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VGN-BX700 Series - Manuals, Specs & Warranty

1. 3q 5 a E a A E a e NOFA e N 2 On selected models only A gt Bp Ol e gt ep o gt la e e N E Muting button page 34 S1 S2 buttons page 34 Num lock indicator page 18 Caps lock indicator page 18 Scroll lock indicator page 18 Fingerprint sensor page 121 lt 13 gt Getting Started lt 14 Be Getting Started Network Ethernet port page 109 Modem port page 49 Battery connector page 21 DC IN port page 19 e e N E lt 15 gt Getting Started Right Multi function bay page 35 Multi function bay unit eject button page 35 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 107 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 102 Monitor VGA port page 92 Support high full low speeds lA EINE Left lt 16 gt Getting Started Security slot Air vent Microphone jack page 100 Headphones jack page 90 Universal ExpressCard slot page 40 E e e e N E ExpressCard module release button page 41 N lt 17 gt Getting Started Air vents Battery RELEASE latch page 26
2. lt 132 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Configuring the TPM To use the embedded TPM you need to 1 Enable the TPM on the BIOS setup screen 2 Install the Infineon TPM Professional Package 3 Initialize and configure the TPM To enable the TPM on the BIOS setup screen 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the lt or gt key to select Security and then select Enabled for Trusted Platform Module Support on the Security tab 4 Press the lt or gt key to select Exit and then Exit Setup and press the Enter key Before enabling the TPM be sure to set the power on and hard disk passwords to protect against unauthorized modification of the TPM configuration If the TPM is enabled it will take longer before the VAIO logo appears due to security checks at computer startup You can also disable the TPM and clear the TPM configuration on the BIOS setup screen Note that you will not be able to access any TPM protected data if you clear the TPM ownership Before clearing the TPM configuration be sure to make backup copies of the TPM protected data OAC IO lt 133 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme txt in the C infineon Readme folder Then double click C Infineon setup e
3. Z If the IN USE indicator is unlit you do not have to press the UNDOCK button Pressing the UNDOCK button while your computer is in a power saving mode returns the computer to Normal mode first and then initiates the disconnection process If you press the UNDOCK button while your computer is in Hibernate mode you may be prompted for password entry or fingerprint authentication when the computer returns to Normal mode In such a case enter the password or swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor See Using Fingerprint Authentication page 121 for more information on fingerprint authentication Once you have placed your computer back in Normal mode be sure to place your computer off the docking station Use of the computer still on the docking station may cause unstable operations lt 87 N N Using Peripheral Devices 4 Wait until the IN USE indicator 2 turns off and then press the PUSH RELEASE button 3 IN USE UNDOCK lt 88 gt N N Using Peripheral Devices 5 Liftthe computer away from the multi function bay docking station 6 Close the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer AVAN LO Beek Using Peripheral Devices Alternatively you can disconnect the computer from the multi function bay docking station as follows 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals and then disconnect all connected peripherals 2 Slide the
4. 5 Select Express Mode Recommended and then click Next The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists available devices if any 6 Select the device name for your Bluetooth headset and then click Next The Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Security window appears when a connection is established 7 Enter 0000 for Bluetooth Passkey PIN and then click OK 8 Click Next The headset icon appears in the Bluetooth Settings window 9 Right click the icon and select Connect from the menu lt 65 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon 3 on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears Right click the headset icon and select Disconnect from the menu Click Yes lt 66 aa N N Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Using the Optical Disc Drive page 67 Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station page 77 Connecting External Speakers page 90 Connecting an External Display page 91 Selecting Display Modes page 96 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 98 Connecting an External Microphone page 100 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 102 Connecting a Printer page 105 Connecting an i LINK Device page 107 Connecting to a Network LAN pa
5. 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 OY In Panama 800 2050 Q In Brazil 11 3677 1080 lt 211 gt N N O Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Contacts for Sony software products are listed below Q For users in USA Web site http esupport sony com EN VAIO Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Q For users in Canada Web site http Avww sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Q For users in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO Q For users in Brazil Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 lt 212 gt N N O Support Options America Online Dial Up America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http help aol com help AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www aim com Bluetooth Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the softwa
6. NO of Ff WO DD lt 194 w N N O Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work QO Ifyou are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer Q Make sure that the appropriate device is selected as the default recording device See Connecting an External Microphone page 100 for configuring the default recording device Q Check if your microphone volume is not minimized How can prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem Q Keep the microphone away from a sound output device QO Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone What should do if cannot record audio with my external microphone While an audio application is launching or audio recording with the application is in progress unplugging and re plugging your external microphone may prevent successful recording depending on the application in use In such a case exit the application make sure the appropriate device is selected as the default recording device and then launch the application once again See Connecting an External Microphone page 100 for configuring the default recording device lt 195 N N O Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if my external speakers do not work Q Ify
7. SERIAL port Connect a serial device such as an external modem or a terminal adapter Supports high full low speeds o gt om e fe PUSH RELEASE e ke o gt N lt 79 gt Using Peripheral Devices Left Back Multi function bay page 35 Multi function bay unit eject button page 35 Battery charger Insert a spare battery pack to charge the battery pack Printer port page 106 Monitor VGA port page 92 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 102 DVI D port page 92 DC IN port page 19 Network Ethernet port 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 109 Supports high full low speeds o gt N E ke 00 NI gt e e The printer port on this multi function bay docking station is intended for printer connections only The multi function bay docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station Do not unplug the AC adapter from the multi function bay docking station and the AC outlet while using the multi function bay docking station this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions lt 30 gt N N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the Multi Function Bay Docking Station When your computer has n
8. 198 Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your computer s keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should I do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator is off If the Num lock indicator is on press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters lt q 199 gt N N O Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy
9. 5 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation lt 175 N N O Troubleshooting Internet What should I do if my modem does not work Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the modem port on your computer and the wall jack Q Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Q Make sure that the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Q Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line m m Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Phone and Modem Options On the Modems tab check that your modem is listed a Aa WO DN On the Dialing Rules tab check the location information is correct OAC I lt 176 Troubleshooting Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 92 V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP do any of the following QO Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone
10. ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54 mm wide module as shown below and the latter an ExpressCard 34 module only Q ExpressCard 34 module Q ExpressCard 54 module Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual lt 40 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module 1 into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer de N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove an ExpressCard module To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 6 1 Double click the Safely Remove Har
11. or audio files in WAV format For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 lt 218 N N O Support Options System Mechanic 6 iolo technologies LLC Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www iolo com contactus cfm VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 VAIO Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to a USB port or an i LINK port on your computer or with the built in MOTION EYE camera on your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Utility provides you with various video quality settings when using the internal camera For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 lt 219 N N O Support Options VAIO Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 VAIO Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Informatio
12. Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your hard disk drive If you enable the hard disk password this adds an extra level of security When adding the hard disk password you must set both the master and user passwords The master password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to reset the user password on the BIOS setup screen The user password is provided to lock your hard disk drive Once you set the user password you will have to enter the password along with the power on password if set after the VAIO logo appears The hard disk password can be set on the built in hard disk drive only You cannot set the hard disk password on the optional 80GB HDD bay unit You cannot start your computer with the master password If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails which is critical to password entry no bypass is possible and the data stored on the hard disk drive will not be accessible There is NO RESET of this password You will have to replace the hard disk drive at your own expense and lose all the data stored on the original hard disk drive Be sure to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people if you have set the hard disk password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer For mor
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14. Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable not supplied Once you have set up your telephone cable connection you are ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port amp on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 oO N Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly AVAN LO eae Using Your VAIO Computer To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories and Communications and then click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears 2 Click Next If the Location Information window appears follow the on screen instructions 3 If itis not already selected click Connect to the Internet and then Next Follow the on screen instructions a L N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN function
15. LOCK UNLOCK switch on the multi function bay docking station to the UNLOCK position 3 Click Start and then Undock Computer 4 Make sure that a message balloon appears and the IN USE indicator turns off and then press the PUSH RELEASE button oa Lift the computer away from the multi function bay docking station 6 Close the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer a It is extremely important to close the multi function bay docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the multi function bay docking station If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect the multi function bay docking station completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter lt 90 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 Q 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Z Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks lt 9 gt N N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display not
16. Q Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity O 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 COovovovovo vo lt 146 NIAN Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the 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 screw indicated by the arrow below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity AVAN LO Pam Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows Q Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and
17. Right click on the desktop and select ATI CATALYST Control Center 2 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings By You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Before turning on your computer turn on the peripheral devices lt 97 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right click on the desktop to display the context menu 2 Click the menu item for graphic properties 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Zo You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Before turning on your computer turn on the peripheral devices lt 98 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display attached to the monitor VGA port your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other ut Z Your extern
