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1. O 00000 O oo o000 SSOSS R LINE IN phan Ble 0 ALDEA LINE OUT OPTICAL OUT 0 0 99 COAXIAL WIREL S LAN arias OUT Y ANT VNA el 400 nj HDMI OUT port page 15 Composite Audio In L R jacks HUM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Connect an AV device such as a VCR 0 o gt a a ke oo N lt 13 gt Getting Started Composite Video In jack Connect an AV device such as a VCR S Video In port Connect an AV device such as a VCR VHF UHF port page 40 FM antenna port Connect an FM radio Network Ethernet port page 73 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 67 AC In port page 17 LINE OUT R L jacks Connect an audio device LINE IN R L jacks Connect an audio device OPTICAL OUT port Connect a digital device such as an AV amplifier OPTICAL IN port Connect a digital device such as a CD player i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 ports page 71 COMPONENT Y Pb Pr jacks page 15 COAXIAL OUT port Connect a digital device such as an AV amplifier INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT ports Connect the supplied infrared blaster cable to either port WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA port page 56 Supports high full low speeds lt 14 gt Getting Started
2. A Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information VANO lt 129 gt Troubleshooting What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices A If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may lose a peer to peer network connection if the 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 q 130 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 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 114 for instructions on how to clean it What should do if the disc does not slide out U Make sure your computer is on QO Press the drive eject button A Ifthe disc drive eject button does not work click S
3. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI port and a DVI D port we recommend that you use the HDMI port The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals You cannot use HDMI and Component connections at the same time Ifa device driver other than the ones provided by Sony are used the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates Your computer is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection which enables you to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected high quality contents Note that you need to connect an HDCP compliant external display to your computer to view the copyright protected contents If your computer has a non compliant display connected you will not be able to play or view any copyright protected contents including Blu ray movie contents lt 17 gt N N 0 Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord Your computer s power cord must be plugged into an AC power source such as an AC wall outlet surge protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard Use your computer only with the supplied power cord To connect the power cord 1 Insert the power cord 1 into the AC In port 2 on the back of the computer 2 Insert the power cord plugs from the display and
4. Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder a You need to flip the front panel down using your fingertip to access the LINK port on the front of your computer To connect a digital video camcorder 1 Plug one end of an i LINK cable 1 not supplied into the i LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out 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 73 gt Using Peripheral Devices ONLO Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied to the network Ethernet port on the back of the computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Your computer has a protective sticker PS covering the network Ethernet port located on the back of the computer Connect a 10BASE T 100BASE TX or 1000BASE T cable to the network Ethernet port Using an incorrect cable or a phone cable may result in an e
5. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGX XL series NAO ONLO Contents Betore Use AEE EI E E ET ET ANTEE A T dt iaa 5 Noticia a A a a a R T A 5 ENERGY STAR aasa an n ova enol a a a E a a a aa aa a a vinden 6 DOCUMENTATION S sorre iaraa e a aN T EAEE E TE U IE A ASRA 7 Getting Started iiri E dl E E raa aa Vaaa A ee ie ded ei ae ee ae 11 Locating Controls and PoOlS occcnnncnnnnnccnnnccnnnccnn acc EEE EE nanena 12 About the Indicator LIQKts sasen oeie A E E A E E S E ENa 14 Connecting a Display TW omita ati tia 15 Connecting the Power Cordis sc asc at a diaz dete gts eats 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely oooonocconnncccinocccconcccononononononnnncnnnno cnn nnn cnn nn narran narrar rn rra rnn rca 19 Using Your VAIO Computer csi a E o 20 Usingthe Keyb0ad uo iii e OO es rita 21 Usmo the Touch Pad A on Bt er aed a aa 27 Using the Optical Dise Drive viciosos da len decease Me eaa Aaaa E deus EE RRA Rina dde 29 Using the TV Functio ssas ancini a a A E oe A A ree id eee did dd ad dc 40 Using the Memory Stick Media ooooinccccnnccccnnccccnncccnonnccnnnncncnnncn rancio nano cananea rara n rn ran n nr nn nn nn anna EEEn Ennan Enna 44 Using Other Memory Cards cnmcccicccnnnnncnnnnccnnccnn rre 49 Using the Interne tier seces co sects ant a e ea cael eg einen eben teat eeae ae 53 Using Wireless LAN WLAN iaa ii ir laicos 54 AVANT TC Using Peripheral Devices A EREE teehee renee KAE TATE EEEE 66 Conn
6. About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power The indication behavior varies depending on the state of your computer Green lit the computer is on Orange lit the computer is in Standby mode Off the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Media Access llluminates when data is read from or written to a memory card 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 llluminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk or the optical disc Do not enter Standby mode or Hard disk drive Optical disc drive 0 turn off the computer when this indicator is on WIRELESS LAN llluminates when the wireless LAN function is running lt 15 N N 0 Getting Started Connecting a Display TV You can connect an HDMI compatible TV directly to your computer Ln If your TV is equipped with a DVI D port you can use the HDMI cable and the HDMI to DVI D adapter both supplied for connection If your TV is equipped with component jacks you can use an RCA cable not supplied for connection To connect an HDMI compatible TV 1 Plug one end of the HDMI cable supplied 1 to the HDMI OUT port 2 on the computer 2 Plug the other end to the TV 3 o 16 a N N 0 Getting Started
7. 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 the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature lt 28 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer If you want to use a mouse instead of the touch pad as your pointing device you can disable the touch pad on the wireless keyboard To disable enable the touch pad To disable the touch pad slide the POINTING DEVICE switch on the bottom of your keyboard to the OFF position To enable the touch pad slide it back to the ON position lt 29 gt 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 Be sure to attach the supplied 8cm disc adapter to an 8cm dis
8. POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on and off the wireless keyboard o Indicators dea Battery ayaa turns on while the AA batteries for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to d__4 when the batteries wear out A Num lock Turns on while in the Num Lock state Al Caps lock Turns on while in the Caps Lock state ll Scroll lock Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state Y Connect Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in place to indicate that the keyboard is ready for use page 25 lt 22 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Windows key Displays the Start menu Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen Touch pad See Using the Touch Pad page 27 for more information lt 23 gt Using Your VAIO Computer 1 Keyboard feet Flip open to adjust the keyboard angle 2 Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries POINTING DEVICE switch See To disable enable the touch pad page 28 for more information CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the main unit 0 lt 24 gt N N 0 Using Your
9. Disc Drive 7 Supports writing data to BD R Version 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE Version 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB The Blu ray disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE Version 1 0 discs and Blu ray cartridge discs 8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported 9 BD R stands for Blu ray Disc Recordable in Version 1 1 format 10 BD RE stands for Blu ray Disc Rewritable in Version 2 1 format 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 l 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
10. 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 a location 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 Oooovoens 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 A Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing the media Ooo vo When using the Memory Stick Duo media do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to the Memory Stick Duo media Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components lt 117 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 mec
11. is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or O marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Please see the online Specifications to see what software is available for your model O 2006 Sony Corporation
12. lt 35 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive you need to close the session before you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software A Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive A Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc O Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc OY Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction A When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Q Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors A Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the CD burning software QO Never affix an adhesive label to discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably QO Use only Sony Value added software when writing to CD DVD media Ex Click to DVD Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result a 36 a N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should follow these recommendations QO Close all open application
