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Sony VAIO VGN-UX400 User's Manual

1. 2 Swipe your finger perpendicularly across the fingerprint sensor pz n X I 1 I 1 I l 1 Se 110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Place your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor Scan your fingerprint from the top joint of the finger to the fingertip Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Fingerprint enrollment may fail if you move your finger too fast or too slow Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to scan your fingerprint You may not be able to enroll and or have your fingerprint s recognized if your finger is excessively dry or wet wrinkled injured dirty etc Enroll more than one fingerprint in case of inability to recognize the fingerprint Up to 10 fingerprints can be enrolled per person Note that up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled for logging onto your system using the Power on Security feature Be sure to clean your fingertip s and the fingerprint sensor before swiping in order to keep good recognition performance lt 111 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Logging Onto Your System To use the fingerprint authentication functionality in place of password entry to log onto your system you need to set the power on hard disk and Windows passwords and configure your computer for fingerprint authentication For setting the power on hard disk and Windows passwords see Setti
2. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGN UX400 Series NAO ONLO Contents BOO USO it e do T E del A 6 ENERGY TAR ir O ie do 7 DOCUMENTATION dera ita 8 Geng Sane a ao ado rada 12 Locating Controls and Pol A A AE ee Le he eas 13 Aboutithe IndicatorsiQhts ii A A T hae leven 22 Holding Your Computers noia digacaaasedveunaxcegpengsensguvancacavaigeasanveduevaacvavabextas a a 24 Connecting a Power SOUTO cti AA A di 26 Using the Battery Pack isc coartada natillas 27 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ccccccsccccccsssseeceecssseeeeessseeeeeesseeeeeessesaeeesseeeaeesesseeseeeesseceeeeeeseetsaeeesseenseeees 31 Using Your VAIO Computer nnise aaa aaa iaeaea aa aaa a aa aa aa a a a ae ia daaa aeey 32 Using the Keyboard erone aaa li ea A a eede ets aie aa eed e AE 33 Usingthe Touch Panel eustana ae EEE li A ERE a did ERREA 34 Using the Ponting Devices eieiei ai ai e AAEE E aa A A ened ai 36 Using Special function Buttons oooconncccinncccnnnccnnoncnn rancio no nn cnn rn nr n nn 38 Blocking Unintentional Operations ooooonccconncccnnncccnnncnnonnnccnnnnanonnn cnn rra r rana narran n rr ran n nr cane ncnannninns 39 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Cam ra conncccnnocicononcccnnnccnnnnnnnnn nn rra cnc nr 41 Using the Memory Stick Medias arianen eaa peera a a aaa aa cnn nac Ea anar a e aaa aaa ae ae enana a aran ara rnn nn anna Adaka 45 Usmo the te rn Otay aaa tai is de ae RE 50 Using Wireless EAN WLAN cota
3. 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed 2 If you need to change the advanced settings click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3 Otherwise click Save changes 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab Change the settings for each item 4 Click OK lt q 120 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Power Management Viewer To start VAIO Power Management Viewer Click on the VAIO Power Management tab Alternatively you can use VAIO Control Center to start VAIO Power Management Viewer Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center Double click Power Management in the VAIO Control Center window and then double click VAIO Power Management Viewer To change the power scheme Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list on VAIO Power Management Viewer To view performance with the power scheme modified with VAIO Power Management When both VAIO Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer are running VAIO Power Management Viewer shows performance with the power scheme that was modified with VAIO Power Management Use VAIO Power Management to set up or modify the power scheme lt 121 gt NIN Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 122
4. Actual communication speed varies depending on your access point settings and so on Your computer may employ the Intel Next Gen Wireless N technology compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g standard and the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard Employed only on models that support the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard lt 53 p Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN devices using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with each other because the frequencies are different The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Deploying
5. On Using the Power Source page 123 On Handling Your Computer page 124 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 126 On Handling Floppy Disks page 127 On Handling Discs page 128 On Using the Battery Pack page 129 On Using Headphones page 131 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 132 On Using the Folding Stand page 133 On Using the Adapter Holding Band page 135 On Using the Wrist Strap page 136 On Replacing the Multi pointer Cap page 137 On Updating Your Computer page 138 DUODODODODOCODDDLDO y lt q 122 gt AV AN O Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen A Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using your computer near a window A Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Q Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is nota malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal Q A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images A The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and o
6. Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 lt 186 N N 0 Support Options Bluetooth Utility Broadcom Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 Click to DVD software Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera 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 184 DVgate Plus software Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 lt 187 gt N N 0 Support Options InstantOn InterVideo Inc A For customers in USA and Canada We
7. A When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should replace the battery pack If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced lt 152 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Should be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm No it is normal for the battery pack to be warm when it is powering your computer Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 118 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode lt 153 p gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Built in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor quality images A 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 have become insufficient for displaying images from the built in MOTION EYE camera Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the LCD screen might help A The viewer
8. To resolve this issue turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 27 If the issue 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 180 OATS lt 145 gt 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 issue could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this issue turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 27 O Ifthe issue 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 180 Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What shou
9. Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out A If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Never affix an adhesive label to a disc This will affect the use of the disc irreparably lt 129 gt NIN Precautions On Using the Battery Pack QO Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight A Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures A 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 QO 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 need 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
10. 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 54 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a LAN is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home A If the wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected A If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer wireless LAN equipment o 55 a N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth which is used for the IEEE 802 11a standard on ad hoc networks The IEEE 802 11n standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth is not available on ad hoc networks 1 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up Double
11. Monitors Function page 85 for more information To select a display 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings 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 peripheral devices You can alternatively select a display with VAIO Touch Launcher See the help file on the software for more information lt 85 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected to the monitor VGA port your computer screen and 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 ay Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors
12. N 0 Troubleshooting Networking What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point A Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the Wireless LAN indicator is lit on your computer Q Make sure power to the access point is on A Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Q Make sure the encryption key is correct Q Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure To change the settings follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options window appears Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode 6 Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list both for On battery and Plugged in VAN IO lt 157 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot access the Internet Q Check the access point settings Se
13. N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Hold the Memory Stick media so that the arrow surface of the media and the front of the computer face in the same direction and the arrow points toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and the content of the Memory Stick media is displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick media icon Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media lt 417 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the factory default setting and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer follow these steps Be sure t
14. N N 0 Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank A Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Sleep mode press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 115 for more information A The power switch may be in the HOLD position Slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to release the switch A Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on A If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 27 for more information A If the display mode is set to the external display select on VAIO Touch Launcher Why can t view the whole screen image of a DVD video on my TV screen The screen resolution may not be properly set We recommend that you adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller depending on the size of your external display screen How do adjust the image on my TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your TV for more information lt 165 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting How do I change the screen resolution on my TV screen A Your TV screen may not show the whole screen image of a vi
15. Normal mode Slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch The computer returns to its normal state If you slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode lt 119 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for power consumption VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life For more information on VAIO Power Management see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power Click this icon to display the window that shows your power status The VAIO Power Management functionality is added to the Windows Power Options Properties To select a power plan 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select your desired power plan To change the power plan settings
16. Press the Y key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the key to select the Exit tab and then press and hold the Fn key and press the F9 key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 5 Select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 180 What should do if the power indicator Green lights but my screen remains blank Follow these steps 1 Slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your computer screen still remains blank unplug the AC adapter remove the battery pack and leave the computer for about a minute Then reinstall the battery pack plug in the AC adapter and turn on the computer again lt 143 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding Q If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt Fn F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt Fn F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut Down to turn off your computer A If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Al
