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Sony PCG-K33P User's Guide

1. 4 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 57 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 Connecting an Ethernet Cable This illustration portrays a prototypical computer Actual port locations differ between computer models Ethernet port Ethernet cable 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port SS and 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 Page 58 SS New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection J Wizard This wizard helps you Connect to the Intemet Connect to a private network such as your workplace network Set up a home or small office network To continue click Next 3 Click Next If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 If it is not already selected click to
2. Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Tilt the display to find the best viewing angle Also try adjusting the brightness setting of the display Following these suggestions can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare or reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Page 3 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 com
3. 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 and press S referred to as CtrIl 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 A 0 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 0 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 0 The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key IPAE 29 equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Page 30 Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function amp 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 My Computer window Mop Displays the Search Results window where you can find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu al Ctri F Dis
4. Type the name you want to give to this OD or just click Next to wee the name below DD name I Mew fies being written to the CD wil replace arry Hes already on the CO f they have the same name __ Gose the wizard after the files have been witen Line gt coce A Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc 1 The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 85 Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in your computer s optical drive and view the video on a TV or the computer screen The type of optical drive installed in or connected to your computer varies depending on the model you purchased Page 86 Connecting your computer to a TV Your computer is equipped with an A V OUT jack which enables you to connect your computer to a TV To locate the A V OUT jack on your computer see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start To connect a TV to your computer 1 Locate the A V OUT jack on the computer 2 Plug one end of an audio video AV cable not supplied into the A V OUT jack 3 Plug the other end of the AV cable into the audio and video ports on the TV Connecting a TV Power cord A V OUT jack Audio video cable not supplied Video a al i I o 2 gt a 4 Switch the TV input channel to external input See the guide that accompanied your TV f
5. 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 111 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 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 in the Device Manager wind
6. Page 126 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 O on the computer 3 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the speaker Connecting Speakers phone jack Head phones not supplied Speaker cable not supplied Speakers not supplied See the guide that accompanied your speakers for more information on its installation and use Page 127 Disconnecting speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphone jack O on the computer Page 128 Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs use the Volume icon Bon the Windowse taskbar Adjusting the volume for playing CDs or DVDs does not adjust the volume for recording to CDs or DVDs 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 Bon the Windowse taskbar and select Open Volume Control The Volume Control window appears 2 Click and drag the Vo
7. Page 5 Cleaning and Maintaining Your Computer 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 Your computer is equipped with a cooling fan and heat sink that help your computer maintain a safe operating temperature These areas must be kept clean and free from debris such as dust dirt pet hair or other particles that can restrict the flow of air If dust is allowed to accumulate in the cooling fan and heat sink area your computer may overheat and stop operating properly Avoid using your computer in locations that are subject to excessive dust or dirt such as the floor or on the ground Avoid using your computer on or near surfaces that may have dust or shedding fibers such as rugs blankets curtains or draperies Avoid using your computer in areas
8. 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 Battery indicator 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 46 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 47 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 computer 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 pe
9. 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 116 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 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 Click Start and click Welcome to VAIO life Click Music Movies and Pictures and then select a program in which to view your images Page 117 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
10. 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 Use the power schemes to lower the CPU speed 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 al and press D twice What do I do if my program stops responding or crashes Try restarting your computer 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Restart If restarting your computer does not work contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Which program do I use for CD R CD RW functions To write data files to a CD R or CD RW disc use the Microsoft Windowse operating system software on your computer To write audio fi
11. on j Coat hep 4 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 5 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears Wireless Network Connection Page 66 LA Wireless Hetwerk Coamection sesturentt Taste Choose a wireless network Bre Cki an tom in the kt beb to connect to a areire network a range or to get more rfhomranen o at t s POAN e trs l E Seourty arabed retos retecrt wall Related Tasis gt V t Ly Ween at ares T Seow by enabled nreloss notnert wlll cqy E_Acronet a m mair aati e U Sen ty enabled seeks eteri ai z eg mLA H Seourty enatied week natenrt all ep wmr Sony M Seourty erabied artless neatwoet WPA wil srt ter nare p Jrnecwred soss nabeak w 6 Select the name of the wireless network to which you want to connect If you do not see the network in the list refresh the screen For more information see If the network does not appear in the list of available wireless networks 7 When your computer locates the network type the network key in the Network key box If necessary ask the administrator for the key 8 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 9 Click Connect Wireless Network Connection Winetens Metweth Cona ton The ratah OIEA seqg aes 8 retwort kay
12. 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 17 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 Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 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 to 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 Ctr
13. 134 Using a microphone to record sound You can record messages memos etc by connecting a microphone to the Microphone jack Fon 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 click Properties The Properties dialog box appears 3 Click to select the Recording option in the Adjust volume for box 4 In the Show the following volume controls box make sure Microphone is selected 5 Click OK The Recording Control window appears 6 Click the Select check box at the bottom of the Microphone column if it is not already selected Close the Recording Control window 7 Click Start and select All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder The Sound Sound Recorder window appears 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 A n 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 135 Frequently asked questions Why doesn t my mi
