold the Fn key and 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 an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 186 or visit the Sony online support Web site What should do if the power indicator Green lights but my screen stays blank Follow the
117. ternet Security and Norton Internet Security 2 Click the item to update the software on the left pane 3 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates m 158 a N N O Troubleshooting Battery How do find the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 26 When is my computer using AC power When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should I recharge the battery pack Q When the battery level falls below 10 percent Q When both the battery and power indicators blink CQ When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should I 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 m 159 a N N O 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 See Using Hibernate Mode page 127 for information on how you can
118. thentication 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 802 112 and 802 119 multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802 11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802 11b or g standard cannot communicate because the frequencies are different IEEE 802 11b The standard speed is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up IEEE 802 11a g The standard speed is 54 Mbps or about 5 times faster than a wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11b standard 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 LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections m 5 os Using Your VAIO Computer The communication speed varies depending on the dista
119. time following the manufacturer s instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 11 About the Indicator Lights page 20 Holding Your Computer page 22 Connecting a Power Source page 24 Using the Battery Pack page 25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 29 COoovovodo VAI n Br Locating Controls and Ports Getting Started Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Top RO 2 A a 1 Air vent 2 Focus selection switch page 39 3 Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot page 44 4 Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media indicator page 20 5 CAPTURE button page 39 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities m 12 gt Getting Started Left button page 34 Right button page 34 Center button page 34 Launcher button page 36 WIRELESS switch page 49 Touch panel LCD screen page 32 o gt e e o gt v EI Built in speaker monaural Fingerprint sensor page 102 Front camera MOTION EYE page 39 Front camera MOTION EYE indicator page 20 e e v E m 13 gt Getting Started lt 14 Be Getting St
120. 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 m 183 gt N N O Troubleshooting Audio Video What should I do if cannot use my DV camcorder If the message appears to indicate DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the ports on your computer or camcorder Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 88 for more information n i LINK is a trademark of Sony 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 i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions lt 184 N N O Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I 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
121. tooth security level is selected click the Default level button 4 Click OK Q The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information m 168 n N N O Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow Q The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other Q The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether Q Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from ob
122. transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Ifyou are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point Q 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 I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 163 to change the settings m 165 N N O Troubleshooting How do I 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 I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN acc
123. turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk m 125 a N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built in flash memory or hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Sleep To return to Normal mode Press any key If you slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data n Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode If the power switch is in the HOLD position you can slide it up in the direction of A on the switch to return to Normal mode Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode m 126 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for 25 minutes it will enter Sleep mode To avoid 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 put the computer to sleep and click Save Changes m Rd N N O Customizing
124. tutorial check box and click Next The Power on Security message box appears if the power on fingerprint security memory is not full 8 Click a button above the finger of which fingerprint you want to use for the Power on Security feature and Next n If the Power on Security memory contains the enrolled fingerprints no buttons are displayed on the Power on row 9 Click Finish AVANO m 112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer To log onto the system using the Power on Security feature 1 Turn on the computer The authentication window appears following the VAIO logo 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor Windows launches Alternatively you can press the Esc key and enter your password on the keyboard Up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled for logging onto your system using the Power on Security feature To exclude fingerprints from authentication with the Power on Security feature Once the Power on Security feature has been enabled any additional fingerprints you enroll will be used for fingerprint authentication with the feature To exclude such fingerprints from authentication follow these steps You need to set the power on and hard disk passwords and enable the Power on Security feature in advance to exclude fingerprints 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Settings and Power on Security
125. uter Using the Internet To use the Internet you need to connect an external modem device for example a USB telephone modem an xDSL modem and a cable modem to your computer For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration see the manual that came with your modem You may also access the Internet through your wireless WAN network See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more information lt 49 gt N N O 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 activities 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 between a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure CQ Users in USA Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up wireless LAN and wireless W
126. while reading or writing data to the hard disk Ooocovoo Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored lt 144 m AVAN O Precautions On Using the Folding Stand The portable folding stand which is supplied with your computer for use in the prop up position is not robust in terms of materials Do not exert pressure on the stand when setting it up To set up the stand follow these steps 1 Attach the folding stand 1 along with the guides on the back of your computer QD qa Insert the folding stand so that its VAIO logo surface comes in contact with the back of your computer m 145 AV AN O Precautions 2 Fold both ends of the stand inwards 3 Insert the narrower end into the slit on the other and pull it up until it clicks into place A There are two pairs of notches on the narrower end of the folding stand so that you can adjust the position of your computer at two angles m 146 AV AN O Precautions On Using the Adapter Holding Band An adapter holding band is supplied with your computer for bundling the display LAN adapter the AC adapter and the power cord together when you are not using them with your computer C Make sure to put them in proper place as shown below
127. xchanged C Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment Q All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations CL As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology video and audio may go out of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device m 58 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values Q The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies QO As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices Bluet

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