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Sony PCG-Z1VAP2 User's Guide

1. Click Add The Wireless network properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Properties 10 Associaton Authentication Network mame SSID Wireless network key This network requires a key for the following Network Authentication Open Date encryption WEP E The key is provided for me automatically _ This is a computerto computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used Type the name of the network you want to connect to in the Network name SSID box If available make sure the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is selected If the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is not available 1 Select an authentication method from the Network Authentication menu 2 Select a data encryption method from the Data Encryption menu Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box Type a network key in the Network key box Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box Page 38 11 Click to select This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used 12 Click OK The network name appears in the Preferred networks list box 13 Click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears Advanced rea ax Networks to access Ary available network access point prefered _ Access point rfrastructure networks only Comnputerto computer ad hoc networks only C Automatically connect to non prefemed networks Cose
2. Frequently asked questions Page 78 Connecting a printer You can easily connect a printer to your computer or port replicator if applicable If you wish to purchase a port replicator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer The New Hardware Wizard enables you to easily install the printer software but some printers require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your printer for more information To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port E on your computer See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer 3 Turn the printer on The Found New Hardware Wizard appears on the computer screen Connecting a USB Printer Power cord oe P Printer not supplied USB cable not supplied See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use To connect a printer port replicators only 1 Connect the computer to a port replicator not supplied See Connecting a Port Replicator for more information 2 Plug the printer cable into the Printer port cy on the port replicator For more information see Locating Ports and Jacks 3 Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer Connecting a Printer
3. On the BlueSpace NE window click Service Discovery The File Push icon EY ears in the Service Discovery area if the service is available Click the File Push icon B in the Service Discovery area The Select Files to Send window appears Select the file you want to send and click Send The Completed Send File window appears when your file is received by the Bluetooth device to which your computer is connected Completed Send File BlueSpace NE Completed Send File BlueSpace Nt i Y Sending tie has been completed COUCETITITITII III III rrr Send IKB for tree 1 fie has been cert and 0 file hat been rocened C Close dstog atomaticaly when the tanamsson completed To send image files l Establish a connection with another Bluetooth device For more information see Establishing wireless connections On the BlueSpace NE window click Service Discovery The Image Push icon spears in the Service Discovery area if the service is available Click the Image Push icon Dl The Select Image Files to Send window appears Select the file you want to send and click Send A confirmation window appears when the image file is successfully sent When your computer receives an image the file automatically opens Page 51 Using connection services When a connection is made between your computer and another Bluetooth device you can click Service Discovery for a list of available services that can be performe
4. 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats shortcut menu to view the available language choices Select the desired language 4 Click Customize to change the number currency time and date settings 5 Click OK 6 Click OK Page 98 Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs This feature changes the appearance such as color of certain Sony programs To change the window design 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 In the left panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click UI Design Selector 4 Click lt lt or gt gt to view the designs 5 Click Apply to select a design that appears in the center window The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 6 Click OK Page 99 Mice and Kev sS Using the Keyboard Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Page 100 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Key descriptions Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicator Lights Combinations and functions with the Fn key Page 101 Key descriptions Key Description Numeric keypad Conta
5. Charge the battery at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require more time to charge 1 Insert the battery into the battery bay 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery as long as the computer is using AC power The battery indicator blinks while the battery charges The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is fully charged Battery Indicator c gt Battery C n indicator Wireless LAN Battery indicator status Description On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power Page 16 Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery away from all sources of heat Keep the battery dry Do not open or disassemble the battery Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock Battery life is shorter in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Page 17 Frequently asked questions How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information When is the co
6. Clean the computer with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth 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 You can use canned compressed air specifically for computers to remove dust If a solid object falls onto the computer or a liquid leaks into the computer immediately turn off and unplug the computer It is best to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before you use it again Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen or canned compressed air Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Page 5 Handling the LCD Screen Direct sunlight can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This can cause a malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and do
7. Page 14 PowerPanel Power Profile Battery Alarms Battery Level Estimated time to empty 4 17 Charging Critical Full Time Estimates El Time to full charge Time computer lasts in standby mode To view the Power Meter window if you are using battery power Double click the battery icon in the Taskbar Notification area The Power Meter window appears Power Meter sa Power Meter Always show icon on the taskbar Show details for each battery Power status Current power source Batteries Total battery power remaining 89 Total time remaining 4 00 hours Click an individual battery icon for more information Page 15 Charging a battery You will need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you have not used the battery for a long time The lithium ion battery supplied with your computer may be recharged at any time whether you wait until the battery is completely or partially discharged Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life If you charge the battery and find that battery power is still low the battery may be reaching the end of its life and you may need to replace it The battery supplied with your computer is not charged at the time of purchase To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the computer is on or off However the battery will charge faster when the computer is off Charging the battery takes several hours
8. Skarz cnlaeme coriecticn Selus Iria d Oon a ur Faal Shae liey a Jla y Ukas 2 perte lo con mais celek Jesl s ack Yel gt i Caws 4 Follow the on screen Network Setup Wizard instructions 5 When you are prompted type in a unique computer name for each computer You will use this unique name to differentiate the two computers once they are networked together The Workgroup name should remain the same for the two networked computers 6 When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on screen instructions click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click My Computer 7 Click My Network Places in the Other Places menu The My Network Places window appears 8 Click View workgroup computers in the Network Tasks menu Computers networked under the same workgroup name are displayed in this window Connecting Another Computer i LINK cable not supplied Page 61 Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO computers when the computers are on or off To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers are on 1 Close all open files that are shared with the connected computers 2 Unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on each computer To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are off Unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on each computer Page 62 Frequently asked questions Why can t I establish a connection between two VAIO computers Your computer may
9. 14 Click to select Computer to computer ad hoc networks only and then click Close To disconnect from a wireless network For computers with built in wireless LAN functionality move the Wireless LAN switch to OFF A Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss To disconnect from a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection Enabled The Wireless Network Connectioin Status window appears 3 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears 5 Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close 6 Move the Wireless LAN switch to OFF Page 39 Checking your network connection status Whether you have a wireless Ethernet or dial up connection you can check the status of that connection To check your network connection status 1 Click Start on the taskbar and click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 Under LAN or High Speed Internet click the enabled network connection to open the connection status windo
10. The Wireless Link window appears 3 From the Bluetooth tab click the Bluetooth link near the bottom of the window The Bluetooth help guide appears 4 Click Installing and authenticating Bluetooth devices for a list of devices To access the BlueSpace NE help guide 1 If the BlueSpace NE window is not already open click the Bluetooth Standing by icon Mon the Taskbar Notification area 2 On the Help menu click Search for topics The Help for BlueSpace NE window appears Page 55 Disconnecting a Bluetooth device To disconnect or remove a device 1 If the BlueSpace NE window is not already open click the Bluetooth Standing by icon Mon the Taskbar Notification area 2 In the Devices currently found window select the device you want to disconnect or remove 3 From the BlueSpace NE window click Device 4 From the Device menu click either Remove device Remove all devices or select an option from the Disconnect submenu Page 56 Additional information The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system Use of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on the computer Size of
11. remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot to conserve battery power To remove a PC Card while your computer is on we 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the PC Card is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 5 Push the Release button The Release button pops out 6 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card pops out 7 Gently pull the card out of the slot To remove a PC Card while the computer is off 1 Push the Release button once The Release button pops out 2 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card pops out 3 Gently pull the card out of the slot Page 121 Frequently asked questions Why doesn t my PC Card work Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while
12. then follow these steps To view the contents 1 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click Sony MemoryStick The Sony MemoryStick window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Page 91 Write protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is designed with a write protect tab to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the write protect tab of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write Protect Tab Back of Memory Stick Media Page 92 Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it If you need to reformat Memory Stick media use the Memory Stick Formatter that is preinstalled on your computer For more information about using Memory Stick Formatter refer to Formatter Help A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Back up important data before formatting the media To format Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot See
13. Flat Panel Display Flat panel display Power cord Display cable not supplied Page 127 Disconnecting a Port Replicator Disconnecting a port replicator when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate or the battery power is low may result in data loss or a computer malfunction You can disconnect a port replicator when the computer is on or off When the battery is low turn off the computer before you disconnect a port replicator To disconnect a port replicator 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Pull the release latches on each side of the port replicator to release the computer from the port replicator Releasing a Computer from a Port Replicator Release latches 3 Lift the computer away from the port replicator Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 128 nudi Video ti Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Using Speakers Using Microphones Page 129 Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders You can connect a digital video DV recorder such as an i LINK digital video camera recorder to the i LINK S400 i IEEE 1394 port on your computer Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder Disconnecting the i LINK digital video recorder Using a digital video camera recorder Frequently asked questions 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product cont
14. Internet You can change your home page fonts language and colors You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the tabs to view options 4 Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes 5 Click OK Page 30 Frequently asked questions Why doesn t my modem work Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack on the computer and the wall jack See To connect a telephone cable for more information Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line