18. a battery pack as the power source for your computer you can take advantage of the 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 will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive lt 136 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device s and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes during this mode If you do not use your computer for a long period of time while it is disconnected from AC power place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Stand By A When your computer is in Standby mode
19. brightness of your computer screen remains unchanged regardless of operating conditions NO oO fF WD lt 191 gt N N O Troubleshooting Q On models with the ATI video controller you may find your computer screen temporarily goes blank Q When you connect or disconnect the AC adapter Q Immediately after you start the computer with battery power To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click Power Options Select the VAIO Power Management tab Select Off for LCD Power saving mode of both Plugged in and Running on batteries Click OK oa fr wWND lt 192 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if the Fn F7 keys do not switch the display output to the external display connected to the monitor VGA port on my computer When your computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking station the monitor VGA port on your computer is disabled Thus pressing the Fn F7 keys toggles between the computer screen and the external display connected to the monitor VGA port on the docking station What should I do if the external display stays blank If you cannot change the display output with the Fn F7 keys you need to change the settings for the external display with VAIO Central To change the settings launch the VAIO Central select the control item for the external display and then click to select the
20. card from the slot Do not force the memory card in or out of the slot The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the copyright protection and high speed data transfer features of the SD memory card Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as of January 2007 However not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility lt 47 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot Z If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction lt 48 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off 2 Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 3 When the card extends carefully pull it out of the slot lt 49 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial up
21. center or agent see Sony Support Information page 207 or visit the Sony online support Web site lt 168 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should do if a message window notifying of incompatibility or improper installation of the battery pack appears and my computer enters Hibernate mode Q This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 21 Q If the symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 207 or visit the Sony online support Web site Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What should do if Windows does not start showing a message when start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively again the System Disabled message app
22. channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices Q Ifyou are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches lt 180 N N O Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth functionality enabled Q If the Bluetooth indicator is off turn on the WIRELESS switch QO You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when your computer is in a power saving mode Return to Normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch QO Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer discover other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth utility software or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device with which want to comm
23. check box for changing the options to detect the external display Then try the Fn F7 keys to change the display output lt 193 N N O Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if cannot print a document Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer Q Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer Q You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information Q If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer Q If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Printers and Faxes Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel When your printer is connected to the multi function bay docking station check the multi function bay docking station to see if it is connected to an AC power source
24. data to BD R Version 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE Version 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB The Blu ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE Version 1 0 discs and Blu ray cartridge discs 8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported on models with the Blu ray Disc drive 93 BD R stands for Blu ray Disc Recordable in Version 1 1 format 10 BD RE stands for Blu ray Disc Rewritable in Version 2 1 format lt 7 gt N N Using Peripheral Devices This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side Be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard Due to the multiple formats of discs now available when buying pre recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relatio
25. discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs you should follow these recommendations Q Some CD players and computer s optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R or CD RW disc media Q Some DVD players and computer s optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM disc media OY Donot use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction QO Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is playing a disc QO Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code of your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on your computer lt 74 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the desired CD software to play the CD If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option lt 75 N N Using Peripheral Devices Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake your computer while
26. due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment Why does the message requesting authentication appear The target Bluetooth enabled device is requesting connection authentication Mutual authentication is required to enable Bluetooth communications with this device Why can t connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth functionality For more details see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software lt 183 N N O Troubleshooting Can I use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth functionality on the computer is permitted Why can t I connect to a Bluetooth device by specifying its IP address on a Personal Area Network PAN The Bluetooth utility software uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP to assign IP addresses to active wireless devices If you specify a fixed IP address for the device to which you want to connect the utility cannot assign a dynamic IP address to the device and fails Do not specify IP addre
27. in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock Oooveoo If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Q You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging m Q If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery pack lt 158 AVAN Precautions On Using Headphones Q 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 lt q 159 a AV AN O Precautions On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the ad
28. line is free of any line noise Q If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems Q If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Q If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line lt 177 gt N N O Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point Q Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the Wireless LAN indicator is lit on your computer Q Make sure power to the access point is on Q Follow these steps to check the settings Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection Click Properties Click the Wireless Networks tab N Oo oO fF WD Click View Wireless Networks to see that your access point is selected Q Make sure the encryption key is correct What should do if cannot access the Internet Q Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Q Q Move your compu
29. long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 138 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming lt 21 gt N N O Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK UNLOCK switch 1 on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position lt 22 gt N N O Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections 2 on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U shaped cuts 3 on either side of the battery pack 4 Rotate the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place 5 Slide the battery LOCK UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack to the computer lt 23 gt N N O Getting Started When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries lt 24 N N O Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase To ch
30. lt 196 N N O Troubleshooting Pointing Device What should I do if my pointing device does not work Q You may have disabled the pointing device without connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Pointing Device page 31 Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer If the pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart Oovovo If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and select Restart from the Shut Down menu If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off m Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data lt lt 197 N N O Troubleshooting How do I change the left and right button assignments If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Mouse Click the Buttons tab Select your preferences in the Pad Buttons or Stick Buttons box and then click Apply to apply your settings You may need to press the Tab key and the fand keys to make your selections 6 Click OK to close the window a fF ODN AVAN LO lt
31. select Properties Click the Recording tab Click to cancel the Enable CD recording on this drive check box Click OK Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box disables writing data to CD R and CD RW discs To write data to such discs make sure to select this check box a fF WOW N You cannot add data to DVD RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to difference in disc formatting Attempt to add data to such a disc will re format the disc resulting in loss of the entire written data lt 189 gt N N O Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank Q Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 135 for more information Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Q If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 21 for more information Q If the display mode is set to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 29 for more information Why doesn t my screen display a video O If the external display is selected fo
32. supplied to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as secondary screens On the Windows operating system you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors lt 92 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor either directly to your computer or via the optional multi function bay docking station To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Ifyou want to connect a VGA monitor plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station The monitor VGA port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station 3 If you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable not supplied into the DVI D port on the multi function bay docking station DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a type of DVI connector that supports only digital video signals no analog video signals It has 24 pins A DVI I Digital Visual Interface Integrated connector supports digital video and analog video signa
33. system shutdown AVANO lt 143 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that OY You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module Q You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer Q You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 207 or visit the Sony online support Web site lt 144 0 AVAN Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages Notes on adding removing memory modules O Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty Q Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer o
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35. the floppy disk drive can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window 8 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer lt 105 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer YO lt 106 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Plug the printer cable 2 supplied with your printer into the printer port 3 24 on the optional multi function bay docking station Before connecting the printer turn off your computer and the printer lt lt 107 a N N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices Q Your computer is equipped with an i LINK port which you can us
36. then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 F 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging VAN LO lt 148 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer AVAN LO lt 149 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central Click the Categories tab in the VAIO Central window Double click the System Information folder a Aa OW N Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer AVANT TC Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage Ovovovovovoodovodxo On Handling the LCD Screen page 151 On Using the Power Source page 152 On Handling Your Computer page 153 On Handli
