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Sony VGN-U750P User's Guide

1. VOL control Jog lever Hia il ent HOLD switch DISPLAY button SOUND button Turn the control to increase or decrease 2 the ear set volume You can set the volume independently for the built in speakers and the ear set Connecting and disconnecting the stick remote commander toggles the volume setting between the built in speakers and the ear set and displays the dialog box to indicate it Use the Jog lever to play pause cue 4 l 4 buttons fast forward and rewind contents Prevents accidental press to the buttons 6 on your computer Display window Displays information onthe contents now 8 in play such as the remaining playback time A P MODE E button You can keep pressing the DISPLAY button to display the Stick Remote Commander Menu Then you can put your computer in Standby mode or check the current time Turns on off the Bass Boost function only with the ear set 64 Using your VAIO computer Stops playing contents These buttons are currently not assigned to any functionality with Windows Media Player fF No current functionality 4 No current functionality Displays information such as the remaining battery life and the content description You can specify the playback method 65 Using your VAIO computer 1 You can also change the setting to hide this dialog box To change the setting go t
2. VGA 640 x 480 pixels Highest 32 bit SVGA 800 x 600 pixels Highest 32 bit XGA 1024 x 768 pixels Highest 32 bit Available resolutions when screen view is rotated are VGA 480 x 640 pixels Highest 32 bit SVGA 600 x 800 pixels Highest 32 bit XGA 768 x 1024 pixels Highest 32 bit 44 Using your VAIO computer To choose one of the resolutions on the right 2 click on the desired resolution You can also choose other resolutions by using the cursor keys Available resolutions for the LCD and external display are SXGA 1280 x 1024 pixels Highest 32 bit UXGA 1600 x 1200 pixels Highest 32 bit Available resolutions when screen view is rotated are SXGA 1024 x 1280 pixels Highest 32 bit UXGA 1200 x 1600 pixels Highest 32 bit When the screen resolution is greater than the LCD resolution the VAIO Virtual Desktop appears to indicate the on screen area of the desktop Click on the VAIO Virtual Desktop to change the on screen area On the VAIO Virtual Desktop the following buttons are available Button Function N Mouse mode Turns the pointer into a palm You can drag the desktop to view your am desired position To return to Mouse mode click the Mouse mode Move mode button or right click on the desktop Allows normal mouse operations Downsizes the desktop to fit it into the LCD Click your desired a position on the desktop to display the desktop with the clicked
3. Click the Change advanced settings button The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Select the Wireless Networks tab Click the Add button The Wireless network properties dialog box appears Enter a Network name SSID You can choose up to a 32 digit alphanumeric name Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down box Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop down box Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button Some information becomes visible 79 Using your VAIO computer 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 80 Using your VAIO computer Fill in the Network key The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters long You can choose whatever you want Fill in exactly the same Network key again for confirmation Select the check box This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used at the bottom of the screen Click OK Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks Click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button Click Close Click OK Your computer is ready to communicate with another computer An ad hoc network does not support WPA 1 Ifyou want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers the exact same way This means that you ne
4. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Owner s record The serial number and model number are located on the bottom of your Sony computer Record the numbers and refer to them if you need to contact VAIO customer support 3 Read this first Safety Information General Q Opening the unit for whatever reason could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee QO To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Q Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Q To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your Sony Personal Computer to rain or moisture Q When transporting the unit prevent foreign objects from causing a malfunction by using the battery pack the connector covers and the supplied slot protectors if there is any QO Unplug all
5. S 5 a D S V 2 24 Using your VAIO computer 2 Connect the keyboard to one of the USB connectors on your computer or the port replicator 25 Using your VAIO computer To prevent damage to your computer or the folding keyboard while the keyboard is connected do not carry around your computer put your computer into a bag or the protective pouch To disconnect the folding keyboard proceed as follows 1 Unplug the keyboard from the USB connector 2 Fold the keyboard and slide the lock lever to the LOCK position Combinations and functions with the lt Fn gt key Combinations Feature Functions ied Toggles on and off the built in speaker and the ear set lt Fn gt 4 F2 speaker switch I Adjusts the built in speaker volume and the ear set lt Fn gt F3 F4 speaker volume To increase volume press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt and then t or _ or keep pressing lt Fn gt lt F4 gt To decrease volume press lt Fn gt lt F3 gt and then 4 or _ or keep pressing lt Fn gt lt F3 gt A Some functions are not available until Windows is launched 26 Using your VAIO computer Indicators Indicator Functions j Power on lights green C Standby mode flashes umber Power Battery qT Indicates the status of the battery Wireless LAN Turns on when the Wireless LAN is activated Turns off when the Wireless LAN is not activated Memory Stick Pro Turns
6. Fit mode position in the centre of the LCD at the original screen resolution 45 Using your VAIO computer Pressing the ZOOM button changes the resolution thus may cause a defect to any running software that does not support a change in resolution Make sure to quit such software before pressing the ZOOM button A The ZOOM button may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing the ZOOM button changes the resolution The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view due to compensation Q STANDBY button _stanosy Puts your system into Standby mode see Using Standby mode To bring your system back into normal mode press the STANDBY button once again Ay When the supplied stick remote commander is connected to your computer you can press the Jog lever to bring your system back into normal mode Q Brightness button fx Changes the LCD brightness in three levels Brightness bright Brightness dark and Backlight off 46 Using your VAIO computer Q Function selector button Ni Launches VAIO Function Selector Choose the desired function with the function selector button or one of the cursor keys and press Enter to change the settings Function Button Toggles on and off the built in speaker and the ear set x Muting
7. If you have connected speakers externally check the volume settings of your computer speakers and check the connections between your speakers and the computer In the Device Manager check that the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and then the System icon On the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button Q Adirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Q Check your PG settings Parental Guidance in the DVD software as they might be preventing you from playing certain DVDs when they are activated I cannot play a DVD when using two screens Q You will not have a problem in the following situations m m When you use a CRT or an LCD display on its own When you play MPEG files which are recorded on the hard disk drive with Windows Media Player 9 61 Using your VAIO computer cannot play a DVD VIDEO Check if the region code of your drive is appropriate To check the region code setting proceed as follow 1 a fF QN Click Start and then My Computer Right click the disc drive icon and click Properties in the menu Click the Hardware tab Select the DVD CD ROM drive from the All disk drives list and click Properties Click the DVD Region tab Check if the region code
8. It is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do not lose unsaved data To shut down your computer proceed as follows 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer 2 Click the Start button 3 Click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears Click Turn Off 5 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off See the printed Welcome Mat if you have problems shutting down your computer 22 Using your VAIO computer Using the keyboard The supplied folding keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s keyboard but has additional keys that perform specific tasks For more information on the standard keys please go to the Windows Help and Support Center Connecting disconnecting the folding keyboard The folding keyboard comes with your computer for typing convenience You can connect the folding keyboard without turning off your computer Keep your finger away from the joint part of the folding keyboard when opening and folding the keyboard to prevent injury The cap on the keyboard s multi pointer will wear out over time When it wears out replace it with one of the supplied spare caps To connect the folding keyboard proceed as follows 1 Slide the lock lever 1 on the folding keyboard to the UNLOCK position and open the keyboard pa 2 a amp Q 3 Q
9. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen 134 Precautions On using the power source m D O COoovovw vw See the specifications to check the power requirements for your VAIO 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 wall outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction 135 Precautions On handling your computer m m Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is either 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 Should you drop a solid object or any liqui
10. disabled Proceed as follows to enable the function 1 2 3 Follow step 1 to step 6 above Click to select the Enable Press to Select check box under Press to Select Click OK 41 Using your VAIO computer The pointer does not move Depending on the application in use the pointer may temporarily freeze Wait for a while and try again If the pointer sill does not move proceed as follows to turn off or restart your computer 1 Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press lt Alt gt lt U gt simultaneously use lt R gt or lt r gt to choose Turn off or Restart and then press lt Enter gt If this procedure does not work slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow and hold it for at least four seconds until the computer turns off The pointer moves on its own while I m not touching the multi pointer Remove the folding keyboard and connect it back to your computer It takes some time for your computer to detect the connected folding keyboard Allow a few seconds before using the multi pointer on the keyboard My computer responds to click when I touch the multi pointer The Press to Select function of the multi pointer on the folding keyboard is enabled Disable the function 42 Using your VAIO computer Using special buttons Your computer is provided with special buttons and a special switch to help you use the computer Special buttons are a
