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Sony VGN-SR410J/B User's Guide

1. iS Zz 5 ASAE ESS ZS 7 Turn on the computer 88 89 Disconnecting Your Computer from the Docking Station Make sure that no devices connected to the docking station are in use before disconnecting your computer Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station while the IN USE indicator light is lit Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer When the battery pack is running out of power disconnecting your computer from the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station during video playback Be sure to close video playback software before disconnection Once you have completed the steps in To disconnect your computer from the docking station page 90 be sure to take your computer off the docking station Use of the computer while on the docking station may cause unstable operations 90 To disconnect your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button 1 and wait until the IN USE indicator light 2 turns off lt gt Ze S Sa S lt SaaS SS SSE SS SSS a Se BS OHSS SESE SEA gt eS z lt Ca UNDOCK A If the IN USE indicator is unlit you do not have to press the UNDOCK button Pressing the UNDOCK button while your computer is in a power saving mode brings the computer to Normal mode first and th
2. 115 Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password machine password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the machine password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 116 To change or remove the power on password user password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the user password and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the
3. 1 The following procedure applies to models with a built in modem only Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet The Connect to the Internet window appears 3 Click Dial up 4 Follow the on screen instructions 56 Using the Network LAN You can connect your computer to 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied to the network Ethernet port on the computer or the optional docking station and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Available only via the network Ethernet port on the optional docking station Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings When your computer is attached to the optional docking station you need to select which network Ethernet port to use Follow the on screen instructions Do not plug a telephone cable into the network Ethernet port on your computer If the network Ethernet port is connected to one of the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the port may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line Private branch exchange PBX 57 58 Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wire
4. 12 Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications It may also vary in some countries or areas Front 1 Built in MOTION EYE camera page 35 2 Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 19 Built in microphone monaural 4 LCD screen page 141 Built in speakers stereo 6 Keyboard page 31 Touch pad page 33 Fingerprint sensor page 67 9 WIRELESS switch page 58 page 62 WIRELESS indicator page 19 11 Memory Stick slot page 43 Media Access indicator page 19 a a e 2 SD memory card slot page 50 Your computer supports both the standard size Memory Stick and the Duo size Memory Stick 13 Num lock indicator page 19 2 Caps lock indicator page 19 Scroll lock indicator page 19 4 Charge indicator page 19 Disc drive indicator page 19 6 MODE button page 34 Switch buttons page 34 SETTING button page 34 SETTING _ 14 Back Battery connector page 21 Right 15 Optical disc drive indicator page 19 2 Manual eject hole page 179 Drive eject button page 36 4 Optical disc drive page 36 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 107 6 Power button Power indicator page 19 Support high full low speeds 16 Port cover Op
5. Q Be sure to place your computer on a flat surface before adding or removing memory modules Q Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty LY Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following Q The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment Q Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources battery pack and AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Q ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted
6. 1 Click Start All Programs and SmartWi Connection Utility 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help Q On models without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for wireless LAN information using Windows Help and Support to set up and use the wireless LAN function 60 A In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN function read the Safety Information carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11a b g standard or the IEEE 802 11n draft standard which specifies the type of technology used The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA is designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 111 specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryptio
7. 10 Q Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness level of the display as well Q Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency Q Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor 11 Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Before starting your computer for the first time do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer Be sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturers instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 12 About the Indicator Lights page 19 Connecting a Power Source page 20 Using the Battery Pack page 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 28 DOoovovodDO Updating Your Computer page 29
8. it can be used for external data storage Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard and Duo size media and supports Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities For the latest information about the Memory Stick visit the Memory Stick web site at http www memorystick com en 44 Inserting and Removing a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the Memory Stick are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick icon You can insert a Duo size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor 45 Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the media do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Before using a Memory Stick Micro M2 be sure to insert it into an M2 Standard size adaptor or M2 Duo adaptor If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick slot without th
9. ports page 107 DVI D port page 94 MONITOR port page 94 l Support high full low speeds 2 Functional only on models with the ATI video controller The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station This may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions Simultaneous use of the HDMI output port on your computer and the DVI D port or the MONITOR port on the docking station is not possible 86 Attaching Your Computer to the Docking Station Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the docking station To attach your computer to the docking station Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not move your computer while it is attached to the docking station This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 and the other end into an AC outlet 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter 2 into the DC IN port 3 on the docking station 4 4 3 7 a op 4 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer 87 6 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place O as Z ASS Ee SS SSS 5 TSF SSS SASF SESS gt Ss lt a 1s ae m
10. 180 What should do if cannot play a disc properly on my computer Q Q E Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing upward Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions If a disc is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 2 3 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer Remove the disc from the optical disc drive Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Handling Discs page 147 for instructions If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following E E E E W N O The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Press them once again The volume may have been minimized by the Fn F3 keys Keep pressing the Fn F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer Make sure the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click System 7 187 Click Device Manager in the left pane The Device Manager window
11. Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help 3 Support Web Sites Q Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online LJ For customers in USA http esupport sony com EN VAIO Q For customers in Canada http www sony ca support Q For customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com LA Q For customers in Brazil http esupport sony com BR Q Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site you may call Sony directly You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services have the following information readily available 1 3 4 5 5 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer Your computer s serial number You can find it on the bottom the back panel or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode The operatin
12. Enter key Press the Enter key without entering any letter for the remaining fields Press the Enter key when the success message appears Press the Esc key and then the lt or key to select the Exit tab Press the or key to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 121 Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people By setting the Windows password you can protect your user account from unauthorized access Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user account Be sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication function you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 67 To add the Windows password Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts Click Create a password for your account under Make changes to your account In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter the password for your account O a A W N Click Create password See Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password Changing Removing the Wind
13. Help and Support 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup security setup personalizing your VAIO computer and creating recovery discs and more Use my VAIO Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials how to articles the VAIO technology page specifications and system and software information You can find useful documentation such as below VAIO User Guide This manual VAIO Recovery Center User Guide Information about restoring individual software programs hardware drivers and drive partition s or your entire built in storage device to the original factory settings Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with VAIO Care system restore backup and recovery and contact Sony support Q Program help files May be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer You may be able to access the help files from the help menu on a specific program Q SmartWi Connection Utility Help Selected models only Information about setting up Bluetooth wireless LAN GPS and wireless WAN functions Features and options may not be available on your computer see the specifications to find out about configuration of your computer To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start All Programs and SmartWi Connection Utility 2
14. If the display output is directed to the external display and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video playback change the display output to the computer screen and then restart video playback See Selecting Display Modes page 101 for changing the display output Alternatively you can press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 31 for more information The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In this case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution You can check the total amount of the graphics and video memory available Right click on the desktop select Personalize and click Display Settings Advanced Settings and the Adaptor tab The displayed value may be different from the actual amount of memory on your computer What should do if my screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen 185 What should do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes UY The LCD brightness setting adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is temporary and may be restored to the original setting when your computer returns to Norma
15. device that does not support it the device will not play any sound In such a case cancel the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder Playing high definition videos requires substantial hardware resources such as CPU GPU or system memory performance on your computer During the video playback some operations and or functions may become unavailable and sound interruptions dropped frames and playback failure may occur depending on the configuration of your computer 197 Memory Stick What should I do if cannot use a Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick Formatting a Memory Stick erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat a Memory Stick back up important data and confirm that the Memory Stick does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick onto your built in storage device to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in Formatting a Memory Stick page 46 Can copy images from a digital camera using a Memory Stick Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick compatible digital cameras Why can t write data to a Memory Stick Some versions of the Memory Stick are equipp
16. does not appear repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer 140 Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage Handling the LCD Screen page 141 Using the Power Source page 142 Handling Your Computer page 143 Handling the Built in Camera page 146 Handling Discs page 147 Using the Battery Pack page 148 Using Headphones page 150 Handling the Memory Stick page 151 Handling the Built in Storage Device page 152 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 153 Using the TPM page 154 DOoOUOUOUDOOUHOOUD 141 Handling the LCD Screen E Q E Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using your computer near a window Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears after a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD screen is manufactured using high precis