37. writing data to a disc 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action and then click OK 2 Right click Start and then click Explore 3 Inthe Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and then click the optical disc drive name Close the window 5 Click Start and then My Computer Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with the file s or folder s you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD 7 Inthe CD Writing Tasks box click Write these files to CD 8 Follow the instructions in the CD Writing Wizard The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration ONLO oe Using Peripheral Devices Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications 2 Inserta DVD into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the desired DVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on a computer with the DVD RW R DL RAM drive bay unit See the specifications of your optical disc drive unit and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs page 69 to fin
38. you cannot insert a disc Your computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down while your computer is in 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 To return to Normal mode Press any key If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data lt 137 N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for a certain period of time it will enter Standby mode To modify this you can change the Standby mode settings To change the Standby mode settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the Power Schemes tab 5 Change the System Standby settings lt 138 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive 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 Z If you do not use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or
39. 07 SONY SuPPOMt Informatio Messaia a e a a aaa aa aaa a aa Tee aE edit 207 Program Support iiormati oiir ei eertain a E E ra RE a Ee ea eara rare ERE 211 lt q 6 AVAN O Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Q Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections set up information etc QO Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and owner information lt 7 gt AVAN O Before Use Non printed Documentation Q User Guide this manual Contains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems Q Specifications The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http Awww sony ca support for customers in Ca
40. 112 and or the hard disk password page 115 you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer QO Password bank for quick Web site access page 127 You can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering information user accounts passwords etc required to access the password protected Web sites Q Access to the encrypted locked My Safe folder page 127 The My Safe folder is provided to protect your data against unauthorized access With the fingerprint authentication functionality you can decrypt unlock this folder to access your data Q Application launcher function for quick application access page 127 Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application VAIO Pae z Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication Q The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure complete user authentication or complete protection of your data and hardware Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint sensor Q The fingerprint recognition rate depends on your operating conditions and varies among individuals as well QO Be sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the hard disk drive especially in the My Safe folder before sending your computer for repair Sony assumes no
41. Battery LOCK UNLOCK switch page 21 Multi function bay docking station connector page 80 e e N E lt 18 gt Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power Illuminates when the power of the computer is on blinks when the computer is in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery Illuminates when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery pack is running out of power and double blinks when the battery pack is charging Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used Hard disk drive O Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Num lock Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps lock Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off Scroll lo
42. Drive page 67 The multi function bay contains a weight saver at the time of delivery For available optional bay units ask your dealer about the latest information lt 36 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To change a bay unit Z To remove a bay unit when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 6 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the device 6 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window lt lt 37 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer 7 Push the multi function bay unit eject button 1 to pop it out 8 Gently pull the button to pop out the installed bay unit 9 Gently take hold of the unit and pull it out of the bay lt 38 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer 10 Insert another bay unit with the label facing upward into the bay until it clicks into place lt 39 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either a Universal ExpressCard slot or an ExpressCard 34 slot for transferring data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The former can accommodate either an
43. LAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Safety Information carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11a b g standard or the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 119 and 802 11n multi band and multi mode In ad
44. My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu Q If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive O Try restarting your computer lt 185 N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot play a disc properly on my computer Q Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing upward Q Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions QO If adisc is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart your computer If the Windows Security window appears click Restart 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 156 for instructions Q If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following Q Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting button or the Fn F3 buttons respectively QO Double click the Volume icon on the taskbar and click to cancel the Master Volume Mute All and Wave Mute check boxes Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer Q If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and
45. O If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information QO Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack reattach the AC adapter and then press the power button to turn on your computer Q Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour OY Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase Q Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer lt 165 N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Set the date month day year Press the Enter key Press the key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the key to select the Exit tab and then press the F9 key At the confirmation prompt press the Ent
46. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGN BX700 Series ONLO ONLO Contents aea AUE e EFA T A EA PATEA T E TA E T EET E ee ee ee Se ATTO 6 Documentation eree rae a E A T A a AAE r 6 Ergonomic Considerations eria eaae aa aaae aeaa aaae a aae a E satiety velar aea oa a eaaa a a e EEAS 8 Getting Started PA E EETA T E T 10 Locating Controls and PORS smen io eeii iiai rdi eesi iiaee dees eai e asee aeia aieeaii ia ane i iaa i ains 11 About the Indicator Lights scarann een ne ee AAAA Aa neia FAAEA ATR AAA iA TAa Aa ha aAA A AAAA ES 18 Connecting a Power SOUICE pieren eae a aa a a a ea eT ea a paia eaS EEE AN E RAE arae NRE AE n ISa ia aaia 19 Using ithe Baten Pack ecscceelecrctestsces egectvedegtvceuderetdeceteng cadens EE ERa a AEE ENEE Ee RAA ea AE EAE ASANTE EE 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 0 0 cccccceecceceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaaeeseaeeeseaeeesgaeeeeeaeeeseeeeesneeeeeiaeeeseaeeeseaeeteeieeeee 27 Using Your VAIO Computer is anian aiin ae anre a be ev nd sede cea let ea a a a T aad aea aaa eae i ara a eaat 28 Usmo ihe Keyboard ai ae nE RARA A eh cas ads eat AAA RE BG cas Gat ca E e S AAE Aaaa EA R AAEE ARAS 29 Using the Pointing DEVICE egitea i E N E A TA a a i a 31 Using Special function Buttons s isie eaei eaaa eea an eaaa aa aunt adele thay Cana aoea iaaa a aaraa laata 34 Using the Multi F ncion Bay orrors anans e A E E E EA EI N 35 Using the ExpressCard Modul si aiii eeen niine s iE aa iii aeia aa a ae ai
47. Sony Support Information page 207 or visit the Sony online support Web site Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer Q To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly Q Donot exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause the screen to malfunction To open the computer hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with the other To carry the computer be sure to hold the computer with both hands P o 2 e O Usea carrying case specially designed to carry your computer lt 155 p AVAN Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks m m m 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 floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with an adhesive label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk lt 156 gt AVAN O Prec
48. Touch Launcher allows you to run an application program or change the sound display settings with the buttons on the launcher window For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 WACO lt 221 gt Support Options VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 VAIO Video amp Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software This software enables you to import and export your media files to or from a DVD digital still camera or camcorder For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 VAIO Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 AVAN LO lt q 222 gt Support Options Xdrive America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a por
49. a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive Ooocvoovdo Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk drive is damaged the data cannot be restored lt 161 gt AVAN O Precautions On Updating Your Computer Confirm that the latest updates have been installed on your computer using the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently To confirm that they have been installed on the computer follow these steps for each software application Windows Update Click Start point to All Programs click Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions QO VAIO Update 3 Click Start point to All Programs and VAIO Update 3 click VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions If you have not yet installed the latest updates install them with the above software To download and install the updates on the computer the computer must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 49 lt 162 gt N N O Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple s
50. a n 39 Using the Memory Stick Media ccccecceeeceeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeseaeeeeaaeeegaaeeseaeesaaeesgaeeseaaeesseeeseaeeeseiaeeesaees 42 Using Other Memory CardS c ccccccceeeceeeeeneeeceeeeseaeeeeeaeeeseaeeeeeaeeeseaeeeegeaeescaaeeegaaeeseaeeseaeeessaeesesaeesseeeseaeeeseneeeesinees 46 Using ithealNte rn eticscecher steed we eaea EEEE i EAEE TEE ENS ER EEEO reset tunis chin a N EERE ES EE 49 Using Wireless LAN WLAN J orccain ar a a T A A E E E T 51 Using the Bluetooth Functionality eearri ee e ea a a E a E S A A a E a 58 IWAN TC Using Peripheral Device Sierens Sete anei aana ae aeaee a aaa Kaak aaa a a A AAN tte saves ves SALE Kaena eens da eee beh ia Eataa eee 66 Using ihe Ophical Dise Drivers eaire r ri a ee a R a r a a e ea rA a ES a laces dteees 67 Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station c cccccccssecceecesneeeeseseaeeeeeeceaeeeeeseeeeeeseseeeeeeesseesesessesieeeeesenaees 77 Connecting External Speakers rosina ei ne E aaea Eaa a R a araa ARa Eee che causeigresd AENT AEE KRANER AE 90 Connecting an External Display ccccccscccccssssscceeseseeeeeeeseeeeeeseeneeeeeeseeaeeeeeseeaeeeessecaeeeesseesaeeeeeseeaeeeesessnaeesesesnaeess 91 Selecting Display Modes ricccoriieiiii eeina e EAE i E AN A A E A EEEE MAA i Ai 96 Using the Multiple Monitors Function cccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeceneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeee eee ceeeaaaaeeeeeeeeeeseeeeccaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 98 Connecti
51. able 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station The monitor VGA port on the computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station 3 Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 lt 96 N N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display desktop monitor etc is connected to your computer The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer See the online Specifications for detailed information on the video controller If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 98 for more information To select a display The monitor VGA port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station Models with the ATI video controller Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 29 for more information When the computer has an external display connected you can change the Main Clone setting as follows 1
52. access point may increase the communication speed lt 54 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home Q Ifthe wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected Q If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer wireless LAN equipment M lt 55 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc I You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth which is used for the IEEE 802 11a standard on ad hoc networks The IEEE 802 11n standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth is not available on ad hoc networks 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up 2 Double click W E g on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 3 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections 5 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 6 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Pr