11. on when the Memory Stick is in use Turns off when the Memory Stick is no longer in use Light On Off Data is read from or written to the hard disk drive The hard disk drive is not being accessed Hard disk Q Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the Num Lock a area are active keypad area are active Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you Turns off when the letters appear in lowercase as you type The lt Shift gt key lowers the case of typed type unless you hold down the lt Shift gt key characters when Caps Lock is on Caps Lock Turns on when the screen scrolls differently Not all Turns off when the information moves across the Il Lock f Sero Eog applications support this function display normally Troubleshooting the keyboard A key top has fallen off To replace a key top proceed as follows 1 If the levers are correctly in place proceed to step 5 QO Keys at the top row of the keyboard Check if the inner lever 1 and the outer lever 2 are disengaged 27 Using your VAIO computer 28 Using your VAIO computer Q Any other keys T 2 2 Attach the outer lever 1 to the hooks 2 on the key unit 2 4 Push in the inner lever from above until it clicks into place When you have repla
12. on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact VAIO customer support Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Q As you may lose important data once your computer is damaged you should back up your data regularly On using the supplied strap QO Before using your computer in the palm of your hand make sure to attach the supplied strap to your computer and put it on around the wrist of your other hand to prevent the computer from dropping off Q Do not put the supplied strap around your neck QO Do not carry around your computer by holding the attached strap to prevent malfunctions that may be caused by shock hazards On storing the computer and keyboard in the protective pouches Storing the computer To prevent damage to the computer s LCD make sure to store your computer in the supplied protective pouch before carrying it around 137 Precautions Put your computer into the protective pouch and fasten the pouch firmly with the strings and the stopper 1 To protect the LCD from any damage put the stylus and the strap into the outside pocket on the pouch 138 Precautions To prevent damage to the LCD do not put your computer into the protective pouch meant for the keyboard Make sure to turn off your computer or put it into a power saving mode before storing the computer in the protective pouch Make sure to turn
13. password Make sure not to forget the password If you forget the password and need assistance to cancel it a cancellation fee will be charged Although you can use Software Keyboard or NextText depending on your country or region for character input you may want to connect the supplied folding keyboard before setting the password Adding the password To add the password proceed as follows 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press F2 when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not press F2 several times 3 Use or to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press Enter On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press Enter The password should be up to 7 alphanumeric characters long 18 Using your VAIO computer The following information helps you configure your computer to prompt for a password entry when you turn on your computer or display the BIOS setup screen 5 Select Password When Power ON under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled 6 Use or to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press Enter On the Setup Confirmation screen confirm that Yes is selected and then press Enter Changing removing the password To change or remove the password proceed as follows 1 Turnon your computer 2 Press F2 when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not press F2 seve
14. played while the operating system is loading You can perform a variety of tasks concerning devices including hardware resources and the pointing device You can turn on off the Bass Boost function only with ear set You can also check the effect of the Bass Boost function by selecting a sound file sample and playing it You can specify the screen resolution of the connected external display You can change the actions linked to the buttons on your computer in Normal mode You can change the actions linked to the buttons on your computer in Rotational mode You can change the action linked to the S1 button and the ico gt External Display button on the port replicator connected to your computer You can specify window designs at individual screen resolutions You can also specify launch of Software Keyboard or NextText at time of logging on for character input and a behaviour when the screen resolution is greater than the LCD resolution 20 Using your VAIO computer 1 Depending on the model of your computer Available on selected models only 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change 4 Once finished click OK The item has been changed For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the help file Some of the tabs will not be visible If you open Sony Notebook Setup as a limited user 21 Using your VAIO computer Shutting down your computer safely
15. 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 122 Upgrading your VAIO computer Upgrading your VAIO computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandling it is recommended that you contact your dealer if you want to install a new memory module QO Please contact VAIO customer support at http www sony com pcsupport if you need assistance 123 Getting help Getting help This section describes how to get help and support if something goes wrong with your computer Sony offers you many support options for your computer Sony support options Please see Documentation pack for details on the printed and online documentation delivered with your computer as well as further sources of reference Other sources of information Q Go to the online help files that accompany your software for instructions on using the software Q VAIO online support if you have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO online support for troubleshooting Go to http www sony com pcsupport Q VAIO customer support help lines Before contacting VAIO customer support by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the online and pr
16. turned on If you do you may lose data Loading large volumes for example image clips may take a while 74 Using your VAIO computer Using Compact Flash Cards Your computer is equipped with a Compact Flash Card slot that can accommodate a Type II Compact Flash Card You can use Compact Flash Cards for data storage and exchange Inserting a Compact Flash Card To insert a Compact Flash Card proceed as follows 1 Remove the Compact Flash protector from the slot To protect the Compact Flash Card slot the slot contains the Compact Flash protector by default You must remove the protector before inserting a Compact Flash Card into the slot 75 Using your VAIO computer 2 Insert a Compact Flash Card into a slot Make sure that the Compact Flash Card is secured in the slot To view the contents of the Compact Flash Card go to Start gt My Computer and click the removable disk icon S in the My Computer window Make sure to insert the Compact Flash Card in the correct orientation as it may otherwise damage the slot For more information refer to the manual provided by your Compact Flash Card manufacturer 76 Using your VAIO computer Removing a Compact Flash Card Follow the steps below to remove the Compact Flash Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly If you want
17. unplug the USB cable directly from the computer 113 Connecting peripheral devices Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Hold the disk 1 with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the disk into the drive 2 until it clicks into place 114 Connecting peripheral devices Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk proceed as follows When you have finished using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off A If the disk does not come out by pressing the eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the eject button while the LED indicator is on It may damage the floppy disk 115 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a printer using the USB connector You can purchase and connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Plug a USB printer cable 2 into one of the USB connectors 3 on your computer A USB connector is identified by the p symbol on your computer and printer tp o Troubleshooting floppy disks My USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a fl
18. use lt R gt or lt r gt to choose Turn off or Restart and then press lt Enter gt If this procedure does not work slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow and hold it for at least four seconds My computer responds to click when I touch the multi pointer The Press to Select function of the multi pointer on your computer is enabled Proceed as follows to disable the function 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon Click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties window appears oO N Click the Device Settings tab Click Settings Click Press to Select on the left side Click to deselect the Enable Press to Select check box Click OK on oOo 40 Using your VAIO computer Troubleshooting the pointing device on the folding keyboard The cursor moves on its own during character input The Press to Select function of the multi pointer on the folding keyboard is enabled Proceed as follows to disable the function 1 5 6 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon Click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties window appears Click the External Multi pointer tab Click to deselect the Enable Press to Select check box under Press to Select Click OK The multi pointer is not working The Press to Select function of the multi pointer on the folding keyboard may be
19. 1 Read this first Read this first Notice 2004 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user licence agreement Please note that the illustrations in this manual may not necessarily apply to your model Please see the Specifications sheet for the specific configuration of your VAIO computer 2 Read this first ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency
20. 71 Using your VAIO computer Using Memory Stick media Your VAIO computer is designed to support Memory Stick media A Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and CLIE handheld devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Use the flash memory technology to download anything that can be converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs The Memory Stick family ranges in capacity and compatibility Q Detailed information about available optional accessories can be found here htto www sonystyle com Q Detailed information about which CLIE handhelds are compatible with which Memory Sticks can be found here htto www clie link com Q Detailed information about which VAIO computers are compatible with which Memory Sticks can be found here http www memorystick com en Write protecting a Memory Stick Some Memory Stick media is designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick 1 Some types of Mem
21. Changes the built in speaker volume and the ear set Volume Changes the LCD brightness a Brightness Toggles between the LCD external device e g monitor connected via the supplied display LAN adapter or port replicator External Display Turns the Bass Boost function on off a Bass Boost Q Software Keyboard NextText button 2 Launches Software Keyboard or NextText depending on your country or region 47 Using your VAIO computer a HOLD Q HOLD switch UII _ Prevents accidental pressing of the buttons on your computer Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to activate HOLD mode In HOLD mode however the following operations are available m m m m Turning on and off the Wireless LAN functionality with the Wireless LAN switch Operations on the connected USB devices Operations on the supplied stick remote commander Button operations on the supplied port replicator Activating HOLD mode in the direction of the arrow puts system into power saving mode to reduce power consumption To bring your system back into normal mode slide the HOLD switch in the reverse direction of the arrow and return to normal mode On the port replicator Q Download button The Download button by default launches the default browser software You can also link another action that you execute often to this shortcut button See Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup 0 tco C gt gt
