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Sony VGN-NS101E/L User's Guide

1. Memory Stick slot page 50 On selected models only 2 Your computer supports both standard and Duo size Memory Stick lt 15 gt Getting Started 1 DC IN port page 21 call 5 Network Ethernet port page 79 3 Modem port page 60 lt 16 gt Getting Started Right Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 73 Optical disc drive page 37 Optical disc drive indicator page 19 Drive eject button page 37 Manual eject hole page 134 Security slot Support high full low speeds e e a e e El lt 17 gt Getting Started Left Air vent Monitor port page 66 Microphone jack page 72 Headphones jack page 65 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 73 LINK 4 pin S400 port page 77 ExpressCard 34 slot page 46 Support high full low speeds A le BENE lt 18 gt Getting Started Battery connector page 22 Air vents Memory module compartment cover page 97 co N E lt 19 gt Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power llluminates in green when the computer is on blinks slowly in orange while
2. Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Office Ready Microsoft Corp A For customers in USA and Canada Web site htip support microsoft com lt 162 gt Support Options Microsoft Office Professional 2007 60 Day Trial Version This trial software will work only for 60 days after you first use it You will not be able to use the software if you do not activate it as described the first time you use the software You can activate the software by Internet Internet service charges may apply If you want to keep using the software after the 60 day trial period you must convert to the perpetual version You can convert online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees Microsoft Corp A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com 60 Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office I The Microsoft Office 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Mi
3. To return to Normal mode Press the power button The computer returns to its normal state If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode lt 92 p AVA 1 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with 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 Properties To select a power plan 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select your desired power plan To change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window Change the
4. If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Press them once again O OOO 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 O If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information A Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar O Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To change the sound output device see How do change the sound output device page 151 lt 146 p AVA 1 Troubleshooting What should do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers A If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information A The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Press them once again A 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 A Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar O Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To change the sound output device see How do change the sound output device page 151 Vado lt 147 Troubleshooting
5. Memory Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media lt 53 AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of data files saved in the 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 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 Stick icon and select Format Click Restore device defaults ha Q N a The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not select NTFS from the File system drop down list as it may cause a malfunction Ln The formatting process will be completed more quickly if
6. Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual lt 417 gt AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 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 lt 18 Using Your VAIO Computer Vai If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer ONLO Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove an ExpressCard module oar wn To remove an 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 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out Gently take hold
7. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGN NS100 Series NAO ONLO Contents Bere Us a A ed o chase i LI 6 Documentation ariano pda 7 Ergonomic Gonsiderations oia daa ladina 10 Getting State ita a aaa ea A 12 Locating Controls and Ports vico Rae Rail 13 About the Indicator Lights esni se ciate aan Ae be ds 19 Connecting a Power SOUrce i i tarro inedito 21 Usingthe Battery Pack a a lia agi a 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ui 29 Using Your VAIO Computer ia la ia 30 PE AN 31 Using the Touch Pad ld a lit iaa tease diets 32 Using Special function BUON Sasiia aate e a tq tte 33 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive i 37 Using the ExpressCard Module ii 46 Using the Memory Stick irsini uei ae oi iaia 50 Using the SD Memo Gard leali A a ai aa 56 Using the Internet gta loi anelli dial AA pie 60 Using Wireless LAN WLAN res eine asia igloo A lea 61 ONLO Using Peripheral Devices ors cave a i 64 Connecting External Speakers cuina oia 65 Connecting an External Display aprano iaia 66 Selecting Display Mod eS letale iii eil alal 69 Using the Multiple Monitors Function conan o cnn rr nono nrn nr nnn nn nn n rr anna rrnn ran nnnnnnnnnnncnnrnnnnnnnininns 70 Connecting an External Microphone ii 72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device ii 73
8. 1 Troubleshooting Mouse What should do if my computer does not recognize my mouse Q Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port Q Restart your computer with your mouse connected What should do if the pointer does not move when use my mouse O Make sure another mouse is not connected O Ifthe pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window Q Ifthe Alt F4 keys do not work press the Windows key once and then the gt key several times select Restart with the 4 or Y key and press the Enter key to restart your computer A If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the and gt keys and then Restart with the 4 or Y key and press the Enter key to restart your computer A If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data lt 145 AVA 1 Troubleshooting Speakers What should do if my external speakers do not work O If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use
9. AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card Do not remove an SD memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is lit If you do the card or its data may become damaged To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is unlit 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot 60 AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable not supplied and have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 i a ee 1 Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and
10. Gonnecting a Print rizi aaa Bin eee IA alain acia 76 GComnecting ani LINK D VICS aro rie sad 77 Connecting to a Network LAN asaleie snai ii iii ala 79 Customizing Your VAIO Computer i 80 Setting the Password Jana A ea 81 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center iii 86 Using the Power Saving MOdeS wives eleva edo ttss 87 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ii 92 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ii 94 Adding and Removing MemMory ii 95 ONLO Precautions aorin tie Ral A A E E D EE TOE A DANE EE E ei 101 Handling the COD Scroll lala tend aa aik ee 102 Using the Power SQUICO ee scsi acces aaa lille bianca a ee EA 103 Handling Your Computer int 104 Handling the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 106 Handling Floppy DISKS ccc ecient edie Pr a y a a a i 107 Handling DISCS td ed dd 108 Using the Battery PaCK riiseni arca iaia a a AA iaia aa 109 UsingiFeadphones aiuiieo ee A aeneon rali related 111 Handling the Memory Stick issiima a aaea Eaa aSa aAa aE Raia da a tiaan 112 Handling the Hard Disk conocio di A AE palio AN R 113 Updating Your Computer ai tee iaia Riel ail 114 TOUDIESHOOMI c aaa a iii A A ETN 115 Compute AESA ili aa a A E A acido 117 System SOCUMIty ia A O iano 123 A 124 Built in MOTION EYE Camera 126 Internet cile ieee vie eee alari elia 129 NetWork iento desta nono ja asi 131 OpticalDisC
11. 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 lt 71 gt AVA 1 Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings A You can also change the muting S1 button assignment to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the muting S1 button To change the muting S1 button assignment press and hold the muting S1 button to display the window for changing the assignment For details on the muting S1 button see Using Special function Buttons page 33 Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function ONLO sieves Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat over the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone not supplied To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 Make sure your microphone is desig
12. Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 TA AVA 1 Support Options VAIO Launcher Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 VAIO Media plus Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media plus brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 VAIO Movie Story Sony Electronics Inc Bringing pictures and video to life with this simple to use application For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 VAIO MusicBox Sony Electronics Inc Select and play songs that are automatically categorized into moods For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 lt lt 167 a AVA 1 Support Options VAIO Update 4 Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Update helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 VAIO Video amp Pho
13. Vegas VAIO Media Video Server Click to BD G Sensor like no other CLIE CLIE Files CLIE Launcher CLIE Memo Handycam LocationFree LocationFree Player SonicStage SonicFlow SmartWi ImageStation ATRAC and ATRAC3plus 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 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 PS 2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation Blu ray Disc and the Blu ray Disc logo are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association SD Logo is a trademark D SDHC Logo is a trademark es 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 VANTO lt 170 gt Trademarks 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
14. currently using A The power management function of your computer may be active Check the CPU performance lt 127 AVA 1 Troubleshooting Why does movie playback show dropped frames when my computer is running on the battery The battery pack is running out of power Connect your computer to an AC power source Why do the images captured by the built in MOTION EYE camera flicker This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the 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 MOTION EYE 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 O the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction lt 128 gt AVA 1 Troubleshooting Why can t use the built in MOTION EYE camera O The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera Q Ifthe problem persists you must reinstall the driver software for the camera Follow th
15. narrower communication range or broken wireless connections lt 63 p Using Your VAIO Computer 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 lt 64 AVA 1 Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting External Speakers page 65 Connecting an External Display page 66 Selecting Display Modes p
16. Follow these steps 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 Press the lt or key to select Boot Press the 4 or Y key to select your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key Press the 4 or key to select the device to which you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key oa DO 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 Vado lt 122 gt Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your screen to turn off Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the 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 How do check the volume of the recovery partition Your built in storage device contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps See the online sp
17. 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 lt 43 gt AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired CD software to play the CD Ifthe Audio CD window appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive If the AutoPlay window appears click Burn files to disc and follow the on screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears 2 Open the folder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder 3 Close the disc folder lt 44 p AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications 2 Inserta DVD into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired DVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Close all running software applications 3 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 4 If nothing appears on the desktop click St
18. Internet The Connect to the Internet window appears 3 Click Dial up Follow the on screen instructions o 61 aa AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with 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 This eliminates the need to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet connectivity but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information Internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate with a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network To use the wireless LAN function You need to set up the wireless LAN network with the SmartWi Connection Utility 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 Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth which is
19. Intuit Inc QU For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support Roxio Easy Media Creator 10 Suite Sonic Solutions A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support sonic com SmartWi Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components wireless LAN wireless WAN and Bluetooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 lt TA AVA 1 Support Options SonicStage Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CDs DVDs or audio files in WAV format For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 VAIO Control Center Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 VAIO Hardware Diagnostic
20. Sleep mode and display settings as needed 2 If you need to change the advanced settings click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3 Otherwise click Save changes 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab Change the settings for each item 4 Click OK lt 93 p AVA 1 Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Power Management Viewer You can view performance with the power plan that was modified with the VAIO Power Management To start VAIO Power Management Viewer 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer VAIO eter Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that A You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module O You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer A You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 155 lt 95 e AVAN 1 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you
21. Web site http help aol com help lt 160 gt AVA 1 Support Options Click to Disc Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to Disc allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video contents straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera You can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from creating your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 30 Day Trial Corel Corporation Edit enhance and share digital photos A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www corel com support eBay eBay Inc QU For customers in USA and Canada Web site htip pages ebay com help index html lt 161 gt AVA 1 Support Options Magic i Visual Effects ArcSoft Inc A smart and simple webcam application designed to enhance users video chat experience through frames effects and themes Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www arcsoft com support Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp A For customers in USA and Canada Web site htip support microsoft com
22. 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 screw indicated by the arrow below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover AVAN LO meted Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity Remove the currently installed memory module as follows 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 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging lt 99 p Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard If you want to install only one memory module be sure to use the slot closer to the back of your computer 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 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 1
23. are saved to the hard disk drive 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 87 Fn 5 F12 hibernate lt 32 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad ne J Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature You can disable enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your computer To change the touch pad settings click Start All Programs VAIO Control Center Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse you will be able to use only the keyboard fo
24. dini a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 5 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop Follow the on screen instructions to remove the floppy disk drive Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer oar wn lt 76 gt AVA 1 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer You lt 77 gt AVA 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices Q Your computer is equipped with an i LINK port which you can use to connect an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder A The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices that are generally powered through i LINK ports A The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps However the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external devi
25. 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 Disc 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 Vai 8 cm disc writing is not supported To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continuously you need to update the AACS key Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc media playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates Region settings are required for some contents on DVDs and BD ROM Disc media If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc playback is not possible Unless your external display is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard you cannot play or view the contents on copyright protecte