17. See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen User Guide this manual and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may be supplied with individual help guides These guides are stored on the built in flash memory storage as on screen help files You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows 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 WAG IO lt 181 gt Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet VAIO
18. Sharing Center and access to wireless tutorials QU Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony A VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful A VAIO Tutorials Sony VAIO provides guided help tutorials that help you accomplish a task It can either perform the task for you or show you how to do it step by step WAG IO lt 11 gt Before Use A VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits A Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support Q You will receive an e coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle com O Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty Protect your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan lt 12 gt N N 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 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 Loca
19. The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate only Duo size media and support Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities Before using a Memory Stick Micro media be sure to insert it into an M2 Duo size Adaptor If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick slot without the Adaptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot For the latest information about the Memory Stick media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 8 GB that are available as of May 2007 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature Besides for your personal use it is against the copyright law to use any audio and or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders Accordingly Memory Stick media with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer high speed data transfer lt 46 p N
20. Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information lt 182 gt N N 0 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 you the problem 5 A brief description of the problem lt 183 gt N N 0 Support Options In order to contact a Sony technical support representative call the following numbers A In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 A 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 Q In Chile 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 QO In
21. VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting the Port Replicator page 68 Connecting the Display LAN Adapter page 74 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive page 75 Connecting External Speakers page 78 Connecting an External Display page 79 Selecting Display Modes page 84 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 85 Connecting an External Microphone page 87 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 88 Connecting a Printer page 91 Connecting an LINK Device page 92 Connecting to a Network LAN page 93 DUOODODDCODOoDDO DO U lt 68 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting the Port Replicator Attaching the supplied port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as an LINK device and an external display lt 69 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Locating Ports on the Port Replicator 1 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 92 MONITOR VGA port page 79 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 88 Network Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 93 DC IN port page 70 DC IN indicator AV Out jack page 81 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 88 Support high full low speeds NI o gt a A co IN The port replicator can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with y
22. Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 A In Panama 800 2050 Q In Brazil 11 3677 1080 lt 184 gt N N 0 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 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 QO 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 Reader Adobe Systems Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 AVAN LO lt 185 gt Support Options America Online Dial Up America Online Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http help aol com help AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www aim com Bluetooth
23. an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up Double click 44 E Gi on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Right click E or BJ on the taskbar and select Connect to a network oa Aa Q Select the desired access point and click Connect See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality the IEEE 802 11a b g standard and or the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard lt q 58 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss A For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive and must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F lt q 59 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up
24. cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel oa fF W ND When your printer is connected to the port replicator check the port replicator to see if it is connected to an AC power source lt 171 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer How can prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem Q Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Q Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone lt 172 N N 0 Troubleshooting Speakers What should do if my external speakers do not work A If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off The speaker volume may have been turned off by VAIO Touch Lau
25. click 44 E Gi on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Click Start and Control Panel Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet oa fF WO ND Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears N Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next 8 Follow the on screen instructions See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality the IEEE 802 11a b g standard and or the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard lt 56 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point not supplied for example the Sony Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point lt 57 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure
26. follows Touch panel Keyboard Left button Right button Center button Launcher button Multi pointer Zoom In Out buttons CAPTURE button Fingerprint sensor Ooovoovovoovoesdnd Activating this function will turn off the touch panel LCD screen and the screen will go blank To bring your computer back into Normal mode slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch lt 41 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with two built in MOTION EYE cameras front camera MOTION EYE 1 and rear camera MOTION EYE 2 These cameras are not designed for simultaneous use so you must first select the one that is suitable for your purpose using VAIO Camera Utility This utility will automatically launch when you start the software that uses the camera For more information on VAIO Camera Utility see the help file on the software A Front camera MOTION EYE 1 Use this camera for video conferences with instant messaging software A Rear camera MOTION EYE 2 Use this camera for capturing still images and movies with VAIO Camera Capture Utility For the detailed operation instructions see the help file on VAIO Camera Capture Utility lt 42 p Using Your VAIO Computer VAIO Camera Capture Utility does not allow parallel use of the camera by any other
27. 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 and damages arising from Q the use of non genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer Q the disassembly or 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 pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock Ooovov 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 130 gt AVAN O Precautions If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Q You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging A If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery pack lt 131 gt MA O Precautions On Using Headphones U Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in so
28. key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab Press the Y key to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key 5 Atthe confirmation prompt select Continue and press the Enter key The fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor is erased automatically after your system restarts lt 114 pp N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed A For more information about each option see the help file on VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a standard user lt 115 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the power source for your computer you can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Sleep and Hibernate When using batt
29. mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse not supplied 3 3 2D ED h PA AWA Ie apc Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use DY When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 90 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ay To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 8 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Confirm that the floppy disk drive can be safe
30. not supplied 2 and the other end to the LINK port 3 on the back of the port replicator 3 Connect the external optical disc drive 2 to a AC power source 4 with an AC adapter See the manual that came with your external optical disc drive for the detailed instructions on connecting the LINK cable and the AC adapter to the drive Y lt 77 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting an Optical Disc Drive You can disconnect an optical disc drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect an optical disc drive To disconnect an optical disc drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 Close all software applications accessing the optical disc drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the optical disc drive you want to disconnect Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the optical disc drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window 8 Disconnect the optical disc drive from the computer lt 78 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You c
31. to 33 feet 10 meters range in open space UA Customers in USA See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up Bluetooth functionality For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help see Non printed Documentation page 8 A Customers in other countries or areas See the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click 4H J 3 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option 4 Click OK lt 60 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality UA The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions O Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system DUOODODDDOODO UU Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer O Size of file being exchanged A Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference in the environment A All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirem
32. 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 A Ifthe problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality A The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light QO A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions Q The effect settings on your software application may have caused dropped frames See the help file on your software application for more information A There may be more software applications running than your computer can handle Exit the applications that you are not currently using AU The power management function of your computer may have been activated Check the CPU performance lt 154 p N N 0 Troubleshooting Why does movie playback show dropped frames when my computer is running on the battery The battery pack is running out of power Connect your computer to an AC power source Why do the images captured by the built in MOTION EYE camera flicker This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the placement angle of your computer or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to o