22. External Display button Toggles between the LCD and an external device e g monitor On the display LAN adapter ico 4 gt External Display button 48 Using your VAIO computer Toggles between the LCD and an external device e g monitor Troubleshooting special buttons Pressing the ZOOM button does not change the screen resolution Q When the software that places high load to the CPU is running pressing the ZOOM button may cause a malfunction It is strongly recommended that you should not use the ZOOM button while such software is running Q The ZOOM button may not work with some software or even cause such software to malfunction It is strongly recommended that you should not use the ZOOM button while such software is running Q The ZOOM button is disabled during video playback Pressing the ROTATE button does not rotate the screen view Q The ROTATE button only works when the LCD colour setting is Medium 16 bit or Highest 32 bit Check the setting for appropriateness Q The ROTATE button may not work with some software or even cause such software to malfunction It is strongly recommended that you should not use the ROTATE button while such software is running Q The ROTATE bution is disabled during video playback Pressing the ROTATE button displays the BIOS setup screen If you press the ROTATE button while the VAIO logo is on screen the BIOS setup screen will appear To exit the BIOS setup screen proc
23. Standby or Hibernate mode If this does not work try the following When the computer is OFF open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object for example a paperclip into the manual eject hole of the optical disc drive cannot play a disc OovovovovodDO After inserting the disc wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner Make sure your computer is running on AC power supply only and try the disc again There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour Remove the battery while you wait for the condensation to disappear 60 Using your VAIO computer cannot play a DVD m m m O Q Ifa region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD drive on your computer The region code is listed on the packaging of the disc Q Change the resolution under Control Panel Display to a lower resolution Q Ifyou see video but cannot hear sound check all of the following Make sure the mute setting is off on your DVD player Check the Master Volume settings of the Sounds and Audio Device Properties
24. Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g technology you can communicate freely without cables or wires Q Windows Your system includes the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system with Service Pack 2 Q Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mails browse the Internet Q Excellent customer support If you are experiencing any problems with your computer please check the VAIO online website for a possible solution http www sony com pcsupport Before contacting VAIO customer support please try to solve any problems by reading this guide the printed Welcome Mat or the manuals and help files for the peripherals or software Documentation pack Your Documentation Pack contains printed information and a user guide for information on setting up and using your computer Printed documentation Q A Welcome Mat containing an overview of all connectors set up information and selected features of your computer Q A Safety Information booklet Non printed documentation Click Start point to Help and Support and then click User Guide or Hard Disk Recovery to view your desired on line documentation 9 Using your VAIO computer Using your VAIO computer Once you have read and followed the information in the printed Welcome Mat you can start using your computer safely and confidently Read on to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Connecting a power source Setting the passwo
25. and good performance when battery power is in use It reduces the brightness of the display and puts the system into Standby mode after a specified time period 94 Using your VAIO computer Power Scheme Description VAIO Ultimate Battery Provides longer battery life than VAIO Maximum Battery If you have a mobile CPU see the specifications a CPU control icon may appear on the taskbar The CPU control icon indicates the CPU control status Performance Adaptive Battery Life Degrade To make the icon appear click the Advanced button on the VAIO Power Management tab Select the Show CPU status icon in the taskbar box and then click OK If you want to know more about the CPU control icon read the online help file Other Information Icons on the Notification Area Restoring the default settings The power scheme settings that you changed on the VAIO Power Management tab can be restored to the default settings To restore the default settings proceed as follows 1 2 Select the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options Properties window Click the Advanced button The VAIO Power Management window appears Click the Reset by default button The Confirm window appears Select the Restore all power schemes to the original factory default settings Click OK The Confirm window closes and the default settings are restored for all the power scheme options 95 Using your VAIO computer VAIO Power Management Vi
26. ant to unplug Click Stop In the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A dialog box appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device Click OK Click Close Unplug the connector of the VAIO peripheral cable from the port replicator Make sure that the disc drive contains no disc before disconnecting the disc drive 57 Using your VAIO computer Reading and writing CDs and DVDs To achieve optimum performance when writing data onto a disc also called burning follow these recommendations m Ovovovovov DO m To make the data on a disc readable on an optical drive you need to close the session when you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the disk drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not put your VAIO computer into a po
27. art under Service status 4 Click OK to close the window 88 Using your VAIO computer Using power saving modes When you use a battery as the source of power 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 Standby and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when 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 or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Using Standby mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode proceed as follows Press the STANDBY button or go to Start Turn Off Computer and click Stand By To return to Normal mode Q press the STANDBY button Q press any of the Enter and cursor keys on your computer Q slide the POWER swi
28. ay the computer LCD screen and an external display at the same time You can toggle the output between the computer LCD screen and the external monitor by pressing the c0 C gt gt button on the port replicator or the display LAN adapter 99 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a projector You can connect a projector such as the Sony LCD projector either via the port replicator or the display LAN adapter To connect a projector proceed as follows 1 Connect the power cord 1 of the projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug the RGB signal cable 2 into the monitor VGA connector 3 O on the port replicator or the display LAN adapter 3 Plug the audio cable 4 not supplied into the earphone connector 5 4 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors on the projector 6 Under certain circumstances you may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and a projector at the same time A You can toggle the output between the computer LCD screen and the projector by pressing the Leo C gt button on the port replicator or the display LAN adapter Troubleshooting external displays cannot display contents on two or more displays at the same time You cannot display contents on multiple external displays at the same time Select one of the external displays 100 Connecting peripheral devices 101 Con
29. ced the key top push it several times to make sure that the key top is secured 29 Using your VAIO computer If the space bar key falls off remove the wire 1 from the key top attach it to the hooks 2 on the key unit align the centre of the key top and then press it from above until it clicks 5 If any key top other than the space bar key falls off place it back into position and push it in from above until it clicks Do not take off the key top intentionally as it may cause a malfunction Do not push the key top excessively when you replace it as it may cause a malfunction Handle the key tops with care Troubleshooting sound My speakers are not producing sound Q The built in speakers may be turned off Press lt Fn gt lt F2 gt to turn on the speakers 30 Using your VAIO computer The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt and then t or gt or keep pressing lt Fn gt lt F4 gt to increase the volume m If you are using the supplied ear set turn its volume control to increase the volume If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery is attached properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Oov vo Check the volume controls in Windows Using the touch panel Your computer s LCD is also a touch panel that allows for various act
30. ck ritePen Q The program launches To launch PenPlus for VAIO proceed as follows Q Click Start then All Programs select PenPlus and click PenPlus for VAIO Q The program launches 34 Using your VAIO computer Troubleshooting the touch panel My screen does not display anything Q The HOLD switch may be turned on Slide the HOLD switch in the reverse direction of the arrow and bring your system back into normal mode Q The output destination may be directed to the external display Press the tco gt External display button on the supplied display LAN adapter or port replicator to switch the destination Q In order to use the tco gt gt External display button on the supplied display LAN adapter or port replicator check the Sony Notebook Setup setting 1 Goto Start gt All Programs gt Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup window appears Click the Screen Resolution tab Check if the Display contents on the LCD together with the external display check box is selected If not click to select the check box 4 Click OK 35 Using your VAIO computer Using the pointing device Your computer and the supplied folding keyboard are equipped with a cursor pointing device your multi pointer 1 You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in multi pointer Push the multi pointer in the direction that you want to move
31. connected cables including the telephone cord and the power cord when you hear thunder Q Only connect 10BASE T 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T cables to the computer network jack Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line The computer network jack cannot be connected to a telephone line a coin operated telephone a digital private branch exchange PBX or multiple phone lines These connections may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector For the settings and devices needed to connect to the network please ask your network administrator Q The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible QO Do not block air intake vents and air exhaust vents Also do not place your computer on a bed sofa or rug Q This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters Q To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Centre Q Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals 4 Read this first Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning off all peripherals Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mode CODODD The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive The