14. 22 Write protecting Memory Stick media Memory Sticke 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 23 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 provided with the media 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 To insert Memory Stick media for more information From the Start menu point to All Programs Point to Memory Stick Utility and click Memory Stick Formatter If a Warning window appears follow the on screen instructions and click OK On the Memory Stick Fo
15. LCD and RADEON IGP Properties Gi Coe Gi OperGt Gl Ore GE Optere Goras Adacter Moris Troubleshoot Color Managemert Osipheys Detete J DA OK Cancel Hep When a display is connected to your computer a red button appears on the properties window next to the picture of the display that is connected 5 Click the red button next to Monitor Panel or TV 6 Click Apply The ATI Property Page message box appears 7 Click Yes 8 Click OK Page 122 9 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 123 Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector You can disconnect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the display or 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 124 Changing Video Memory Size The computer s main memory is dynamically shared with the video RAM VRAM You can decrease the system s VRAM or increase it for graphic intensive applications Changing the video memory
16. Memory Stick media are available but compatibility with your computer can vary 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 PRO media 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 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 Currently 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 c
17. aT e Product information Manufacturer Sony Corporation Model Name PES Service Tag Number Serial No SES See BIOS Version I OS Version ST _ Sj eee OS Serial No EET Ea DEM Information Sony Electronics Inc Page 141 Troubleshooting mm Learn how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your VAIO computer Refer to these solutions before contacting Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Computer Page 142 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 leas
18. 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 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 How do I adjust the image on the TV screen Use the controls on your TV to adjust the image See the help guide that accompanied your TV for more information Why can t I view the entire DVD picture on a TV screen The video resolution on the computer may not be properly set for the TV screen Change the video resolution to a smaller size To change the video resolution follow these instructions 1 Right click the desktop and select Properties from the shortcut menu The Display Properties dialog box appears Select the Settings tab Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of the video resolution see Selecting a display for more information Page 93 How do I switch the computer screen LCD from LCD to TV Press
19. critical battery alarm 4 Drag the slider to the battery level at which you want the computer to activate the alarm The Low battery alarm is set to 10 percent and the Critical battery alarm is set to 8 percent by default 4 To further customize your alarm settings click Alarm Action You can select the type of alarm you want the computer to activate and how you want the computer to respond to the alarm in this window To select a power scheme 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 with the Power Schemes tab selected 3 Select a power scheme from the drop down menu in the Power schemes box Each power scheme is preset to utilize your power supply efficiently according to your computing functions Select the power scheme that best explains how you want to use your computer 4 Click Apply The computer detects your changes To create a power scheme 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 with the Power Schemes tab selected 3 Select your settings from the drop down menus in the Settings for box and click Save As in the Power schemes box The Save Scheme window appears 4 Type a name for your customized power scheme and click OK The power scheme you created appears
20. damaging the battery You can remove the battery when the computer is on or off A If the computer is on connect the AC adapter and exit a power saving mode before you remove the battery To remove a battery 1 Push the battery bay cover down to open it 2 Pull the battery out of the battery bay 3 Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks into place Removing a Battery Page 44 Locating battery information Displaying the battery status provides useful information such as remaining battery life To view battery information 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 the Power Meter tab The total remaining battery charge is listed as a percentage You may also use the power icon on the Windowse taskbar to quickly view battery information See To display the power icon on the taskbar for instructions on how to set up this shortcut To display the power icon on the taskbar 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 the Advanced tab and then select Always show icon on the taskbar in the Options box The power icon appears on the taskbar See the power icon descriptions below for more information You can rollover the power
21. in the Power schemes box 4 If you want to delete a power scheme select the power scheme and click Delete When the Delete Scheme window appears click Yes To customize your power properties 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 4 If you want to access the power scheme information quickly from the Windowse taskbar see To display the power icon on the taskbar for more information 3 Select the Advanced tab and select your changes from the drop down menus in the Power buttons box See Using power saving modes for information on how Standby and Hibernate modes affect power consumption Page 51 4 Click Apply The computer detects your changes To activate Hibernate mode you may first need to enable it See To use VAIO Power Management for more information To use VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management is a software program that enables you to further adjust the power settings on your computer Once you have selected a power scheme under the Power Schemes tab you can modify it in the VAIO Power Management tab to enhance your computer s operations 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 the VAIO Power Management tab and specify the opti
22. restart the computer Page 37 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 38 Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it To use your computer immediately attach the supplied AC adapter and use it to power your computer See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your battery Page 39 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 gt AC adapter supplied 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 40 Turning on the computer To turn on the computer 1l Slide the RELEASE latch to the right and lift the lid while holding the bottom of the computer firmly Opening the Computer RELEASE latch 2 Press the power button until the power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer Power indicator If you hold the power button down the computer turns off 3 If the computer screen is too dark or too bright follow these steps to adjust the brightness To increas
23. 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 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 72 Connecting Another VAIO Computer The preinstalled Microsoft Windowse XP operating system enables you to connect a compatible i LINK cable not supplied between your VAIO computer and another compatible computer 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 e
24. where pets are kept or pet hair accumulates Page 6 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 does not indicate a malfunction Page 7 Computer Eeatute S Locating Controls and Ports Using the Touch Pad Using Memory Stick Media Page 8 Locating Controls and Ports Controls and ports on your computer Front gt FP A LSE z PS PP LS SEES aay a Cap ne a Ee a SD I oi PS r ELIE ILIITA ae a ae LIRA i ae S ey lt rd M j N Num lock indicator 3 Caps lock indicator 4 Scroll lock indicator 5 Power indicator a Battery indicator 7 Power button 8 Touch pad Back Hard disk drive indicator 9 Left and right buttons 10 Wireless LAN switch 11 Wireless LAN indicator 12 Memory Sticke media ind