17. dropped frames and audio interruptions Q The effect settings on your software application may cause dropped frames See the help file included with your software application for more information Q There may be more software applications running than your computer can handle Exit the applications that you are not currently using Q The power management function of your computer may be active Check the CPU performance 169 What should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames when my computer is running on the battery The battery pack is running out of power Connect your computer to an AC power source What should do if captured images flicker This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g light source flicker etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if Q a shortcut key with the Fn key is used Q the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction What should do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in camera is in use If your computer au
18. end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer or on the optional docking station exp eo Seti The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter A To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 127 Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch 1 inward 21 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections 2 on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U shaped cuts 3 on either side of the battery pack 22 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer cay When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs 23 24 Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack suppl
19. in use or being charged heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock such as dropping it on a hard surface 149 If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time the remaining battery life may become short However this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in use Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the computer again You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced 150 Using Headphones Q Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings U Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and exten
20. metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Q Q E 134 Q Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag supplied with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from ESD Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Q Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Q Direct sunlight Q Excessive dust Q Mechanical vibration or shock UY Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Q Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C Q High humidity Handle the memory module with care To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers do not touch the edges of the components and circuit boards inside your computer 135 Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screws indicated by the arrows below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover 5 Touch a metal object to discharg
21. on region codes Q Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the region code indicates all you can play this disc in most regions of the world If the region code for your residence area is different from the label you cannot play the disc on your computer 42 Playing Discs To play a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive Connect the AC adapter to the computer and close all running software applications before playing a disc 2 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired software to play the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with the software Copying Files to Discs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive Connect the AC adapter to the computer and close all running software applications before copying files to a disc 2 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired disc burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with the software 43 Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable
22. page 21 for more information Q If the display output is directed to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 31 for more information What should do if do not see proper images or videos Q Be sure to select Highest 32 bit for the display colors before using video image software or starting DVD playback Selecting any other option may prevent such software from displaying images successfully To change the display colors follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Select Highest 32 bit under Colors Q Do not change the display resolution or colors while using video image software or playing DVDs as it may cause unsuccessful playback display or unstable system operations Additionally it is recommended you disable your screen saver before starting DVD playback If the screen saver is enabled it may be activated during DVD playback and prevent it from running successfully Some screen savers have been found to even change the display resolution and colors 184 What should I do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external display connected to the HDMI output port Make sure you are using an HDCP compliant display The copyright protected contents are not displayed on a non HDCP compliant display See Connecting a Computer Display page 94 for more information Why doesn t my screen display a video Q
23. wireless connections 61 The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Actual communication speed may not be as fast as the one displayed on your computer Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 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 62 Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may be available on your computer Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer You can establish wireless communications between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as anothe
24. with a removable cartridge 2 Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported The Blu ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE Disc media in Version 1 0 format and Blu ray Disc media with a cartridge g 4 Supports writing data to BD R Version 1 1 1 2 1 3 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE Version 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB 5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported 39 This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side Be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard When you buy pre recorded or blank discs for use with your VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD DVD or Blu ray D
25. 81 To unlock the encrypted data with a recovery key stored on a USB flash memory device To unlock the encrypted data with a recovery key stored on a USB flash memory device your system needs to access the USB flash memory device when you boot the computer Follow these steps to configure the boot order in the BIOS setup screen 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the lt or key to select the Security tab the or key to select Change TPM State and then the Enter key 4 Press the f or key to select Enable and then the Enter key 5 Press the lt or key to select Boot and then select Enabled for External Device Boot 6 Press the f or key to select Boot Priority and then the Enter key 7 Press the F5 or F6 key to change the boot device order so that Internal Hard Disk is listed higher than External Device You need to move Internal Optical Drive to the top of the list to recover the computer system using your recovery discs 8 Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key 9 After your system restarts select Execute in the confirmation window and then press the Enter key 10 Follow the instructions in Windows Help and Support to enable BitLocker Drive Encryption 11 Save the recovery password to the USB flash memory dev
26. Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer 158 What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank LI Q Q Press the Alt F4 keys several times to close the application window An application error may have occurred Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow jg next to the Shut down button and Restart Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down your computer Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for about five minutes Then plug the AC adapter and turn on the computer again Turning off your computer with the power button or the Ctrl Alt Delete keys may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if my computer or software stops responding E Q Q If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut Down to turn off your computer If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning o
27. DO Optical Discs page 179 DoOUoOUODODOUOUOUOUOUOD Display page 183 Printing page 188 Microphone page 189 Speakers page 190 Touch Pad page 191 Keyboard page 192 Floppy Disks page 193 Audio Video page 194 Memory Stick page 197 Peripherals page 198 Docking Station page 199 156 157 Computer What should do if my computer does not start Q Ooo vo E Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged Disconnect all connected USB devices if any and then restart your computer Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase and then restart your computer If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapter and then press the power button to turn on your computer Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour
28. INK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Notes on connecting i LINK devices E E The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to an external device If the external device requires external power be sure to connect it to a power source The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps However the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The optional i LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LINK connection may not be available depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your software for more information Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer 110 Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i LINK cable 1 not supplied into the i LINK port 2 on the compute
29. NT Windows Vista BitLocker Outlook Excel MS DOS PowerPoint ReadyBoost Internet Explorer Aero Windows Live OneCare and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Blu ray Disc and the Blu ray Disc logo are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners SD Logo is a trademark De SDHC Logo is a trademark RS The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association 201 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC AVCHD is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks may not be specified Features and specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners 202 Notice 2009 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated
30. Normal mode Press the power button The computer returns to its normal state If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode 129 Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for power consumption The VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life See the help file included with the software for more information selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power Click this icon to display the window that shows your power status The VAIO Power Management function is added to the Windows Power Options To select a power plan 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select your desired power plan To change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed 2 Ifyou need to change the advanced settings cl
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32. able 1 into the microphone jack 2 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use 107 Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device to your computer such as a mouse floppy disk drive speaker and printer To connect a USB device 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB device cable 2 into the USB port Yo m 108 Notes on connecting a USB device UY You may need to install the driver software supplied with your USB device before use See the manual that came with the USB device for more information Q Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents Q For information on how to remove a USB device see the manual that came with the device Q To protect your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following Q When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact Q Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected 109 Connecting an i LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i LINK port which you can use to connect an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder i LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible i L
33. acity see To check the battery charge capacity page 26 167 Should be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm No it is normal for the battery pack to be warm when it is powering your computer Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 127 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode 168 Built in Camera Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor quality images Q The built in camera cannot be shared by more than one software application Exit the current application before launching another Q The viewfinder may show some noise for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Q If the problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality Q The images captured under the fluorescent light may show reflections of light Q A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise U If the lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See Handling the Built in Camera page 146 What should do if captured images contain
