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1. To disconnect your computer completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible If you do not use the computer for a long period of time put your computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way a i a 15 Using your VAIO computer Using the battery pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Check the Specifications sheet for the life time of your battery A tool is installed on your machine to check if you use a genuine Sony battery designed for this model When a different kind of battery is detected and your notebook is 1 off or in Hibernate mode your computer does not start and the battery does not charge Replace the battery with a genuine Sony battery 2 on you receive the following pop up message This battery cannot be used with your computer Please use only genuine Sony batteries compatible with this computer Click OK to put your computer into Hibernate mode When your computer hibernates remove the battery and insert a genuine Sony battery Click OK Your computer enters Hibemate mode Replace the battery with a genuine Sony battery Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this notebook only functions with genuine Sony batteries designed for this model When
2. You can toggle the output between the computer LCD screen and the external monitor by pressing the key combination lt Fn gt lt F7 gt gt 80 Connecting peripheral devices Selecting display modes VGN S series This model uses the MOBILITY RADEON video controller You can select which display is used when the computer is connected to an external display When you connect an external display you can switch the display between your computer s LCD and the external monitor Before you can select a display you need to shut down your computer connect the external display FDP Flat Display Panel panel or monitor to your computer and restart To select a display proceed as follows 1 Click the Start then Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Double click Appearance and Themes and then select Display The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Click the Advanced button The Sony Notebook LCD and MOBILITY RADEON Properties dialog box appears 5 Click the Displays tab Select the Monitor Panel or FPD icon 6 Click Apply and then OK You may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and an external display or a projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Before turning on the computer turn on the peripheral device s a A a 81 Connecting peripheral devices Selecting
3. 4 Remove the docking station cover located at the bottom of the notebook 5 Place the notebook on the docking station and push down until it clicks into place 6 Turn on the notebook Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or the optional Sony adapter lt gt 71 Connecting peripheral devices Attaching your computer to the docking station VGN B series To attach your computer to a docking station proceed as follows 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In port 2 on the docking station 3 3 Plug the power cord 4 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet lt gt 72 Connecting peripheral devices 4 Open the docking station cover 5 Align the bottom connector of the notebook with the connector on the docking station and push down until it clicks into place D 7 SN 6 Turn on the notebook Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or the optional Sony adapter a i a 73 Connecting peripheral devices Disconnecting your computer from the docking station VGN S series To disconnect your computer from the docking station proceed as follows 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Push the release levers 1 at the same time 4 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of your computer tis extr
4. My disc drive tray does not open If the eject button does not work try the following m m Q Click Start and select My Computer Right click the optical disc drive and select Eject Make sure the computer is not in Standby or Hibernate mode If this does not work try the following When the computer is OFF open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object for example a paperclip into the hole next to the eject button cannot play a disc Ooooooo After inserting the disc wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner Make sure your computer is running on AC power supply only and try the disc again There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour Remove the battery while you wait for the condensation to disappear gt 36 Using your VAIO computer cannot play a DVD a Ifa region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD drive on your computer The region code is listed on the packaging of the disc Q Change the resolution under Control Panel Display to a lower resolution a Ifyou see v
5. Hardware Guide VGN S VGN T VGN B series SONY Read this first Read this first Notice 2004 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The so
6. Connecting peripheral devices Selecting the Dual Display mode To select the Dual Display mode proceed as follows 1 uu A W N Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar Click Control Panel and then Appearance and Themes Click the Display icon and then the Settings tab Click the display marked 2 and select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box Click Apply and then OK Your monitor or TV hardware may not support the Dual Display function Setting the colours and resolution for each display You can set the display colours and resolution for each display that is part of a virtual desktop To set the display colours and resolution for each display proceed as follows n OU A WN Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar Click Control Panel and then Appearance and Themes Click the Display icon and then the Settings tab Click the display you want to change 1 or 2 display colours or resolution Select an option from the Color quality list to change colours Use the slider in the Screen resolution window to adjust the resolution Click Apply and then OK lt el 85 Connecting peripheral devices Customising the virtual desktop You can customise the Dual Display mode by changing the position of the two monitors comprising the virtual desktop To customise Dual Display mode proceed as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar Click C
7. see the printed Specifications sheet a CPU control icon may appear in the taskbar The CPU control icon indicates the CPU control status Performance Adaptive Battery Life Degrade To make the icon appear click the Advanced button on the VAIO Power Management tab Select the Show CPU status icon in the taskbar box and then click OK If you want to know more about the CPU control icon read the online help file Other Information Icons on the Notification Area Restoring the default settings The power scheme settings that you changed on the VAIO Power Management tab can be restored to the default settings To restore the default settings proceed as follows 1 2 Select the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options Properties window Click Advanced The VAIO Power Management window appears Click the Reset by default button The Confirm window appears Select the Restore all power schemes to the original factory default settings Click OK The Confirm window closes and the default settings are restored for all the power scheme options Using your VAIO computer VAIO Power Management Viewer Depending on your model VAIO Power Management Viewer is installed on your computer To start VAIO Power Management Viewer proceed as follows Click on the VAIO Power Management tab in the Windows Power Options Properties Alternatively you can click Start point to All Programs and VAIO Power Management and then clic
8. Action Description ot Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer 2 on an item or N object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag and select Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally the scroll function F 3 4 is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature Using special buttons Q S1 S2 buttons st s1 2 depending on your model You can link an action that you execute often to this shortcut button Q DVD button depending on your model With this button you launch VAIO Zone to watch your DVD Q Playback buttons depending on your model Use these buttons to operate various media players gt 31 Using your VAIO computer Q Volume buttons depending on your model With these buttons you can adjust the volume level of your notebook With the Mute button you mute the volume of your notebook with the Sound Effect button you turn on the volume of your notebook Unless you playing music with VAIO original software this Sound Effect button does not enable the SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter Function by default Using the privacy filter optional ac
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10. Intel Dual Display Clone or Extended Desktop icon lt 82 Connecting peripheral devices 6 Click Apply and then OK The external destination is displayed only when an external display is connected to your computer A Selecting the external display may automatically change the resolution of your computer s LCD Connecting peripheral devices Using the Dual Display function The dual display function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external monitor attached to the monitor connector your LCD display and the monitor 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 This configuration of a single desktop distributed across separate displays is referred to as a virtual desktop Your monitor or TV hardware may not support the Dual Display function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Dual Display settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Dual Display mode otherwise your computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colours on each display do not divide one single window on two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colours or a lower resolution for each display
11. Q The Software Guide describes how to register your VAIO the software features available with VAIO systems how to change settings how to manage drivers and more My Documentation also gives you Q Help files about reading the guides Q Important information about your computer in the form of notices and announcements In My Info Centre you can also find My Software Feeling creative Click on this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options My VAIO Essentials Want to expand the capabilities of your VAIO Click on this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories My Websites Click on this icon and check out our most popular websites My ISP Click on this icon to find out about the preferred offerings from our partners and access the world of the internet Further sources Goto Start gt Help and Support for VAIO support information as well as tips and tricks Q Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting Q Go to www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favourite VAIO software a A a 12 Welcome Ergonomic considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments a Po