53. al display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not expand a single window across two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display lt 99 N N O Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode The monitor VGA port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station To find which video controller your model includes see the online Specifications Models with the ATI video controller 1 Right click on the desktop and select ATI CATALYST Control Center 2 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right click on the desktop to display the context menu 2 Click the menu item for graphic properties 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings OAC IO lt 100 gt Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use an external microphone you need to plug in an external microphone not supplied and configure your default rec
54. ality communicate freely with each other through a network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a Local Area Network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need 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 which means that you can communicate between a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up wireless LAN and wireless WAN functionalities For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help see Non printed Documentation page 7 Q Other models available in USA See the appropriate help files for information about accessing wireless networks using either the Intel PROSet Wireless Manager utility or the Windows ZeroConfig utility which is the wireless manager provided by Windows Other models available in Canada and Latin American countries or areas See the following for setting up wireless LAN functionality lt 52 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer ay In some countries using W
55. arge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery pack the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges When the battery pack is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery pack is running out of power Double blinks The battery pack is charging Off The computer is using AC power Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge lt 25 gt N N O Getting Started When the battery pack is running out of power both the battery and power indicator lights blink Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights star
56. autions On Handling Discs Q Do not touch the surface of the disc OY Do not drop or bend the disc QO Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below QO Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Never affix an adhesive label to a disc This will affect the use of the disc irreparably lt 157 AV AN O Precautions On Using the Battery Pack QO Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight QO Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Q Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time m This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries While the battery pack is in use or being charged heat builds up
57. bleshooting Why doesn t my screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your screen to turn off Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears lt 171 a N N O Troubleshooting System Security How can protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing one of the following The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to your computer whenever it is connected to the Internet Q The Windows Updates web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates To use the Automatic Updates feature 1 Connect to the Inte
58. ck Press the Ser Lk key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off The Ser Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Bluetooth technology 3 Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled Wireless WAN llluminates when the wireless WAN functionality is enabled On selected models only lt 19 gt N N O Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer Using the AC Adapter A Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer or on the optional multi function bay docking station The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter lt 20 gt N N O Getting Started a To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use your computer for a
59. computer using AC power When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should I recharge the battery pack Q When the battery level falls below 10 percent Q When both the battery and power indicators blink Q When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should replace the battery pack If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm No it is normal for the battery pack to be warm when it is powering your computer lt Le N N O Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 138 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the Hibernate tab
60. d Wireless LAN devices using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with each other because the frequencies are different The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the
61. d about the supported disc media To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the desired DVD software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software lt 77 gt AVAN O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station Attaching a multi function bay docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer and an external display A multi function bay docking station is not supplied with your computer and is available as an optional accessory lt 78 gt Using Peripheral Devices Locating Ports on the Multi Function Bay Docking Station Right 1 DC IN indicator D Illuminates when the multi function bay docking station is CHARGE powered o 2 Battery CHARGE indicator age Fast blinks The battery pack is improperly inserted or incompatible with the computer UNDOCK Double blinks The battery pack is charging 6 a Off The battery pack is fully charged IN USE indicator page 84 UNDOCK button page 84 PUSH RELEASE button page 84 Security slot Insert an optional Kensington lock to lock the LOCK UNLOCK switch LOCK UNLOCK switch page 80 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 102
62. dard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset If you have set the power on password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 121 AVAN LO lt 113 Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long At the confirmation prompt press the Enter ke
63. disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart a Aa ON What should I do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive Q Ifthe disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature OAC IO lt 200 gt Troubleshooting Audio Video What should I do if cannot use my DV camcorder If it is prompted that the i LINK device seems to be disconnected or turned off the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder Unplug the cable and plug it in once again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 107 for more information i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC perip
64. dition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard and or the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard IEEE 802 11b g is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth The IEEE 802 119 standard provides high speed communications faster than the IEEE 802 11b standard IEEE 802 114 is a wireless LAN standard using the 5 GHz bandwidth and provides high speed communications of up to 54 Mbps IEEE 802 11n is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth and provides high speed communications of up to 300 Mbps Actual communication speed varies depending on your access point settings and so on lt 53 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Your computer may employ the Intel Next Gen Wireless N technology compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g standard and the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard To connect the computer with the Intel Next Gen Wireless N technology to an access point using the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard the access point that supports the Connect with Intel Centrino program is required Employed only on models that support the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standar
65. dware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears A Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the device S Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Push the ExpressCard module release button so that the release button pops out Push the ExpressCard module release button a second time so that the ExpressCard module pops out o ON O Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot 10 If the ExpressCard module release button is still out push it back in all the way to the end lt 42 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage For the latest information about the Memory Stick media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http Awww memorystick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 8 GB that are available as of January 2007 However not all Memory S
66. e and management lt 130 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Important Notice Q Do not encrypt the Documents and Settings folder Encrypting the files in the folders containing basic user keys and others which are listed later in this section using the Encrypting File System EFS will disable you to launch your TPM software successfully and decrypt the encrypted data if Q The TPM software has been installed Q The platform has been initialized Q The EFS functionality has been enabled in user initialization process With the default settings the files in the folders below are prevented from encrypting by having system attributes Do not change the system attributes of the files in the folders below Q Folders containing basic user keys and others C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Infineon TPM Software 2 0 BackupData C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Infineon TPM Software 2 0 PlatformKeyData C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Infineon TPM Software 2 0 RestoreData C Documents and Settings lt account gt Application Data Infineon TPM Software 2 0 UserKeyData All folders are invisible by default In addition encrypting the following folder will disable you to log onto your system C Documents and Settings lt account gt Local Settings invisible by default Q Encrypting the archive backup and token files will disable emergency restoration Encrypting th
67. e information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 121 AVAN LO lt 116 Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the hard disk password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears if you have set the power on password enter your power on password Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key Select Continue on the warning screen and press the Enter key Enter the master password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long Enter the user password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Press the Esc key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 4 117 a N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the com
68. e password reset token and secret files will disable password reset UNIO Conner g Customizing Your VAIO Computer Do not encrypt the following folders and files There will be no way to restore the following folders and files or the archive backup token password reset token and secret files of your TPM software if you carelessly encrypt them Sony Corporation assumes no liability for any troubles and damages arising out of your careless encryption of such folders and files Q Automatic backup file Default file name SPSystemBackup xml Default path None Clicking Browse displays the My Documents Security Platform window Q Storage folder for automatic backup data Default file name SPSystemBackup The folder is created as the subfolder for the SPSystemBackup xml file Q Token file for decryption Default file name SPEmRecToken xml Default path Removable media FD USB memory etc Password reset token file Default file name SPPwdResetToken xml Default path Removable media FD USB memory etc Q Password reset secret file Default file name SPPwdResetSecret xml Default path Removable media FD USB memory etc QO Key and certificate backup file Default file name SpBackupArchive xml Default path None Clicking Browse displays the My Documents Security Platform window Q PSD backup file Default file name SoPSDBackup fsb Default path None Clicking Browse displays the My Documents Security Platform window
69. e to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder Q The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK ports Q The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device QO The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency Q An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed Q The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your software for more information Q Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer lt 108 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i LINK cable 1 not supplied into the i LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder A On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictur
70. ears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off If any are lit press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password lt 169 N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Q Make sure you have installed the latest video driver QO On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should do if cannot remember the BIOS password If you have forgotten the BIOS password contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 207 or visit the Sony online support Web site Why does it take time before my computer starts Q If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups Q If the TPM is enabled it will take longer before the VAIO logo appears due to security checks at computer startup lt 170 N N O Trou
71. ecifications for type of your optical disc drive bay unit Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports lt 70 gt Using Peripheral Devices PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD BD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD BpD R 9Y ROM cD cD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM RE 10 DVD 4RW P P P P PR P P pR 1 2 PR PRS PR 6 pPR s 4 R DL RAM CD RW P P P P PR P P P P P P gt DVD ROM DVD ROM P P P P P P P P P P P Blu ray Disc P P P P PR S P P P pp 1 2 PR PRS pR PR 3 4 PR7 1 Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 z Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 3 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge 4 Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported 5 Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording 6 Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording F Supports writing