13. 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 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 may cause loss of data Q Remove the power cord A Try reinstalling the software Q Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support lt 123 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 Close 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 th
14. Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups Why doesn t my display 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 display to turn off Change the originally selected VAIO s screen saver lt 125 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly 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 the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates 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 lt 126 gt gt N N 0 Troubleshooting 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
15. Power Options and then change the settings under Power Schemes Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the hard disk lt 381 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode temporarily suspends the entire system operations for lower power consumption The orange power light is on in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Stand By Ln Alternatively you can slide the POWER switch on the wireless keyboard to OFF position or press the Standby button on the keyboard or the remote commander to place your computer into Standby mode To return to Normal mode A Slide the POWER switch to the ON position or press the Standby button or the space bar on the wireless keyboard A Press the Standby button on the remote commander If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data Your computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode lt 382 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for more than 20 minutes it will enter Standby mode To avoid this you can change the Standby mode settings To change the Standby mode settings 1 Click Start
16. Using the Internet page 53 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 54 Ooovovovovdo lt 21 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions The VAIO Link web site www vaio link com also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard Using the Wireless Keyboard 1 Function keys Perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key varies among software applications xe eee 2 Muting button Turns the volume on and off aa aa 3 Volume control buttons Increase or decrease the volume 4 Shortcut buttons Perform the pre assigned tasks The default tasks are as follows M Launches Outlook Express 2 13 eee gt mn a B TO TO et a TO j ST te la lt A A ae ff m ae cu O Launches Internet Explorer 8 9 10 11 S1 Opens the Media Center Start menu 5 Standby button A Provides for the lower level of power consumption Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 80
17. VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Four AA alkaline batteries are supplied with your computer for use in the wireless keyboard Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard To maintain good communication operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard 10 m from your computer Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button located on the front of your computer first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless keyboard as this may create interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not mix old used and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard Always use the same type and manufacture of battery Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries Using incompatible batteries or mixing used new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard ONLO ia Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard a fF Q N a To connect your wireless keyboard it must be located within a range of 30 cm to 1 m fro
18. 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 127 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 A Make sure your desired wireless option is selected on the Wireless Device Switch window and then 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 oar WON Click the Wireless Networks tab 7 Click View Wireless Networks to see that your access point is selected Q Make sure the encryption key is correct VAN LO lt 128 g
19. damage may occur to the integrated circuits Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Follow the procedures described here 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 for example cellophane wrappers Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure AJO Paid Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Opening and Closing the Computer When you access memory modules add on cards and hard disks inside your computer you need to remove and replace the top panel beforehand and afterward Opening the Computer Ifyou remove the top panel immediately after you shut down your computer the internal components may be too hot to touch Wait about one hour to let the components cool down before you attempt to remove the panel To remove the top panel 1 Shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as a printer 2 Unplug the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 3 Remove the two screws from the back of the computer 4 Slide the top panel toward the back of the computer lift the panel and set it aside m 88 pp Upgrading Your VAIO Computer lt 89 p N N O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Closing the Computer To replace the top panel 1 Place the top panel on the computer and
20. device during DVD video or audio playback may cause a malfunction lt 37 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 2 Ifnothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the desired CD software such as the SonicStage software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option lt 38 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action and then click OK 2 Right click Start and then click Explore 3 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 LO a Using Your VAIO Computer Pla
21. does not recognize my keyboard page 142 for more information Restart 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 If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart your computer If the problem persists make sure a mouse is not connected lt 144 p N N 0 Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by 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 pro
22. gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media 49 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 three other memory card slots to accommodate many popular types of memory cards You can use these slots to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The memory card slots are located behind a protective cover on the front of the computer You need to open the cover before accessing the memory card slots Before You Use Memory Cards The memory card slots on your computer support the following memory cards A CF CompactFlash memory card slot A CompactFlash A SD memory card slot Q Secure Digital SD A MultiMediaCard MMC Q SM xD Picture Card slot A SmartMedia QO xD Picture Card For the latest information on compatible memory cards visit the Sony online support Web site regularly ONLO aa Using Your VAIO Computer Always insert the correct memory card into the appropriate memory card slot SDHC memory cards are not supported Do not attempt to insert a different memory card or memory card adapter into a different memory card slot
23. inside your computer DUUODO vo lt 92 gt N N 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Remove the side panel See Opening the Computer page 87 for the detailed instructions 2 Touch a metal object such as the chassis frame to discharge static electricity 3 Disconnect the cable and remove the screw from the graphic card 1 4 Press and hold the latch 2 to disengage the card and pull out the card Li 5 Locate the memory module s you wish to remove I lt 93 gt N N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Push down on the latches 3 located on both sides of the module to gently eject it from the slot 3 7 Grasp the memory module by the sides and pull it out of the computer Store the module in a static free bag 8 Remove a new memory module from its anti static package handling it by the edges lt 94 gt N N O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Locate the center notch 4 on the bottom edge of the memory module and align it to the center bump in the open module slot 10 Firmly insert the lower edge of the module 5 into the slot by pressing down evenly against the module s upper corners The side latches 6 snap into position holding the memory module in place To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot move the side latches slightly outward to re
24. on your TV prohibits playback of DVD Videos labeled Copy Prohibited as well as movies containing copyright protection signals in consideration for copyright holders Q The output signal format switches to 625p 576p during DVD Video playback U DVD Video audio is successfully played but video feeds are all blackened out from the beginning or a certain point of the playback Q DVD Video playback does not start Q No video feeds appear during movie playback To eliminate the symptoms quit the software and follow these steps to change the output signal format to 625i 576i or 625p 576p 1 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes Click Display Click the Settings tab Click Advanced Click the tab with its name beginning with GeForce and select the item for display settings N Oo of fF WO KN Select the tab for device settings and follow the on screen instructions to change the output signal format Q the symptoms persist restart your computer lt 137 N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if my TV shows distorted images Q Make sure that your computer and TV are properly connected QO If your TV is connected with a component video cable Q Be sure to use an output signal format that matches the component terminal on the TV Q Be sure to use a resolution that matches the component input of the TV What should do if a part of my TV screen appears blank or bla