34. appears with a listing of your computer s hardware devices If an X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the driver software Double click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer Double click the desired drive You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details Click OK to close the window Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction lf a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Make sure your computer is running on the AC power supply and try the disc again 182 What should do if cannot play Blu ray Disc media or my computer becomes unstable during Blu ray Disc playback You may not be able to play some Blu ray Disc contents on your computer or the computer may become unstable during Blu ray Disc playback To play such contents normally download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update For information on how to use the VAIO Update see U
35. are The VAIO HDD Protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to hard disk drives and user data It does not ensure 100 data protection under any circumstances Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to Hibernate or Sleep mode system recovery and system shutdown 132 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that Q You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module Q You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer Q You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you purchased see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer 133 Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages Notes on adding removing memory modules
36. ata among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before you use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards Q SD memory card Q SDHC memory card Q MultiMediaCard MMC For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 to visit the appropriate support web site To insert an SD memory card 1 2 3 Locate the SD memory card slot Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot PRO MacicGatTe If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction 51 To remove an SD memory card 1 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects Pull the SD memory card out of the slot 52 53 Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card E E E E E Be sure to use memory cards that are compliant with the standards supported by your computer Be sure to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the media do not force the memory card
37. audio signals Additionally you can connect a high quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your computer and TV using an HDMI connection To connect a high quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV Before connecting the device to the computer make sure the HDMI connection has been set up between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port you need to change the device for sound output For the detailed instructions see How do I change the sound output device page 194 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input 2 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input 3 Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and the other end to the HDMI output port on the computer 4 Press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output to the connected TV You can adjust the screen resolution of the connected TV with your computer See Why doesn t my screen display a video page 184 for the detailed procedure With the HDMI connection the volume can be adjusted by the connected audio device only Your computer has no control over the output volume of any connected devices 100 Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projec
38. aving modes Sleep and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery charge level falls below 10 you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is lit in this mode 125 Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built in storage device s and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The orange power indicator light blinks slowly in this mode If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time while it is disconnected from AC power place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off To activate Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Sleep ay When your computer is in Sleep mode you cannot insert a disc Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs out of power while your computer is in Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently To return to Normal mode U Pr
39. camera is in use Optical disc drive Illuminates while the drive is reading or writing data When the indicator is unlit the optical disc media is not in use Disc dri 5 Illuminates while the built in storage device or the optical disc drive is running to read or write data See Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit 2 Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad Num lock ie The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit Capslock Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key P while the indicator is lit Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is unlit Scroll lock Press the Fn Scr Lk keys to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit The Ser Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs WIRELESS Illuminates when one or more wireless options are enabled 20 Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer Using the AC Adapter Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other
40. ck icon and select Format Click Restore device defaults The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not select NTFS from the File system drop down list as it may cause a malfunction ay The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options Click Start Follow the on screen instructions It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type 47 Notes on Using the Memory Stick E Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that are available as of January 2009 However not all the Memory Stick that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use this feature Except for your personal use it is against the copyright law to use any audio and or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders Accordingly the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer high speed data transfer Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot Improper insertion of the
41. d and electromagnetic interference in the environment Q All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations Q Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device This is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values 64 The Bluetooth function may not work with other devices depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause channel congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices This is normal with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction 65 Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate W
42. decrease the volume keep pressing the Fn F3 keys or press the Fn F3 keys and then the or amp key Fn F5 F6 brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen To increase lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F6 keys or press the Fn F6 keys and then the or gt key To decrease lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F5 keys or press the Fn F5 keys and then the or amp key Fn c0 G F7 display output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on some software na amp Q Q F9 F10 zoom To make the view look smaller and further away zoom out press the Fn F9 keys To make the view look bigger and closer zoom in press the Fn F10 keys See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information 32 Zz ie Provides the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states Fn F12 hibernate of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the built in storage device and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 124 33 Using the Touch Pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad oO a Action Description Slide your
43. ded play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use 151 Handling the Memory Stick Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or expose the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Do not let the Memory Stick get wet Ea iy O Do not use or store the Memory Stick in a location subject to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances DCoovovovo Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick and the Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them When using the Memory Stick Duo do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to the Memory Stick Duo Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components Ooo vo 152 Handling the Built in Storage Device The built in storage device hard disk drive or solid state drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged if improperly used If the built in storage device is damaged the data cannot be restored To prevent losing data you should be careful when handling your computer Features and opti
44. der Sound On the Playback tab select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default 195 What should do if do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack Q You need to change the sound output device if you want to hear sound from the device connected to a port such as the HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack For the detailed procedure see How do I change the sound output device page 194 Q Ifyou still hear no sound from the sound output device follow these steps 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in How do I change the sound output device page 194 On the Playback tab select the HDMI or S PDIF icon and click Properties Click the Advanced tab Select the sample rate and bit depth for example 48000 Hz 16 bit which the device supports Click OK oF OQ N 196 How do output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an HDMI compatible device To output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound from a disc through an HDMI compatible device connected to your computer follow these steps 1 N OFF FP W ND Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select the HDMI icon and click Properties Click the Supported Formats tab Click to select the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes Click OK If the Dolby Digital or DTS output is connected to a
45. e adaptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not operate properly if it is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor To remove a Memory Stick Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pullthe Memory Stick out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly 46 Formatting a Memory Stick To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in the factory default setting and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer follow these steps A GQ N a Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media Before formatting the media make sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window Right click the Memory Sti
46. e installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 160 What should I do if a message appears notifying of either incompatibility or the improper installation of the battery pack and my computer then enters Hibernate mode Q This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this problem turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then reinstall the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 21 U If the problem persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the current CPU speed instead of the maximum speed What should I do if Windows does not accept my password and returns a message Enter Onetime Password If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the po
47. e static electricity 136 6 Grasp the insulation sheet 1 tab and flip open the sheet The insulation sheet is equipped for module protection Do not pull it so hard as to damage the sheet 137 7 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows Q Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 vn 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 138 9 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation as it may cause damage to the slot and the module Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection 10 Replace the memory module compartment cover 11 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 12 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer 139 Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 3 Click System Information and System Information You can view the amount of system memory in the right pane If the additional memory
48. ed with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off 198 Peripherals What should do if cannot connect a USB device Q If applicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check if the battery is charged If you are using a printer check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet Q Try using another USB port on your computer The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Q See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device Q Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all Q USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub 199 Docking Station What should do if an error message appears when disconnect my computer from the docking station Q When any device inserted or connected to the docking station is in use you cannot disconnect your computer from the docking station Save unsaved data exit applications that are using such devices and then try again If the above does not work shut down your computer and disconnect it from the docking stati
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50. el Hardware and Sound Bluetooth Devices and Bluetooth Settings 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box 176 What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer E E E Check the suggestions in What should I do if cannot find the Bluetooth device want to communicate with page 175 Make sure the other devices are authenticated The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other Why is my Bluetooth connection slow E Q E The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communications altogether Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstacles or closer to