12. VAIO computer Reading and writing CDs and DVDs To achieve optimum performance when writing data on to disc also called burning follow these recommendations m DOODO OOD E To make the data on a disc readable on an optical drive you need to close the burning software when you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software Only use circular discs Do not use discs with any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the disk drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not put your VAIO computer into a power saving mode while using the pre installed software or while using the CD burning software Never put stickers on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably A Ultra speed CD RW is not supported Supports 8cm disc reading but does not support 8cm disc writing Using your VAIO computer Playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should follow these recommendati
13. a DVD when using two screens m You will not have a problem in the following situations Q When you use a CRT or an LCD display on its own VGN T series You can use a CRT and LCD display at the same time Q When you play video files which are stored on the hard drive with Windows Media Player 9 The reading speed of CD DVD RWSs is very slow Generally the reading speed of a CD DVD RW is slower than that of a ROM or R The reading speed can also vary depending on the type of format The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place m Q m Q Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up Clean the disc and the disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner The disc may be scratched Place another disc to see if that is the reason There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour Remove the battery while you wait for the condensation to disappear gt 38 Using your VAIO computer Using PC Cards Your computer features a PC Card slot that supports Type or Type Il PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices Inserting a PC Card You do not need to shut down your computer when inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label and arrow facing upwards lt P 2 Gently push the PC Card slot into the connector The PC Card
14. as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 In All Programs select Sony Notebook Setup and then click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup window appears Tab Description About This Computer Displays system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Initial Setting Selects the drive and device order you wish to use for loading the operating system You can specify the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your computer You can change the volume of the sounds played while the operating system is loading Device Disables ports or devices to release resources to the system To change the port settings select a port and click Settings in the Device tab S Buttons depending on your model You can link an action that you often perform to the S1 or S2 buttons buttons next to the power button In Sony Notebook Setup there are some pre defined actions Muting VAIO Zone if installed Standby Hibernate Max Brightness Bass Boost VAIO Power Management Viewer if installed External Display Launch Application Depending on your model Plug and Display depending on your By default when you connect your computer to an external display the external display is automatically detected model and Hotkey Utility automatically outputs to this display If you want to disable this function or change the settings you can do so on this tab Station Port replicator You can selec
15. before shutting down the computer Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data lt gt 45 Using your VAIO computer Using the modem Your computer is equipped with an internal modem You need to connect to a phone line to take advantage of online services and the internet as well as to register your computer and software online and to contact VAIO Link by e mail Use the single RJ 11 jack to connect the supplied modem cable to the phone line Troubleshooting the modem VGN T series The built in modem is disabled when VAIO Ultimate Battery power scheme is selected in Power Options and when notebook is running on batteries If you have other problems with your modem check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System and the VAIO Link website www vaio link com a A a 46 Using your VAIO computer Using the Bluetooth functionality If your notebook is equipped with the Bluetooth functionality you can establish wireless communication between your notebook and other Bluetooth devices such as another notebook a mobile phone or a modem station You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 metres range in open space To connect to a Bluetooth device proceed as follows 1 Turn onthe Wireless switch on the front of your notebook The Switch wireless devices dialog box appears 2 Select the Bluetooth optio
16. connects you directly to our central database e Support will only accept and deal with queries submitted in English Can I 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 lt gt 116 Getting help 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 I 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 Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage Please contact VAIO Link if you need assistance On handling the hard disk page 118 On handling the LCD screen page 118 On using the power source page 119 On handling your computer page 119 On handling floppy disks page 121 On handling discs page 121 On using the battery pack page 122 On using headphones page 123 On handling Memory Sticks page 123 Cocceoceocwooco do lt gt 118 Precautions On handling the hard disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust A
17. docking station can be powered only with the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not remove the AC adapter from the docking station or the AC outlet when using the docking station this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions 67 Connecting peripheral devices Attaching your computer to the docking station VGN S series To attach your computer to a docking station proceed as follows 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In port 2 on the docking station 3 3 Plug the power cord 4 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Connecting peripheral devices 4 Open the docking station cover 5 6 Align the bottom connector of the notebook with the connector on the docking station and push down until it clicks into place a el 69 Connecting peripheral devices 7 Turn onthe notebook Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or the optional Sony adapter lt 70 Connecting peripheral devices Attaching your computer to the docking station VGN T series If your computer is equipped with a docking station proceed as follows 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In port 2 on the docking station 3 3 Plug the power cord 4 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet
18. inserting another kind of battery the battery will not be charged and the notebook will not function Do not remove the optical disc from the optical disc drive and insert the battery at the same time If you use the optical disc drive when the battery is inserted it is possible that the optical disc tray sticks a bit to the desk when you open it lt gt 16 Using your VAIO computer Inserting the battery pack VGN S series To insert the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Slide the battery into the compartment 1 until it clicks into place 2 Slide the lock lever 2 into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer 3 Move the release lever 3 to the Release position When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet gt 17 Using your VAIO computer Inserting the battery pack VGN T series To insert the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Match up the connectors and notches on the battery with those on the computer and slide the battery into the compartment until it clicks into place When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet lt gt 18 Using your VAIO computer Inserting the battery pack VGN B series To insert the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Slide the lock lever into the Unlock
19. is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode Removing the battery pack VGN T series To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and close the cover 2 Slide the battery away from the computer You can remove the battery pack without turning off the computer if it is connected to the mains voltage AC adapter You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode Removing the battery pack VGN B series To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and close the cover 2 Slide the lock lever to the Unlock position 3 Slide and hold the release levers and slide the battery away from the computer You can remove the battery pack without turning off the computer if it is connected to the mains voltage AC adapter You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode a el 22 Using your VAIO computer Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup utility allows you to consult system information specify preferences for system behaviour and set up password protection for your VAIO computer To use Sony Notebook Setup proceed
20. position 2 Match up the connectors and notches on the battery with those on the computer and slide the battery into the compartment until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet a i a 19 Using your VAIO computer Charging the battery pack To charge the battery pack proceed as follows 1 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer or docking station Insert the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges Depending on your model your computer has one or two battery indicator lights Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power When the battery is running out of power both the battery and power indicators blink Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery The battery pack supplied wi
21. refer to them if you call VAIO Link See also the printed Specifications document Read this first Safety Information General Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Q Opening the unit for whatever reason could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee Q To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO computer to rain or moisture Q If reporting a gas leak do not use the modem or a telephone in the vicinity of the leak Q Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm Q To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Centre Q Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Q Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Q Turn on the computer only after turning off all peripherals Q Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mode The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive They can erase the data on the hard disk drive and cause the computer to malfunction Do not place your computer near or on any objects which emit magnetic fields mainly Q TV sets Q Speakers Q Magnets and magnetic bracelets Read this first Audio video Audio and picture distortion may occur if this eq
22. the UFD5 A Select Control Panel from the Start menu Click Performance and Maintenance and then System Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager Select Universal Serial Bus controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy From the Action menu click Uninstall Keep clicking OK until the Confirmation of deletion of device message appears oOo N ou fFWN Select Scan for hardware changes from the Action menu The UFD5 A is recognised as drive A lt 93 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a printer using the USB connector You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug a USB printer cable 1 into one of the USB connectors 2 on your computer A USB connector is identified by the Y symbol on your computer and printer Yo 2 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 3 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a printer using the printer connector To connect a printer using the printer connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer cable 1 supplied with the printer into the printer connector 2 identified by the symbol 2 Plug the printer power cord 3 into an AC outlet J 1 Tum off your computer and the prin