72. emory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot that is compatible with both standard and duo size media For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the factory default setting and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer use the Memory Stick Formatter software See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media Avoid accidental erasure of your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause a malfunction lt 45 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Me
73. er Management When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power Click this icon to display the window showing your power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab To restore the default settings 1 Onthe VAIO Power Management tab click Advanced The VAIO Power Management window appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings lt 141 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management needs ranging from maximum power management to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the tab for power scheme settings Select a power scheme from the drop down list If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that
74. er consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 135 On selected models only lt 31 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is equipped with two types of the pointing device the touch pad and the pointing stick By default both pointing devices are enabled but you can disable one of the devices to suit your preference To change the pointing device settings see Disabling a Pointing Device page 33 Using the Touch Pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad Ck J 1 7 4 Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available on
75. er key 5 Select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 207 or visit the Sony online support Web site What should do if the power indicator Green lights but my screen stays blank Follow these steps 1 Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your computer screen still stays blank unplug the AC adapter remove the battery pack and leave the computer for about a minute Then reinstall the battery pack plug in the AC adapter and turn on the computer again lt 166 N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding Q If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start Turn Off Computer and then Turn Off Q If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and select Turn Off from the Shut Down menu If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power but
76. es stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK connection lt q 109 gt N N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied to the network Ethernet port on the computer or the optional multi function bay docking station and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port m E a N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 111 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 121 Using Tru
77. es you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information lt 209 gt N N O Support Options For users in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site you may call Sony directly In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services have the following information readily available 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the notebook and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktop 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the notebook or on the back of the desktop the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer The hardware component or the software program that is causing you the problem 5 A brief description of the problem lt lt 210 gt AV AY O Support Options In order to contact a Sony technical support representative call the following numbers QO In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 Q In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 Q In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 Q In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 511 6100 Q In Chile Sony answers 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 QO In Venezuela
78. ess the Enter key when the success message appears 7 Press the Esc key 8 Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key m ELA a N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people By setting the Windows password you can protect your user account from unauthorized access Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user account Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people if you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 121 To add the Windows password Click Start and then Control Panel Click the User Accounts icon Click your user account under or pick an account to change Click Create a password In the Type a new password and Type the new password again to confirm fields enter the password for your account Click Create Password oa kf WO ND A See Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password lt 4 120 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Wind
79. f any cables amp N y N ba sx n t MLY Wy 4 AVAN LO para Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you need first to set up the Bluetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Help from the menu Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off lt 64 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset is supplied with selected models for a video conference over the Internet using instant messaging software For details on using the Bluetooth headset see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset To connect the headset with your computer 1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds to turn on the Bluetooth headset 2 Press and hold the volume buttons for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in red and green 3 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears and Add New Connection Wizard automatically starts 4 Ifthe Add New Connection Wizard window does not appear click New Connection The Add New Connection Wizard window appears
80. g the Bluetooth functionality The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system 0D 0 0 00 00 00 Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer m Size of file being exchanged Q Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment Q All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations Q As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology video and audio may go out of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device AVAN LO eran Using Your VAIO Computer Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length S
81. ge 109 Ovovoovoovovovoodoeosno lt 67 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Using the Optical Disc Drive When playing or recording on CDs or DVDs replace the installed weight saver with the supplied optical disc drive bay unit See Using the Multi Function Bay page 35 for the detailed instructions To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive 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 upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently lt 68 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Before removing the optical disc make sure that the optical disc drive indicator 2 is unlit If the drive eject button does not work use the manual eject hole 3 See What should do if the drive tray does not open page 184 for more information Bo If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program lt 69 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs or Blu ray Discs depending on the supplied optical disc drive bay unit Check your sp
82. herals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions lt 201 gt N N O Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if cannot use Memory Stick media which were formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your hard disk drive to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible digital cameras Why can t write data to Memor
83. hesive label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Ovoovoovodno Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Oovovovw vo Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing the media Oovodo When using the Memory Stick Duo media do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to the Memory Stick Duo media Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components lt q 160 gt AV AN O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk drive 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 drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in
84. hut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off lt 28 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 29 Using the Pointing Device page 31 Using Special function Buttons page 34 Using the Multi Function Bay page 35 Using the ExpressCard Module page 39 Using the Memory Stick Media page 42 Using Other Memory Cards page 46 Using the Internet page 49 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 51 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 58 OoovoovovoovcodsoO lt 29 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard but has additional keys that perform model specific tasks Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching Combinations Feature Functions Fn F1 wireless switching Toggles among Bluetooth wireless LAN and wireless WAN functionalities Fn 4 F3 F4 speaker volume Adju
85. imultaneous use of the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values Q The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies QO As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices lt lt 61 aa N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered lt 62 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use o
86. ing sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen User Guide this manual and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may be supplied with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on screen help files You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http Awww sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil lt 208 gt AVAN Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifi
87. liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have occurred during the course of repair QO Incase the hard disk drive has to be initialized for example after the repair work the fingerprint templates will be lost You will have to enroll them all over again Q The maintenance and management of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management QO Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your hard disk drive See Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints page 128 for the detailed procedure lt 123 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Enrolling a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication functionality you must enroll your fingerprint s in your computer Z Set the Windows password on your computer before enrollment See Adding the Windows Password page 119 for the detailed instructions To enroll a fingerprint Up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled on a first come first served basis for logging onto your system using the Boot Security functionality If you share your computer with other people you may not be able to use your enrolled fingerprint to log onto your system 1 Click Start point to All Programs and Pro
88. ls It has 29 pins You can use a TFT DVI monitor only when a model with the ATI video controller is attached to the multi function bay docking station To find which video controller your model includes see the online Specifications lt 93 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone either directly to your computer or via the optional multi function bay docking station To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station The monitor VGA port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 on the computer lt 94 Using Peripheral Devices lt 95 N N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector either directly to your computer or via the optional multi function bay docking station To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug an RGB signal c
89. ly and try the disc again OAC I lt 187 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot write data to CD media Q Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver Q Stop using the keyboard QO If you are using a CD R RW disc with an adhesive label affixed replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage What should do if cannot write data to DVD media This Q amp A entry applies to models with the DVD RW R DL RAM drive bay unit only See the specifications of your optical disc drive unit and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs page 69 to find about the supported disc media Q Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Q Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work lt 188 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot write data to DVD RAM media using Windows functions This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs page 69 to find about the supported disc media Follow these steps to change the settings 1 Click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and
90. ly with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature lt 32 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device the pointing stick 1 You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the pointing stick in combination with the buttons located below the space bar The pointer 2 moves in the direction that you push the pointing stick The stronger you push the pointing stick the faster moves the pointer wet A UT 3 5 Action Description Point Push the pointing stick to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 5 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Push the pointing stick while pressing the left button Scroll Push the pointing stick up and down or sideways while pressing the center button 4 The scroll function is available only with applications that support a pointing stick scroll feature ay The tip on the pointing stick is a consumable You can replace it with a supplied spare cap when necessary lt 33 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Disabling a Pointing Device You can change the pointing device settings to disable the pointing devices To disable a pointing device 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Pri