25. A bay A etm key Me ere roan HEren Tro Crer ta es aeta yoe the hey and ten cick Comec Motah hoy sessesssee 10 rairs hee sesessssee coment cone If you enter the network key incorrectly the computer will appear to connect to the host computer but will be unable to communicate with the host computer or any other computer on the network 17 The Wireless Network Connection window updates to show the computer to computer ad hoc network in which you are connected 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 The Wireless Network Connection 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 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Connection Properties window and click Close on the Wireless Network Connection Stat
26. 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 Page 102 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 Y facing upward into the USB port Yy The Found New Hardware pop up message appears Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Floppy disk drive not supplied Page 103 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 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 Flopp
27. Sony VAIO Product Registration Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Product Registration is an integrated registration program for both Sony Electronics and Microsoft Corporation By registering with Sony you enable Sony to notify you of software and hardware issues that may affect your user experience Microsoft directs the data to Sony Electronics Sony uses the registration data for warranty and product support purposes and the analysis of customer feedback on Sony computer features Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 TurboTaxe for the Web Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc Page 150 VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Components is a software plug in for Adobe Premiere software that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Media Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them
28. W Writes to CD R and CD RW CD RW DVD ROM Reads CD CD R and CD RW Writes to CD R and CD RW Reads DVD and most DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Reads CD CD R and CD RW Writes to CD R and CD RW Reads DVD DVD R and DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW in most cases Writes to DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Reads CD CD R and CD RW Writes to CD R and CD RW Reads DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW Writes to DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW If you plan to use an external optical drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program Page 81 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 amp 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 name of the optical drive 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
29. Welco me 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 Web 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 E Caring for Your i This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer Page 2 Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should apply the following ergonomic considerations Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons
30. ach 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 73 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 Network Setup Wizard This wizard wil help you set up this computer to run on your network With a network you can Share an intemet connection Set up intemet Connection Frewall Share fies and folders Share a pinter To continue click Neot Next gt Cancel 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 r
31. ake 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 left of the Eject button 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 DVDs for instructions If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound follow these steps 1 Double click the Volume icon Bn the Windows taskbar and click to cancel the Volume Control and Wave Mute check boxes 2 Check the volume setting in the audio mixer 3 If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections Page 92 between the speakers and the computer 4 If you are usin
32. ako cadet a WEP lay o WPA bey A remar A bey Mes Cent ener men abers from AEG 16 Dim Serer tye the hey and hen chh Connect Metre boy sesesseoee wiy rarna aey eessssssee If the network does not appear in the list of available wireless networks 1 On the Wireless Network Connection window click Change advanced settings under Related Tasks The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the Wireless Networks tab if it is not already selected Wireless Network Connection Properties E Wises fiewaid Connsction Proportion A x Genma Wooten Heke Advanced Di uve Winden te covigne ay virin remok soting pslanie at Te ooed to derorewct hom a and water catet i amp aime 1 ete Aand carac o paide eta n thee once kaot baon To wt tore Mra 2n ssi Rereve Praceres Leor about Advanced ce roe 3 Click Add in the Preferred networks box The Wireless network properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Properties Page 67 Wireless network properti 2 x ASCO Ashari Connector Vitek sare IO Tha netmask regies s iep hor the Sollee tinan anter whe Open are moton ey T The bep proset io se awonaidh ha 2 dD 0 Compares Lad hac en ee acae ponh ge rot sost 4 Type the name of the network access point you want to connect to in the Network name SSID box The following steps are for networks that require a network key If you do not know the network key or are not
33. ard Page 109 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 3 PC Card Page 110 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 remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot to conserve battery power To remove a PC Card while your computer is on i 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
34. atabase searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information You can also right click the VAIO Update icon Bin the Taskbar Notification area and select Go to VAIO Web Support to open the support Web site Page 147 Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Adobe Photoshope Elements Photoshope Album Premieres Readere Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com Telephone 800 685 3652 America Onlinee Broadband or Dial Up AOL Inc Web site http www aol com AOL Instant Messenger AOL Inc Web site http www aim com Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more y
35. available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 WinDVDe for VAIO InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 Page 151
36. c Disc label facing up 4 Press the disc onto the hub 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 If the Eject button does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object Such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button Page 79 4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 80 Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical drive installed on your computer and use the table below to see which types of media your optical drive supports Optical Drive Media disc Support CD ROM Reads CD CD R and CD RW CD RW Reads CD CD R and CD R
37. crophone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack f on the computer See Connecting a microphone for more information Page 136 Memory Vc Before you upgrade your computer s memory read your VAIO Computer Specifications It contains valuable information on the amount of memory installed in your computer and the type of module that is compatible with your computer See Welcome for a link to your computer s specifications Also read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures before you upgrade your computer s memory Precautions and Procedures Removing and Installing Memory Modules Confirming Added Memory Capacity Page 137 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 f
38. cting 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 77 CRs and Bl Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs Playing DVDs Page 78 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 Hibernate 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 side you want to play facing up Inserting a Dis
