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1. Click Close Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pops out Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot 10 If the PC Card release button is still out push it back in m 56 Using Your VAIO Computer m 57 us 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 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 Hereinafter referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot lt 58 on N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module Your computer is delivered with a slot protector in the ExpressCard slot Remove the slot protector before you use the slot for the first time Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot n You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard
2. PC Cards page 143 Audio Video page 144 Memory Stick Media page 145 D D D DO D O D D O D D O Oc DCoOOUDU Peripherals page 146 m EI N N O Troubleshooting Computer What should I do if my computer does not start C 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 optical disc drive is empty Q If your computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on Q Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Q Disconnect the AC adapter Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and 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 CQ Remove any extra memory modules you may have inserted since purchase Q Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only genuine Sony AC adapter which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer CQ Make sure your computer is not in Standby mode by pressing the power button m 116 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 your computer screen follow thes
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4. VAIO Animation Logo and press the Enter key to proceed with the setting Hiding the VAIO animation logo will also turn off the startup sound m 122 gt N N O Troubleshooting System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to the computer s security How can protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates Connect to the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates m 123 a 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 Inte
5. When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the CD burning software Never affix an adhesive label to discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably Ooocvooueod Use only the preinstalled writing software Use of any other software may cause module confliction and result in an error lt 46 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should follow these recommendations QO Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie OY Donot use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause your computer to malfunction C Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before playing a disc Q Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Q Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is playing a DVD Region codes indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that
6. ii Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 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 5 Onthe password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key When confirmation to save the changes is prompted press the Enter key 6 Press the or gt key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen confirm that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key m 39 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears Select the desired control item and change the sett
7. Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless keyboard as this may create interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not mix old used and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard Always use the same type and manufacture of battery Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries Using incompatible batteries or mixing used new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard m 30 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries 1 into the battery compartment 2 on the bottom of the wireless keyboard Turn on the computer Slide the POWER switch 3 at the top of the keyboard to the ON position Press the CONNECT button 4 on the back of the computer Press the CONNECT button 5 on the bottom of the keyboard The connect indicator Y turns on in the indicator window on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard If not repeat the procedure c1 ON Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other If the wireless keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer the connect indicator Y will turn off This could indicate that the connection b
8. 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 supply and try the disc again m 135 a N N O Troubleshooting What should do if cannot write data to CD media QO Do not launch any software application or allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver Do not use the keyboard CQ Do not use a CD R RW disc that has an adhesive label affixed to it This could cause a write error or other damage What should do if cannot write data to DVD media Q Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Q Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your computer s built in DVD recorder Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work What should I do if cannot write data to DVD RAM media using Windows functions Follow these steps to change the settings 1 Click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties Click the Recording tab Click to cancel the Enable CD recording on this drive check box Click OK a Ff 0 N Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box disables writing data to CD R and CD RW discs To write data to such discs make sure to select thi
9. EN Num lock Turns on while in the Num Lock state Y Connect Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in place to indicate that the keyboard is ready for use page 30 Caps lock Turns on while in the Caps Lock state Scroll lock Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state m 28 gt Using Your VAIO Computer 1 Keyboard feet Flip open to adjust the keyboard angle 2 CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the main unit 3 Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries N 0 m 29 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Four AA alkaline batteries are supplied with your computer for use in the wireless keyboard Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard To connect your wireless keyboard it must be located within a range of 30 cm to 1 m from the computer To maintain good communication operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard 10 m from your computer Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard
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11. Help amp Training This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center Q Important information about your computer in the form of notices and announcements In My Club VAIO you can also find Q Accessories Want to expand the capabilities of your computer Click on this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories O Software Feeling creative Click this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options Wallpapers Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO wallpapers QO Links Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO web sites m 10 gt AV AN O Before Use Help and Support Center Help and Support Center is a comprehensive resource for practical advice tutorials and demonstrations to help you learn to use Microsoft Windows XP and your computer Use the Search feature Index or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources including those that are on the Internet To access Help and Support Center click Start and then Help and Support Or go to the Help and Support Center by pressing the Microsoft Windows key ag and the F1 key Further Sources Q Consult the help files on the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting Q Go to www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software m lr AV AN O Before Use Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible y
12. does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off What should do if Windows does not start showing a message when start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator on the wireless keyboard are off If any are lit press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Qa m Q Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Make sure you have installed the latest video driver On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed m 120 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot remember the BIOS password If you have forgotten the BIOS password contact VAIO Link to reset it A reset fee will be charged Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security che
13. installed on your model refer to the online Specifications Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance m 98 NAIN O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you wantto 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 The number of available slots depends on the configuration of your model Notes on adding removing memory modules QO Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty CQ Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer or Windows becomes unstable contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module C Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following Q The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment QO Turn off your computer and disconnect the system from its power source that is AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the computer Failure to do so may result in p
