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1. eal 8 El al le e A e ex La co rm 2 On selected models only N Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick Pro high speed and high capacity capabilities lt 14 gt Getting Started 1 CAMERA OFF indicator page 19 CAMERA OFF button page 38 Mute indicator page 19 Mute button page 37 S1 S2 buttons page 37 Num lock indicator page 19 Caps lock indicator page 19 Scroll lock indicator page 19 Fingerprint sensor See the printed Security Features Guide for more information co 00 N on or e co ro On selected models only lt 15 gt Getting Started Network Ethernet port page 114 Modem port page 53 Battery connector page 22 DC In port page 20 a e N lt 16 gt Getting Started Right PC Card eject button page 44 PC Card slot page 44 i LINK IEEE1394 S400 port page 112 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 107 Monitor VGA port page 96 Supports high full low speeds o a oo ro saoo i Gate 3 4 lt 17 gt Getting Started Left Security slot
2. O4 em 4 3 1 2 The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter lt 21 N N 0 Getting Started To disconnect the computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time put the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 124 This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way lt 22 gt N N 0 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch 1 on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position C0100000 lt 23 gt N N 0 Getting Started 3 Slide the battery diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection 2 at either side of the battery compartment fits into the U shaped cut 3 on the respective side of the battery lt 24 N N 0 Getting Started 5 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet lt 25 gt N N 0
3. 2 Insert the memory card into the slot in the direction of the arrow on the media Do not force the card into the slot If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction 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 Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 2 When the card extends carefully pull it out of the slot lt 53 p N N 0 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 via a telephone cable not supplied Once you set up your telephone cable 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 Bes o N Z The 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 c
4. WATTS User Guide Personal Computer VGN BX Series SONY ONLO Contents Betore AE E e AEE AI E T ET E E ANTEE E T E EA F TA dace teen 6 Noticia aa 6 ENERGY STAR coin Adelia 7 Documentation O ca fasgidssetad gest S a sch suede seta yicts sata ANE E O E SAS 8 Ergonomic Considerations icon e da Rec 9 Getting Stamey ita aio dios aia 11 Locating Controls And PONS anaana cnn RR 12 About the Mdicator Litunia rta tai tedio 19 Connecting a Power SOU uti al 20 Using the Battery Pack iii A A id cet 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ooccnccconncccinnccccnoncccnoncnnanononono canon nn nan cn nan n anar rana n rn nan nar rn nar nnn nn naar nr naar nn nannennnnns 28 Using Your VAIO Computes icons dora 29 Using the Keyboard iseia a e eas R iii lid 30 Using the Pointing DeViCO ccoo E E E O NAAN 34 Using Special function BUttOnNS isei iiien ee arrei iie eiin eeii aoe aa iaa yena Lai eiaa ei a aa aea tienasi 37 Using the Built in MOTION EYE CaMera oococinoccconocinonncccnoncnnnnncn cnn carne nr nn nr SE EEn ranas 38 Using the Multi Function Bay ccoooocccccnnoccccccnononccononanoncncn nn non cnn nn rare n crear 39 Using PG Cards sucia da tan ira tio 44 Using the Memory Stick Media cceccececesceeseneeeceeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeseaeeseaeeecaeeecgaaeeeeaeeeseaaeeseaaeesaeeessaaesseaaeetsueeeseaees 48 Using Other Memory Cards ui A ds 51 Using the Interme t 3 cars een eek ate ea eee does ta 53 ONLO
5. To select the Multiple Monitors mode To find which video controller your model includes see the printed Specifications Guide Models with the ATI video controller Click Start and then Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes Click Display Select the Settings tab Click the monitor icon marked 2 Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option Click Apply and then OK If the Monitor Settings window appears click YES NO oO ON lt A N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right click on the desktop to display the context menu 2 Point to Graphics Options and click Graphics Properties 3 Select Extended Desktop from the Display Devices menu To change the primary and secondary device settings use the Primary Device and Secondary Device drop down lists under Multiple Display 4 Click OK If the Monitor Settings window appears click OK To deactivate the Multiple Monitors mode deselect the check box in Step 6 Ln You can also select and deactivate the Multiple Monitors mode just by pressing one of the S buttons if you have changed the button assignment to Multiple Monitors with VAIO Control Center For details on changing the button assignment see Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 120 Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode VAIO lt 106
6. Microphone jack page 106 Headphones jack page 94 Air vent Multi function bay page 39 Multi function bay unit eject button page 39 gt en S co N 2 lt 18 gt Getting Started Air vent RELEASE latch page 27 LOCK UNLOCK switch page 22 Multi function bay docking station connector page 84 a e m lt 19 gt Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power llluminates when the power of the computer is on blinks in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery llluminates when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery is running out of power and double blinks when the battery is charging Media Access llluminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used Mute 9X llluminates when the volume is turned off Hard disk O llluminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Num lock Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second t
7. Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place lt 74 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Ln If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program See the printed Troubleshooting Guide if you have problems using discs The location of the drive eject button depends on the model you purchased See Locating Controls and Ports page 12 ONLO m 75 be Using Peripheral Devices Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports Optical disc drive Plays Records to CD ROM CD CD R and CD RW DVD ROM DVD and most DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW and DVD R DL Double Layer CD RW DVD ROM CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer and DVD RW CD R and CD RW DVD RW CD CD R CD RW DVD m
8. Using Wireless LAN WLAN ooooconcccccnnonoccncnnnonncccnnnnnn cnc 55 Using the Bluetooth Functionality oooooooccc nnnocccconnncccccnnnnnnnconnnnnrnn cnn nano n cnn rra n carrer nr rre r n cnn rn r crac 65 Using Peripheral DEVICES iii A ide id da 72 Using the Optical Disc Drive rai eiai iiien eiii eea i a iia rae eiia tonda aa aa peaa Dai ratai a aa aea E alese 73 Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station oooniccnnnnccinnncccnnccanononncnnncccnno non nnnnnnnnn cnn nnn cnn nnn cnn nnn cnn nn cnnn nn nannnannns 81 Connecting External Speakers cooconccconicccnnncccconccnnnnnccnonncnnnn cnn 94 Connecting an Exter al Display cuisine E 95 Selecting Display MO deS ra t 100 Using the Multiple Monitors FUn ction o ooooccccnnnocccccnnanaccnnnnnnancnnnnnnancnnnn nano A A EE ES A a n cnn rn r cr nnnnnrnnn 103 Connecting an External Microphone ooooconnocccinccccnnancconnconanonononn non nn tuttun cnn rra nn eran anne nen r narrar n ran n rn nnnn ra rannnanns 106 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device ooocnccconiccconoccccnooccnnnnncnnancnnononnnnnn cn nann cn nnnn nn cnn rn cnnn carne n rca narran 107 Connecting a Printer reru i r cc 110 Connecting am LINK DEVICE account cal dad dase e ad dret cede 112 Connecting toa Network LAN coin 114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer coccccincccnncccnnnncccnnnnron nr nr 116 Setting the Passwords ea Wee Se burt cee A teeta ved eee gett latina sie 117 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO C
9. You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments a Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons AVAN LO E Before Use A 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 UA Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well QO Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work eff
10. application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera l The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal lines if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction lt 39 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Multi Function Bay Your computer is equipped with a component bay called multi function bay for hardware enhancement You can purchase a bay unit and install it in the computer Available bay units are A HDD adapter bay unit for installing your PATA hard disk drive A 80GB HDD bay unit QO DVD R Double Layer DVD RW drive bay unit See Using the Optical Disc Drive page 73 The multi function bay contains a weight saver at the time of delivery ONLO To change a bay unit 1 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 Click OK Click Close lt 40 p Using Your VAIO Computer lt 41 Be N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer 8 Push the multi function bay unit eject button 1 to pop it out 9 Gently pull the button to pop out the installed bay unit 10 Gently take hold
11. for detailed information on the video controller If you want to work on the computer s LCD and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 103 for more information al 101 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices To select a display The monitor VGA port on the computer is disabled when attached to the multi function bay docking station Models with the ATI video controller Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 31 for more information When the computer has an external display connected you can change the Main Clone setting as follows Click Start and then Control Panel Click Appearance and Theme Click Display Click the Settings tab Click Advanced Click the CATALYST Control Center tab Click ATI CATALYST Control Center The ATI CATALYST Control Center window appears 8 Click Displays Manager under Graphics Settings N Oo oO fF WN 9 Right click the main or clone display icon under Desktop and Display Setup 10 Select Swap display mapping from the menu 11 Click Yes in the Displays Manager Notification window lt 102 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Click Start and then Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes Click Display Click the Settings tab Click Advanced Click the tab with its name beginning with Intel R Click Graphic Pro
12. gt Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 Su Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use lt 107 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following A When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports A Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse 3 ay a The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on the computer As a result you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB port and you can start working tk lt 108 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB port The VAIO logo on the disk dr