32. d drive or a Sony digital still camera The still images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder create your own photo albums and make prints Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support Telephone 800 644 3193 128 Getting help RecordNow Sonic Solutions Web site http support sonic com ritePen EverNote Corp Web site http www evernote com en support SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 SonicStage Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CD R or CD RW discs or audio files in WAV format Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Sony VAIO Product Registration Sony Electronics Inc 129 Getting help VAIO Product Registration is an integrated registration program for both Sony Electronics and Microsoft Corporation By registering with Sony you enable S
33. d onto the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction mn a S m m S m S m S m E 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 ventilation slots The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables 136 Precautions Q If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning
34. depends on the transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end The optional i LINK cables may not be on sale in every country or region Q Connecting two VAIO personal computers 118 Connecting peripheral devices An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information Bo Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of i LINK compatible PC peripherals HDD CD RW drive etc before you connect them to your computer 119 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting two VAIO personal computers You can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO computer to your computer with an optional i LINK cable You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer 120 Connecting peripheral devices Troubleshooting i LINK devices l cannot establish an i LINK connection betwe
35. e Confirm Desktop Change window appears click OK The window in step 6 appears and the display of your choice is activated 10 Click OK The Display Properties window appears T 11 Click Cancel or x Your monitor hardware may not support the Multiple Monitors function Setting the colors and resolution for each display You can set the display colors and resolution for each display that is part of multiple monitors To set the display colors and resolution for each display proceed as follows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click the Appearance and Themes icon 105 Connecting peripheral devices 3 Click the Display icon The Display Properties window appears Click the Settings tab Click Advanced Click the Intel R Extreme Graphics 2 for Mobile tab Click Graphics Properties The window with its name beginning with Intel R appears N oO f 8 On the Devices tab select Extended Desktop and click Device Settings The Device Settings window appears 9 Select an option from the Color quality list to change colors and use the slider in the Screen resolution bar to adjust the resolution o Number of colors If you set colors in step 5 the actual colour is displayed as follows f Medium 16 bits 65 536 colors A Highest 32 bits Approx 16 190 000 colors Graphics accelerator dithering is used for your computer s LCD 10 Click OK If the Confirm Desk
36. e Wireless LAN functionality Check if the Wireless LAN switch is turned on The Wireless LAN Access Point and your computer cannot communicate Q Check if the Wireless LAN switch is turned on Q Check if the power of the Access Point is turned on Q Check if the Access Point is displayed in the Available networks window 85 Using your VAIO computer To check this click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click the Network Connections icon Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab Check if the Access Point is displayed in Available networks Oovovovovo dno Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or neared to any Access Point you may be using 86 Using your VAIO computer The data transfer speed is slow OQ The maximum communication speed can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices the radio waves the operating system or the software you use Remove the obstacle or make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller Q It is possible that your Access Point communicates at the same time with another Access Point Read the manual of the Access Point QO If several computers communicate with the same Access Point the concentration may be too high Wait a few minutes and try
37. eb site http www sony com pcsupport 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 Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 WinDVD for VAIO InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage Please contact VAIO customer support if you need assistance On handling the hard disk On handling the LCD screen On using the power source On handling your computer On using the supplied strap On storing the computer and keyboard in the protective pouches On using the supplied protective pouches On handling floppy disks On handling discs On using the battery pack On using headphones OovovovovUOOUODUODORCD On handling Memory Stick media 131 Precautions 132 Precautions On handling the hard disk 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 you
38. ed to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you con figure 2 Hexadecimal A number representation using the digits 0 9 with their usual meaning plus the letters A F or a f to represent hexa decimal digits with values of decimal 10 to 15 81 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 for example the Sony Access Point The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range WC To communicate with an Access Point infrastructure proceed as follows 1 Turnon the Wireless LAN switch 2 Right click the network icon on the taskbar displaying the Wireless Network Connection message 3 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears 4 Select the network you want to use 5 Type the Network Key 6 Click Connect After 30 seconds the connection is established For more information about setting up an access point see the documentation supplied with your Access Point 82 Using your VAIO computer The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters Using the WiFi protected access WPA WPA is a wire
39. eed as follows 1 Use one of the cursor keys to select Exit and then Exit Discard Changes 2 Press Enter to start Windows Using the port replicator Your computer comes with the port replicator Attaching the port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as an external display 1 3 USB ports 2 i LINK port See 3 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device VAIO peripheral DC out See 4 Connecting an i LINK device Monitor VGA port See 5 Network Connecting the disc drive See 6 DC In Connecting a computer display 49 Using your VAIO computer See Connecting to a network LAN See Connecting a power source 50 Using your VAIO computer 1 Download button See On the 2 See On the 3 USB port See tcp gt gt port replicator L C rerai port replicator Connecting a p ay Universal Serial Bus USB device The port replicator can be powered only with the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet when using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions 51 Using your VAIO computer Attaching your computer to the port replicator When using the port replicator make sure to insert the holder 1 into the port replicator until the lines 2 on the holder are leve
40. en two VAIO computers Q You must have administrator rights on your computer to be able to link the two Disconnect then reconnect the i LINK cable O Q If you still have no connection after waiting for a while restart both computers m If either computer has just returned from a power saving mode the connection may be affected In this case make sure you perform a full restart before connecting them cannot use digital devices Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected Q Ifyou are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation If this is the case turn off all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection and then turn on the power again QO You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables as using other brands may cause problems with the i LINK devices 121 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting to a network LAN You can connect your computer to 10BASE T 100BASE TX networks via the port replicator or the display LAN connector using an Ethernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on the port replicator or the display LAN adapter If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current
41. ewer To start VAIO Power Management Viewer proceed as follows Click on the VAIO Power Management tab Alternatively you can click Start point to All Programs and VAIO Power Management and then click VAIO Power Management Viewer to start the viewer VAIO Power Management Viewer is provided with two tabs Running on batteries and Plugged in Starting the viewer automatically displays the tab appropriate to the current power scheme of your computer On each tab the radar chart shows performance with the current power scheme and the modified power scheme in the designated colours To change the power scheme proceed as follows 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 proceed as follows 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 96 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on your unit Connecting an external display Selecting display modes Using the Multiple Monitors function Connecting external speakers Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device Connecting an i LINK device COvovoovovovo d
42. g Windows Media Player operations I cannot control Windows Media Player Q You must first launch Windows Media Player to control it with the stick remote commander Go to Start gt All Programs gt Windows Media Player and click Windows Media Player to launch the software O You can also choose to start Windows Media Player automatically by pressing the play button on the stick remote commander To do this please check the Launch application with jog lever on the properties dialog opened by selecting Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware and selecting Stick Remote Commander can control Windows Media Player but Stick Remote Commander display does not display any information except battery and bass boost icon Windows Media Player will sometimes release plug ins if it encounters any problems By selecting Tools gt Plug ins gt Plugin for Stick Commander from the Windows Media Player menu the plug in will be connected and Stick Remote Commander display should work again cannot suspend my system after listening to Windows Media Player contents from the welcome screen Trying to go to Suspend mode while playing Windows Media Player will cause Windows Media Player to display a dialog indicating that the media playback might be paused or stopped by going into suspend To stop this problem please login and close the dialog after checking the never display again check box If you want this dialog to be displa
43. harging time For your safety it is highly recommended that you use genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters that meet the quality assurance standard supplied by Sony for your VAIO notebook Some VAIO notebooks may only function with a genuine Sony battery While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up 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 If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery 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 You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery 141 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 QO Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous
44. has a battery pack attached it uses power from the AC outlet 16 Using your VAIO computer Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 2 3 4 Turn off the computer Slide the LOCK lever on the top of your computer in the reverse direction of the arrow Slide and hold the release lever outwards Raise the battery diagonally to remove from the computer A You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode Troubleshooting power supply My computer does not start or the power switch is disabled The power indicator flashes quickly Q The HOLD switch may be turned on Slide the switch in the reverse direction of the arrow and bring your system back into normal mode Q The battery that is attached to your computer is not compatible Remove the battery A message appears and my computer is in Hibernate mode The battery that is attached to your computer is not compatible Wait till your computer shuts down and then remove the battery 17 Using your VAIO computer Setting the password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears In this way you can protect your computer from unauthorized access You cannot start your computer without entering the