33. your computer A If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart Q If this procedure does not work slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data How do perform pen operations such as a pen flick Use touch commands See Using Touch Commands page 35 for more information lt 174 et AVAN 0 Troubleshooting How do calibrate the touch panel Follow these steps to calibrate the touch panel 1 Click Start All Programs Touch Panel and Calibration 2 Follow the on screen instructions What should I do if cannot show the hidden taskbar with the stylus Touch panel calibration may make a gap between the pointer position and the point of the screen you have actually touched with the stylus Therefore you may not be able to move the pointer to the edge of the screen to show the hidden taskbar if you specify the setting to hide the taskbar automatically In this case click Start All Programs Touch Panel and Calibration to display the screen for calibration and tap a little above each red cross when tapping the two that appear on the bottom of the screen lt 175 N N 0 Troubleshooting Keyboard What should do if the keyboard conf
34. 2 Turn on the computer Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long Select Password when Power On under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 97 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password user password Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password Turn on the computer 2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press 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 passw
35. 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 32 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 33 Using the Touch Panel page 34 Using the Pointing Device page 36 Using Special function Buttons page 38 Blocking Unintentional Operations page 39 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 41 Using the Memory Stick Media page 45 Using the Internet page 50 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 51 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 59 OvoUOoOvdOdDODODDODA lt 33 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard The keyboard on your computer is located underneath the touch panel LCD screen Slide up the screen to reveal the keyboard as shown below for operations f Keep your fingers off the screen surface while sliding up the touch panel LCD screen lt 34 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Panel Your computer is equipped with the touch panel LCD screen for operations with the stylus 1 including software launches Make sure to use only the supplied stylus fortouch panel operations Use of any other writing utensils such as a ball point pen may damage the touch panel surface Take out the stylus
36. 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 184 VAIO Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO Launcher Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 AVAN LO lt 193 gt Support Options VAIO Media software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares about your VAIO personal computer The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your machine includes For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAI
37. Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the screen For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 O 2007 Sony Corporation
38. Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick indicator is on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media lt 50 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet To use the Internet you need to connect an external modem device for example a USB telephone modem an xDSL modem or a cable modem to your computer For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration see the manual that came with your modem You may also access the Internet through your wireless WAN network See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information lt 5 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a Local Area Network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet connectivity but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information Internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an acces
39. O Smart Network Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Touch Launcher allows you to run an application program or change the sound display settings with the buttons on the launcher window For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAN IO lt 194 e Support Options VAIO Update 3 Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO Video amp Photo 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 184 VAIO Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 1 800 772 6735 AVAN LO lt 195 Support Options Xdrive America Online
40. an protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start All Programs Norton Internet Security and Norton Internet Security 2 Click the item to update the software on the left pane 3 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates lt 151 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Battery How do find the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 28 When is my computer using AC power When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should recharge the battery pack Q When the battery level falls below 10 Q When both the battery and power indicators blink
41. an enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 Q 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on A Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks lt 79 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display not supplied to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as secondary screens On the Windows operating system you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors Connecting a Computer Display You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a computer display to your computer To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter lt 80 N N 0 Using P
42. atibility and required operating conditions How do I 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 Aa ON lt lt 178 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should do if cannot use Memory Stick media which were formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your built in flash memory storage to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick media page 47 Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view vi
43. ations this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Push the multi pointer 1 while pressing the left button 3 Scroll Push the multi pointer 1 while pressing the center button 5 Ay In the vertical orientation you can press the left and right buttons simultaneously to substitute for the center button that is available in the standard orientation The scroll function is available only with applications that support the scroll feature Ay The pointer may move on its own in rare occasions which does not indicate a malfunction Leave the multi pointer untouched for a while The pointer will come to a halt The cap at the tip of the multi pointer is a consumable When it wears out replace it with one of the supplied spare caps See On Replacing the Multi pointer Cap page 137 for more information on replacement lt 38 Be Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer The following shows the special buttons in the horizontal orientation left and the vertical orientation right 1 Launcher button Launches VAIO Touch Launcher by default You can change this button assignment with VAIO Control Center See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 114 and find out more in its help file 2 Zoom In Out buttons Make the screen view zoom in or zoom out Each click makes
44. b site http www intervideo com sp Support jsp Intel PROSet Wireless Software Intel Corporation A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support intel com LocationFree Player Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Office Ready Office Ultimate Microsoft Corp A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com VAN IO lt 188 gt Support Options 60 Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office The Microsoft Office 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com Microsoft Streets amp Trips Microsoft Corp A comprehensive trip plann
45. ble distance away from the set lt 125 p gt AVAN O Precautions A To ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure requirements use only Sony supplied accessories for body worn operation which provides a distance to the body of at least 1 cm Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur QO Do not use cut or damaged connection cables A If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 180 Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer A To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly QO Be sure to put your computer into the supplied protective pouch before you carry the computer A The supplied protective pouch is not shock resistant It is intended to protect your computer from scratches Q Hold your computer with the LCD screen facing upwards and insert the computer into the supplied protective pouch from its left side A The supplied protective pouch is not water resistant Be sure to wipe water off the case right away if it gets wet Q Do not use any solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the supplied protective po
46. ccount Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people if you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 106 To add the Windows password Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts Click Create a password for your account under Make changes to your account In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter the password for your account Click Create password oa fF W ND Ln See Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password ADVAN TO Changing Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password NO oO fF WN Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts Click Change your password In the Current password field enter your current password In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter a new password Click Change password To remove the Windows password oa fF wWN Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts Click Remove your password In the Current password field enter the current passwo
47. ck indicator page 22 Bluetooth indicator page 22 WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 22 WWAN Wireless WAN indicator page 22 On selected models only NI o gt lo A oo ro o Bluetooth WLAN 6 lt 21 gt e 0000200 D IN 16v 1 Getting Started DC IN port page 26 Air vent I O connector page 74 Headphones jack page 78 on A vo N Microphone jack page 87 lt 22 gt Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power llluminates when the power of the computer is on blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery llluminates when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery pack is running out of power and double blinks when the battery pack is charging Memory Stick llluminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick slot Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Front Rear camera MOTION EYE Illuminates whi
48. d or folder for protection against unauthorized access The encrypted archive can be decrypted or unlocked for included file folder access by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor or entering the backup password you specified for encryption For detailed information on using the File Safe feature click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Help to read the help file Using the Application Launcher The application launcher feature is available on your computer for launching your preferred application executable file that is assigned to one of your fingers with the enrolled fingerprint Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can launch the assigned application simply by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor For detailed information on using the application launcher feature click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Help to read the help file UNIO pii 5 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your built in flash memory storage To erase the enrolled fingerprints 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2
49. deo clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible digital cameras Why can t write data to Memory Stick media Some versions of Memory Stick media are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off ACT lt 179 Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if cannot connect a USB device AQ If applicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check if the battery is charged If you are using a printer check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet A Try using one of the USB ports on the port replicator The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Q See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device A Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all QU USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub lt 180 gt N N 0 Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software Sony Support Information