51. en initiates the disconnection process Once you have placed your computer back in Normal mode be sure to take your computer off the docking station Use of the computer while on the docking station may cause unstable operations 91 Lift the computer off the docking station Sess ISS 5 eos ESF SSS O ELL De a os ZEZS S ig SS A ZS i a 4 OB Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer 0 cs i es Sas _ R SA Sas a a Se SES T aA L DER A A E SS 5 a gt aS v Alternatively you can disconnect the computer from the docking station as follows 1 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Undock Make sure that a message balloon appears and the IN USE indicator light turns off Then lift the computer off the docking station Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer It is extremely important that you close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the docking station If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect the docking station completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect external sound output devices not supplied such as speakers or headphones to your computer To connect external speakers ay Make sure your speakers are designed for computer
52. en the computer is attached to the docking station Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet Plug the display cable 2 into the monitor port 8 O on the computer or on the docking station Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 amp on the computer A QD N 97 98 Connecting a TV If your computer is equipped with an HDMI output port you can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your computer see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer To connect a TV to your computer To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port you need to change the device for sound output For the detailed instructions see How do I change the sound output device page 194 Plug the power cord of your TV 1 into an AC outlet Plug one end of an HDMI cable 2 to the HDMI output port 3 on the computer and the other end to the TV Switch the input channel of the TV to external input Set up the TV configuration system A GQ N If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates 99 see the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use The HDMI cable carries both video and
53. en the port cover to access the ports behind it Pull the port cover down with your fingertip and gently pull it until it is completely out of the socket 2 Network Ethernet port page 56 Modem port page 54 17 Left DC IN port page 20 2 Microphone jack page 106 Headphones jack page 92 4 Air vent Monitor port page 94 6 HDMI output port page 94 i LINK 4 pin S400 port page 109 ExpressCard 34 slot page 48 9 Security slot 1 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station 2 On selected models only HOM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Bottom Air vents 2 Docking station connector page 86 Memory module compartment cover page 133 18 19 About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power Illuminates in green when the computer is on blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode and turns off when the computer is off or in Hibernate mode Charge q_ Illuminates while the battery pack is charging See Charging the Battery Pack page 24 for more information Media Access Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit When the indicator is unlit the memory card is not in use Built in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built in
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55. ess any key Q Press the power button on your computer If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose all unsaved data 126 If the computer is not used for a certain period of time it will enter Sleep mode To modify this you can change the Sleep mode seitings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes 127 Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the built in storage device s and power is turned off Even when the battery runs out of power no data will be lost The power indicator light is unlit in this mode If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively you can click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode cay When your computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode to be activated Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off 128 To return to
56. ff your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapter and then press the power button to turn on your computer Try reinstalling the software Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support 159 Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode To restore your computer to Normal mode 1 2 3 Close all open programs Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start Q This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this problem turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then reinstall the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 21 If the problem persists after performing the above it means th
57. finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Press the left button 3 once Press the left button twice in a row Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature You can disable enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your computer To change the touch pad settings use the VAIO Control Center Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad If you disable the touch pad before connecting a mouse you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations Using the Switch Function The Switch function provides three modes that you can customize to suit your mood or environment If for example you customize each mode for business use personal use and entertainment use you can switch the mode to your desired mode just by pressing the MODE button on your computer You can change the settings for each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window For detailed information see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch f Toggles among three modes Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the switch but
58. fingerprint you want to use for the Power on Security feature later Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center 2 Click Fingerprints and Initialize 3 Follow the on screen instructions For detailed information see the help file If you have failed to register a fingerprint follow these steps to try again 1 Place the top joint of your finger on the fingerprint sensor 1 69 70 2 Swipe your finger perpendicularly across the fingerprint sensor Place your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor scan your fingerprint from the top joint of the finger to the fingertip Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Fingerprint registration may fail if you move your finger too fast or too slow Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to scan your fingerprint You may not be able to register and or have your fingerprint s recognized if your finger is excessively dry or wet wrinkled injured dirty etc Register more than one fingerprint in case that the fingerprint sensor fails to recognize the fingerprint Be sure to clean your fingertip s and the fingerprint sensor before swiping in order to keep good recognition performance 71 Logging Onto Your System To use the fingerprint authentication function in place of password entry to log onto your system you need to set the power on hard disk and Windows passwords and configure your computer for finge
59. from your computer and is installed in another computer Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on passwords the machine password and the user password The machine password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Be sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for service to reset the password If you have set the power on password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication function you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 67 113 To add the power on password machine password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appea
60. g system on your computer The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem A brief description of the problem In Store Service amp Support available in USA only Make an appointment with a Sony certified technician at a U S Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for your VAIO PC Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with the set up of your new VAIO PC system optimization data rescue and any repair service you might need Visit the web site at www sonystyle com backstage to find the nearest location Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments Q Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard or the pointing device Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take frequent breaks while using your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes muscles or tendons Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards
61. he Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Q On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Additional Options 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel 4 Select the display setup option under Display 5 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings 103 Q On models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected you can change the Main Clone setting as follows 1 Click Start All Programs and Catalyst Control Center 2 Click CCC 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings See the help file for more information 104 Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected to the monitor port your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop The procedure for using the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other 105 To use the Multiple Monitors functi
62. ice in the window for saving the recovery password 12 Follow the on screen instructions The encryption process will start 82 Updating your BIOS with updating software such as VAIO Update changes the BIOS settings back to the default You need to repeat the steps above again It takes several hours to complete the encryption process Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting a Docking Station page 84 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones page 92 Connecting an External Display page 93 Selecting Display Modes page 101 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 104 Connecting an External Microphone page 106 Connecting a USB Device page 107 DPouooOUOUOD Connecting an i LINK Device page 109 83 84 Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer and an external display A docking station is not supplied with your computer and is available as an optional accessory Locating Ports on the Docking Station DC IN IN USE C25 UNDOCK 4 5 6 7 8 85 1 DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is powered 2 IN USE indicator page 89 UNDOCK button page 89 4 DC IN port page 86 Network Ethernet port 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 56 6 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0
63. ick Change advanced power settings and go to step 3 Otherwise click Save changes 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab Change the settings for each item 4 Click OK 130 VAIO Power Management Viewer You can view performance with the power plan that was modified with the VAIO Power Management To start the VAIO Power Management Viewer 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer 131 Protecting the Hard Disk If your computer is equipped with a built in hard disk drive then it has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards You can select the sensitivity level of the built in shock sensor to set the appropriate protection level See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer Be aware that the solid state drive is not included in the scope of the VAIO HDD Protection utility Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards you must first activate the VAIO HDD Protection To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 oa fF O N Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center Click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box Select one of the desired sensitivity level Click OK For more information see the help file included with the softw
64. ied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the computer to a power source with the AC adapter The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the battery charge functions the charge indicator turns off To select your desired maximum charge level see Using the Battery Charge Functions page 26 Lit in orange The battery pack is charging Blinks along with the green power The battery pack is running out of power Normal indicator mode Blinks along with the orange power The battery pack is running out of power Sleep mode indicator Blinks fast in orange A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge 25 Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery charge level falls below 10 you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of battery Wh
65. ile some software applications or peripheral devices are in use your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is short To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Sleep or Hibernate If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet 26 Using the Battery Charge Functions You can customize the current battery charging method using the Battery Charge Functions To make the life of battery longer enable the battery care function To enable the battery care function Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions Click Advanced Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box Select the desired maximum charge level Click OK To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information If the battery charge Capacity is low replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack O a A OO N Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life ju
66. ine is free of any line noise Q If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems Q Ifyou are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Q If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line 172 Networking What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point Q Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer Make sure power to the access point is on Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Make sure the encryption key is correct Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure To change the settings follow these steps Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options Click Change plan settings under the current power plan Click Change advanced power settings Select the Advanced settings tab Doub