13. icon and then press the headset power button The computer should now be ready to communicate with the Bluetooth headset lt 7 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from the computer 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon 3 on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears Select Disconnect from the Bluetooth menu Click Yes lt 72 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer Using the Optical Disc Drive page 73 Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station page 81 Connecting External Speakers page 94 Connecting an External Display page 95 Selecting Display Modes page 100 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 103 Connecting an External Microphone page 106 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 107 Connecting a Printer page 110 Connecting an LINK Device page 112 Connecting to a Network LAN page 114 DUODCODDDOLDO ou lt 73 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using the Optical Disc Drive If you purchase an optional disc drive bay unit it will be supplied with your computer When playing or recording on CDs or DVDs replace the installed weight saver with the disc drive bay unit See Using the Multi Function Bay page 39 for the detailed instructions To insert a disc 1
14. of Intel Corporation Microsoft Internet Explorer Windows Movie Maker Windows Media Player Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition MS Works 8 0 Microsoft Office 2003 SBE Try amp Buy and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection Adobe Adobe Acrobat Elements Adobe Acrobat Professional Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Standard and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated MoodLogic is a trademark of MoodLogic Inc Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition and Norton Password Manager 2004 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 is a trademark of Google Yahoo Messenger is a trademark of Yahoo SafeGuard PrivateDisk is a trademark of Utimaco Software 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 181 gt Support Options The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license O
15. of the unit and pull it out of the bay lt 4 2 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer 11 Insert another bay unit with the label facing up into the bay until it clicks into place lt 3 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer About bay unit protection against theft To protect the HDD bay unit against theft secure the bay unit on the computer using a security screw and L shaped screwdriver 4 Supplied with optional or supplied HDD bay unit accessories See the Specifications for details about accessories lt 44 p N N 0 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 the computer You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up 2 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 a 15 Using Your VAIO Computer A 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 inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recogni
16. power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 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 Select a power scheme from the Power schemes drop down list If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears to the right of Power Scheme 7 If necessary you can change the items in the list for example the brightness of the LCD 8 Click OK The power scheme has been activated Ln You must have administrator rights on the computer to set up a power scheme For more information on VAIO Power Management and Power Schemes see the help guide of the VAIO Power Management software lt 128 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Language with Windows XP Professional Windows XP Professional computers include the Multilingual User Interface MUI feature It allows you to change the English operating system some software applications and the keyboard layout into the language of your choice French German Japanese Dutch Italian Spanish Czech Finnish Greek Portuguese and Swedish It is important that you select the correct keyboard settings during the Windows Setup To select the corr
17. the Phone and Modem Options icon click Switch to Classic View on the left side Q We recommend you use country specific phone plug to plug the phone line into the wall jack because use of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality AU The computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other connected device may not function properly Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem O A Only DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency signaling tone dialing is supported A The internal modem is intended to be used for data and fax communications using DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency signaling tone dialing on the PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network networks in the following countries Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Greece Germany Iceland Ireland Italy Luxembourg Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland the Netherlands and the United Kingdom Q If the computer is equipped with the flexible modem connector cover do not pull it too forcefully lt ETA N N 0 Troubleshooting My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machin
18. use you cannot disconnect the computer form the docking station Save unsaved data exit applications using such devices and then try again If the above does not work shut down the computer and disconnect it from the multi function bay docking station lt 177 gt N N 0 Support Options Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your computer Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below See Documentation page 8 for details on the printed and online documentation supplied with your computer as well as further sources of reference A Go to the online help files that accompany your software for instructions on using the software A Use the search functionality in Help and Support Center by pressing the Microsoft Windows key ag and the F1 key Q VAIO Link web site if you have any problem with the computer you can access the VAIO Link web site for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com QO e Support This interactive part of our web site http www vaio link com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the internet Using a personalized account you can log your technical queries with ease QO VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the online and printed documentation Q Visit the other Sony web sites QO www club vai
19. General version 2 0 2 1 Supports 8cm disc reading but does not support 8cm disc writing Writing to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording Notes on writing data onto a disc A To make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc drive you need to close the session when you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software O 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 the computer while writing data onto a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data onto a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause the computer to malfunction 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 pre installed software and while using the CD burning software Never put stickers on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably Connect and use the AC adapter to power the computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged Some DVD players and computer s DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable models using the
20. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery is running out of power Double blinks The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power lt 26 p N N 0 Getting Started aN When the battery is running out of power both the battery and power indicator lights blink Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery The battery pack supplied with the computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator
21. IO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Z For more information about each option click Help on the VAIO Control Center window to display the help file Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a limited user lt 121 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the power source for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is i
22. VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is equipped with two types of the pointing device the touch pad and the pointing stick By default both pointing devices are enabled but you can disable one of the devices to suite your preference To change the pointing device settings see Disabling a Pointing Device page 36 Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device the touch pad 1 You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad A Y x zV al AN 14 Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touch pad to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature lt 35 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device the pointing stick 1 You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the pointing stick in combination with the buttons located below the
23. VAIO Zone software Oooovoovouvoovdo lt 77 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should follow these recommendations A You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD See the help file on such software for details A Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie A Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause the computer to malfunction OU Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before playing a disc A 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 power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD Q Region codes indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player 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 OY Do not try to change the region code s
24. Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 into the USB port and the other end to your printer Pne lt 111 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the printer power cord 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the printer cable 2 supplied with your printer into the printer port 3 4 on the optional multi function bay docking station Before connecting the printer turn off the computer and the printer and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord lt 112 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices Q The computer includes an i LINK IEEE1394 port which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy delete or edit files A The i LINK port of the computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK ports A 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 A i LINK cables compatible with the computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector
25. able attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC In port 3 on the multi function bay docking station 4 lt lt 85 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices 4 Slide open the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer 5 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch on the multi function bay docking station to UNLOCK UNLOCKO OLOCK lt 86 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices 6 Place the computer on the multi function bay docking station Bring the arrows on the back of the LCD and the multi function bay docking station together so that the connector on the bottom of the computer comes in contact with that on the docking station lt 87 N N O Using Peripheral Devices 7 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place 8 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch to LOCK 9 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station Do not move the computer while attached to the multi function bay docking station this may detach the multi function bay docking station and cause damage to the multi function bay docking station and the computer lt 88 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the Multi Function Bay Docking Station To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off the computer before disconnecting it from the multi function bay docking station Be sure that no
26. age case supplied with the Memory Stick media lt 149 gt AVAN O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by 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 the computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject the computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place the computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move the computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk Ooovoovo Do not use the computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored ONLO 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 DPODODODOD DDODDOoODoO poODoODO LD Troubleshooting the optical disc drive page 151 Troubleshooting PC Cards page 155 Troubleshooting the modem page 156 Troubleshooting the Bluetooth functionality page 158 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN page 161 Troubleshooting Power Manageme
27. al page 128 Ooocoo lt 117 N N 0 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 In this way you can protect your computer from unauthorized access AVAN LO lt 118 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power on Password You cannot start the computer without entering the power on 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 a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset To add 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 VAIO logo appears 3 Use the or key to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 4 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long A The following is to configure the computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen 5 Select Password Wh
28. at each end OQ An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed A The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use Refer to the manual that came with your software for more information Q Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or CD RW drive before you connect them to the computer lt 113 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable 1 into the i LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder shown here is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK connection lt 114 pp N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks via an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of an optional network cable to the Network Ethernet port on the computer or the opt
29. ate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up Do not place the computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Q The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set A Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur lt 142 gt AVAN O Precautions A Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Q Ifthe computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact VAIO Link Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer A To avoid losing data if the computer is damaged back up your data regularly lt 143 p VA O Precautions On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera A 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 A Do not let the direct sunlight get into the scope of the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of the computer s power state as it may cause a malfunction of the camera Q The built in MOTION EYE camera is
30. be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced A You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging A If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery lt 147 VA O Precautions On Using Headphones U Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Q Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use lt 148 gt VA O Precautions On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Ooovoovoovdo Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun QO Direct sunlight A High humidity or QO Corrosive substances A Use the stor
31. ck media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick media indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media o E a N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick media slot your computer is equipped with an SD card slot to accommodate other memory cards You can use this slot to transfer data between digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer supports the following memory cards A Multi Media Card MMC A 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 appropriate memory card slot Do not attempt to insert a different memory card or memory card adapter into a different memory card slot An incompatible memory card or adapter may be difficult to remove from the wrong slot and can cause damage 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 lt 52 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD card slot on the front of the computer sE Jet ro
32. d 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 O O Aa wn lt 174 N N 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Multi Function Bay Docking Station cannot use the devices connected to the multi function bay docking station Make sure to use the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station to connect the docking station to a power source The multi function bay docking station does not work on the battery installed in the computer cannot use the device connected to the printer port The printer port 44 on the multi function bay docking station is internally connected to the USB and should be used for a printer only cannot use the TFT DVI monitor connected to the DVI D port The DVI D port is enabled only when a model with the ATI video controller is attached to the multi function bay docking station lt 175 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting cannot print a document a Q Make sure that the printer driver supports Windows XP Ask the manufacturer of your printer for the driver that supports Windows XP The printer port 44 on the multi function bay docking station is internally connected to the USB Proceed as follows to check the printer port settings oa fF WOW ND 7 Click Start and then Control Panel Click the Printers and O
33. devices connected to the multi function bay docking station are in use before disconnecting the computer Do not disconnect the computer from the multi function bay docking station when the IN USE indicator is lit Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer When the battery is running out of power disconnecting the computer from the multi function bay docking station may result in loss of unsaved data Do not disconnect the computer from the multi function bay docking station during video playback Be sure to close video playback software before disconnection lt 89 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices To disconnect your computer from the multi function bay docking station 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals and then disconnect all connected peripherals 2 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch on the multi function bay docking station to the UNLOCK position 90 p Using Peripheral Devices 3 Press the UNDOCK button UNDOCK Bo If the IN USE indicator is unlit you do not have to press the UNDOCK button Pressing the UNDOCK button while the computer is in a power saving mode returns the computer to Normal mode first and then initiates the disconnection process If you press the UNDOCK button while the computer is Hibernate you may be prompted for password entry or fingerprint authentication when the computer return
34. dge with a notch into the memory module slot 9 Close the module cover and then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 10 Reinsert the battery and turn on the computer WACO lt 137 8 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center 3 Double click the System Information folder in the VAIO Control Center window 4 Double click the System Information icon in the System Information folder You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer lt 138 gt VA 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 139 On Using the Power Source page 140 On Handling Your Computer page 141 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 143 On Handling Floppy Disks page 144 On Handling Discs page 145 On Using the Battery Pack page 146 On Using Headphones page 147 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 148 On Handling the Hard Disk page 149 DOOODOODDDCODOUOO lt 139 gt AVAN O Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen A Do not leave the LCD facing the sun This could damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window A Do not sc
35. disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the S400 i LINK connector A 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 lt 144 gt VA O Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks a a a a O Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep the floppy disk away from any liquid Do not let the floppy disk get wet When you are not using the floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with a label make sure that the label is properly attached If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk lt 145 gt VA O Precautions On Handling Discs A Do not touch the surface of the disc QO Do not drop or bend the disc A Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below QO Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol comm
36. e button make sure it is off If batteries power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the headphones jack disconnect the cable If the computer is powered by battery check that the battery pack is properly installed and charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Oooo Check the volume controls in Windows lt 168 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound Microphone My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the microphone jack correctly My microphone volume is too high or too low Proceed as follows to adjust the volume 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then Sounds and Audio Devices Click Volume under Sound recording on the Audio tab See if the Select check box for Microphone Balance is selected If not click the check box Move the slider up or down to adjust the volume oa DON If the volume is still too high or too low select Advanced Controls from the Options menu The Advanced button appears for Microphone Balance 7 Click the Advanced button and select deselect Microphone Boost or 20db Gain under Other Controls to adjust the volume al 169 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Troublesho