14. module 1 Push the ExpressCard slot protector to pop it out 2 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 3 Hold the ExpressCard module with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the ExpressCard slot 4 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module 1 into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot m 59 Using Your VAIO Computer Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module Before moving your computer make sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector 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 m 60 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 n To remove an ExpressCard module 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 f
15. read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see On Handling Discs page 110 for instructions on how to clean it What should do if the disc does not slide out Make sure your computer is on QO Press the drive eject button Q If the disc drive eject button does not work click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu O Try restarting your computer m 133 a N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot play a CD or DVD properly on my computer C Make sure the disc was inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you Q Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions Q Ifa CD or DVD is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager window 2 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 110 for instructions Q If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound do any of the following Q Double click the Volume icon on the t
16. the contents by 25 When magnification reaches 200 it goes back to 100 If the Internet Explorer window is minimized or hidden behind another window pressing this button will bring the window into the foreground S3 Opens the Media Center Start menu You can change these button assignments with VAIO Control Center See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 89 and find out more in its help file Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example m 27 gt Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Standby button 8 Windows key Provides for the lower level of power consumption Displays the Start menu For details on power management see Using the Power Saving 9 Applications key Modes page 90 Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications 6 POWER switch 0 Directional arrow keys Slide the POWER switch to turn on and off the wireless keyboard Move the pointer on the computer screen 7 Indicators 11 Numeric keypad dwa al Battery dwara turns on while the AA batteries for the Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to d 4 when the math calculations batteries wear out
17. the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled Q The speaker volume may have been turned off Press the MONITOR OFF button on the front of your computer or press the muting button on the wireless keyboard Q The muting button on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed Press the button once again Q The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard Press the other to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound OY Check the volume controls in Windows m 141 gt N N O Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong QO The language layout of the wireless 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 Q To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should do if my computer does not recognize my keyboard CQ Make sure the POWER switch at the top of the wireless keyboard is in the ON position Q Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Q Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then the wireless keyboard to re establish the connection between the two devices What should I do if can
18. to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a and 802 11g multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802 11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802 11b or g standard cannot communicate because the frequencies are different IEEE 802 11b The standard speed is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up IEEE 802 11a g The standard speed is 54 Mbps or about 5 times faster than a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11b standard m 71 gt Using Your VAIO Computer 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 u
19. 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 147 9 N N O Support Options Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your computer Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below See Documentation page 7 for details on the printed and non printed documentation supplied with your computer as well as further sources of reference Q Go to the help files that accompany your software for instructions on using the software Q Use the search functionality in Help and Support Center by pressing the Microsoft Windows key ag and the F1 key QO VAIO Link web site if you have any problem with the computer you can access the VAIO Link web site for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com Q e Support This interactive part of our web site http www vaio link com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the internet Using a personalized account you can log your technical queries with ease Q VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the printed and non printed documentation Q Visit the other Sony web sites Q www club vaio com if you want to know more about VAIO and become part of the growing V
20. you can play this DVD in most regions of the world is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on your computer If you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is running restart the software or eject the disc and re insert it to make the new setting effective QO Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the DVD drive are out of warranty O If Wireless LAN is activated playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in audio and video Q When you are playing a DVD video or audio and you want to remove a USB device such as USB compatible speakers make sure you stop the DVD first Removing a USB compatible device during DVD video or audio playback may cause a malfunction m 417 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 2 Ifnothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the desired CD software such as the SonicStage software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option lt 48 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action and then click OK 2 Rig
21. your computer Oovovovovo vo m 100 N N O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices 2 Remove the back panel cover 1 unplug the computer and then disconnect all peripheral devices 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Remove the back panel cover 1 vore pudet M Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Unscrew the screw 2 and remove the memory module compartment cover 3 6 Touch a metal object such as the chassis frame to discharge static electricity 7 Remove the memory module Q Pullthe latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging m 102 gt N N O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 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 10 Replace the memory module compartment cover and tighten the screw 11 Plug the computer connect all peripheral devices replace the back panel cover and then turn on the computer AVANO m 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the compute
22. 113 AV AN O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk Ooocvoovdo Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored m MEE N N O Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link Computer page 115 System Security page 122 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 124 Internet page 127 Networking page 129 CDs and DVDs page 132 Display page 136 Printing page 137 Microphone page 138 Mouse page 139 Speakers page 140 Keyboard page 141 Floppy Disks page 142
23. AIO community Q www sonystyle europe com for online purchases C www sony net for other Sony products You need to set up an Internet connection before you can access the online features described here lt 148 gt N N O Support Options e Support What is e Support You have searched our user guides and web site www vaio link com but have not found an answer to your question issue e Support is the ideal solution for you Our e Support Web Portal is an interactive web site on which you can submit any technical query you may have regarding your computer and receive answers from our dedicated support team Every submitted query will result in a unique case number to ensure smooth communication between yourself and the e Support Team Who can use e Support All registered VAIO customers are entitled to unlimited access to the VAIO Link e Support Web Portal How can access the e Support portal When you register your computer you will automatically receive an email with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the email You are now ready to create your first case You can access the e Support Web Portal from any computer with an active Internet connection A complete help file is available on the e Support Web Portal to help you use our e Support Service Can s