39. e brightness press the Fn key and tap the F6 key To decrease brightness press the Fn key and tap the F5 key Page 41 Using the Battery The supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it To charge it for future use install the battery and then connect the AC adapter to power your computer The battery charges from AC power regardless if the computer is on or off For information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power Page 42 Inserting a battery To insert a battery l Push the battery bay cover down to open it The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from the computer Opening the Battery Bay 2 Slide the battery with the logo facing up into the battery bay If the computer is on it automatically detects the battery Inserting a Battery Battery supplied VAIO logo facing up 3 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and attached 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 Also see To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Page 43 Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery from the computer to avoid
40. e digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected Page 130 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 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 Wh
41. e system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and select Turn Off Computer 2 Click Stand By when the Turn off computer window appears The power indicator blinks in this mode 3 Press any key to return to normal mode To activate Hibernate mode 1l Press the Fn 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 If the computer does not activate Hibernate mode see To use VAIO Power Management for more information Page 50 Using power schemes You can use the preset power schemes or you can customize the power profiles to conserve power By using the power schemes and power profiles you control the power supplied to different components such as the computer screen LCD and the hard disk drive in your computer You also control when the computer activates a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate To set your battery alarm You can change your computer settings to notify you when the battery power reaches a certain level 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 the Alarms tab and then select the type of alarm you want the computer to activate a low or a
42. edia slot 14 Keyboard 15 Speakers 16 Computer screen LCD Page 12 1 DC IN port 4 Monitor VGA port 2 Modem jack 5 Parallel printer port 3 Network Ethernet port 6 Air vent A Only connect 10BASE T or 100BASE TX cables to the a Network Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port 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 Left 1 Airvent 5 PC Card slot 2 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 6 AV OUT jack 3 USB 2 0 ports 7 Microphone jack 4 PC Card eject button 8 Headphone jack Page 13 Right 1 Battery bay 3 Optical drive 2 Optical drive eject button optical drive indicator and manual eject hole Bottom 1 Memory bay 2 Hard disk drive bay 3 Air fan and vents Page 14 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 Page 15 Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad 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 b
43. edures 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 For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use refer to your VAIO Computer Specifications available on the Welcome page 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 SeeTo remove a battery 3 Wait for the computer to cool down Fa The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation Wait at least one hour for 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 screw s on the memory bay Ah To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screw s Screwdriver 5 Remove the cover 6 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 7 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 m
44. emain 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 Page 74 i LINK cable not supplied Page 75 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 76 Frequently asked questions Why can t I establish a connection between two VAIO computers Your computer may 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 Conne
45. er end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to finish setting up the printer Connecting a USB Printer ur Power cord Mh UO 7 Printer USB cable not supplied 4 See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use To connect a parallel printer 1 Plug the printer cable into the Printer port cs 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 printer cable into the port on the printer Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Page 97 Power cord gt Parallel printer port Parallel cable not supplied 3 Restart your computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions 4 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 on its installation and use Page 98 Disconnecting a printer You can disconnect the printer cable when the compute
46. ess Device Switch SE ioin Device Setich Cente 2 4 Gite Wee LAN ratte Bhancot Deae on vtanees The tequency bard of 2 4 Ohie Wirwters LAN and 5S its Wireire LAN we not compati pesis atch yden lame bapa A oder Connect mance dy bhana Rey hehe wher Pa meters Aa wy ae mete ghee TE Coren ny 4 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Wireless Utility The VAIO Wireless Utility appears VAIO Wireless Utility Page 65 5 Follow the steps provided by the utility To connect to a wireless network Option 2 You may manually set up a wireless connection without the assistance of the VAIO Wireless Utility 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information 2 Move the Wireless switch to ON for location information see Locating Controls and Ports 3 If your computer comes with Bluetoothe technology select the Enable Wireless LAN option on the Wireless Device Switch window and then click OK 4 You may also double click the Wireless LAN ON or Bluetooth ON icon Hon the Taskbar Notification area to open the Wireless Device Switch window Wireless Device Switch Wista LAW Cable 2 4 Gite Weekes LAN Bianet Clever natin Bianco Dexs Syon Stas rater The bequency bard of 2 4 Oht Wiwit LAN an 5 fits Wrote LAN we not Compatithe pisie itch yde to fame begun A ote o oane maccmeat dy Shena Pes chttng wher Pa meemi Aia mi we mth aani
47. g battery powered external speakers make sure the batteries are correctly inserted 5 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 If 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 optical drive device 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 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 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
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49. icator 13 Memory Stick media slot 14 Keyboard 15 Speakers 16 Computer screen LCD Page 9 1 DC IN port 4 Monitor VGA port 2 Modem jack 5 Parallel printer port 3 Network Ethernet port 6 Air vent A Only connect 10BASE T or 100BASE TX cables to the a Network Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port 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 Left 1 Airvent 5 PC Card slot 2 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 6 AV OUT jack 3 USB 2 0 ports 7 Microphone jack 4 PC Card eject button 8 Headphone jack Page 10 Right 1 Battery bay 3 Optical drive 2 Optical drive eject button optical drive indicator and manual eject hole Bottom 1 Memory bay 2 Hard disk drive bay 3 Air fan and vents Page 11 Locating Controls and Ports Controls and ports on your computer Front gt FP A LSE z PS PP LS SEES aay a Cap ne a Ee a SD I oi PS r ELIE ILIITA ae a ae LIRA i ae S ey lt rd M j N Num lock indicator 3 Caps lock indicator 4 Scroll lock indicator 5 Power indicator a Battery indicator 7 Power button 8 Touch pad Back Hard disk drive indicator 9 Left and right buttons 10 Wireless LAN switch 11 Wireless LAN indicator 12 Memory Sticke media indicator 13 Memory Stick m