37. ect keyboard settings during Windows Setup 1 At first boot click Next then Next again in the Windows XP Setup Wizard window The Select Your System Settings window appears 2 Fill in these three questions A live the closest to this region O type mostly in this language QO use this type of keyboard 3 Inthe End User License Agreement accept the License Agreement and click Next 4 Continue your Windows setup until it is finished You can also change the country and language settings into your language as soon as Windows has been restarted lt 129 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change the country and language settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Inthe Control Panel window double click the Regional and Language Options icon If you do not see this icon click Switch to Classic View on the left side 3 Inthe Regional Options tab of the Regional and Language Options window select your language from the Standards and formats drop down menu 4 Inthe Advanced tab of the Regional and Language Options window select your language from the Language for non Unicode programs drop down menu 5 To change the language of the Windows menus windows and online help files provided by Microsoft Windows select the Languages tab of the Regional and Language Options window Non Microsoft Windows applications stay in English even if you change these settings 6 Select your language from the drop down l
38. ectiveness A Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor o E N N 0 Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 12 About the Indicator Lights page 19 Connecting a Power Source page 20 Using the Battery Pack page 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 28 Ooovod lt 12 gt N N 0 Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages The following illustrations may appear different from your model depending on the LCD size as well as the country or area of your residency lt 13 gt Getting Started Front Built in MOTION EYE camera page 38 LCD screen page 139 Pointing stick page 35 Keyboard page 30 Power button Touch pad page 34 Speaker WIRELESS switch page 55 Bluetooth indicator page 19 WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 19 SD card slot page 51 Media Access indicator page 19 Memory Stick media slot 2 page 48 Power indicator page 19 Battery indicator page 19 Hard disk drive indicator page 19
39. ed by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected In France only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors For more information see the Regulations Guide a If the Wireless connection is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment lt 64 p 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 uses 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 IEEE802 11b and IEEE802 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taki
40. eft open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect the multi function bay docking station completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter lt 94 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 Q 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on A Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ONLO Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector a a Connecting a Computer Display page 96 Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display page 98 Connecting a Projector page 99 Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors lt 95 p Using Peripheral Devices AVAN LO ia Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor either directly to your computer or via the op
41. en Power ON under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled 6 Use the or key to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen confirm that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key Ln If you have set the power on password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on the computer For more information see the printed Security Features Guide MIO palas x 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 3 Enter the current password for Enter Password Use the or gt key to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 Onthe password entry screen enter the current password once and then a new password twice and press the Enter key To remove the password leave Enter New Password and Confirm New Password blank and press the Enter key 6 Use the or key to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen confirm that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key lt 4 120 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VA
42. er To connect to a wireless network 1 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up On models with the Bluetooth functionality double click 4H E Wj on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 5 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears 6 Select the network you want to use 7 Enter the Network Key 8 Click Connect After 30 seconds the connection is established See the printed Specifications Guide to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality For more information about setting up an access point see the documentation supplied with your Access Point The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters AVAN KO Beg Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN Channel Selection In an 802 11b g configuration channel 1 to 13 can be used a With an Access Point Infrastructure UA The channel used will be the channel selected by the Access Point For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the Access Point see the access point manual b Without an Access Point ad hoc Q If the Wireless connection is initiat
43. er remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged A Check your PG settings Parental Guidance in the DVD software as they might be preventing you from playing certain DVDs when they are activated ay The default DVD region code is 2 Do not change this setting using the Region Code Change function in Windows or using any other software applications System malfunctions originating from the user changing the DVD region code are beyond the scope of your warranty and will result in service charges for repair If you do not immediately see the Display icon after clicking Control Panel click Switch to Classic View on the left lt 154 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting cannot play a DVD when using two screens A You will not have a problem in the following situations A When you use a CRT or an LCD display on its own A When you play MPEG files which are recorded on the hard disk drive with Windows Media Player 10 or VAIO Zone The reading speed of CD DVD RWs is very slow Generally the reading speed of a CD DVD RW is slower than that of a ROM or R The reading speed can also vary depending on the type of format The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed A Check that the computer is turned on A The CD writing application software may be stopping the disc from being ejected Q Make sure the computer is not in Standby or Hibernate mode The disc tray ejects even when it has been
44. ercially 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 put stickers on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably lt lt 146 gt VA O Precautions On Using the Battery Pack Q Do not leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight A Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures A Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time A While the battery is in use or being charged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Q Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Q Keep the battery pack dry Q Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Q Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock A If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery A If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may
45. erly 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 Z See the printed Troubleshooting Guide if you have problems shutting down the computer lt 29 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer Once you have read and followed the information in the printed Specifications Guide you can start using your computer safely and confidently Read on to get the most out of using your computer Using the Keyboard page 30 Using the Pointing Device page 34 Using Special function Buttons page 37 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 38 Using the Multi Function Bay page 39 Using PC Cards page 44 Using the Memory Stick Media page 48 Using Other Memory Cards page 51 Using the Internet page 53 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 55 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 65 DODODODCDODOoLDO LO AVAN LO oeg Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard but has additional keys that perform model specific tasks For more information on the standard keys see Help and Support Center and click on the Cust
46. es or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise A If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems A If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems A Ifyou have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line lt q 158 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Bluetooth functionality cannot use the Bluetooth functionality QO If the Bluetooth indicator is off turn on the WIRELESS switch A You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when the computer is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch The connected device does not appear in the Bluetooth Device List If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth Utility software or you may not be able to communicate with the device cannot find the Bluetooth device with which want to communicate Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details Q If the device with which you want to comm
47. ettings of the DVD drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the DVD drive are out of warranty QO If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is activated playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in audio and video A When you are playing a DVD video or audio and you want to remove a USB device such as USB compatible speakers make sure you stop the DVD first Removing a USB compatible device during DVD video or audio playback may cause a malfunction lt 78 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a CD program such as the SonicStage software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option lt 79 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your computer supports see Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs page 75 To copy files to a CD RW or CD R Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc into the optical disc drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action 2 Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously 3 In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy and either Q Ri
