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1. Blocking Unintentional Operations While you are carrying your computer around you might press a button on the computer unintentionally and find an operation that you never expected in progress To block such unintentional operations your computer is provided with the function to lock certain components of the computer Slide down the power switch to the HOLD position in the opposite direction of A on the switch until it clicks into place You will see the color of the hole on the power switch turns orange Additionally your computer screen will display a message and go blank to conserve power lt 39 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer The components to be locked by this function are as follows Touch panel Keyboard Left button Right button Center button Launcher button Multi pointer Zoom In Out buttons CAPTURE button Fingerprint sensor Ovoovovovovovoeodso Activating this function will turn off the touch panel LCD screen and the screen will go blank To bring your computer back into Normal mode slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch lt 40 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with two built in MOTION EYE cameras front camera MOTION EYE 1 and rear camera MOTION EYE 2 These cameras are not designed for simultaneous use so you must first select the one that is suitable for your purpose using VAIO Camer
2. N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon 4 on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears Right click the headset icon and select Disconnect from the menu Click Yes o 68 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting the Port Replicator page 69 Connecting the Display LAN Adapter page 75 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive page 76 Connecting External Speakers page 78 Connecting an External Display page 79 Selecting Display Modes page 84 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 85 Connecting an External Microphone page 87 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 88 Connecting a Printer page 91 Connecting an LINK Device page 92 Connecting to a Network LAN page 93 DOPOODODDODCDODOoDDO DO U lt lt E a N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting the Port Replicator Attaching the supplied port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as an LINK device and an external display lt 70 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Locating Ports on the Port Replicator 1 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 92 MONITOR VGA port page 79 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 88 Networ
3. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGN UX series NAO ONLO Contents Betore USe AEE ES T EE ET T ETE E AT EN APE TA ere 6 Noticia 7 DOCUMENTATION tdi ide 8 Getting Staned A E O evade neat aes 12 Locating Controls and Ports ici o eyed Ad eves Dene cecebeevig vale dla AR 13 About the Indicator Lights ia A aeaa EAA nan rn nr erate ened eee r rra AEA TANANAN 22 Folding Your Computer diciones sages scans ca saeeeads ai a cd da aea aaa alai 23 Connecting a Power SOUICC tucan delia 25 Using the Battery Pack srcaguciat cee iaa 26 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely oocionccconnccconoccccnoncccnonconanononono canon cnn nn cn nana nn n arca narra rre rn rr n nn r rn nr rn an nn rnan nn nannnnnnnns 30 Using Your VAIO Computer e eraa a aa piiaii 31 Usingithe KeybOal decicion oia 32 Using the Touch Panel dl o lada 33 Using Mhe Poihting DOVICO ccoo islas 35 Using Special function Buttons i sesine iere eei arrei cnn cnn 37 Blocking Unintentional Operations ooocoonncccnnncconoccccnnnccnnannnnnnn can nnncn nano arrancan cerraran 38 Using the Built in MOTION EYE CaMera oococinoccconocinonncccnonccnnnncnnnnn canon cnn an rra errar rra 40 Using the MemoryStick Media cms al pia tn 44 Using CompactFlash Memory Cards isare ikae aa aaa a aaa aE dap rar na ae aaa iaoa 49 Using the memet mieia n a e a e lear a a E leereie ua ideeh 53 AVANT TC Using Wireless LAN WLAN s icira nine ii e a Aaea VNE AE NEE ENAA NNE Eaa A
4. lt 156 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Battery How do find the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 27 When is my computer using AC power When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should recharge the battery pack A When the battery level falls below 10 percent Q When both the battery and power indicators blink A When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should replace the battery pack If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced lt 157 N N 0 Troubleshooting Should be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm No it is normal for the battery pack to be warm when it is powering your computer Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 127 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode lt 158 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Built in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor qua
5. A Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment Why does the message requesting authentication appear The target Bluetooth enabled device is requesting connection authentication Mutual authentication is required to enable Bluetooth communications with this device Why can t connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth functionality For more details see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software lt 167 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Can use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth functionality on the computer is permitted Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device by specifying its IP address on a Personal Area Network PAN The Bluetooth utility software uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP to assign IP addresses to active wireless devices If you specify a fixed IP address for the device to which you want to connect the utility cannot assign a dynamic IP address to the device and fails D
6. Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to start movie recording When finished press the CAPTURE button once again to stop movie recording The first scene of the captured movie is added to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the main window Ln VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more features See the help file on the software for more information lt 43 Using Your VAIO Computer lt 44 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage For the latest information about the Memory Stick media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of September 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 MagicGat
7. Use touch commands See Using Touch Commands page 34 for more information lt 178 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting How do calibrate the touch panel Follow these steps to calibrate the touch panel 1 Click Start All Programs Touch Panel and Calibration 2 Follow the on screen instructions What should do if cannot show the hidden taskbar with the stylus Touch panel calibration may make a gap between the pointer position and the point of the screen you have actually touched with the stylus Therefore you may not be able to move the pointer to the edge of the screen to show the hidden taskbar if you specify the setting to hide the taskbar automatically In this case click Start All Programs Touch Panel and Calibration to display the screen for calibration and tap a little above the red cross when tapping the two that appear on the bottom of the screen lt 179 N N 0 Troubleshooting Keyboard What should do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your computer s keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should do if cannot enter certain characters wi
8. Q Remove the AC adapter and battery pack O Try reinstalling the software A Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support lt 151 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart 3 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart 4 Ifthis procedure does not work slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start UA This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 26 a If the symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact VAIO Link lt 152 gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What should
9. About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power llluminates when the power of the computer is on blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery llluminates when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery pack is running out of power and double blinks when the battery pack is charging Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo slot Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Front Rear camera MOTION EYE Illuminates while the corresponding built in MOTION EYE camera is in use llluminates when data is read from or written to the built in flash memory Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off Harddisk drive 0 the computer when this indicator is on Press and hold the Fn key and press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to BEE deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes
10. The cap at the tip of the multi pointer is a consumable When it wears out replace it with one of the supplied spare caps See On Replacing the Multi pointer Cap page 146 for more information on replacement lt 37 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer 1 Launcher button Launches VAIO Touch Launcher by default You can change this button assignment with VAIO Control Center See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 123 and find out more in its help file 2 Zoom In Out buttons Make the screen view zoom in or zoom out Each click makes the screen view zoom in or out by 0 5 on a scale of 1 to 3 and cycles when zooming reaches its maximum or minimum level To restore the screen view in the actual size click that appears on the magnified screen view To help you navigate on the magnified screen view the hand tool is available to grasp a point on the view and drag it around To use the hand tool click E on the magnified screen view The pointer changes its shape to a hand like one indicating that the hand tool is now selected To restore the standard pointer click xi 3 Rotate button Restores the standard screen view lt 38 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer
11. VAIO Update Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows Vista Windows Media Center Edition MS Works Microsoft Office Student 4 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 2007 is a trademark or a registered trademark of Symantec Corporation Roxio Easy Media Creator is a trademark of Sonic Solutions WinDVD for VAIO and WinDVD BD for VAIO are trademarks 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 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of thei
12. do if a message window notifying of incompatibility or improper installation of the battery pack appears and my computer enters Hibernate mode UA This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 26 a If the symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact VAIO Link Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What should do if Windows does not start showing a message when start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively again the System Disabled message appears and Windows will not start Slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that th
13. or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab Press the Y key to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key The fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor is erased automatically after your system restarts lt 123 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 All Programs and VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed 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 standard user lt 124 p N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the power source for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Sleep and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery
14. Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for 25 minutes it will enter Sleep mode To avoid this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to put the computer to sleep and click Save Changes lt 127 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the built in flash memory and power is turned off Even when the battery runs down no data will be lost The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Hibernate To return to Normal mode Slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch The computer returns to its previous state If you slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically 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 Sleep mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode Do not m
15. Enter the user password for Enter Password and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key I lt 100 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people By setting the Windows password you can protect your user account from unauthorized access Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user account Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people if you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 102 To add the Windows password Click Start and Control Panel Click the User Accounts and Family Safety icon Click the User Accounts icon Click
16. U Be sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the built in flash memory especially in the encrypted archives created with the File Safe feature before sending your computer for repair Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have occurred during the course of repair A Incase the built in flash memory has to be initialized for example after the repair work the fingerprint templates will be lost You will have to enroll them all over again Q The maintenance and management of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management Q When enrolling your fingerprint s keep the following in mind A Enroll more than one fingerprint in case of inability to recognize the fingerprint due to injury OY You may not be able to enroll your fingerprint s due to some biological factors A Up to 10 fingerprints can be enrolled per person Note that up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled for logging onto your system using the Power on Security feature UNIO Conia Customizing Your VAIO Computer a a When swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor keep the following in mind O Place your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor Scan your fingerprint from the top joint of the finger to the fingertip Swipe your finger perpendicularly across the fi
17. and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Settings and User Settings 3 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The User Settings window appears Click the Applications tab 5 Select the desired finger and click Edit Change its assignment and click OK ONLO Removing an Application Assignment to Your Finger To remove an application assignment to your finger 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears Click Settings and User Settings Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The User Settings window appears Click the Applications tab Select the desired finger and click Delete Click OK lt 121 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO connie x Customizing Your VAIO Computer Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your built in flash memory To erase the enrolled fingerprints 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the lt
18. away if it gets wet Q Do not use any solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the supplied protective pouch lt 136 gt AVAN O Precautions On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Do not let the direct sunlight get into the scope of the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause a malfunction of the camera The built in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port a a lt 137 8 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 138 gt AVAN 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 it
19. charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select l If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk lt 125 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built in flash memory and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Sleep To return to Normal mode Press any key If you slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data Ln Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode If the power switch is in the HOLD position you can slide it up in the direction of A on the switch to return to Normal mode Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode lt 126 gt N N 0
20. compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not divide one single window on two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display lt 86 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings A Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode AVAN KO e Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat over the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone not supplied To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use lt 88 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following A When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any
21. computer is delivered with a slot protector in the CompactFlash memory card slot Remove the slot protector before you use the CompactFlash memory card slot for the first time Use care when inserting or removing the CompactFlash memory card from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot A You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a CompactFlash memory card To insert a CompactFlash memory card 1 Gently grasp the edge of the CompactFlash memory card protector and pull it out of the slot 2 Hold the CompactFlash memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the CompactFlash memory card slot 3 Carefully slide the CompactFlash memory card 1 into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot lt 5 Using Your VAIO Computer Insert the CompactFlash memory card slot protector to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a CompactFlash memory card Before moving your computer make sure to insert the CompactFlash memory card slot protector into the slot Z If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the CompactFlash memory card manufacturer lt q 52 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a CompactFlash Memory Card Follow the steps below to remove the Compa
22. connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off lt 66 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset not supplied will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet using instant messaging software For details on using the Bluetooth headset see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset To connect the headset with your computer 1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds to turn on the Bluetooth headset 2 Press and hold the volume buttons for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in red and green 3 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears and Add New Connection Wizard automatically starts 4 If the Add New Connection Wizard window does not appear click New Connection The Add New Connection Wizard window appears 5 Select Express Mode Recommended and then click Next The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists available devices if any 6 Select the device name for your Bluetooth headset and then click Next The Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Security window appears when a connection is established 7 Enter 0000 for Bluetooth Passkey PIN and then click OK 8 Click Next The headset icon appears in the Bluetooth Settings window 9 Right click the icon and select Connect from the menu lt 67
23. due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment A All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations O As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology video and audio may go out of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device lt 63 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values Read the Regulations Guide before using the Bluetooth functionality A The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies A As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion re
24. have not set the power on password in advance 3 Select the Enable power on security using fingerprints check box and click OK Click Fingerprint and Enroll or Edit Fingerprints The Welcome window appears 5 Click Next Enter the Windows password and click Next 7 Click to cancel the Run interactive tutorial check box and click Next The Power on Security message box appears if the power on fingerprint security memory is not full 8 Click a button above the finger of which fingerprint you want to use for the Power on Security feature and Next Ln If the Power on Security memory contains the enrolled fingerprints no buttons are displayed on the Power on row 9 Click Finish AVAN LO lt 112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer To log onto the system using the Power on Security feature 1 Turn on the computer The authentication window appears following the VAIO logo 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor Windows launches A Alternatively you can press the Esc key and enter your password on the keyboard Up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled for logging onto your system using the Power on Security feature To exclude fingerprints from authentication with the Power on Security feature Once the Power on Security feature has been enabled any additional fingerprints you enroll will be used for fingerprint authentication with the feature To exclude such fingerprints from authentication
25. 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 lt 56 p Using Your VAIO Computer 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 network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 119 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 57 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
26. when the Caps lock indicator is off Caps lock A Press and hold the Fn key and press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Scroll lock llluminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled Bluetooth technology Q Wireless LAN llluminates when the wireless LAN function is running lt 23 gt N N 0 Getting Started Holding Your Computer You can hold and use your computer in either a horizontal or vertical orientation to suit your preferences In either orientation make sure to fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer and wear it to prevent accidental dropping of the computer from your palms A Horizontal orientation This is the standard orientation of your computer and by default the buttons on the front are assigned the functions that help you use the computer comfortably in this orientation A You can change the default button assignments with VAIO Control Center See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 123 and find out more in its help file The horizontal orientation is represented as Standard mode in VAIO Control Center lt 24 gt N N 0 Getting Started Q Vertical orientation You can use your computer in this or
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28. Create a password for your account under Make changes to your account In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter the password for your account Click Create password oa kr WO ND A See Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password ONLO Changing Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password NO oO fF WN Click Start and Control Panel Click the User Accounts and Family Safety icon Click the User Accounts icon Click Change your password In the Current password field enter your current password In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter a new password Click Change password To remove the Windows password oa fF wWN Click Start and Control Panel Click the User Accounts and Family Safety icon Click the User Accounts icon Click Remove my password In the Current password field enter the current password that you want to remove Click Remove password a 101 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer UNIO Compite el Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with additional convenience A small horizontal bar located at the upper left of the touch panel LCD screen is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter Once you have registered your fingerprint s the fingerprint authentication