26. mouse 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 VANTO dilb Before Use A 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 A Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency A Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor lt 12 gt AVAN O Getting Started 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
27. not write protected or disable the write protect feature Vado lt 150 gt Troubleshooting Audio Video What should do if cannot use my DV 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 itin once again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 77 for more information Vai 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 LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions How do turn off the Windows startup sound To turn off the Windows startup sound follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Sounds tab click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box Click OK a fF ODN Vado lt 151 gt Troubleshooting How do I change
28. of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot lt 49 gt Using Your VAIO Computer lt 50 AVA O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage o E AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer 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 and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo formats with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities A You can insert a Duo size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor 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 the adaptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot For the latest information about the Memory Stick visit the Memory Stick web site at http www memorystick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that are available as of May 2008 However not all Memory Stick that meet the same specifications as the comp
29. 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 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard and or the IEEE 802 11n draft standard The IEEE 802 11b g standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth The IEEE 802 119 standard provides high speed communications faster than the IEEE 802 11b standard The IEEE 802 11a standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 5 GHz bandwidth The IEEE 802 11n draft standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth Wireless LAN devices using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with devices using the 5 GHz bandwidth because the frequencies are different The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed
30. the taskbar ha Q N a Follow the on screen instructions to download updates lt 124 0 AVA 1 Troubleshooting Battery How do find the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 25 When is my computer using AC power When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should recharge the battery pack Q When the battery charge level falls below 10 A When both the charge and power indicator lights blink O 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 wear level see To check the battery wear level page 27 lt 125 cs AVA 1 Troubleshooting Should be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm No it is normal for the battery pack to be warm when it is powering your computer Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 90 for information on how you can
31. time of shutting down and resuming lt 22 gt AVAN O Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch 1 inward lt 23 gt AVAN O Getting Started 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 lt 24 p AVAN O Getting Started 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer Vai 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 ONLO ma Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging When the battery pack charges close to t
32. 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 13 About the Indicator Lights page 19 Connecting a Power Source page 21 Using the Battery Pack page 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 29 DO0OODODODO VANO a Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Front Muting S1 button page 33 AV MODE button page 33 Num lock indicator page 19 Caps lock indicator page 19 Scroll lock indicator page 19 Power button LCD screen page 102 Built in speakers stereo Keyboard page 31 Touch pad page 32 3 o ENO GENE lt 14 p Getting Started Built in MOTION EYE camera page 34 Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 19 Built in microphone monaural WIRELESS switch page 61 WIRELESS indicator page 19 SD memory card slot page 56 SD memory card indicator page 19 Power indicator page 19 Charge indicator page 19 Hard disk drive Optical disc drive indicator page 19 Memory Stick indicator page 19 8 El al ko co A e e Es cs NE
33. 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 U 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 A Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer orthe Windows operating system becomes unstable contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module a Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following A The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment A 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 A ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the mem
34. with your access point for more information Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 131 to change the settings Oooo What are channels OY 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 A If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN 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 lt 134 e AVA 1 Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Handli
35. 050 Q In Brazil 11 3677 1080 lt 158 gt AVA 1 Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Contacts for Sony software products are listed below A For customers in USA Web site http esupport sony com EN VAIO Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For customers in Canada Web site http www sony ca support Telephone 877 899 SONY 877 899 7669 A For customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO A For customers in Brazil Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Elements Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 l 159 gt AVA 1 Support Options America Online Dial Up America Online Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www aol com AOL BlueString America Online Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www aol com AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www aim com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc A For customers in USA and Canada
36. 1 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer lt 100 gt AVA 1 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of Memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 3 Click System Information and System Information You can view the amount of system memory in the right pane If the additional memory does not appear repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer 101 VA 10 Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage Handling the LCD Screen page 102 Using the Power Source page 103 Handling Your Computer page 104 Handling the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 106 Handling Floppy Disks page 107 Handling Discs page 108 Using the Battery Pack page 109 Using Headphones page 111 Handling the Memory Stick page 112 Handling the Hard Disk page 113 Updating Your Computer page 114 Ooovovovovovooesno lt 102 gt AVA O Precautions Handling the LCD Screen A Donotleave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using your computer near a window A Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Q Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is not a
37. 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported 5 Wri 6 wri 7 ing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording ing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording Supports writing data to BD R Version 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE Version 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB 8 Wri 9 ing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported on the models with certain types of the Blu ray Disc drive BD R stands for Blu ray Disc Recordable in Version 1 1 format 10 BD RE stands for Blu ray Disc Rewritable in Version 2 1 format 11 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 12 Playback of BD R LTH TYPE media is supported only on the models with the Blu ray Disc drive a MT AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other side Be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because
38. 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 lt 83 AVA 1 Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password user password Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password Turn on the computer 2 Press 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 Press the lt or 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 gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key VAIO pese Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password m
