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VGN-AR100 Series - Manuals, Specs & Warranty

1. N lt 52 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set top box STB You can connect your computer to cable service access that uses a set top box cable or satellite When using the set top box STB setup you can only change channels through the STB using its controls or the supplied remote commander When using the STB setup Q A standard TV remote control cannot be used to change TV channels You can use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel out number channel 3 4 etc or direct video input specified by your cable or satellite service provider A You may be able to use a universal remote control or commander to change TV channels if the device is capable of controlling the STB To connect in STB mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF IN port on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF OUT port on the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter device 5 not supplied 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable 6 to the double connection end of the splitter device 5 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 7 on the computer 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable 8 not supplied
2. 3 Supports high full low speeds Referred to as the headphones jack hereinafter lt 9 gt Using Peripheral Devices Front Left 1 IN USE indicator page 96 UNDOCK button page 96 UNDOCK 2 IN USE O Q PUSH RELEASE 3 PUSH RELEASE button page 96 4 DC IN indicator llluminates when the multi function bay docking station is powered Multi function bay Multi function bay unit eject button See the manual that came with the optional multi function bay docking station The multi function bay docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station Do not unplug the AC adapter from the multi function bay docking station and the AC outlet while using the multi function bay docking station this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions lt 92 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the Multi Function Bay Docking Station When the computer has no battery inserted do not attach the computer to the multi function bay docking station To attach your computer to the multi function bay docking station To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before attaching it to the multi function bay docking station 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Use a coin or similar obje
3. The computer can be connected to the network with the default settings When the computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking station you need to select which network Ethernet port to use Follow the on screen instructions lt q 120 gt Using Peripheral Devices Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port UNIO Computer e Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 122 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 124 Using the Power Saving Modes page 125 Oooo Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 130 lt 122 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo
4. WATTS User Guide Personal Computer VGN AR100 Series SONY ONLO Contents Betore USC EE Ae P ETET secs Ge ae Ae T A dad 6 DOCUMENTATION geste ccd ieig a Ai 6 Ergonomic Considerations isis eclectic Sedetben copter asl eitad Adv ceva deh eed auras aa Ee Ma aaa tea a aeaa a en aa neta 9 Y AAA ea Ae ais A ao ds 11 Locating Controls and PoltS iio a eyed A eves Dees iaioe vb dt di 12 About the Indicator Lights saaa AA eaea naar cnn rc TERRAE EA ah AERE AEn NERIA 19 Connecting a Power Source seseina n iiaae ne a aaa laa a aea adaa aa ra a e TeSa a aaraa RE Ae ENA Da EASE a eeN a ISa o iaaa 21 Using the Battery PACK sorei oalon a a O oia lio 23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely oocococcconoccconnoccnonoccnonncananonononoca nono nnn Ettn cnn n canon nana n rana n nar rnn nn naar nn rn nn nn rnnn nn nannnnannns 27 Using Your VAIO Computer is iesnas tane A A aa 28 Using the Keyboard cios ie 29 Using the Touch Pads iii 31 Using Special tunction BUT ONS a malla cid 32 Using the Built in MOTION EYE CaMera oococinocccnnoccnonncccnoncnnnnncnn cnn cn cnn c arena r rra r ener rn nan SEEE annn nEn 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ins ieii ei aea i cnn nan diia atiii eia aa a yea a n aa aea a aleei 35 Using ithe TW FUNCION cia 46 Using PE Cards iia A a aa A AAA ee 61 Using th ExpressCard Medi cnica aaa Seber sia aO aara teense aia tato 64 Using the Memory Stick Medianas a a ea a aa a a a a aa aE od 68 Using Other Memory Card
5. Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image either on your computer screen or on your TV See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 29 for more information Why doesn t my computer screen display a video If the external display is selected for the display output with the Fn F7 keys and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video playback press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output to the computer screen and then restart video playback What should do if my computer screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen VANO lt 181 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if the LCD brightness of my computer screen changes The LCD brightness setting adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is temporary and this adjustment is overridden by the setting on the VAIO Power Management tab when another power scheme is selected To save this preference for the brightness nn the following procedure you must have administrator rights on your computer Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click Power Options Select the tab for power scheme settings Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list On the VAIO Power Management tab select No change for LCD Brightness Click OK The preference for the LCD brightness adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is saved and the brightness of your computer screen remain
6. Select the tab for power scheme settings Select a power scheme from the drop down list If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears on the tab If necessary you can change the items in the list for example the LCD brightness of your computer screen Click OK The power scheme has been activated O N Oa a You must have administrator rights on the computer to set up a power scheme VANTO lt 132 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee due to mishandling we recommend that A You contact your dealer to install a new memory module A You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer A You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your model refer to the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site lt 133 gt N N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures i
7. lt 23 gt Getting Started lt 24 gt N N 0 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery is running out of power Double blinks The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power lt 25 gt N N 0 Getting Started aN When the battery is running out of power both the battery and power indicator lights blink Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery The battery pack supplied with the computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery
8. lt q 202 gt N N 0 Support Options Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com 60 Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office 2003 l The Microsoft Office 2003 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com lt q 203 gt N N 0 Support Options Netscape Browser America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http browser netscape com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www symantec com techsupp Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor tha
9. m Stops media playback or TV recording To resume playback or recording press again Stop button O lt lt Plays the previous chapter movie in the DVD or the previous song in the CD Previous track button foal Plays the next chapter movie in the DVD or the next song in the CD Next track button AV MODE Launches AV Mode Launcher AV MODE button You can change this button assignment with the AV Mode Button Settings utility To start this utility press and hold the AV MODE button See the help file on the AV Mode Button Settings utility for more information You need administrator rights on the computer to change the AV MODE button assignment By default the S1 button displays the Logo Lamp Control window for specifying your preference for the on S1 S2 buttons off status of the VAIO logo lamp and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software You can change these button assignments on the window for changing the S button assignments To display this window press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central lt 33 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Special function button Functions VOLUME buttons Ejects the optical disc drive tray Disc drive eject button If this button does not work try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive Turns the volume on and off Muting button Decreas
10. Change the originally selected VAIO s screen saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears lt ETA N N 0 Troubleshooting How can change the volume of the startup sound To change the startup sound volume 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears Press the lt or gt key to select Advanced Press the 4 or Y key to select Speaker Volume and press the Enter key Press the 4 or Y key to select the speaker volume at startup and press the Enter key Press the or gt key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears a Ff WO N 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer restarts and you will hear the startup sound at the specified volume level A You can also show hide the VAIO animation logo at startup On the screen that is displayed after step 2 above select VAIO Animation Logo or Show VAIO Animation Logo and press the Enter key to proceed with the setting Hiding the VAIO animation logo will also turn off the startup sound lt q 158 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothl
11. Memory Stick Media page 192 Peripherals page 193 Multi Function Bay Docking Station page 194 CODODD OD lt q 150 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Computer What should do if my computer does not start Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is installed properly and charged Q Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty A If your computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on QO If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information A Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery and press the power button to turn on your computer A Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour OY Remove any extra memory modules you may have inserted since purchase A Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer lt 151
12. To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 125 lt 3 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device the touch pad 1 You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad v A gt Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touch pad to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide one finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature lt 32 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer Special function button Functions Tan Changes TV channels up and down CHANNEL buttons O w Starts TV recording REC TV REC button gt il Starts media playback Play Pause button Q
13. do any of the following A Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise A If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems A If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems A If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line lt 167 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Networking What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point A Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit on your computer Q Make sure power to the access point is on A Follow these steps to check the settings Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection Click Properties Click the Wireless Networks tab N Oo oO BON Click View Wireless Networks to see that your access point is selected Q Make sure the encryption key is correct What should do if cannot access the Internet Q Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make s
14. to the double connection end of the splitter device 5 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 9 on the rear of your TV monitor or display lt 53 Using Your VAIO Computer 1 3 VHF UHF IN ouT 8 E A N lt 54 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode Option 2 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF IN port on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF OUT port on the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 5 on the rear of your TV monitor or display 3 Connect one end of a stereo A V cable with triple RCA jacks 6 not supplied to the Composite Audio Out L R jacks 7 and the Video Out jack 8 on the back panel of your set top box STB unit 3 matching the plug and jack colors Connect the other end to the AV In jack 9 on the computer 4 Ifyou prefer better video quality connect one end of an S Video cable 10 not supplied to the S Video Out port 11 on the back panel of the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the S VIDEO IN port 12 on the computer A Parallel use of the AV In jack 9 and the S VIDEO IN port 12 will direct video signals to th
15. you cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth which is used for the IEEE 802 11a standard on ad hoc networks On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard double click W E 2 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears Select the Wireless Networks tab Click the Add button The Wireless network properties window appears Enter a network name SSID You can choose a 32 digit alphanumeric name Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down box Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop down box Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button Some information becomes visible lt 79 gt Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key 2 The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters long You can choose whichever you want 13 Enter exactly the same network key again for confirmation 14 Select the check box This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used at the bottom of the window 15 Click OK Your network name a