15. Removing Memory Stick media Frequently asked questions Page 88 Selecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick media are a compact portable and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible devices The following types of Memory Stick media are available but compatibility with your computer can vary MagicGate Memory Stick media MG Memory Stick media Provides copyright protection with authentication and encryption using Sony MagicGate technology Authentication ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content can be recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick PRO media Provides MagicGate copyright protection and high speed transfer features when used with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices VAIO computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only Currently high speed data transfer and the MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high speed data transfer You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Curren
16. Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Gently pull the rubber tab away from the computer to find the modem jack 3 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the Modem jack Make sure it clicks into place 4 Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Telephone Cable Telephone cable not supplied Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a telephone line See To connect a telephone cable for more information 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard Mew Carner am Pired Webasto Wie New Conie ion A wizard Ihu earned nahi pru Loma ts ie ieat Dremi ly op irde ston wha ope imisaal Se up shawo sral Ao maae Tu winni khol hed Cond 3 Click Next If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Ne
17. a USB Mouse or Keyboard USB devices not supplied USB cable Page 108 Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard You can disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the mouse or keyboard when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a mouse or keyboard Unplug the USB cable from the USB port Page 109 Frequently asked questions What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port See Connecting a mouse or keyboard for more information Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer What do I do if the pointer doesn t move when I use the mouse Make sure another mouse is not installed If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you still cannot use the pointer restart the computer You can restart the computer three different ways Press the Windows key ad and press U When the Turn Off Computer window appears press R Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key 7 to select Shut Down Press Enter and then press R Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off press the power button again to restart th
18. between your VAIO computer and another compatible computer Connecting VAIO computers Disconnecting VAIO computers Frequently asked questions 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software programs operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 60 Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers you can use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer To connect VAIO computers 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable into the i LINK port on each computer 2 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections and click Set up or change your home or small office network The Network Setup Wizard appears Network Setup Wizard Network Setup Wizard Welcome to The efwork Senin Wizard Ih saza eel hele yzu retus Ihis coveslerts in or yzur yslik ATE a veloeik pra er
19. damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical drive If you notice condensation on the computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Why did the computer screen LCD go blank Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using power saving modes for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on Page 75 If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If the display mode is set to external display use the Fn F7 key combination See Selecting a display for more information Page 76 Printer C ti Printing With Your Computer Page 77 Printing With Your Computer Your computer is compatible with many popular printers However to ensure the best performance printers must be compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer Connecting a printer Disconnecting a printer
20. for more information Why can t I hear sound from my speakers If the computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See that program s help guide for more information Your speakers may be set to mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information Why don t the Fn F3 or the Fn F4 key combinations work The Fn F3 keys toggle the built in speakers on and off The Fn F4 keys adjust the built in speaker volume The computer may not recognize the Fn F3 and Fn F4 keys if the correct speakers are not selected Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon a on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 On the Volume tab click Advanced in the Speaker settings box The Advanced Audio Properties window appears 3 On the Speakers tab select the correct speaker setup from the Speaker setup drop down menu Why do I hear noise distortion while listening to music with speakers or headphones You may experience noise distortion while listening to music with speakers or headphones if the CPU control is set to Automatic Profile Selection If your computer is using battery power use the preinstalled PowerPanel program to set the CPU
21. is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line Page 31 Network Connections With a Sony computer you can easily set up or connect to a variety of networks The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to remote and local area networks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and Support and then Networking and the Web Using Ethernet and dial up connections Using wireless network connections selected models only Checking your network connection status Frequently asked questions Types of Networks Computer to computer wireless The computers represented in this graphic may not be identical to the model you purchased Page 32 Using Ethernet and dial up connections For setting up local area networks LANs Ethernet is a widely installed technology Your computer accommodates both 1OBASE T and 100BASE TX Ethernet connections with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps To connect to a local area network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or te
22. not recognize an i LINK connection if the i LINK cable is not plugged securely into the i LINK ports Disconnect the i LINK cable and securely reconnect it to both computers If neither computer responds after a few moments restart both computers If the computers do not recognize the i LINK connection after resuming from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate restart both computers For more information see Connecting VAIO computers 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 63 CS OV Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Writing To and Playing CDs Playing DVDs Page 64 Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CDs or DVDs Adhesive labels may damage the optical drive if they come off while the disc is in the drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hiber
23. refer to the VAIOe Computer User Guide Many problems have simple solutions so refer to these sources before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Computer Page 158 Troubleshooting Your Computer What do I do if my computer won t start Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 Use a thin straight object such as a paper clip to press the reset button 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 4 Turn on the computer What do I do if a BIOS error app
24. remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information 2 From the Start menu point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box follow the on screen instructions 4 Click Connect to the network at my workplace and then click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions 6 Ask your network administrator for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to an existing network Page 34 Using wireless network connections selected models only A wireless local area network LAN is a network in which you can connect to a LAN through a wireless radio connection You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN The wireless LAN access point is designed for building a wireless LAN environment Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before Your computer is equipped with a built in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections For information about your computer s wireless capabilities see the Welcome page to view your VAIO Computer Specifications For more information on Sony Wireless LAN go to http www sonystyle com vaio There are two types of wireless co
25. return the system to the active state press any key or the power button Page 106 Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards To function properly the device you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer For information about your computer s built in keyboard and key functions see Key descriptions Connecting a mouse or keyboard Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard Frequently asked questions Page 107 Connecting a mouse or keyboard Your computer can be on or off when connecting a universal serial bus USB mouse or keyboard If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on you may need to restart the computer for it to recognize the device See Frequently asked questions for more information To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start One USB port supports one USB connection 2 Ifthe New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation some devices require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information Connecting
26. support default asp Screenblaste Sound Forges Sonic Foundry Inc and Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Support web site http www sonicfoundry com Sony VAIO Product Registration Sony Electronics Inc Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent Page 168 Sound Blastere Audigy Creative Labs Inc Support web site http www americas creative com support custsup asp Station com Sony Online Entertainment Inc Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent TurboTaxe for the Web Intuit Inc Support web site http www intuit com support telephone 900 555 4932 800 644 3193 hours M F 5 AM 5 PM PST 1 Support from 900 555 4932 is fee based Support from 800 644 3193 is automated and free of charge VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent VAIO Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent VAIO Hints and Tips Sony Electronics Inc Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent VAIO Media Sony Electronics Inc Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent VAIO Music Services Sony Electronics Inc Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc Support web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4 SONY PC is free of cha
27. the CPU icon f2 2 Select Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor window appears 3 In the right panel and in the System folder double click CPU Fan Control and select Level 1 Quiet 4 Restart your computer 4 See PowerPanel Help for more information To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select Portable Laptop in the Power schemes box 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK Why does the System Properties dialog box 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 Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press and hold the Windows key amp and press D twice 1 Available on selected models Page 161 If you have questions about your computer or the preinstalled programs refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below Page 162 Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation The on screen VAIO Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide information on how to maximize your computer capabilities and solv
28. using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Only MagicGate Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data such as music Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media Use the supplied storage case See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Extremely high t
29. using a wireless LAN access point refer to connectivity information contained in your access point instructions When I change the encryption key the network connection stops What do I do Two computers with built in wireless LAN may loose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or restart both computers Page 41 Bluetooth Connections Bluetooth wireless technology provides short range connectivity without the need for cabling When the Bluetooth functionality is turned on your computer can exchange data and images with other compatible Bluetooth devices within a range of up to 32 feet Fy With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on the use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to verify that use of the Bluetooth feature on your computer is permitted Using Bluetooth technology Establishing wireless connections Authenticating devices Renaming the Bluetooth USB Device Sending data and image files Using connection services Setting Bluetooth preferences Setting BlueSpace NE preferences Adding a Bluetooth device Disconnecting a Bluetooth device Additional information Frequently asked questions Page 42 Us
30. window appears when you connect the camera to the computer Select the program you want to use in this window and click OK Click Start and click All Programs Select a program in which to view your images Page 133 Frequently asked questions Why can t I use the DV recorder You may not be able to use the DV recorder and the message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may appear because the i LINK cable is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer or camera Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder for more information 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 134 Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Connecting a computer monitor Connecting a multimedia device Sel