39. S iia a ai iaia 134 Dispah Wine heel ieee hd ate ied e Pek A 138 PR O RR COERENTE IT 142 Microphone iias ain rosei AAT iii 143 ONLO Speakers eea ee A a ae Ea AA ee A a 145 A a e a ii a a a a a EEES 147 Key ista 148 RIOD PY DISKS ico ici sica oa ra lee eae ai 149 AUdio Video ii A A AA eg te 150 Memory Stick iio ideale 152 Peripherals ii tent epee lee ote thas A Aa erat 153 SUupport Options i aan A ARES ai iena 154 Sony Support Informativa aaa 155 Program Support Information iii 158 Trademarks n a iii lata io brado Are A A EE A ES ra 169 lt 6 AVAN 10 Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing experience External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer lt 7 Pe VA 10 Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation OQ Welcome mat Contains an overview of components connection set up information etc O Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and owner information Non printed Documentation A User Guide this manual Explains features of your computer It also includes information about the sof
40. See the online specifications to find out what software is available for your model O 2008 Sony Corporation
41. Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work Q You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Touch Pad page 32 Q Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer O If the pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window O If the Alt F4 keys do not work press the Windows key once and then the gt key several times select Restart with the 4 or Y key and press the Enter key to restart your computer A If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the and gt keys and then Restart with the 4 or key and press the Enter key to restart your computer A If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data ACT lt 148 gt Troubleshooting Keyboard What should do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your computer s keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the s
42. achine password 1 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 Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 Onthe password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key 6 Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key VASTO ponti Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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 or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Pas
43. age 69 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 70 Connecting an External Microphone page 72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 73 Connecting a Printer page 76 Connecting an i LINK Device page 77 DOCODODOODO OO Connecting to a Network LAN page 79 lt 65 AVA 1 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect external sound output devices not supplied such as speakers or headphones to your computer To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 not supplied into the headphones jack 2 Q 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on A Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers Their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks lt 66 AVA 1 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display not supplied to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Connect the power cord of your external display after connecting all other cables Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor to your computer To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other end int
44. all unsaved data lt _ lt 89 p AVA O Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for a certain period of time it will enter Sleep mode To modify this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes lt 90 AVA 1 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off Even when the battery runs down no data will be lost The power indicator light is unlit in this mode A If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down and resuming To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively you can click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode Vai 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 E a Customizing Your VAIO Computer
45. anually activate a power management mode such as Sleep or Hibernate If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet lt 27 gt AVAN O Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with the Battery Charge Functions To make the battery life 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 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in the right pane Click Advanced Select the desired maximum charge level Click OK To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 and 4 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information If the battery wear level is high replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack oar OND lt 28 gt AVAN O Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode To remove
46. art All Programs and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with your DVD burning software lt 15 AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu ray Disc Media The Blu ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs page 39 to find out about the supported disc media To play a Blu ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications 2 Inserta Blu ray Disc media into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired Blu ray Disc software to play the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with your software lt 46 AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either a Universal ExpressCard slot or an ExpressCard 34 slot for transferring data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54 mm wide module as shown below and the latter can accommodate only an ExpressCard 34 module only O ExpressCard 34 module O ExpressCard 54 module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot
47. atible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick 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 The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not operate properly if it is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor lt 52 AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting 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 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
48. b check the location information is correct Vado lt 130 gt Troubleshooting Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 92 V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your ISP do any of the following Q Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise A If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems A If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems A Ifyou have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line lt 131 AVA 1 Troubleshooting Networking What should I 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 Q Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer Q Make sure power to the access point is on A Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status a
49. ce A The optional i LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas O An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed A 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 Q 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 lt 78 gt AVA 1 Using Peripheral Devices 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 computer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick when using an i LINK connection lt 79 gt AVA 1 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a 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 t
50. crosoft Corp A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com lt 163 AVA 1 Support Options Microsoft Windows Live OneCare Trial Version This trial software will work for ninety 90 days after you first use it You will not be able to use the software if you do not activate it as described the first time you use the software You can activate the software by Internet Internet service charges may apply If you want to keep using the software after the 90 day trial period you must buy a subscription You can subscribe online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees Microsoft Corp OneCare helps keep your PC safe and secure while making your life easier A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com 14 Day Trial Version of Napster Napster Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www napster com Protector Suite QL UPEC Inc Protector Suite QL allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor equipped on your computer Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon fast user switching file encryption registering forms and more A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www upek com lt 164 5 AVA 1 Support Options QuickBooks Simple Start Intuit Inc QU For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support Quicken 2008 Deluxe
51. d 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 lt 42 gt AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc A Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Q Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc A Do not use memory resident utility software while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction A Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter 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 O 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 Q 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 OY Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is playing a disc O 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