23. IO computer How to select a Wireless LAN channel In an 802 11b g configuration channels 1 to 13 can be used a With an Access Point Infrastructure Q The channel used will be the channel selected by the Access Point For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the Access Point please refer to the corresponding instruction manual b Without Access Point Computer to computer Q Ifthe Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected Q Ifthe Wireless connection is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment Z In France outdoors Wireless LAN connections are only allowed on certain channels For details please refer to the Regulations Guide booklet lt el 56 Using your VAIO computer Troubleshooting Wireless LAN if you cannot use the Wireless LAN function make sure the wireless switch is turned on before checking the following points The Wireless LAN Access Point and my computer cannot communicate Q Check if the power of the Access Point is turned on Q Check if the Access Point is displayed in the View Available Networks list Right click the network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection Click the View Available Wireless Networks link If the Access Point is displayed select the Access Point and click the Connect button If
24. LINK device page 95 Cocctoocevocvocvocoovo do Connecting to a network LAN page 98 D To identify and locate the ports on your computer please see the printed Specifications sheet Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or from the Sony website www sonystyle europe com For more information about connection compatibility go to the VAIO Link website www vaio link com lt el 65 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a docking station Your computer supports the use of an optional docking station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer or an external display VGN S series 1 2 Do Emo eGo L 4 1 3 USB ports page 88 4 Monitor VGA port page 76 2 Printer port page 93 5 Network page 98 3 DVI D connector page 76 6 DCIn page 14 gt 66 Connecting peripheral devices VGN T series m 2 3 4 5 1 DC In page 14 4 Printer port page 93 2 Network page 98 5 3 USB ports page 88 3 Monitor VGA port page 76 VGN B series 1 DC In port page 14 4 Monitor VGA port page 76 2 3 USB ports page 88 5 Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX page 98 3 Parallel printer port page 93 The
25. a malfunction Q lt bP 119 Precautions The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen On using the power source Q m Q DOCO DODO See the printed Specifications sheet to check the power operation of your VAIO Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder 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 wall outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter Do not use any other AC adapter On handling your computer m m Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is either dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent suc
26. bout This Computer tab will be visible gt 24 Using your VAIO computer Shutting down your computer safely It is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do not lose unsaved data To shut down your computer proceed as follows 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer 2 Click the Start button 3 Click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 4 Click Turn Off 5 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off See the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System if you have problems shutting down your computer a el 25 Using your VAIO computer Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a standard computer keyboard but has additional keys that perform specific notebook related tasks For more information on the standard keys please go to the Windows Help and Support Center gt Start gt Help and Support The VAIO Link website www vaio link com also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard Combinations and functions with the lt Fn gt key Combinations Feature Functions lt Fn gt lt Esc gt Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key lt Fn gt ox F2 speaker switch Toggles the built in speaker on an
27. cessory for VGN B and VGN T series You can use a privacy filter to make sure that the information on your computer can only be seen by the person sitting directly in front of the screen The privacy filter is a sheet of polarized glass which reduces glare while protecting your work from others It is custom fit for your notebook and can remain in place even when the notebook is closed To apply the privacy filter proceed as follows 1 Remove the plastic cover from the back 2 Make sure there are three tabs at the top and two at the bottom 3 Fit the filter gently onto the screen by sliding the tabs between the gaps Take care when removing the privacy filter as the LCD screen could get scratched lt 32 Using your VAIO computer Using the disc drive Your computer is equipped with a disc drive See the Specifications sheet for details on your model To insert a disc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently Graphics may differ from your notebook model See the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System and the VAIO Troubleshooting Burning DVDs and CDs in the Windows Help and Support Center if you have problems using discs gt 33 Using your
28. d off depending on your model Toggles the headphone s Mute on and off lt Fn gt F3 F4 speaker volume Adjusts the built in speaker volume depending on your model To increase the built in speakers and or the headphones volume by one level press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt repeatedly To decrease the built in speakers and or the headphones volume by one level press lt Fn gt lt F3 gt repeatedly lt Fn gt F5 brightness control down Decreases the lightness intensity lt Fn gt F6 brightness control up Increases the lightness intensity lt Fn gt F7 switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD external screen or TV depending on which device is connected and both LCD and external device This function can only be used by the first user to log in It will not work under a second user account lt Fn gt F10 Zoom Press to zoom in Press again to zoom out lt gt 26 Using your VAIO computer Combinations Feature Functions lt Fn gt F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state hold the power switch for one second to turn on the power For details on power management see the section Using power saving modes page 57 FN B Activates BassBoost This means that the ba
29. display modes VGN T series VGN B series This model uses the Intel 855GME Integrated Graphics video controller You can select which display is used when the notebook is connected to an external device To connect an external display proceed as follows 1 2 3 Plug the supplied Ethernet VGA adapter to the monitor connector of your computer Connect the external device to the monitor VGA connector of the Ethernet VGA adapter Press and hold the lt Fn gt key and press the lt F7 gt key to change the destination The output destination changes every time you press the lt F7 gt key while holding the lt Fn gt key The output destination options are listed below e LCD only Displays contents on your computer s LCD only e LCD only MONITOR VGA Displays contents simultaneously on your computer s LCD and the external display e MONITOR VGA Displays contents on the external display only e Setup Displays the resolution setting window for the external display The image appears on the external display To set up the video controller options proceed as follows 1 Click Start then Control Panel The Control Panel appears Double click Appearance and Themes and then select Display The Display Properties dialog box appears Click the Settings tab Click the Advanced button and choose the Intel Extreme Graphics tab Then choose the Graphics Properties icon Click the Devices tab Select the Monitor Notebook
30. emely important to close the docking station connector cover after removing your computer from the docking station If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect your docking station completely from the mains voltage unplug the AC adapter gt 74 Connecting peripheral devices Disconnecting your computer from the docking station VGN T series To disconnect your computer from the docking station proceed as follows 1 Turn off the notebook 2 Turn off all peripherals connected to the notebook 3 Lift the computer away from the docking station 4 Replace the docking station cover located at the bottom of the notebook To disconnect your docking station completely from the mains voltage unplug the AC adapter a i a 75 Connecting peripheral devices Disconnecting your computer from the docking station VGN B series To disconnect your computer from the docking station proceed as follows 1 Stop the connected periperals 2 Lift the computer away from the docking station f Cy wy 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of your computer tis extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after removing your computer from the docking station If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect your docking station completely from the mains voltage unplug the AC adapter a A a 76 Connecting periphe
31. ent power scheme proceed as follows 1 2 3 4 Open Adjust Power Properties Select the Power Schemes tab Select a power scheme in the Power schemes drop down list If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears to the right of Power Scheme If necessary you can change the items in the list example the brightness of the LCD Click OK The power scheme has been activated You need administrator rights to set up a power scheme on your computer If you are the only user you already have administrator rights if not ask your system administrator For more information on VAIO Power Management and Power Schemes please read the online help file Power Scheme Description Power Management Off Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes VAIO Optimized The power management state when AC power is in use initial setting lt 62 Using your VAIO computer Power Scheme Description VAIO Maximum Battery When running on battery only and no AC adapter is attached it provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It reduces the brightness ofthe display and puts the system into Standby mode after a specified time period VAIO Ultimate Battery When running on battery only and no AC adapter is attached it extends the VAIO Maximum Battery by saving power for some specific devices A if you have a mobile CPU
32. ess LAN functionality Please read the Regulations Guide before activating the Wireless LAN functionality Depending on the country usage of the Wireless LAN functionality may be restricted For country specific details please refer to the Wireless LAN Regulations The Wireless LAN PC functionality which is incorporated into this unit has passed Wi Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Giri CERTIFIED Read this first Disposing of lithium ion batteries m m m Q Q m Q Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Dispose of promptly and properly at end of life Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery m COocoo Your computer is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifet
33. essive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Handle the memory module with care To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers do not touch the edges of the components and circuit boards inside your computer Removing and installing a memory module VGN S series To change or add a memory module proceed as follows 1 2 3 4 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack Wait until the computer cools down Unscrew the 2 screws at the bottom of your computer Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity Remove the memory module Q Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released Q Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow Remove the new memory module from its packaging Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Q Slide the memory module into the slot Q Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated Q Attach the memory module to the connector Upgrading your VAIO computer Upgrading your VAIO computer 9 Close the module cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 10 Reinsert the battery and turn the compu
34. etooth functionality is available Memory Stick PRO depending on your model Turns on when the Memory Stick is in use Turns off when the Memory Stick is no longer in use Disk drive indicator depending on your model Turns on when the optical drive is in use Turns off when the optical drive is no longer in use Sound Effect depending on your model Turns on when the sound effect is turned on Mute depending on your model Turns on when the volume is muted Light Hard disk o Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock On Data is read from or written to the hard drive Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The lt Shift gt key lowers the case of typed characters when Caps Lock is on Turns on when the screen scrolls differently not all applications support this function a A a 29 Using your VAIO computer Off The hard drive is not being accessed Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Turns off when the letters appear in lowercase as you type unless you hold down the lt Shift gt key Turns off when the information moves across the screen normally gt 30 Using your VAIO computer Using the touchpad The keyboard features a touchpad 1 which controls the cursor on the screen You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad 2
35. ftware applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of i LINK compatible PC peripherals HDD CD RW drive etc before you connect them to your computer a A a 96 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable 1 into the i LINK connector 2 of the computer and the other end into the DV Out connector 3 on the digital video camera recorder N Launch the DVgate Plus application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labelled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick To do so simply copy images on the Memory Stick then use a special PC Card adapter to insert it into your computer You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick when using an i LINK connection Connecting two VAIO notebooks You can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO computer to your computer with an optional i LINK cable You can also print a document on a
36. ftware described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user licence agreement Please note that the illustrations in this manual may not necessarily apply to your model Please see the Specifications sheet for the specific configuration of your VAIO Read this first ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark oes Environmental information Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets and in printed wiring boards Lead free solder is used for soldering Corrugated cardboard is used for packaging cushions VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink is used for printing the carton VGN S series VGN T series Owner s record The serial number model number and product key are located on the bottom of your Sony computer Record the numbers and
37. h as a mouse no passkey can be entered lt gt 49 Using your VAIO computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device using Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard You can easily transfer data such as files or pictures to another Bluetooth device To transfer data from or to another Bluetooth device proceed as follows 1 Choose Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard The Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard appears 2 Click Next to continue Stopping the Bluetooth connection To stop the Bluetooth connection proceed as follows turn off the Wireless switch at the front of your notebook The Bluetooth LED turns off Troubleshooting Bluetooth I cannot use the Bluetooth functions Q Ifthe Bluetooth LED is off turn on the Wireless switch Q You cannot use the Bluetooth function when the computer is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode then turn on the Wireless switch located on your notebook I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which want to communicate Q Ifthe connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear on the Devices tab in the in your Remote Bluetooth Device Panel dialog or you may not be able to communicate with the device Q Check that the Bluetooth function of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details Ifthe device with which you want to communicate is already commu
38. h as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Should you drop a solid object or any liquid onto the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Precautions 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 Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction OCococoodd Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may c
39. ideo but cannot hear sound check all of the following Q Make sure the mute setting is off on your DVD player Q Check the Master Volume settings of the Sounds and Audio Device Properties Ifyou have connected speakers externally check the volume settings of your computer speakers and check the connections between your speakers and the computer Q Inthe Device Manager check that the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Deuble Then click the System icon On the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button Q Adirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Q Check your PG settings Parental Guidance in the DVD software as they might be preventing you from playing certain DVDs when they are activated On your computer the default DVD region code is 2 Do not change this setting using the Region Code Change function in Windows or using any other software applications System malfunctions originating from the user changing the DVD region code are beyond the scope of your warranty and will result in service charges for repair If you do not immediately see the Display icon after clicking Control Panel click Switch to Classic View on the left lt gt 37 Using your VAIO computer cannot play
40. ime of the product For changing this battery please contact VAIO Link Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Dispose of properly at end of life In some areas the disposal of lithium ion and other non hazardous batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Please use the public collection system Welcome Welcome Congratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO computer Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Here are the main features you can enjoy m Q m m Exceptional performance Portability The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Sony audio and video quality A high resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy audio and video CDs DVDs Interconnectivity Your computer has Memory Stick Ethernet USB 2 0 High speed Full speed Low speed and i LINK functionalities i LINK is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data With the Memory Stick you can easily exchange and share digital data with compatible products Wireless technology Thanks to Bluetooth functionalities and Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g you can communicate freely without cables or wires Windows Your system includes the latest operating sys
41. indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable If the floppy disk drive is not removed properly your system may crash and you may lose any unsaved data Q If your computer is off you can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer lt el 91 Connecting peripheral devices Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Hold the disk 1 with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the disk into the drive 2 until it clicks into place Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk proceed as follows When you have finished using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the disk does not come out by pressing the eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the eject button while the LED indicator is on It may damage the floppy disk a el 92 Connecting peripheral devices Troubleshooting floppy disks My USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk If you have problems with the floppy disk drive check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System and the VAIO Link website www vaio link com The optional PCGA UFD5 A USB floppy disk drive is not recognised as drive A To set the UFD5 A to A proceed as follows Turn the system power on and connect
42. internet connection before you can access the online features described here e Support What is e Support You have searched our user guides and website www vaio link com but have not found an answer to your question issue e Support is the ideal solution for you gt 115 Getting help Our e Support Web Portal is an interactive website on which you can submit any technical query you may have regarding your VAIO 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 VAIO computer online at Club VAIO www club vaio com you will automatically receive an email with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided 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
43. is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon i appears in the system tray Some devices may not function properly if you repeat returning to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal power operation and Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognised Restart your system to correct the problem Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot as it may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on use a A a 39 Using your VAIO computer Do not carry your computer while touching the head of a PC Card as pressure or shock may damage the connector pins While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card before your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing the lt Fn gt lt F12 gt keys and when it is se