24. C adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer AVANO iier Getting Started You can bundle the AC adapter cable along with other cables to keep them tidy Snap open the cable bundler route the cables through it and then snap the cable bundler back shut as shown below 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 long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 93 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming m 23 gt AVAN O Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off lt 24 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer Using the Keyboard page 25 Using the Mouse page 32 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 37 Using the Opt
25. E oo NI o gt e 5 e m EE s Getting Started Back 1 Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it page 20 Before removing the cover be sure to shut down your computer disconnect all peripheral devices and unplug the computer 2 Prop up stand Grasp the side ends with both hands and raise the bottom end as shown below to place your computer upright When moving or storing the computer you can simply push it back in for easy handling m 16 Getting Started Capture angle adjuster page 38 AUDIO INPUT L R jacks Connect an external device such as a VCR VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO port Connect an external device such as a VCR VHF UHF port page 50 Network Ethernet port page 84 DC IN port page 20 Cable bundler page 22 CONNECT button page 25 page 32 WLAN Wireless LAN switch page 70 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 79 Modem port page 69 Supports high full low speeds N E s A 0 mj o0o000000000000000 B g bdnnd donacud BE e e N e e e m 17 gt Getting Started Optical disc d
26. LAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a powerful network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a local area network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate between a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Regulations Guide carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition
27. OMb e M 148 m ME ou 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 Notice 2006 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement AVAN LO er Before Use ENERGY STA
28. R As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR s a U S registered mark ENERGY STAR m 7 gt AVAN O Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Guides are provided in PDF format which you can easily browse through and print out The My Club VAIO portal is a perfect starting point to use your computer a comprehensive collection of everything you need to get the most from your computer The user guides are collected under Documentation which can be shown as follows 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click My Club VAIO 2 Click Documentation 3 Select the guide you want to read n You can manually browse to the user guides by going to My Computer VAIO C your C drive Documentation Documentation and open
29. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGC LA series WAN Te VAI Contents Before Use eR eee ta tate rie EDU NR NS RR IRE ate T 5 Mult n 5 ENERGY STAR easier ee PT sages oath d posa rende n nica P p Ee E s dat a Ed eec A EHER 6 Documentation ipee ene UR eda UR uer cien p ated dai obti tube eee RERUM GER ERGRPERRE 7 Ergonomic Considerations 3 de ten REED ri ER P ERA BERE ER eri ec e a er er RR x rer Peta atra Re 11 Getting Started scans EET 13 Locating Controls and PORS eeaeee aana anakaa aan aana aaa adei en nnns een aa stress enn nns ennt sente nn sent senten nennen 14 About the Indicator Lights soian mieie t te et Cie ta i Ehe ied etc eb e o ia Pe me te e dap eden 19 Gonn cting a Power SOUErC8 in eem e RE gU e elt erg exces e gb n ce pe ion de ua vdd 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely sssssssssssssssseseseeeenen nennen een aaa aeaa rentes A ES aaki aaaea nnn 23 Using Your VAIO Computer sro eire oriri een ere RH ERE Legen uaa Pea ANTE Ra Ra CANTE RUNE t4 RE Va EARN ee ka ER e amine Pla Ante 24 Using gris Musei 25 Use 32 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera ssssssssseseseeeneeeenneee nennen nest nnne inns een nnn eit rnn ee tns entres ennt nnne nennen 37 Usingithe Optical Disc Drive i ned ee OT FE Ed e detected ie ir nda eges 39 Using the TV Function tena D du unm dde anm 50 Using P GO
30. Your computer has a TV tuner board installed along with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to enhance your computing experience Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV DVD and video viewing as well as music recording and playback To connect terrestrial or cable TV to your computer 1 Connect one end of an antenna cable supplied cable TV cable not supplied to the VHF UHF port on the computer 2 Connect the other end of the cable to your TV wall outlet cable service access m T os Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is supplied with your computer for using Media Center features including TV channel selection 1 My music button Press to view and listen to your music playlists 2 My TV button Press to view the My TV menu 3 Stop W button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session Pause Il button Press to pause media playback Press again to resume playback Forward button Press to fast forward media at three speeds Skip PI button Press to move media forward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video Replay I lt button Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and seven seconds of TV or video Rewind lt lt button Press to move media backward at two speeds Record button Press to begin recording Play B button Press to begin med
31. ae 110 On Using Headphones 0 1r die ted ra RE rc ek dete e RR runi epee CA RR ERE eee 111 On Handling Memory Stick Media ssesssssssesseesseenenenennnnn enne nnn en nnr sei tnn sen rns rennen nnns entres enne nnne 112 On Handling the Hard Disk sssssssssssseseessseeenee nennen nennen nnne e trennen rhs rennes rentre nn rns enn rnn eet rn nent rnn enne 113 VAI TPOUDIESMOORING C E S 114 COMpute ii t codo t docte bo Eon totu e Do PM tee nocte LL ue Le slt Eccc edt tail i utet 115 System Sec rity 5 o rent EE be nee cre i diee eee inm ad uae P Ee 122 Built in MOTION EYE GCaimera ite eet ite na teet dee ne tee ted acte de dunes ne e Eo e erg eO 124 nsi MEE 127 Mizuno 129 CDS ANG BID OPENED CM een ecetea 132 BIER 136 luli 137 Microphiorie tea t ee ER Ett ios tinte c Dg coti e eta det a a cedent 138 ium 139 Speake Shmona oe ttftt ttam ton Sehen eg 140 Musei 141 IOP DY ABI E 142 GENS ofc EP 143 Audio VIid6O 3 5 51e ttes peto dee ade a eot eor ete dta c t edet 144 Memory Stick Media esa aiana iei ande aiani aatan ada iadaa nennen ennt sni adaa iiaiai iea aeaea nnns intres nett araara aaiae tenens 145 Penpherals cS 146 SUpporkODptloris e ceo tee Re RE te E Der Tett Ltd a a a a 147 Sony Support Information 2 co rie TEE ERRERR UEBER REX UE ERE SEL ERE Fede ded Re SR ee ERR RR RE SURE 147 S SUPP
32. application may have caused dropped frames See the help file on your software application for more information Q There may be more software applications running than your computer can handle Exit the applications that you are not currently using Q The power management function of your computer may have been activated Check the CPU performance VANTO m 125 gt Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by the built in MOTION EYE camera flicker This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the pointing direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g LightSource Flickness etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if Q a shortcut key with the Fn key is used the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction m 126 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why can t use the built in MOTION EYE camera Q The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera Q Ifthe problem pe
33. askbar 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 your computer Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click System The System Properties window appears 4 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a listing of your computer s hardware devices appears If an X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers on D WACO m 134 a Troubleshooting 5 Double click the optical disc drive device to open the submenu 6 Double click the listed drive and select the Properties tab 7 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not selected You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 8 Click OK to close the window Q Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction Q If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive
34. ate properly you may need to replace the batteries When the remote commander has not been used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage m 54 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to your computer Inserting a PC Card Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with your computer You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 2 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card slot protector pops out 3 Gently take hold of the protector and pull it out of the slot 4 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing upward 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar lt 55 Using Your VAIO Computer Insert the PC Card slot protector to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card Before moving your computer make sure to insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot Z Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is inse