52. data to Memory Stick Some versions of Memory Stick are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off lt 153 e AVA 1 Troubleshooting 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 A Try using another USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device O See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device O Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all QU USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub lt 154 e AVA 1 Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software A Sony Support Information page 155 QA Program Support Information page 158 al 155 gt AVA 1 Support Options Sony Support Informati
53. e lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Mowe the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution A 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 I do if my screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen VANTO lt 140 gt Troubleshooting What should do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes The LCD brightness setting adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is temporary and may be restored to the original setting when your computer returns to Normal mode from Sleep or Hibernate mode To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options Click Change plan settings under the current power plan Click Change advanced power settings Select the Advanced settings tab Double click Display oa Ff WO N Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for brightness adjustment What should do if the external display remains blank If you cannot change the display output with the Fn F7 keys you
54. ecifications to find out about your storage device configuration 1 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the left pane The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on the center pane lt 123 gt AVA 1 Troubleshooting System Security How can protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation To download and install the latest security updates follow these steps Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates Click Start All Programs and Windows Live OneCare Click Check for Updates in the Protection Plus section The Windows Live OneCare Updates balloon appears on
55. ed and found compatible only with major memory cards available as of May 2008 However not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 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 Do not attempt to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the SD memory card slot Do not force the SD memory card in or out of the slot lt 58 ei AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot Bo 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 lt 59 p
56. er The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access 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 l 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 VAIO nent Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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 appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine
57. ese steps 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Device Manager 2 Double click Imaging devices 3 Right click the device name for your camera and click Update Driver Software What should do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use A Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE camera A If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode change the corresponding power saving mode setting To change the setting see Using the Power Saving Modes page 87 lt 129 gt AVA 1 Troubleshooting Internet What should do if my modem does not work O Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the modem port on your computer and the wall jack O Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Q Make sure that the telephone number the program is dialing is correct a Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line O O Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Phone and Modem Options On the Modems tab check that your modem is listed a fF WO N On the Dialing Rules ta
58. ettings 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 lt 149 gt AVA 1 Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the indicator light on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by plugging the USB cable into the USB port a Ff ON Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive A 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
59. he 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 27 Charge indicator status Meaning 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 lA Getting Started 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 battery life While some software applications or peripheral devices are in use your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and m
60. icator is lit Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is unlit Caps lock Al Press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Scroll lock lt 20 gt Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on On selected models only lt 21 gt AVAN O Getting Started 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 e only the supplied AC adapter for your computer To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer O 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 90 This power saving mode saves the
61. ies To capture a movie 1 Click Start All Programs ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2 and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2 Click the Record icon in the main window Frame your subject in the viewfinder Click the Record Video button below the displayed image to start movie recording a Ff WO N When finished click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window Z When capturing a movie in a dark place click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more features See the help file included with the software for more information lt 37 AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place lt 38 Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Ly If you plan
62. instead of the maximum speed What should do if Windows does not start and a message appears when start my computer 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 power 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 lt 121 gt AVA 1 Troubleshooting What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download O Make sure you have installed the latest video driver A On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should do if cannot remember the 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 Sony Support Information page 155 How can change the boot device order You can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order
63. k 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 COoovov 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 lt 110 AVA O Precautions A 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 A You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging A Ifthe battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced a 111 AVA O Precautions Using Headphones O 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 O Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in yo
64. kbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer A Ifyou are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer Q Make sure the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click System and Maintenance 3 Click System AVAN LO lt 136 gt Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on the left pane The Device Manager window 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 drivers 5 Double click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer 6 Double click the desired drive You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 7 Click OK to close the window Q Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction Q If 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 Q If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to
65. l storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by holding the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Oooveoovodo Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction lt IS MA e Precautions Handling Your Computer Q Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer O If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer unplug it and remove the battery pack You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again OY Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer Q Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High hu
66. lem lt q 109 e AVA O Precautions Using the Battery Pack Q Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight A Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Q Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time A Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing Q 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 http www sony com vaio for customers in USA and Canada http www sony net for customers in Latin American countries or areas A Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any losses or damages arising from A The use of non genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer A The disassembly alteration of or tampering with any Sony battery pack O While the battery pack is in use or being charged heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pac