67. into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Do not attempt to insert an memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the memory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Notes on using the SD memory card Q Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as of January 2009 However not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the high speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card 54 Using the Internet Before using the Internet you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet The following types of Internet connection services may be available from your ISP Fiber to the Home FTTH Digital Subscriber Line DSL Cable modem Satellite Dial up For detailed information
68. ion technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for selection as this may make your computer unstable Sony assumes no liability for any malfunctions arising from changes to the settings Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen lid with the lid closed as it may scratch the LCD screen or soil it 142 Using the Power Source see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer D Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or a shredder D You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by holding the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from
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70. isc standard USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 8 cm disc writing is not supported To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continually update the AACS key The AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc media playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates Region settings are required for some contents on DVD and BD ROM Disc media If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc playback is not possible Unless your external display is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard you cannot play or view the contents on copyright protected Blu ray Disc media some contents may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit analog video output It is strongly recommended that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality Do not use memory resident utility software when playing or writing a disc This may cause the computer to malfunction 40 Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data
71. isplay cable 2 into the DVI D port on the docking station 4 5 4 LE cate lt 4 Ifthe external computer display is equipped with an HDMI input port plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port on the computer and the other end to the HDMI input port on the computer display Your computer is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection which enables you to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected high quality contents To view the copyright protected contents connect an HDCP compliant monitor to the HDMI output port on your computer if equipped or the DVI D port on the docking station If your computer has a non compliant monitor connected you will not be able to play or view any copyright protected contents n DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a type of DVI port that supports only digital video signals no analog video signals It has 24 pins A DVI I Digital Visual Interface Integrated port supports digital video and analog video signals It has 29 pins 96 Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built in soeakers and a microphone either directly to your computer or via the optional docking station To connect a multimedia computer display The monitor port on your computer is not accessible wh
72. ith the authentication function you can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered 66 Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you first need to set up the Bluetooth function For setting up and using the Bluetooth function search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function 67 Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with additional convenience Once you have registered your fingerprint s the fingerprint authentication function offers Q A substitute for password entry Q Logging onto Windows page 71 If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account you can substitute fingerprint authentication for pass
73. kup password you specified for encryption For detailed information see the help file included with the Protector Suite QL Using the Application Launcher The application launcher feature is available on your computer for launching your preferred application executable file that is assigned to one of your fingers with a registered fingerprint Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can launch the assigned application simply by swiping the finger across the fingerprint sensor For detailed information see the help file included with the Protector Suite QL 73 Using Fingerprint Authentication with the TPM With the TPM data encryption feature using fingerprint authentication can strengthen computer security For instructions on how to use the TPM see Using the TPM page 74 To use fingerprint authentication with the TPM your computer needs to be equipped with both a fingerprint sensor and the TPM see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer For detailed information see the help file included with the Protector Suite QL Erasing the Registered Fingerprints Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data registered on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your built in storage device To erase the registered fingerprints 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO l
74. l mode from Sleep or Hibernate mode To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options Click Change plan settings under the current power plan Click Change advanced power settings Select the Advanced settings tab Double click Display O a A OO N Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for brightness adjustment 186 Q On models with an ATI video controller you may find your computer screen temporarily goes blank LY When you connect or disconnect the AC adapter Q Immediately after you start the computer with battery power To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Change when the computer sleeps under Power Options Click Change advanced power settings Scroll down the list and double click ATI Graphics Power Settings Double click the option for the ATI POWERPLAY settings Change the current option for On battery Click OK O N OQO OF FP Q N 187 What should do if the external display remains blank If you cannot change the display output with the Fn F7 keys you need to change the settings for the external display with the VAIO Control Center To change the settings launch the VAIO Control Center select the control item for the external display and then click to select the check box for changing the options to detect the external dis
75. le click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode O a A W N Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list both for On battery and Plugged in 173 What should do if cannot access the Internet E OOO CO Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 172 to change the settings Why is the data transfer speed slow E The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change
76. less LAN WLAN all your digital devices with the built in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through a network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a Local Area Network LAN through a wireless radio connection Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer The WLAN supports all normal Ethernet connectivity but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information Internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate with a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network 59 To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function you first need to set up the wireless LAN function Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function The IEEE 802 11a standard using the 5 GHz band and the IEEE 802 11n draft standard using the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz band are not available on ad hoc networks Q On models with the SmartWi Connection Utility Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up the wireless LAN function See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information To access this on screen guide
77. logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password 3 Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The Hard Disk Password entry screen appears Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key Enter the current password once and then a new password twice Press the Enter key Press the Enter key when the success message appears Press the Esc key and then the lt or key to select the Exit tab Press the or key to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key O OO NOOA A 120 To remove the hard disk password 1 2 O ON OO OO Ff Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The Hard Disk Password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the
78. media may damage both your computer and the media 48 Using Other Modules Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot for transferring data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide module Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot 400 If the module does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer To remove an ExpressCard module Zn To remove the ExpressCard module when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 4 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop Follow the on screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module O a A Q N Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out 49 50 Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot You can use this slot to transfer d
79. n virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 119 and 802 11n draft standard multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 111 standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer The IEEE 802 11b g standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz band The IEEE 802 119 standard provides higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b standard The IEEE 802 11a standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 5 GHz band The IEEE 802 11n draft standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz band Wireless LAN devices using the 2 4 GHz band cannot communicate with devices using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are different The 2 4 GHz band used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same band are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken
80. not be encrypted because they have system attributes Do not change the system attributes of the files in the folders below The following folders are invisible by default Q Folders containing basic user keys and others C lt username gt All Users Infineon TPM Software 2 0 BackupData C lt username gt All Users Infineon TPM Software 2 0 PlatformKeyData C lt username gt All Users Infineon TPM Software 2 0 RestoreData C lt username gt All Users is a shortcut to C ProgramData C lt username gt lt account gt AppData Roaming Infineon TPM Software 2 0 UserKeyData 76 Q Do not encrypt any one of the following archive backup or token files There will be no way to restore them if you carelessly encrypt them Sony assumes no liability for any troubles and damages arising out of your careless encryption of the following files and folders including them E Automatic backup file Default file name SPSystemBackup xml Default path None Clicking Browse displays the lt userfolder gt Documents Security Platform window Storage folder for automatic backup data Default folder name SPSystemBackup The folder is created as the subfolder for the SPSystemBackup xml file Token file for restoring the TPM configuration Default file name SPEmRecToken xml Default path Removable media FD USB memory etc Key and certificate backup file Default file name SpBackupArchive xml Default path None Clicking Browse displays the lt
81. nts 144 Do not use your computer directly on your lap The temperature of the base of the unit will rise during normal operation and over time could result in discomfort or burns Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 Make sure you disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before cleaning your computer To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged back up your data regularly 145 UY Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to malfunction To open the computer hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with the other To carry the computer with the lid open be sure to hold the computer
82. nual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches 175 Bluetooth Technology What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer E Q Q Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer You cannot use the Bluetooth function when your computer is in a power saving mode Bring the computer back to Normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet 10 meters of each other What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device want to communicate with E Q Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on See the other device s manual for more information If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer follow these steps 1 Click Start Control Pan