25. 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 More button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features Directional arrow buttons Press the 4 Y and gt buttons to move the pointer on the computer screen OK button Press to select the desired action or window option When watching full screen TV press to return to the previous channel Press again to switch between channels Channel Page buttons Press to change or page up down channels no number input required Start A button Press to open the Media Center Start menu Muting 1X 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 programs 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 Teletext TV program mode buttons Red button Press to jump to the red shortcut link in teletext TV program mode Green bu
26. the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Supervisor Password and press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters including spaces long following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen Select Security Option under Security Press the Enter key and select System Press the Esc key 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 78 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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 Enter the current password for Enter Password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Boot to display the Boot tab then select Security and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Supervisor Password and press the Enter key oa kf Ww On the password entry screen enter a new password once and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter Password field blank and press the En
27. AIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the printed and non printed documentation Q Visit the other Sony web sites A www club vaio com if you want to know more about VAIO and become part of the growing VAIO community Q www sonystyle europe com for online purchases A www sony net for other Sony products You need to set up an Internet connection before you can access the online features described here lt 149 p N N 0 Support Options e Support What is e Support You have searched our user guides and web site www vaio link com but have not found an answer to your question issue e Support is the ideal solution for you Our e Support Web Portal is an interactive web site on which you can submit any technical query you may have regarding your computer and receive answers from our dedicated support team Every submitted query will result in a unique case number to ensure smooth communication between yourself and the e Support Team Who can use e Support All registered VAIO customers are entitled to unlimited access to the VAIO Link e Support Web Portal How can access the e Support portal When you register your computer you will automatically receive an email with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided li
28. An incompatible memory card or adapter may be difficult to remove from the wrong 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 CF CompactFlash memory card slot on your computer supports Type and Type II media 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 May 2006 However not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility lt 5 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Flip the front panel down using your fingertip Do not use force to open the cover 2 Locate the appropriate slot for the memory card you want to use page 12 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot 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 52 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Flip the front panel down using your finge
29. Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage See the online Specifications to see which Memory Stick media types are compatible with your model and if there are any limitations A You can purchase Memory Stick media from the Sony Style website www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer QO Detailed information about which VAIO computers are compatible with which Memory Stick media can be found at www vaio link com Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of May 2006 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature ONLO comas Using Your VAIO Computer 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 fr
30. D Extra RW ROM Video RW RW DL DL RAM DVD RW R DL RAM P P P P PR P P pR 1 2 PR PR pR pR s 4 DVD RW R DL RAM P P P P PR P P Pri 2 PR PR P pp 3 4 DVD RW P P P P PR P P Pri PR PRS pR Supporting DVD R DL DVD RW P P P P PR P P pR 1 2 PR PR P Supporting DVD R DL CD RW DVD ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P DVD ROM P P P P P P P P P P P a Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 2 Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 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 DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported 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 lt 33 gt Using Your VAIO Computer PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable nor recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD BD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD BD R Y ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM RE 10 Blu ray P P P P pR 8 P P P PR PR PR pR 8 pR 6 PR
31. Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click System The System Properties window appears WACO lt 132 gt Troubleshooting 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 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 Q Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a 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 Q If a region code warning appears 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 Q If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction VAN LO lt 133 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot write data to CD media A Do not la
32. O computer Guides are provided in PDF format which you can easily browse through and print out The My Club VAIO portal is a perfect starting point to use your computer a comprehensive collection of everything you need to get the most from your computer The user guides are collected under Documentation which can be shown as follows 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click My Club VAIO 2 Click Documentation 3 Select the guide you want to read Ln You can manually browse to the user guides by going to My Computer gt VAIO C your C drive gt Documentation gt Documentation and opening the folder for your language You may have a separate disc for the documentation of bundled accessories Printed Documentation A A Setting Up Poster Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO Troubleshooting Guide Contains solutions to common problems Q Q Recovery Guide Contains an explanation of how to recover your computer s system if you need to a Booklets containing the following information Sony GUARANTEE conditions Safety Regulations Modem Regulations Wireless LAN Regulations Bluetooth Regulations End User Software License Agreement and Sony Support services lt q 8 VA 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 w
33. Options dnesni teases A AA AA A A dea 148 Sony Support Informati0N cccccccesscccessssceeeeeseneaeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeceeeeeeeseesaeesesseueeeeesseniaeeeeeeseaes 148 S SUPPO ninia da A ede a ey did opened cece ade cee ee A deer ste vate deca teenie dee 149 a E VA O Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Notice 2006 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S pate
34. add on cards and hard disk drives 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 component A You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading a computer A You do not touch the connectors on any component For the type of components available for upgrading and the amount of memory installed on your model refer to the online Specifications Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance Before Upgrading Your Computer page 86 Opening and Closing the Computer page 87 Adding and Removing Memory page 90 Installing an Add on Card page 96 Installing the Hard Disk Drive page 102 DO0ODODLDO lt 86 p N N O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Before Upgrading Your Computer The upgrading procedures described in this section assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal computers safety practices required regulatory compliances and the modification of electronic equipment Disconnect the computer from its power source and from telecommunications links networks or modems before you follow any procedures in this section Failure to disconnect your computer from its power source may result in personal injury or equipment damage Always turn the power off before you open the computer or connect peripheral equipment Otherwise
35. 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 83 p 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 The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the power button 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 Press the power button The computer returns to its previous state If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically lt 84 Customizing Your VAIO Computer A If you do not use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or resuming 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 your computer before its power indicator light turns off 85 N N O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer memory modules