91. mory Stick media out of the slot l Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media m 46 aa N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other memory cards You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards Q MultiMediaCard MMC QO Secure Digital SD For the latest information on compatible memory cards visit the Sony online support Web site regularly Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SD High Capacity SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 4 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory
92. mputer to write data to a disc Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result QO To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive you need to close the session before you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software m Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Do not switch to power saving modes while using the preinstalled software or any disc burning software Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged Oooovoovodo Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc Use of different disc burning software for additional data burning may cause a failure For example if you have a disc with data that you burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to the same disc lt 73 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Notes on playing
93. n page 211 VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 VAIO HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 lt i 220 gt N N O Support Options VAIO LAN Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 VAIO Media software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares about your VAIO personal computer The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your machine includes For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 VAIO Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc VAIO
94. n to DVD drives or Blu ray Disc standard in relation to Blu ray Disc drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 8cm disc writing is not supported To play copyright protected Blu ray Discs continually you need to update the AACS key Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates Region settings are required for Movies and BD ROM contents If the region setting and the region of the disc do not match playback is not possible Unless your external display is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard you cannot play or view the contents of copyright protected Blu ray Discs Some contents may restrict video output to be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at all It is strongly recommended that digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality lt 72 gt N N Using Peripheral Devices Notes on writing data to a disc Q Use only Sony recommended software which is preinstalled on your co
95. nada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Q VAIO Recovery Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide Q SmartWi Connection Utility Help Selected models only Provides information about setting up Bluetooth wireless LAN and wireless WAN functionalities To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click SmartWi Connection Utility 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help lt 8 gt AVAN O Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with yo
96. necting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse not supplied 3 3 4 D EE lt 103 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use T ly P 3 When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 104 N N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Confirm that
97. ng Floppy Disks page 155 On Handling Discs page 156 On Using the Battery Pack page 157 On Using Headphones page 158 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 159 On Handling the Hard Disk page 160 On Updating Your Computer page 161 lt q 150 gt Precautions lt 151 gt AVAN O Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen Q Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using your computer near a window Q Do not scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Q Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal Q A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images Q The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Q The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Q Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD sc
98. ng an External Microphone rsisi a aa E E TE a Eaa aest Eea ERE EAER ea aani 100 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB D VICC cee cc ccceeccceeeeeeeeeeseseaeeeeeeeceaeeeeeeseaeeeseseenaeeeeeseeeeeeeeseniaeeeesesaaes 102 COnnecting a Prier sorana a a a a a a a a i a a a a e a ea 105 Connecting am LINK DEVICE noacino nE a E T E T A E E E A TAE A 107 Connecting to a Network LAN cccccccssseceeeeenceeeseeeeeeeesceneeeeeseeeaeeeesceaeeeeeseesaeeeeseceaeeeesseseaeeeesecueeeeesseniaeeeesesaaes 109 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ccccceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeaeeeecaeeeesaeeeeeaeeecaaaeesaaeesaaaeeseaeeeseaeeeeseeeeseaeeesneeeseeeessieeeeeaees 110 Setting the Password ita svete vate ee bushel vase heeds ae aie n sos Aaa aa aa aea aaa sh Daletesdentla reatiethte dante die ale 111 Using Fingerprint Authentication sson e aR E E E ATR 121 Using Trusted Platform Module TPM cccccceeseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeaaaeeeeeaaeeeeseeaaeeeeseeceaeeeeensnaeeeeeeenaeees 129 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central c ccececeeeceeeeeee cence eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseaeeeeaeeeseaeeeseaeeeteeeeseeeeneieeeteneeen 134 Using the Power Saving MOdES wrci cceivetees even cgectcceneseeeeeetesvenecveesecedeneedeuedvedsrersndiedeecteei rhestetbneesaciesdeateeesceceeveadecues 135 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management cccccceeceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeaeesesaeeesaeesseaeeeseaeeeseeaeeseieeeseaes 140 Protecting
99. ngerprint logon fast user switching file encryption registering forms and more For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 Quickbooks Free Starter Edition Intuit Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Suite Sonic Solutions Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http support sonic com SafelT Digital Document Shredder SafelT Security Ltd Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www safeit com support lt 217 N N O Support Options SmartWi Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components Wireless LAN Wireless WAN and Bluetooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 SonicStage software Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software supports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CDs DVDs
100. nters and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse The Mouse Properties window appears Click the Device Select tab 5 Select radio buttons to disable the desired pointing device Click OK lt 34 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer Special function button Functions By default the S1 button toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output s1 s2 O CO to both and the S2 button places the computer in Standby mode You can change these button assignments S1 S2 buttons on the window for changing the S button assignments To display this window press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central AN D Turns the volume on and off Muting button lt 35 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is equipped with a component bay called multi function bay for hardware enhancement and is delivered with an optical disc drive bay unit Additionally you can purchase an optional bay unit and install it in the computer Available optional bay units are O Q Q Q HDD adapter bay unit for installing your PATA hard disk drive 80GB HDD bay unit CD RW DVD ROM drive bay unit See Using the Optical Disc Drive page 67 DVD RW R DL RAM drive bay unit See Using the Optical Disc
101. o battery pack installed do not attach the computer to the multi function bay docking station To attach your computer to the multi function bay docking station 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 and an AC outlet 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC IN port 3 on the multi function bay docking station 4 i Pm lt 81 gt N N Using Peripheral Devices 4 Gently push and slide open the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer UNLOCKO OLOCK CI gt lt 82 N N Using Peripheral Devices 6 Place the computer on the multi function bay docking station Bring the arrows on the back of the LCD screen and on the multi function bay docking station together so that the connector on the bottom of the computer comes in contact with that on the docking station lt 83 N N Using Peripheral Devices 7 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place 8 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position 9 Turn on the computer Be sure to use the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station Do not move your computer while attached to the multi function bay docking station this may detach the multi function bay docking station and cause damage to both unit
102. olutions Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Q Computer page 164 System Security page 171 Battery page 173 Internet page 175 Networking page 177 Bluetooth Technology page 180 Optical Discs page 184 Display page 189 Printing page 193 Microphone page 194 Speakers page 195 Pointing Device page 196 Keyboard page 198 Floppy Disks page 199 Audio Video page 200 COOUOCDOOOUOUOUODUODUDDEA lt 163 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting Q Memory Stick Media page 201 Q Peripherals page 202 Q Multi Function Bay Docking Station page 203 lt 164 gt N N O Troubleshooting Computer What should I do if my computer does not start Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Q Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged Q Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty Q If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on Q
103. ood recognition performance lt 126 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Logging Onto Your System To use the fingerprint authentication functionality in place of password entry to log onto your system you need to set the power on hard disk and Windows passwords and configure your computer for fingerprint authentication For setting the power on hard disk and Windows passwords see Setting the Password page 111 Logging onto Windows If you have set the Windows password you can substitute fingerprint authentication for Windows password entry To log onto Windows swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log on window appears For detailed information on logging onto Windows click Start point to All Programs and Protector Suite QL and click Help to read the help file Boot Security functionality If you have set the power on password page 112 and or the hard disk password page 115 you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer For detailed information on the Boot Security functionality click Start point to All Programs and Protector Suite QL and click Help to read the help file lt 127 N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Password Bank Once you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for Web sites in the password bank you can substitute fingerprint au
104. operties window appears 7 Select the Wireless Networks tab 8 Click the Add button The Wireless network properties window appears 9 Follow the on screen instructions lt q 56 aa N N O 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 not supplied for example the Sony Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point Wl lt 57 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information 2 Turn on the WIRELESS switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up 3 Double click W E g on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet do
105. ording device before using it To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use lt 101 gt N N Using Peripheral Devices To configure the recording device 1 2 3 6 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Click Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window appears Select the Audio tab Select your default recording device from the drop down list under Sound recording To use an external microphone select Realtek HD Audio Input To use the built in microphone on your computer select Realtek Digital Microphone Click OK To adjust the microphone volume 1 2 3 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Click Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window appears Select the Volume tab Move the slider under Device volume horizontally to adjust the microphone volume Click OK lt 102 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following Q When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports QO Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Con
106. osing of your computer or transferring it to a third person it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your hard disk drive To erase the enrolled fingerprints 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab Press the key to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key The fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor is erased automatically after your system restarts lt 129 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module TPM The embedded Trusted Platform Module TPM provides your computer with basic security functions In combination with the TPM you can encrypt and decrypt your data to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group TCG and also called security chips Precautions on Using the TPM Q Although your computer is provided with the latest TPM security functions these functions do not assure complete protection of your data and hardware Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of the functions Q After you have installed the Infineon TPM Professional Package you need
107. ou are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off The volume may have been turned off by the muting button Press the button once again The volume may have been minimized by the Fn F3 keys Press the Fn F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Ooovcoo m If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information Q Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar What should do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers QO If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information Q Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled Q The volume may have been turned off by the muting button Press the button once again Q The volume may have been minimized by the Fn F3 keys Press the Fn F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Q Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar
108. ows Password To change the Windows password Click Start and then Control Panel Click the User Accounts icon Click your user account under or pick an account to change Click Change my password Enter the current password under Type your current password oa Aa ON Enter a new password under Type a new password and the same password under Type the new password again to confirm 7 Click Change Password To remove the Windows password Click Start and then Control Panel Click the User Accounts icon Click your user account under or pick an account to change Click Remove my password Enter the current password that you want to remove Click Remove Password oa Aa ON lt 121 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with additional convenience A small horizontal bar located at the upper right of the keyboard is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter Once you have registered your fingerprint s the fingerprint authentication functionality offers Q A substitute for password entry Q Logging onto Windows page 126 If you have enrolled your fingerprints for your user account you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging onto Windows Q Boot Security functionality page 126 If you have set the power on password page
109. p your computer or place any objects on top of the computer QO 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 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction COCouovovvoovodsd QO 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 air vents Q Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set lt 154 gt AVAN O Precautions Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur QO Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Q If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see
110. puter and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears if you have set the power on password enter your power on password 3 Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key Enter the current password once and then a new password twice Press the Enter key Press the Enter key when the success message appears Press the Esc key oOON OO RA Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 118 N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Removing the Hard Disk Password To remove the hard disk password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password 3 Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Password and press the Enter key 5 Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key leaving everything else blank 6 Pr
111. r the Windows operating system becomes unstable contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module QO Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following Q The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment Q Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power source that is battery pack or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage QO 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 Q Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD lt 145 NAIN Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Q Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from ESD
112. r the display output and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video playback change the display output to the computer screen and then restart video playback See Selecting Display Modes page 96 Alternatively you can press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 29 for more information The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In this case lower the resolution of the LCD screen What should do if my screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen lt q 190 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes O The LCD brightness setting adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is temporary and may be restored to the original setting when your computer returns to Normal mode from Standby or Hibernate mode To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps ane the following procedure you must have administrator rights on your computer Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click Power Options Select the tab for power scheme settings Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list On the VAIO Power Management tab select No change for LCD Brightness Click OK The preference for the LCD brightness adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is saved and the
113. re see Program Support Information page 211 lt 213 gt N N O Support Options Click to DVD software Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 Diskeeper 9 0 Home Diskeeper Corporation Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www diskeeper com support support asp InstantOn InterVideo Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Intel PROSet Wireless Software Intel Corporation Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http support intel com lt 214 N N O Support Options LocationFree Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Office Ready Office Ultimate Microsoft Corp Q For users in USA and Canada Web site ht
114. reen lt q 152 gt AV AN O Precautions On Using the Power Source Q See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model Q Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder QO You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Ovoovoovodno Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction lt q 153 AV AN O Precautions On Handling Your Computer Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer QO If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again OY Do not dro
115. resuming To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively you can follow these steps to place the computer into Hibernate mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Hibernate Z When your computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off UNIO Saia Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode Press the power button The computer returns to its normal state If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode lt 140 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life For more information on VAIO Power Management see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software Activating VAIO Pow
116. rnet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates To visit the Windows Updates web site 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Type http windowsupdate microsoft com in the address bar of your browser The Microsoft Windows Update and Security Warning windows appear 3 In the Security Warning window start installation and run Windows Update In the Microsoft Windows Update window select an installation type and follow the on screen instructions lt 172 gt N N O Troubleshooting How do I keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the taskbar If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appears 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon again The Norton Internet Security window appears If you have previously registered this antivirus software the Norton Internet Security window automatically appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates lt 173 N N O Troubleshooting Battery How do find the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 24 When is my
117. s lt 384 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the Multi Function Bay Docking Station Be sure that no devices connected to the multi function bay docking station are in use before disconnecting your computer Do not disconnect your computer from the multi function bay docking station when the IN USE indicator is lit Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer When the battery pack is running out of power disconnecting your computer from the multi function bay docking station may result in loss of unsaved data Do not disconnect your computer from the multi function bay docking station during video playback Be sure to close video playback software before disconnection Once you have completed the steps in To disconnect your computer from the multi function bay docking station page 85 be sure to place your computer off the docking station Use of the computer still on the docking station may cause unstable operations lt 85 N N Using Peripheral Devices To disconnect your computer from the multi function bay docking station 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals and then disconnect all connected peripherals 2 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch on the multi function bay docking station to the UNLOCK position E 86 aa Using Peripheral Devices 3 Press the UNDOCK button 1 UNDOCK
118. s between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information lt lt 182 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow Q The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other Q The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether Q Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected Q Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected Q Note that
119. sses when using a PAN Why can t use the Bluetooth functionality when log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode If the device to which you want to connect supports Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User mode only you cannot establish a connection from your computer Why can t use the Bluetooth utility software when switch a user If you switch a user without logging off your system the Bluetooth utility software will not work successfully Be sure to log off before switching a user To log off from your system click Start and then Log Off lt 184 N N O Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 156 for instructions What should I do if the drive tray does not open Make sure your computer is on QO Press the drive eject button Q If the drive eject button does not work click Start and then
120. station does not work on the battery pack installed in your computer Why can t use the device connected to the printer port The printer port 2 on the multi function bay docking station is internally connected to the USB and should be used for a printer only Why can t use my TFT DVI monitor connected to the DVI D port The DVI D port is enabled only when a model with the ATI video controller is attached to the multi function bay docking station lt 204 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot print a document m Q Make sure the printer driver supports Windows XP Ask the manufacturer of your printer for the driver that supports Windows XP The printer port 24 on the multi function bay docking station is internally connected to the USB Follow these steps to check the printer port settings oa fF wWN 7 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Printers and Faxes Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Check if the check box for USB001 is selected If another check box is selected click the box for USB001 Click OK If the above procedure does not work right click the printer icon and select Delete on the window in step 4 above to delete the printer Then install the printer driver once again lt q 205 gt N N Troubleshooting Q If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with yo
121. sted Platform Module TPM page 129 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 134 Using the Power Saving Modes page 135 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 140 Protecting the Hard Disk page 142 Oovoovooovo do UNIO compe g Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer power on password and hard disk password Once you have set the power on password you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your hard disk drive If you set the hard disk password no other users will be able to access the data without knowing the password even if the password protected hard disk drive is installed in another computer AVANO lt 112 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on password machine password and user password The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for other stan
122. sts the built in speaker volume To increase the volume press Fn F4 and then or gt or keep pressing Fn F4 To decrease the volume press Fn F3 and then or or keep pressing Fn F3 Fn F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen To increase lightness intensity press Fn F6 and then or gt or keep pressing Fn F6 To decrease lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then or or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn 0 G F7 display output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore your computer s screen view ay The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with a higher resolution This key combination may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution When your computer s screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view Fn Q F10 zoom lt lt 30 aa Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations Feature Functions Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of pow
123. system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturers instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 11 About the Indicator Lights page 18 Connecting a Power Source page 19 Using the Battery Pack page 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 27 COoovod lt 7 a N N O Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications It may also vary depending on the country or area of your residency lt 12 gt Getting Started Front Built in microphone monaural LCD screen page 151 Pointing stick page 32 Keyboard page 29 Power button Touch pad page 31 Built in speakers stereo WIRELESS switch page 51 Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot page 43 Media Access indicator page 18 SD memory card slot page 46 Power indicator page 18 Battery indicator page 18 Hard disk drive indicator page 18 Bluetooth indicator page 18 WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 18 WWAN Wireless WAN indicator page 18 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities
124. t 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 pack wears out when the computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet lt 26 N N O Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK UNLOCK switch 1 on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch 2 hook your fingertip under the tab 3 on the battery pack and turn the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and then slide it away from the computer asvalad 4901 MOOTNN lt 27 gt AVAN O Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to s