45. he manual the or marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Please see the Specifications sheet to see what software is available for your model
46. indow appears Click the Performance and Maintenance icon Click Power Options icon The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab 93 Using 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 proceed as follows 1 2 3 4 oa Open Adjust Power Properties Select the Power Schemes tab Select a power scheme from the Power schemes drop down list If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears to the right of Power Scheme If necessary you can change the items in the list e g the brightness of the LCD Click OK The power scheme has been activated A You must have computer administrator rights on your computer to set up a power scheme A i For more information on VAIO Power Management and Power Schemes please read the online help file Power Scheme Description Power Management Off Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes VAIO Optimized The default power management state for either power source VAIO Maximum Battery Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life
47. inted documentation You need to set up an Internet connection before you can access the online features described here 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 124 Getting help Adobe Photoshop Elements Photoshop Album Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com Telephone 800 685 3652 America Online Broadband or Dial Up AOL Inc Web site http www aol com AOL Instant Messenger AOL Inc Web site http www aim com Click to DVD 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 easily 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 Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 CLIE Converter Sony Electronics Inc 125 Getting help CLI Converter software is a plug in program that converts Giga Pocket Video Capsules into Movie Player f
48. inter Q The Press to Select function of the multi pointer on your computer may be disabled Proceed as follows to enable the function 1 oO N ON Oa fF Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon Click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties window appears Click the Device Settings tab Click Settings Click Press to Select on the left side Click to select the Enable Press to Select check box Click OK Your computer s multi pointer uses static electricity from a human body to locate a position If static electricity is discharged from a human body the multi pointer may be temporarily disabled Press the STANDBY button on your computer to put the system into Standby mode and press it again to bring the system back into normal mode The HOLD switch on your computer may be turned on When the HOLD switch is on the multi pointer is disabled Slide the HOLD switch in the reverse direction of the arrow 39 Using your VAIO computer The pointer does not move Depending on the application in use the pointer may temporarily freeze Wait for a while and try again If the pointer sill does not move connect the supplied folding keyboard and proceed as follows to turn off or restart your computer 1 Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press lt Alt gt lt U gt simultaneously
49. ions with the stylus 1 including character input and software launch Action Description Tap Gently hit the stylus once against the touch panel Double tap Gently hit the stylus twice against the touch panel Drag Slide the stylus gently on the touch panel Before using your computer in the palm of your hand make sure to attach the supplied strap to your computer and put it on around the wrist of your other hand to prevent the computer from dropping off Always use the supplied stylus for touch panel operations to prevent damage to the touch panel surface You can attach the stylus to the strap as illustrated below 31 Using your VAIO computer 32 Using your VAIO computer When a rubber stopper is out of position on the strap move it to its correct position before using the strap Calibrating the touch panel In order to use the stylus s functions accurately you must calibrate the touch panel To calibrate the touch panel proceed as follows Q Click Start then All Programs select Touch Panel and click Calibration Q Follow the on screen directions 33 Using your VAIO computer Using the stylus You can use the ritePen software program or the PenPlus for VAIO software program to make use of the LCD s touch panel for character input and handwriting recognition To launch ritePen proceed as follows Q Click Start then All Programs select Parascript then ritePen and cli
50. ipment 84 Using your VAIO computer 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 uses the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use l 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 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN cannot use th
51. l Panel window appears Click the Appearance and Themes icon Click the Display icon The Display Properties window appears Click the Settings tab Click Advanced Click the Intel R Extreme Graphics 2 for Mobile tab Click Graphics Properties The window with its name beginning with Intel R appears Select Notebook on the Devices tab Click OK If the Confirm Desktop Change window appears click OK The window in step 6 appears and the display of your choice is activated Click OK The Display Properties window appears Click Cancel or x A For switching from Primary to Secondary display see Selecting display modes 108 Connecting peripheral devices 109 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting external speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphone connector 2 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on o Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use A Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks 110 Connecting peripheral devices Troubleshooting sound My speakers are not producing sound Q If you use external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and
52. less security enhancement that allows you to transfer data in a highly secure way To use WPA on your notebook proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch 2 Right click the network icon on the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection 3 Select View available network connections The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears Select the wireless network to which you want to connect 5 Fill in the Network key The network key should be at least 8 characters long 6 Fill in exactly the same Network key again for confirmation 7 Click Connect The connection is established A In Ad hoc mode WPA security cannot be used specifications in the standard itself 1 For more information on the access point please refer to its manual 83 Using your VAIO computer Wireless LAN channel selection In a 802 1 1b g configuration channel 1 to 11 can be used a With an Access Point Infrastructure Q The channel used will be the channel selected by the Access Point Q ATT For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the Access Point please refer to the corresponding Instruction Manual b Without Access Point Ad Hoc Q If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected Q If the Wireless connection is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equ
53. lled with the port replicator surface R Before attaching your computer to the port replicator make sure that the battery is attached and the computer is turned off Do not move your computer while attached to the port replicator as it may detach from the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the computer To attach your computer to the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 52 Using your VAIO computer Plug the power cord 1 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC In port 3 on the port replicator 4 4 Slide in the computer gently on the holder fitting the guide rails 1 of the holder into the grooves 2 on the battery The Download and tco 4 gt External Display buttons on the port replicator light green Do not attach your computer to the port replicator with excessive force as it will cause a malfunction or result in damage 53 Using your VAIO computer a Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony adapter Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator Make sure to turn off your computer before disconnecting it from the port replicator to prevent loss of unsaved data To disconnect your computer from the port replicator p
54. loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling Memory Stick media Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Oovoovwv Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Q Direct sunlight O High humidity or Q Corrosive substances QO Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick 142 Trademarks Trademarks VAIO is a trademark of Sony Corporation MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick Memory Stick lt and Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo MagicGate and MAGICGATE OpenMG and Openma are trademarks of Sony Corporation i LINK is a designation referring to IEEE 1394 1995 and IEEE 1394a 2000 i LINK and the i LINK logo p are trademarks of Sony Corporation Intel Pentium and Intel SpeedStep are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS Windows Windows Media and Outlook are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In t
55. lso available on the supplied port replicator and the display LAN adapter On the computer Q ROTATE button mn Rotates the screen view 90 degrees clockwise To restore the original view press the button once again The ROTATE button only works when the LCD color setting is Medium 16 bit or Highest 32 bit To set the wallpaper for the rotated screen view rotate the screen view first A Pressing the ROTATE button changes the resolution thus may cause a defect to any running software that does not support change in resolution Make sure to quit such software before pressing the ROTATE button Z The ROTATE button may not work with some software or may even cause such software to malfunction Ay The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is rotated because pressing the ROTATE button changes the resolution 43 Using your VAIO computer Q ZOOM button L Changes the LCD resolution When an external display is connected via the supplied display LAN adapter or port replicator you can also change the screen resolution of the external display Press the ZOOM button to display the resolution selection window and choose the resolution 3 4 1280x 1600x 600 768 1024 1200 L l 640 x 480 tJ tJ 1 2 To choose one of the resolutions on the left 1 press the ZOOM button Available resolutions for the LCD and external display are
56. mageStation Sony Electronics Inc With ImageStation online service you can store organize and share your photos and video clips online ImageStation online service membership is free except for transactions and includes unlimited storage of digital photos storage for 15 minutes of video clips tools to personalize the design and arrangement of your pictures in aloums and access to stories and tips about image handling in ImageStation Magazine Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Office Small Business Edition Trial Version Office Student and Teacher Edition Trial Version Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp Web site http www support microsoft com MoodLogic MoodLogic Inc Web site http www moodlogic com support 127 Getting help Netscape Internet Service AOL Inc Web site http isp netscape com help Telephone 866 541 8233 Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp PenPlus for VAIO Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport PictureGear Studio Sony Electronics Inc PictureGear Studio still image management software displays still images from your har