36. ata 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 135 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Display What should do if my TV stays blank Q Make sure that both power cords of your computer and TV are securely plugged into power sources Q Make sure that your computer and TV are properly connected Q Make sure that both your computer and TV are turned on Q If your TV is connected with a component video cable Q Be sure to use an output signal format that matches the component terminal on the TV Q Be sure to use a resolution that matches the component input of the TV What should do if my TV screen is dark A Adjust the brightness control on your TV to brighten the screen See the manual that came with your TV for the detailed instructions Q Check other inputs on your TV for brightness If they also appear dark see the manual that came with your TV for adjustment lt 136 gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if have undesirable symptoms when playing movies on my TV that is connected with a component video cable The following symptoms may occur because an output signal format selection of 1125i 1080i or 750p 720p
37. both standard and duo size media For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick web site at http Avww memorystick com en You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot 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 Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media Avoid accidental erasure of your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause a malfunction Be sure to use the preinstalled Memory Stick Formatter software to format a Memory Stick media In case the media is formatted with the formatting function of the Windows operating system the media cannot be recognized by other Memory Stick devices lt 48 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Flip the front panel down using your fingertip 2 Check that the Media Access indicator is off 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 4 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media
38. c before inserting the disc into the optical disc drive slot For the supported 8cm disc types see Reading and Writing Optical Discs page 31 Turn on the computer 2 With the label side facing upward slide a disc into the optical disc drive slot Z If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program lt 30 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc When your computer is in Standby Hibernate mode pressing the drive eject button automatically brings the computer back into Normal mode and ejects an optical disc if any from the drive When your computer is off pressing the drive eject button turns on the computer launches Windows and ejects an optical disc if any from the drive 1 Press the drive eject button 1 The optical disc slides out 1 lt 31 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs 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 lt 32 gt Using Your VAIO Computer PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable nor recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD ROM CD C
39. ckened out Change the overscan width to fit the desktop size to your TV screen size Follow the steps 1 to 6 in What should I do if have undesirable symptoms when playing movies on my TV that is connected with a component video cable page 136 and change the overscan width in step 7 What should do if the screen of my TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT port stays blank Q Unplug the HDMI cable once and plug it back A Your TV may not be HDCP compliant Be sure to use an HDCP compliant TV lt 138 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if my TV does not show a clear view of the Windows desktop Depending on your TV it may not be capable of displaying the Windows desktop as clearly as computer displays You may solve this problem by changing your TV or computer settings as follows but it also depends on your TV if such changes to the settings are available For more information see the manual that came with your TV A Disable the image quality settings on your TV such as noise reduction correction features and enhancer features A If your computer s output signal format is 576i or 1080i interlaced mode change it to 576p or 720p progressive mode To change the output signal format follow the steps in What should I do if I have undesirable symptoms when playing movies on my TV that is connected with a component video cable page 136 lt 139 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Printing What shou
40. cludes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a and 802 119 multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the online Specifications to see whether you
41. computer into a grounded AC wall outlet surge protector or Universal Power Supply UPS 3 lt 18 gt Getting Started 0 Xe O86 20 000 8888808 o ooo O o To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the power cord Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 83 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming lt 19 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 Turn 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 20 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 21 Using the Touch Pad page 27 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 29 Using the TV Function page 40 Using the Memory Stick Media page 44 Using Other Memory Cards page 49
42. computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used atthe bottom of the window Click OK Your network name appears in the Preferred networks Click Advanced The Advanced window appears Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button Click Close Click OK The computer is ready to communicate with another computer Ifyou 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 Hexadecimal a number representation using the digits 0 9 with their usual meaning and 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 lt A N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer 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 Clo
43. d 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 148 gt N N 0 Support Options Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your computer Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below See Documentation page 7 for details on the printed and non printed documentation supplied with your computer as well as further sources of reference A Go to the help files that accompany your software for instructions on using the software A Use the search functionality in Help and Support Center by pressing the Microsoft Windows key ag and the F1 key QO VAIO Link web site if you have any problem with the computer you can access the VAIO Link web site for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com QO e Support This interactive part of our web site http www vaio link com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the Internet Using a personalized account you can log your technical queries with ease QO V
44. e 102 Precautions Konsierar moi A AN AA EE ee 109 Om Using the PowerSource aiii ali 110 On Handling Your Computef ae ainara dana io rad iia 111 On Handling Floppy DISKS a 2 ia al aaah cee ti A aiaa 113 On Handling DISCS EAS A A E aoe ee Ge Oe ec 114 On Using He a dphonNes diaa n a a A nid o dene aie E Eea aN 116 On Handling Memory Stick Media ooonocccnnccccnncccconacananacananancnnno co eee nn cnn nc naar cnn nn c nr naa rana nara n aran nn naar rn rn e rn annn ranma canas 116 On Handling the Hard DiSK cciccocoaiotas aiii lata Eaa iaar adenda Aaea SANAE a aAA dadeseasted anida naaa d rn 117 ONLO Troublesh oting sre mnro A AEE EENES ANEA OEEC EARANN Ea E a E TENERNE DARIA AAE ETNEA EAAS 118 AANO DIr E Ena E AEE ATAA O E O e ds 119 System SOCUMILY 22 0 2 fase eea aaae aa ia a a E a A T Ea EE aaiae kea AEEA ESEA 125 NetWworkiNQ asein tenai ana erR A A EEEE EEEE E eE E S E E E 127 Optical DISCS arinaman unae a a a a a doo a aa 130 Display rann aioi e E e E A A a 135 A E T ra A EA TTE TAT 139 MicrOphON Osio ana O ORTES 140 Speak ici aaa 141 O abate lana shaus aden da eevaadi Ge ddeiae tease Ns 142 TOUCH Parita A ieee sete cinerea oes Wie A ee 143 IOP PY DISKS A O 144 AldION 1deO xi tec AA A ee ee ee ed a enS 145 Memory Stick Medicion oa ete eure ebb ede aaa lia 146 POP fect ciates iat e Chau etbec heats escapades evades abe celedys Renda sa te tude ancenateags eadeaae tigiaseagian i tanite nies ieee teed 147 Support
45. e 111 On Handling Floppy Disks page 113 On Handling Discs page 114 On Using Headphones page 116 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 116 On Handling the Hard Disk page 117 DOOUOODODODO OU lt 110 AVAN O Precautions On Using the Power Source Q See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model A Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder A You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible COOCOO Use the power cord supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other power cord as it may cause a malfunction lt 711 gt AVAN O Precautions On Handling Your Computer Q Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Q If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer and the
46. e 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 until the computer turns off 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 System Disabled message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator on the wireless keyboard 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 lt 124 gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot remember the BIOS password If you have forgotten the BIOS password contact VAIO Link to reset it A reset fee will be charged Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s
47. e button once again A The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard Press the other to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound lt 141 N N 0 Troubleshooting Speakers What should do if cannot hear sound from my speakers A If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information Q Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled A The muting button on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed Press the button once again Q The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard Press the other to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound QU Check the volume controls in Windows What should do if do not hear microphone or line in sound from my HDMI compatible TV Your computer is not capable of outputting audio signals from the MIC microphone and LINE IN jacks directly through the HDMI OUT port Save the audio data first to an audio file and then play it back to output through the HDMI OUT port lt 142 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 labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Wind
48. ecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviC8 ooconnccconncccinooccconocanononnnnnnncnonoconnnncn cnn narran cnn ran n nn rnn nn nn nn nn naar nn nannncnnnns 67 Connecting a Printer ricota id rate dci 70 Connecting an i EINK Devil raton 71 Connecting to a Network LAN oooncccnnncccnoccnnccnconnncnnnncnnnn conan cnn R RRA R RR RR nn nr nn n nr nan nrannnnnannnnnnnns 73 Customizing Your VAIO Computer concccnnncccnnccnnnnccnnncnn RR RARE RAR RR aran rra nana ca nanncanns 75 Setting the PassWord imita int 76 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center oococnocccinccccnnoccnononcnnnnccnonoconcnn cnn nan cnnnnn cnn nnn narran cnn ran nn naar nn nannrcannns 79 Using the Power Saving MO d gSa e a reaa eaa cananea nena narran 80 Upgrading Your VAIO CoMpltOF oocccconnciconcccnnncccnnnccnnn cnn RR nr nn n name ranas 85 Before Upgrading Your Computer mccccccinnccnnncccnnocncnnncnnnnc nr cren 86 Opening and Closing the CoMpulteF cooocccinoccconoccccnncccnonncnnonccanonnnnnnnn cn nana n cnn n cnn nan cnn rn erre nn nan n arar an nn naar nn nn nnn ranma raannncnnnns 87 Adding and Removing MOMOLy ececeecceeeeeeneeeeeeeeneee teeta eee eeeeeeaeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeesaeeeeeseaaeeeeseseeeeeeneaas 90 Installing an Add On Carda sa aa a ai a aa aaa araea a a aves Aaa aaa a aaa aaa le A aed 96 Installing the Hard Disk Drive ceecceeeeeeecneeeeeeeeneeeeeeeaaeeeeceeaaeeeeeseaaaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeesaeeeeesneaeeeeesenaeeeeesesaeeeeesenaeeeeen
49. ed hard disk drive lt 105 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ONLO 5 Remove the screws pull the drive holder handle 2 straight up from the chassis and slide out the drive holder 3 g Be careful not to touch other internal components when removing and replacing the drive holder as it may cause a failure Make sure you keep the removed screws out of your computer Slide a new hard disk drive 4 into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay l Be sure to use a lower bay if any when installing a new drive lt 106 gt N N O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws through the holes on each side of the drive holder New hard disk drives may come with necessary screws Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder 8 Connect the power cables to the preinstalled and new hard disk drives 9 Connect the SATA cables to the hard disk drives as follows Connect the internal SATA cables To the hard disk drives in PORTO cable Bottom drive bay PORT1 cable Middle drive bay PORT2 cable Top drive bay Use of a commercially available SATA cable with the straight head connector may damage the connector on the hard disk drive by being pulled out when you replace the drive holder We recommend you use Sony SATA cables exclusively designed for your computer lt 107 g
50. ell 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 www vaio link com lt 9 bP AV AN O Before Use My Club VAIO In My Club VAIO you can find Documentation which gives you Q Access to the User Guide This manual explains the features of your computer in detail how to use these features confidently and safely connect peripheral devices and more QO Access to Help amp Training This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center A Important information about your computer in the form of notices and announcements In My Club VAIO you can also find Q Accessories Want to expand the capabilities of your computer Click on this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories A Software Feeling creative Click this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options QO Wallpapers Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO wallpapers QO Links Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO web sites lt 10 gt AVAN O Before Use Help and Support Center Help and Support Center is a comprehensive resource for practical advice tutorials and demonstrations to help you learn to use Microsoft Windows XP and your c
51. es A If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact VAIO Link Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer A To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly lt 113 AVAN O Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks a a a a O Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with an adhesive label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk lt 114 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 no
52. ess lt 4 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is supplied with your computer for using Media Center features including TV channel selection My music button Press to view and listen to your music playlists 2 My TV button Press to view the My TV menu Stop W button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session Pause IM button Press to pause media playback Press again to resume playback Forward gt gt button Press to fast forward media at three speeds Skip gt I button Press to move media forward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video Replay I lt button Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and seven seconds of TV or video Rewind lt lt button Press to move media backward at two speeds Record button Press to begin recording Play B button Press to begin media playback 4 Back button Press to return to the previous window 0 lt 42 Using Your VAIO Computer 10 11 12 13 14 Volume buttons Press to increase or decrease the volume Recorded TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs In My TV window Guide button Press to view the TV
53. et double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears 8 Select the network you want to use 9 Enter the network key For more information about setting up an access point see the manual that came with your access point lt 64 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect from a wireless network Double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 2 Deselect the wireless option and click OK Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote 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 65 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communications To stop wireless LAN communications double click JJ on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window deselect all the wireless options and then click OK lt 66 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 67 Connecting a Printer page 70 Connecting an LINK Device page 71 Connecting to a Network LAN page 73 Oovoo lt 67 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You need to flip the front pane
54. hanical 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 your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk Ooovoodvdo Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored lt 118 pp AVAN O 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 contacting VAIO Link Computer page 119 System Security page 125 Networking page 127 Optical Discs page 130 Display page 135 Printing page 139 Microphone page 140 Speakers page 141 Keyboard page 142 Touch Pad page 143 Floppy Disks page 144 Audio Video page 145 Memory Stick Media page 146 Peripherals page 147 DOPOODODDDODDODDoDODODO pOOoODLDO LD lt 119 N N 0 Troubleshooting Computer What should do if my computer does not start Q Make s
55. he 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 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer lt 70 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer You need to flip the front panel down using your fingertip to access the USB ports on the front of your computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer VAINE lt 7 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices Q Your computer is equipped with an i LINK 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 Q Yo
56. ideo import from i LINK devices depending on your hard disk lt 103 gt AVON 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Make sure you disconnect your computer and peripheral devices from the power sources before installing or removing a hard disk Installing or removing a hard disk while your computer is connected to its power source may cause damage to the computer and the peripheral devices as well as the hard disk The internal components of your computer are too hot to touch immediately after you shut down your computer Wait until the components cool down before you attempt to install a hard disk The label of the installed hard disk for example Local disk E and Local disk F depends on the hardware configuration of your computer lt may also change after your computer recovery By default recorded videos are stored on your C drive lt 104 m N N O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive You can install a total of three one preinstalled and two additional SATA hard disk drives to the internal hard disk drive bay To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Remove the top panel See Opening the Computer page 87 for the detailed instructions Touch a metal object such as the chassis frame to discharge static electricity Remove the screws from the inside support panel 1 and take out the panel 4 Disconnect the power and SATA cables from the preinstall
57. 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 34 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer A 8cm disc writing is not supported Except the Blu ray disc drive all other optical disc drives are capable of reading 8cm discs with the supplied 8cm disc adapter The Blu ray disc drive is capable of reading most 8cm DVD discs excluding 8cm DVD RAM discs with the supplied 8cm disc adapter but not 8cm CDs even with the supplied 8cm disc adapter To play copyright protected Blu ray discs continually you need to update the AACS key Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray disc 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 done 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 Unless your external display is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard you cannot play or view the contents of copyright protected Blu ray discs lt