50. deo if the screen resolution is set larger than 1024 x 768 Adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller A If you are using the AV Out jack plug the audio video AV cable into your computer before you start it To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution How do switch the display output from my screen to TV See Selecting Display Modes page 84 Alternatively you can use VAIO Touch Launcher to switch the display output See the help file on the software for more information lt 166 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen display a video Q Ifthe external display is selected for the display output and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video playback change the display output to the computer screen and then restart video playback See Selecting Display Modes page 84 for changing the display output Alternatively you can use VAIO Touch Launcher to change the display output See the help file on the software for more information a The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In this case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution
51. e the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 156 to change the settings Oooo Why is the data transfer speed slow Q The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using A If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point A If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Q Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communicat
52. e the other device s manual for more information lt 161 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow A The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other A The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether A Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected A Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected A Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference in the environment What should do if my computer becomes unstable when I use a Bluetooth audio device Your computer may become unstable if you change a sound output device to a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is running When you listen to playback audio from yo
53. eed A The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your software for more information Q Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder The connection and video import procedures vary depending on the digital video camcorder and the software that you use See the manual that came with your digital video camcorder for the detailed instructions lt 93 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect your computer to 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied to the network Ethernet port on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage over
54. een 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 DONIO Sacra les Before Use ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international Program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption For detailed information on the ENERGY STAR Program visit the following Web sites Q http Awww energystar gov USA Q http www eu energystar org Europe This computer is designed based on the ENERGY STAR standards and delivered with the following power saving settings QO The LCD backlight is turned off automatically after inactivity of about 15 minutes A The computer enters Sleep mode automatically after inactivity of about 30 minutes Press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode For detailed information on power saving modes see Using the Power Saving Modes page 115 8 VA O Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and us
55. egrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 119 and 802 11n multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard and or the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard IEEE 802 11b g is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth The IEEE 802 11g standard provides high speed communications faster than the IEEE 802 11b standard IEEE 802 11a is a wireless LAN standard using the 5 GHz bandwidth and provides high speed communications of up to 54 Mbps IEEE 802 11n is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth and provides high speed communications of up to 300 Mbps
56. ents are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations O As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology video and audio may go out of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device WAU IO Bira Using Your VAIO Computer Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values Q The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies QO As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices lt 62 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access yo
57. epleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Sleep or Hibernate If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode you will lose 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 30 gt N N 0 Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer 2 Slide the battery release latches 1 inwards hold the latches and slide the battery pack away from the computer lt 31 gt N N 0 Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start the arrow BI next to the Lock button and Shut Down
58. er guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Q Welcome mat Contains an overview of components connection set up information etc A Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and owner information Non printed Documentation UA User Guide this manual Explains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems User Guide is provided in the PDF format which you can easily browse through and print out To go to Web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http your computer must be connected to the Internet Q 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 VAIO a Before Use QA VAIO Recovery Center User Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory insta
59. eripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a multimedia computer display to your computer To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 on the computer lt 381 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a TV to your computer To connect a TV to your computer 1 Plug the power cord of your TV 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an audio video cable 2 into the AV Out jack 3 gt on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter and the other to the TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input Set up the TV configuration system lt 82 Using Peripheral Devices A You need to use an AV cable that has a minijack connector on one end and 3 RCA also called cinch connectors on the other end If your TV does not have RCA connectors but has a SCART connector you need an RCA to SCART converter If your compute
60. ery power you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive lt 116 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device s and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes during this mode If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time while it is disconnected from AC power place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off To activate Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Sleep 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 the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode To return to Normal mode Press any key If you slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power s
61. esktop to indicate the commands are now available Some touch commands are defined by default You can change the assignment of these default touch commands with VAIO Control Center See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 114 and find out more in its help file lt 36 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is equipped with a cursor pointing device the multi pointer 1 to enable you to point to select drag and scroll objects on the computer screen Push the multi pointer in the direction that you want to move the pointer on the screen The harder you push the multi pointer the faster moves the pointer The following shows the default button assignments in the horizontal orientation left and the vertical orientation right You can use VAIO Control Center to change these button assignments See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 114 and find out more in its help file To enable the default button assignments in the vertical orientation you must select on VAIO Touch Launcher 37 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description 5 Point Push the multi pointer 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object i Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button 3 twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applic
62. follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution A You can confirm the value of the total available graphics memory and video memory Right click on the desktop select Personalize and click Display Settings Advanced Settings and the Adaptor tab The value may be displayed differently from the actual memory on your computer What should I do if my screen is dark Use VAIO Touch Launcher to brighten your computer screen See the help file on the software for more information lt 167 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting What should I do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes The LCD brightness setting adjusted with VAIO Touch Launcher is temporary and may be restored to the original setting when your computer returns to Normal mode from Sleep or Hibernate mode To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options window appears Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Display Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for brightness adjustment Why can t use my touch panel A The power switch may be in the HOLD po
63. from the back of your computer and use it for the following actions on the touch panel LCD screen This stylus is extendable Slide it out to its full length if necessary See Back page 17 for the exact location of the stylus stored on the back of your computer lt 35 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Tap Gently hit the stylus once against the touch panel LCD screen Double tap Gently hit the stylus twice against the touch panel LCD screen Drag Slide the stylus gently on the touch panel LCD screen Z At your very first Windows startup you are prompted to calibrate the touch panel for smooth operations Follow the on screen instructions You can calibrate the touch panel at any time later when you feel uncomfortable with using it Click Start All Programs Touch Panel and Calibration and follow the on screen instructions You can customize your touch panel settings with VAIO Control Center to perform the right clicking action with the stylus See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 114 and find out more in its help file Using Touch Commands Touch commands are provided to substitute for actions that are needed to perform certain software operations For example you can drag your stylus to the left to view the previous page on your active browser software To enable touch commands press on the touch panel LCD screen for a few seconds VAIO TOUCH COMMAND appears on the d
64. he Folding Stand The portable folding stand which is supplied with your computer for use in the prop up position is not robust in terms of materials Do not exert pressure on the stand when setting it up To set up the stand follow these steps 1 Attach the folding stand 1 along with the guides on the back of your computer QD an R Insert the folding stand so that its VAIO logo surface comes in contact with the back of your computer lt 134 e AVAN O Precautions 2 Fold both ends of the stand inwards 3 Insert the narrower end into the slit on the other and pull it up until it clicks into place There are two pairs of notches on the narrower end of the folding stand so that you can adjust the position of your computer at two angles lt 135 VA O Precautions On Using the Adapter Holding Band An adapter holding band is supplied with your computer for bundling the display LAN adapter the AC adapter and the power cord together when you are not using them with your computer U Make sure to put them in proper place as shown below Q Make sure to insert the display LAN adapter from its I O connector end until the adapter fits into place lt 136 gt AVAN O Precautions On Using the Wrist Strap A To prevent accidental dropping make sure to fasten the supplied wrist strap
65. heating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port lt 94 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 95 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 106 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 114 Using the Power Saving Modes page 115 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 119 CODODD O lt 95 p N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer power on password and hard disk password Once you have set the power on password you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your built in flash memory storage If you set the hard disk password other users will not be able to access the data without knowing the password even