16. In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears Follow the on screen instructions See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard lt 83 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only Use the Wireless Setup Utility software 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 manual that came with your access point for more information 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard double click 4H jj g on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 3 Click Start point to All Programs and click Wireless Setup Utility The Wireless Setup Utility appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing rem
17. RW DVD RAM BD R and BD RE BD ROM BD R and BD RE 1 BD ROM stands for Blu ray Disc Read Only Memory in version 1 1 format 2 BD R stands for Blu ray Disc Recordable in version 1 1 format 3 BD RE stands for Blu ray Disc Rewritable in version 2 1 format This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side Please be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard Due to the multiple formats of discs now available when buying pre recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc lt 39 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Ln S
18. alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of the computer A If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto the computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again A Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Do not place the computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near the computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction DUODCDODUDOLD A Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up Do not place the computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Q The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set A Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur lt 142 p gt VA O Precautions A Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Q Ifthe computer is brought directly fr
19. appears to start your computer The power on password will allow you to protect your computer from unauthorized access Adding the Power on Password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start the computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset To add the power on password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 4 Onthe password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 5 Atthe confirmation prompt press the Enter key A The following is to configure the computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen lt 123 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer 6 Select Password when Power ON under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled 7 Press the or gt key to sele
20. computer lt 138 gt VA O Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 139 On Using the Power Source page 140 On Handling Your Computer page 141 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 143 On Handling Floppy Disks page 143 On Handling Discs page 144 On Using the Battery Pack page 145 On Using Headphones page 146 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 146 On Handling the Hard Disk page 147 DOOODOODDDCODOUOO lt 139 VA O Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen A Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using the computer near a window A Do not scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction A Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images A The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may h
21. computer only with the supplied AC adapter To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer or on the optional multi function bay docking station OR l The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter lt 22 gt N N 0 Getting Started To disconnect the computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use the computer for a long period of time put the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 128 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming ONLO Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 2 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position A Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer a When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries
22. drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a DVD program you want to use For instructions on how to use a program see the help file included with the DVD program lt 46 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to enhance your computing experience See the online Specifications to find whether your model is equipped with the TV tuner board Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV DVD and video viewing as well as music recording and playback This section describes how to set up your TV set top box and other equipment See the online MCE guide for more information on Media Center features To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click MCE guide ONLO a Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections The following connections may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency The best method of connecting your computer system TV monitor or display and cable service access depends on the type of cable connection available in your home TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in your area as well as the type of connection available One pri
23. function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered lt 87 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables EN D Y A da wg 1 ce n E SY Y AVAN LO pde Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you need first to set up the Bluetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon amp 3 on the taskbar and select Help from the menu Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off lt 89 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on t
24. gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot write data to DVD RAM media using Windows functions This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with the DVD RW RAM drive Follow these steps to change the settings 1 Click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties Click the Recording tab Click to cancel the Enable CD recording on this drive check box Click OK a Ff OW N Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box disables writing data to CD R and CD RW discs To write data to such discs make sure to select this check box You cannot add data to DVD RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to difference in disc formatting Attempt to add data to such a disc will re format the disc resulting in loss of the entire written data lt 179 N N 0 Troubleshooting Display Why did my computer screen go blank A Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using the Power Saving Modes page 125 for more information Q Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on A If your c
25. gt le co o gt Da 16 Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot page 69 161117 18 19 20 17 SD memory card slot page 71 18 WIRELESS switch page 75 19 WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 19 20 Bluetooth indicator page 19 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities On selected models only CHANNEL TV REC T 9 1 a El al ke 00 N o e La eo ro lt 14 p Getting Started Num lock indicator page 19 Caps lock indicator page 19 Scroll lock indicator page 19 S1 S2 buttons page 32 VOLUME buttons page 32 Disc drive eject button page 35 Muting button page 32 Muting indicator page 19 CHANNEL buttons page 32 TV REC button page 32 Play Pause button page 32 Stop button page 32 Previous track button page 32 Next track button page 32 AV MODE button page 32 On selected models only a 15 Getting Started VHF UHF port page 46 Air vent Battery connector page 23 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 113 DC IN port page 21 On selected models only a a c
26. life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices the computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Standby or Hibernate If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet lt 26 N N 0 Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position lt 27 gt N N 0 Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Tu
27. noise change the pointing direction of the camera or the screen brightness In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to Flickness one of the camera properties to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if A a shortcut key with the Fn key is used the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction AVAN LO lt 164 p gt Troubleshooting Why can t I use the built in MOTION EYE camera Q The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera Q If the problem persists you must reinstall the driver software for the camera Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click the Performance and Maintenance icon Click the System icon Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab Double click Imaging devices Right click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP VCC1 and click Update Driver oa hr WN What should do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters Standby or Hibernate mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Q Do not place your computer into Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE camera A If your computer automatically enters Standby or
28. play DVDs created on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software lt 41 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should follow these recommendations A You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD See the help file on such software for details A Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie A Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause the computer to malfunction OU Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before playing a disc 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 Q Do not switch to power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD A Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code of your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on your computer You can change the DVD region code only a limited number of times When you have exceeded this number the drive s DVD region code is permanentl
29. see Program Support Information page 198 AVAN LO lt 207 gt Support Options VAIO Media software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares about your VAIO personal computer The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your machine includes For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 VAIO Support Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to common support needs such as VAIO Documentation product specifications serial number model name service tag information survey registration etc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 lt q 208 gt N N 0 Support Options 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 For contacts about
30. the software see Program Support Information page 198 VAIO Zone software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Zone software provides an effortless way to browse and enjoy pictures music and video files on your computer all through an elegant next generation interface You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO computers on your network On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD drive VAIO Zone enables you to record video and slide shows of pictures to DVD On VAIO computer models with a built in TV tuner VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder enabling you to record TV programs and burn them to DVD For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 VAN LO lt 209 gt Support Options Wireless Setup Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Wireless Setup Utility walks you through setting up your wireless network connection and offers useful diagnostic tests to help keep your wireless network running smoothly For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 Xdrive America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www xdrive com support O 2006 Sony Corporation
31. to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 into the USB port and the other end to your printer AE lt 117 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices A The computer includes an i LINK IEEE 1394 port which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy delete or edit files A The i LINK port on the computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK ports A The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device A i LINK cables compatible with the computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end A The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency A An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed A The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your software for mor
32. 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 Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas 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 lt 196 gt N N 0 Support Options For users in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do nat find the information you are looking for at our site you may call Sony directly In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services please have the following informa
33. AAE aa aaae ProT ea aa Apaia t ordii ia toni 119 Customizing Your VAIO COMPUTET Sessien seedings davis rta lola tdt a aeaea 121 setting the Password ocio T a a aT a E aa aa a a Eaa aaa a Eaa tddi 122 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central oooconncccnnncccnnocccnoncccnnoncnnanoconancnn nano no corn nn nan n nan n nn n nara nan n rana n ca cann can 124 Using the Power Saving MOdeS ccccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeceaeeegaeeeeeaaeeeseaeeseeaeesaaeeseaeeeseeaeeeseaeeeseaeeseeeesaas 125 Managing Power with VAIO Power ManageMeNt ccococccnnoccconocccnoncnconnnnnnnnnnnonnnnn non nn cnn nara nr nan nn ran n nr rra n rr nan rca ranncnninss 130 Upgrading Your VAIO Compute caiste ao 132 Adding and Removing Memory c ooocccccnonocccccononccnnnononnccnn cnn cn cnn RR KENAAN ENAN AVA SURRA Awda 133 AVANT TC POCA ULIONS cies csi cx peed dec A die 138 On Handling the LCD SCreen tii ld A ada 139 On Using the Power Source roiete ra aaae aaa ea aaae eaaa aaas iaa aa a teeda Te senasleuvarecnesdesatvdsgeseceeess 140 On Handling Your Computers lacoste arta 141 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera ceccecceecceeneeeneeeneeseeeeeseessaeseaeeseeeseneeseeeeseeseeeseaeeseeeseaeessaeseeesnaees 143 On Handling Floppy DiSkS ooooccconncccinoccconocccononccononcnnnnn ee eee ee nana r rre iene ka aeann ETa 143 On Handling DISCS A AAA a EAS 144 On Usingthe Battery Packs iia 145 On Using Headphones umi A Es 146 On Handling Memory Stick