29. 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 The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the factory default setting and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer follow these steps Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media 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 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window Right click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format A Q N a Click Restore device defaults The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not select NTFS from the File system drop down list Ln The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options 5 Click Start VAN TC cana Using Your VAIO Computer 6 Atthe confirmation prompt click OK The formatting process starts It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media 7 Once completed click OK 8 Click Close lt 48 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stic
30. IO Control Center to enable the touch panel See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 123 and find out more in its help file Why can t rotate my screen view with the rotate button on VAIO Touch Launcher A The color quality of the LCD screen may not be appropriate To rotate the screen view you must select Medium 16 bit or Highest 32 bit for Colors on the Monitor tab on the Display Settings window To change the color quality follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization 3 Select appropriate color quality from the Colors drop down list UA Some software may not support the rotated screen view Use your computer in the horizontal orientation to use such software What should do if the external display stays blank If you cannot change the display output with the Fn F7 keys you need to change the settings for the external display with VAIO Control Center To change the settings launch the VAIO Control Center select the control item for the external display and then cancel the check box for enabling the automatic function to select the external display for the output Then try the Fn F7 keys to change the display output lt 173 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting How do I run Windows Aero This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only To run Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click C
31. MOTION EYE indicator page 22 oo Stylus E Slide up and pull out the stylus for touch panel operations Air vents lt 18 gt Getting Started Right mba Strap holes Fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer through either hole N Battery connector page 26 lt 19 gt Left Getting Started Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 88 CompactFlash memory card slot page 50 0 N Air vent Supports high full low speeds lt 20 gt Getting Started Bottom 6 A o lo e co m Battery indicator page 22 Hard disk drive indicator page 22 Num lock indicator page 22 Caps lock indicator page 22 Scroll lock indicator page 22 Bluetooth indicator page 22 WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 22 8 Ca 0000200 cy l lt 2 gt Getting Started DC IN port page 25 Air vent I O connector page 75 Headphones jack page 78 o le 09 m Microphone jack page 87 lt 22 gt Getting Started
32. TV does not have RCA connectors but has a SCART connector you need an RCA to SCART converter If your computer has an S VIDEO port you can use this port as an alternative means of connection See the manual that came with your peripheral for more information on installation and use If the display resolution of your computer is more than 1024 x 768 pixels a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV The hidden area on your TV can be seen by moving the cursor on the computer If you want to display the full image change the display resolution of the computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower lt 83 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector to your computer To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug an RGB signal cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter 3 Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 Q Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 lt 84 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display desktop monitor etc is
33. a Utility This utility will automatically launch when you start the software that uses the camera For more information on VAIO Camera Utility see the help file on the software lt Q I A Front camera MOTION EYE 1 Use this camera for video conferences with instant messaging software QO Rear camera MOTION EYE 2 Use this camera for capturing still images and movies with VAIO Camera Capture Utility For the detailed operation instructions see the help file on the VAIO Camera Capture Utility software lt 41 gt Using Your VAIO Computer The VAIO Camera Capture Utility software does not allow parallel use of the camera by any other software Make sure to exit such software before capturing still images and movies with VAIO Camera Capture Utility You cannot use the front and rear cameras at the same time When the screen view is rotated the front and rear cameras are both disabled To use the rear camera MOTION EYE make sure to slide up the touch panel LCD screen The finder view on the main window shows mirrored image streams This is normal and captured still images will not be mirrored The finder view on the main window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction You cannot operate the built in MOTION EYE c
34. ack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer 2 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place 7 BE pp gt Otero A When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony batteries designed for this model When installing another kind of battery the battery will not be charged and the computer will not function lt 27 gt N N 0 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery pack the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges When the battery pack is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery pack is running out of power Double blinks The battery pack is charging Off The computer is using AC power lt 28 gt N N 0 Getting St
35. ack This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock Oooveoo If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack O If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced A You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging A If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery pack lt 140 VA O Precautions On Using Headphones U Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Q Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use lt 141 pp NIN O Precautions 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 me
36. amera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software lt 12 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility VAIO Camera Utility launches automatically Click the Still icon in the right pane of the utility s main window Turn the camera to your subject 4 For macro closeup capturing slide the focus selection switch to the Y position The focus selection switch is only effective for the rear camera MOTION EYE The focusing distance for closeup capturing is approximately 7 cm from the lens 5 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer The current image in the finder view is captured and its thumbnail image is added to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the main window VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more features See the help file on the software for more information ONLO Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility VAIO Camera Utility launches automatically Click the Movie icon in the right pane of the utility s main window Turn the camera to your subject For macro closeup capturing slide the focus selection switch to the Y position The focus selection switch is only effective for the rear camera MOTION EYE The focusing distance for closeup capturing is approximately 7 cm from the lens
37. arted Removing the Battery Pack You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer 2 Slide the battery release latches 1 inwards hold the latches and slide the battery pack away from the computer lt 30 N N 0 Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start the arrow MB next to the Lock button and Shut Down 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off lt 31 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 32 Using the Touch Panel page 33 Using the Pointing Device page 35 Using Special function Buttons page 37 Blocking Unintentional Operations page 38 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 40 Using the Memory Stick Media page 44 Using CompactFlash Memory Cards page 49 Using the Internet page 53 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 54 Using the Bluetooth Funct
38. arted aN When the battery pack is running out of power both the battery and power indicator lights blink Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Sleep or Hibernate If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet lt 29 gt N N 0 Getting St
39. ation executable file that is assigned to one of your fingers with the enrolled fingerprint Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can launch the assigned application simply by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor Assigning an Application to Your Finger To use the application launcher feature you must assign an application to the enrolled fingers in advance To assign an application to your finger 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Settings and User Settings 3 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The User Settings window appears Click the Applications tab 5 Click Add To add an assignment you need at least two enrolled fingers left unassigned To display the menu you need at least one enrolled finger kept unassigned 6 Select one of your enrolled fingers and assign an application and click OK MIO Pas x Customizing Your VAIO Computer Launching an Application with Your Finger Swipe your finger with your desired application assignment across the fingerprint sensor to launch the corresponding application Swiping the finger with no application assignment across the fingerprint sensor will display the menu Changing an Application Assignment to Your Finger To change an application assignment to your finger 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL
40. by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home A If the wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected A If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer wireless LAN equipment lt 58 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc 1 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard double click 44 E 2 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Click Start and Control Panel Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 5 Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next Follow the on screen instructions See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard lt 59 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructur
41. can log your technical queries with ease A VAIO 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 QO http www club vaio com if you want to know more about VAIO and become part of the growing VAIO community Q http www sonystyle europe com for online purchases QO http Awww sony net for other Sony products A You need to set up an Internet connection before you can access the online features described here lt 185 gt N N 0 Support Options e Support What is e Support You have searched our user guides and Web site http 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 ho
42. 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 lt 94 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 95 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 102 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 123 Using the Power Saving Modes page 124 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 128 DUOUOODOO lt 95 p N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password you can use one of the BIOS functions to set a power on password to protect your computer Once you have set the power on password you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password will allow you to protect the computer from unauthorized access Adding the Power on Password The power on password