31. C adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator turns on Connecting an AC Adapter to a Port Replicator AC adapter supplied with computer Power cord supplied with computer 6 Turn on the computer Page 126 Connecting a Flat Panel Display The port replicator includes a Digital Visual Interface DVI D port which enables you to connect your computer to a flat panel display To connect to a flat panel display you must use a DVI D or DVI D I display cable If you wish to purchase a cable shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Your port replicator also includes a Monitor VGA port For Monitor port connections see Using Computer Monitors and Projectors for more information To connect the computer to a flat panel display 1 Connect the computer to the port replicator See Connecting a Port Replicator for more information 2 Plug the flat panel display into an AC outlet 3 Plug the display cable into the DVI port on the port replicator 4 Turn on the computer and flat panel display 5 Press the Fn F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer the flat panel display or both the computer and flat panel display See Selecting a display for more information 4 You cannot use the Monitor VGA port on your computer when a port replicator is connected to the computer Use the DVI or Monitor VGA port on the port replicator instead Connecting a
32. CK latch into the LOCK position If a port replicator is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power Some programs and attached devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate mode If you are using battery power save your data frequently to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode See Using power saving modes for more information Page 12 Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery from the computer to avoid damaging the battery Remove the battery when the computer is off To remove a battery 1 Turn the computer over and slide the UNLOCK LOCK latch on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 2 Push and hold the RELEASE latch 3 While holding the RELEASE latch slide the battery away from the computer Removing a Battery Battery UNLOCK LOCK latch Battery RELEASE latch Page 13 Locating battery information You can view the remaining battery charge and other miscellaneous battery information on the Battery Information toolbar PowerPanel window and Power Meter window The battery icons that appear on the Taskbar Notification area and Power Meter window indicate the current status of the installed battery Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power Computer is using AC p
33. Ds for instructions If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound follow these steps 1 Double click the Volume icon a on the Taskbar Notification area and click to cancel the Volume Control and Wave Mute check boxes 2 Check the volume setting in the audio mixer 3 Ifyou are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer 4 Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties window appears 2 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears 4 ir a X or an exclamation point appear on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers 3 Double click the listed optical drive category to open the submenu 4 Double click the listed drive name and select the Properties tab 5 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not selected 4 You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 6 Click OK to close the window Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical drive and
34. Page 79 Port replicator Power cord not supplied Printer cable not supplied 4 Restart your computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions 5 Make sure the computer recognizes the printer Follow these steps Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes If the computer recognizes the printer it will be listed in the Printers and Other Hardware window If the computer does not recognize the printer you may need to install the printer driver software See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use Page 80 Disconnecting a printer You can disconnect the printer cable when the computer is on or off Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a printer 1 Make sure all print jobs are completed 2 Unplug the printer cable from the computer Page 81 Frequently asked questions Why can t I print a document Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer See Connecting a printer for more information Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsofte Windowse operating system installed on your computer Y
35. To insert Memory Stick media for more information From the Start menu click All Programs select Memory Stick Utility and click Memory Stick Formatter The Memory Stick Formatter window appears Click Start Format and follow the on screen directions After formatting click Exit Page 93 Removing Memory Stick media If the Memory Stick media is removed prematurely a blue screen with a message may appear prompting you to continue or exit Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue This enables the media to finish reading or writing data To remove Memory Stick media 1 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media 2 Make sure the access light is off 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 4 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may not eject completely from the slot Page 94 Frequently asked questions Why can t I open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to 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 computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media
36. U icon 2 on the Taskbar Notification area 3 Select Profiles from the shortcut menu and then select DVD from the submenu You can also select Automatic Profile Selection which sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the optical drive See Conserving Battery Power for more information 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 3 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as Intervideo WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause the computer to malfunction Page 73 Frequently asked questions How do I maintain CDs and DVDs Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc may cause reading errors Try using canned compressed air to clean dusty discs Do not clean the disc with solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may dama
37. Welco 1 Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the online VAIO Computer User Guide This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer Go to the Sony Computing Support Site to view the VAIO Computer Specifications which list your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information For Sony software information click Start and select Welcome to VAIO Life Page 1 This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer Storing Your Computer Using Cables and Connections Cleaning Your Computer Handling the LCD Screen Page 2 Storing Your Computer Do not use or store 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 higher than 95 F 35 C or less than 40 F 50C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer When running the computer s e
38. ains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 130 Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder You can connect an digital video DV recorder when the computer is on or off Connecting the DV recorder when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Before you connect an i LINK digital video recorder Do not connect more than one digital video camera recorder at a time The preinstalled programs on your computer will not recognize multiple cameras Do not connect an external device that requires power from the i LINK port The i LINK port does not supply power to the external device The i LINK port supports transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the programs you use See the help guide that accompanied your program for more information To connect an i LINK
39. akers Your computer comes with built in stereo speakers If you wish to enhance the sound quality of your computer you can purchase and connect external speakers If you want to purchase speakers make sure the speakers are designed for computer use You can shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Connecting speakers Disconnecting speakers Adjusting the volume Enabling the audio feature Frequently asked questions Page 141 Connecting speakers You can connect speakers to your computer to enhance the sound quality of your computer A Do not place floppy disks on the speakers The speakers magnetic field may damage the data stored on the floppy disks To connect speakers to your computer 1 Turn down the volume of the speakers 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack on the computer 3 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the speaker Connecting Speakers Speakers not supplied Cy 2 Speaker cable not supplied Q Headphone jack 4 See the guide that accompanied your speakers for more information on its installation and use Page 142 Disconnecting speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphone jack on the computer Page 143 Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs use the Volume icon on the Wind
40. alog box appears Wireless Network Properties Association Authentication Network naene SSID Wireless network key This network requires a key for the following Network Authentication Open yx Data encryption WEP x The key is provided for me automaticaly C This is a computerto computer ad hoc network wireless access points sre not used 3 Type the name of the network access point you want to connect to in the Network name SSID box Page 36 The following steps are for networks that require a network key If you do not know the network key or are not sure a network key is required see the network administrator or the guide that accompanied your access point for more information 4 If available make sure the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is selected If the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is not available 1 Select an authentication method from the Network Authentication menu 2 Select a data encryption method from the Data Encryption menu 5 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 6 Type the network key in the Network key box if it is required by the selected authentication method 7 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 8 Click OK The network name appears in the Preferred networks list box To set up a computer to computer ad hoc network The computer to computer ad hoc network is only supported by the IEEE 802 11b wireless sta
41. and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key The key with the Microsoft Windowse operating system logo displays the Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking Start on the taskbar See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and functions with the Fn key for more information Applications key J The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Page 102 The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is Ae equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Page 103 Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function a F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window a Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar amp D Displays the desktop a E Displays the Windows Explorer window Mir Displays the Search Results window where you can find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu Ctri F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computer from the Start menu a M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift ad M Returns all minimized windows to t
42. ard This wizard helps you write or record your files to a CD recording dive Type the nome you want to give to this CO or just cick Next to use the name below CO name New files being written to the CO wil replace any files dkeady on the CO they have the same name C Close the wizard after the files have been written A Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc 1The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 71 Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in your computer s optical drive The type of optical drive installed in your computer may vary depending on the model you purchased Playing DVDs on your computer Frequently asked questions Page 72 Playing DVDs on your computer Your computer is equipped with an optical drive that enables you to watch DVDs and most DVD R discs on your computer To play a DVD while using AC power 1 Close all open programs 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 3 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as InterVideo WinDVD 4 to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program To play a DVD while using battery power 1 Set the power management profile to DVD 1 Close all open programs 2 Right click the CP
43. available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by momentarily touching an unpainted metal object that is grounded such as a pipe radiator or faucet Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special protective package to store a memory module and prevent ESD Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer see the Welcome page to view the VAIO Computer Specifications If you wish to purchase a memory module shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 153 Removing and Installing Memory Modules Make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures before you remove or install a memory module When installing a memory module do not open the module package until you are ready to install it The package protects the module from Electrostatic discharge ESD To remove a memory module 1 Turn off the computer and all attached devices 2 Disconnect the power cord all cables and remove the battery if it is installed See Removing a battery 3 Wait for the computer to cool down 4 The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation Wait at least one hour for
44. c Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation Support web site http www symantec com techsupp PC cilline Trend Micro Inc Support web site http www trendmicro com en support telephone 800 864 6027 e mail pc cillin support trendmicro com hours M F 5 AM 5 PM PST PictureGear Studio Sony Electronics Inc Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent PowerDVD CyberLink Corp Quickene New User Edition Intuit Inc Support web site http www intuit com support QuickTimee Apple Computer Inc Support Page 167 web site http www info apple com telephone 800 275 2273 RealOne Player RealNetworks Inc Support web site s http service real com rjoptions html telephone 206 674 2680 RecordNow Easy Systems LTD Japan Support web site http www easy co jp jrn45 sony SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent SonicStage Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc Support Sony Electronics see VAIO Support Agent Sony on Yahoo Yahoo Inc Support web site http help yahoo com Screenblaste ACID e Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Support web site http www sonicfoundry com support default asp Screenblasts ACIDe Deluxe Sonic Foundry Inc and Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Support web site http www sonicfoundry com