34. Hibernate mode change the respective power saving mode setting For changing the setting see Using the Power Saving Modes page 125 ONLO Internet What should I do if my modem does not work a a a a O O lt 165 gt Troubleshooting Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the modem port on your computer and the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your phone line Follow these steps to check the settings 1 a fF WO DN Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Phone and Modem Options On the Modems tab check that your modem is listed On the Dialing Rules tab check the location information is correct VAIO TA Troubleshooting Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 92 V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP
35. How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the taskbar If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appears 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon again The Norton Internet Security window appears If you have previously registered this antivirus software the Norton Internet Security window automatically appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates lt 160 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Battery How do find the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 24 When is my computer using AC power When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed When should recharge the battery Q When the battery level falls below 10 percent Q When both the battery and power indicators blink A When you have not used the battery for a long time When should replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should be concerned that the installed battery is warm No it is normal fo
36. Media oonncoccnncccinocccnonocananacananancnonnn nono nc cnn cnn anna ran cnn rra nr nn ran an nana n nr anna nnnn rn nnnn ra rana canas 146 On Handling the Hard DiSk wer ices city a da ld estate ee deen poet E tt dd 147 FrOuUDIOSNOOUNG ii rn ee ee ieee 148 COMPU o a iii to tices 150 System Secure sa 158 Balli a bl 160 Built in MOTION EYE CaM Ta conicicinnncnnnnninnnnnn RR RR nr n ra nannra anne 162 A ea E NT SE aS SR ea reales ET E TA 165 Networking ociera ies ere AAA cea ised ee 167 Bluetooth TeChnGlogy vii ta ty cet liebe ste tet 170 CDs and DVDS ii cies cairo ten E AE teed dl alae axiie sess 174 Diplomacia ia 179 PENO A e e dd e e AA 183 Microphone cio A A a ries 184 AVANT TC Speake ieee ieee Sete eee ee eee oes dahil een cele dan ai We ee ate eet 186 TOUCH Pad A AS 187 KeyD0 Adecco to rail 188 Floppy DISKS titan iii 189 A O O 190 A dio Vide O iii ee ee ae et ee ee en eee ceded Seeded tes 191 Memory Stick Media cac titel Rake A aie ene i ee ae 192 E ereton O A ON 193 Multi Function Bay Docking A 194 SUPPOM Options 444 A es ete leet ene Se AE Fe a ahd E 195 Sony Support Information iii A evens each es et NEA ant eddie eeeeedveslscedvdiaveneeedies 195 Program Support Information cccccceeecceeeeeececeneeeceneeeeeaeeeeeeeeeceaeeeegeaeeecaeeeeeeaeesceeeescaaeesecaeeseeaeeseaeeeseeeeeseaeeeseaeeesaas 198 gt 6 Be VA O Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO comput
37. Press to view the TV program guide for your area Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection CLEAR button Press to backspace and delete entered text STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to reduce power consumption MY PICTURES button Press to view pictures or a slide show MY VIDEOS button Press to view videos from your video collection o MORE button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features fia 16 Directional arrow buttons Press the 4 Y and gt buttons to move the pointer on the screen OK button Press OK to select the desired action or window option When watching full screen TV press OK to return to the previous channel Press OK again to switch between channels CH PG Channel Page buttons Press to change or page up down channels no number input required START Ta button Press to open the Media Center Start menu MUTE button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound DVD MENU button Press to open the main menu on a DVD LIVE TV button Press to view TV programming ENTER button Press to activate feature or action such as channel selection or return to previous channel This button s actions are similar to using the OK button lt 58 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote comman
38. Q If power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will not work Use the disc drive eject button located to the upper left of the keyboard Note that it will take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is not powered A If the disc drive eject button does not work click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu A If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button A Try restarting your computer lt 175 N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot play a CD or DVD properly on my computer Q Make sure the disc was inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing up O Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions A If the CD or DVD is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager window 2 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 144 for instructions Q If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound do any of the foll
39. Size of file being exchanged A Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment A All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values lt 86 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer A The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies A As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine whom you choose to communicate With the authentication
40. Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of January 2006 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick media When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media iii HiT gt 2221 D EEN LOCK LOCK Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch lt 69 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of the computer A 7m Memory Stick Q Ez Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in
41. VD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL Double Layer and DVD R DL Dual Layer CD RW DVD ROM CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW CD R and CD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer and DVD RW DVD RW Supporting DVD R DL CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Double Layer and DVD RW DVD R DL Dual Layer and DVD RW DVD RW R DL RAM CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Double Layer DVD RW DVD R DL Dual Layer DVD RW and DVD RAM and DVD RAM DVD RW Supporting DVD R DL CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer and DVD RW and DVD RW DVD RW R DL RAM CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer DVD RW and DVD RAM DVD RW and DVD RAM lt 38 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Optical disc drive Plays Records to Blu ray CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer DVD RW DVD RAM DVD
42. a are guaranteed of compatibility lt 72 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot on the front of the computer Memory STICK PRO WIRELESS wun ON MacicGare gp OFF 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing up and pointing toward the memory card slot 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot Bo If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction lt 73 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card Do not remove a memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator is off 2 Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 3 When the card extends carefully pull it out of the slot lt 74 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable may not supplied Once you have set up your telephone cable connection you re ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug on
43. attached to the multi function bay docking station Connect the power cord 1 of the projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug the RGB signal cable 2 into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 3 Plug the audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 lt 108 gt Using Peripheral Devices lt 109 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display desktop monitor etc is connected to your computer If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 110 for more information To select a display 1 2 3 4 Right click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu Click the Display icon Click Change Display Configuration Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings lt 110 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display attached to the monitor VGA port
44. ay colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode VAIO lt 112 pp Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 Ln Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use lt 113 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following A When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports A Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse 3 ay a The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on the computer As a result you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB port and you can start working tk VAIO lt 114 pp Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port 1 Y
45. be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Q Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Oooooovndo Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun QO Direct sunlight A High humidity Q Corrosive substances Q Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media lt 147 AVAN O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling the computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do
46. ct 1 to unscrew the screw 2 on the bottom of the multi function bay docking station 3 AVAN LO a Using Peripheral Devices 3 Adjust the position of the size adjuster 4 to match the size of your computer 4 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the multi function bay docking station 5 Plug the power cord 5 into the AC adapter 6 and an AC outlet 6 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 6 into the DC IN port 7 on the multi function bay docking station lt 94 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices 7 Slide open the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer 8 Place the computer on the multi function bay docking station Bring the arrows on the back of the computer and on the multi function bay docking station together so that the connector on the bottom of the computer comes in contact with that on the docking station VANO anal Using Peripheral Devices 9 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place Uy 10 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station Do not move the computer while attached to the multi function bay docking station this may detach the multi function bay docking station and cause damage to the multi function bay docking station and the computer o 96 a N N O Using Peripheral Devices Disconn
47. ct Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the current password for Enter Password and press the Enter key Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 Onthe password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key When confirmation to save the changes is prompted press the Enter key 6 Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen confirm that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key lt 124 p N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Central utility allows you to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start point to All Programs and cl
48. ct button on the optical disc drive If power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management it will take a while to eject the drive tray Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is not powered When recovering your system turn on the computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive Insert your Recovery Disc into the optical disc drive turn off the computer and then turn on the computer again to launch the VAIO Recovery utility 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up and gently push it until the disc clicks into place 1 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently lt 36 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program lt 37 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing 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 disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports Optical disc drive Plays Records to DVD ROM CD CD R CD RW DVD most D
49. ction properly if you continually switch to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Restarting will restore the original state of the computer While the card is inserted the computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode We recommend that you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties window remove the software driver and then reinstall it Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information ONLO Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove a PC Card aa o ON 0 Z To remove a PC Card when the computer is off skip steps 1 to 6 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the hardware you want to unplug C
50. ded benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate between a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure Z In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Safety Information carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 1 1a b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are o