50. icon to view the remaining battery charge and you can double click the power icon to open the Power Meter window which also displays the remaining battery charge Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power Computer is using AC power and charging the battery Battery is charging Battery is fully charged Battery is discharging No battery is inserted in the computer Page 45 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 See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the approximate time needed to charge your battery 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
51. ions Page 114 Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder You can connect an i LINK 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 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 LINK cable not supplied See the guide that accompanied your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use Page 115
52. l 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 or a left click as a right click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel and then click Printers and Other Hardware and Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears with the Buttons tab selected 2 Select your preferences in the Button configuration box and then click Apply to install your settings P pai You may need to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow and Down Arrow v keys to make your selections 3 Click OK to close the window Page 18 Using Memory Stick Media This compact portable and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The medium 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 Page 19 Selecting Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media are a compact portable and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible devices The following types of
53. lect a data encryption method from the Data Encryption menu Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box Type the WEP network key in the Network key box if it is required by the selected authentication method Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box Click to select This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used Click OK Click OK a second time on the Wireless Network Connection Properties window Repeat steps 1 to 4 on the other computer On the Wireless Network Connection window select the computer to computer ad hoc network from the list of available networks and click Connect Wireless Network Connection Page 69 x Wireless Hotwerk Consecton ty Choose a wireless network Metwark Tacks g Ta ar em n the tt bebom te connect to a srniens retort range of to grt more Viewer T SE manion A H SACU Ry raea wa els meor wiil Reteted Tasks hd ovtast te y N Seas ty enabled nrekss minot td to CUIE_Aerenet nigis l 5 u Sens ty enabled areis networt siji r d to mA i Y Seourty erabied srek networt atlj Q WET Sony I N Seorty enabied nyeles network WPA atl ig Srinoterdware I Jreecwred sekan network we 16 Type the network key in the Network key and the Confirm network key boxes and press Connect Wireless Network Connection Witetess hetwork onna thon x The nebacrk ORAercretSit sequres a retmeri hey ako cabot a WEP iey or WP
54. les to a CD R or CD RW use the Sony SonicStage program preinstalled on your computer Follow these steps to open Sony SonicStage 1 Click Start and then click All Programs 2 Point to SonicStage and then click SonicStage from the submenu For more information about the SonicStage program see the SonicStage online help Page 145 The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software Page 146 Sony Support Information Refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen VAIO Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide detailed information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may 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 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 D
55. lume 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 Wave SW Synth Microphone Telephony PC Beep Line Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume Adjust the internal or external microphone volume Adjust the modem or telephone volume Adjust the beep sound when inserting or removing the PC Card and other devices Adjusts the sensitivity of volume input i On selected models only 4 As a shortcut you can press the Fn key while tapping the F4 key to increase the volume or press the Fn key while tapping the the F3 key to decrease the volume You can also press the Fn F2 keys to toggle the mute option on and off Page 129 Enabling the audio feature If you do not hear sound when playing a CD or DVD you may need to enable 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 Enabl
56. mation on Sony Wireless LAN go to http www sonystyle com vaio There are two types of wireless connections 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 Option 1 Use the VAIO Wireless Utility to guide you through the set up process and provide you with more detailed information about wireless connections 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information 2 Move the Wireless switch to ON for location information see Locating Controls and Ports 3 If your computer comes with Bluetoothe technology select the Enable Wireless LAN option on the Wireless Device Switch window and then click OK 4 You may also double click the Wireless LAN ON or Bluetooth ON icon Won the Taskbar Notification area to open the Wireless Device Switch window Wirel
57. 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 118 Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Page 119 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 E 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 bo
58. o a local area network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and To set up a dial up connection to the Internet for more information Connecting an Ethernet Cable sa y Ethernet port This illustration portrays a prototypical computer Actual port locations differ between computer models 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard appears Network Setup Wizard Page 63 Network Setup Wizard Welcome to the Network Setup Wizard This wizard will help you set up this computer to run on your network With a network you can Share an Intemet connection Set up Intemet Connection Firewall Share files and folders Share a printer To continue click Next 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 ar 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 an Ethernet network from a
59. o use from the submenu Your computer may come with preinstalled Click to DVD software See the Help guide supplied with the software for more information A Do not strike or shake the computer while copying files to a disc Page 91 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 damage 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 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical drive 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 M
60. odems 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 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 cable available try connecting the modem to that cable Page 61 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 Types of Networks Access point wireless ar Ethernet cables Computer to computer wireless The computers represented in this graphic may not be identical to the model you purchased Page 62 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 t
61. odule 1 Remove the new memory module from its packaging and install the memory module by sliding it into the openpage 139 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 close the memory bay 4 Replace the fastening screw s on the memory bay 5 Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information Page 140 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 Windows 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 vr Sony Notebook Setup About This Computer Initial Setting Power On Password Device System information System information CPU Intel R Pentium R 4 Processor Clock Frequency See at System Memory BE oie Cache Memory Tia Video Memory Ee Internal HDD
62. om pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media 4 Memory Stick media do not support AVI video file playback directly from the media Copy the video file to your hard disk drive and then play back the file Page 20 Inserting Memory Stick media Before using Memory Stick media back up important data 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 4 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 Insert Memory Stick media with the arrow facing toward the Memory Stick media slot Page 21 Viewing the contents Depending on the model you purchased the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Stick 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 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