67. malfunction O Make sure your computer is running on the AC power supply and try the disc again lt 137 gt AVA 1 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot play Blu ray Disc media This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs page 39 to find out about the supported disc media You may not be able to play some Blu ray Disc contents on your computer To play such contents download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using VAIO Update To download and install the updates on the computer it must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 60 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 O Stop using the keyboard A 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 do if cannot write data to DVD media Q Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media A Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do n
68. malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal QO 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 A The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Q Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen O Donotchange 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 li a AVA O Precautions Using the Power Source O See the online specifications to check the power operation of your model A Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or a shredder A You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrica
69. manually activate Hibernate mode lt 126 gt AVA 1 Troubleshooting Built in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor quality images Q The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera A The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying images from the built in MOTION EYE camera Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the LCD screen might help A The viewer window may show some noise for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction O Ifthe problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality A The images captured under the fluorescent light may show reflections of light A A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise A If the lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See Handling the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 106 Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions A 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
70. midity O Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the equipment may cause the computer to malfunction DUODCODOODO JD O Use your computer on a solid stable surface QO 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 materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its air vents In case you use the computer on your lap make sure that the air vents are free for optimal cooling efficiency and performance lt 105 AVA O Precautions Q Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set QO Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Otherwise problems may occur O Do not use cut or damaged connection cables A If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 155 O Make sure you disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before cleaning your computer A To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged back up your data
71. nd 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 A Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Q Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase A Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer lt 118 AVA 1 Troubleshooting What should do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank Q Press the Alt F4 keys several times to close the application window An application error may have been occurred O Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart A 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 A If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window O If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arr
72. nd tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Q Make sure the encryption key is correct Q Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure To change the settings follow these steps 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 Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list both for On battery and Plugged in oa fr WN lt 132 gt AVA 1 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot access the Internet Q Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from 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 do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 131 to change the set
73. ned for computer use lt 73 gt AVA 1 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To protect your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following A When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact A Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse not supplied 3 yet lt 74 AVA 1 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use 3 When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force to the USB port This may cause a malfunction ONLO beds Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive
74. need to change the settings for the external display with VAIO Control Center To change the settings launch the VAIO Control Center select the control item for the external display and then click to select the check box for changing the options to detect the external display Then use the Fn F7 keys to change the display output lt 141 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting How do run Windows Aero This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only 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 fF WO N lt 142 AVA 1 Troubleshooting Printing What should do if cannot print a document Q Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer Q Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer A You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information A If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the com
75. ng Discs page 108 for instructions What should do if the drive tray does not open Make sure your computer is on O Press the drive eject button A If the drive eject button does not work click Start and Computer right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject Q If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive O Try restarting your computer lt 135 AVA 1 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot play a disc properly on my computer O Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing upward Q Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions O Ifadisc is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Handling Discs page 108 for instructions O If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following Q The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Press them once again Q The volume may have been minimized by the Fn F3 keys Keep pressing the Fn F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Q Right click the volume icon on the tas
76. 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 22 O 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 Sony Support Information page 155 lt 120 gt AVA 1 Troubleshooting What should do if a message window notifying of incompatibility or improper installation of the battery pack appears and my computer enters Hibernate mode A 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 22 Q If the problem persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 155 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
77. o an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor port 3 O on the computer lt 67 AVA 1 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone to your computer To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor port 3 O on the computer 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 not supplied into the microphone jack 7 N on the computer VANO ian Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector to your computer To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug a display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor port 3 O on the computer 3 Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 lt 69 p AVA 1 Using Peripheral De
78. o 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 Ooovoovdo Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk drive is damaged the data cannot be restored lt 114 pp VA 10 Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions A 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 before you can receive updates lt 115 AVAN O Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customer
79. o the network Ethernet port on the computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Do not plug a telephone cable into the network LAN port on your computer If the network LAN 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 PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network Ethernet port a 80 p AVA 1 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities Setting the Password page 81 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 86 Using the Power Saving Modes page 87 Oooo Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 92 lt 381 AVA 1 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your comput