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44. cehaaens degavaate E E acudan nadia anar 139 OM USING Headphones ost a AA dE Couette RARA GaN E 140 On Handling Memory Stick Media cccnooocccnonnoooccnconoonnnononnnnnnnnconnnonnnnconnnnnnrnnnnn nr nn nano rn rn ran nn rn r ran nr nn nrnnnnrrnnnnnnnnss 141 Om Using the Folding Stands ssenei neo a Aa AAEE a EN L N NEA ees 142 On Using the Adapter Holding Band ccooooccccnonnococcnonononnnononnonononcnnnnnnnnnnonnrnnnnnonnnn rn nr ran rn nn rra nn rn nr ran nrnnnnnnnnnrrncnnnnnss 144 OnmUsing the Wrist Maira A A AAA delete tian 145 On Replacing the Multi pointer CaP ooococccnnocccnnnonononcnonnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nono EEN nE nn nan RR rn EEES EEE EEE TN A 146 TroubleshodIN Teta tas 147 COMPU E ci A A A et ee ee ene 148 System SOCCUMIY ier ie ane See ane eA A eee a een tee ROE a anata DaDa 155 Battery tena acetic ted acta eee ive tree ale eve de ae eee ee ae cay i eee 156 Built in MOTION EY E Cameraiivecceie cedeeen wisi oes der A da 158 NetWork Gis umd al add aiii 161 Bluetooth Technology secuaces 164 Optical DISCS sea soreness hs neva heat eter tects etter Ace ad ica eaten ater tela ad 168 Display sirni bwin A dni ee ees 169 PIN A Ok ft dee cas sg ue Mat A E dd 174 AVANT TC MicrOPNONG coc coo A A A A E ln Spe teases de vty ect E 175 SP ti a Manca i inal e tee ll O EET 176 Pointing Dovie ciar RA E lag A ete gauge A idea 177 AS O O 179 IOP PY DISKS ise oa dE Ara ai dev 180 AO VO ti A ae cies ee tes 181 M
45. communicate A Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer A To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer right click the Bluetooth icon kl on the taskbar and select Options from the menu to open the Options window Then check if proper security modes are selected on the Security tab For details on the security modes see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software For more information on the Bluetooth Device window see Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device page 64 lt 165 gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer O Make sure the other device is authenticated Q Your computer may not allow connections from other devices To enable Bluetooth device connections follow these steps Right click the Bluetooth icon 4 on the taskbar 2 Select Options from the menu The Options window appears 3 Check if Standard or Low is selected for the Bluetooth security level on the Security tab If a custom Bluetooth security level is selected click the Default level button 4 Click OK A The data transfer distance can be shorter than 10 meters depending on exi
46. confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your built in flash memory to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick media page 46 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 Why can t write data to Memory Stick media Some versions of Memory Stick media are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off AVAN LO lt 183 gt Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if cannot connect a USB device Q If applicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check the battery is charged If you are using a printer check the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet A Try using another USB port on your computer The driver could be in
47. connected to your computer If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 85 for more information To select a display 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Before turning on your computer turn on the peripheral devices You can alternatively select a display with VAIO Touch Launcher See the help file on the software for more information lt 85 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display attached to the monitor VGA port your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Z Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be
48. contact with the back of your computer lt 143 gt VA O Precautions 2 Fold both ends of the stand inwards 3 Insert the narrower end into the slit on the other and pull it up until it clicks into place There are two pairs of notches on the narrower end of the folding stand so that you can adjust the position of your computer at two angles lt 144 pp VA O Precautions On Using the Adapter Holding Band An adapter holding band is supplied with your computer for bundling the display LAN adapter the AC adapter and the power cord together when you are not using them with your computer U Make sure to put them in proper place as shown below Q Make sure to insert the display LAN adapter from its I O connector end until the adapter fits into place a 145 pp VA O Precautions On Using the Wrist Strap a To prevent accidental dropping make sure to fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer through one of the strap holes and wear it when you use the computer on your palms EZ y UA Do not grasp the wrist strap to carry your computer around as it may cause the computer to hit against something resulting in damage to the computer a 146 gt VA O Precautions On Replacing the Multi pointer Cap The cap at the tip of the multi pointer is a consumable When it wears out replace it with one of the two supplied spare caps Q Make sure to put the spare cap firmly in place Q Mak
49. cordable media Q Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with the optional external optical disc drive 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 al 169 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank A Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Sleep mode press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 124 for more information A The power switch may be in the HOLD position Slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to release the switch Q Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on A If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 26 for more information A If the display mode is set to the external display select on VAIO Touch Launcher Why can t view the whole screen image of a DVD video on my TV screen The screen resolution may not be properly set We rec
50. ctFlash memory card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove a CompactFlash memory card To remove a CompactFlash memory card when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window 8 Gently grasp the edge of the CompactFlash memory card and 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 lt 54 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a local area network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need anymor
51. d do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use A Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE camera A If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode change the corresponding power saving mode setting For changing the setting see Using the Power Saving Modes page 124 lt 161 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Networking What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point A Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the Wireless LAN indicator is lit on your computer Q Make sure power to the access point is on A Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Q Make sure the encryption key is correct Q Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure To change the settings follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Chan
52. d or disable the write protect feature lt 181 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 LINK Device page 92 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 182 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should do if cannot use Memory Stick media which were formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and
53. dapter supplied with your computer Keep the battery pack installed on your computer when attaching the computer to the port replicator Do not move your computer while attached to the port replicator this may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the computer lt 74 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the Port Replicator To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before disconnecting it from the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals 2 Slide the computer up along the guide holder and away from the port replicator Z To disconnect the port replicator completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter ONLO aoa Using Peripheral Devices Connecting the Display LAN Adapter Connect the supplied display LAN adapter 1 to the I O connector 2 on the bottom of your computer to expand connectivity to the computer AV Out jack page 81 Monitor VGA port page 79 Network Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 93 co N lt 76 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an Optical Disc Drive To use optical CDs and DVDs with your computer you need to connect an external optical disc drive not supplied via the port replicator Conn
54. dia 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 Ooovoovoovdo 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 QO 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 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 Ooo vo lt 1 2 pp VA O Precautions On Using the Folding Stand The portable folding stand which is supplied with your computer for use in the prop up position is not robust in terms of materials Do not exert pressure on the stand when setting it up To set up the stand follow these steps 1 Attach the folding stand 1 along with the guides on the back of your computer IND Insert the folding stand so that its VAIO logo surface comes in
55. e program s help file for more information O Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled A The speaker volume may have been turned off with VAIO Touch Launcher Check the software for volume control Q Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar lt 177 p N N 0 Troubleshooting Pointing Device What should do if my pointing device does not work A Check if the power switch is in the HOLD position If so slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to release the switch A You may have disabled the pointing device without connecting a mouse to your computer Q Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer A If the pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt Fn F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt Fn F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer A If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart A If this procedure does not work slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data How do perform pen operations such as a pen flick
56. e Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off If any are lit press and hold the Fn key and press the Num Lk key or simply press the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password WATS lt 153 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download O Make sure you have installed the latest video driver A On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should do if cannot remember the BIOS password If you have forgotten the BIOS password contact 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 Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups lt 154 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The originally selected VAIO s screen saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your computer screen to turn off Change the originally selected VAIO s screen saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the external device connected to the computer To boot your computer from the externa
57. e logo to use this feature lt 15 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Hold the Memory Stick media so that the arrow surface of the media and the front of the computer face in the same direction and the arrow points toward the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of the 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 Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media A Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo slot that is only compatible with the duo size media For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en lt 46 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 2