51. der Before using the remote commander you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries and connect the remote sensor to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Press in the tab 1 and lift the battery cover up 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the remote commander Align the battery cover to the remote commander 5 Press down until the cover clicks into place Ln If the remote commander does not operate properly you may need to replace the batteries When the remote commander has not been used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage lt q 59 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the remote sensor 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the remote sensor cable 2 into the USB port diy 3 Position the remote sensor 3 to enable unobstructed communication with the remote commander If you are using a cable or satellite set top box you can attach the remote sensor control to the remote sensor which enables you to control the set top box with the remote commander To connect the remote sensor control 1 Plug the cable from the remote sensor control 1 into either jack 1 or 2 on the back of the remote sensor 2 lt 60 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Compute
52. dow appears click Take no action and then click OK Right click Start and then click Explore In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and then click the optical disc drive name Close the window 5 Click Start and then My Computer Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with the file s or folder s you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD 7 Inthe CD Writing Tasks box click Write these files to CD 8 Follow the instructions in the CD Writing Wizard The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration AVAN KO Pod Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs 2 Inserta DVD into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a DVD program to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help file included with the DVD program Copying Files to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on selected models only See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs page 37 to find about the supported disc media To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Inserta disc into the optical disc
53. e What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device with which want to communicate A Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer A To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer right click the Bluetooth icon kl on the taskbar and select Options from the menu to open the Options window Then check if proper security modes are selected on the Security tab For details on the security modes see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software For more information on the Bluetooth Device window see Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device page 87 lt 171 gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer O Make sure the other device is authenticated Q Your computer may not allow connections from other devices To enable Bluetooth device connections follow these steps Right click the Bluetooth icon 4 on the taskbar 2 Select Options from the menu The Options window appears 3 Check if Standard or Low is selected for the Bluetooth security level on the Security tab If a custom Bluetooth security level is selected click the Default level button 4 Cl
54. e and increase the volume On selected models only lt 34 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built in MOTION EYE camera The built in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker Turning on the computer activates the built in MOTION EYE camera so the computer is ready for a video conference using such software Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera respectively Make sure that the camera is activated before using the software The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera l The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction lt 35 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the disc drive eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out If the disc drive eject button does not work try the substitute drive eje
55. e 4 into the headphones jack 5 on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 on the computer lt 104 p Using Peripheral Devices lt A N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV To connect a TV to your computer 1 Plug the power cord of the TV into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of the S Video cable not supplied into the S VIDEO OUT port on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station and the other end to the TV When your computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station make sure to use the S VIDEO OUT port on the docking station 3 Plug one end of the audio cable not supplied into the headphones jack on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station and the other end to the TV Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 5 Setup the TV configuration system The multi function bay docking station is also equipped with a VIDEO OUT port To connect a TV to this port use a regular video cable lt 106 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices If your TV is equipped with an HDMI port you can also use an HDMI cable to connect it to your computer An HDMI cable may be supplied with your computer depending on the model you purchased To connect an HDMI compatible TV to your computer 1 Plug the power cord of the TV into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end
56. e 23 a If the symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Why is the sound of my computer s fan so loud Your 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 You can use the power schemes to lower the CPU speed To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select Portable Laptop in the Power schemes box Click Apply Click OK Available on selected models only o Aa Q lt 155 pp N N 0 Troubleshooting Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What should do if Windows does not start showing a message when start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start Press the power button for more than four seconds
57. e S VIDEO IN port a 55 Using Your VAIO Computer lt 56 p Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander MY MUSIC button Press to view and listen to your music playlists 2 MY TV button Press to view the My TV menu STOP button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session PAUSE button Press to pause media playback Press again to resume playback FWD button Press to fast forward media at three speeds SKIP button Press to move media forward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video REPLAY button Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and seven seconds of TV or video REW button Press to move media backward at two speeds RECORD button Press to begin recording PLAY B button Press to begin media playback eo lt 57 el Using Your VAIO Computer 11 12 BACK button Press to return to the previous window VOL buttons Press to increase or decrease the volume RECORDED TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs In My TV window GUIDE button
58. e click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears A Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device Click Close Push the ExpressCard media release button so that the release button pops out al Push the ExpressCard media release button a second time so that the ExpressCard media pops out o ON 0 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard media and pull it out of the slot 10 If the ExpressCard media release button is still out push it back in lt 68 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage For the latest information on Memory Stick media visit the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the
59. e end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 Bes o N Z The computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears Click Next If the Location Information window appears follow the on screen instructions If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next Follow the on screen instructions lt 75 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a powerful network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a local area network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities but with the ad
60. e information Q Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or CD RW drive before you connect them to the computer lt 118 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable 1 into the i LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camcorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software Bo On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK connection lt 119 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks via an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of an optional network cable to the network Ethernet port on the computer or the optional multi function bay docking station and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network see your network administrator Available only via the network Ethernet port on the optional multi function bay docking station
61. e installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device A See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device A Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all QU USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub lt 194 N N 0 Troubleshooting Multi Function Bay Docking Station What should do if cannot use the devices connected to the multi function bay docking station Make sure to use the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station to connect the docking station to a power source The multi function bay docking station does not work on the battery installed in your computer lt 195 N N 0 Support Options Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your computer and the preinstalled software Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen User Guide this manual and the printed Welcome mat provide detailed information on howto maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may be supplied
62. e sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a PC Card page 61 for more information A You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card on your computer See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information VAN LO lt 191 gt Troubleshooting Audio Video What should I do if cannot use my DV camcorder If the message that DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the ports on your computer or camcorder Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 117 for more information 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 See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions lt 192 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should do if cannot open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media era
63. e to turn off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart a fF ON What should I do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive A Ifthe disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature lt 190 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting PC Cards What should do if my PC Card does not work Q Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting a PC Card page 61 for more information Q Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Q See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information 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 your computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart the computer Why can t insert my PC Card Q Mak
64. ecting Your Computer from the Multi Function Bay Docking Station To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off the computer before disconnecting it from the multi function bay docking station Be sure that no devices connected to the multi function bay docking station are in use before disconnecting the computer Do not disconnect the computer from the multi function bay docking station when the IN USE indicator is lit Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer When the battery is running out of power disconnecting the computer from the multi function bay docking station may result in loss of unsaved data Do not disconnect the computer from the multi function bay docking station during video playback Be sure to close video playback software before disconnection To disconnect your computer from the multi function bay docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button 1 UNDOCK Ln If the IN USE indicator is unlit you do not have to press the UNDOCK button Pressing the UNDOCK button while the computer is in a power saving mode returns the computer to Normal mode first and then initiates the disconnection process lt 97 N N O Using Peripheral Devices 2 Wait until the IN USE indicator 2 turns off and then press the PUSH RELEASE button 3 PUSH RELEASE 3 Lift the computer away from the multi fu
65. er and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Q Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections setting up information etc A Safety information Contains safety guidelines and owner information lt q 7 gt AVAN O Before Use Non printed Documentation Q User Guide this manual Contains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems A Specifications The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA at http Avww sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas Q VAIO Recovery Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Program
66. esigned for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ONLO Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector DOOD Connecting a Computer Display page 101 Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display page 103 Connecting a TV page 105 Connecting a Projector page 107 Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors lt 100 gt Using Peripheral Devices VAIO lt 101 gt Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor either directly to your computer or via the optional multi function bay docking station To connect a computer display The monitor VGA port on the computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 If you want to connect a VGA monitor plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 3 If you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable not suppl
67. etwork Connections window 10 Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch lt 80 p Using Your VAIO Computer lt 31 Be N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point for example the Sony Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point NA lt 82 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard double click 44 E 2 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections oa kf Ww