63. omputer Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged See Powering Your Computer for more information To copy files to a CD RW or CD R 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RWdisc 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 7 CD Drive Windows can pestom the same achon each time you insest a disk of connect a dewice vath this kind of file F Blank CD What do you wart Windows to do Always do the selected action Open My Computer window by pressing the Windows key a 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 A taskbar pop up message appears stating your files are waiting to be written to a CD Close on the pop up message The CD Drive 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 The CD Writing Wizard appears Follow the instructions on the CD Writing Wizard CD Writing Wizard Page 84 5 CD Writing Wizard Welcome to the CD Writing Wizard This izard helps you write or record your fles to CD recording dive
64. on and use Page 121 Selecting a display When you connect an external display projector computer monitor or TV 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 To switch displays using the Fn F7 shortcut keys 1 Make sure the display cable not supplied is connected to the external display and the computer 2 If the computer is not on then press the power button If the computer is on restart it by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 3 Press the Fn F7 keys A small window appears near the taskbar Press either the Left Arrow key or Right Arrow key to select a display option or press FN F7 again until you get the desired display option Select one display at a time before playing a DVD You cannot use the Fn F7 function to switch between the LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive To switch the display using the Display Properties settings Depending on the external display you may need to connect the display to the computer before you turn the computer on 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Control Panel and Appearance and Themes 2 Click Display The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Settings tab and then click the Advanced button 4 Click the Displays tab The Sony Notebook LCD and RADEON IGP Properties window appears Sony Notebook
65. ons you want to adjust 4 Click Apply Page 52 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 software 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 Also see To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Page 53 internet and Network Cope Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 54 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 Page 55 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 inf
66. or information on how to switch to external input Page 87 Playing DVDs on a TV To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs 2 Disable the screen saver and the virus checker 3 Change the power schemes to Max Battery if it is not already selected See To select a power scheme for more information 4 Connect the TV to the computer See Connecting your computer to a TV for more information 5 Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information A The Fn F7 keys will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Switching the display while a DVD is playing may cause the computer to malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software 6 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 7 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as InterVideo WinDVDs 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 Systems equipped with a CD RW DVD drive can read most DVD R media 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 residen
67. ormation see Locating Controls and Ports 2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the Modem jack Make sure it clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Telephone Cable Telephone cable not supplied This illustration portrays a prototypical computer Actual port locations differ between computer models 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 Page 56 SS New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection J Wizard This wizard helps you Connect to the Intemet Connect to a private network such as your workplace network Set up a home or small office network To continue click Next 3 Click Next If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions
68. otable floppy disk in the floppy disk drive if applicable If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive 1 Remove the floppy disk Page 143 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsofts Windowse operating system starts properly 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 any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press F2 when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears 6 Press the Right Arrow key 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 Why can t I turn off my computer 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 simultaneou
69. ou can easily give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 CLIE Converter Sony Electronics Inc CLIE Converter software is a plug in program that converts Giga Pocket Video Capsules into Movie Player format for playback on your Sonye CLIE handheld After converting your Video Capsules you can use CLIE Converter software to transfer them to Memory Sticke media or to save them to your hard disk drive for transfer to your CLIE handheld during your next HotSynce operation Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 DVgate Plus Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINKe port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Giga Pockets Personal Video Recorder Sony Electronics Inc Page 148 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of hardware and software components that provide you with excellent TV viewing recording and playback experiences You can watch and record your favorite TV programs from your comp
70. ow 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 112 Audi Video ti Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Changing Video Memory Size Using Speakers Using Microphones Page 113 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 IEEE 1394 port on your computer The i LINK digital video camera recorder is an external device that enables you to record and view digital images 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains 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 condit
71. pe 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 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 1 On selected models only Page 32 Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations Feature Function Fn F2 Toggles the built in speakers off and on Fn F3 Decreases the volume when the Fn key is pressed and the F3 key is tapped Fn F4 Increases the volume when the Fn key is pressed and the F4 key is tapped Fn F5 Decreases the screen brightness when then the Fn key is pressed and the F5 key is tapped Fn F6 Increases the screen brightness when then the Fn key is pressed and the F6 key is tapped Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected external device such as a monitor or projector and both the LCD and external device LCD LCD and external device _ External device 4 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 F1i2 Puts the system into Hibernate mode a power managemen
72. plays 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 al M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift a M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size Wig Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn a Insert Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Page 31 Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power I 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 CJ 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 FAAS 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 a 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 A Press this key to ty
73. puter When running the computer s electromagnetic 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 4 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