35. ckups Why doesn t my computer screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The originally selected VAIO s screen saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your computer screen to turn off Change the originally selected VAIO s screen saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears m 121 gt N N O Troubleshooting How can change the volume of the startup sound To change the startup sound volume 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears Press the lt or key to select Advanced Press the 4 or amp key to select Speaker Volume and press the Enter key Press the 4 or amp key to select the speaker volume at startup and press the Enter key Press the or gt key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears a fF 0 N 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer restarts and you will hear the startup sound at the specified volume level A You can also show hide the VAIO animation logo at startup On the screen that is displayed after step 2 above select VAIO Animation Logo or Show
36. ction window appears 7 Select the network you want to use 8 Enter the network key For more information about setting up an access point see the manual that came with your access point To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the WIRELESS LAN switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Z For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long m 78 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 79 Connecting a Printer page 81 Connecting an i LINK Device page 82 Connecting to a Network LAN page 84 Oovoo m 79 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 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 When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 80 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk
37. ctly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home Q If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected 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 t me m 73 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc 1 Turn on the WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up 2 Click Start and then Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 5 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab 7 Click the Add button The Wireless network properties window appears 8 Enter a network name SSID You can choose a 32 digit alphanumeric name 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down box 10 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop down box 11 Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button Some information becomes visible 12 Enter the network key The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters long You can choose whichever you want 13 Enter exactly the same network key again for con
38. d I do if cannot use my DV camcorder If the message appears to indicate DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the ports on your computer or camcorder Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 82 for more information n i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions m 145 s N N O Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if cannot open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the M
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40. drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction If the computer is off you can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 2 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer m 381 Be 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 v m 82 gt N N O Using Periphera
41. e Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port m 385 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 86 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 89 Using the Power Saving Modes page 90 Oooo Configuring Your Modem page 95 lt j 86 aa N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password will allow you to protect your computer from unauthorized access Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on password machine password and user password The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for other ordinary users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the pow
42. e CD Standard Due to the multiple formats of discs now available when buying pre recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc A Supports 8cm disc reading but not 8cm disc writing lt 45 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc C 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
43. e steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears Set the date month day year Press the Enter key Press the 4 amp key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the gt key to select the Exit tab and then press the F9 key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Select Yes and press the Enter key Select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact VAIO Link m 117 N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if the power indicator Green lights but my computer screen stays blank Q Ifthe orange MONITOR OFF indicator is on press the MONITOR OFF button Q Otherwise 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 and leave the computer for about five minutes Then plug in the AC adapter and turn on the computer again m ER a N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding Q Itis best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windows Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those l
44. emory Stick media using the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MagicGate Memory Stick media 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 lt 146 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 the battery is charged If you are using a printer check the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet QO Try using a different 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
45. en this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used MONITOR OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off Infrared signal Illuminates upon receipt of infrared signals Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc When the indicator is off the optical disc is not being used Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the Hard disk drive g computer when this indicator is on WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running Z You can change the brightness of the indicator lights See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 89 and find out more in its help file m 20 gt N N O Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter as a power source for your computer Before accessing the DC IN port You need to remove the back panel cover 1 Simply pull the cover off your computer Be sure to put the cover back on the computer when you are done m 21 gt N N O Getting Started 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 A
46. enuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction m 107 gt 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 Q If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again OY Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer n Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction D OCUCLUGUDDAOUOLZU 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 o
47. er 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 VAI i compu 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 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 key n 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 On the Setup Confirmation screen make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key VAN Co Eder
48. ersonal injury or equipment damage Q Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure QO Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD m 99 gt NAIN O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer QO Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge QO Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Q Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Q 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
49. etween your computer and the keyboard is lost Press the Fn key to check that the connect indicator turns on before using the keyboard m 31 gt Using Your VAIO Computer OFF POWER ON Z You can check the battery indicator dwara or d AJ in the indicator window on the wireless keyboard for its battery power level If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If the wireless keyboard is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage If you want to put the wireless keyboard in a more ergonomic position flip open the keyboard feet m 32 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to plug in and uses a light emitting diode LED instead of a ball 1 Left button 1 2 13 Click or double click the left button to select items To drag and di drop items hold the left button down while sliding the mouse then release the button to drop the item 2 Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down a page Press the wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse the scroll function is available only with applications that support it 3 Righ
50. firmation 14 15 16 17 18 19 Si 2 lt 74 Using Your VAIO Computer Select the check box This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used at the bottom of the window Click OK Your network name appears in the Preferred networks Click Advanced The Advanced window appears Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button Click Close Click OK The computer is ready to communicate with another computer If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers in the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same network name and the same network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure Hexadecimal a number representation using the digits 0 9 with their usual meaning and the letters A F or a f to represent hexadecimal digits with values of decimal 10 to 15 An ad hoc network does not support WPA m 75 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect from a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet right click Wireless Network Connection 5 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 Onthe Wireless Networks tab click Adva