58. l down using your fingertip to access the USB ports on the front of your computer 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 3 a DY 2 Ele Jm The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on your computer As a result you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB port and you can start working AVAN LO ba Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use DY When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 69 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode 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 t
59. ld 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 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 N OF fF WO KD lt 140 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Microphone What should 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 on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed Press th
60. lectric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the network Ethernet port For help on connecting to a network ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings lt 74 be 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 i lt 75 gt N N 0 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 O Setting the Password page 76 Q Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 79 A Using the Power Saving Modes page 80 a 76 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 appears to start your compute
61. lieve pressure 11 Replace the graphic card connect the cable and tighten the screw 12 Replace the top panel See Closing the Computer page 89 for the detailed instructions AVANT TC pase Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center 3 Double click the System Information folder in the VAIO Control Center window 4 Double click the System Information icon in the System Information folder You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer lt 96 N N 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Add on Card Your computer has one open expansion slot An expansion slot enables you to install a PCI standard based expansion card to expand the functionality of your computer Before you purchase an expansion card make sure the card supports Windows XP and the PCI standard The length of the add on card 1 should not exceed 16 cm Observe the proper safety precautions when you add a card to your VAIO computer See Before Upgrading Your Computer page 86 The entire repair cost will be charged if there is a failure or accident arising from installation of an add on card by yourself Make sure you disconnect your computer and peripheral devices from the power sources and allow the co
62. logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Internet Explorer Windows Movie Maker Windows Media Player Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows Media Center Edition MS Works Microsoft Office Student amp Teacher 2003 Trial Microsoft Office Small Business Edition 2003 Trial and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection Adobe Adobe Acrobat Elements Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Elements and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Norton Internet Security 2006 and Norton Ghost 10 Try Buy are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation Roxio DigitalMedia SE is a trademark of Sonic Solutions WinDVD for VAIO is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Sun Java VM is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Google Toolbar Google Desktop Search Google Earth and Google Picasa are trademarks of Google Skype is a trademark of Skype Limited WebEx is a trademark of WebEx My Club VAIO uses Macromedia Flash Player software by Macromedia Inc Copyright 1995 2003 Macromedia Inc All rights reserved Macromedia and Flash are trademarks of Macromedia Inc SD is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation lt q 152 gt N N 0 Support Options MultiMediaCard
63. m the computer Insert the supplied four AA batteries 1 into the battery compartment 2 on the bottom of the wireless keyboard Turn on the computer Slide the POWER switch 3 at the top of the keyboard to the ON position Press the CONNECT button 4 on the front of the computer Press the CONNECT button 5 on the bottom of the keyboard The connect indicator Y turns on in the indicator window on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard If not repeat the procedure Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other If the wireless keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer the connect indicator Y will turn off This could indicate that the connection between your computer and the keyboard is lost Press the Fn key to check that the connect indicator turns on before using the keyboard lt 26 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Z You can check the battery indicator dwava or 4 4 in the indicator window on the wireless keyboard for its battery power level If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If the wireless keyboard is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage If you want to put the wireless keyboard in a more ergonomic position flip open the keyboard feet lt 27 gt Using Your VAIO Computer
64. move the object and replace the top cover before turning on your computer lt 98 p N N 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer To install an add on card 1 Remove the top panel See Opening the Computer page 87 for the detailed instructions 2 Touch a metal object such as the chassis frame to discharge static electricity 3 Remove the screws from the inside support panel 1 and take out the panel MIO mee Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 4 Remove the screw securing the clip 2 and pull out the clip lt 100 gt N N 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Remove the slot cover 3 from inside the computer Be careful not to damage the circuit board and cables inside ONLO 6 Insert an add on card 4 into the expansion slot Be careful not to touch other internal components when inserting the card as it may cause a failure Replace the clip and tighten the screw Replace the inside support panel and tighten the screws Replace the top panel See Closing the Computer page 89 for the detailed instructions lt 101 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer MIO pa e Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is equipped with open internal bays to hold additional 3 5 inch hard disk drives Review the manufacturer s information provided with your new hard disk drive before attempting to install it in the computer Z Ce
65. mputer to cool down before installing or removing an add on card Installing or removing an add on card while your computer is connected to its power source may cause damage to the computer and the peripheral devices as well as the add on card Do not touch the electronic components on the internal circuit board of your computer to avoid a malfunction as they are susceptible to external pressure and static electricity Do not touch the electronic components on the add on card to avoid a malfunction as they are susceptible to static electricity from a human body Be sure to touch a metal object to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the add on card Do not place the add on card on a surface that is likely to produce or hold static electricity such as carpet The components on the add on card are susceptible to static electricity resulting in damage to the card lt 97 p Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Keep your hand away from the add on card connector Do not drop or apply strong shock to the add on card as it has high precision components Be sure to follow the proper produce to remove the add on card from your computer Forceful removal of the add on card may cause a malfunction of the card or the computer Be sure to keep the add on card dry Ifyou leave a foreign object for example a screw inside your computer during add on card installation turning on the computer may cause to produce fumes Be sure to re
66. n unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again A Do not drop your computer n Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity A Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction COoovovovoUvoD lt 112 AVAN O Precautions Q Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up The internal heat will cause your computer to malfunction Q Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its air vents Q Be sure to allow clearance of at least 5 0 cm wide on either side 1 of your computer A Keep the front 2 and back 3 of your computer unblocked A Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set A Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur OY Do not use cut or damaged connection cabl
67. 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 56 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting the WLAN Antenna To use the wireless LAN functionality on your computer you must connect the supplied WLAN antenna to your computer To connect the WLAN antenna Plug the WLAN antenna cable 1 to the WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA port 2 on the back of your computer Be sure to keep the WLAN antenna at least 20 cm away from your computer lt 57 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer For better reception if needed you may mount the wireless LAN antenna to a wall using the supplied screw lt 58 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a 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 Q If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected a If the Wireless connection is initiated by