83. ogo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab 4 Press the key to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key 5 At the confirmation prompt select Continue and press the Enter key The fingerprint data registered on the fingerprint sensor is erased automatically after your system restarts 74 Using the TPM The Trusted Platform Module TPM is embedded in selected models only and provides your computer with basic security functions In combination with the TPM you can encrypt and decrypt your data to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group TCG and also called security chips see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer 75 Important Notice Q Do not encrypt the files containing keys to be used for encryption and the folders that include such files Encrypting the files in the folders containing basic user keys and others using the Encrypting File System EFS will disable you to launch your TPM software and decrypt the encrypted data in the following cases Q The TPM software has been installed Q The platform has been initialized Q The EFS function has been enabled in user initialization process With the default settings the files in the folders below can
84. on The monitor port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function Otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not expand a single window across two displays Otherwise your software may not work properly set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display Q On models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Q On models with the NVIDIA or ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization 3 Right click the number 2 monitor and select Attached 4 Click OK At the confirmation prompt click Yes n Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function 106 Connecting an External Microphone If you use a sound input device for example to chat over the Internet you need to connect an external microphone not Supplied To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone c
85. on Q When the battery pack is running out of power you cannot disconnect your computer from the docking station Charge the battery pack or shut down the computer and then try again Q Be sure to return to the originally logged on user before disconnecting your computer from the docking station Disconnecting it as any other user may cause malfunctions For switching users see Windows Help and Support 200 Trademarks 2009 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Sony the Sony logo VAIO the VAIO logo Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo MagicGate OpenMG OpenMG X Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO HG Memory Stick Micro M2 the Memory Stick logo Memory Stick Export Memory Stick Import Micro Vault Micro Vault EX MOTION EYE Sony Style DVgate DVgate Plus i LINK VAIO DIGITAL STUDIO VAIO Media VAIO Media Music Server VAIO Media Photo Server VAIO Media Console VAIO Sphere VAIO World VAIO Zone Vegas VAIO Media Video Server Click to BD G Sensor like no other Handycam LocationFree LocationFree Player SonicStage SonicFlow SmartWi ATRAC and ATRACSplus are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Intel Centrino Core Celeron Xenon and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Media Windows Mobile Windows
86. on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet ask your ISP ay To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function you need to set up the wireless LAN network See Using the Wireless LAN page 58 for more information COUO CO When you connect your computer to the Internet be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats If your computer is not equipped with a built in modem you may need to connect an external modem device for example a USB telephone modem a DSL modem or a cable modem to your computer For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration see the manual that came with your modem 55 To connect a telephone cable 1 The following procedure applies to models with a built in modem only Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port 4 on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 amp a Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the built in modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet
87. ons in this section may not be available on your computer see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature CDCooUoOUOUUOD Do not remove the hard disk drive from your computer To avoid damaging your solid state drive Q Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the solid state drive Q Do not remove the solid state drive from your computer 153 Using Fingerprint Authentication Q The fingerprint authentication technology does not ensure complete user authentication or complete protection of your data and hardware Sony assumes no liability for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint sensor The fingerprint recognition rate depends on your operating conditions and varies among individuals as well Be sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the built in storage device especially in the encrypted archives created with the File Safe feature before sending y
88. 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 license agreement Sony Corporation is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings made to your computer external recording media or recording devices or any relevant losses including when recordings are not made due to reasons including your computer failure or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of your computer failure or repair undertaken to your computer Sony Corporation will not restore recover or replicate the recorded contents made to your computer external recording media or recording devices under any c
89. our computer for repair Sony assumes no liability for any loss or modification of your data that might have occurred during the course of repair In case the built in storage device has to be initialized for example after the repair work the fingerprint templates will be lost You will have to register them all over again The maintenance and management of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liability for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data registered on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your built in storage device See Erasing the Registered Fingerprints page 73 for the detailed procedure A fingerprint sensor may malfunction or be damaged if you scratch its surface with Q asolid or sharp pointed object Q fine objects for example swiping a finger covered with dirt across the fingerprint sensor Discharge static electricity from your finger by touching a metallic object especially during dry seasons e g winter before scanning your fingerprint Static electricity may cause the fingerprint sensor to malfunction 154 Using the TPM O Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer Q Although y
90. our computer is provided with the TPM security functions these functions do not ensure complete protection of your data and hardware Sony assumes no liability for any problems and damages arising out of your use of the functions Q After you have installed the Infineon TPM Professional Package you need to set a few TPM passwords on your computer Without these passwords you will not be able to restore any TPM protected data Be sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people Q Be sure to make backup copies of the latest emergency recovery archive file emergency recovery token file password reset token file and personal secret file and keep them safe and private from other people before sending your computer for repair The data stored in the TPM that is embedded on the motherboard may be lost or corrupted during the course of repair Q During the course of repair the TPM will also be replaced if the motherboard needs replacement In such a case use the backup copies of the emergency recovery archive file emergency recovery token file password reset token file and personal secret file to restore the TPM configuration Q Be sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the built in storage device before sending your computer for repair The built in storage device may be initialized and returned after the repair work and in such a case you will not be able to restore the data on the device using the back
91. owing Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security updates follow these steps Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates Click Start All Programs Norton Internet Security and LiveUpdate 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the updates 166 Battery How do find the battery charging status You can check the charge indicator for the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 24 for more information When is my computer using AC power When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should I recharge the battery pack Q When the battery charge level falls below 10 Q When both the charge and power indicator lights blink Q When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should replace the battery pack If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced To check the battery charge cap
92. ows Password To change the Windows password Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts Click Change your password In the Current password field enter your current password In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter a new password N OO Of FP D DN Click Change password To remove the Windows password Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts In the Current password field enter the current password that you want to remove 1 2 3 4 Click Remove your password 5 6 Click Remove password 122 123 Using the VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior To use the VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed ay For more information about each option see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center some of the control items will not be visible if you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user 124 Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode your computer has two distinct power s
93. p down list and click Next Select your operating system and click Next Click VAIO Recovery Center Click Restore Complete System and Start Select Skip and click Next You will be prompted to select whether or not to keep the VAIO Value added contents Select No and click Next Follow the on screen instructions The above procedure involves system recovery The applications and data you added on the storage drive before reducing the volume of the recovery partition will all be lost Once you have reduced the volume of the recovery partition you need the recovery disc s for later system recovery 164 How do check the volume of the recovery partition Your built in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage 2 Click Disk Management under Storage in the left pane The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the center pane 165 system Security How can protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing the foll
94. password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 117 Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your built in storage device If you enable the hard disk password this adds an extra level of security When adding the hard disk password you must set both the master and user passwords The master password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to reset the user password in the BIOS setup screen The user password is provided to lock your built in storage device Once you set the user password you will have to enter the password along with the power on password if set after the VAIO logo appears You cannot start your computer with the master password If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails which is critical to password entry no bypass is possible and the data stored on the built in Storage device will not be accessible There is NO RESET of this password You will have to replace the built in storage device at your own expense and lose all the data originally stored on the device Be sure to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people If you have set the hard disk password in conjunction with the fingerp
95. pdating Your Computer page 29 What should do if cannot write data to CD media Q Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver Q If you are using a CD R RW disc with an adhesive label affixed replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage What should I do if cannot write data to DVD media Q Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Q Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Some brands of DVD recordable media do not work Why can t write data to Blu ray Disc media Q Check if your optical disc drive supports the Blu ray Disc writing function L BD R Disc media are not rewritable You cannot add or erase data to or from the BD R Disc media 183 Display Why did my screen go blank Q Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Sleep mode press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 124 for more information Q Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit Q If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack
96. play Then use the Fn F7 keys to change the display output How do run Windows Aero To run Windows Aero follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab Click OK For information about the Windows Aero features such as Windows Flip 3D see Windows Help and Support a A O N 188 Printing What should do if cannot print a document E Q Q Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Printer under Hardware and Sound Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This di
97. r and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder ay The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i LINK device See the manual that came with the device for more information You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick when using an i LINK connection 111 Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities Setting the Password page 112 Using the VAIO Control Center page 123 Using the Power Saving Modes page 124 Using the VAIO Power Management page 129 Protecting the Hard Disk page 131 UOO CDO CO 112 Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer the power on password and the hard disk password Once you have set the power on password you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your built in storage device If you set the hard disk password other users will not be able to access the data without knowing the password even if the password protected built in storage device is removed