68. g contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure a Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD i lt 134 e AVON Upgrading Your VAIO Computer A Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge A 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 and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty OY Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity U Handle the memory module with care To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers do not touch the edges of the components and circuit boards inside the computer DUUODO vo lt 135 gt N N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 2 3 4 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack Wait until the computer cools down Unscrew the screw indicated by
69. gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if a BIOS error appears when turn on my computer If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of your computer screen follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears Set the date month day year Press the Enter key Press the Y key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the key to select the Exit tab and then press the F9 key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Select Yes and press the Enter key Select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site What should do if the power indicator Green lights but my computer screen stays blank Follow these steps 1 Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your computer screen still stays blank unplug the AC adapter remove the battery and leave the computer for about a minute Then plug in the AC adapter install the battery and turn on the computer again lt 152 gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What sho
70. he computer Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station page 90 Connecting External Speakers page 99 Connecting an External Display page 100 Selecting Display Modes page 109 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 110 Connecting an External Microphone page 112 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 113 Connecting a Printer page 116 Connecting an LINK Device page 117 OvoUOoOdOUdDODODOD Connecting to a Network LAN page 119 lt 90 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station Attaching a multi function bay docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer and an external display A multi function bay docking station is not supplied with your computer and is available as an optional accessory Locating Ports on the Multi Function Bay Docking Station Back DC IN port page 21 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 113 DVI D port page 101 MONITOR VGA port page 101 OPTICAL OUT port Output frequency 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 kHz Variable Connect digital equipment such as an AV amplifier PHONES OUT jack page 99 VIDEO OUT port page 105 S VIDEO OUT port page 105 Network Ethernet port 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 119 Security slot ol e ca N H co 00 N o
71. ices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 119 products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed lt 77 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network 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 A If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected Q Ifthe Wireless connection is initiated by peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment Y ONLO lt 78 gt Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc 1 10 11 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up Except in Peru and Venezuela
72. ick OK A The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Try to move your computer or to place both devices closer Q Ifthe device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information lt 172 N N 0 Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow A The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Try to move your computer or try to place the two devices closer A The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether A Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected A Ident
73. ick VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a limited user lt 125 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the power source for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk lt 126 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumpt
74. ied into the DVI D port on the multi function bay docking station However you cannot output images through this port if the computer is a model with the NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 video controller If an HDMI cable and an HDMI to DVI D adapter are supplied with your computer you can alternatively use the supplied cable and adapter to connect the TFT DVI monitor to the HDMI port on your computer lt 102 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a type of DVI connector that supports only digital video signals no analog video signals It has 24 pins A DVI I connector Digital Visual Interface Integrated supports digital video and analog video signals It has 29 pins AVAN LO lt 103 gt Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone to your computer or via the optional multi function bay docking station To connect a multimedia computer display The monitor VGA port on the computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station Plug the power cord of the multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 3 Plug the speaker cabl
75. ify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected A Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment Why does the message requesting authentication appear The target Bluetooth enabled device is requesting connection authentication Mutual authentication is required to enable Bluetooth communications with this device Why can t connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth functionality For more details see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software lt 173 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Can use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on the use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth feature on the computer is permitted Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device by specifying its IP address on a Personal Area Network PAN The Bluetooth utility software uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP to assign IP addresses to active wireless devices If you specify a fixed IP address for the device to which you wa
76. ing What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices A If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with built in wireless LAN may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches lt 170 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth feature enabled OQ If the Bluetooth indicator is off turn on the WIRELESS switch A You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when your computer is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch A Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer discover other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth utility software or you may not be able to communicate with the devic
77. ing 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 you can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 lt lt 201 gt N N 0 Support Options DISCover My Games DISCover A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www discoverconsole com DVgate Plus software Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 Image Converter 2 Plus Sony Electronics Inc Image Converter 2 Plus allows you to easily convert movie and picture files on your computer to your Memory Stick media For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 Intel PROSet Intel Corporation A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intel com network connectivity products wireless proset proset software htm
78. ion mode The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Stand By To return to Normal mode Press any key If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data A When the computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down when the computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently If the computer is not used for 25 minutes it will enter Standby mode To avoid this you can change the Standby mode settings WAC IC lt 127 p gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change the Standby mode settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the Power Schemes tab 5 Change the System Standby settings lt 128 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off Even when the battery runs down no data will be lost The power indicator light is off in this mode To act
79. isplay output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both When the computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking station this shortcut key toggles between your computer screen and the external display s connected to the docking station Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore your computer s screen view The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with a higher resolution This key combination is disabled during video playback Make sure to quit such software before pressing the key combination This key combination may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution When your computer s screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view Fn Q F10 zoom lt 30 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations Feature Functions Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off
80. ivate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Hibernate To return to Normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will turn off automatically lt q 129 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Ln If you do not use the computer for a long period of time put the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or resuming When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator light turns off lt q 130 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your computer and l
81. lick Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device Click Close Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pops out Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot 10 If the PC Card release button is still out push it back in lt 63 Using Your VAIO Computer lt 64 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Media Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot to accommodate both ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide and ExpressCard 54 54 mm wide media as shown below You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices O ExpressCard 34 media Q ExpressCard 54 media Hereinafter referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard media lt 65 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Media Your computer is delivered with a slot protector in the ExpressCard slot Remove the slot protector before you use the ExpressCard slot for the first time Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard media from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot A You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting
82. mary cable to connect the computer to a TV cable or antenna is the TV coaxial cable only supplied with selected models One end connects to the computer s VHF UHF port and the other end connects to the cable service access or antenna cc D gt 1 TV coaxial cable lt 48 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to standard cable access CATV To connect in CATV mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 to your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 3 on the computer lt 9 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in CATV mode Option 2 1 Connect the two metal hooks on a 75 ohm 300 ohm RCA transformer cable 1 not supplied to the screw type grips at your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 3 to the transformer end of the RCA transformer cable 1 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 4 on the computer 3 1 a m bon lt 50 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to a standard antenna You can connect your computer to an indoor outdoor antenna system using Option 1 or Option 2 from the previous section Connecting to standard cable access CATV page 48 Depending on the type of antenna sys
83. n 3 while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons A Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards AVAN KO mer Before Use Q Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well A Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness A Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor o E N N 0 Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Before the fi
84. n the following pages The number of available slots depends on the configuration of your model Notes on adding removing memory modules A Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty A Only use memory modules that are compatible with the computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer or Windows becomes unstable contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module QO Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following A The procedures described in this document 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 A Turn off the computer and disconnect the system from its power source that is battery or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage A Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintainin
85. nction bay docking station ls 4 Close the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer lt 98 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices Alternatively you can disconnect the computer from the multi function bay docking station as follows 1 Click Start and then Undock Computer 2 Make sure that a message balloon appears and the IN USE indicator turns off and then press the PUSH RELEASE button 3 Liftthe computer away from the multi function bay docking station Close the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer It is extremely important to close the multi function bay docking station connector cover after disconnecting the computer from the multi function bay docking station If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect the multi function bay docking station completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter lt 99 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on A Make sure your speakers are d