45. click Properties The Properties dialog box appears 3 Click to select the Recording option in the Adjust volume for box and click OK The Recording Control window appears 4 Click the Select check box at the bottom of the Microphone column if it is not already selected Close the Recording Control window 5 Click Start and select All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder The Sound Sound Recorder window appears 4 For help using Sound Recorder click Help in the Sound Recorder window To adjust the volume for recording sound You can only adjust the volume for recording in the Recording Control window 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 On the Audio tab click Volume in the Sound recording box The Recording Control window appears 3 Click and drag the Microphone slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume 1A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 150 Frequently asked questions Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer See Connecting a microphone for more information Page 151 Memory Ss Before you upgrade your computer s memory make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures For the type of modul
46. control to Maximum Performance Follow these steps Right click the CPU icon f2 on the Windowse taskbar point to Profiles and select Maximum Performance Page 146 Using Microphones You can connect an external microphone to your computer to enable sound input Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use If you wish to purchase a microphone shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Connecting a microphone Disconnecting a microphone Using a microphone to record sound Frequently asked questions Page 147 Connecting a microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack PF on the computer Connecting a Microphone Microphone not supplied See the guide that accompanied your microphone for more information on its installation and use 1A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 148 Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the microphone cable from the Microphone jack on the computer Page 149 Using a microphone to record sound You can record messages memos etc by connecting a microphone to the Microphone jack Z on your computer To record from a microphone 1 Double click the Volume icon on the Windowse taskbar The Volume Control window appears 2 From the Options menu
47. d during your connection When clicked the purple Service Discovery icons search for a connection method For more information about the different services see the BlueSpace NE help guide 1 On the BlueSpace NE window click Help 2 Select Search for topic The Help for BlueSpace NE window appears 4 For information about the File Push and Image Push services see Sending data and image files Page 52 Setting Bluetooth preferences The Bluetooth Options feature enables you to set hardware preferences for discovery connection and authentication To access Bluetooth Options 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and Wireless Link The Wireless Link window appears 2 On the Bluetooth tab click Options The Bluetooth Options window appears Bluetooth Options Hivetooth Options r Selecterg Hr Check box allows Bluetooth devices to nd tes computer F Allow Bluetooth dences lo tind the computer Abo Incomeng Connector Select thet check bos to allow incoming connection bom Bluetooth devices 7 Allow incoming connectors Austenitic ahon Agere Select the check bow to allow Authentication Ageri to notily you when a Bavetooth device needs authentication Enable Authentic anon Agert Lean move about Barto Connection Optars Ce Ces 3 Set your desired preferences and click OK For more information about preferences click the Bluetooth Connection Options link near the bot
48. digital video recorder 1 Turn on the digital video DV device and the computer 2 Plug the i LINKe cable into the i LINK port on the DV device 3 Plug the other end of the i LINK cable into the i LINK port on your computer The Found New Hardware window appears on the lower right corner of your screen Connecting an i LINK Digital Video Camera Recorder Digital video camera recorder not supplied i LINK cable not supplied See the guide that accompanied your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use Page 131 Disconnecting the i LINK digital video recorder You can disconnect the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off Simply unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on the computer Disconnecting the cable when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 132 Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders If you purchased a camera that comes with its own driver software install these drivers before you use the camera To view images You can view images captured by your digital video camera recorder three different ways Select one set of instructions from the following list If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled programs the Digital Video Device
49. e Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Storing a Floppy Disk Drive Page 117 Frequently asked questions of Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected The 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 l 2 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the Eject button and remove the disk Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon Y facing upward into the USB Vv port Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windowse taskbar Turn Off Computer and then Restart Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive See Inserting and removing floppy disks for instructions on how to insert the disk properly 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 by moving the write protect tab on the bottom of the disk to the c
50. e computer Page 110 Floppy Disks and PO CS Using a Floppy Disk Drive Using PC Cards Page 111 Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Connecting a floppy disk drive Inserting and removing floppy disks Protecting floppy disks Disconnecting a floppy disk drive Storing a floppy disk drive Frequently asked questions Page 112 Connecting a floppy disk drive You can connect a floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Connecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Plug the USB cable with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port Y The Found New Hardware pop up message appears Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Floppy disk drive not supplied Page 113 Inserting and removing floppy disks To write data to a disk use one that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature The floppy disk drive cannot write data to a disk if it is inserted into the drive improperly To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label facing up 2 Push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a Floppy Disk Floppy disk Floppy di
51. e and amount of memory installed on your computer see the Welcome page to find the VAIO Computer Specifications Precautions and Procedures Removing and Installing Memory Modules Confirming Added Memory Capacity Page 152 Precautions and Procedures A Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent go to http www sony com pcsupport The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment When installing a memory module in your computer make sure you read the proper safety precautions below Mistakes that occur when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Turn off the computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you install or remove a memory module Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not
52. e common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may come with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk as on screen Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program For information about Sony programs click Start and select Welcome to VAIO Life 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windowse 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 Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport Page 163 Program Support Information Depending on the configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of these software programs listed below Adobee Readere Adobe Systems Inc Support web site http www adobe com telephone 800 685 3652 hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PST Adobe Photoshope Elements Adobe Systems Inc Support See Adobe Readere Adobee Premiere LE Adobe Systems Inc Support See Adobe Readere Adobee Premieree Adobe Systems Inc Support See Adobe Readere America Onlinee Broadband or Dial Up America Onli
53. e computer making sure the keyboard is also correctly seated 4 Replace the fastening screws on the bottom of the computer Page 155 5 Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information Page 156 Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you ve installed a new memory module make sure the operating system recognizes it To check your system s memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar point to All Programs and then point to Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 4 On the About This Computer tab make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed A The displayed memory size may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Device Bass Boost P1 P2 Buttons About This Computer Initial Setting Power On Password System information System information CPU Clock Frequency System Memory Cache Memory Video Memory Internal HDD Product information Manufacturer Model Name Service Tag Number Serial No BIOS Version OS Version OS Serial No DEM Information Page 157 This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer For more troubleshooting topics
54. e into the Monitor VGA port on your computer 2 Right click the desktop and click Properties from the shortcut menu The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Settings tab and then click Advanced The Multiple Monitors and MOBILITY RADEON Properties dialog box appears 4 Click the Displays tab Multiple Monitors and MOBILITY RADEON Properties dialog box Multiple Monitors and MOBILITY RADEON Properties fx OpenGL Direct3D Options Overlay General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management Displays Color Scheme Hotkey None 1400x1050 Page 138 5 Click the red button on the upper left corner of the display 6 Click Apply 7 Click OK For more information click Help 4 If you cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display change the monitor or TV setting by clicking on the Primary icon on the display panel of your choice You may not be able to display the computer screen LCD and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Page 139 Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector You can disconnect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the monitor VGA cable from your computer s port Disconnecting the external display when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 140 Using Spe
55. ears when my computer starts 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 the F2 key The BIOS Setup menu appears Set the date month day year Press Enter Press the Down Arrow key v to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press Enter Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key v to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears Select Yes and press Enter Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts Fy If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport What do I do if the message Operating system not found appears when my computer starts and why won t Windows start Make sure the computer does not have a non bootable floppy disk in the floppy disk drive if applicable If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive 1 Remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsofts Windowse operating system starts properly Page 159 If Windows still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive then remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove an
56. ect the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box Click OK Your security settings may not permit a response to device discovery To ensure your computer sends a response follow these steps 1 2 3 From the BlueSpace NE window click Setting and then click BlueSpace NE settings Click to open the Security tab If it is not already selected click to select the Respond to Device Discovery check box Why can t other Bluetooth devices connect to my computer Make sure the other device is authenticated For more information see Authenticating devices Your computer may not allow connections from other devices To enable Bluetooth device connections follow these steps 1 On the BlueSpace NE window click Setting and then click BlueSpace NE settings Click to open the Security tab If it is not already selected click to select the Allow connection from other devices check box The incoming connections option on your computer may be disabled To ensure the incoming connections option is available follow these steps 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Wireless Link The Wireless Link window appears On the Bluetooth tab click Options The Bluetooth Options window appears In the Allow Incoming Connections box click to select the Allow incoming connections check box Click OK How will I know when another Bluetooth dev
57. ecting a display Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector Page 135 Connecting a computer monitor Your computer can display images to the computer screen LCD to an external computer monitor or to both the LCD and external monitor while your computer is on To connect a computer monitor 1 Make sure the computer monitor is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port on the computer 3 If it is not already on turn on the computer monitor 4 Press the Fn F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both the computer and monitor See Selecting a display for more information You cannot use the Monitor VGA port on your computer when a port replicator is connected to the computer Use the Monitor VGA port on the port replicator instead Connecting a Computer Monitor Monitor VGA port Display cable not supplied Computer monitor not supplied Page 136 Connecting a multimedia device You can connect a multimedia device such as a multimedia computer monitor or projector to your computer Connecting a multimedia device enables you to display images on your computer screen LCD the multimedia device or both To connect a multimedia computer monitor or projector 1 Plug the device into an AC outlet 2 Plug the video cable into the Monitor VGA port OC on your computer If you are using a multimedia computer monitor whic
58. ely 30 seconds authentication fails If authentication fails the Bluetooth Connection Wizard states The device was not authenticated Click Finish and try the authentication procedure again The passkey text box location may vary depending on the Bluetooth device For more information see the documentation that accompanied the device 6 Click Next Your computer begins the authentication process Bluetooth Connection Wizard Authentication Status Bluetooth Connection Wizard The Bluetvoth device n being authenticated O Windows i authenticating the dewoe The mean thal Windows i verlng Iha e device detected i the same device that you wart to connect to Some devices must be prepared for authentication betae this process wil wod For more informaton read the mutructions that came with the dewce Dewe Nare VALUED C8773401 Bluetooth Address 08 00 46 ac 006b Pasckey 1 COTITIII TI You receive confirmation when the device is authenticated Bluetooth Connection Wizard Authentication Completed Page 48 Bluetooth Connection Wizard Completing the Bluetooth Connection Wizard The device wat succettidy authenticated To close the wawd chek Fireth Fosh Page 49 Renaming the Bluetooth USB Device The Bluetooth device installed on your computer has an assigned name that you may not recognize Renaming this device makes it easy for you to identify your computer during authentication To rename t
59. emperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances Page 95 Using the Programmable Buttons As a shortcut you can assign a pre programmable button P1 P2 to adjust volume or brightness enter a power saving mode or switch displays Your computer comes equipped with two built in buttons Locating the P1 P2 Buttons To assign a function to a programmable button 1 Click Start and point to All Programs and then Sony Notebook Setup 2 From the Sony Notebook Setup submenu click Sony Notebook Setup 3 Click the P1 P2 Buttons tab Sony Notebook Setup 5 Sony Notebook Setup About This Compte P nP Dewee P1 P2 Buttons P1 P2 Buttons Settings Pt P2 Murg Max Brightness met Setting Pl Muro Tura orvot the bullen speakers P2 Max Baghtress Adunts LCD to namun baghtners Lx jI 4 Click to select a key assignment from the P1 and P2 drop down menus 5 Click Apply Depending on the key assignment you may be able to customize theP1 P2 buttons further by clicking Advanced if it becomes available in the Current Settings box Page 96 Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Microsoft Windowse XP Professional only After you have initially setup your new VAIO computer you can change the language displayed in Microsoft Windowse XP Professional operating system The multilingual user interface MUI language option changes
60. es not indicate a malfunction Page 6 Your VAIO computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 7 Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer To use your computer immediately use the supplied AC adapter as the power source While the computer uses AC power it automatically charges the battery if it is inserted See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your battery Connecting the AC adapter Turning on the computer Page 8 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer f gt O AC adapter suppres Power cord supplied 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Page 9 Turning on the computer To open and turn on the computer 1 Lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly Opening the Computer 2 Press the power button on the right until the power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer Power button If you continue to press the power button the computer tur
61. ess network requres the use of a network key WEP To access thes network type the key then chck Connect Network key Enable IEEE 802 tx a thentication for thie network F you are having Gfficultly commecting to a network cick Advanced Advanced Connect Cancel Page 35 5 From the Available wireless networks list select the name of the network in which you want to connect If you do not see the network name see If the network does not appear in the Available wireless networks list box 6 If required type the network key in the Network key box If necessary ask the administrator for the key 7 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 8 Click Connect If the network does not appear in the Available wireless networks list box 1 Click Advanced on the Wireless Network Connection dialog box The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Properties L Wireless Network Connection Properties AX General Wireless Networks Advanced M Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure i Configure i v Refresh Preferred networks Atomatically connect to available networks in the order listed below g Ads Remove _Propetes_ Leam about setting ur pless ne quat Advanced 2 Click Add in the Preferred networks box The Wireless network properties di
62. file being exchanged 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 Large files may occasionally become corrupted due to radio wave interference during continuous transfer All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations Page 57 Frequently asked questions Why can t other Bluetooth devices discover my computer Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth feature enabled Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 32 feet 10 meters of each other The discovery option on your computer may be disabled To ensure the discovery option is available follow these steps 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Wireless Link The Wireless Link window appears On the Bluetooth tab click Options The Bluetooth Options window appears In the Discovery box click to sel
63. ge the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 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 3 Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not drop or bend the disc Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc The disc your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Eject the disc from the optical drive 2 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys You can restart the computer from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions on how to clean it What do I do if the drive tray won t open Make sure the computer is on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click My Computer Right click the optical drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole to the right of the Eject button Why won t the optical drive work If you are using the battery to power your computer the battery profile may be set to Ultimate Battery Life In order to extend bat
64. give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time Ultimate Battery Life xtends the Maximum Battery Life by stopping power to the optical drive i LINK port and MemoryStick media slot m ce Power Management Off Disables all power management settings such as Standby and Hibernate modes You cannot change the settings of this O 5 e Shi a AC Power dicates when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Management automatically loads e AC profile unless you disable this feature m no a Games isables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer J P Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while conserving power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system T Camera ptimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage O a DVD ptimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage O Y Word Processing Si mizes power management with longer time outs on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings CD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system So S Spreadsheet ptimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet programs O Comm
65. h devices attempt to communicate with each other a common passkey must be entered before the two devices are allowed to exchange data If the detected device has the same passkey as your computer then authentication is successful and your computer can communicate with the Bluetooth device If the detected device does not have the same passkey as your computer authentication fails A passkey is a private code entered by the user to enable two Bluetooth devices to communicate When the same code is entered on both devices communication becomes possible The passkey may be changed at each communication session If a communication session is disconnected you need to re establish the passkey Enter the passkey within approximately 30 seconds or authentication will fail To authenticate a Bluetooth device 1 If the Confirmation for the authentication window does not automatically appear right click the device you want to authenticate and then click Authentication from the shortcut menu The Confirmation for the authentication window appears Confirmation for the Authentication Confirmation for the authentication BlueSpace NE Do you want to authenticate this device BiueSpace NE 4 Austthenbcabon is usually required for Bluetooth devices Are you sure you wart to authenticate tha device Device name J 080045681 321 Device Addess 08 00 46 81 23 8 2 Click Yes The Bluetooth Connection Wizard appears Blueto
66. h has built in speakers and a microphone plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack Non your computer to hear sound To locate the Monitor port and Headphone jack see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIOe Computer Quick Start Connecting a Projector il Monitor VGA f port Audio cable not supplied Projector not supplied o gt Display cable not supplied 3 Turn on the device if it is not already on and then turn on your computer 4 Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both See Selecting a display for more information See the guide that accompanied your projector for more information on its installation and use Page 137 Selecting a display You can connect external displays to your computer while it is on When you connect an external display to your computer you can switch the display between the computer screen LCD the external display or both using shortcut keys or the Display Properties settings Shortcut keys Result Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected external display such as a monitor or projector and both the LCD and external display Select one display at a time Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 may not work To switch the display using the Display Properties settings 1 Plug the display VGA cabl
67. he Bluetooth USB device l From the Start menu click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Wireless Link The Wireless Link window appears 3 Click the Hardware tab Wireless Link Bhatth Hardware Dewees Nore Type 8 USB Bluetooth Device Bluetooth Pigerne Marufectzer Microrelt Locator on USB Bivetooth Device Device Statur Thee derce i working properly Troubleshoot Properties Ox Cancel 4 Select USB Bluetooth Device and then click Properties The USB Bluetooth Device Properties window appears 5 Click the Advanced tab and type a new name in the Name text box USB Bluetooth Device Properties 6 To see the new USB Bluetooth Device name turn off the Bluetooth feature by moving the WIRELESS switch on your computer to OFF and then restart it by moving the WIRELESS switch to ON Page 50 Sending data and image files When a connection is made between your computer and another Bluetooth device connection services become available You can click Service Discovery for a list of available services that can be performed during your connection If the File Push and Image Push icons appear then your computer can send and receive data and image files For information about services see Using connection services To send data files 1 Establish a connection with another Bluetooth device For more information see Establishing wireless connections
68. heir previous size Bip Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn d Insert Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Page 104 Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power O Turns on when the power to the computer is on blinks in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery _ Turns on when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery is running out of power double blinks when the battery is charging Memory Sticke 5 Turns on when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Hard Disk 0 Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Num Lock Press this key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps Lock Press this key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press Shift 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 Press this key to change how
69. ice is requesting authentication A notification prompt appears on the Windowse taskbar To verify the notification feature is enabled follow these stPage 58 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Wireless Link The Wireless Link window appears 3 On the Bluetooth tab click Options The Bluetooth Options window appears 4 In the Authentication Agent box click to select the Enable Authentication Agent check box Click OK Why is my Bluetooth connection slow 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 Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected Large files may occasionally become corrupted during continuous transfer from radio wave interference Can I use a device equipped 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 the use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to verify that use of the Bluetooth feature on your computer is permitted Page 59 Connecting Another VAIO Computer The preinstalled Microsoft Windowse XP operating system enables you to connect a compatible i LINK cable not supplied
70. il All Programs is selected and press Enter Press S until Sony Notebook Setup is selected and press Enter A submenu appears with Sony Notebook Setup preselected Press Enter The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears Press the Right Arrow key to select the Device tab Press the Tab key to select the Default button and press Enter A pop up window appears Press the Left Arrow key to select OK and press Enter The Enable Touchpad option is automatically selected Press the Tab key to select the Apply button and press Enter Click OK To disable the touch pad l Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs Point to Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup in the submenu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears Click the Device tab In the left panel click to cancel the Pointing Device check box Click Apply A Sony Notebook Setup message appears Click Yes Page 86 Frequently asked questions What do I do if the touch pad does not work Try restarting your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key a 2 Press U The Turn off computer window opens 3 Press R to restart the computer If the computer does not restart 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears gt 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R t
71. ing Bluetooth technology Using Bluetooth technology your computer can communicate with Compatible devices with integrated Bluetooth functionality such as computers mobile telephones personal digital assistants PDAs mice and keyboards Compatible devices with an installed Bluetooth adapter such as computers printers mice and keyboards 4 Some Bluetooth devices may not work with your computer depending on the type of equipment software version and other factors Before purchasing a Bluetooth device check its operating environment requirements A computer with Bluetooth features can Exchange files and images between compatible devices Exchange vCards electronic business cards Connect to the Internet using a dial up connection Print files and images on a printer equipped with Bluetooth Exchange addresses with compatible cellular phones Page 43 Establishing wireless connections The Switch wireless devices window enables you to select a wireless connection Bluetooth Wireless LAN or Bluetooth and Wireless LAN Bluetooth technology is designed for a short range connection of up to 32 feet 10 meters while Wireless LAN technology has a wider connection range of up to 328 feet 100 meters Your computer is capable of both Bluetooth and Wireless LAN connections For more information about Wireless LAN see Using wireless network connections selected models only To establish a Bluetooth connec