51. general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature AVAN LO eae Using Your VAIO Computer Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick media When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Be sure to use a fine tipped object to move the tab on the Memory Stick Duo media re CD way LOCK oN LOCK Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch lt 63 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 page 18 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow 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 appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of the computer Be sure to hold
52. ht 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 AVAN LO paa Using Your VAIO Computer 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 To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the DVD software you want to use For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software m 50 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function
53. ia playback 4 Back button Press to return to the previous window m 52 s Using Your VAIO Computer 6 10 11 12 13 14 5 Volume buttons Press to increase or decrease the volume Recorded TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs In My TV window Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for your area Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection CLEAR button Press to backspace and delete entered text Standby button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to reduce power consumption My pictures button Press to view pictures or a slide show My videos button Press to view videos from your video collection More button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features Directional arrow buttons Press the 4 4 and gt buttons to move the pointer on the computer screen OK button Press OK to select the desired action or window option When watching full screen TV press OK to return to the previous channel Press OK again to switch between channels Channel Page buttons Press to change or page up down channels no number input required Lr P Start butt
54. ical Disc Drive page 39 Using the TV Function page 50 Using PC Cards page 54 Using the ExpressCard Module page 57 Using the Memory Stick Media page 61 Using Other Memory Cards page 66 Using the Internet page 69 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 70 DOOCDOOCODODDUDZACUO m 25 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions The VAIO Link web site www vaio link com also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard m 26 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless Keyboard 1 Function keys Perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key Fn F5 Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen Fn F6 Increases lightness intensity of the LCD screen Fn F10 Changes the screen resolution 2 Muting button Turns the volume on and off 3 Volume control buttons Increase or decrease the volume 4 Shortcut buttons Perform the pre assigned tasks The default tasks are as follows 1 Launches or exits LifeFlow S2 Launches Internet Explorer When Internet Explorer is up and running press this button to magnify the contents in the A foreground Internet Explorer window One press magnifies
55. ing the folder for your language You may have a separate disc for the documentation of bundled accessories Printed Documentation Q A Setting Up Poster Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO Troubleshooting Guide Contains solutions to common problems Q Q Recovery Guide Contains an explanation of how to recover your computer s system if you need to Q Booklets containing the following information Sony GUARANTEE conditions Safety Regulations Modem Regulations Wireless LAN Regulations Bluetooth Regulations End User Software License Agreement and Sony Support services m 8 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 QO Specifications The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support Web site at http www vaio link com m 9 b gt AV AN O Before Use My Club VAIO In My Club VAIO you can find Documentation which gives you Q Access to the User Guide This manual explains the features of your computer in detail how to use these features confidently and safely connect peripheral devices and more QO Access to
56. ings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Z For more information about each option click Help on the VAIO Control Center window to display the help file Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a limited user m 90 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate To set the timer for the computer to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain period of time click Start and Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options and then change the settings under Power Schemes Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use 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 m Br s N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The orange power light is on in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Stand By A Alternatively you can press the Standby button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to place your computer
57. into Standby mode To return to Normal mode Press the power button on your computer or the Standby button on the remote commander If you press the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data In Standby mode inserting a disc will automatically launch Windows and may display a window for selecting your preferred software program to launch or may automatically launch a preinstalled CD DVD program Your computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the computer is not used for more than 25 minutes it will enter Standby mode To avoid this you can change the Standby mode settings VAIO idc Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change the Standby mode settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the Power Schemes tab 5 Change the System Standby settings m 93 s N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the power button The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Hiber
58. isted below may result in loss of unsaved data Q Click Start point to Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off Q If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu When the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Q If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Q If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from Windows Task Manager Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of data Q Remove the AC adapter Q Try reinstalling the software Q Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support VANTO m EF a Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 2 3 4 Close all open programs Click Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart the computer If this procedure
59. iting data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording lt 44 Using Your VAIO Computer PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable nor recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD BD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD BD R 9 ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM RE Blu ray P P P P PR P P P PR 2 PR PR PR 6 PR 6 PR Disc Drive id Supports writing data to BD R Version 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE Version 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB The Blu ray disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE Version 1 0 discs and Blu ray cartridge discs 8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported 9 BD R stands for Blu ray Disc Recordable in Version 1 1 format 10 BD RE stands for Blu ray Disc Rewritable in Version 2 1 format This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A Dual Disc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side Please be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a Dual Disc may not play on this product because it does not conform to th
60. l Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices Q Your computer is equipped with an i LINK port which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy delete or edit files Q 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 Q i LINK cables compatible with your computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end and VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end CQ The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency CQ 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 OS compatibility of i LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer m 383 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder 1 Pl
61. mation 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 oc Ff WO DD m 138 gt N N O Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work C If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer Q The muting button on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed Press the button once again Q The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard Press the other to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound m 139 gt N N O Troubleshooting Mouse What should I do if my computer does not recognize my mouse Q Make sure the power switch on the bottom of the wireless mouse is in the ON position Q Make