86. ne in MPEG2 format only Region settings are required for Movies and BD ROM contents If the region setting and the region of the disc do not match playback is not possible lt 40 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc A To make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc drive you need to close the session before you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software O Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause the computer to malfunction When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not switch power modes while using the pre installed software and while using the CD burning software Never affix an adhesive label to discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably Connect and use the AC adapter to power the computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged Ooovovovooovno Some DVD players and computer s DVD drives may not be able to
87. ng a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart your computer A If you still cannot use the pointer do any of the following Q Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart your computer Q Press and hold the power button When your computer turns off wait 10 to 15 seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer lt 186 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Speakers What should do if my speakers do not work Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off The speaker volume may have been turned off Press the muting button on your computer Oooo If you have connected an audio cable to the headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable supplied with your speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged Q If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information What should do if cannot hear sound from my speakers A If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly installed and is charged A If you are usi
88. ng a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information O Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled AU The speaker volume may have been turned off Press the muting button on your computer OY Check the volume controls in Windows lt lt 187 p gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should do if the touch pad does not work a Try restarting your computer Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart the computer A If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart your computer Q Ifthe problem persists make sure a mouse is not installed A You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Touch Pad page 31 How do change the left and right button assignments If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Mouse Click the Buttons tab Select your preferences in the Button Selection box and then click Apply to install your settings You may need to press the Tab key and the 4 and Y keys to make your selec
89. not subject the computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place the computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move the computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk Ooovoovo Do not use the computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored lt 148 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas Computer page 150 System Security page 158 Battery page 160 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 162 Internet page 165 Networking page 167 Bluetooth Technology page 170 CDs and DVDs page 174 Display page 179 Printing page 183 Microphone page 184 Mouse page 185 Speakers page 186 Touch Pad page 187 Keyboard page 188 Floppy Disks page 189 DPODODDODODOL O OoOoDDODO DOD lt q 149 gt AV AN O Troubleshooting PC Cards page 190 Audio Video page 191
90. nt to connect the utility cannot assign a dynamic IP address to the device and fails Do not specify IP addresses when using a PAN Why can t I use the Bluetooth functionality when log on to my computer as a limited user The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to users with limited rights on your computer Log on to the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode If the device to which you want to connect supports Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User mode only you cannot establish a connection from your computer Why can t use the Bluetooth utility software when switch a user If you switch a user without logging off from your system the Bluetooth utility software will not work successfully Make sure to log off before switching a user To log off from your system click Start and then Log Off lt 174 N N 0 Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see On Handling Discs page 144 for instructions on how to clean it What should do if the drive tray does not open Make sure your computer is on
91. ntacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 System Mechanic 6 iolo technologies LLC A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www iolo com contactus cfm Trend Micro Anti Spyware Trend Micro Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http kb trendmicro com search default asp Ulead BD DiscRecorder for VAIO computers Ulead Systems Inc For questions and technical assistance please check the help and the readme files lt 206 gt N N 0 Support Options VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Utility provides you with various video quality settings when using the internal camera For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 VAIO Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe Premiere Standard or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer For contacts about the software
92. o m E 2 Supports high full low speeds mb N co A lon a 16 Getting Started Right Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 113 PC Card release button page 63 PC Card slot page 61 ExpressCard media release button page 67 Universal ExpressCard slot page 65 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 117 AV In jack 4 page 54 S VIDEO INPUT port 4 gt page 54 S VIDEO OUTPUT port page 105 HDMI port page 105 Monitor VGA port page 101 12 Network Ethernet port page 119 13 Modem port page 74 Elke ON o al e e m 2 py _ Supports high full low speeds Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter On selected models only 4 Parallel use of the AV In jack and the S VIDEO INPUT port will direct video signals to the S VIDEO INPUT port 5 Referred to as the S VIDEO IN port and the S VIDEO OUT port hereinafter Disabled when your computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking station lt 17 gt Getting Started Left ma OPTICAL OUT port Output frequency 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 kHz Variable Connect digital equipment such as an AV amplifier Microphone jack page 112 Headphones jack page 99 Optical disc drive page 35 Substitute drive eject button page 35 Optical disc drive indica
93. o the optical disc When the indicator is off the optical disc is not being used Hard disk O llluminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the Oe computer when this indicator is on Num lock Al Press the Num Lk 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 Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key 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 Caps lock lt 20 gt Getting Started Indicator Functions Scroll lock a Press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off The Ser Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs llluminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled Bluetooth technology EY WIRELESS LAN llluminates when the wireless LAN function is running On selected models only lt 21 gt N N 0 Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer Using the AC Adapter Z Use the
94. of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer and the other end to the TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 4 Setup the TV configuration system If your TV is equipped with an HDMI connector and a DVI D connector we recommend that you use the HDMI connector The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals If device drivers other than the ones provided by Sony are used the image may not be displayed and the audio may not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates You can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier and audio will be heard through the AV amplifier and then another HDMI cable can be connected from the AV amplifier to the TV for the display Z See the manual that came with your peripheral for more information on installation and use If the display resolution of the computer is more than 1024 x 768 pixels a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV The hidden area on your TV can be seen by moving the cursor on the computer If you want to display the full image change the display resolution of the computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower AVAN LO lt 107 gt Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector directly to your computer or via the optional multi function bay docking station To connect a projector The monitor VGA port on the computer is disabled when the computer is
95. om a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer A To avoid losing data if the computer is damaged back up your data regularly lt 143 p VA O Precautions On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Q Do not touch the front mirror plate over the lens of the built in MOTION EYE camera as it may make scratches on the plate and such scratches will appear on the captured images Q Do not let the direct sunlight get into the scope of the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of the computer s power state as it may cause a malfunction of the camera Q The built in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the 8400 i LINK connector A Clean the front mirror plate over the lens of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the lens is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the plate as it is force sensitive On Handling Floppy Disks A Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Q Keep floppy disks away from magnets Q Keep floppy disks away fr
96. om direct sunlight and other sources of heat a Keep the floppy disk away from any liquid Do not let the floppy disk get wet When you are not using the floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with an adhesive label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk O lt 144 pp VA O Precautions On Handling Discs A Do not touch the surface of the disc QO Do not drop or bend the disc A Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below QO Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Never affix an adhesive label on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably lt 145 AVAN O Precautions On Using the Battery Pack QO Do n
97. omputer is using battery power make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 23 for more information A If the display mode is set to external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 29 for more information Why can t view the whole screen image of a DVD video on my TV screen The screen resolution may not be properly set We recommend that you adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller depending on the size of your external display screen How do adjust the image on my TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your TV for more information lt 180 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting How do change the screen resolution on my TV screen A Your TV screen may not show the whole screen image of a video if the screen resolution is set larger than 1024 x 768 Adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller A If you are using the AV Out jack plug the audio video AV cable into your computer before you start it A To change the video resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Properties from the shortcut menu 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of the screen resolution How do switch the display output from my computer screen to TV
98. onger battery life For more information on VAIO Power Management see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power If you double click this icon the window appears showing your power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab To restore the default settings 1 On the VAIO Power Management tab click Advanced The VAIO Power Management window appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings lt 131 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears
99. or removing an ExpressCard media To insert an ExpressCard media Locate the ExpressCard slot on the right of the computer Push the ExpressCard media release button so that the release button pops out Push the ExpressCard media release button a second time so that the ExpressCard slot protector pops out 1 2 3 4 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 5 Hold the ExpressCard media with the arrow facing up and toward the ExpressCard slot 6 Carefully slide the ExpressCard media 1 into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot lt 66 p Using Your VAIO Computer Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard media Before moving the computer make sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot If the media or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard media manufacturer lt 67 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Media Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard media while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove an ExpressCard media Z To remove an ExpressCard media when the computer is off skip steps 1 to 6 1 Doubl
100. ose all open programs 2 Click Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart 3 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart the computer 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 What should do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start A This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 23 A If the symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site lt 154 gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if a message window notifying of incompatibility or improper installation of the battery pack appears and my computer enters Hibernate mode UA This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack pag
101. ot leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight a Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries While the battery is in use or being charged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock COCooovoovodso If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery O If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced A You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging A If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery lt 146 p VA O Precautions On Using Headphones U Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also