48. ght click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical disc drive name QO Drag the file s or folder s onto the optical disc drive icon in the Files Stored on This Computer panel Close Windows Explorer 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 lt 80 a N N O Using Peripheral Devices Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start and point to All Programs 4 Select a DVD software program to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD software program Copying Files to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on selected models only See the printed Specifications Guide to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing To copy files to a DVD R or DVD RW 1 2 3 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer Insert the disc into the optical disc drive Click Start and point to All Programs Select a DVD software program you want to use fro
49. gy associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment A Turn off the computer and disconnect the system from its power source that is battery or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage A Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure a Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD I lt 133 gt AVON Upgrading Your VAIO Computer A Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge A Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty OY Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as rad
50. hemes tab 5 Change the System Standby settings lt 124 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 Even when the battery runs down no data will be lost The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Hibernate To return to Normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically lt 125 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer A If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time put the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off 126 a N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you to set
51. iators 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 U 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 the computer DUUODO vo lt 134 e N N 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screw at the bottom of the computer 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity MIO pres Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Remove the memory module A Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released U Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging lt lt 136 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer AVANT TC 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Make sure to insert the memory module e
52. ides click the Documentation icon on the desktop and then click Documentation in the Documentation folder Printed Documentation Q A Setting Up Poster Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO Specifications Guide Contains a table of specifications and a list of bundled software Troubleshooting Guide Contains solutions to common problems Recovery Guide Contains an explanation of how to recover your computer s system if you need to Oovovo Booklets containing the following information Sony Guarantee conditions Safety Regulations Modem Regulations Wireless LAN Regulations and Bluetooth Regulations Non printed Documentation 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 A a VA O Before Use Further Sources A Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting Q Go to www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software Ergonomic Considerations
53. ime to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off Caps lock Scroll lock a Press the Ser Lk key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Ser Lk indicator is off The Ser Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs llluminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled Bluetooth Q CAMERA OFF Illuminates when the Built in MOTION EYE camera is off WIRELESS LAN llluminates when the wireless LAN function is running On selected models only lt 20 gt N N 0 Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer Using the AC Adapter Z Use the 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 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC In port 4 on the computer or on the optional multi function bay docking station
54. ional multi function bay docking station and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network see your network administrator The computer can be connected to the network with the default settings lt 115 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Network and telephone lines cannot be connected to the Network Ethernet port on the computer If the following connectors are connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connectors may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Network lines such as 1000BASE T 100BASE TX and 10BASE T lines Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Lines other than those mentioned above Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port lt 116 gt 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 prepare your modem for use how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 117 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 120 Using the Power Saving Modes page 121 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 126 Setting Up Your Language with Windows XP Profession
55. ist 7 Click Apply to apply the changes You are prompted to log off and log on again Only then the changes to the new language will take effect 8 Click Start and select Log Off 9 Click Log Off in the Log Off Windows window If necessary enter your password to log on again All the menus help files and icons are then displayed in your selected language However some parts may remain in English lt 130 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change the keyboard layout 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Inthe Control Panel window double click the Regional and Language Options icon If you do not see this icon click Switch to Classic View on the left side 3 Inthe Languages tab of the Regional and Language Options window click the Details button The Text Services and Input Languages window appears 4 Inthe Settings tab of the Text Services and Input Languages window select your keyboard from the Default input language drop down menu 5 If your keyboard is not available click the Add button The Add Input Language window appears 6 Select the input language and keyboard from the drop down menu 7 Click the OK button to close the Add Input Language window 8 Click the OK button to close the Regional and Language Options window AVAN LO lt 131 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors
56. ive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 109 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the 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 Remove the floppy disk drive from the computer lt 110 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Choose the USB port 3
57. lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices the computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Standby or Hibernate If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet lt 27 gt N N 0 Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode To remove the battery pack 1 2 3 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch 1 on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position Slide and hold the RELEASE latch 2 hook your fingertip under the tab 3 on the battery and turn the battery in the direction of the arrow and then slide it away from the computer asvaiauy lt 28 gt N N 0 Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer prop
58. locked into place Q Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up Clean the disc and the optical disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner a Q The disc may be scratched Place another disc to see if that is the reason Q There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour Remove the battery while you wait for the condensation to disappear lt 155 p AVAN O Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PC Cards My PC Card is not working Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your version of Windows lt 156 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the modem My modem does not work or cannot establish a connection A Check that the phone line is plugged into the computer Make sure that the modem is the only device connected to your phone line A Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone a Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct The modem dialing mode may be incompatible with your telephone line O The modem may not work properly if you are with a Private Automatic Branch eXchange PABX In the Phone and Modem Options window Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Phone and Modem Options check that your modem is listed on the Modems tab and that the location information is correct on the Dialing Rules tab If you do not see
59. m the submenu For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD software program lt 31 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station Attaching a multi function bay docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer and an external display A multi function bay docking station is not supplied with your computer and is available as an optional accessory lt _ lt A a Using Peripheral Devices Locating Ports on the Multi Function Bay Docking Station Right 1 DC IN indicator D llluminates when the power of the multi function bay docking PAN 7 station is on 2 Battery CHARGE indicator sate Fast blinks The battery is improperly inserted or incompatible LO with the computer UNDOCK Double blinks The battery is charging O Off The battery is fully charged 3 IN USE indicator page 88 4 UNDOCK button page 88 PUSH RELEASE 5 PUSH RELEASE button page 88 T 6 Security slot Insert an optional Kensington lock to lock the LOCK UNLOCK switch Z LOCK UNLOCK switch page 84 8 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 107 9 Serial port Connect a serial device such as an external modem or a terminal adapter Supports high full low speeds lt 83 Using Pe
60. mputer display 1 Plug the power cord of the multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 on the computer 3 bbc lt 99 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector directly to your computer or via the optional multi function bay docking station To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of the projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug the RGB signal cable 2 into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 3 Plug the audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 Q Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 lt 100 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display desktop monitor etc is connected to your computer The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer See the printed Specifications Guide
61. n See the other device s manual for more details cannot connect to service supported by target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth functionality For more details see the help file on the Bluetooth Utility software cannot connect to a Bluetooth device by specifying its IP address on a Personal Area Network PAN The Bluetooth utility uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP to assign IP addresses to active wireless devices If you specify a fixed IP address for the device to which you want to connect the utility cannot assign a dynamic IP address to the device and fails Do not specify IP addresses when using a PAN cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when log on to my computer as a limited user The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to users with limited rights on the computer Log on to the computer with a user with administrator rights lt q 160 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting cannot connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode If the device to which you want to connect supports Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User mode only you cannot establish a connection from your computer cannot use the Bluetooth Utility software when switch a user If you switch a user without logging off from your system the Bluetooth Utility software will not work successfully Make sure to log off before s