68. nk in the email You are now ready to create your first case You can access the e Support Web Portal from any computer with an active Internet connection A complete help file is available on the e Support Web Portal to help you use our e Support Service Can submit questions in my native language Since you are interacting with our e Support Team through a portal which connects you directly to our central database e Support will only accept and deal with queries submitted in English French or German lt 150 gt N N 0 Support Options Can submit my questions at any time Yes you can submit your questions 24 7 but please keep in mind that our e Support Team can only treat your queries from Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an email notifying you that your case has been updated lt 151 gt N N 10 Support Options Trademarks Sony Battery Checker Click to DVD DVgate Plus HotKey Utility Memory Stick Formatter Prepare your VAIO SonicStage SonicStage Mastering Studio VAIO Control Center VAIO Edit Components VAIO Media VAIO Power Management Image Converter My Club VAIO VAIO Update Memory Stick the Memory Stick
69. nts and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement AVAN LO mT Before Use ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark ENERGY STAR lt 7 gt AVAN O Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAI
70. om but not saved on the Memory Stick media Be sure to use a fine tipped object to move the tab on the Memory Stick Duo media gt CH Gay LOCK LOCK Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch lt 46 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 2 3 4 Flip the front panel down using your fingertip Locate the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot page 12 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 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 lt 417 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Inserting the media improperly may damage your computer By Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO Duo slot that is compatible with
71. omputer Use the Search feature Index or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources including those that are on the Internet To access Help and Support Center click Start and then Help and Support Or go to the Help and Support Center by pressing the Microsoft Windows key ag and the F1 key Further Sources Q Consult the help files on the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting QO Go to www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software o E N N 0 Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 12 About the Indicator Lights page 14 Connecting a Display TV page 15 Connecting the Power Cord page 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 19 Ooovod lt 12 gt Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Front 9 CF CompactFlash memory card slot page 49 10 Media Access indicator page 14 11 Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot page 46 12 SD memory card slot page 49 13 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 67 14 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 71 15 MIC microphone jack Connect an external microphone 16 PHONES headphones jack Connect external headphone
72. ows 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 What should do if my computer does not recognize my keyboard Q Make sure the POWER switch at the top of the wireless keyboard is in the ON position Q Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed QA Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the wireless keyboard to re establish the connection between the two devices VAIO lt 143 gt Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should do if the touch pad does not work a a You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Touch Pad page 27 Check the POINTING DEVICE switch on the bottom of your wireless keyboard to see whether the touch pad is disabled If the switch is in OFF position slide it to the ON position to enable the touch pad Check if your keyboard is recognized by the system See What should do if my computer
73. peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment d de SS ONLO lt 59 gt Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc 10 11 12 13 Double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option and click OK The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up 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 Enter the network key The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters long You can choose whichever you want 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 4 2 lt 60 p Using Your VAIO Computer Enter exactly the same network key again for confirmation Select the check box This is a
74. perly 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 145 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Audio Video What should do if cannot use my DV camcorder If the message appears to indicate DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off 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 71 for more information Bo i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions lt 146 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 erases all data including music data
75. previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your 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 those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible digital cameras AVAN LO lt 147 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 another USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you use
76. r The power on password will allow you to protect your computer from unauthorized access Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on password machine password and user password The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for other ordinary users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset ONLO Pia Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password 1 2 o ON O Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to select Boot to display the Boot tab then select Security and press
77. r model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard a 55 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 devices 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 11g products on the same wireless
78. rtain models may already have additional hard disk drives installed that support the Redundant Array of Independent Disks RAID technology The installation information provided in this section may not apply if you have purchased a model that supports RAID The entire repair cost will be charged if there is a failure or accident arising from installation of a hard disk by yourself Hard disk installation requires great care Improper installation or removal will cause a malfunction of your computer If you need assistance to install a hard disk contact VAIO Link Be sure to avoid accidental disconnection of the internal cables of your computer during hard disk installation Be sure to avoid injury during hard disk installation as your computer contains components and circuit boards with sharp corners and edges If you leave a foreign object for example a screw inside your computer during hard disk installation turning on the computer may cause to produce fumes Be sure to remove the object and replace the top cover before turning on your computer Do not touch the electronic components on the internal circuit board of your computer to avoid a malfunction as they are susceptible to external pressure and static electricity The drive bay size of your computer is 3 5 inches Some hard disks are not compatible with your computer Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility with VAIO computers There may be some limitations on v
79. rtip 2 Check that the Media Access indicator is off 3 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card 4 Carefully pull it out of the slot lt 53 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet To use the Internet you need to connect an external modem device for example a USB telephone modem an xDSL modem and a cable modem to your computer For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration see the manual that came with your modem o A 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 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 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 Regulations Guide carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 1 1a b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard in
80. s before playing a DVD movie OY Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause your computer to malfunction O Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before playing a disc Q 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 your computer is playing a DVD Q Region codes indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on your computer 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 QO Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the DVD drive are out of warranty A If 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
81. s or speakers 117 S VIDEO In port Connect an AV device such as a VCR 1 Power button 18 Composite VIDEO In jack 2 Power indicator page 14 Connect an AV device such as a VCR 3 Hard disk drive Optical disc drive indicator page 14 19 Composite Audio In L R jacks 4 WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 14 __ Connect an AV device such as a VCR 5 Optical disc drive page 29 20 CONNECT button page 21 6 Drive eject button page 30 1 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO 7 Infrared receiver media with high speed and high capacity capabilities Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for operations 2 Supports high full low speeds SM xD Picture Card slot page 49 Back 08080808090909090808 080808080 8080808080808 08 0808080808080 0809680808080968080808080808o 02626209620909620962808096808 0 20902020902090 202000909090 o808o808o8o808a8o 0202 080962808090808080808 028080 Bog ESO8ogoSo8ogoSososoSo8ogo8o 08 08080909090909080808 0808080 20902020962802095209080208 0209 08080808o8o808a8o0808o808o808o 0208 0809020209080909080902808 BoQoBosoZogososoSosoBoso8os8ogc 1096262096209095280908 62090808 ogogogogo3odogogogogo gogo gogo