74. r 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 Unplug the printer cable from the computer Page 99 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 You 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 You may need to change the default printer port setting although this setting is generally correct for most printers 1 Click Start and click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears Double click Ports COM amp LPT and double click ECP Printer Port LPT1 Select the Port Settings tab and select a different LPT Port Number Page 100 EI Disk and PC Card G ti Using a Floppy Disk Drive Using PC Cards Page 101 Using a Floppy
75. rcent 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 48 Conserving Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and power schemes to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Page 49 Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices to conserve 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 The system remains on and the computer screen LCD is off Hibernate Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 8 percent regardless of the setting you select Since some software programs and peripheral devices prevent th
76. 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 To connect to a 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 To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 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 64 Using wireless network connections on 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 4 For more infor
77. rmatter window click Start Format and follow the on screen instructions Click Exit when you are finished Page 24 Removing Memory Stick media If the 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 Page 25 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 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 Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media o
78. rom 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 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 go to http www sony com pcsupport to find and 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 138 Removing and Installing Memory Modules Make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and Proc
79. rvice AOL Inc Web site http isp netscape com help Telephone 866 541 8233 Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp PictureGear Studio Page 149 Sony Electronics Inc PictureGear Studio still image management software displays still images from your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera The still images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder create your own photo albums and make prints Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Quickene New User Edition Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support Telephone 800 644 3193 RecordNow Sonic Solutions Web site http support sonic com SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 SonicStage Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CD R or CD RW discs or audio files in WAV format Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972
80. select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 59 Customizing your Internet connection The Internet Properties dialog box enables you to change the way you view the 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 60 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 m
81. size automatically changes the system s main memory size and may also affect the performance of some programs To change the video memory size 1 Disconnect all attached devices except the AC adapter Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart While restarting press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears Press the Right Arrow key to select the Advanced tab Press the Down Arrow key v to select UMA Video Memory Size and press Enter A window appears with a list of memory size options L Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow 4 keys to select a memory size and press Enter Select Save and Exit by pressing the F10 key The Setup Confirmation window appears Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter The computer automatically restarts To check the video memory size 1 Click Start and then All Programs Point to Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu The Sony Notebook Setup window appears On the About This Computer tab check the video memory size in the System information box Page 125 Using Speakers 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
82. sly 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 simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may cause loss of data e Remove the AC adapter and battery Why won t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate To restore the computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Restart the computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key al 2 Press U 3 Press R to select restart 3 Ifthe computer does not restart follow these steps 1l Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears Page 144 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow Pkey to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 4 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
83. sure a network key is required see the network administrator or the guide that accompanied your access point for more information 5 If available make sure the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is selected If the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is not available l Select an authentication method from the Network Authentication menu 2 Select a data encryption method from the Data Encryption menu 6 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 7 Type the WEP network key in the Network key box if it is required by the selected authentication method 8 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 9 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 standard 1 Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON For location information see Locating Controls and Ports 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 im Wireless Motwork C oasectmwa g Setwork Tasks Choose a wireless network g Ori nten n the kt beks to connect to a sareiens netenki range of to get more riw
84. t 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 For location information see eee Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 4 Turn on the computer What do I do if a BIOS error appears 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 F2 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 gt to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key 4 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 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 bo
85. t state To return the system to normal operating mode press the power button Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Page 33 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 34 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 y 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 mo
86. t utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause the computer to malfunction Page 88 Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio video AV cable from the A V OUT jack on the computer Page 89 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 InterVideo WinDVDs 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 To play a DVD while using battery power 1 Set the power schemes to Presentation See To select a power scheme for more information 2 To adjust the brightness of the computer screen LCD To increase brightness press the Fn key while tapping the F6 key To decrease brightness press the Fn key while tapping the F5 key The lower the brightness the more battery power you conserve 4 For more information on conserving battery power see Conserving Battery Power 3 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 4 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as InterVideo WinDVD by following these steps Click Start on the taskbar and point
87. tasks Key descriptions Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicator Lights Combinations and functions with the Fn key Page 28 Key descriptions Key Description Numeric keypad Contains 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 0 The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key 0 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