72. ins the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator light turns on Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate the numeric keypad Arrow keys The Left Right Up and Down arrow keys move the pointer on the screen They also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys respectively when the Fn key is pressed Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections to keystrokes Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many programs F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one program to the next Escape key Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Ctrl Alt Shift keys E gt Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many programs instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl
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74. le the audio feature To enable the audio feature 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties window appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window which lists the hardware devices appears 4 Double click DVD CD ROM drives 5 Double click the listed drive name and click the Properties tab 6 Click the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected i The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 145 Frequently asked questions Why won t my speakers work Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Your speakers may not be designed for computer use Ifthe speakers have a mute button set the button to off Ifthe speakers have a volume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Ifyou have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery s is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the guide that accompanied the speakers
75. lectromagnetic field may cause other electronic equipment in close proximity to malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block ventilation Leave a space of at least 8 inches 20 cm behind the back of the computer If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may interfere with radio or TV reception Should this occur move the computer a suitable distance away from the radio or TV Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Page 3 Using Cables and Connections Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Ifthe telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting a telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Page 4 Cleaning Your Computer
76. lephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information Connecting an Ethernet Cable Ethernet cable not supplied 7 Ethernet port 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard appears Network Setup Wizard Nelerark Setar Wisarcl Welcome to the ctwork Setup Wizard The eizad wi Falz you szl up IHi compucerto un 37 you naleak is anisle sik yous Chae snincsine consecin Erin inier Caacest on Firan Share izs a dfo de s Share peirier To zert rue cick Meat 3 Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box follow the on screen instructions A Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port eS Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone cable Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to the network see Using Ethernet and dial up connections or contact your network administrator You can connect to your company network from a remote location and use data programs and network resources See Microsoft Windowse Help by clicking Help and Support from the Start menu and then clicking Networking and the Web in the left panel Page 33 To connect to a
77. lose position Page 118 Using PC Cards Your computer includes one PC Card slot A PC Card enables you to connect devices such as an optical drive floppy disk drive or Network Interface Card NIC See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer This slot is compatible with CardBus You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card Inserting PC Cards Removing PC Cards Frequently asked questions Page 119 Inserting PC Cards To insert a PC Card 1 Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up 2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot The system automatically detects the PC Card A Do not force a PC Card into the slot this may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not damage the connector pins but damage may occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the PC Card slot while the computer is being transported Inserting a PC Card Arrow facing the slot not supplied Page 120 Removing PC Cards You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on or off PC Cards draw power from the computer when they are inserted into the PC Card slot whether or not you use the card If you are not using your PC Card and you are using a battery as a power source
78. mputer using AC power When the computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed When should I recharge the battery When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long time When should I replace the battery If after charging the battery the battery power is still low the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm No it is normal for the battery to be warm when it is powering the computer Page 18 Conserving Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility or power schemes to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Using power saving modes Using PowerPanel utility Frequently asked questions Page 19 Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices to save power your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action Standby Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption is reduced to a minimum The system remains o
79. n and the computer screen LCD is off Hibernate Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk Power consumption is completely off Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the setting you select Since some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode 1 Press the Fn and Esc keys The power indicator blinks in this mode 2 Press any key to return to normal mode To activate Hibernate mode 1l Press the Fn and F12 keys or press the power button and release it immediately Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode Fy If the computer does not activate Hibernate mode see Frequently asked questions for more information Page 20 Using PowerPanel utility The PowerPanel utility enables you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to conserve battery life The following table describes all the predefined power management profiles in PowerPanel You can customize the settings for all of the following profiles except the Disable Power Management profile Profile Icon Description k Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance but conserves minimal power E Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to
80. nate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes 2 Press the Eject button on the optical drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out Ejecting the Drive Tray Eject button 3 Place a disc on the drive tray with the label facing up 4 You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the label you want to play facing up Inserting a Disc Disc label facing up 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the disc clicks securely into place A If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive cover blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To eject a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes 2 Close all programs that access the optical drive and wait for the Busy indicator on the drive cover to turn off 3 Press the Eject button on the drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out Fa If the Eject button does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a papdtagim 65 into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button 4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gen
81. ndard by means of the current WiFi standard 1 Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON Turning on the Wireless Network Switch Wireless LAN switch Wireless LAN indicator 2 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 3 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears Wireless Network Connection Wireless Network Connection Jeg The following wireless network s are available To access a wireless network select it from the list and then cick Connect Available wireless networks i a i t v This wreless network requires the use of a network key WEP To access this network type the key then click Connect Network key V Enable IEEE 802 1x authentication for this network F you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced reemer rm Page 37 4 Click Advanced The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Properties 5 Generat Wireless Networks Advanced Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure i a Configure i v Caere Preferred networks Aatomatically connect to available networks in the order isted below Leam about 221 eie et a Err Coa Ce
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83. nnections An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an 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 A computer to computer ad hoc network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information 2 Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON Turning on the Wireless Network Switch Wireless LAN switch Wireless LAN indicator 3 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 4 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears Wireless Network Connection r aA Wiretess Network Connection ax The folowing wreless networtcis are avatable To access a wireless network select t from the ist and then cick Connect Avaliable wreiess networks i a i i This wrel
84. ns off 3 If the computer screen is too dark or too bright follow these steps to adjust the brightness To increase brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow gt or the Right Arrow key To decrease brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Down Arrow 4 or the Left Arrow key Page 10 Using the Battery Your computer comes equipped with one battery bay For information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power Inserting a battery Removing a battery Locating battery information Charging a battery Notes on batteries Frequently asked questions Fy When operating your computer on battery power your computer s CPU speed is reduced The battery that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase 4 The brightness of your computer screen automatically dims when you switch from AC power to battery power To increase the brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow or Right Arrow ia key Page 11 Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1 Turn the computer over and slide the UNLOCK LOCK latch on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 2 Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs on the back of the computer Inserting a Battery 3 Slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into place 4 Slide the UNLOCK LO
85. o restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See To enable the touch pad How do I change the left and right button assignments If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel and Printers and Other Hardware and Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 2 On the Buttons tab select your preferences in the Button Selection box 3 Click Apply to install your settings 4 Click OK to close the window Page 87 Using Memory Stick Media This compact portable and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk Memory Sticke media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Selecting Memory Stick media Inserting Memory Stick media Viewing the contents Write protecting Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media
86. oth Connection Wizard Bluetooth Connection Wizard Welcome to the Bluetooth Connection Wizard Tres waad helps you athentoste you Bluetooth device cus Gevice map need to be peepared lor authertioshon before the process wall work Windom uies authentication to wendy that the detected davaca n the one you wart to connect to ou only have to authenticate the Bluetooth dence once For mone information reed the marudacturer s haseriaon Leam more about Bhustooth To corfinue chick New 3 Click Next Another Bluetooth Connection Wizard window appears Bluetooth Connection Wizard Passkey Page 47 Bluetooth Connection Wizard Ente a patskep lot the Bhsetooth device O To autherticate the Bluetooth Grace you must echange pattkeys wh the dewce A hat been automatically generated below You can change d you wart You may need lo enter the same panhkey on you device Passhey IEN Ly Note Some devices wil oriy accept a pumercal patike Dewce Nare VADO Computer Bhactooth Address Ban De 4 In the Passkey text box type your own passkey or use the passkey that is provided Click Next On the Bluetooth device in which you are trying to connect a message may appear stating that a Bluetooth device requires authentication If this message appears follow the on screen instructions 5 On the Bluetooth device type the same passkey as the one entered on your computer If the passkey is not entered within approximat
87. ou may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box 7 Click OK 4 This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel Page 82 Computer Features Using the Touch Pad Using Memory Stick Media Using the Programmable Buttons Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs Page 83 Using the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Describing the touch pad Customizing the touch pad Frequently asked questions Page 84 Describing the touch pad Locating the T
88. ouch Pad 0H Pointer Touch pad Right button Left button Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer on an item Tapping once Equivalent to pressing the left button once Tapping twice Equivalent to pressing the left button twice Sliding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Moving your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally Equivalent to scrolling horizontally The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Page 85 Customizing the touch pad Sony Notebook Setup lets you customize enable or disable the touch pad Open the Mouse Properties dialog box to set your touch pad and mouse preferences such as changing pointers enabling or disabling the tapping feature clicking both buttons simultaneously and adjusting the touch pad speed To customize the touch pad and mouse l 2 Right click the Touchpad icon E on the Taskbar Notification area and click Mouse Properties from the shortcut menu The Mouse Properties dialog box appears Click Apply once you have set your preferences To enable the touch pad 1 Press the Windows key d The Start menu appears Press P unt