62. me Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use m 112 AVAN O Precautions On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not use the media in a location subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Ooovovoovodo Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Q Direct sunlight Q High humidity QO Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing the media Oooo Note the following when using the Memory Stick Duo media Q Be sure to insert a Memory Stick Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo adapter before inserting the adapter into the slot Inserting the empty adapter into the slot may cause a malfunction Q Do notuse 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 m
63. media is formatted with the formatting function of the Windows operating system the media cannot be recognized by other Memory Stick devices m 65 on 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 is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media m 66 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 SDHC memory cards are not supported Do no
64. n m 39 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc Be sure to attach the 8cm disc adapter to an 8cm disc before inserting the disc into the optical disc drive slot Turn on the computer 2 With the label side facing toward you slide a disc into the optical disc drive slot m 40 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer In Standby or Hibernate mode inserting a disc will automatically launch Windows and may display a window for selecting your preferred software program to launch or may automatically launch a preinstalled CD DVD program If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program lt 41 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc The drive eject button is disabled when your computer is turned off 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 1 Check that the optical disc drive indicator 1 is off 2 Press the drive eject button 2 The optical disc slides out If pressing the drive eject button does not slide the disc out of the drive restart your computer and repeat the procedure lt 42 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer play
65. nate To return to Normal mode Press the power button The computer returns to its previous state If you press the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically m 94 Customizing Your VAIO Computer A If you do not use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or resuming In Hibernate mode inserting a disc will automatically launch Windows and may display a window for selecting your preferred software program to launch or may automatically launch a preinstalled CD DVD program Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off a E N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Configuring Your Modem Before you can start using your internal modem not all modem are built in or each time you use your modem while traveling make sure that the country of the active location defined in the Phone and Modem Options dialog box matches the country you are dialing from To change your modem country settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Double click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options window appears If y
66. nced The Advanced window appears 7 Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close 8 Click OK 9 Close the Network Connections window 10 Turn off the WIRELESS LAN switch m 76 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 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 3E t m 77 gt 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 LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up 3 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections 5 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 6 Inthe right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Conne
67. not enter characters with the keyboard Q If you cannot use the numeric keypad the Num Lk key may not be activated Check if the Num lock indicator is off If the Num lock indicator is off press the Num Lk key to turn it on before entering numerals QO Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Q Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless keyboard as this may create interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly lt 142 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 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 Resta
68. nt If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information How do avoid data transfer interruptions a When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information VANTO m 131 s Troubleshooting What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices Q If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with built in wireless LAN may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches m 132 gt N N O Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to
69. on Press to open the Media Center Start menu Muting 1X button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound DVD menu button Press to open the main menu on a DVD Live TV button Press to view TV programs ENTER button Press to activate feature or action such as channel selection or return to previous channel This button s actions are similar to using the OK button 20 Teletext TV program mode buttons Red button Press to jump to the red shortcut link in teletext TV program mode Green button Press to jump to the green shortcut link in teletext TV program mode Yellow button Press to jump to the yellow shortcut link in teletext TV program mode Blue button Press to jump to the blue shortcut link in teletext TV program mode 21 Teletext TV program mode selection button Press to activate deactivate teletext TV program mode m 53 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Press inthe tab 1 and lift the battery cover up 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the remote commander 1 Align the battery cover to the remote commander 5 Press down until the cover clicks into place Z If the remote commander does not oper
70. ory card 3 Carefully pull it out of the slot lt 69 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable may not supplied Once you have set up your telephone cable connection you re ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 e N 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 To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears Click Next If the Location Information window appears follow the on screen instructions If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next Follow the on screen instructions m 70 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN W
71. ou do not see the Phone and Modem Options window click Switch to Classic View on the left side Select your location on the Dialing Rules tab 5 Click the Edit button to change the current configuration The Edit Location window appears Or Click the New button to configure your modem The New Location window appears 6 Check the country region settings and make sure it matches the place you are dialing from Pulse dial may not be supported in some counties and or regions 7 If you modified your location settings click Apply and then OK The Phone and Modem Options window appears 8 Check that your modem is listed in the Modems tab If your modem is not listed click Add and follow the wizard m 96 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer 9 Click Apply OK Your modem is configured Before applying new country settings please make sure your phone cable is disconnected from your computer vote Pudor Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee due to mishandling we recommend that QO You contact your dealer to install a new memory module C You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer Q You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and amount of memory
72. ou should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations Q Stable work surface Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment QO Position of your computer Place the display directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard pointing device or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons m 12 gt AVAN O Before Use Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards Q Viewing angle of the 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 While adjusting the viewing angle do not exert excessive pressure on your computer especially on the center of the speaker grill to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage Q Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirec
73. r 2 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center 3 Double click the System Information folder in the VAIO Control Center window 4 Double click the System Information icon in the System Information folder You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer m 104 gt AV AN O Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 105 On Using the Power Source page 106 On Handling Your Computer page 107 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 109 On Handling Floppy Disks page 109 On Handling Discs page 110 On Using Headphones page 111 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 112 On Handling the Hard Disk page 113 D D DO COCO CO0ODO m 105 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 i