125. tector Suite QL and then click Welcome The Welcome window appears Click Enroll now Follow the on screen instructions Z To read the detailed description click Help in step 2 lt 124 N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer If you have failed to enroll a fingerprint follow these steps to try again 1 Place the top joint of your finger on the fingerprint sensor 1 UNIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer Place your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor Scan your fingerprint from the top joint of the finger to the fingertip Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Fingerprint enrollment may fail if you move your finger too fast or too slow Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to scan your fingerprint You may not be able to enroll and or recognize your fingerprint s if your finger is dry or wet wrinkled injured dirty etc Enroll more than one fingerprint in case of inability to recognize the fingerprint Up to 10 fingerprints can be enrolled per person Note that up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled on a first come first served basis for logging onto your system using the Boot Security functionality If you share your computer with other people you may not be able to use your enrolled fingerprint to log onto your system Be sure to clean your fingertip s and the fingerprint sensor before swiping in order to keep g
126. ter away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access AVANO lt 178 Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow Q The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information How do avoid data transfer interruptions m When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information VANTO lt 179 Troubleshooting What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as
127. the selected power scheme appears on the tab If necessary you can change the items in the list for example the LCD brightness of your computer screen Click OK The power scheme has been activated o N Oa You must have administrator rights on your computer to set up a power scheme VAIO Peg z Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard Disk Your computer has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards You can select the sensitivity level of the built in shock sensor to set the appropriate protection level Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central 2 Click Security on the Categories tab and then Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings The setup window appears 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box Select one of the desired sensitivity level 5 Click OK For more information click Help on the setup window to open the help file VAIO HDD Protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to hard disk drives and user data It does not assure 100 data protection under any circumstances Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to Hibernate or Standby mode system recovery and
128. thentication for entering information required to access the password protected Web sites For detailed information on using the password bank click Start point to All Programs and Protector Suite QL and click Help to read the help file You may not be able to use the password bank feature depending on the Web site you access Using the My Safe Folder The encrypted My Safe folder is provided to protect your data against unauthorized access With the fingerprint authentication functionality you can decrypt unlock this folder to access your data Note that you need to initialize and create the folder before you use the My Safe folder for the first time For detailed information on using the My Safe folder click Start point to All Programs and Protector Suite QL and click Help to read the help file Using the Application Launcher The application launcher feature is available on your computer for launching your preferred application executable file that is assigned to one of your fingers with the enrolled fingerprint Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can launch the assigned application simply by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor For detailed information on using the application launcher feature click Start point to All Programs and Protector Suite QL and click Help to read the help file WV AN Te os z Customizing Your VAIO Computer Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints Before disp
129. tick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature lt 43 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and the content of the Memory Stick media is displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start and My Computer and then double click the Memory Stick media icon lt 44 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media Your computer supports M
130. tion of the screen For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 211 2007 Sony Corporation
131. to set a few TPM passwords on your computer Without these passwords you will not be able to restore any TPM protected data Be sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people Q Be sure to make backup copies of the latest emergency recovery archive file emergency recovery token file password reset token file and personal secret file and keep them safe and private from other people before sending your computer for repair The data stored in the TPM that is embedded on the motherboard may be lost or corrupted during the course of repair Q During the course of repair the TPM may be replaced even if there are no problems with the modules In such a case use the backup copies of the emergency recovery archive file emergency recovery token file password reset token file and personal secret file to restore the TPM configuration Q Be sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the hard disk drive before sending your computer for repair The hard disk drive may be initialized and returned after the repair work and in such a case you will not be able to restore the data on the hard disk drive using the backup copies of the emergency recovery archive file emergency recovery token file password reset token file and personal secret file Q The maintenance and management of TPM protected data must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenanc
132. ton until the computer turns off Remove the AC adapter and battery pack Try reinstalling the software Oooo Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support OAC IO lt 167 gt Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate mode To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart 3 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and select Restart from the Shut Down menu If the Windows Security window appears click Restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start Q This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 21 Q Ifthe symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest
133. tp support microsoft com 60 Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office The Microsoft Office 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com lt 215 N N O Support Options Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com MobiTV MobiTV Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http Awww mobitv com support support php 14 Day Trial Version of Napster Napster Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http Awww napster com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www symantec com techsupp lt 216 N N O Support Options Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor that comes with your computer Protector Suite QL supports fi
134. uble click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears N Oo of f 8 Follow the on screen instructions To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the WIRELESS switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss A For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive and must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F lt 58 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet 10 meters range in open space n Wireless WAN models See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for setting up Bluetooth functionality For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Help see Non printed Documentation page 7 Q Other models See the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click H J g on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option 4 Click OK lt 59 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on usin
135. unicate Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information Q Ifthe device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer QO To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer right click the Bluetooth icon amp 3 on the taskbar and select Options from the menu to open the Options window Then check if proper security modes are selected on the Security tab For details on the security modes see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software See Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device page 62 for more information lt 181 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer Q Make sure the other device is authenticated Q Your computer may not allow connections from other devices To enable Bluetooth device connections follow these steps Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar 2 Select Options from the menu The Options window appears 3 Check if Standard or Low is selected for the Bluetooth security level on the Security tab If a custom Bluetooth security level is selected click the Default level button 4 Click OK Q The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 10 meters depending on existing obstacle
136. ur computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes 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 AVAN LO aa Before Use Q Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well Q Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness QO Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor lt 10 gt N N O Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Before starting your computer for the first time do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer Be sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your
137. ur printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Printers and Faxes Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click the check box for Enable bidirectional support to deselect it Click OK N Oo OF fF WO ND This change to the settings will disable the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel Check the physical connections between the multi function bay docking station and printer the AC adapter and the power cord and the power cord and an AC outlet and then restart your computer VANTO lt 206 gt Troubleshooting Why does an error message appear when press the UNDOCK button or select Undock Computer from the Start menu When any device inserted or connected to the multi function bay docking station is in use you cannot disconnect your computer form the docking station Save unsaved data exit applications using such devices and then try again If the above does not work shut down your computer and disconnect it from the multi function bay docking station lt 207 gt N N O Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software Sony Support Information See the follow
138. xe to install the package To install this package you must have administrator rights on the computer You need to set a few passwords while installing Infineon TPM Professional Package Without these passwords you will not be able to restore any TPM protected data or backup files Be sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people To initialize and configure the TPM See the online documentation for detailed information To open the documentation click Start point to All Programs and Infineon Security Platform Solution and click Help on Security Platform The maintenance and management of TPM protected data must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management lt 134 N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Central utility allows you to consult system information and to specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a standard user lt 135 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use
139. y The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen Select Password when Power On under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key AVANO ACi a Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the current password for Enter Password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key AVANO lt 115 m Customizing Your VAIO Computer
140. y Stick media Some versions of Memory Stick media are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off lt q 202 gt N N O Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if cannot connect a USB device Q If applicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check if the battery is charged If you are using a printer check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet QO Try using another USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Q See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device Q Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all Q USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub lt 203 gt N N O Troubleshooting Multi Function Bay Docking Station What should do if cannot use the devices connected to the multi function bay docking station Be sure to use the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station to connect the docking station to a power source The multi function bay docking
141. your computer Q Make sure the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click System The System Properties window appears VANO lt 186 Troubleshooting 4 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a listing of your computer s hardware devices appears If an X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers 5 Double click the optical disc drive device to open the submenu 6 Double click the listed drive and select the Properties tab 7 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not selected You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 8 Click OK to close the window Q Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction Q If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive Q If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Q Make sure your computer is running on AC power supp

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