58. e network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point not supplied for example the Sony Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point lt 60 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard double click 44 E 2 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Click Start and Control Panel Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet Click Manage wireless networks Click Add Follow the on screen instructions N Oo of ff W Seethe online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard To disconnect from a wireless
59. e sure that the side with a small projection 1 of the spare cap faces upwards when putting it lt 147 N N 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link A Computer page 148 System Security page 155 Battery page 156 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 158 Networking page 161 Bluetooth Technology page 164 Optical Discs page 168 Display page 169 Printing page 174 Microphone page 175 Speakers page 176 Pointing Device page 177 Keyboard page 179 Floppy Disks page 180 Audio Video page 181 Memory Stick Media page 182 Peripherals page 183 OUUOOKDODOODOOHOODODUODDEA lt 148 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Computer What should do if my computer does not start Q Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Q Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged Q Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty A If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on A Ifyou are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned
60. e to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information Internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an 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 lt 55 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Ln In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Regulations Guide carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 1 ta b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protoco
61. ecting an Optical Disc Drive Make sure to connect an external optical disc drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD software To connect an optical disc drive 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug one end of a USB cable not supplied 2 into the USB port and the other end to an external optical disc drive not supplied 3 See the manual that came with your external optical disc drive for the detailed instructions on connecting the USB cable to the drive mb Y 0 t OI s lt 77 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting an Optical Disc Drive You can disconnect an optical disc drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction If the computer is off you can unplug the i LINK cable from the computer at any time To disconnect an optical disc drive 1 2 Close all software applications accessing the optical disc drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the optical disc drive you want to disconnect Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Make sure the optical disc drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Click OK Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window D
62. emory Stick Medi A A DA ee 182 Pepa ita 183 Suppor Options ic a das da 184 Sony Support INfOrMation rearea a E AE AREA A EEE E RR R RR RN a AAA TA Ra peAa E 184 OU A A E ee EE E EEA 185 a 6 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 External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer lt q 7 gt AVAN O Before Use Notice 2007 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 In the manual the or marks are not specif
63. ends on the transfer rate of the external device A The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency OQ 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 A 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 Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder The connection and video import procedures vary depending on the digital video camcorder and the software that you use See the manual that came with your digital video camcorder for the detailed instructions lt 93 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect your computer to 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied to the network Ethernet port on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Telephone lines
64. eo playback change the display output to the computer screen and then restart video playback See Selecting Display Modes page 84 for changing the display output Alternatively you can use VAIO Touch Launcher to change the display output See the help file on the software for more information a The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In this case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution You can confirm the value of the total available graphics memory and video memory Right click on the desktop select Personalize from the shortcut menu and click Display Settings Advanced Settings and the Adaptor tab The value may be displayed differently from the actual memory on your computer What should do if my screen is dark Use VAIO Touch Launcher to brighten your computer screen See the help file on the software for more information lt 172 N N 0 Troubleshooting Why can t use my touch panel A The power switch may be in the HOLD position Slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to release the switch Q The touch panel may be disabled Use VA
65. er key At the confirmation prompt 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 screen stays blank Follow these steps 1 Slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your computer screen still stays blank unplug the AC adapter remove the battery pack and leave the computer for about a minute Then reinstall the battery pack plug in the AC adapter and turn on the computer again lt 150 gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if my computer or software stops responding A If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt Fn F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt Fn F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut Down to turn off your computer A If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow aj next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data A If your computer still does not turn off slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer turns off
66. es such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its air vents Q Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set lt 135 p gt AVAN O Precautions A Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur OY Do not use cut or damaged connection cables A If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact 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 Q Make sure to put your computer into the supplied protective pouch before you carry the computer A The supplied protective pouch is not shock resistant It is intended to protect your computer from scratches A Hold your computer with the LCD screen facing upwards and insert the computer into the supplied protective pouch from its left side Q Make sure to remove the CompactFlash memory card from your computer before you put the computer into the supplied protective pouch A The supplied protective pouch is not water resistant Make sure to wipe water off the case right
67. esidual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images A The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction A Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen A Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when another option is available for selection as it may make your computer unstable Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of the change lt q 133 gt VA O Precautions On Using the Power Source Q See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model A Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder A You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to 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 l
68. f power Connect your computer to an AC power source Why do the images captured by the built in MOTION EYE camera flicker This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the placement angle of your computer or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g LightSource Flickness etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction lt q 160 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why can t use the built in MOTION EYE camera A The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera A You cannot use the built in MOTION EYE camera if the screen view is rotated Restore the standard screen view A If the problem persists you must reinstall the driver software for the camera Follow these steps 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Device Manager 2 Double click Imaging devices 3 Right click the device name for your camera and click Update Driver Software What shoul
69. follow these steps You need to set the power on password and enable the Power on Security feature in advance to exclude fingerprints 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Settings and Power on Security The Power on Security window appears The Power on Security option is not displayed if you have not set the power on password in advance 3 Select the finger of which fingerprint you exclude and click Remove VAIO lt 113 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Password Bank Once you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for Web sites in the password bank you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering required information and access the password protected Web sites Adding an Entry to the Password Bank To access a password protected Web site using the fingerprint authentication functionality you need to add a password bank entry for the Web site To add an entry to the password bank 1 Visit the desired password protected Web site to display the user account and password entry window Enter your user information user account password etc Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the menu Select Register a Aa ON Click Continue on the displayed window Upon completion a message balloon appears at the title bar To view or edit the entr
70. functionality offers O A substitute for password entry You can log onto your password protected system without entering the power on and Windows passwords If you share a computer with other people you can skip user selection as well Q Quick Web site access Once you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for Web sites in the password bank you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering required information and access the password protected Web sites QO Access to the data in the encrypted locked archive You can unlock encrypted archives that you created with the File Safe feature to access the files and folders in the archive by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor or entering the backup password you specified encryption QO Quick application access Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application I lt 103 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication a The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure complete user authentication or complete protection of your data and hardware Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint sensor A The fingerprint recognition rate depends on your operating conditions and varies among individuals as well
71. ge Plan Settings under the current power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options window appears Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode 6 Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list both for On battery and Plugged in VANO lt 162 gt Troubleshooting What should I 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 Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 161 to change the settings Oooo 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 p
72. ied 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 lt q 8 VA O Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO 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 by clicking the VAIO Documentation icon on the desktop or following these steps Click Start All Programs and My Club VAIO 2 Click Documentation 3 Select the guide you want to read You can manually browse to the user guides by going to 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 gt E VA O Before Use Printed Documentation Q A Setting Up Poster Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO A Troubleshooting Guide Contains solutions to common problems Q Recovery Guide Contains an explanation of how to make a backup copy of your data and recover your compute