102. ote documents files or resources may result in data loss Z For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long lt 84 el N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on selected models only See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality You can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet 10 meters range in open space To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click 44 E 3 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option 4 Click OK a 85 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality UA The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions O Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system Use of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on the computer DO UOODODDDODO UU O
103. owever see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Q Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen lt 140 pp VA O Precautions On Using the Power Source Q See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model A Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder A You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to the computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug the computer from the AC outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Ooovovdno Use the AC adapter supplied with the computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction lt 141 gt NIN O Precautions On Handling Your Computer A Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as
104. owing Q Double click the Volume icon on the taskbar and click to cancel the Master Volume Mute All and Wave Mute check boxes Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer A If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance on O Click System The System Properties window appears 4 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a listing of your computer s hardware devices appears If an X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers lt 176 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting 5 Double click the optical disc drive device to open the submenu 6 Double click the listed drive and select the Properties tab 7 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not selected You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 8 Click OK to close the window A Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to the CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction A If a region code warning appear
105. ppears in the Preferred networks 16 Click Advanced The Advanced window appears 17 Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button 18 Click Close 19 Click OK The computer is ready to communicate with another computer 1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard 2 If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers in the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same network name and the same network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure 3 Hexadecimal A number representation using the digits 0 9 with their usual meaning plus the letters A F or a f to represent hexadecimal digits with values of decimal 10 to 15 Ln An ad hoc network does not support WPA ONLO To disconnect from a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 2 3 7 8 9 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet right click Wireless Network Connection Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced window appears Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close Click OK Close the N
106. printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Printers and Faxes Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel When your printer is connected to the multi function bay docking station check the multi function bay docking station to see if it is connected to an AC power source N OF fF WO KD lt 184 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work A If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer A The muting button may have been pressed Check to see if the muting 1X indicator light is on If it is press the muting button to turn on the volume lt 185 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Mouse What should do if my computer does not recognize my mouse Q Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port A Restart your computer with your mouse connected What should do if the pointer does not move when use my mouse QU Make sure another mouse is not installed A If you are playi
107. r 2 Remove the adhesive tape cover from the bottom of the remote sensor control 1 3 Attach the remote sensor control 1 onto the set top box 3 near the infrared port 4 Do not cover the infrared port when attaching the remote sensor control The remote sensor must be visible in a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly lt A N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to your computer Inserting a PC Card Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the computer You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card slot protector pops out Gently take hold of the protector and pull it out of the slot Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up Gently push the PC Card into the slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar a fF WO N lt 62 Using Your VAIO Computer Insert the PC Card slot protector to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card Before moving the computer make sure to insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot Z Some devices may not fun
108. r the battery to be warm when it is powering your computer lt 161 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 128 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the Hibernate tab 5 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation lt 162 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Built in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor quality images A The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera A The video memory of your computer may have become insufficient for displaying images from the built in MOTION EYE camera Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the LCD screen might help A The
109. rn Off Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off lt 28 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer Using the Keyboard page 29 Using the Touch Pad page 31 Using Special function Buttons page 32 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 35 Using the TV Function page 46 Using PC Cards page 61 Using the ExpressCard Media page 64 Using the Memory Stick Media page 68 Using Other Memory Cards page 71 Using the Internet page 74 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 75 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 84 OUUOOdKODDOODOOOLOCD lt 29 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard but has additional keys that perform model specific tasks Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Ln Some functions are not available until Windows is launched Combinations Feature Functions Fn F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen To increase lightness intensity press Fn F6 and then 4 or gt or keep pressing Fn F6 To decrease lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then or or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn E gt F7 d
110. rst computer startup do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your computer Make sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer external hard disk drive scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturer s instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 12 About the Indicator Lights page 19 Connecting a Power Source page 21 Using the Battery Pack page 23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 27 Ooovodo lt 12 gt N N 10 Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages lt 13 gt Getting Started Front Built in MOTION EYE camera page 34 Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 19 LCD screen page 139 Keyboard page 29 Built in speakers VAIO logo lamp page 32 Power button Power indicator page 19 Touch pad page 31 Power indicator page 19 Battery indicator page 19 Hard disk drive indicator page 19 Memory Stick PRO Duo media indicator page 19 LCD screen lid LOCK RELEASE switch Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer E ae 14 Built in microphone monaural aa 15 SD memory card indicator page 19 a lis 3 co 00 N
111. s and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide A RAID guide Selected models only Provides an overview of RAID systems and the various RAID levels or types that can be configured with your VAIO computer It lists detailed procedures for using the RAID Recovery program to configure the hard disk drives change your computer s RAID array or to remove the RAID configuration Additional procedures are also provided for using the VAIO Recovery utility and the Intel Storage Utility programs To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click RAID guide lt q 8 VA O Before Use Q MCE guide Selected models only Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click MCE guide 9 be VA O Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments a Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable positio
112. s the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive A If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Q Make sure your computer is running on AC power supply and try the disc again lt 177 p N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot write data to CD media A Do not launch any software application or allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver QO Do not use the keyboard A Do not use a CD R RW disc that has an adhesive label affixed to it This could cause a write error or other damage What should do if cannot write data to DVD media This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing Q Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Q Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your computer s built in DVD recorder Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work A The preinstalled software on your computer does not support copying DVD movies Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal lt 178
113. s ui A ds 71 Using the Intel EE ada ete elects 74 ONLO Using Wireless LAN WLAN ooooconoccccnnonoccccnnnnnnnccnnnnn cnn 75 Using the Bluetooth Functionality irronneen E a AES e a T E 84 Using Peripheral DoviCE See A A a 89 Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station oooniccinnncconnnccnnnccnnononcnnnncccono non nano nn nan cannnn narran narran cnn arrancan 90 Connecting External Speakers ccccccecceeeeeeneeeeceeeeeaeeseeaeeeeeaeeseeaeeecaeeeecaaeeeceaeeesaeessaeeeseaeeeseeeeeseaeeeseaeeeseieeeseneeeseas 99 Connecting an External Display ooooconncccnnncicinoconnoncncnoncncnno cnn nnnnc cnn cnn c anar n nn errar ran r nan n ran ENE nnnn ra nanncanns 100 Selecting Display MOdE S sirrien aen old 109 Using the Multiple Monitors F ncio Merser a e ia t aae e a OR RR E RRES 110 Connecting an External Microphone ooococnocccinoccnonancnnnnnnnono cnn nan cn cnn cnn anar n nn RR aan rr name rara n rn r nanena nanen nn nennen 112 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeViC8 ooocioocccinncccnoncccnonccnnanoconancnnnonononnnnnn nano cn nan c cnn ena nen nana n cn ran nca rana nans 113 Connecting a Printer viii A caves bee neta apeo AAEN vies kitkaa Ea a EAE Eoaea iena 116 Connecting an i LINK Device oooocccnccccnnccconncccconoccnonnn conan ccoo eee eeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeceeeeesaeeeceaeeeecaeeeseeee ceases r rana EEN EE Ea ra nannnanns 117 Connecting to a Network LAN airina naasian aa aaae aat ataa cn nan nc anne carne aAa EA
114. s unchanged regardless of operating conditions NO oO fF WD WACO lt 182 gt Troubleshooting Why does my external display or TV stay blank when change the display output If you change the log on user with the Fast User Switching function after Windows startup you will not be able to select a display by pressing the Fn F7 keys What should I do if the Fn F7 keys do not switch the display output to the external display connected to the monitor VGA port on my computer When your computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking station the monitor VGA port on your computer is disabled Thus pressing the Fn F7 keys toggles between the computer screen and the external display connected to the monitor VGA port on the docking station lt 183 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Printing What should do if cannot print a document Q Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer Q Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer A You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information A If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer A If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your
115. ses 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 the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MagicGate 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 copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible digital cameras AVAN LO lt 193 gt Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if cannot connect a USB device Q If applicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check the battery is charged If you are using a printer check the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet A Try using a different USB port on your computer The driver could b
116. t comes with your computer Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon fast user switching file encryption registering forms and more For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intuit com support quicken lt 204 gt N N 0 Support Options ROXIO DigitalMedia Sonic Solutions A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support sonic com SmartWi Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components Wireless LAN Wireless WAN and Bluetooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 SonicStage software Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software supports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 lt 205 gt N N 0 Support Options SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CDs DVDs or audio files in WAV format For co