74. r TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set lt 108 gt AVAN O Precautions Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur m Do not use cut or damaged connection cables m If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact VAIO Link Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly Do not grasp the prop up stand to lift your computer as it may damage the stand To lift or move your computer grasp the bottom corners of the main unit not of the LCD screen with both hands from behind the computer to avoid any damage to the LCD screen There is a risk of scratching the LCD screen for example with your waist belt buckle if you hold your computer from its front Oooo m 109 gt AV AN O Precautions On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Q Do not touch the front mirror plate over the lens of the built in MOTION EYE camera as it may make scratches on the plate and such scratches will appear on the captured images Q Do not let the direct sunlight get into the scope of the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer s po
75. rdware 3 Click Mouse The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Change the settings VAI pide Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built in MOTION EYE camera The built in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker Turning on the computer activates the built in MOTION EYE camera so the computer is ready for a video conference using such software Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera respectively Make sure that the camera is activated before using the software AVAN LO Dio Using Your VAIO Computer The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera You can change the capture angle of the built in MOTION EYE camera with the capture angle adjuster 1 on the back of your computer Push down or up the horizontal bar to adjust the angle upward or downward respectively until you see the live feed in the desired angle The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunctio
76. rial Microsoft Office Small Business Edition 2003 Trial and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection Adobe Adobe Acrobat Elements Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Elements and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Norton Internet Security 2006 and Norton Ghost 10 Try amp Buy are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation Roxio DigitalMedia SE is a trademark of Sonic Solutions WinDVD for VAIO is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Sun Java VM is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Google Toolbar Google Desktop Search Google Earth and Google Picasa are trademarks of Google Skype is a trademark of Skype Limited WebEx is a trademark of WebEx My Club VAIO uses Macromedia Flash Player software by Macromedia Inc Copyright 1995 2003 Macromedia Inc All rights reserved Macromedia and Flash are trademarks of Macromedia Inc VANO lt 151 gt Support Options All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Please see the online Specifications to see what software is available for your mo
77. rive page 39 Optical disc drive indicator page 19 Drive eject button page 41 o gt N E m 18 gt Left oO 0 e e N E e el s lee e S x r9 Getting Started PC Card slot page 54 PC Card release button page 56 SD memory card slot page 67 Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input Microphone jack Connect an external microphone Universal ExpressCard slot page 58 Media Access indicator page 19 Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot page 63 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 82 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 79 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities Supports high full low speeds m 19 gt Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power 5 llluminates in green when the power of the computer is on illuminates in orange when the computer is in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer wh
78. rnet 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 m RF N N O Troubleshooting Built in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor quality images Q The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera O The video memory of your computer may have become insufficient for displaying images from the built in MOTION EYE camera Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the LCD screen might help Q The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Q Ifthe problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality Q The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise Q If the front mirror plate over the lens is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the lens See On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 109 Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions Q The effect settings on your software
79. rom the system 5 Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click Close 7 Pushin the ExpressCard module toward the computer to pop it out 8 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot UAW KS potet 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 See the online Specifications to see which Memory Stick media types are compatible with your model and if there are any limitations CQ You can purchase Memory Stick media from the Sony Style website www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer QO Detailed information about which VAIO computers are compatible with which Memory Stick media can be found at www vaio link com Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of May 2006 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the
80. rsists you must reinstall the driver software for the camera Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click the Performance and Maintenance icon Click the System icon Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab Double click Imaging devices Right click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP VCC1 and click Update Driver oc 5 oWwv What should do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters Standby or Hibernate mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Q Do not place your computer into Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE camera Q If your computer automatically enters Standby or Hibernate mode change the corresponding power saving mode setting For changing the setting see Using the Power Saving Modes page 90 m 127 s N N O Troubleshooting Internet What should I do if my modem does not work CQ Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the modem port on your computer and the wall jack CQ Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Q Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct a 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 Star
81. rt c1 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 m 143 a N N O Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work Q Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting a PC Card page 54 for more information Q Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Q See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot your computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart the computer Why can t insert my PC Card QO Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a PC Card page 54 for more information Q You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card on your computer See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information lt 144 m N N O Troubleshooting Audio Video What shoul
82. rted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Restarting will restore the original state of your computer While the card is inserted your computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode We recommend that you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties window remove the software driver and then reinstall it Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information VAI Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove a PC Card cR o ON o n To remove a PC Card when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 6 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device
83. s and records CDs and DVDs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports m 413 gt Using Your VAIO Computer PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable nor recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW DL DL RAM DVD RW R DL RAM P P P P PR P P PR PR PR PR PR3 4 DVD RW R DL RAM P P P P PR P P PR PR PR P PR3 4 DVD RW P P P P PR P P PR PR PR PR 6 Supporting DVDxR DL DVD RW P P P P PR P P PR PR PR P Supporting DVD R DL CD RW DVD ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P DVD ROM P P P P P P P P P P P Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 ee Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge M Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording Wr
84. s check box You cannot add data to DVD RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to difference in disc formatting Attempt to add data to such a disc will re format the disc resulting in loss of the entire written data m 136 gt N N O Troubleshooting Display Why did my computer screen go blank Q Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in Standby mode press the power button on the computer or the Standby button on the wireless keyboard to activate the computer screen See Using the Power Saving Modes page 90 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 The LCD backlight of your computer may have been turned off Press the MONITOR OFF button What should do if my computer screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen m 137 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 infor
85. s 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 screen m 106 gt AVAN 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 You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Ovoovoovodno Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or g
86. se 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 access point may increase the communication speed m 72 gt 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 dire