89. ower and charging the battery Battery is charging Battery is fully charged A ae Battery is discharging F ae No battery is inserted in the computer To view the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the center of the Windowse taskbar 2 Point to Toolbars from the shortcut menu and click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar 4 If the Battery Information toolbar is hidden behind the taskbar icons right click the taskbar and click to cancel Lock the Taskbar Drag the edge of the Battery Information toolbar to the left until it is in clear view The total charge remaining in the battery is listed in percent and real time values The following toolbar indicates there is 100 percent or approximately 4 hours and 19 minutes of battery charge remaining Battery Information Toolbar 100 Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining charge Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully discharges also known as the time to empty To close the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the Battery Information toolbar 2 Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu and click to cancel Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar disappears from the toolbar To view the PowerPanel window Double click the CPU icon fa on the Taskbar Notification area The PowerPanel window appears PowerPanel
90. owse taskbar Adjusting the volume for playing CDs or DVDs does not adjust the volume for recording sound files You can only adjust the recording volume in the Recording Control window See Using a microphone to record sound for instructions on how to open this window To adjust the volume of your speakers 1 Right click the Volume icon on the Windowse taskbar and select Open Volume Control The Volume Control window appears 2 Click and drag the Volume Control slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume 3 Click to cancel any Mute check boxes that are selected Sound device Function Volume Control Adjusts the sound level from the speakers or headphones Wave Adjusts the volume of the CD in the optical drive and the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume CD Player For analog audio devices This computer now supports digital audio CD playback only Microphone Adjusts the internal or external microphone volume Telephony Adjusts the modem or telephone volume PC Beep Adjusts the beep sound when inserting or removing the PC Card and other devices As a shortcut you can press the Fn F4 keys and the Up Arrow t or Right Arrow gt keys to change the volume setting You can also press the Fn F3 keys to toggle the mute option on and off Page 144 Enabling the audio feature If you do not hear sound when playing a CD or DVD you may need to enab
91. rease volume press the Fn and F4 keys and then press To decrease volume press the Fn and F4 keys and then press v or Using the Volume icon Double click the Volume icon on the Taskbar Notification area The Volume Control dialog box appears In the Volume Control and Wave columns move the Volume sliders up to increase volume and down to decrease volume To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical drive See To insert a disc 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a CD program such as SonicStage If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option Audio CD Page 68 Audio CD E 1 Optical drive types vary depending on the model you purchased Page 69 Writing files to a CD RW or CD R You can write files to CD R or CD RW discs if your VAIO computer is equipped with a CD RW DVD drive or DVD RW drive Before you write data to a CD RW or CD R disc read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best writing results Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software Deactivate memory resident disc utilities to avoid data loss Disable the FindFast program if it is installed on your computer Click Start and point to All Programs to see a list of programs on your computer Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery is a
92. replicator is intended for printer connections only Port Replicator Back Panel 1 DCIN port 4 Monitor VGA port 2 USB 2 0 ports 5 DVI D port 3 Printer port 6 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX Page 124 Connecting a Port Replicator Connect a port replicator to the computer while the computer is off Use the AC adapter not the battery to power the computer while it is connected to a port replicator Moving the computer with the port replicator attached could disconnect the AC adapter or power cord and may cause the computer to lose power or malfunction To connect a port replicator 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all attached devices 2 On the bottom of the computer slide the port replicator cover down until the port replicator connector is completely visible Sliding the Port Replicator Cover Slide cover You can charge the battery by installing it before you connect the port replicator The battery automatically charges once you connect the AC adapter 3 Align the connector on the bottom of the computer with the port replicator connector and gently push the computer down until it clicks into place Connecting a Port Replicator Port replicator Computer Securing a Port Replicator 4 Make sure the port replicator is securely fastened to the computer Page 125 5 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN port on the port replicator and plug the power cord into the A
93. rge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Page 169 WinDVDe for VAIO InterVideo Inc Support web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp telephone 510 651 0888 Page 170
94. sk drive 4 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Close all programs that access the floppy disk 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk To avoid losing data do not push the Eject button when the LED indicator is on Removing a Floppy Disk Eject button LED Indicator Page 114 Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets direct sunlight and heat sources Page 115 Disconnecting a floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a floppy disk drive when the computer is on l Close all programs that access the floppy disk PA Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears Click to select the floppy disk drive in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Make sure the appropriate device is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device Unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer Page 116 Storing a floppy disk driv
95. t Create Profiles from the shortcut menu 3 In the left panel click the profile you want to change 4 In the right panel right click the setting under System LCD Video Hard Disk or Other Devices that you want to change See the following table for a description of each power management setting 5 Make your changes from the drop down menu 6 Click File and click Save Power management setting Description CPU Control Controls the processor speed You can select either Battery Life or More Battery Life These selections are listed in order from the greatest to least amount of power consumed System Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to activate the Standby mode when it is idle The longer you allow the computer to sit idle while it is not in a power saving mode the more power the computer consumes Hibernate Timer Controls the time it takes the system to activate the Hibernate mode when it is idle The longer you allow the computer to sit idle while it is not in a power saving mode the more power the computer consumes Hibernate mode conserves more power than Standby mode Thermal Control Strategy On selected models Controls the speed of the processor fan You can set the fan speed which ranges from Level 1 Quiet which conserves the most power or Level 5 Performance Lid Close Action Controls the state of your system when you close the computer s lid You can select either Standby or Hibernate mode or yo
96. t least 50 percent charged See Powering Your Computer for more information Use CD R discs that are compatible with 8x speed To copy files to a CD RW or CD R 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc into the optical drive For more information see Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action CD Drive 8 CD Writing Wizard CO Drive F Windows oan perlorm the same action each lime you insert a disk of connect a device wath this kind of file E Blok CD What do you wart Windows to do Open vatable CD folder using Windows Explorer O maen C inays do the selected action Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key am and the E key simultaneously In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy and either Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical drive name Drag the file s or folder s onto the optical drive icon in the Files Stored on This Computer panel Close Windows Explorer Click Start and My Computer Click the optical drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with the file s or folder s you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD In the CD Writing Tasks box click Write these files to CD Follow the instructions on the CD Writing Wizard Page 70 amp CD Writing Wizard Welcome to the CD Writing aS Wiz
97. tery life this profile does not provide power to the optical drive You can either customize the Ultimate Battery Life profile to provide power to the optical drive or select a different power management profile To customize the Ultimate Battery Life profile Right click the CPU icon fa on the Taskbar Notification area and select Edit Create Profiles from the shortcut menu In the left panel click Ultimate Battery Life In the right panel right click Optical Drive Power saving under Other Devices and select Off From the File menu click Save To select a different power management profile 1 Right click the CPU icon 2 on the Taskbar Notification area 2 Point to Profiles and click to select a profile from the menu Page 74 For more information about power management profiles see Using PowerPanel utility What do I do if the optical drive isn t playing my CD or DVD properly Make sure the disc was inserted into the drive with the label facing up Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions If the CD or DVD is dirty or damaged the computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctri Alt Delete keys and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manger dialog box 2 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see How do I maintain CDs and DV
98. the card is inserted into the PC Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart your computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting PC Cards for more information You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use Why does an exclamation mark appear on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box The exclamation mark indicates there is a problem with the specified device Make sure all cable and power connections are secure You may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer Make sure the necessary drivers are installed You may need to remove the driver software and reinstall it Page 122 Port Replicator e Locating Ports and Jacks Connecting a Port Replicator Connecting a Flat Panel Display Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 123 Locating Ports and Jacks A port replicator is a device that attaches to your notebook and contains additional jacks and ports such as USB ports A port replicator may come with your computer depending on the model you purchased If you wish to purchase a port replicator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer The printer port on this port
99. the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Turn the computer over and use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the two screws on the bottom of the computer A To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screw s 5 Position the computer so you are looking at the keyboard and place your fingers behind the last row of keys Positioning the Computer Place your fingers behind the last row of keys 6 Gently lift the keyboard up and turn it over the touch pad Do not detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Lifting the Keyboard Page 154 Turning the Keyboard Cable 7 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity A Avoid touching any part of the motherboard or other components inside the computer 8 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs see arrows No 1 and pulling out the module in the direction of arrow No 2 See To install a memory module for more information Removing a Memory Module To install a memory module 1 Remove the new memory module from its packaging and install the memory module by sliding it into the open slot at a 45 degree angle See To remove a memory module Installing a New Memory Module 2 Push the module down until it snaps into place 3 When the module is correctly seated gently flip the keyboard back over th
100. the text controlled by Windows XP Professional operating system Menus help files and icons generated by Windows XP Professional are shown in your selected language All other programs are displayed in English as the default language Fy The multilingual user interface language option is not designed to replace a localized version of the Microsofte Windowse XP Professional operating system Under certain conditions some third party software applications may not function properly To Change the Language Option 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 Click the Languages tab 4 From the Language used in menus and dialogs shortcut menu select the desired language English Espa ol Portugu s Fran ais 5 Click Apply The Change Regional Options pop up window appears 6 Click OK 7 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Logoff Additional users can also change to their desired language s without affecting your existing language settings Page 97 Changing Numbers Currency Time and Date Formats You can change your operating system s number currency time and date formats to coordinate with your chosen country or language settings To change these formats 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel
101. these steps 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar 2 Click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Hibernate tab 4 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation Page 24 internet and Network Cope Internet Connections Network Connections Bluetooth Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 25 Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial up or Ethernet connection to the Internet The New Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Setting up a dial up Internet connection Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Customizing your Internet connection Frequently asked questions Page 26 Setting up a dial up Internet connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line via a telephone cable not supplied Once you set up your telephone cable you re ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Locate the Modem jack on your computer For location information see Locating Ports and Controls in the Setting