44. ity Keyboard Utility Memory Stick Formatter PictureGear Studio Prepare your VAIO SonicStage SonicStage Mastering Studio Sony Notebook Setup VAIO Edit Components VAIO Launcher VAIO Media VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management Viewer VAIO System Information VAIO Zone Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Internet Explorer Windows Movie Maker Windows Media Player Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Works and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection Adobe Adobe Acrobat Elements Adobe Acrobat Professional Adobe Photoshop Album Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Standard and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated MoodLogic is a trademark of MoodLogic Inc Norton Internet Security 2004 and Norton Password Manager 2004 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation RecordNow is a trademark of Sonic WinDVD for VAIO is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Sun Java VM is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Google Toolbar is a trademark of Google Yahoo Messenger is a trademark of Yahoo SafeGuard PrivateDisk ia a trademark of Utimaco Software My Info Centre contains Macromedia Flash Player software by Macromedia Inc
45. k VAIO Power Management Viewer to start the viewer VAIO Power Management Viewer is provided with two tabs Running on batteries and Plugged in Starting the viewer automatically displays the tab appropriate to the current power scheme of your computer On each tab the radar chart shows performance with the current power scheme and the modified power scheme in the designated colors To change the power scheme proceed as follows 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 proceed as follows When both VAIO Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer are running VAIO Power Management Viewer shows performance with the power scheme that was modified with VAIO Power Management Use VAIO Power Management to set up or modify the power scheme Connecting peripheral devices Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on your unit Connecting a docking station page 65 Connecting an external display page 76 Selecting display modes VGN S series page 80 Selecting display modes VGN T series VGN B series page 81 Using the Dual Display function page 83 Connecting external speakers page 86 Connecting an external microphone page 87 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 88 Connecting a printer page 93 Connecting an i
46. lthough the hard disk has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Ooocooso m Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mode Ifthe hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored On handling the LCD screen m Q Q Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screensaver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate
47. n 3 Click OK Read the printed Specifications document for more information Read the Regulations GuideLeaflet before using the Bluetooth functionality 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 Communication speed and distances can be inferior to the standard values Interference from other devices may also stop communications Do not simultaneously use the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices which use the 2 4 GHz band such as a wireless LAN PC Card The Bluetooth functions may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies When you purchase Bluetooth devices check their operating conditions lt bP 47 Using your VAIO computer Bluetooth security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to control with whom you communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth devices accessing your notebook 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 reenter the Passkey You can change your settings in order not to be discovered by other Bluetooth devices
48. n which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up a computer to computer network easily at home To communicate without an Access Point computer to computer proceed as follows 1 10 11 Turn on the wireless switch If your computer supports Bluetooth technology the Wireless Device Switch dialog box appears Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and deselect the Enable Bluetooth Device check box then click the OK button The Wireless LAN indicator lights up Right click the network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection Click View Available Wireless Networks The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears Click the Change advanced settings link The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Select the Wireless Networks tab Click the Add button The Wireless network properties dialog box appears Enter a Network name SSID Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down box Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop down box if you want to use data encryption Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button Some information becomes visible Fill in the Network key 12 13 14 15 gt 53 Using your VAIO computer Fill in exactly the same Network key again for c
49. nd WiFi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 1 1i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and Access Points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802 11a standard and those using the IEEE 802 11b or g standard cannot communicate because the frequencies are different Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802 119 standard can only communicate with a device using the IEEE 802 11b standard not with the a standard IEEE 802 11b The standard speed is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up IEEE 802 119 The standard speed is 54 Mbps or about 5 times faster than a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11b standard a i a 52 Using your VAIO computer Communicating without an Access Point computer to computer A computer to computer network is a network i
50. ng sound If you have problems with the sound check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System and the VAIO Link website www vaio link com a el 87 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting an external microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol L a 2 1 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device You can connect a USB device for example a mouse floppy disk drive keyboard printer to your computer USB devices are hot plug and play devices You do not need to shut down your computer prior to connecting these devices unless the manual supplied with the device states otherwise For some USB devices you need to install the software before you connect the device Not following this procedure might cause the device not to work properly For more information check the manual provided with the USB device When you are playing a DVD video or audio and you want to remove a USB device such as USB compatible speakers make sure you stop the DVD first Removing a USB compatible device during DVD video or audio playback may cause a malfunction T
51. ng your VAIO computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Thanks to Sony s Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a powerful network A WLAN is a network in which a mobile user can connect to a local area network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities but with the 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 this means that you can communicate between a limited number of computers computer to computer or you can communicate with an Access Point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure Depending on your model 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 booklet carefully Channel selection is explained further in this manual see How to select a Wireless LAN channel page 55 WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol a
52. nicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your notebook a el 50 Using your VAIO computer Q To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your notebook go to the Options tab in the Bluetooth Device dialog box and select the checkbox Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer For more information on the the Bluetooth Device dialog box see Communicating with another Bluetooth device page 47 The data transfer speed is slow The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices but also on the radio wave quality the operating system and the software used Try to move your notebook or try to place the two devices closer together cannot communicate with the other device although the distance between both devices is within 10 metres Q The data transfer distance can be shorter than 10 metres depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality on the operating system and the software used Try moving your notebook or placing both devices closer together Ifthe device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your notebook Q Check that the Bluetooth function of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details gt 51 Usi
53. o prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following Q When moving your computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB connectors Q Do not put your computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Q Connecting a USB mouse page 89 Q Connecting a USB floppy disk drive page 90 a A a 89 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse proceed as follows 1 Choose the USB connector 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can use your USB mouse 3 aay 2l a te SAH The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on your computer therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector and you can start working Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a USB floppy disk drive As an optional extra you can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Choose the USB connector you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB connector The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB connector This may cause a malfunction To remove a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows a If your computer is on wait until the floppy drive LED
54. oint 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 To communicate with an Access Point infrastructure proceed as follows 1 Set up the Access Point as described in the manual delivered with the Access Point and turn on the Access Point 2 Turn onthe wireless switch If your computer supports Bluetooth technology the Wireless Device Switch dialog box appears Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and deselect the Enable Bluetooth Device check box then click the OK button The Wireless LAN indicator lights up 3 Right click the network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection 4 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears The Access Points appears in the list If the Access Point is not displayed click the Refresh network list link 5 Select the network you want to use and click the Connect button The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears 6 Type the Network key if applicable and click the Connect button After 30 seconds the connection is established Once you are connected you see the word Connected appear behind the name of the network For more information about setting up an access point see the documentation supplied with your Access Point gt 55 Using your VA
55. ondense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer As you may lose important data once your computer is damaged you should back up your data regularly You can restore most of the original application programs from the supplied disc read the Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System for details Precautions On handling floppy disks Q Q Q Q m 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 the floppy disk away from any liquid Do not let the floppy disk get wet When you are not using the floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with a label make sure that the label is properly attached 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 On handling discs m Q m Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continious