88. th the computer and monitor See Selecting a display for more information Connecting a Computer Monitor Display cable not supplied Page 120 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 For information on connecting a TV to your computer see Playing DVDs 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 O on your computer If you are using a multimedia computer monitor which has built in speakers and a microphone you will also need to 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 VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Projector J Multimedia Power cord Projector Audio cable not supplied 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 installati
89. the Fn F7 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information A The Fn F7 key combination will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Switching the display while a DVD is playing may cause the computer to malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Is the CD RW reading speed slower than the CD ROM or CD R reading speed Generally the CD RW reading speed is slower than the CD ROM and the CD R reading speeds although reading speeds vary depending on the format you are using Page 94 Printer C ti Printing With Your Computer Page 95 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 Page 96 Connecting a printer You can connect a universal serial bus USB printer or depending on the model a parallel port printer to your computer 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 on your computer See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the oth
90. the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB Ww port 5 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 into the close position Page 108 Using PC Cards Your computer includes one or more PC Card slots 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 These slots are compatible with CardBus If your computer has more than one PC Card slot use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC C
91. ther 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 temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances Page 26 Mice and Kev sS Using the Keyboard Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Page 27 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related
92. tings Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access 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 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 rate via an access point when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard is 4 5 Mbps and IEEE802 11g standard is 10 20 Mbps High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower these rates 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
93. to All Programs 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 90 Writing files to DVDs on selected models only Use the table shown on Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs to see which type of DVD media your computer supports You can copy data or video files to DVD R or DVD RW discs if your VAIO computer is equipped with a DVD RW drive Before you write data to a DVD RW or DVD 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 To write files to DVD media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer See Connecting the AC adapter for more information 2 Insert a blank DVD R or DVD RW disc into the optical drive See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for more information 3 Click Start All Programs and select the DVD software program you want t
94. us window 7 Move the Wireless LAN switch to OFF 1 Bluetooth technology is available on selected models only Page 70 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 window Wireless Network Connection Status TU Wiroth Metwork Conner tien Satin Gores Sugeest Vata hemes Drem Spend pd reng Properes Teeme Aargh udde ben 1 nan HO Me ail Vere m etess Mestre Come cm Page 71 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 is 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 Option 1 Make sure the encryption key is correct Why can t I access the Internet Check the access point set
95. use or keyboard for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard USB cable Page 35 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 36 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 a 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 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
96. uter create custom playlists and play your Video Capsules on other compatible computers Giga Pockete Personal Video Recorder enables your computer TV VCR and other video player devices to work in harmony Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Google Toolbar Google Inc Web site http toolbar google com help html ImageStatione Sony Electronics Inc With ImageStatione online service you can store organize and share your photos and video clips online ImageStation online service membership is free except for transactions and includes unlimited storage of digital photos storage for 15 minutes of video clips tools to personalize the design and arrangement of your pictures in albums and access to stories and tips about image handling in ImageStation Magazine Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Microsofte Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Office Small Business Edition Trial Version Office Student and Teacher Edition Trial Version Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Microsofts Internet Explorer Movie Maker Mediae Player Works Microsoft Corp Web site http www support microsoft com MoodLogic MoodLogic Inc Web site http www moodlogic com support E mail help moodlogic com Netscapee Internet Se
97. utton 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 16 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 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs Point to Sony Notebook Setup and then click Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu On the Device tab click to select Pointing Device Click Settings The Mouse Properties dialog box appears If you change your touch pad settings using the Mouse Properties dialog box you may need to restart your computer before the changes take effect enable the touch pad Press the Windows key a The Start menu appears Press P until 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
98. y Disk Eject button LED indicator Page 104 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 105 Disconnecting a floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect the drive while the computer is on Pa 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the floppy drive 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 floppy drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device Page 106 Storing a floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Storing a Floppy Disk Drive Page 107 Frequently asked questions Ea Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon ia 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
99. y don t the Fn F2 Fn F3 and Fn F4 key combinations work The Fn F2 keys toggle the built in speaker mute option on and off The Fn F3 and 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 Bon 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 Page 131 Using Microphones You can connect an external microphone to your computer however 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 Page 132 Connecting a microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack F on the computer Connecting a Microphone we Microphone jack Ga Microphone 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 133 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 F on the computer Page
100. 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 To increase volume press the Fn key while tapping the F4 key To decrease volume press the Fn key while tapping the F3 key Using the Volume icon Double click the Volume icon Bon the Windowse taskbar 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 for more information 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 82 CD Drive F using Windows Explorer O ee Page 83 Copying files to a CD RW or CD R 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 c

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