82. se Click OK Close the Network Connections window 10 Double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 11 Deselect the wireless option and click OK lt 62 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point 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 DY M T lt 63 p 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 Double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option and click OK The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up Click Start and then Control Panel 5 Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 7 Inthe right panel under LAN or High Speed Intern
83. slide it toward the front 2 Tighten the two screws on the back of the computer to secure the panel lt 90 p 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 in this section The number of available slots depends on your computer s hardware configuration 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 your 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 a 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 your computer and disconnect the system from its power source that is AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the computer Failure to do so may resul
84. t NAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 10 Replace the drive holder 11 Replace the inside support panel and tighten the screws 12 Replace the top panel See Closing the Computer page 89 for the detailed instructions lt 108 gt N N O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows NT file system NTFS format To identify the additional hard disk space 1 Logon to Windows as a user with administrator rights 2 Click Start and right click My Computer 3 Select Manage from the menu The Computer Management window appears Under the file directory on the right double click Storage and then Disk Management 5 Right click on the newly installed unformatted hard disk Disk label identified with red marking and select Initialize Disk from the menu 6 Click on the allocated area of the disk 7 Right click the area and select New Partition from the menu The New Partition wizard window appears 8 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the process The Windows XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format lt 109 gt AV AN O Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage On Using the Power Source page 110 On Handling Your Computer pag
85. t Troubleshooting What should do if cannot access the Internet Q Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another U Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access 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 A If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point A If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information How do avoid data transfer interruptions Q When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones OY Move your computer closer to the access point O Make sure the access point connection is intact
86. t 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 maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure A Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD i lt 9 gt 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 foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Q Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity QO 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
87. t 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 115 AVAN O Precautions A An 8cm disc adapter exclusively designed for your model is provided for use of 8cm discs on your computer Cc 3 Q Be sure to attach the adapter to an 8cm disc before using it on your computer Not using the supplied adapter or using a similar kind of the adapter with the disc may cause a disc recognition error or result in a stuck disc a damaged disc or a malfunction of your computer Q Remove the adapter from an 8cm disc when not using the disc Keeping the adapter attached may deform the disc OU Do not leave the adapter in a place subject to high temperatures to avoid deformation Use of the deformed adapter with an 8cm disc may cause a disc recognition error or result in a stuck disc a damaged disc or a malfunction of your computer A Not all types of the 8cm disc can fit into the adapter lt 116 pp VA O Precautions On Using Headphones
88. tart and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu A Try restarting your computer lt 131 gt 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 upward O Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions A Ifa 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 114 for instructions Q If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound do any of the following Q Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button respectively on the wireless keyboard 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 A Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed
89. ter key When confirmation to save the changes is prompted press the Enter key N Press the Esc key 8 Press the 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 79 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Z For more information about each option click Help on the VAIO Control Center window to display the help file Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a limited user lt 80 p N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes 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 To set the timer for the computer to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain period of time click Start and Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and
90. 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 VAIO Link What should do if the power indicator Green lights but my computer screen stays blank Follow these steps 1 Press and hold 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 power cord and leave the computer for about a minute Then plug in the power cord and turn on the computer again lt 121 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if power indicator lights but my display stays blank Q Make sure the proper input for your display TV DVI D monitor is selected QO Make sure your display TV DVI D monitor is turned on A If your display is still 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 power cord and leave the computer for about a minute Then plug in the power cord and turn on the computer again lt 122 gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if my computer or software stops responding Q Itis best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off
91. tton Press to jump to the green shortcut link in teletext TV program mode Yellow button Press to jump to the yellow shortcut link in teletext TV program mode Blue button Press to jump to the blue shortcut link in teletext TV program mode Teletext TV program mode selection button Press to activate deactivate teletext TV program mode lt 43 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Press 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 AVAN LO lt 44 p 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 IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices
92. unch 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 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 134 e N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot write data to DVD RAM media using Windows functions This Q 4 A entry applies to selected models only See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs page 31 to find about the supported disc media 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 d
93. ur computer is equipped with a 4 pin port on the front and two 6 pin i LINK ports on the back A 4 pin i LINK port cannot supply power to a connected i LINK device A 6 pin i LINK port can supply power 10V to 12V to a connected i LINK device if the device is equipped with a 6 pin connector The total power supplied by the 6 pin i LINK port does not exceed 6 watts To use the 4 pin port on the front you need to flip the front panel down using your fingertip to access the port Q 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 Q i LINK cables compatible with your computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end and 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 more information Q Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer lt 72 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices
94. ure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Q Make sure the optical disc drive is empty 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 Make sure your display is plugged into an appropriate power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls on your display are adjusted correctly Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Remove any extra memory modules you may have inserted since purchase COOCOO Make sure your computer is not in Standby mode by pressing the Standby button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander lt q 120 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 gt key to select the Exit tab select Load Setup Defaults and press the Enter key The message Load Setup Defaults Y N appears 5 Select Yes and press
95. ying DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications 2 Inserta DVD into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the desired DVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the DVD software you want to use For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software lt 40 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer has a TV tuner board installed along with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to enhance your computing experience Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV DVD and video viewing as well as music recording and playback Any functions related to digital terrestrial television DVB T will only work in countries or areas where DVB T MPEG2 digital terrestrial signals are broadcasted Please make sure you can receive a DVB T MPEG2 signal where you live To connect terrestrial or cable TV to your computer 1 Connect one end of an antenna cable TV cable not supplied to the VHF UHF port on the computer 2 Connect the other end of the cable to your TV wall outlet cable service acc

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