98. r computer ora mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables at a range of up to 33 feet 10 meters in an open area To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function you first need to set up the Bluetooth function Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function Q On models with the SmartWi Connection Utility Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up the Bluetooth function See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start All Programs and SmartWi Connection Utility 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help Q On models without the SmartWi Connection Utility Search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to set up and use the Bluetooth function 63 Notes on using the Bluetooth function Q The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions Q Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer OoouovovodoOORUL Size of file being exchanged Q Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standar
99. r low light compensation option in the properties window 36 Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The drive tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place 37 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc 38 Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs and Blu ray Disc media depending on the model you purchased See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of media PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD DVD R DVD R DVD RDL DVD RDL DVD BD pp pyRE ROM CD CD_ Extra RW ROM Video RW RW RAM 2 ROM DVD RW R DL RAM Blu ray Disc PR S Combo l The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs
100. remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Never affix an adhesive label to a disc This will affect the use of the disc and may result in irreparable damage 148 Using the Battery Pack Q Q Q D OOO LO Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing For your safety Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are provided with this product If either of these items needs to be replaced during the life of the product be sure to use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter Information about compatible models can be found at the following URLs LY For customers in USA and Canada http www sony com vaio LJ For customers in Latin American countries or areas http www sony net Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any losses or damages arising from Q The use of non genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer Q The disassembly alteration of or tampering with any Sony battery pack While the battery pack is
101. rint authentication function you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 67 118 To add the hard disk password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The Hard Disk Password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key Select Continue on the warning screen and press the Enter key Enter the master password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long Enter the user password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Press the Esc key and then the lt or key to select the Exit tab Press the or key to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 119 Changing Removing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO
102. rprint authentication For setting the power on hard disk and Windows passwords see Setting the Password page 112 For detailed information see the help file included with the Protector Suite QL Logging onto Windows If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account you can substitute fingerprint authentication for Windows password entry To log onto Windows swipe the registered finger across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log on screen appears Power on Security feature If you have set the power on password page 112 and or the hard disk password page 117 you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer 72 Using the Password Bank Once you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for web sites in the Password Bank you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering information required to access the password protected web sites For detailed information see the help file included with the Protector Suite QL You may not be able to use the Password Bank feature depending on the web site you access Using the File Safe Feature With the File Safe feature you can create an encrypted archive to include a file and or folder for protection against unauthorized access The encrypted archive can be decrypted or unlocked for included file folder access by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor or entering the bac
103. rs If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 114 To add the power on password user password Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key 4 Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 6 Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key
104. sables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel When your printer is connected to the optional docking station check to see if the docking station is connected to an AC power source O a A W N 189 Microphone What should do if my microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer How can prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem Q Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Q Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone 190 Speakers What should do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers Q E E Q If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Press them once again The volume may have been minimized by the Fn F3 keys Keep pressing the Fn F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar What should do if my external speakers do not work Q TE m a Check the suggestions in What should I do if do no
105. se steps 1 2 oO a A Q Turn on your computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or key to select Boot Press the or key to select your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key Press the or key to select the device to which you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key What should do if cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears 163 How do reduce the volume of the recovery partition Your built in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for the system recovery is stored If your computer includes a solid state drive you might want to reduce the volume of the recovery partition by following these steps 1 oOo oo Ff Q N N Insert a recovery disc into the optical disc drive while your computer is on turn off the computer and then turn it on once again Use recovery disc s you created upon delivery of your computer Select your keyboard layout from the dro
106. so that the computer can run more efficiently LY Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions Q VAIO Update 4 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 4 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer DoOUOUDODKOOOUOUOODOD Using the Keyboard page 31 Using the Touch Pad page 33 Using the Switch Function page 34 Using the Built in Camera page 35 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 36 Using the Memory Stick page 43 Using Other Modules Memory Cards page 48 Using the Internet page 54 Using the Network LAN page 56 Using the Wireless LAN page 58 Using the Bluetooth Function page 62 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 67 Using the TPM page 74 30 31 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model specific tasks Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching Fn 0X F2 speaker switch Turns on and off the built in soeakers and the headphones Fn a F3 F4 speaker volume Changes the built in speaker volume level To increase the volume keep pressing the Fn F4 keys or press the Fn F4 keys and then the 4 or gt key To
107. st by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper At the confirmation prompt click OK 27 Removing the Battery Pack You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch 1 inward 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch 2 inward put your fingertip underneath the tab 3 on the battery pack and lift the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and then slide it away from the computer 28 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and then Shut Down 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off 29 Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications
108. t Setup and then press the Enter key After your system restarts select Execute in the confirmation window and then press the Enter key cay You can also disable the TPM and clear the TPM configuration in the BIOS setup screen Before enabling the TPM be sure to set the power on and hard disk passwords to protect against unauthorized modification of the TPM configuration If the TPM is enabled it will take longer before the VAIO logo appears due to security checks at computer startup You will not be able to access any TPM protected data if you clear the TPM ownership Before clearing the TPM configuration be sure to make backup copies of the TPM protected data 79 To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme txt in the C infineon Readme folder Then double click setup exe in the C Infineon folder to install the package To install this package you must have administrative rights on the computer You need to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package Without these passwords you will not be able to restore any TPM protected data or backup files Be sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people To initialize and configure the TPM See the on screen documentation for detailed information To open the documentation click Start All Programs Infineon Security Platform Solution and Help The maintenance and management of TPM protec
109. t hear sound from my headphones or audio video controller Check the SCMS T settings If your headphones or audio video controller does not support SCMS T content protection you need to connect the device using the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile A2DP Follow these steps 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Bluetooth Devices 2 Right click the icon for the device that you want to connect using the A2DP and select Control 3 Click to cancel the Connect to a device only if it supports SCMS T content protection check box under SCMS T Settings 179 Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 2 3 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer Remove the disc from the optical disc drive Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Handling Discs page 147 for instructions What should do if the drive tray does not open E E E E D Make sure your computer is on Press the drive eject button If the drive eject button does not work click Start and Computer right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive Try restarting your computer
110. t hear sound from the built in speakers page 190 Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information 191 Touch Pad What should do if the touch pad does not work Q Q Q E D You may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Touch Pad page 33 Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer If the pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work press the Windows key once and then the gt key several times select Restart with the or key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the and keys and then Restart with the or key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data 192 Keyboard What should do if the keyboard config
111. ted data must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liability for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management 80 Using BitLocker Drive Encryption with the TPM BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data encryption feature that is available on models with Windows Vista Ultimate Enabling BitLocker Drive Encryption in conjunction with the TPM encrypts all data on the built in storage device For detailed information on how to use and configure BitLocker Drive Encryption see Windows Help and Support see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer Notes on using BitLocker Drive Encryption E Be sure to initialize the TPM with the Infineon TPM Professional Package before enabling BitLocker Drive Encryption If you enable it without initializing the TPM a TPM owner password is not generated so you will not be able to configure the Infineon TPM Professional Package The Infineon TPM Professional Package does not make a backup copy of a file recovery password for BitLocker Drive Encryption An additional BitLocker system partition S drive has been pre configured This system partition uses 1 5 GB of your total built in storage device volume You must enable the TPM in the BIOS setup screen in order to turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption Do not encrypt data on a storage device such as a USB flash memory device on which a recovery key is stored using BitLocker Drive Encryption
112. ter by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart oF O N What should do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive Q Ifthe disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature 194 Audio Video What should do if cannot use my digital video camcorder If a message appears stating that the i LINK device is disconnected or turned off the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder Unplug the cable and plug it in once again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 109 for more information How do turn off the Windows startup sound To turn off the Windows startup sound follow these steps 1 a fF O N Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Sounds tab click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box Click OK How do change the sound output device If you do not hear sound from the device connected to a port such as the USB port HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack you need to change the device for sound output 1 oF N Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices un