66. if the password protected flash memory storage is removed from your computer and is installed in another computer Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on password machine password and user password The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset if you have set the power on password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 106 VA KO pna Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password machine password 1
67. ight click the Bluetooth icon 4 on the taskbar and select Options to open the Options window Then check if proper security modes are selected on the Security tab For details on the security modes see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software See Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device page 63 for more information lt 160 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer Q Make sure the other device is authenticated Q Your computer may not allow connections from other devices To enable Bluetooth device connections follow these steps 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon Ei on the taskbar and select Options The Options window appears 2 Check if Standard or Low is selected for the Bluetooth security level on the Security tab If a custom Bluetooth security level is selected click the Default level button 3 Click OK A The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer A Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on Se
68. iguration is wrong The language layout of your computer s keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator is off If the Num lock indicator is on press and hold the Fn key and press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters lt 176 pp N N 0 Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by
69. in microphone monaural lt 17 gt Getting Started Back 1 Rear camera MOTION EYE page 41 Rear camera MOTION EYE indicator page 22 Stylus Slide up and pull out the stylus for touch panel operations 4 Air vents 5 WWAN antenna When using your computer in the vertical orientation rotate the antenna by 90 degrees counterclockwise On selected models only lt lt 18 Getting Started Right mba Strap holes Fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer through either hole N Battery connector page 27 lt 19 Getting Started Left 1 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 88 2 SIM card slot 2 Unscrew the screw and remove the cover to access the SIM card slot See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more information 3 Air vent 1 Supports high full low speeds 2 On selected models only lt 20 gt Getting Started Bottom Battery indicator page 22 Hard disk drive indicator page 22 Num lock indicator page 22 Caps lock indicator page 22 Scroll lo
70. ing software A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com lt q 189 gt N N 0 Support Options 14 Day Trial Version of Napster Napster Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www napster com Norton 360 All in One Security Symantec Corporation Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www symantec com techsupp Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc Protector Suite QL Edition 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 For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 QuickBooks Free Starter Edition Intuit Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support lt q 190 gt N N 0 Support Options QuickBooks Deluxe Intuit Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Suite Sonic Solutions A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support sonic com SafelT Digital Document Shredder SafelT Security Ltd A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www safeit com support SmartWi Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components Wireless LAN Wireless WAN and Blue
71. inserting the USB connector into the USB port a fF ON Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive Q If the disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature VAN IO lt 177 Troubleshooting Audio Video What should I do if cannot use my DV camcorder If it is prompted that the i LINK device seems to be disconnected or turned off the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder Unplug the cable and plug it in once again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 92 for more information Z i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system comp
72. ion failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 156 to change the settings lt 158 gt gt N N 0 Troubleshooting How do avoid data transfer interruptions Q When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 156 to change the settings Oooo What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices A If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encry
73. it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups lt 147 e N N 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your screen to turn off Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the external device connected to the computer To boot your computer from the external device for example the USB floppy disk drive and the USB i LINK optical disc drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer press and hold the Fn key and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears lt 148 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting How do I reduce the volume of the recovery partition Your built in flash memory storage contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored To reduce the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Insert the recovery disc into an external optical disc drive not supplied while your computer is on turn off the computer and then turn it on once again 2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears during the startup process The System Reco
74. l that came with your Bluetooth headset To connect the headset with your computer 1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds to turn on the Bluetooth headset 2 Press and hold the volume buttons for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in red and green 3 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings The Bluetooth Settings window appears and Add New Connection Wizard automatically starts 4 Ifthe Add New Connection Wizard window does not appear click New Connection The Add New Connection Wizard window appears 5 Select Express Mode Recommended and click Next The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists available devices if any 6 Select the device name for your Bluetooth headset and click Next The Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Security window appears when a connection is established 7 Enter 0000 for Bluetooth Passkey PIN and click OK 8 Click Next The headset icon appears in the Bluetooth Settings window 9 Right click the icon and select Connect lt 66 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon 3 on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings The Bluetooth Settings window appears Right click the headset icon and select Disconnect Click Yes lt 67 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your
75. ld do if Windows does not start showing a message when start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively again the System Disabled message appears and Windows will not start Slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off If any are lit press and hold the Fn key and press the Num Lk key or simply press the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password ACT lt 146 gt Troubleshooting What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing A Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download O Make sure you have installed the latest video driver A On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should do if cannot remember the BIOS password If you have forgotten the BIOS password contact 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 180 Why does
76. le the corresponding built in MOTION EYE camera is in use llluminates when data is read from or written to the built in flash memory storage Do not enter Sleep mode or Hard diskdrive O turn off the computer when this indicator is on Press and hold the Fn key and press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time Num locK to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key lock maps log al while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off Scroll lock a Press and hold the Fn key and press the Ser Lk key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs llluminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled Bluetooth technology Q Wireless LAN llluminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled lt 23 gt Getting Started Indicator Functions Wireless WAN llluminates when the wireless WAN functionality is enabled On selected models only lt 24 gt N N 0 Getting Started Holding Your Co
77. lled settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide A SmartWi Connection Utility Help Selected models only Provides information about setting up Bluetooth wireless LAN and wireless WAN functionalities To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start All Programs and SmartWi Connection Utility 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help o 10 a AVAN O Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need To access Help and Support click Start and Help and Support A Manuals Specifications Here you will find the on screen User Guide warranty information other VAIO documents and system and software information for your computer A VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials an escalation page containing support and contact information and various links to VAIO online support Web sites Q Backup amp Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system system software and your personal data O Wireless amp Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and
78. ly removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 7 Click OK 8 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window 9 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer lt 91 a N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer AE t f lt 92 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices Q You need the supplied port replicator to connect an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder A The i LINK port on the port replicator does not supply power to external devices generally powered by 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 device A The optional i LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas OQ An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guarant
79. me areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Q Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use lt q 132 gt MA O Precautions On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Oooeoovodo Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Ooovovo O Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media and Memory Stick Adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them Ooo vo When using the Memory Stick Duo media do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to the Memory Stick Duo media Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components lt 133 e AVAN O Precautions On Using t
80. mode otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not expand a single window across two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display lt 86 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Z Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode WALO afes Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat over the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone not supplied To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use lt 88 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following A When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports A Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB
81. mputer You can hold and use your computer in either a horizontal or vertical orientation to suit your preferences In either orientation make sure to fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer and wear it to prevent accidental dropping of the computer from your palms Q Horizontal orientation This is the standard orientation of your computer and by default the buttons on the front are assigned the functions that help you use the computer comfortably in this orientation You can change the default button assignments with VAIO Control Center See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 114 and find out more in its help file The horizontal orientation is represented as Standard mode in VAIO Control Center lt 25 gt N N 0 Getting Started Q Vertical orientation You can use your computer in this orientation with the help of the VAIO Touch Launcher software Press the launcher button to start the software and select to rotate the screen view by 90 degrees clockwise Zo You might additionally want to change the default button assignments for easier operations using VAIO Control Center The vertical orientation is represented as Rotational mode in VAIO Control Center lt 26 gt N N 0 Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer Using the AC Adapter A Use your compute