117. tem in your home your connection may require a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer not supplied to connect the computer and the indoor outdoor antenna system A If you are connecting to an indoor outdoor antenna you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception Move the antenna cable away from other power sources or connectors to reduce reception interference To connect in terrestrial mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied Connect a coaxial cable feed connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 Connect one end of another TV coaxial cable 5 to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 6 on the computer 5 5 ee A bra lt 5 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in terrestrial mode Option 2 1 Connect one end of a 300 ohm twin lead cable 1 not supplied to the screw type grips at your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to the grips on a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied 2 Connect a coaxial cable feed connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 3 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 5 to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 6 on the computer ee i 3
118. the arrow below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity Remove the memory module A Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released U Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 lt 136 gt N N O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place If you use only one memory module make sure to insert it to the slot that is closer to the back of your computer Do not touch any other components on the motherboard 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery and turn on the computer AVAN LO lt 137 e Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window Double click the System Information folder a fF OW N Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the
119. the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer Z The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick combo slot that is compatible with both standard and duo size media For more information on Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick web site at http www memorystick com en lt 70 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick PRO Duo media indicator is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick PRO Duo media indicator is turned on If you do you ma
120. ther typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard lt 76 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802 11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802 11b or g standard cannot communicate because the frequencies are different IEEE 802 11b The standard speed is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up IEEE 802 11a g The standard speed is 54 Mbps or about 5 times faster than a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11b standard The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such dev
121. tion readily available 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the laptops and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktops 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the laptop or on the back of the desktop the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer The hardware component or the software program that is causing you the problem 5 A brief description of the problem ETA gt N N 0 Support Options In order to contact a Sony technical support representative please call the following numbers A In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 A In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 A In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 A In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 511 6100 A In Chile Sony answers 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 QO In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 A In Panama 800 2050 lt 198 gt N N 0 Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Contacts for Sony software products are listed below A For users in USA Web Site http esupport sony com EN VAIO Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Canada Web Site http w
122. tions 6 Click OK to close the window a fF WO N lt 188 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Keyboard What should do if the keyboard configuration is wrong A The language layout of your computer s keyboard is specified on the sticker on the box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched A To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator is off If the Num lock indicator is on press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters lt 189 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk driv
123. to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off If any are lit press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing A Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Q Make sure you have installed the latest video driver A On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should do if cannot remember the BIOS password If you have forgotten the BIOS password contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site lt 156 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups Why doesn t my computer screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The originally selected VAIO s screen saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your computer screen to turn off
124. tor page 19 6 Manual eject hole page 174 7 Security slot lt 18 Getting Started mba Multi function bay docking station connector page 92 Air vents Nj ER a Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power llluminates when the power of the computer is on blinks in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery llluminates when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery is running out of power and double blinks when the battery is charging Memory Stick PRO Duo 4 llluminates 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 Muting 1 llluminates when the volume is turned off Built in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use SD memory card llluminates when data is read from or written to the media in the SD memory card slot Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used Optical disc drive llluminates when data is read from or written t
125. uld do if my computer or software stops responding Q Itis best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windows Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data A Click Start point to Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off A If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu When the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down A 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 A 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 Windows Task Manager Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off your computer with the power button or switch may cause loss of data Q Remove the AC adapter and battery A Try reinstalling the software A Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support lt 153 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn 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 your computer to normal operating stability 1 Cl
126. upports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW version 1 1 1 2 Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General version 2 0 2 1 Supports 8cm disc reading but does not support 8cm disc writing Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM version 1 0 is not supported Supports writing data to BD R 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB The Blu ray drive on your computer does not support BD RE 1 0 discs and Blu ray cartridge discs Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported You may need to connect to the Internet when playing copyright protected Blu ray discs As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray disc playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates Video recording to Blu ray Disc media is do
127. ure your computer and the access point are connected to one another a Q 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 WACO lt 168 gt Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow a 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 communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information How do avoid data transfer interruptions a When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information VANO lt 169 gt Troubleshoot
128. viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A Ifthe problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality Q The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light A A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise Q If the front mirror plate over the lens is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the lens See On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 143 Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions A The effect settings on your software application may have caused dropped frames See the help file on your software application for more information A There may be more software applications running than your computer can handle Exit the applications that you are not currently using AU The power management function of your computer may have been activated Check the CPU performance lt 163 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why does movie playback show dropped frames when my computer is running on the battery The battery is running out of power Connect your computer to an AC power source Why do the images captured by the built in MOTION EYE camera flicker This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker
129. ww sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http esupport sony com ES For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 lt 199 gt N N 0 Support Options America Online Dial Up America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Music Now America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www premiumservices aol com AOL Explorer America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http help aol com help lt q 200 gt N N 0 Support Options AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aim com Bluetooth Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 Cingular Connection Manager Cingular Wireless A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http help aol com help Click to DVD software Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by captur
130. y assigned and you will not be able to change it again Reconfiguring the computer does not reset this count If you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is running restart the software or eject the disc and re insert it to make the new setting effective lt 42 gt N N 10 Using Your VAIO Computer A If your computer has the Wireless LAN functionality and Wireless LAN is activated playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in audio and video A When you are playing a DVD video or audio and you want to remove a USB device such as USB compatible speakers make sure you stop the DVD first Removing a USB compatible device during DVD video or audio playback may cause a malfunction a 43 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a CD program such as the SonicStage software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option lt 44 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs page 37 to find about the supported disc media To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc 1 Inserta blank disc into the optical disc drive If the CD Drive win
131. y and protecting against potential threats to the computer s security How can protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing one of the following A The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to your computer whenever it is connected to the Internet A The Windows Updates web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates To use the Automatic Updates feature 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates ACLS lt 159 gt Troubleshooting To visit the Windows Updates web site 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Type http windowsupdate microsoft com in the address bar of your browser The Microsoft Windows Update and Security Warning windows appear 3 In the Security Warning window start installation and run Windows Update 4 In the Microsoft Windows Update window select an installation type and follow the on screen instructions
132. y lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media lt 71 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other memory cards You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards A MultiMediaCard MMC A Secure Digital SD For the latest information on compatible memory cards visit the Sony online support Web site regularly Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot Do not force the memory card in or out of the slot The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the high speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as of January 2006 However not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as the compatible medi
133. you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use DY When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 115 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB 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 If the computer is off you can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 2 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Remove the floppy disk drive from the computer lt 116 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows
134. your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Z Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that the computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not divide one single window on two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display lt 111 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 2 3 4 Right click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu Click the Display icon Click Change Display Configuration Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings A You can also change one of the button assignments to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the respective S button To change the S button assignments press and hold any S button to display the window for changing the assignment For details on the S buttons see Using Special function Buttons page 32 Z Additionally you can set the displ

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