57. n using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and Access Points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication A 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 Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802 11g standard can only communicate with a device using the IEEE 802 11b standard not with the IEEE 802 11a standard a IEEE 802 11b The standard speed is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up Bo IEEE 802 119 The standard speed is 54 Mbps or about 5 times faster than a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11b standard Communicating without 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 M To communicate without Access Point ad hoc proceed as follows 1 2 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch Double click the network icon on the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears
58. necting peripheral devices Selecting display modes This model uses the Intel video controller You can select which display is used when the computer is connected to an external display When you connect an external display you can switch the display between your computer s LCD and the external monitor by pressing the Lco 4 gt button on the port replicator or the display LAN adapter or following the procedure below To select a display proceed as follows 1 Click Start then Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click Appearance and Themes and then select Display The Display Properties dialog box appears Click the Settings tab Click the Advanced button The properties dialog box appears for advanced settings Click the tab with its name beginning with Intel R Click Graphic Properties A Q On the Device tab click to select a display Click OK on OOA You may not be able to display on the computer LCD screen and an external display or a projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using 102 Connecting 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 monitor attached to the monitor connector your LCD display and the monitor can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one displa
59. ning out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power 15 Using your VAIO computer When the battery is running out of power both the battery and power indicators blink Keep the battery pack attached to the 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 or shut down your computer and attach a fully charged battery A The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life A The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicators 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 Standby or Hibernate If the battery wears out when your computer enters Standby 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 A When the computer is directly connected to AC power and
60. nnector Connecting a USB mouse To connect an optional USB mouse proceed as follows 1 Choose the USB connector 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can use your USB mouse 3 oY t _L A The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on your computer therefore you only need to plug the US working B mouse into the USB connector and you can start 111 Connecting peripheral devices 112 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a USB floppy disk drive As an optional extra you can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer Ay The optional USB floppy disk drive may not be available for sale in every country or region To connect a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Choose the USB connector you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB connector The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use Ay When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB connector This may cause a malfunction To remove a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows Q If your computer is on wait until the floppy drive LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable If the floppy disk drive is not removed properly your system may crash and you may lose any unsaved data Q If your computer is off you can
61. o Connecting to a network LAN To identify and locate the ports on your computer please see the printed Welcome Mat Detailed information about available optional accessories can be found at http www sonystyle com 97 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your computer via the port replicator or the display LAN adapter For example you can use your computer with a computer display or a projector A Turn off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables A Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer A Connected external displays are used as second screens Bo For Windows systems only You can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors 98 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a computer display You can connect a computer display monitor either via the port replicator or the display LAN adapter To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA connector 3 on the port replicator or the display LAN adapter A In certain circumstances you may not be able to displ
62. o Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware and click Stick Remote Commander 66 Using your VAIO computer Connecting the stick remote commander and the ear set Connect the ear set to the stick remote commander and to your computer as illustrated below Make sure that the HOLD switch 1 on the stick remote commander is off 67 Using your VAIO computer Attaching an ear piece The supplied ear set comes with the medium sized ear pieces attached If these ear pieces do not fit comfortably in your ears replace them with the supplied large or small sized ear pieces Improperly fitting ear pieces may cause bass notes to be inaudible rent Using the clip on the stick remote commander Depending on how you wear the stick remote commander the text in the display window may appear upside down In such event reverse the orientation of the clip on the stick remote commander 1 Raise and slide the clip in the direction of the arrows to remove it from the stick remote commander 68 Using your VAIO computer Troubleshooting the stick remote commander The remote commander does not work Q Check if the HOLD switch on the stick remote commander is turned on To turn off the HOLD switch slide the switch in the reverse direction of the arrow Q Check the connection between the ear set the stick remote commander and your computer Q The stick remote commander is only designed for controllin
63. on the HOLD switch to prevent any malfunctions Make sure to remove any Memory Stick media or Compact Flash Card before storing your computer in the protective pouch Storing the supplied folding keyboard The inside of the protective pouch for the keyboard is divided into two sections Make sure to put the keyboard and the USB cord into separate sections to prevent any damage to the keyboard surface and fasten the pouch firmly On using the supplied protective pouches m m The supplied protective pouches are designed to protect the computer and keyboard from superficial damages including scratches but are not shock absorbing Any shock to the computer or keyboard in the pouch may cause a malfunction The protective pouches are not waterproof Do not let the protective pouches get wet as it may cause discoloration If they accidentally get wet immediately dry them Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine on the protective pouches 139 Precautions On handling floppy disks Q Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Q Keep floppy disks away from magnets Q Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Q Keep the floppy disk away from any liquid Do not let the floppy disk get wet When you are not using the floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case Q If the floppy disk comes with a label make
64. ony to notify you of software and hardware issues that may affect your user experience Microsoft directs the data to Sony Electronics Sony uses the registration data for warranty and product support purposes and the analysis of customer feedback on Sony computer features Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Turbo Tax for the Web Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Components is a software plug in for Adobe Premiere software that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Media Sony Electronics Inc 130 Getting help 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 computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Software Keyboard Sony Electronics Inc W
65. oppy disk m m Check that the disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Your disk may be corrupt Try to insert another floppy disk The optional USB floppy disk drive is not recognized as drive A To set the floppy disk drive to A proceed as follows COON OA FWD a o Turn the system power on Connect the floppy disk drive Select Control Panel from the Start menu Click Performance and Maintenance Click System Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager Select Universal Serial Bus controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy From the Action menu click Uninstall Keep clicking OK until the Confirmation of deletion of device message appears Select Scan for hardware changes from the Action menu The floppy disk drive is recognized as drive A 116 Connecting peripheral devices Q The floppy disk is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected 117 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting an i LINK device Your computer includes an i LINK IEEE1394 connector which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO notebooks in order to copy delete or edit files The i LINK connector of your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK connectors The i LINK connector supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate
66. ormat for playback on your Sony CLI handheld After converting your Video Capsules you can use CLI Converter software to transfer them to Memory Stick media or to save them to your hard disk drive for transfer to your CLI handheld during your next HotSync operation Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 DVgate Plus 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 ina variety of popular file formats Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Sony Electronics Inc Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of hardware and software components that provide you with excellent TV viewing recording and playback experiences You can watch and record your favorite TV programs from your computer create custom playlists and play your Video Capsules on other compatible computers Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder enables your computer TV VCR and other video player devices to work in harmony Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Google Toolbar Google Inc Web site http toolbar google com help html 126 Getting help I
67. ory Stick media do not have a erasure prevention switch 72 Using your VAIO computer e re LOCK LOCK Inserting a Memory Stick You can only insert one Memory Stick at a time To insert a Memory Stick using the Memory Stick slot proceed as follows 1 Once you have stored your data from your digital device insert the Memory Stick with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer 73 Using your VAIO computer Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if it does not insert smoothly Removing a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick using the Memory Stick slot proceed as follows 1 Check that the access light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick in towards the computer The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot A Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly A Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator is
68. r computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep the 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 the computer while reading or writing data to disk COovovovo vo 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 133 Precautions On handling the LCD screen m m m Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screensaver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD
69. r saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way Using the battery pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Attaching the battery pack To attach the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Slide the LOCK lever 1 on the top of your computer in the reverse direction of the arrow 12 Using your VAIO computer 2 Insert the tabs on the battery 2 diagonally into the notches on the computer 13 Using your VAIO computer 4 Slide the LOCK lever in the direction of the arrow to secure the battery on the computer When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack attached it uses power from the AC outlet I For your safety it is highly recommended that you use genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters that meet the quality assurance standard supplied by Sony for your VAIO personal computer Some VAIO personal computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery 14 Using your VAIO computer Charging the battery pack To charge the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Attach the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is run
70. ral times 3 Enter the current password for Enter Password Use 4 or gt to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press Enter 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and then a new password twice and press Enter To remove the password leave Enter New Password and Confirm New Password blank and press Enter 6 Use o to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press Enter On the Setup Confirmation screen confirm that Yes is selected and then press Enter 19 Using your VAIO computer Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup utility allows you to consult system information and specify preferences for system behaviour To use Sony Notebook Setup proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 In All Programs select Sony Notebook Setup and then click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup window appears Tab About This Computer Initial Setting Device Bass boost Screen Resolution Buttons Normal Buttons Rotational Buttons External VAIO Design Setting Description Displays system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version You can specify the hard disk drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer to select the drive and device order you wish to use for loading the operating system You can also change the volume of the sounds
71. rd Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup Shutting down your computer safely Using the keyboard Using the touch panel Using the pointing device Using special buttons Using the port replicator Using a disc drive Using the stick remote commander and the ear set Using the display LAN adapter Using Memory Stick media Using Compact Flash Cards Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using power saving modes Managing power with VAIO Power Management OUUOUOUOUDODDOOOHKOOOUKOWCHOD Connecting a power source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC adapter To use the AC adapter proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 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 connector 4 on the computer lt n amin j fem i oo 4 3 1 2 The shape of the plug varies depending on the AC adapter 10 Using your VAIO computer 11 Using your VAIO computer Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter A To disconnect your computer completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible a If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time put your computer into Hibernate mode This powe
72. roceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals 2 Pull out the computer from the port replicator 54 Using your VAIO computer Using a disc drive Your computer does not come with a portable disc drive but you can purchase one separately Connect the disc drive to your computer via the supplied port replicator and it is ready for CD DVD operations The necessary driver software is already installed When you connect the disc drive for the first time it may take some time before your system detects the disc drive Connecting the disc drive To connect the disc drive proceed as follows 1 Connect the supplied port replicator to your computer See Using the port replicator for more information 2 Connect the L shaped connector of the VAIO peripheral cable 1 to the designated receptacle on the back of the disc drive and turn the wheel on the connector to secure it on the disc drive 1 Supplied with the optical disc drive 55 Using your VAIO computer 3 Connect the other end of the VAIO peripheral cable to the i LINK 2 and VAIO DC OUT 3 connectors on the port replicator 56 Using your VAIO computer Disconnecting the disc drive To disconnect the disc drive proceed as follows 1 a fF ON oa Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears Select the hardware you w
73. rowded train car Radio waves may cause a malfunction of pacemakers implanted in other people s bodies QO If you urgently need to disable the Wireless LAN functionality turn off the Wireless LAN switch Giri CERTIFIED 6 Read this first Disposing of lithium ion batteries For additional information refer to the Safety Information booklet m m m Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Dispose of promptly and properly at end of life Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 140 F 60 C or incinerate Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited QO Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery m Your computer is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product For changing this battery please contact VAIO customer support Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Dispose of properly at end of life In some areas the disposal of lithium ion and o
74. specified for Current Region is appropriate The reading speed of CD DVD RWs is very slow Generally the reading speed of a CD DVD RW is slower than that of a ROM or R The reading speed can also vary depending on the type of format The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed Q Check that the computer is turned on Q The CD writing application software may be stopping the disc from being ejected Q Make sure the computer is not in Standby or Hibernate mode 62 Using your VAIO computer The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place O m m m Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up Clean the disc and the disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner The disc may be scratched Place another disc to see if that is the reason There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour Remove the battery while you wait for the condensation to disappear 63 Using your VAIO computer Using the stick remote commander and the ear set Your computer comes with a stick remote commander in order to make great use of the Windows Media Player software You can change the stick remote commander settings To change the settings go to Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware and click Stick Remote Commander For more information click Help on the Stick Remote Commander Properties window
75. store the computer to its normal operating stability proceed as follows 1 Close all open applications 2 Press the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt button located on the right side of your computer or lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously on the folding keyboard and select Restart from the Shut Down drop down list The computer restarts 3 If the procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the computer 92 Using your VAIO computer Managing power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you to set up power schemes of your computer that is 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 the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your computer and for longer battery life 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 e g AC power If you double click this icon the Power Meter screen appears showing you the power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management proceed as follows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel w
76. sure that the label is properly attached 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 On handling discs Q Do not touch the surface of the disc QO Do not drop or bend the disc Q Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown Q Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc QO For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out Q Ifthe 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 centre out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q 140 Precautions Never put stickers on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably On using the battery pack CODODD DODD m m Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C 18 F to 86 F Lower temperatures require a longer c
77. tch in the direction of the arrow Q press the Jog lever if the remote commander is attached 89 Using your VAIO computer If you slide and hold the power switch for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically You will lose any unsaved data When the computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc A The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode A If the battery runs down when your computer enters Standby 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 If the computer is not used for 25 minutes it will enter System Standby mode when running on AC power When running on batteries the computer also will enter System Standby mode after 25 minutes if unused To avoid this you can change the settings in the Power Options Properties screen right click the power status icon on the taskbar select Adjust Power Properties select the Power Schemes tab and change the settings in Settings for VAIO optimized power scheme Using Hibernate mode The state of the system is saved on the 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 proceed as follows Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow defa
78. the pointer on the screen The harder you push the multi pointer the faster the pointer moves Bo On rare occasions the pointer may move on its own This is not a malfunction Leave the multi pointer untouched for a while The pointer will come to a halt Action Point Click Double click Right click Drag Description Push the multi pointer to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Press the left button 3 once Press the left button twice Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Push the multi pointer while pressing the left button 36 Using your VAIO computer 37 Using your VAIO computer Action Description Scroll Push the multi pointer while pressing the centre button 5 the scroll function is available only with applications that support a scroll feature A Your computer is also equipped with the up 1 down 2 left 3 and right 4 cursor keys and the Enter key 5 for pointing operations The cursor keys are equivalent to the arrow keys on the folding keyboard 38 Using your VAIO computer Troubleshooting the pointing device on the computer The multi pointer is not working Q The multi pointer is disabled Use Sony Notebook Setup to enable the multi po
79. the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If batteries power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged Q If you have connected an audio cable to the headphone connector disconnect the cable Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device You can connect a USB device for example a mouse floppy disk drive keyboard printer to your computer USB devices are plug and play devices You do not need to shut down your computer prior to connecting these devices unless the manual supplied with the device states otherwise For some USB devices you need to install the software before you connect the device Not following this procedure might cause the device not to work properly For more information check the manual provided with the USB device When you are playing a DVD video or audio and you want to remove a USB device such as USB compatible speakers make sure you stop the DVD first Removing a USB compatible device during DVD video or audio playback may cause a malfunction To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following Q When moving your computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB connectors Q Do not put your computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Q Connecting a USB mouse m Connecting a USB floppy disk drive Q Connecting a printer using the USB co