82. n a da a a a a a da ai li 94 Setting the PASSWOI irc di E dentine dated aa ra a Ion ARA 95 Using Fingerprint Authenticati n sares a T a e AA ae EE E A EA EEE a 106 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center ococonccccnnccccnoccnnonccononccnnnnnnocnnncn nor nn nan n nc nnn rra rra rnn rca anna nannnans 114 Using the Power Saving Modes oococnccccinocccooncccnonccnnnncc conca nn rara nEn ranas 115 Managing Power with VAIO Power ManageMeNtoooococincccnocononcconcconn nono nono non nono nn rra n nro narran rre narran 119 ONLO PreGaUtiOns soniri baie E a ae ee EE TOT ts ae i ieee ee 121 On Handling the ECO Sree niisiis ea e ae aae ea ida des 122 On Using the Power SQUICO paana a id 123 On Handling Your COM pU ETa oct e clas cana 124 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE CaMera cooococinocccnnoncnononcnnonocnnanono nono conan nn cnn nn rra n nn nan rn nan rn name rn ren rn rannnnnnnnraranncacns 126 On Handling Floppy DISKS ws coco a A E paea EEE A EE eee E eed Tia da 127 On Handling DISCS EEE TE aa 128 On Using the Battery Packicacacii lle iaa Alai apasa Eaka Siapa ATOSE Na E ARa SAATE a SAKNES 129 On Using Headphones cmo aei a eae eaaa aaa aea ia a aaa a taia 131 On Handling Memory Stick Media ooooococonnccccnoccccnonccnonacananancnonnnnono cnn eee aeeseaeeeegaeeeceeeeeeeaeeeseaeeseaeeseeeseeeeeneieeeseeeen 132 On Using the Folding Madina A A it 133 On Using the Adapter Holding Band oooconnccccinoccconancnononcnononcnnoncn
83. n appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the user password and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key WACK lt 100 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your built in flash memory storage If you enable the hard disk password this adds an extra level of security When adding the hard disk password you must set both the master and user passwords The master password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to reset the user password in the BIOS setup screen The user password is provided to lock your built in flash memory storage Once you set the user password you will have to enter the password along with the power on password if set after the VAIO logo appears You cannot start your computer with the master password If you forge
84. ncher Check the software for volume control Ooocodo 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 Q Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar What should do if do not hear sound from the built in soeakers A If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information O Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled A The speaker volume may have been turned off by VAIO Touch Launcher Check the software for volume control A Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar lt 173 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Pointing Device What should do if my pointing device does not work A Check if the power switch is in the HOLD position If so slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to release the switch A You may have disabled the pointing device without connecting a mouse to your computer Q Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer A Ifthe pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt Fn F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt Fn F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart
85. ne of the camera properties e g LightSource Flickness etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction lt 155 p N N 0 Troubleshooting Why can t use the built in MOTION EYE camera A 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 QA You cannot use the built in MOTION EYE camera if the screen view is rotated Restore the standard screen view A If the problem persists you must reinstall the driver software for the camera Follow these 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 Q 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 For changing the setting see Using the Power Saving Modes page 115 lt 156 gt N
86. ng the Password page 95 Logging onto Windows If you have enrolled your fingerprints for your user account you can substitute fingerprint authentication for Windows password entry To log onto Windows swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log on screen appears For detailed information on logging onto Windows click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Help to read the help file Power on Security feature If you have set the power on password page 95 and or the hard disk password page 100 you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer For detailed information on the Power on Security feature click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Help to read the help file lt 112 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Password Bank Once you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for Web sites in the password bank you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering information required to access the password protected Web sites For detailed information on using the password bank click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Help to read the help file You may not be able to use the password bank feature depending on the Web site you access Using the File Safe Feature With the File Safe feature you can create an encrypted archive to include a file an
87. nnnn con nano conan nana n nera narran nn rra n nr nn nn nn an rra rnnn rn nnnnnaranananns 135 On Using the Wrist Strap cessaria A A E E A E N aiaee iann 136 On Replacing the Multi pointer CaP oooococcnnccconocccnnnnccnonananannn ccoo corno n narran narran rana nn r rra naar nn name rare rn rnnn ra nanananns 137 On Updating Your Computer csiis Sariaren none rannnnns 138 ONLO Troubleshooting coi A A TOT A DANE A eet tee es 139 COMPUT eT PTE E E iia o vented E E E T 141 System Oe OUH iia a si 150 Battery a ia io eee initial ets 151 Built in MOTION EYE CaM Ta conniicinnninnnninncin RR RR RR n rr nannra ner 153 NOTWOTKINO coi vision e E AD EES E A ple ee teed 156 Bluetooth Technology a a a src 159 Optical DisCS vto ia dk Nie eens Oil 163 DIS Play atan ti 164 POMNO AA A A A A ERA 170 Microphone enoia A ae i en ia A ia ete 171 A A O O 172 POINTING Devit miii e a ci 173 A a ds 175 Floppy DISKS iii a a rd de 176 ALIGIO V IAGO cia a 177 Memory Stick Media ccccccecceeeeeeeeeecaeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeceaeeeeeaeeeceaeeecaaeeeeeaeeeeeaeeecaaeesceaeesecaeeseeaeessaeeeseaeeeseeeeseeeesaas 178 Peripherals te crcspc vee ch ited cette ce fone eee aie eee eed De ve ev ad bed acted ideas ios 179 SUPPOM OPtiONS estic ada jo 180 Sony Support Nf MA Oa a a AA Aa 180 Program Support NIOMA Oe iii A dia 184 a A aa AVAN O Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on scr
88. o use the device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media Before formatting the media make sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause a malfunction Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window Right click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format Click Restore device defaults A OND a The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not select NTFS from the File system drop down list as it may cause a malfunction The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options lt 48 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start At the confirmation prompt click OK The formatting process starts It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media 7 Once completed click OK 8 Click Close lt 49 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the
89. ol a 51 Using the Bluetooth Functionality oooocccnnnnnncccconnnccccnnnnnonnnnnonnnrnnnnnnnnonnnn non n cnn ee anno n rn nr anna rn nr ran n nn nnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnncnncinnns 59 ONLO Using Peripheral Devices A ii 67 Connecting the Port Replicator muii rita 68 Connecting the Display LAN Adapter cccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaaeeceeaeeeeaeeeseaeeeeeaeeeeaeeesaeeeeeaeeesiaeeeseaeeeseaeeteeeeeee 74 Connecting an OpticallDiscC DIiVO eco e ies 75 Connecting External Speakers cooconcccinnciconacocnonccnnnancnnn nc rra 78 Connecting an External Display oooooconicnconacicinoccconancnnnnnccnnnn canon conan cana eka NEE rnr nn anna nn nn ren nar nn nn t arteka eieae 79 Selecting Display MOS ee errr 84 Using the Multiple Monitors FUn ction oooocccccnnncccccnnononaccnonancncnnnnnnonc cnn n nano cnn nn nan nn cnn ran rn AE ATERA eira askina i ssai Treia 85 Connecting an External Microphone sssri ra iaa 87 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviC8 oooconcccccincccinonccconocanononcnnnnncnononcnnnnnnn nan cnn nan nn ran nn cnn cnn nan nn nn nn nn nannnnannns 88 Connecting a Printer iii A A AA A a traia 91 Connecting an i LINK Device sienne oan aap AAS Iiah aaen aaah aad Aia i anna nn RR RR RR Ran RRA RR RR aran enn enn Ront Euo naaie ideaa tak 92 Connecting to a Network LAN oooncccinncccnnocccnnncnconnncnnono conan corno R naar R RR RR nn nr nnn nn rn nn nr rannnnnannnnnnns 93 Customizing Your VAIO COMPUTE eisti retene
90. om of the main window ay VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more features See the help file on the software for more information ONLO Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 2 3 4 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility Click the Movie icon in the right pane of the utility s main window Turn the camera to your subject For macro closeup capturing slide the focus selection switch to the Y position The focus selection switch is only effective for the rear camera MOTION EYE The focusing distance for closeup capturing is approximately 2 8 inches 7 cm from the lens Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to start movie recording When finished press the CAPTURE button once again to stop movie recording The first scene of the captured movie is added to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the main window VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more features See the help file on the software for more information lt 44 p Using Your VAIO Computer lt 45 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Before You Use the Memory Stick Media
91. ord twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 6 Press the or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key VAIO pci Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password machine password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password 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 VA KO oe Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power on password user password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup scree
92. our computer Do not unplug the AC adapter from the port replicator and the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions lt 70 Using Peripheral Devices ONLO Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before attaching it to the port replicator Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Attach the guide holder 1 to the port replicator J lt 71 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices 3 Plug one end of the power cord 2 into the AC adapter 3 and the other end into an AC outlet 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the port replicator 5 5 lt 72 gt Using Peripheral Devices 5 Slide down the computer along the guide holder until it is fixed on the port replicator 6 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer Keep the battery pack installed on your computer when attaching the computer to the port replicator Do not move your computer while attached to the port replicator this may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the computer lt 73 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the Port Replicator To prevent lo
93. password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long Enter the user password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Press either the Esc key or the lt or gt key to select the Exit tab Press the 4 or Y key to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 102 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears lf you have set the power on password enter your power on password 3 Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key Enter the current password once and then a new password twice Press the Enter key Press the Enter key when the success message appears Press either the Esc key or the lt or gt key to select the Exit tab oON OO RA Press the 4 or Y key to select Exi