56. onfirmation Select the This is a computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used check box at the bottom of the screen Click OK Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks list Click OK The network you have created appears in the list Your computer is ready to communicate with another computer If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure InFrance only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors For more information see the Regulations Guide booklet A computer to computer network does not support WPA A Network key can contain ASCII or hexadecimal characters ASCII The basis of character sets used in almost all present day computers ASCII is a code for representing English characters as numbers with each letter assigned a number from 0 to 127 Hexadecimal A number representation using the digits 0 9 with their usual meaning plus the letters A F or a f to represent hexadecimal digits with values of decimal 10 to 15 Using your VAIO computer Communicating with an Access Point infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point for example the Sony PCWA A320 Access P
57. ons m DOODO DOD m Play DVDs using the optical drive and the WinDVD for VAIO or the VAIO Zone software See the help file on the WinDVD for VAIO software for details VGN T series You can play a DVD with just one press on the DVD button Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie Do not use resident disc utilities or resident utilities to speed up discs because they may cause the system to become unstable Make sure the screensaver is deactivated Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world is labelled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the DVD drive are out of warranty A if your computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is activated playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in audio and video playback gt 35 Using your VAIO computer Troubleshooting discs If you have problems with your modem check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System and the VAIO Link website www vaio link com cannot switch from LCD display to TV and vice versa If a DVD disc is inserted in the optical drive remove the disc
58. ontrol Panel and then Appearance and Themes Click the Display icon and then the Settings tab Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors The two monitor icons must be connected to create a virtual desktop a virtual desktop Click Apply and then OK Deactivating the Dual Display function To deactivate the Dual Display function proceed as follows 1 2 3 4 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar Click Control Panel and then Appearance and Themes Click the Display icon and then the Settings tab Click the display 2 and deselect the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option Z for switching from Primary to Secondary display see the section Selecting display modes VGN S series page 80 or Selecting display modes VGN T series VGN B series page 81 gt 86 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting external speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphone connector 2 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Q iX 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 Troubleshooti
59. or you can set a limit Communicating with another Bluetooth device You can transfer data to and from other Bluetooth devices such as another notebook a mobile phone or a modem station without using cables To communicate with another Bluetooth device proceed as follows 1 2 Turn on the Wireless switch Choose Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections gt Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Device dialog appears Click Add The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard appears Select the check box My device is set up and ready to be found and then click Next Select the remote device you want to connect to If necessary scroll up and down in the Bluetooth Device List to make your selection Then click Next Using your VAIO computer 6 Choose one of the following options If you want Windows to provide you with a password select Choose a Passkey for me Q_ If the documentation of the other Bluetooth device contains a SS password click Use the passkey found in the documentation and enter the passkey ry Ma a If you want to create your own password click Let me use my own passkey and enter a passkey a If your device does not use a password click Don t use a WW N passkey 7 Click Next to continue y ZH 8 Once the remote device has been successfully authenticated click Finish Z The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices suc
60. ove Do not plug a phone cable into your computer network jack lt gt 99 Upgrading your VAIO computer Upgrading your VAIO computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandling it is recommended that Q m Q m You contact your dealer to install a new memory module You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance Adding and removing memory In the future you may want to change or add memory modules in order to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Depending on the configuration of your computer the number of available slots can vary Be careful when changing memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunction For possible memory upgrades depending on your model use only DDR333 DDR SDRAM Micro DIMM gold leaf contacts or SO DIMM depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory expansion board ensure the following Q m m Handle the memory module gently The procedures described in this document assume familiarit
61. pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery Precautions On using headphones Q m 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 Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling Memory Sticks COococo do Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun a Direct sunlight a High humidity or Q Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick Precautions Trademarks Sony Battery Checker Click to DVD DVgate Plus HotKey Util
62. printer connected to another VAIO computer lt gt 97 Connecting peripheral devices Troubleshooting i LINK devices If you have problems with your i LINK device check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System the documentation delivered with the device and the VAIO Link website www vaio link com lt gt 98 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting to a network LAN You can connect your computer to 10BASE T 100BASE TX type networks via an Ethernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator The default settings make your computer able to connect to the network If the main unit is docked you can only use the Ethernet network connector on the docking station For more information about connecting your computer to the network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section on www vaio link com Telephone lines cannot be connected to the NETWORK LAN connector on your computer If these connectors are connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connectors may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Network lines such 10BASE T 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T lines Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Lines other than those mentioned ab
63. proof that products satisfy the required standards Additionally Sony provides these EU DoC s on the website www compliance sony de as a service to our customers You can search for all Declarations of Conformity available for a specific product by typing in the model name in the search box A list of matching documents will be displayed and can be downloaded Please note that the availability of declarations depends on the scope of the EU Directives and the individual product specifications This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use in following areas residential commercial and light industrial This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables not longer than 3 metres 9 8 feet Before activating the built in modem please read the Regulations Guide The optical disc drive is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repair and maintenance only by authorised Sony technicians Improper repairs and use can create safety hazards Read this first Caution VGN T series Class 3B visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid exposure to the beam Your computer may have Bluetooth functionality Depending on the country usage of the built in Bluetooth functionality may be restricted For country specific details please refer to the Regulations Guide Your computer may have Wirel
64. ral devices Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your computer For example you can use your notebook with a computer display or a projector or a projector Tum off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Connected external displays are used as secondary screens gt 77 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a computer display You can connect a computer display either directly to your computer or via a docking station To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 If you want to connect a VGA monitor plug the display cable 1 not supplied into the monitor VGA connector 2 O on the notebook or on the docking station 2 If you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable not supplied into the DVI D connector on the docking station 2 t oi 3 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 3 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Depending on your model Read the printed Specifications sheet for more information DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a 24 pin DVI connector supporting digital video signals only A DVI I connector Digital Visual Interface Integrated support
65. re your VAIO setup Youcan manually browse to the user guides by going to My Computer gt VAIO C your C drive gt My Documentation gt Documentation and opening the folder for your language You may have a separate disc for the documentation of bundled accessories Printed documentation n Q A Getting Started brochure where you will find a brief description of the items in your box and how to setup your computer A Specifications sheet containing a table of specifications a list of bundled software an overview of all connectors and on the reverse side a guide to setting up your VAIO A Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System where you will find solutions to common problems an explanation of how to recover your computer s system if you need to and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions lt gt 10 Welcome Q Booklets containing the following information Safety Regulations Modem Regulations Wireless LAN Regulations Bluetooth Regulations and Wireless Product Regulations Depending on your model Read the printed Specifications document for more information lt gt 11 Welcome Non printed documentation My Documentation contains the following VAIO user guides Q The Hardware Guide this guide explains the features of your VAIO in detail how to use these features confidently and safely connect peripheral devices upgrade your computer and more
66. reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out m m Precautions 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 centre out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Never put stickers on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably On using the battery pack COoceooceoovo do 0 Never leave the battery pack 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 Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery
67. river between the keys indicated on the picture 1 and push gently upwards Upgrading your VAIO computer adz Prt Sc Insert berete 7 SysRq Pause Break LF a a ye a PLT LLL TLL LEE 8 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side and gently turn it over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard LGLI LIII LLII aS y LLLI IITTI y LEE TS J 7 ALLER REA 9 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity i a 110 Upgrading your VAIO computer 10 Remove the memory module Q Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released Q Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 11 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 12 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Q Slide the memory module into the slot Q Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated Upgrading your VAIO computer 13 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer lt gt 112 Upgrading your VAIO computer Le UP PLTy GITELT STF J EE ag ee erro PS LIED LISTS 14 Close the computer cover and tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 15 Reinsert the battery and turn the computer on lt g
68. s digital video and analogue video signals It has 29 pins You can not connect a DVI I to VGA cable to a DVI D connector a i a 78 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a multimedia computer display You can connect the computer to a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone To connect a multimedia computer display proceed as follows 6 1 Plug the display cable 1 into the monitor VGA connector 2 O on the computer 2 Plug the speaker cable 3 into the headphone connector 4 on the OQ computer 2 3 Plug the microphone cable 5 into the microphone connector 6 on the computer Ee O a el 79 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a projector You can connect a projector such as the Sony LCD projector directly to your computer or via the docking station To connect a projector proceed as follows 1 Plug the RGB signal cable 1 into the monitor VGA connector 2 identified by the O symbol Plug the audio cable 3 not supplied into the earphone connector 4 identified by the symbol Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors of the projector 5 Connect the power cord 6 of the projector into an AC outlet Under certain circumstances you may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and an external display or a projector at the same time
69. se write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick lt gt D a LOCK LOCK Some kinds of Memory Stick do not have a lock switch Using your VAIO computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick proceed as follows 1 Once you have stored your data from your digital device insert the Memory Stick with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if it does not insert smoothly Loading large volumes for example image clips may take a while Using your VAIO computer Removing a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick proceed as follows 1 Check that the access light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick in towards the computer The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot A Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly It is recommended that you remove the Memory Stick
70. sh a Wireless LAN connection If you have problems with your Wirelss LAN connection check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System and the VAIO Link website www vaio link com Using power saving modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below a certain percentage regardless of the power management setting you select ifthe battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your 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 or the hard disk Using Standby mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to alow power consumption mode The umber power light flashes in this mode Using your VAIO computer To activate Standby mode proceed as follows Go to Start Turn Off Computer and press Stand By Or pre
71. sition of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in aneutral comfortable position 8 while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards Q Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well Q Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare or reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Q Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the screen lt gt 13 Using your VAIO compu
72. ss sound level is enhanced at all levels without distorting other frequencies only with headphones FN E Opens disk tray l This function can only be used by the first user to log on It will not work if you have switched to another user account If another user wants to display on an external monitor use the monitor properties to switch to an external monitor These functions are not available until Windows is launched lt gt 27 Using your VAIO computer Troubleshooting sound My speakers are not producing sound m Oocoo The speaker volume may be turned down low Press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt repeatedly to increase the volume VGN T series Press the Volume Up button located at the bottom right of your notebook If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows VGN T series Make sure the Mute button is not pressed and that the Mute LED is not lit lt gt 28 Using your VAIO computer Indicators Indicator Functions Power on lights green Power Standby mode flashes umber Battery _ Indicates the status of the battery Wireless LAN Turns on when the Wireless LAN is activated Turns off when the Wireless LAN is not activated Bluetooth indicator depending on your model Turns blue when the Blu
73. ss the lt Fn gt lt Esc gt keys simultaneously To return to Normal mode press any key A if you press the power button for more than 4 seconds the computer will switch off automatically You will lose any unsaved data When the computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby uses more power than Hibernate If the battery runs down when your computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently If the computer is not used for 25 minutes it will enter Standby mode To avoid this you can change the settings in the Power Options Properties screen right click the power status icon in the taskbar select Adjust Power Properties select the Power Schemes tab and change the settings in Settings for VAIO optimized power scheme Using Hibernate mode The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off Even when the battery runs down no data will be lost The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode proceed as follows Press lt Fn gt lt F12 gt The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively Click Start and then Turn Off Computer In the Turn off computer screen hold down the lt Shift gt key and press Hibernate lt 59 Using
74. t 113 Upgrading your VAIO computer Viewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to Sony Notebook Setup via the Start menu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 3 Inthe About this Computer tab you can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer gt 114 Getting help Getting help This section describes how to get help and support if something goes wrong with your computer Sony offers you many support options for your computer Sony support options Please see the section Documentation pack page 9 for details on the non printed and printed documentation delivered with your computer as well as further sources of reference Other sources of information Q Goto Start gt Help and Support for VAIO support information as well as tips and tricks Q Goto the online help files that accompany your software for instructions on using the software Q VAIO Link website and e Support if you have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO Link website for troubleshooting Go to www vaio link com Q Visit the other Sony websites Q www club vaio com if you want to know more about VAIO and become part of the growing VAIO community Q www sonystyle europe com for online purchases Q www sony net for other Sony products You need to set up an
75. t if you want the digital and or analogue output to the speaker and the optical out on the docking depending on your model station port replicator lt 23 Using your VAIO computer Tab Description Bass boost Turns the Bass Boost function on off only with headphones You can also check the effect of the Bass Boost depending on your model function by selecting a sound file sample and playing it S1 S2 buttons Sets the functions from a drop down list for the S1 S2 buttons located next to the keyboard or on the LCD screen depending on your model depending on your model Select External Display and click Advanced to set up the display options Performance depending on your model Selects a memory and graphics configuration for performance control Shortcut keys depending on your model Changes the screen resolution after switching to the output display DVD button depending on your model Specifies operations when the DVD button is pressed 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change 4 Once finished click OK The settings are now in place When you switch from Power Saving Mode to Performance Priority Mode in Sony Notebook Setup please note that the bottom of the notebook may become hot This is due to the extra demands on the processor For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the help file If you open Sony Notebook Setup as a limited user then only the A
76. t to enter Hibernate automatically while using a battery as the source of power Using your VAIO computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed in the correct way your system may not work properly If you want to remove a PC Card when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 To remove a PC Card proceed as follows 1 A i ae Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon 4 in the system tray The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop and confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A dialog box appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device Click OK and Close Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card ejects Gently take hold of the card and pull it out of the slot If you unplug the PC Card from the computer when it is still turned on your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save before Before you remove the PC Card click the PC Card icon in the taskbar and close the card Close any applications that use the PC Card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost Troubleshooting PC Cards My PC Card is not working m m Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your version of Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utili