62. n ad hoc network does not support WPA In France only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors For more information see the Regulations Guide ONLO To disconnect from a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 2 3 7 8 9 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced window appears Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close Click OK Click Close 10 Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch lt 60 p Using Your VAIO Computer lt 61 a N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point for example the Sony Access Point The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range NA lt 62 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Comput
63. n nn anne 170 Troubleshooting i LINK Devices ocoooooccccnnoccccccononcccccnnanncononnnnoncnnnn nan cnn nr nan n nr nn ONE AA rr enn n rra rear nr rn a a 171 Troubleshooting the Built in MOTION EYE Camera ooconicccinocccononcnonancnnnnncnnnnn conan cn nano nana nn rnn rca rra cnnr ranma 172 Troubleshooting the Multi Function Bay Docking StatiON onocnnccinnnicnnnnnonnnccnnnncncononnnnnrr cn rancia rnnn coran 174 SUPPOrt Options iii A A AAA A E da 177 Sony Support Information ooconnnncnncicnnnccnnncconnnn cnn nr ENEE REEE Enana 177 O 178 o 6 bP AV AN 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 2005 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
64. n use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk lt 122 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Stand By To return to Normal mode Press any key If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically You will lose any unsaved data A When the computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down when the computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently If the computer is not used for 25 minutes it will enter Standby mode To avoid this you can change the Standby mode settings WAC IC lt 123 gt 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 Sc
65. ncy interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system Use of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on the computer DO UOODODDDODO UU O Size of file being exchanged A Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment A All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations A The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Communication speed and distances can be inferior to the standard values Interference from other devices may also stop communications Do not simultaneously use the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices which use the 2 4 GHz band such as a wireless LAN PC Card lt 67 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Read the Regulations Guide before using the Bluetooth functionality a The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software ver
66. ng this into consideration the IEEE802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE802 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 In France only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors For more information see the Regulations Guide lt 65 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on selected models only See the printed Specifications Guide to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality You can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click 44 J g on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option 4 Click OK lt 66 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality UA The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions O Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio freque
67. ns of the computer Special function button Functions st 2 By default the S1 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device and the S2 button places the computer in Standby mode You can also link to these shortcut buttons another action that you 1 S2 buttons execute often See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 120 CAMERA OFF Turn the camera on and off The LED turns on when the camera is turned off CAMERA OFF button Eg Mute button Turns the volume on and off The LED turns on when the volume is turned off PA AVAN LO inne Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with an built in MOTION EYE camera to add video functionality to interactive communication 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 To turn off the camera press the CAMERA OFF button located above the keyboard The CAMERA OFF indicator illuminates to indicate the off line state Note that launching or exiting your interactive communication software does not activate or deactivate the MOTION EYE camera respectively Make sure that the camera is activated before using the software The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software
68. nt page 164 Troubleshooting External Displays page 165 Troubleshooting Sound Speaker page 167 Troubleshooting Sound Microphone page 168 Troubleshooting Floppy Disks page 169 Troubleshooting Printers page 170 Troubleshooting LINK Devices page 171 Troubleshooting the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 172 Troubleshooting the Multi Function Bay Docking Station page 174 lt 150 Troubleshooting lt 151 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the optical disc drive My optical disc drive tray does not open a a a a Make sure the computer is turned on and press the disc eject button Click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive and select Eject Make sure the computer is not in Standby or Hibernate mode If this does not work try the following Turn off the computer and insert a sharp pointed object for example a paperclip into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive to slide out the tray The location of the eject button and hole depends on your model of your computer See Locating Controls and Ports page 12 lt 152 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting cannot play a disc After inserting the disc wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the vol
69. o com if you want to know more about VAIO and become part of the growing VAIO community Q www sonystyle europe com for online purchases A www sony net for other Sony products You need to set up an Internet connection before you can access the online features described here lt 178 gt N N 0 Support Options e Support What is e Support You have searched our user guides and web site www vaio link com but have not found an answer to your question issue e Support is the ideal solution for you Our e Support Web Portal is an interactive web site on which you can submit any technical query you may have regarding your computer and receive answers from our dedicated support team Every submitted query will result in a unique case number to ensure smooth communication between yourself and the e Support Team Who can use e Support All registered VAIO customers are entitled to unlimited access to the VAIO Link e Support Web Portal How can access the e Support portal When you register your computer you will automatically receive an email with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided 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
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71. omizing your computer link The VAIO Link web site www vaio link com also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard lt 3 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key a Some functions are not available until Windows is launched Combinations Feature Functions Fn 1 F3 F4 speaker volume Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 and then 4 or gt or keep pressing Fn F4 To decrease volume press Fn F3 and then y or or keep pressing Fn F3 Fn F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press Fn F6 and then 4 or gt or keep pressing Fn F6 To decrease lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then Y or or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn amp F7 switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD external device e g monitor and both LCD and external device lt 32 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore the screen view Ln The default resolutions of the standard view and the magnified view are as follows XGA LCD models Standard view 1024 x 768 pixels Magnified view 800 x 600 pixels WXGA LCD models Standard view 1280 x 800 pixels Magnified view 1024 x 600 pixels SXGA LCD models Standard view 1400 x 1050 pixels Magnified view 1024 x 768 pixels WXGA LCD models Standard vie
72. omputer Ln In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Regulations Guide carefully Channel selection is explained further in this manual see Wireless LAN Channel Selection page 63 WLAN uses the IEEE802 11b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and Access Points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE802 11a standard and the ones using the IEEE802 11b or g standard cannot communicate because the frequencies are different IEEE802 11b The
73. onnected device may not work properly ONLO ona Using Your VAIO Computer 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 itis not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next Follow the on screen instructions lt 55 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a powerful network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a local area network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an Access Point which means that you can communicate between a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an Access Point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure lt 56 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO C
74. ontrol Center oooocinccccnncccnonccnnoncconancnnnanononnnn nn nano nn nan n cnn nn aran r rana n cnn rca nananans 120 Using the Power Saving MOdeS ccccccceseeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeaaeeeaeeesaeeeggaaeesaaeesaaaesseaaessesaeeeseaeesesaaeeseaeeetags 121 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management c ccccccceeseeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeaeeeceaeeseeeeeseaeesesaeeseaaeesgaeeseaaeesseeetaas 126 Setting Up Your Language with Windows XP Professional oooocccnncccnnncccincccnnnoncconcnncnnncn nono ncnnn ocn n arc cnn nn cara canarias 128 ONLO Upgrading Your VAIO CoMputOT oonccconnccconicccnnncccnnncncnn nc Rana nr carmen 131 Adding and Removing MeMolY oocccconnnccccnononcncncnnnnnonccn a a a nen 132 Precautions an e A AE A E A eS 138 On Handling the LOD Screen cocino i teinii een A a eave AD a eee ate a E Ta 139 On Using the Power Source conmcccincccnnnnccnonicnn nc RAR ASEEN E Ennen nanena ennan 140 On Handling Your ComMp ter eieiei iiine an ive bae RR Toa aean T ii aa SE T meias 141 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Cam era ooincccinconocccnoncnonnnnnnnnnn ccoo nnnnn cnn arroces 143 On Handling Floppy DISKS sitiar ia 144 On Handling DISCS weet Mates hunted o Mer ileal e A A 145 On Using the Battery PaCk oooniccinnicicinnccinnccccnnncccnncncnnnnccnnnncc cnn rra rnnnnncnns 146 On Using Headph ne Sre i ins s ioe a aeaaeae A ad a a a aa 147 On Handling Memory Stick Media ooonnooccnncccnnnccccnnccinonacananancnononanon