94. ption 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 159 N N 0 Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer a a a a Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth functionality enabled If the Bluetooth indicator is off turn on the WIRELESS switch You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when your computer is in a power saving mode Return to Normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer discover other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth utility software or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device with which want to communicate a a Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer r
95. r bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction QO Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen Q Donotchange the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for selection as it may make your computer unstable Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of making the change lt 123 gt AVAN O Precautions On Using the Power Source Q See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model A Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or a shredder A You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by holding the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Ooovovodno Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as i
96. r has an S VIDEO port you can use this port as an alternative means of connection See the manual that came with your peripheral for more information on installation and use If the display resolution of your computer is more than 1024 x 768 pixels a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV If you want to display the full image change the display resolution of the computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower lt 83 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector to your computer To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug an RGB signal cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter 3 Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 lt 84 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display desktop monitor etc is connected to your computer If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple
97. r only with the supplied AC adapter To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer or on the port replicator gt O e 4 3 1 2 The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter 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 118 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming VAN IO lt 27 gt 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 2 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place UT gt ea A 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 batteries lt 28 N N 0 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your comp
98. rd that you want to remove Click Remove password lt 105 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer lt 106 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with additional convenience A small horizontal bar located at the upper left of the touch panel LCD screen is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter Once you have registered your fingerprint s the fingerprint authentication functionality offers A A substitute for password entry A Logging onto Windows page 111 If you have enrolled your fingerprints for your user account you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging onto Windows Q Power on Security feature page 111 If you have set the power on password page 95 and or the hard disk password page 100 you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer O Password bank for quick Web site access page 112 You can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering information user accounts passwords etc required to access the password protected Web sites A File Safe feature to encrypt decrypt data page 112 With the File Safe feature you can encrypt files and folder to create an encrypted archive To decrypt or access such encrypted archives you can use the fingerprint authen
99. s 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 A Customers in USA See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up wireless LAN and wireless WAN functionalities For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help see Non printed Documentation page 8 A Customers in other countries or areas See the following for setting up wireless LAN functionality lt q 52 N N 0 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 functionality read the Safety Information carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 1 1a b g standard or the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Int
100. sing the Internet page 50 lt 139 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before 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 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 A Computer page 141 System Security page 150 Battery page 151 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 153 Networking page 156 Bluetooth Technology page 159 Optical Discs page 163 Display page 164 Printing page 170 Microphone page 171 Speakers page 172 Pointing Device page 173 Keyboard page 175 Floppy Disks page 176 Audio Video page 177 DUODOODODODOCODDODLDO JJ lt 140 gt AV AN 10 Troubleshooting A Memory Stick Media page 178 UA Peripherals page 179 lt 141 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Computer What should do if my computer does not start QU Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on O Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged Q Make sure the floppy disk dri
101. sition Slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to release the switch Q The touch panel may be disabled Use VAIO Control Center to enable the touch panel See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 114 and find out more in its help file lt 168 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why can t rotate my screen view with the rotate button on VAIO Touch Launcher A The color quality of the LCD screen may not be appropriate To rotate the screen view you must select Medium 16 bit or Highest 32 bit for Colors on the Monitor tab on the Display Settings window To change the color quality follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization 3 Select appropriate color quality from the Colors drop down list UA Some software may not support the rotated screen view Use your computer in the horizontal orientation to use such software What should do if the external display remains blank If you cannot change the display output with VAIO Touch Launcher you need to change the settings for the external display with VAIO Control Center To change the settings launch the VAIO Control Center select the control item for the external display and then click to select the check box for changing the options to detect the external display Then try VAIO Touch Launcher to change the display output VAN IO lt 169 Troubleshoo
102. software Make sure to exit such software before capturing still images and movies with VAIO Camera Capture Utility You cannot use the front and rear cameras at the same time When the screen view is rotated the front and rear cameras are both disabled To use the rear camera MOTION EYE make sure to slide up the touch panel LCD screen The finder view on the main window shows mirrored image streams This is normal and captured still images will not be mirrored The finder view on the main window may show some 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 MovieMaker software lt 43 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility 2 Click the Still icon in the right pane of the utility s main window 3 Turn the camera to your subject 4 For macro closeup capturing slide the focus selection switch to the amp position The focus selection switch is only effective for the rear camera MOTION EYE The focusing distance for closeup capturing is approximately 2 8 inches 7 cm from the lens 5 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer The current image in the finder view is captured and its thumbnail image is added to the thumbnail view at the bott
103. ss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before disconnecting it from the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals 2 Slide the computer up along the guide holder and away from the port replicator Z To disconnect the port replicator completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter AVAN LO lt 74 be Using Peripheral Devices Connecting the Display LAN Adapter Connect the supplied display LAN adapter 1 to the I O connector 2 on the bottom of your computer to expand connectivity to the computer AV Out jack page 81 Monitor VGA port page 79 Network Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 93 co N lt 75 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an Optical Disc Drive To use optical CDs and DVDs with your computer you need to connect an external optical disc drive not supplied via the port replicator Connecting an Optical Disc Drive Be sure to connect an external optical disc drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD software lt 76 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices To connect an optical disc drive 1 Attach your computer to the port replicator See Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator page 70 2 Plug one end of an i LINK cable not supplied 1 to an external optical disc drive
104. t Delete keys and click the arrow aj next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data A If your computer still does not turn off slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Q Remove the AC adapter and battery pack O Try reinstalling the software A Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support lt 144 pp N N 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 2 3 Close all open programs Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If this procedure does not work slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start a This issue could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly
105. t Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key VAN IO lt 103 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer To remove the hard disk password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key leaving everything else blank Press the Enter key when the success message appears Press either the Esc key or the lt or gt key to select the Exit tab Press the 4 or Y key to select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 104 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people By setting the Windows password you can protect your user account from unauthorized access Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user a
106. t may cause a malfunction lt 124 MA Precautions On Handling Your Computer Q Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer QO If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again OY Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer QO Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction CoovovovovdodD UA Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal overheating Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its air vents Q Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suita
107. t the master password or the keyboard fails which is critical to password entry no bypass is possible and the data stored on the built in flash memory storage will not be accessible There is NO RESET of this password You will have to replace the built in flash memory storage at your own expense and lose all the data originally stored on the built in flash memory storage Be sure to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people If you have set the hard disk password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 106 VAN IO lt 101 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the hard disk password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key Select Continue on the warning screen and press the Enter key Enter the master
108. ta maintenance and management A Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your built in flash memory storage See Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints page 113 for the detailed procedure lt 108 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Enrolling a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication functionality you must enroll your fingerprint s in your computer A Set the Windows password on your computer before enrollment See Adding the Windows Password page 104 for the detailed instructions To enroll a fingerprint Up to 10 fingerprints can be enrolled for each user and up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled for logging onto your system using the Power on Security feature You can also select the finger of which fingerprint you want to use for the Power on Security feature later 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears Click Fingerprints and Initialize Follow the on screen instructions To read the detailed description open the help file from the Fingerprint Control Center window lt 109 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer If you have failed to enroll a fingerprint follow these steps to try again 1 Place the top joint of your finger on the fingerprint sensor 1