87. sure another mouse is not connected CL Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed a Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then the wireless mouse to re establish the connection between the two devices What should do if the pointer does not move when use my mouse Q If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart your computer Q If the pointer still does not move do any of the following Q Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart your computer Q Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds When your computer turns off wait for 10 to 15 seconds and then press the power button again to restart the computer Q Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near your wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing your mouse to stop working properly CQ Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse as this may create interference causing your mouse to stop working properly lt lt 140 gt N N O Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if cannot hear sound from my 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 CQ Make sure
88. t lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness C Ventilation Make sure you leave at least 10 cm of space behind and at least 20 cm of space on each side of the main unit m 13 gt N N O Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 14 About the Indicator Lights page 19 Connecting a Power Source page 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 23 Oovoo RA 14 gt Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Front Built in speakers Infrared receiver Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for operations Infrared signal indicator page 19 Built in microphone monaural Built in MOTION EYE camera page 37 Power indicator page 19 Power button MONITOR OFF button MONITOR OFF indicator page 19 Press this button to turn off the LCD backlight and the speaker volume A You can change the MONITOR OFF button setting to keep the speaker volume on See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 89 and find out more in its help file 9 LCD screen page 105 0 Hard disk drive indicator page 19 11 WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 19 N
89. t 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 128 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 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 m 129 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 LAN swi
90. t attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot Do not force the memory card in or out of the slot The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the high speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as of May 2006 However not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility m 67 n N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot page 18 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow 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 68 on 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 is off 2 Firmly grasp the extended part of the mem
91. t button Press the right button once to display a context sensitive shortcut menu not always an active function 4 Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on and off This will help you save battery power b CONNECT button Press to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse 6 Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power AVAN LO ceed Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Mouse Two AA alkaline batteries are supplied with your computer for use in the wireless mouse Before attempting to use the wireless mouse you must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer and the mouse To connect the wireless mouse it must be located within a range of 30 cm to 1 m from the computer To maintain good communication operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse 10 m from your computer Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless mouse Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing the mouse to stop working properly Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns Avoid s
92. tch 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 oc 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 a Q Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using LC Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access AVANO m 130 gt 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 poi
93. the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Inserting the media improperly may damage your computer lt 64 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer ay Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO Duo 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 Avww memorystick com en You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media Avoid accidental erasure of your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause a malfunction Be sure to use the preinstalled Memory Stick Formatter software to format a Memory Stick media In case the
94. ubmit questions in my native language Since you are interacting with our e Support Team through a portal which connects you directly to our central database e Support will only accept and deal with queries submitted in English French or German lt 149 N N O Support Options Can I submit my questions at any time Yes you can submit your questions 24 7 but please keep in mind that our e Support Team can only treat your queries from Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do I know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an email notifying you that your case has been updated m 150 gt N N O Support Options Trademarks Sony Battery Checker Click to DVD DVgate Plus HotKey Utility Memory Stick Formatter Prepare your VAIO SonicStage SonicStage Mastering Studio VAIO Control Center VAIO Edit Components VAIO Media VAIO Power Management Image Converter My Club VAIO VAIO Update Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Internet Explorer Windows Movie Maker Windows Media Player Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows Media Center Edition MS Works Microsoft Office Student amp Teacher 2003 T
95. ug one end of an i LINK cable 1 not supplied into the i LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camcorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software n On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK connection m 84 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied to the network Ethernet port on the computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Your computer 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 exchang
96. urfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines that have half tone printing Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse as this may create interference causing the mouse to stop working properly Do not mix old used and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse Always use the same type and manufacture of battery Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries Using incompatible batteries or mixing used new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless mouse m 34 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless mouse 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below t 2 Turn on the computer 3 Press the CONNECT button 1 on the back of the computer m 35 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn over the wireless mouse slide the power switch to the ON position and press the CONNECT button Communication between the wireless mouse and the computer should now be established Step 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other Bo If the wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If the wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage VAIO pini Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Ha
97. wer state as it may cause a malfunction of the camera Q The built in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port Q Clean the front mirror plate over the lens of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the lens is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the plate as it is force sensitive On Handling Floppy Disks OY Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Q Keep floppy disks away from magnets Q Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Q 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 LP m 110 AV AN O Precautions 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 CL Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as ben
98. zine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Never affix an adhesive label on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably m 111 AV AN O Precautions Q An 8cm disc adapter exclusively designed for your model is provided for use of 8cm discs on your computer lt gt Q Besure to attach the adapter to an 8cm disc before using it on your computer Not using the supplied adapter or using a similar kind of the adapter with the disc may cause a disc recognition error or result in a stuck disc a damaged disc or a malfunction of your computer Q Remove the adapter from an 8cm disc when not using the disc Keeping the adapter attached may deform the disc O Do not leave the adapter in a place subject to high temperatures to avoid deformation Use of the deformed adapter with an 8cm disc may cause a disc recognition error or result in a stuck disc a damaged disc or a malfunction of your computer Q Not all types of the 8cm disc can fit into the adapter On Using Headphones Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volu

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