73. ientation with the help of the VAIO Touch Launcher software Press the launcher button to start the software and select to rotate the screen view by 90 degrees clockwise Z You might additionally want to change the default button assignments for easier operations using VAIO Control Center The vertical orientation is represented as Rotational mode in VAIO Control Center lt 25 gt N N 0 Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer Using the AC Adapter A Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer or on the optional port replicator O na 1 2 4 The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter Ln To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible Ifyou do not use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 127 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming lt 26 gt N N 0 Getting Started Using the Battery P
74. ionality page 61 DUODCODDDOLDOoUu lt 32 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard The keyboard on your computer is located underneath the touch panel LCD screen Slide up the screen to reveal the keyboard as shown below for operations f Keep your fingers off the screen surface while sliding up the touch panel LCD screen lt lt 33 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Panel Your computer is equipped with the touch panel LCD screen for operations with the stylus 1 including software launches Make sure to use only the supplied stylus for touch panel operations Use of any other writing utensils such as a ball point pen may damage the touch panel surface Take out the stylus from the back of your computer and use it for the following actions on the touch panel LCD screen as well as handwritten entries This stylus is extendable Slide it out to its full length if necessary See Back page 17 for the exact location of the stylus stored on the back of your computer lt 34 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Tap Gently hit the stylus once against the touch panel LCD screen Double tap Gently hit the stylus twice against the touch panel LCD screen Drag Slide the stylus gently on the touch panel LCD screen At your very first Windows startup you are prompted to calibrate the touch pane
75. 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 standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset If you have set the power on password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 102 AVAN LO N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password machine password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer pre
76. isconnect the optical disc drive from the computer lt 78 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 Q 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on A Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks lt 79 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display not supplied to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as secondary screens On the Windows operating system you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors Connecting a Computer Display You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a computer display to your computer To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the port
77. k Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 93 DC IN port page 71 DC IN indicator AV Out jack page 81 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 88 Supports high full low speeds NJ o gt un A oo IN The port replicator can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not unplug the AC adapter from the port replicator and the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions lt 77 be Using Peripheral Devices ONLO Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before attaching it to the port replicator Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Attach the guide holder 1 to the port replicator lt 72 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices 3 Plug one end of the power cord 2 into the AC adapter 3 and the other end into an AC outlet 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the port replicator 5 AVANT TC ci Using Peripheral Devices 5 Slide down the computer along the guide holder until it is fixed on the port replicator 6 Turn on the computer Use the AC a
78. k Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media indicator is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media 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 lt 49 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using CompactFlash Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot your computer is equipped with a CompactFlash memory card slot You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices 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 CompactFlash memory card slot on your computer supports Type and Type II media Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major CompactFlash memory card media available as of September 2006 However not all CompactFlash memory card media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility lt 50 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a CompactFlash Memory Card Your
79. l 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 802 111 standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard 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
80. l device for example the USB floppy disk drive and the USB i LINK optical disc drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer press and hold the Fn key and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears lt 155 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 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start All Programs Norton Internet Security and Norton Internet Security 2 Click the item to update the software on the left pane 3 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates
81. l for smooth operations Follow the on screen instructions You can calibrate the touch panel at any time later when you feel uncomfortable with using it Click Start All Programs Touch Panel and Calibration and follow the on screen instructions You can customize your touch panel settings with VAIO Control Center to perform the right clicking action with the stylus See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 123 and find out more in its help file Using Touch Commands Touch commands are provided to substitute for actions that are needed to perform certain software operations For example you can drag your stylus to the left to view the previous page on your active browser software To enable touch commands press on the touch panel LCD screen for a few seconds VAIO TOUCH COMMAND appears on the desktop to indicate the commands are now available Some touch commands are defined by default You can change the assignment of these default touch commands with VAIO Control Center See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 123 and find out more in its help file lt 35 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is equipped with a cursor pointing device the multi pointer 1 to enable you to point to select drag and scroll objects on the computer screen Push the multi pointer in the direction that you want to move the pointer on the screen The harder you push the mul
82. lity images A The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera A The video memory of your computer may have become insufficient for displaying images from the built in MOTION EYE camera Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the LCD screen might help A The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A Ifthe problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality Q The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light QO A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions A The effect settings on your software application may have caused dropped frames See the help file on your software application for more information Q There may be more software applications running than your computer can handle Exit the applications that you are not currently using AU The power management function of your computer may have been activated Check the CPU performance lt 159 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why does movie playback show dropped frames when my computer is running on the battery The battery pack is running out o
83. luding encrypted multiple files or folders or ueaf for the archive including a single encrypted file To add a file or folder to the existing encrypted archive 1 Right click the desired file or folder and select Add to existing encrypted archive 2 Select the archive uea to which you want add the file or folder and click Open 3 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The process to add the file or folder to the archive starts and a message will appear upon completion 4 Select Delete original files or Keep original files depending on whether you want to remove or retain the original file or folder If the archive is unlocked you can add files and folders to the archive by simple drag and drop operations lt 118 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer To unlock the encrypted archive 1 Right click the desired archive and select Unlock from the menu 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor A Unlocking the archive enables you to access the files or folders included in the archive To lock the encrypted archive 1 Right click the desired archive and select Lock from the menu A For more information see the help file on the Protector Suite QL software lt 119 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Application Launcher The application launcher feature is available on your computer for launching your preferred applic
84. nce with the power scheme that was modified with VAIO Power Management Ln Use VAIO Power Management to set up or modify the power scheme lt 131 gt AVAN O Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 132 On Using the Power Source page 133 On Handling Your Computer page 134 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 136 On Handling Floppy Disks page 137 On Handling Discs page 138 On Using the Battery Pack page 139 On Using Headphones page 140 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 141 On Using the Folding Stand page 142 On Using the Adapter Holding Band page 144 On Using the Wrist Strap page 145 On Replacing the Multi pointer Cap page 146 CUuUOOKODDOODODOCLOD lt 132 gt AVAN O Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen A Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using your computer near a window A Do not scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction A Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is nota malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The r
85. nds 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 164 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth functionality enabled A If the Bluetooth indicator is off turn on the WIRELESS switch Q You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when your computer is in a power saving mode Return to Normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch A Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer discover other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth utility software or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device with which want to
86. network Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Zo For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long lt 61 a N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 2 3 Turn on the WIRELESS switch Double click 44 E i on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option Click OK lt 62 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality UA The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions O Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system DO UOODODDDODO UU Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer O Size of file being exchanged A Note that