109. the screen view zoom in or out by 0 5 on a scale of 1 to 3 and cycles when zooming reaches its maximum or minimum level To restore the screen view in the actual size click that appears on the magnified screen view To help you navigate on the magnified screen view the hand tool is available to grasp a point on the view and drag it around To use the hand tool click E on the magnified screen view The pointer changes its shape to a hand like one indicating that the hand tool is now selected To restore the standard pointer click xi 3 Rotate button Restores the standard screen view lt 39 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Blocking Unintentional Operations While you are carrying your computer around you might press a button on the computer unintentionally and find an operation that you never expected in progress To block such unintentional operations your computer is provided with the function to lock certain components of the computer Slide down the power switch to the HOLD position in the opposite direction of A on the switch until it clicks into place You will see the color of the hole on the power switch turns orange Additionally your computer screen will display a message and go blank to conserve power lt 40 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer The components to be locked by this function are as
110. tication or enter the password you specified for encryption A Application launcher function for quick application access page 112 Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application lt 107 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication a The fingerprint authentication technology does not ensure complete user authentication or complete protection of your data and hardware Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint sensor A The fingerprint recognition rate depends on your operating conditions and varies among individuals as well Q Be sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the built in flash memory storage especially in the encrypted archives created with the File Safe feature before sending your computer for repair Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have occurred during the course of repair A Incase the built in flash memory storage has to be initialized for example after the repair work the fingerprint templates will be lost You will have to enroll them all over again A The maintenance and management of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your da
111. ting How do run Windows Aero This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only To run Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options The Appearance Settings window appears 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab 5 Click OK For information about the Windows Aero features such as Windows Flip 3D see Windows Help and Support lt 170 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if cannot print a document Q Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer A Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer A You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information A If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the computer A If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Printer under Hardware and Sound Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to
112. ting Controls and Ports page 13 About the Indicator Lights page 22 Holding Your Computer page 24 Connecting a Power Source page 26 Using the Battery Pack page 27 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 31 COovovovodo lt 13 gt N N 0 Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Top Air vent Focus selection switch page 41 Memory Stick slot page 46 Memory Stick indicator page 22 CAPTURE button page 41 Your computer supports Duo size Memory Stick media only ol a 0 N lt lt 14 p Getting Started Left button page 36 Right button page 36 Center button page 36 Launcher button page 38 WIRELESS switch page 51 Touch panel LCD screen page 34 o a a 09 N a 15 Getting Started MOTION EYE 11 Built in speaker monaural 2 Fingerprint sensor page 106 3 Front camera MOTION EYE page 41 4 Front camera MOTION EYE indicator page 22 lt 16 gt Getting Started 1 Multi pointer page 36 2 Zoom In Out buttons page 38 3 Power indicator page 22 4 5 POWER switch Built
113. to your computer through one of the strap holes and wear it when you use the computer on your palms EZ Y Q Do not grasp the wrist strap to carry your computer around as it may cause the computer to hit against something resulting in damage to the computer a NETA a VA O Precautions On Replacing the Multi pointer Cap The cap at the tip of the multi pointer is a consumable When it wears out replace it with one of the two supplied spare caps Q Make sure to put the spare cap firmly in place Q Make sure that the side with a small projection 1 of the spare cap faces upwards when putting it lt j 138 gt NIN Precautions On Updating Your Computer Confirm that the latest updates have been installed on your computer using the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently To confirm that they have been installed on the computer follow these steps for each software application UA Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions A VAIO Update 3 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 3 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions If you have not yet installed the latest updates install them with the above software To download and install the updates on the computer the computer must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see U
114. tooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 lt 191 gt N N 0 Support Options SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software 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 184 VAIO Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to a USB port or an LINKO port on your computer or with the built in MOTION EYES camera on your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Utility provides you with various video quality settings when using the internal camera For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 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 184 AVAN LO lt 192 gt Support Options VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO
115. uch 126 gt VA O Precautions On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Do nat let the direct sunlight get into the scope of the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause a malfunction of the camera The built in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port a a lt 127 et AVAN O Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks a a a a O Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with an adhesive label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk lt 128 gt NIN Precautions On Handling Discs A Do not touch the surface of the disc A Do not drop or bend the disc A Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below A Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability
116. ur Bluetooth audio device connect the Bluetooth audio device to the computer first and then launch your audio or video playback software See the help file for detailed information on connecting the Bluetooth audio device Why can t connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth functionality For more details see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software lt 162 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Can use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth functionality on the computer is permitted Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device by specifying its IP address on a Personal Area Network PAN The Bluetooth utility software uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP to assign IP addresses to active wireless devices If you specify a fixed IP address for the device to which you want to connect the utility cannot assign a dynamic IP address to the device and fails Do not specify IP addresses when using a PAN Why can t use the Bluetooth functionality when log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth functionality ma
117. ur computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey Ln The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered lt 63 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you need first to set up the Bluetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software To see the help file Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Help lt 64 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off lt lt 65 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset not supplied will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet using instant messaging software For details on using the Bluetooth headset see the manua
118. uter 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 computer automatically charges the battery pack the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges When the battery pack is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery pack is running out of power Double blinks The battery pack is charging Off The computer is using AC power Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge lt 29 gt Getting Started Bo When the battery pack is running out of power both the battery and power indicator lights blink Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly d
119. ve 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 A Ifyou are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information QO Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack reconnect the AC adapter and then slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch 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 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 142 N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if a BIOS error appears when turn on my computer If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps 1 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Set the date month day year Press the Enter key
120. very Options window appears Use the recovery disc you created upon delivery of your computer 3 Select your keyboard layout from the drop down list and click Next Select your operating system and click Next 5 Click VAIO Recovery Center The VAIO Recovery Center window appears 6 Click Restore Complete System and Start 7 Select Skip and click Next You will be prompted to select whether or not to keep the VAIO Value added contents 8 Select No and click Next 9 Follow the on screen instructions The above procedure involves system recovery Note that the applications and data you added on the built in flash memory storage before reducing the volume of the recovery partition will all be lost Once you have reduced the volume of the recovery partition you need the recovery disc for later system recovery lt 149 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting How do I check the volume of the recovery partition Your built in flash memory storage contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage The Computer Management window appears 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the left pane The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on the center pane lt 150 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting System Security How c
121. witch for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose all unsaved data If the power switch is in the HOLD position you can slide it up in the direction of A on the switch to return to Normal mode lt 117 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for a certain period of time it will enter Sleep mode To modify this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to put the computer to sleep and click Save Changes lt 118 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the built in flash memory storage and power is turned off Even when the battery runs down no data will be lost The power indicator light is off in this mode A If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down and resuming To activate Hibernate mode Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Hibernate A 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 To return to
122. y not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode If the device to which you want to connect supports Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User mode only you cannot establish a connection from your computer Why can t use the Bluetooth utility software when switch a user If you switch a user without logging off your system the Bluetooth utility software will not work successfully Be sure to log off before switching a user To log off your system click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Log Off lt 163 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Optical Discs What should I do if cannot write data to CD media Q Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver QO 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 external optical disc drive Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work lt 164 gt

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