80. omponents of the floppy disk Q Keep floppy disks away from magnets Q Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat a Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and put it in a storage case If the floppy disk comes with a label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk O lt 108 gt AVAN 10 Precautions Handling Discs OA Do not touch the surface of the disc A Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below A Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc A For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edges and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out A If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth O Never affix an adhesive label to a disc This will affect the use of the disc and may result in an irreparable prob
81. on See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen User Guide this manual and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may be supplied with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on screen help files You can find the help files from the help menu for the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support 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 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and securit
82. ory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure A Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD 196 AVA 1 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer O Use the special bag supplied with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from ESD A Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty O Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity A 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 Oovovovovevo vo lt 97 p AVA 1 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or
83. ot work VANTO lt 138 gt Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank a Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Sleep mode press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 87 for more information Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 22 for more information If the display output is directed to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 31 for more information lt 139 AVA 1 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen display a video A 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 69 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 A The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In this cas
84. ow next to the Lock button and Shut Down to turn off your computer A If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow fa next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Remove the AC adapter and battery pack Try reinstalling the software Oooo Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support AVAN LO lt 119 w Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode To restore your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart 3 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start A This problem could be due to the battery pack
85. puter A Ifthe 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 disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel oar wn lt 143 gt AVA 1 Troubleshooting Microphone What should do if my microphone does not work O 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 O Your sound input device may have been incorrectly configured To configure the sound input device follow these steps 1 Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Recording tab select the desired device for sound input and click Set Default a A O N 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 a Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone lt 144 m AVA
86. r pointer operations lt 33 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer Special function button Functions By default the muting S1 button turns the volume on and off Muting S1 button g S1 PI To change the muting S1 button assignment press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to display the setup window See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the muting S1 button assignment ra Launches the VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software AV MODE button You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher To do so press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window lt 34 AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may be equipped with a built in MOTION EYE camera See the online specifications to find out whether your model is equipped with the built in MOTION EYE camera The built in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software Turning on the computer activates the built in MOTION EYE camera Video conference is possible with the appropriate software Note that launching or exiting your instan
87. regularly A 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 with both hands y 7 ja 2 2 O Use a carrying case specially designed to carry your computer lt 106 AVA O Precautions Handling the Built in MOTION EYE Camera A Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built in MOTION EYE camera as it may cause scratches on the cover and such scratches will appear on the captured images A Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause the camera to malfunction Q The built in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port Q Clean the lens protection cover of the built in MOTION EYE 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 lt 107 gt AVA O Precautions Handling Floppy Disks A Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal c
88. s in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Computer page 117 System Security page 123 Battery page 124 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 126 Internet page 129 Networking page 131 Optical Discs page 134 Display page 138 Printing page 142 Microphone page 143 Mouse page 144 Speakers page 145 Touch Pad page 147 Keyboard page 148 DUOODCDODDODOCDDLDO lt 116 pp AVA O Troubleshooting Floppy Disks page 149 Audio Video page 150 Memory Stick page 152 Peripherals page 153 ODODO lt 117 AVA 1 Troubleshooting Computer What should do if my computer does not start Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit O Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged Q Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty a If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on O 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 O Unplug the AC adapter a
89. sword 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 al 86 AVA 1 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed A 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 lt 87 p AVA 1 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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 which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Sleep and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery 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
90. t messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera respectively ay The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera with your desired application The viewer window may show some noise for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction You cannot operate the built in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software lt 35 AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start All Programs ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2 and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2 2 Click the Capture icon in the main window 3 Frame your subject in the viewfinder Click the Capture button below the displayed image The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a the thumbnail in the left pane of the main window a When capturing an image in a dark place click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more features See the help file included with the software for more information VAIO perda Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Mov
91. ter Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard but 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 Combinations Feature Functions Fn 2X F2 speaker switch Turns on and off the built in speakers and the headphones Fn 1 F3 F4 speaker volume Changes the volume level To increase the volume keep pressing Fn F4 or press Fn F4 and then 4 or gt To decrease the volume keep pressing Fn F3 or press Fn F3 and then or Fn F5 F6 brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen To increase lighting intensity keep pressing Fn F6 or press Fn F6 and then 4 or gt To decrease lighting intensity keep pressing Fn F5 or press Fn F5 and then or Fn co gt F7 display output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both Changes the view size of your screen To make the screen view look smaller and further away zoom out press Fn F9 To make the screen view look bigger and closer zoom in press Fn F10 See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information Fn Q Q F9 F10 zoom Provides the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices
92. the battery pack 1 2 3 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid Slide the battery LOCK switch 1 inward Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch 2 inward put your fingertip underneath the tab 3 on the battery pack and turn the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and then slide it away from the computer lt 29 gt AVAN O Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start the arrow BI next to the Lock button and 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 lt 30 AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 31 Using the Touch Pad page 32 Using Special function Buttons page 33 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 37 Using the ExpressCard Module page 46 Using the Memory Stick page 50 Using the SD Memory Card page 56 Using the Internet page 60 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 61 DOPOODOODDDDODOUOUO lt 31 gt Using Your VAIO Compu