102. tion 1 On your computer move the WIRELESS switch to ON The Switch wireless devices window appears Switch Wireless Devices Switch wireless devices Please select the devoe to use when the Weeless Swwtcher s bared on Blustooth Wireless LAN V Show thes Dialog when the power it tuned on Double Chek the icon in the tasida to chow the dalbo 2 Click to select the Bluetooth option and then click OK During first use the Welcome to BlueSpace NE window appears To open the Switch wireless devices window click the Bluetooth ON icon Udon the Taskbar Notification area Welcome to BlueSpace NE Welcome to BlueSpace NE Using BlueSpace NE allows you to connect to other Bluetooth devices n range Recommendation Chick Connection Navagation bution to connect to the target devane according to the orracseen As you get accuttomed to uring BiueSpace NE d You can even connect to devices from the man sandon Cick JOK to dipiy man window C Dont diplay this dalog agan r Dont bunch SlueSpace NE automabcsiy ates logging on to Windows ox J cna Heb j 3 Click OK The BlueSpace NE window appears 4 You can also click the Bluetooth Standing by icon Mon the Taskbar Notification area to open the BlueSpace NE window BlueSpace NE Page 44 Device Discovery STEP I Click he Device Discovery betfos to had Aluntorth devicns that aru in roage 4 Click Device Discover
103. tly Sonye SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with the new Memory Stick PRO media Sony suggests using only MG Memory Stick media to store and transfer any data created with SonicStage or OpenMG software Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media 4 Memory Stick media do not support video file playback directly from the media Copy the video file to your hard disk drive and then play back the file Page 89 Inserting Memory Stick media The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time To insert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks Inserting Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media not supplied Insert Memory Stick media with the arrow facing toward the Memory Stick media slot Page 90 Viewing the contents Depending on the model you purchased the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Sticke media From this window you can choose to view print copy or organize your Memory Stick images or data If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick media
104. tly to close it Page 66 Writing To and Playing CDs Your computer comes equipped with a CD RW DVD drive which plays DVD and most DVD R discs and reads and writes data to CD R and CD RW discs Playing CDs Writing files to a CD RW or CD R Page 67 Playing CDs Before you play an audio CD you may need to enable your computer s audio feature To enable the audio feature 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties dialog box appears As a shortcut you can press Fn the Windows key Insert to open the System Properties dialog box 2 Select the Hardware tab and in the Device Manager box click Device Manager A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears 3 Double click the optical drive type installed on the computer such as DVD CD ROM drives to open the submenu 4 Double click the listed drive name and select the Properties tab 5 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected 6 Click OK To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs Some programs have built in volume controls which you can adjust If there are no volume controls then adjust the volume of your computer s built in speakers by doing one of the following Using the Function keys An on screen display may appear notifying you when a change occurs For To inc
105. tom of the window Page 53 Setting BlueSpace NE preferences The BlueSpace NE Settings feature enables you to set software preferences for changing folder location responding to device discovery displaying windows and more To set BlueSpace NE settings 1 Verify that your computer is not connected to another Bluetooth device 2 From the BlueSpace NE window click Setting and then click BlueSpace NE settings The BlueSpace NE Settings window appears BlueSpace NE Settings Serd Recerve Dewce ieformaton Remote Camera Securty Opon Devce Decovery Ce r a Oreplay Bluetooth wicenation about the computer Dewees sdbess 08 00 46 40 00 77 Dece name Feepot Dewce class Computer Laptop BlueSpace NE 7 Desa OF Cancel Hep j 3 Click each tab to navigate through the window and set your preferences A For more information about settings click Help Page 54 Adding a Bluetooth device Your computer can connect to several compatible Bluetooth devices such as printers mobile telephones modems for dial up Internet connections digital cameras and personal digital assistants PDAs For specific device connection information see the documentation that accompanied the device You can also get connection information in the Bluetooth and BlueSpace NE help guides To access the Bluetooth help guide 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Wireless Link
106. u can select Do nothing Hibernate conserves the most power Hibernate on Low Battery Controls the state of your system when the battery power is low You can turn this setting On or Off Selecting On conserves the most power when the battery is low LCD Brightness Controls the brightness of the computer screen LCD You can select a brightness level of one to nine with one being the darkest setting The darker you set the computer screen the more power you conserve LCD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the computer screen LCD when the system is idle The system itself still functions on full power Page 22 HDD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the hard disk drive when the system is idle This setting only turns off power to the hard disk drive 1 Slows the processor speed On selected models only Page 23 Frequently asked questions Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode at all If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently See To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why can t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow
107. unications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display time out The Internal modem remains powered on You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Automatic Profile Selection Automatically selects a profile suitable for active software programs 4 Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to AC power Page 21 To select a profile 1 Right click the CPU icon 2 on the Taskbar Notification area See To view the PowerPanel window for Battery icon descriptions 2 Select Profiles and click the profile on the shortcut menu The profile settings are implemented instantly See Using PowerPanel utility for descriptions of available profiles When you use the battery to power your computer your system automatically selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power that profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery to power your computer 4 See PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the power management profiles To customize your profile settings You can customize your profile settings to sustain enough power for a particular computing function 1 Right click the CPU icon 2 on the Taskbar Notification area See To view the PowerPanel window for Battery icon descriptions 2 Select Edi
108. usly or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may cause loss of data Remove the AC adapter and battery Why won t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode If you press a key or the power button while the computer is entering Standby or Hibernate mode then the operating system may become unstable and prevent the computer from entering either power saving mode To restore the computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Restart the computer Follow these steps 1l Press the Windows key a 2 Press U 3 Press R to select restart 3 Ifthe computer does not restart follow these steps l Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears Page 160 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow gt Down key to select Shut 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 5 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Why is the sound of my computer s fan so loud The computer s fan may be running at a high speed to cool the CPU By lowering the CPU speed you also lower the speed and noise level of the computer s fan If your computer comes with the PowerPanel utility use it to lower the CPU fan speed CPU speed or both To lower the CPU fan speed using the PowerPanel utility 1 On the Windowse taskbar right click
109. w Wireless Network Connection Status Wireless Network Connection Status AA Gerea Support Cornectian Status Zonrectzd Curation 03 03 39 Epaed 11 0 bps Eiyral Elenyth S anll Activiy Received Packets Properties Page 40 Frequently asked questions Why can t my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point 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 Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window For more information see To connect to a wireless network Make sure the encryption key is correct Why can t I access the Internet e Check the access point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point e Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another e Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using e Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Why is the data transfer speed slow 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
110. xt Page 27 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 28 Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Your computer accommodates both 10BASE T and 100BASE TX Ethernet connections with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps To connect an Ethernet cable 1 Locate the Ethernet port on your computer For location information see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting an Ethernet Cable as Ethernet cable not supplied Ethernet port 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port amp Sand the other into the network connection To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a network connection 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard Wels ta Die New Conie ion wizard Ihu sere nabu gru Loma bs ie irena Dremi ly opide iaa wha mpa imisaal Se up shawo sral Aow maae Tu winn tt khol 3 Click Next If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 29 Customizing your Internet connection The Internet Properties dialog box enables you to change the way you view the
111. y The Device Discovery window appears and searches for other nearby Bluetooth devices Device Discovery Device Discovery When a device is detected it appears in the The device currently found window next to the New icon ew BlueSpace NE Devices Currently Found New device Service found Discovery STEP 2 Click he Service Discovery bofina te hnd the avaslnble jorvices supported by thu device sotecied in the device list 5 In The device currently found area click to select the device in which you want to connect There may be more than one device displayed 6 If the device to which you want to connect has already been authenticated the Authentication icon is displayed next to the device Click Service Discovery for a list of available services such as transferring files or images If the device to which you want to connect has not already been authenticated a window prompt may ask if you want to authenticate the device Follow the on screen instructions For more information see Authenticating devices BlueSpace NE Service Discovery List Page 45 Service Discovery list area Click the Service button to connect in the denice sulectrd om the Gevice list or tp sot up the Service at the Service tad m the Property dintog Page 46 Authenticating devices Authentication is a security feature which prevents unauthorized communication between Bluetooth devices The first time Bluetoot
112. y peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears 6 Press the Right Arrow key 5 to select the Exit menu 7 Press the Down Arrow key v to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 8 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 9 Select Yes and press Enter 10 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 11 Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts What do I do if my computer stops responding It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windowse Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windowse taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Windows Task Manager 4 Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneo
113. you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Wireless LAN Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running Page 105 Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations Feature Function Fn F3 Toggles the built in speakers off and on Fn F4 Adjusts the built in speaker volume An on screen display appears notifying you when a change occurs gt To increase volume press Fn F4 and then press T or To decrease volume press Fn F4 and then press v or Fn F5 Adjusts the brightness of the computer screen LCD To ee To increase brightness press Fn F5 and then press or To decrease brightness press Fn F5 and then press v or i Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected external device such as a monitor flat panel display or projector and both the LCD and external device LCD LCD and external device External device g Select one display at a time when playing a DVD Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 may not work Fn F12 Puts the system into Hibernate mode a power management state To return the system to normal operating mode press the power button Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Fn Esc Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To
114. your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicated via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Why is the communication speed interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard or both the IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g standards selected models only High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate How do I avoid data transfer interruptions 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 the computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact For more information see Checking your network connection status Change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information 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 If you are

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