87. ngerprint sensor Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to scan your fingerprint UOODOO It may be hard to enroll or recognize your fingerprint if your finger is dry or wet wrinkled injured Ooo vo dirty The soiled fingerprint sensor may cause poor recognition performance Q Wipe off the fingerprint sensor regularly with a soft cloth Q Use a lens cleaning cloth when the fingerprint sensor is extremely soiled Q Blow off dust with an air blower or a soft brush lt 105 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Enrolling a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication functionality you must enroll your fingerprint s in your computer A Set the Windows password on your computer before enrollment See Adding the Windows Password page 100 for the detailed instructions To enroll a fingerprint Up to 10 fingerprints can be enrolled for each user and up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled for logging onto your system using the Power on Security feature You can also select the finger of which fingerprint you want to use for the Power on Security feature later 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears Click Fingerprints and Initialize Read the license agreement select Accept the terms of the License Agreement and click OK The Welcome window ap
88. o change the settings lt 129 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select a power plan The power scheme has been activated If necessary you can change advanced power settings Follow these steps 3 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan Click Change advanced power settings 5 Select the VAIO Power Management tab You can change the items in the list 6 Click OK lt q 130 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Power Management Viewer To start VAIO Power Management Viewer Click on the VAIO Power Management tab Alternatively you can click Start All Programs VAIO Control Center and VAIO Power Management Viewer to start the viewer To change the power scheme Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list on VAIO Power Management Viewer To view performance with the power scheme modified with VAIO Power Management When both VAIO Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer are running VAIO Power Management Viewer shows performa
89. o not specify IP addresses when using a PAN Why can t use the Bluetooth functionality when log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode If the device to which you want to connect supports Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User mode only you cannot establish a connection from your computer Why can t use the Bluetooth utility software when switch a user If you switch a user without logging off from your system the Bluetooth utility software will not work successfully Make sure to log off before switching a user To log off from your system click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Log Off lt 168 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Optical Discs What should do if cannot write data to CD media Q Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver A Stop using the keyboard A If you are using a CD R RW disc with an adhesive label affixed replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage What should do if cannot write data to DVD media Q Make sure you are using the correct DVD re
90. oint the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point A If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Q Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 161 to change the settings lt 163 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting How do avoid data transfer interruptions Q When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 161 to change the settings Oooo What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency ba
91. ommend that you adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller depending on the size of your external display screen How do adjust the image on my TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your TV for more information lt 170 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting How do change the screen resolution on my TV screen A Your TV screen may not show the whole screen image of a video if the screen resolution is set larger than 1024 x 768 Adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller A If you are using the AV Out jack plug the audio video AV cable into your computer before you start it To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution How do switch the display output from my screen to TV See Selecting Display Modes page 84 Alternatively you can use VAIO Touch Launcher to switch the display output See the help file on the software for more information lt 171 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen display a video Q If the external display is selected for the display output and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop vid
92. on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information A Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack reattach the AC adapter and then slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to turn on your computer A Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour A Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer lt 149 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 the screen follow these steps 1 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Set the date month day year Press the Enter key Press the Y key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the key to select the Exit tab and then press and hold the Fn key and press the F9 key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 5 Select Exit Setup and press the Ent
93. ong period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Ooovovdno Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction lt q 134 NIN O Precautions On Handling Your Computer A Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer QO If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again OY Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer O 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 O Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction COoovovovoUvoD QO Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up Do not place your computer on porous surfac
94. ove your computer before its power indicator light turns off lt 128 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your computer and longer battery life For more information on VAIO Power Management see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power Click this icon to display the window showing your power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options window appears 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab To restore the default settings 1 On the VAIO Power Management tab click Advanced The VAIO Power Management window appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions t
95. pears 4 Click Next The Finish window appears 5 Make sure that Enrollment to the hard disk is selected and click Finish Your computer does not support a biometric device VAIO lt 106 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer 6 Click Next The Password window appears A If the Windows password is not set on your computer password registration will be prompted 1 Click Yes on the prompt window 2 Enter your password twice and click OK 7 Enter the Windows password and click Next The Enrollment Hints window appears 8 Select the Run interactive tutorial check box and click Next The Fingerprint Tutorial window appears 9 Read the tutorial information and click Next lt 107 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer 10 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor four times to perform a swipe test and then click Next The Enrollment window appears ji Enrollment es User s Fingers f Enrollment is the process of creating fingerprint samples identifying the user Click a gt a button above a finger to start enrollment E FT 2050 Co A See To scan a fingerprint page 109 for the scan procedure Swipe the same finger for the swipe test If you fail a swipe test four times click Try again and perform the swipe test again MIO Pas x Customizing Your VAIO Computer 11 Click a button above a finger of which fingerprint you want to enroll 12 Swipe the finger across the fingerprint sen
96. r system and solutions to computer malfunctions Q 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 Non printed Documentation A User Guide this manual Contains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems A Specifications The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support Web site at http www vaio link com m IL VA 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 this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories A Software Feeling creative Click this icon for an overview of you
97. r respective owners CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation VANTO lt 188 gt Support Options All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or 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 2007 Sony Corporation
98. r 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 AVAN LO T Before Use Windows Help and Support Windows Help and Support is a comprehensive resource for practical advice tutorials and demonstrations to help you learn to use your computer Use the Search feature Index or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources including those that are on the Internet To access Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Or go to Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key Further Sources Q Consult the help files on the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting A Go to http www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software lt 12 gt N N 0 Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 13 About the Indicator Lights page 22 Holding Your Computer page 23 Connecting a Power Source page 25 Using the Battery Pack page 26 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 30 COoovovodo lt 13 gt N N 0 Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the con
99. rd twice and click OK Click OK 0 N OO RA ONLO To import an entry 1 Q N on oOo RA Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears Click Settings and User Settings Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The User Settings window appears Click the Registrations tab Click Import Select an exported file and click Open Enter the password that you used for export and click OK Click OK lt 116 Customizing Your VAIO Computer lt 117 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the File Safe Feature With the File Safe feature you can create an encrypted archive to include a file or folder for protection against unauthorized access The encrypted archive can be decrypted or unlocked for included file folder access by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor or entering the backup password you specified for encryption To create a new encrypted archive to include a file or folder 1 Right click the desired file or folder and select Add to new encrypted archive 2 Enter the archive name and the backup password and click OK The encryption process starts and a message will appear upon completion 3 Select Delete original files or Keep original files depending on whether you want to remove or retain the original file or folder The archive extension will be uea for the archive inc
100. replicator or on the display LAN adapter lt 80 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a multimedia computer display to your computer To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 N on the computer l lt 381 Be N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a TV to your computer To connect a TV to your computer 1 Plug the power cord of your TV 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an audio video cable 2 into the AV Out jack 3 gt on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter and the other to the TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input Set up the TV configuration system lt 82 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices A You need to use an AV cable that has a minijack connector on one end and 3 RCA also called cinch connectors on the other end If your
101. s edges and central hole as shown below QO Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Never affix an adhesive label on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably lt q 139 gt NIN O Precautions On Using the Battery Pack A Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures a A Charge battery packs at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time a Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony batteries designed for this model When installing another kind of battery the battery will not be charged and the computer will not function O While the battery pack is in use or being charged heat builds up in the battery p