93. the computer is in Sleep mode and turns off when the computer is off or in Hibernate mode Charge gt Illuminates while the battery pack is charging See Charging the Battery Pack page 25 for more information Built in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot Do not place the Mem ry Stick lt computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit When the indicator is unlit the Memory Stick is not in use SD memory card llluminates when data is read from or written to the card in the SD memory card slot 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 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 Illuminates while the drive is reading or writing data Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off Hard disk drive Optical disc drive 6 when this indicator is lit Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad Num lock 1 bee aa z The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the ind
94. the sound output device If you do not hear sound from the device connected to the USB port you need to change the device for sound output 1 Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default a Aa W N lt q 152 gt AVA 1 Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should do if cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick Formatting Memory Stick erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick onto your hard disk drive to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick page 53 Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick Copyright protected music can only be checked out to Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick compatible digital cameras Why can t write
95. tings Oooo Why is the data transfer speed slow Q The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using A 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 A If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information O Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 131 to change the settings lt 133 gt AVA 1 Troubleshooting How do avoid data transfer interruptions A 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
96. to Suite Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software This software enables you to import and export your media files to or from a DVD digital still camera or camcorder For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 Vegas Movie Studio Sony Electronics Inc Professional video audio and DVD creation A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www sonycreativesoftware com support default asp WebCam Companion 2 ArcSoft Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www arcsoft com support lt 168 gt AVA 1 Support Options WinDVD for VAIO InterVideo Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 1 800 772 6735 lt q 169 gt AVA O Trademarks Trademarks 2008 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 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
97. 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 To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive lt 88 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device s and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The 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 ai When your computer is in Sleep mode you cannot insert a disc Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently To return to Normal mode O Press any key O 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
98. to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program lt q 39 p AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs and Blu ray Disc media depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports lt 410 gt Using Your VAIO Computer PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD BD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD BD R 9 ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM RE 10 DVD RW P P P P PR P P Pr PR PR PRE pR 3 4 R DL RAM Blu ray Disc P P P P PR 8 P P P PR PR PR pp 6 pre p11 12 Combo Blu ray Disc P P P P PR8 P P P Pr 2 PR PRO PRE PrR34 pR7 11 12 A Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 2 Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 3 The DVDRW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge 4 Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2
99. tware programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems To go to web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http your computer must be connected to the Internet A Specifications The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer To view the online specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil lt 8 gt AVAN Before Use A VAIO Recovery Center User Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs hardware drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Use My VAIO 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide A SmartWi Connection Utility Help Provides information about setting up Bluetooth wireless LAN and wireless WAN functions To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start All Programs and SmartWi Connection Utility 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help The Bluetooth and wireless WAN f
100. unctions are available on selected models only See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions lt 9 gt MAN 10 Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need To access Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Q Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup security setup personalizing your VAIO computer and creating recovery DVDs and more A Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials how to articles the VAIO technology page specifications and system and software information Q Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with VAIO Care system restore backup and recovery and contact Sony support lt 10 VA Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments a Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touch pad or external
101. ur ears reduce the volume or discontinue use lt 112 NIN O Precautions 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 Ooovovodno 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 COovovovo O Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick and the Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them Oooo 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 lt 113 AVA O Precautions Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer T
102. used for the IEEE 802 11a standard on ad hoc networks The IEEE 802 11n draft standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth is not available on ad hoc networks lt 62 AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Ln 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 used technology The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2
103. vices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display desktop monitor etc is connected to your computer If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 70 for more information To select a display 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Ln You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Before turning on your computer turn on the external display lt 70 gt AVA 1 Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected to the monitor port your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings
104. y information is posted on the support web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information lt 156 AVA O Support Options For customers in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site you may call Sony directly In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services have the following information readily available 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the notebook and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktop 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the notebook or on the back of the desktop The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem lt ETA AVA O Support Options In order to contact a Sony technical support representative call the following numbers A In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 Q In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 A In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 a In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 511 6100 A In Chile 800 261 800 From mobile phones 02 754 6333 QO In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 A In Panama 800 2
105. you select Quick Format in Format options VAIO parm Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start Follow the on screen instructions It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type lt 55 AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick 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 To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator light is unlit 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot l Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly lt 56 gt AVA O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices lt 57 p AVA 1 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards A SD memory card QO SDHC memory card A MultiMediaCard MMC For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Sony Support Information page 155 to visit the appropriate support web site Your computer has been test

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