77. tem from Microsoft Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mails browse the internet Excellent customer support If you are experiencing any problems with your computer please check the VAIO Link website for a possible solution www vaio link com Before contacting VAIO Link please try to solve the problem by reading this guide your printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System or the manuals and help files for the peripherals or software Or go to Start gt Help and Support for VAIO support information as well as tips and tricks Depending on your model Read the printed Specifications document for more information Welcome Documentation pack Your documentation pack contains printed information and user guides to read on your computer Guides are provided in PDF format which you can easily browse through and print out The My Info Centre portal is a perfect starting point to using your VAIO acomprehensive collection of everything you need to get the most from your PC The user guides are collected under My Documentation which can be shown as follows 1 2 3 4 Go to Start and click the My Info Centre icon 0 From My Home select your country and language from the drop down boxes From the pictures at the top of the window click My Documentation Hj Select the guide you want to read The My Info Centre icon is only visible after you have performed the Prepa
78. ter Using your VAIO computer Once you have read and followed the information in the printed Getting Started guide and Specifications sheet you can start using your computer safely and confidently Read on to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Connecting a power source page 14 Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup page 22 Shutting down your computer safely page 24 Using the keyboard page 25 Using the touchpad page 30 Using special buttons page 30 Using the disc drive page 32 Using PC Cards page 38 Using the Memory Stick page 41 Using the modem page 45 Using the Bluetooth functionality page 46 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 51 Using power saving modes page 57 Cococeoctoovoctvocoocovo oOo gt 14 Using your VAIO computer Connecting a power source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC adapter To use the AC adapter proceed as follows 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In connector 2 on the computer or on the docking station if you are using one 2 Plug one end of the power cord 8 into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 4 The LED indicator on the AC adapter turns green gt C gt ta paeo 2 1 3 4 Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter
79. ter unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the printer If you have problems printing check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System the documentation delivered with your printer and the VAIO Link website www vaio link com gt 95 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting an i LINK device Your computer includes an i LINK IEEE1394 connector which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO notebooks in order to copy delete or edit files The i LINK connector of your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK connectors The i LINK connector supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end Q Connecting a digital video camera recorder page 96 Q Connecting two VAIO notebooks page 96 Ani LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LINK connection varies depending on the so
80. ter on gt 103 Upgrading your VAIO computer Removing and installing a memory module VGN T series There is one memory slot at the bottom of your notebook and one under the keyboard To change or add a memory module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the 3 keyboard screws at the bottom of your computer 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 6 Turn your computer around and lift the cover lt 104 Upgrading your VAIO computer 7 Introduce a sharp object such as a fine screwdriver between the keys indicated on the picture 1 and push gently upwards 1 BE rt oc Insert Delete S ys Lk ys Rq Pause Break kd Y lt Backspace a ay l LLIT L LLLI ZIY ZZS 4 7 LLZ LLR SEY y Upgrading your VAIO computer 8 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side and gently turn it over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard If it results difficult to lift the keyboard you can press the keyboard with a thin not breakable stick via the screw hole on the bottom panel 9 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 10 Remove the memory module Q P
81. th your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicators 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 Standby or Hibernate If the battery runs down when your computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is not possible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet gt 20 Using your VAIO computer Removing the battery pack VGN S series To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and close the cover 2 Slide the lock lever 1 to the Unlock position N lt al 21 Using your VAIO computer You can remove the battery pack without turning off the computer if it is connected to the mains voltage AC adapter You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer
82. the Access Point is not displayed click the Refresh Network List and create a network See Communicating with an Access Point infrastructure page 54 Q Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or nearer to any Access Point you may be using The data transfer speed is slow Q The maximum communication speed can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices and the radio waves Remove the obstacle or make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller a Itis possible that your Access Point communicates at the same time with another Access Point Read the manual of the Access Point Q If several computers communicate with the same Access Point the concentration may be too high Wait a few minutes and try to access it again Q Ifa Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11g standard communicates with a device using the IEEE 802 11b standard it is normal that the speed is reduced Devices using the IEEE 802 1 1g standard are 5 times faster than the ones using the IEEE 802 11b standard gt 57 Using your VAIO computer cannot access the internet Q Check the settings of the Access Point See the manual of the Access Point Q Check if your computer and the Access Point are communicating If they are communicating you see the word Connected appear behind the name of the network I cannot establi
83. to shut down the computer Managing power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you to set up power schemes of your computer that is 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 for longer battery life Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer a power status icon appears in the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time E g AC power If you double click this icon the Power Meter screen appears showing you the power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management proceed as follows 1 Right click the power status icon in the taskbar a A a 61 Using your VAIO computer 2 Select Adjust Power Properties The Power Options Properties screen appears 3 Select the VAIO Power Management tab 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 Managem
84. ty to disable devices you are not currently using gt 41 Using your VAIO computer Using the Memory Stick Your VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and CLIE handheld devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Use the flash memory technology to download anything that can be converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs The Memory Stick family ranges in capacity and compatibility Please see your printed Specifications sheet to see which Memory Stick types are compatible with your VAIO and if there are any limitations Q You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer Q Detailed information about which CLIE handhelds are compatible with which Memory Sticks can be found here www clie link com a Detailed information about which VAIO computers are compatible with which Memory Sticks can be found here www vaio link com lt 42 Using your VAIO computer Write protecting a Memory Stick Some Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or relea
85. uipment is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Connectivity Q Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm Q Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Q Take care when installing or modifying telephone lines m Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible E 0 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Read this first Regulatory information Sony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999 5 EC radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive CEO Declaration of Conformity The European Union is targeting the free movement of goods for the internal market and to prevent technical barriers to trade This effort has resulted in several EU Directives asking that manufacturers make their products comply with essential standards Manufacturers are required to affix the CE mark on the products they sell and to draw up a Declaration of Conformity DoC Primarily the Declarations of Conformity are intended for the market surveillance authorities as
86. ull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released Q Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 11 Remove the new memory module from its packaging a A a 106 Upgrading your VAIO computer 12 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Q Slide the memory module into the slot Q Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated 13 Place the keyboard back on the notebook pressing gently the Alt key on the keyboard Upgrading your VAIO computer 14 Close the computer cover and make sure you first press gently the upper right corner of the cover Then tighten the 3 screws on the bottom of the computer 15 Reinsert the battery and turn the computer on lt gt 108 Upgrading your VAIO computer Removing and installing a memory module VGN B series There is one memory slot at the bottom of your notebook and one under the keyboard To change or add a memory module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the 1 keyboard screw at the bottom of your computer 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 6 Turn your computer around and lift the cover 7 Introduce a sharp object such as a fine screwd
87. y with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Disconnect the system from its power source that is battery or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the system Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage lt gt 100 Upgrading your VAIO computer Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory Module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer and any repairs will be out of warranty Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Exc
88. your VAIO computer To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state A if you press the power button for more than 4 seconds the computer will switch off automatically If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time put your computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off while entering Hibernate mode lt gt 60 Using your VAIO computer Troubleshooting power management The power management setting is not responding Your computer s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and then changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability proceed as follows 1 Close all open applications 2 Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously and select Restart from the drop down list The computer restarts 3 Ifthe procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer

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