102. select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key AVAN LO oa Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password machine password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password for Enter Password and press the Enter key Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 Onthe password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key 6 Press the or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key AVAN LO a Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power on password user password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears
103. shock or force to the USB ports A Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse not supplied 3 3 Y po 3 0 h AVAN LO ae Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use DY When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 90 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction If the computer is off you can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 2 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Selec
104. sor three times 13 Click Finish 14 Click Close To enroll more fingerprints repeat steps 11 and 12 above It is recommended you enroll more than two fingerprints To add or edit fingerprints 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Fingerprints and Enroll or Edit Fingerprints The Welcome window appears 3 Click Next Enter the Windows password and click Next You can substitute fingerprint authentication for the Windows password entry Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor 5 Goto step 8 in To enroll a fingerprint page 105 and follow the rest of the procedures Z To add a fingerprint click a button above a finger of which fingerprint you have not yet enrolled in step 11 in To enroll a fingerprint page 105 To change the enrolled fingerprint click a button above a finger with the enrolled fingerprint remove the fingerprint and enroll the desired fingerprint again lt 109 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer ONLO To scan a fingerprint 1 Place the top joint of your finger on the fingerprint sensor 1 Place your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor Scan your fingerprint from the top joint of the finger to the fingertip Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Fingerprint enrollment may fail if you mo
105. ss and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long Select Password when Power On under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 97 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password user password Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password Turn on the computer 2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password for Enter Password and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 6 Press the lt or gt key to
106. stalled to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device A See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device A Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all QU USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub lt 184 N N 0 Support Options Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below See Documentation page 8 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 Q Use the search functionality in Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing 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 A 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
107. sting obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information lt 166 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow A The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other A The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether A Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected A Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected
108. sulting in poor performance of the devices Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey Ln The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered lt 64 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables EN D Y A da wg 1 ce n E SY Y AVAN LO Sad Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you need first to set up the Bluetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon amp 3 on the taskbar and select Help from the menu Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth
109. t the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Confirm that the floppy disk drive can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Click OK Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer lt 9 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 To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer AE lt 92 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices Q You need the supplied port replicator to connect an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or another VAIO computers in order to copy delete or edit files A The i LINK port on the port replicator does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK ports Q The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate dep
110. th the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator is off If the Num lock indicator is on press and hold the Fn key and press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters lt 180 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk 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 a fF ON Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive A Ifthe disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protecte
111. ti pointer the faster moves the pointer The following shows the default button assignments in the horizontal orientation left and the vertical orientation right You can use VAIO Control Center to change these button assignments See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 123 and find out more in its help file To enable the default button assignments in the vertical orientation you must select on VAIO Touch Launcher lt 36 p Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description 5 Point Push the multi pointer 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object ie Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button 3 twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Push the multi pointer 1 while pressing the left button 3 Scroll Push the multi pointer 1 while pressing the center button 5 Pa In the vertical orientation you can press the left and right buttons simultaneously to substitute for the center button that is available in the standard orientation The scroll function is available only with applications that support the scroll feature A The pointer may move on its own in rare occasions which does not indicate a malfunction Leave the multi pointer untouched for a while The pointer will come to a halt
112. tor check the port replicator to see if it is connected to an AC power source lt 175 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer lt lt 176 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Speakers What should do if my speakers do not work Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off The speaker volume may have been turned off with VAIO Touch Launcher Check the software for volume control Oooo If you have connected an audio cable to the headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable supplied with your speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged A If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information What should do if cannot hear sound from my speakers A If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is properly installed and is charged A If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See th
113. trols and ports shown on the following pages Top Air vent Focus selection switch page 40 Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot page 45 Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media indicator page 22 CAPTURE button page 40 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities or a oo N lt 14 Getting Started Left button page 35 Right button page 35 Center button page 35 Launcher button page 37 WIRELESS switch page 54 Touch panel LCD screen page 33 o a a 19 ro MOTION EYE 2 3 4 1 Built in speaker monaural Fingerprint sensor page 102 Front camera MOTION EYE page 40 Front camera MOTION EYE indicator page 22 lt a 15 Getting Started lt 16 gt Getting Started 1 Multi pointer page 35 2 Zoom In Out buttons page 37 3 Power indicator page 22 4 5 POWER switch Built in microphone monaural lt 17 gt Back Getting Started mba Rear camera MOTION EYE page 40 N Rear camera
114. urs later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link 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 186 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 187 gt N N 10 Support Options Trademarks Sony Battery Checker Click to DVD DVgate Plus SonicStage CP SonicStage Mastering Studio VAIO Control Center VAIO Edit Components VAIO Media VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management Viewer My Club VAIO
115. ustomize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options The Appearance Settings window appears Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab 5 Click OK lt 174 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Printing What should do if cannot print a document Q Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer Q Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer A You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information A If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the computer A If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Printer under Hardware and Sound Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel oa fF W ND When your printer is connected to the port replica
116. ve your finger too fast or too slow Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to scan your fingerprint lt 110 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Logging Onto Your System To use the fingerprint authentication functionality in place of password entry to log onto your system you need to set the power on and Windows passwords and configure your computer for fingerprint authentication For setting the power on and Windows passwords see Setting the Password page 95 To log onto Windows If your fingerprints are enrolled for your user account you will be able to substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging onto Windows 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log on window appears Windows launches You can log onto your user account just by swiping the finger with the enrolled fingerprint even if your computer is shared by multiple users VAIO oan x Customizing Your VAIO Computer To enable the Power on Security feature If your fingerprints are enrolled for the power on password you will be able to substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Settings and Power on Security The Power on Security window appears The Power on Security option is not displayed if you
117. y click Registration Details on the message balloon lt 114 pp N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using a Password Bank Entry to Access a Web Site Once you have added an entry to the password bank you can use it to access the corresponding password protected Web site To access a password protected Web site 1 Visit the desired password protected Web site to display the user account and password entry window A message balloon appears to indicate that you have a password bank entry for the site 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor 3 Click Yes on the confirmation window If a security warning window appears click Yes or OK to proceed Bo You can always type your user information that has been registered in the password bank to access password protected Web sites a 115 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Importing Exporting Password Bank Entries You can export import entries to from the password bank for a backup or recovery purpose To export an entry 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears Click Settings and User Settings Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The User Settings window appears Click the Registrations tab Select the desired entry name from the list and click Export oO N Enter a file name and click Save Enter a passwo

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