113. the AC outlet COOCOO DO O Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction 143 Handling Your Computer E Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer unplug it and remove the battery pack You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Q Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Q Direct sunlight Q Excessive dust Q Moisture or rain Q Mechanical vibration or shock Q Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Q Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C Q High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the equipment may cause the computer to malfunction Use your computer on a solid stable surface Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal overheating Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs blankets couches or beds or near draperies that may block its air ve
114. the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 172 to change the settings 174 How do avoid data transfer interruptions E OU OO O When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 172 to change the settings What are channels Q Q Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the ma
115. the device to which it is connected Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected Why can t use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function For more details search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support 177 Can use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on use of Bluetooth devices to avoid radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth function on the computer is permitted Why can t use the Bluetooth function when log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth function may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights Why can t use the Bluetooth devices when switch users If you switch users without logging off your system the Bluetooth devices will not work Be sure to log off before switching users To log off your system click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Log Off Why can t exchange business card data with a mobile phone The business card exchange function is not supported 178 What should do if do no
116. to a disc E Q Q Q Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc Do not attach or disconnect your computer to or from the docking station optional while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs you should follow these recommendations E E Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R or CD RW media Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM media You may not be able to play some of Blu ray Disc contents on your computer or the computer may become unstable during Blu ray Disc playback To play such contents normally download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update For information on how to use the VAIO Update see Updating Your Computer page 29 Depending on system environment you may find sound interruptions and or dropped frames during AVC HD playback Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is playing a disc 41 Notes
117. tomatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode change the corresponding power saving mode setting To change the setting see Using the Power Saving Modes page 124 170 Internet What should do if my modem does not work Q Q Q E O O Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the modem port on your computer and the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure that the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line Follow these steps to check the settings 1 a A O N Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Phone and Modem Options On the Modems tab check that your modem is listed On the Dialing Rules tab check the location information is correct 171 Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 92 V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your ISP do any of the following Q Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone l
118. ton assignments and the wallpaper SETTING button assigned to each mode Switch buttons page 13 Execute the corresponding tasks that you assigned to the switch buttons The default button assignments may be different depending on the model you purchased 35 Using the Built in Camera Your computer is equipped with a built in MOTION EYE camera With the preinstalled image capture software you can perform the following operations Q Capturing still images and movies Q Sensing and capturing object movements for monitoring purposes U Editing captured data ay Turning on the computer activates the built in camera Video conference is possible with the appropriate software Launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in camera Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in camera You cannot operate the built in camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software To use the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start All Programs ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2 and WebCam Companion 2 2 Click the desired icon in the main window For detailed information on how to use the software see the help file included with the software r When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place click the Capture icon or the Record icon in the main window and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light o
119. tor either directly to your computer or via the optional docking station To connect a projector The monitor port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet Plug a display cable 2 into the monitor port 3 O on the computer or on the docking station Plug an audio cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the port and jack on the projector 6 A QD N 101 Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to use as the primary monitor If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 104 for more information The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer see the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer 102 To select a display The monitor port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Turn on the external display before turning on your computer Q On models with t
120. up copies of the emergency recovery archive file emergency recovery token file password reset token file and personal secret file Q Make sure you set up the automatic backup operations after completing the TPM initialization wizard If the window containing the Run automatic backup now check box is displayed after the setup select the check box and update the backup files The restore process using the backup files may fail if you do not set up the automatic backup operations Q The maintenance and management of TPM protected data must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liability for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management 155 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs L For customers in USA http esupport sony com EN VAIO L For customers in Canada http www sony ca support Q For customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com LA Q For customers in Brazil http esupport sony com BR Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Computer page 157 System Security page 165 Battery page 166 Built in Camera page 168 Internet page 170 Networking page 172 Bluetooth Technology page 175 DOoOoUOUWUOUO
121. uration is wrong The language layout of your computer s keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator light is unlit If the Num lock indicator is lit press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters 193 Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait until the indicator light on the floppy disk drive turns off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by plugging the USB cable into the USB port Restart the compu
122. use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Connect external speakers 1 to the headphones jack 2 N with a speaker cable 3 not supplied 92 93 Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display not supplied to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Connect the power cord of your external display after connecting all other cables 94 Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor either directly to your computer or via the optional docking station To connect a computer display The monitor port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station The DVI D port on the docking station is functional only on models with the ATI video controller If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other end into an AC outlet If you want to connect an analog monitor plug the display cable 2 into the monitor port 3 O on the computer or on the docking station 95 3 Ifyou want to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable 2 to an HDMI to DVI D adapter 3 and plug one end of the HDMI cable 4 to the HDMI to DVI D adapter 3 and the other end to the HDMI output port 5 on the computer if equipped or plug the d
123. userfolder gt Documents Security Platform window PSD backup file Default file name SpPSDBackup fsb Default path None Clicking Browse displays the lt userfolder gt Documents Security Platform window 77 Q Do not encrypt any one of the following password reset token or secret files There will be no way to reset the password if you carelessly encrypt them Sony assumes no liability for any troubles and damages arising out of your careless encryption of the following files and folders including them Q Password reset token file Default file name SPPwdResetToken xml Default path Removable media FD USB memory etc Q Password reset secret file Default file name SPPwdResetSecret xml Default path Removable media FD USB memory etc 78 Configuring the TPM To use the embedded TPM you need to 1 2 3 Enable the TPM in the BIOS setup screen Install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Initialize and configure the TPM To enable the TPM in the BIOS setup screen 1 2 O ao A Q Turn on your computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to select the Security tab the or key to select Change TPM State and then the Enter key Press the or key to select Enable and then the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exi
124. wer button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator light turns off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock and Caps lock indicators are unlit If both or either of the lights is lit press the Num Lk or Num Lock key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password 161 What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Q Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software Q On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should do if cannot remember the power on password If you have forgotten the power on password contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 Why doesn t my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your screen to turn off Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver 162 How can change the boot device order You can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order Follow the
125. with both hands P cB SS E Q Usea carrying case specially designed to carry your computer 146 Handling the Built in Camera Q Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built in camera as it may cause scratches on the cover and such scratches will appear on the captured images Q Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built in camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause the camera to malfunction Q The built in camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port Q Clean the lens protection cover of the built in camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the cover is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the cover as it is sensitive to pressure 147 Handling Discs Q Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below Q Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents Such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static soray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edges and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out U If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any
126. word entry when logging onto Windows Q Power on Security feature page 71 If you have set the power on password page 112 and or the hard disk password page 117 you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer Q Password Bank for quick web site access page 72 You can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering information user accounts passwords etc required to access the password protected web sites Q File Safe feature to encrypt decrypt data page 72 With the File Safe feature you can encrypt files and folder to create an encrypted archive To decrypt or access such encrypted archives you can use the fingerprint authentication or enter the password you specified for encryption Q Application launcher function for quick application access page 72 Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application 68 Registering a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication function you must register your fingerprint s in your computer Set the Windows password on your computer before registration See Adding the Windows Password page 121 for the detailed instructions To register a fingerprint Up to 10 fingerprints can be registered for each user and up to 21 fingerprints can be registered for logging onto your system using the Power on Security feature You can also select the
127. y has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing experience External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit operating system You may find differences in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the 64 bit operating system Ee How to find specifications Some features options and supplied items may not be available on your computer To find out about the configuration of your computer visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs L For customers in USA htto esupport sony com EN VAIO L For customers in Canada http Awww sony ca support Q For customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com LA Q For customers in Brazil http esupport sony com BR Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer 1 J m 2 J Printed Documentation Quick Start Guide An overview of components connection set up information etc Safety Information Safety guidelines and owner information On screen Documentation Help and Support General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer To access

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