80. ther non hazardous batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Q Please use the public collection system WAN TC 7 Welcome Welcome Congratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO computer Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer Go to the Sony Computing Support web site to view the specifications which list your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information For Sony software information click Start and select Welcome to VAIO life Here are the main features you can enjoy m m m Exceptional performance Portability The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Sony audio and video quality A high resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy audio and video CDs DVDs Interconnectivity Your computer has Ethernet Hi Speed USB USB2 0 High speed Full speed Low speed supported and i LINK functionalities i LINK is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data With the Memory Stick you can easily exchange and share digital data with compatible products WAN TC 8 Welcome Q Wireless technology Thanks to the
81. to access again O Ifa Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11g standard communicates with a device using the IEEE 802 11b standard then it is normal that the speed reduces Devices using the IEEE 802 11g standard are 5 times faster then the ones using the IEEE 802 11b standard I cannot access the Internet Q Check the settings of the Access Point See the manual of the Access Point Q Check if your computer and the Access Point are communicating Q Make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller 87 Using your VAIO computer cannot use a Wireless LAN network Check if the Wireless Zero Configuration service is active To check the status of the Wireless Zero Configuration service proceed as follows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon 3 Click the Administrative Tools icon 4 Double click the Services icon The Services window appears 5 Check Status and Startup Type for Wireless Zero Configuration When Started and Automatic are shown under Status and Startup Type respectively the Wireless Zero Configuration service is active To activate the Wireless Zero Configuration service proceed as follows 1 On the Services window right click Wireless Zero Configuration and click Properties The Wireless Zero Configuration Properties window appears 2 Select Automatic for Startup type and click Apply 3 Click St
82. to remove a Compact Flash Card when your computer is off just take out the Compact Flash Card from the slot To remove a Compact Flash Card proceed as follows 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop In the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A dialog box appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device Click OK Click Close 8 Take out the Compact Flash Card from the slot a fF ODN N O If you remove the Compact Flash Card from the computer when it is still turned on your system may crash and you may lose any unsaved data l Before you remove the Compact Flash Card click the Compact Flash Card icon on the taskbar and close the card Close any applications that use the Compact Flash Card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost 77 Using your VAIO computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Thanks to Sony s Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a powerful network A WLAN is a network in which a mobile user can connect to a local area network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need any more to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities but
83. top Change window appears click OK The window in step 6 appears and the display of your choice is activated 106 Connecting peripheral devices 11 Click OK The Display Properties window appears 12 Click Cancel or Ed Customizing the multiple monitors You can customize the Multiple Monitors mode by changing the position of the two monitors comprising the multiple monitors To customize Multiple Monitors mode proceed as follows 1 N of f o O 10 11 12 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the Appearance and Themes icon Click the Display icon The Display Properties window appears Click the Settings tab Click Advanced Click the Intel R Extreme Graphics 2 for Mobile tab Click Graphics Properties The window with its name beginning with Intel R appears Select Extended Desktop on the Devices tab Drag the display icon 2 to the display icon 1 so that they come in contact with each other Click OK If the Confirm Desktop Change window appears click OK The window in step 6 appears and the display of your choice is activated Click OK The Display Properties window appears wy Click Cancel or x 107 Connecting peripheral devices Deactivating the Multiple Monitors function To deactivate the Multiple Monitors function proceed as follows 1 oO N N Oo oO f 10 11 Click Start and then Control Panel The Contro
84. ult assignment The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode If the folding keyboard is connected to your computer 90 Using your VAIO computer Click Start and then Turn Off Computer In the Turn off computer screen hold down the lt Shift gt key and click Hibernate To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow or pressing the STANDBY button The computer returns to its previous state a If you slide and hold the power switch for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time put your computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way A When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode fA Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Ay Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off 91 Using your VAIO computer Troubleshooting power management The power management setting is not responding Your computer s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and then changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state To re
85. wer saving mode while using the pre installed software and while using the CD burning software Never put stickers on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably 58 Using your VAIO computer Playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should follow these recommendations m m m m You can play DVDs using an optical drive and the WinDVD software Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie Do not use resident disc utilities or resident utilities to speed up the access of discs because they may cause the system to become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless all this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world or the region code of your residence area e g 1 is labelled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player If your computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is activated playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in audio and video 59 Using your VAIO computer Troubleshooting the optical disc drive My disc drive tray does not open m m m m Make sure the computer is turned on then press the eject button on the drive Click Start and select My Computer Right click the optical disc drive and select Eject Make sure the computer is not in
86. 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 this 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 78 Using your VAIO computer Ay 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 any regulatory information provided in the Safety Information booklet Channel selection is explained further in this manual see Wireless LAN channel selection Ay WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11b g standard which specifies the technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authenticatio
87. y can erase the data on the hard disk drive and cause the computer to malfunction Do not place your computer near or on any objects which emit magnetic fields mainly O TV sets Q Speakers Q Magnets and magnetic bracelets 5 Read this first Regulatory information Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam The portable optical drive that came with your computer is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Products Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repair and maintenance only by authorized Sony technicians Improper use and repairs can create a safety hazard CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TO EN 60825 1 In case your model is equipped with Wireless LAN please read the following Q If radio interference with other devices occurs while using your computer do not use the Wireless LAN functionality Use of the Wireless LAN functionality may cause a malfunction of the devices resulting in an accident Q Do not use the Wireless LAN functionality in any medical institutions including hospitals or while you are close to any electric medical equipment Radio waves may cause a malfunction of such equipment resulting in a serious accident Q Donotuse the Wireless LAN functionality in an aircraft Radio waves may cause a malfunction of the aircraft s equipment resulting in a serious accident Q Do not use the Wireless LAN functionality in a crowded place such as in a c
88. y to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other X Your monitor hardware may not support the Multiple Monitors function A Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise your computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colours on each display do not divide one single window on two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colours or a lower resolution for each display Selecting the Multiple Monitors mode To select the Multiple Monitors mode proceed as follows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the Appearance and Themes icon Click the Display icon The Display Properties window appears Click the Settings tab Click Advanced 103 Connecting peripheral devices 104 Connecting peripheral devices 6 Click the Intel R Extreme Graphics 2 for Mobile tab 7 Click Graphics Properties The window with its name beginning with Intel R appears 8 Select Extended Desktop on the Devices tab To change the primary and secondary device settings select a device from the list for Primary Device under Extended Desktop Settings 9 Click OK If th
89. yed at a later date do not check the never display again check box 69 Using your VAIO computer cannot bring my system into normal mode from power saving mode with the stick remote commander When your system is in Hibernate mode you cannot bring it back into normal mode with the stick remote commander Press the STANDBY button or slide the POWER switch briefly in the direction of the arrow You can check the following to see if your system is in Standby or Hibernate mode Q Standby mode The power indicator is flashing amber The battery icon is on the stick remote commander s display window Q Hibernate mode The power indicator is not lit The battery icon is not on the stick remote commander s display window Using the display LAN adapter Your computer comes with the display LAN adapter Attaching the display LAN adapter enables you to connect an external display and access your network 1 See On the 2 Monitor VGA port See 3 Network See co gt F display LAN Connecting a Connecting to External Display button adapter computer a network display LAN 70 Using your VAIO computer Connecting the display LAN adapter Connect the display LAN adapter with the VAIO logo facing upward to the I O connector on the bottom of your computer To disconnect the display LAN adapter from your computer push in the button on either side of the adapter connector

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