75. ost DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer and DVD RW CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer and DVD RW On selected models only This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side Please be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard 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 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 lt 76 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices Ln Supports writing to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW version 1 1 1 2 Supports writing to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for
76. oting Floppy Disks My USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk A The floppy disk is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected Q Check that the disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive A Your disk may be corrupt Try to insert another floppy disk The optional USB floppy disk drive is not recognized as drive A To set the floppy disk drive to A Turn the system power on Connect the floppy disk drive Select Control Panel from the Start menu Click Performance and Maintenance Click System Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager Select Universal Serial Bus controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy From the Action menu click Uninstall OOO JO aA RAON Keep clicking OK until the Confirmation of deletion of device message appears Select Scan for hardware changes from the Action menu The floppy disk drive is recognized as drive A _ o lt 170 N N 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printers Q Make sure that the printer driver supports Windows XP Ask the manufacturer of your printer for the driver that supports Windows XP A If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on the computer may enable printing Proceed as follows Click Start and then Control Panel Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon Click the Printers and Faxes icon Right click
77. pending on the configuration of the computer Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if it does not insert smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer lt lt A N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Z The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick combo slot that is compatible with both standard and duo size media For more information on Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick web site at http www memorystick com en 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 WE 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 Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Check that the Memory Stick media indicator is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Sti
78. perties Select a display from the Display Devices menu Click OK Oo ON OD oO FW DN You may not be able to display on the computer s LCD and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Before turning on the computer turn on the peripheral devices lt 103 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display attached to the monitor VGA port your computer s LCD and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Z Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that the computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not divide one single window on two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display lt 104 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices
79. ratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction A Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images A The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Q Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen lt 140 pp VA O Precautions On Using the Power Source Q See the printed Specifications Guide to check the power operation of your model A Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder Q You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to the 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 pl
80. rd before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost 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 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close 8 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 9 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pops out lt 417 gt N N 10 Using Your VAIO Computer 10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot 11 If the PC Card release button is still out push it back in lt 48 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile device 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 printed Specifications Guide to see which Memory Stick media types are compatible with your model and if there are any limitations A You can purchase Memory Stick media from the Sony Style website www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer QO Detailed informa
81. ripheral Devices Left Back Multi function bay page 39 Multi function bay unit eject button page 39 Battery charger Insert a spare battery pack to charge the battery Printer port page 111 Monitor VGA port page 96 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 107 DVI D port page 96 DC IN port page 20 Network Ethernet port 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 114 Supports high full low speeds ca ro gt co o N o en a Ln The printer port on this multi function bay docking station is intended for printer connections only The multi function bay docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station Do not unplug the AC adapter from the multi function bay docking station and the AC outlet while using the multi function bay docking station this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions lt 84 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the Multi Function Bay Docking Station When the computer has no battery inserted do not attach the computer to the multi function bay docking station To attach your computer to the multi function bay docking station 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the power cord 1 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet 3 Plug the c
82. s not display properly This troubleshooting entry applies to selected models only See Locating Controls and Ports page 12 to see whether your model is equipped with the DVI D port If your computer is supplied with an optional multi function bay docking station the multi function bay docking station has a DVI D port See the printed Troubleshooting Guide first to solve your problems If the problem persists proceed as follows Click Start and then Control Panel Click Appearance and Theme Click Display Click the Settings tab Click Advanced Click the CATALYST Control Center tab Click ATI CATALYST Control Center The ATI CATALYST Control Center window appears Click Digital Panel Properties under Graphics Settings Click Attributes 10 Select the Reduce DVI frequency on high resolution displays check box under DVI Settings 11 Click Apply NO of fF WN o Click to check the above button only if the external display with the DVI D port does not display properly with the default settings The external display with the DVI D port does not display the boot up screen and the BIOS setup screen at startup To change the BIOS settings use the computer s LCD screen lt 167 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound Speaker My speakers are not producing sound A If you use external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mut
83. s to Normal mode In such a case enter the password or swipe your finger accross the fingerprint sensor See the printed Security Features Guide for more information on fingerprint authentication gt E N N O Using Peripheral Devices 4 Wait until the IN USE indicator 1 turns off and then press the PUSH RELEASE button 2 IN USE UNDOCK PUSH RELEASE 92 N N O Using Peripheral Devices 5 Lift the computer away from the multi function bay docking station 6 Close the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer lt 93 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices Alternatively you can disconnect the computer from the multi function bay docking station as follows 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals and then disconnect all connected peripherals 2 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch on the multi function bay docking station to UNLOCK 3 Click Start and then Undock Computer 4 Make sure that a message balloon appears and the IN USE indicator turns off and then press the PUSH RELEASE button al Lift the computer away from the multi function bay docking station 6 Close the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer A It is extremely important to close the multi function bay docking station connector cover after disconnecting the computer from the multi function bay docking station If the cover is l
84. sion used by third party companies Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common Passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the Passkey lt 68 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables EN N y N Pa u nM E Wy E To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you need first to set up the Bluetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth Utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu lt 69 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer 2 Select Help from the Help menu The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered Stopping the Bluetoo
85. space bar The pointer 2 moves in the direction that you push the pointing stick The stronger you push the pointing stick the faster moves the pointer ca Ly 3 14 15 Action Description Point Push the pointing stick to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 5 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Push the pointing stick while pressing the left button Scroll Push the pointing stick up and down or sideways while pressing the center button 4 The scroll function is available only with applications that support a pointing stick scroll feature Ln The tip on the pointing stick is a consumable You can replace it with a supplied spare cap when necessary lt 36 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Disabling a Pointing Device You can change the pointing device settings to disable the pointing devices To disable a pointing device 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse The Mouse Properties window appears Click the Device Select tab 5 Select radio buttons to disable the desired pointing device Click OK lt 37 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functio
86. standard speed is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up IEEE802 11a g The standard speed is 54 Mbps or about 5 times faster than a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE802 11b standard lt 57 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home YN M AJO Ptas Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an Access Point ad hoc 1 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up On models with the Bluetooth functionality double click 44 E Gj on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK Click Start and then Control Panel 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 2 You can choose a 32 digit alphanumeric name 9 Select Open from the Net
87. technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee due to mishandling we recommend that A You contact your dealer to install a new memory module A You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer A You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your model refer to the printed Specifications Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance lt 132 gt N N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages The number of available slots depends on the configuration of your model Notes on adding removing memory modules A Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty A Only use memory modules that are compatible with the 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 QO Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following A The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminolo
88. th Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off lt 70 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset Your computer may be supplied with the Bluetooth headset for a video conference over the Internet using interactive communication software for example Windows Messenger For details on using the Bluetooth headset see the manual that came with the Bluetooth headset See the printed Specifications Guide to see whether your model is supplied with a Bluetooth headset To connect the headset with a computer 1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds to turn on the Bluetooth headset 2 Press and hold the volume buttons until the indicator light blinks in red 3 Right click the Bluetooth icon Ki on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears 4 Click New Connection The Add New Connection Wizard window appears 5 Select Express Mode Recommended and then click Next The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists available devices if any 6 Select HBH 608 and then click Next The Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Security window appears when a connection is established 7 Enter 0000 for Bluetooth Passkey PIN and then click OK 8 Press the headset power button 9 Click Finish The headset icon appears in the Bluetooth Settings window 10 Click the headset
89. the cables are properly connected A If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation If this is the case turn off all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection and then turn on the power again A You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables as using other brands may cause problems with the i LINK devices lt 172 N N 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Built in MOTION EYE Camera The viewer window shows no images or poor quality images O Make sure that the CAMERA OFF indicator is unlit A The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera A The video memory of the 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 might help A The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal lines if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Q Ifthe problem persists restart the computer Captured images are poor in quality Q The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light A A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise Q If the front mirror plate over the lens is dirty yo
90. the e Support Web Portal to help you use our e Support Service Can submit questions in my native language Since you are interacting with our e Support Team through a portal which connects you directly to our central database e Support will only accept and deal with queries submitted in English French or German lt 179 N N 0 Support Options Can submit my questions at any time Yes you can submit your questions 24 7 but please keep in mind that our e Support Team can only treat your queries from Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an email notifying you that your case has been updated lt 180 gt N N 10 Support Options Trademarks Sony Battery Checker Click to DVD DVgate Plus HotKey Utility Keyboard Utility Memory Stick Formatter PictureGear Studio Prepare your VAIO SonicStage SonicStage Mastering Studio VAIO Control Center VAIO Edit Components VAIO Launcher VAIO Media VAIO Power Management Image Converter VAIO Zone My Club VAIO VAIO Update Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Intel Pentium and Intel SpeedStep are trademarks or registered trademarks
91. the printer to select Properties Click the Ports tab Click the check box for Enable bidirectional support to deselect it Click OK N Of Ff WO KD This change to the settings will disable the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel A Check the physical connections between the computer and printer the AC adapter and the power cord and the power cord and an AC outlet and then restart the computer VANTO lt 171 gt Troubleshooting Troubleshooting i LINK Devices cannot establish an i LINK connection between two VAIO computers Q You must have administrator rights on the computer to be able to link the two Disconnect then reconnect the LINK cable a A Ifyou still have no connection after waiting for a while restart both computers A If either computer has just returned from a power saving mode the connection may be affected In this case make sure you perform a full restart before connecting them When record images to a digital video device using DVgate Plus see an error message A Close all open applications and restart the computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate Plus sometimes causes this error A Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device cannot use digital devices A Check that the DV device is turned on and that
92. ther Hardware icon Click the Printers and Faxes icon Right click the printer to select Properties Click the Ports tab Check if the check box for USBO001 is selected If another check box is selected click the box for USB001 Click OK If the above procedure does not work right click the printer and select Delete on the window in step 3 above to delete the printer Then install the printer driver once again lt lt 176 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting a Ifthe bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on the computer may enable printing Proceed as follows Click Start and then Control Panel Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon Click the Printers and Faxes icon Right click the printer to select Properties Click the Ports tab Click the check box for Enable bidirectional support to deselect it Click OK N Oo OF fF WO DN This change to the settings will disable the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel A Check the physical connections between the multi function bay docking station and printer the AC adapter and the power cord and the power cord and an AC outlet and then restart the computer An error message appears when press the UNDOCK button or select Undock Computer from the Start menu When any device inserted or connected to the multi function bay docking station is in
93. ther trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners 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 printed Specifications Guide to see what software is available for your model O 2005 Sony Corporation
94. tion about which VAIO computers are compatible with which Memory Stick media can be found at www vaio link com 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 gt i QUAN LOCK LOCK Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch lt 49 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media There are two ways you can insert a Memory Stick media into your computer Q Using the Memory Stick media slot A Using a PC Card slot To do this you need an optional PC Card adapter You can only insert one Memory Stick media at a time To insert a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in 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 de
95. tional multi function bay docking station To connect a computer display The monitor VGA port on the computer is disabled when attached to the multi function bay docking station If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 If you want to connect a VGA monitor plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 3 If you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable not supplied into the DVI D port on the multi function bay docking station DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a type of DVI connector that supports only digital video signals no analog video signals It has 24 pins A DVI I connector Digital Visual Interface Integrated supports digital video and analog video signals It has 29 pins lt 97 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices You can use a TFT DVI monitor only with a model with the ATI video controller A video adapter device is required to connect a VGA monitor using the DVI D port lt 98 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone to your computer or via the optional multi function bay docking station To connect a multimedia co
96. u cannot take a clear shot Clean the lens See On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 143 Captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions Q The effect settings on your software application may have caused dropped frames See the help file on your software application for more information A There may be more software applications running than your computer can handle Exit the applications that you are not currently using A The power management function of your computer is activated Check the CPU performance ACLS lt 173 gt Troubleshooting Movie playback shows dropped frames when my computer is running on the battery The battery is running out of power Connect the computer to an AC power source The video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera is 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 cannot 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 persists you must reinstall the driver software for the camera Proceed as follows to reinstall the driver software Click Start and then Control Panel Click the Performance an
97. ug Never pull the cord itself Unplug the computer from the AC outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Ooovovo O Use the AC adapter supplied with the computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction lt 141 gt NIN O Precautions On Handling Your Computer A Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of the computer A If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto the computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again A Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Do not place the 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 the computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction DUODCDODUDOLD A Provide adequ
98. ume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner Make sure the computer is running on AC power supply only and try the disc again There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour Remove the battery while you wait for the condensation to disappear OoOcoUOCRD lt 153 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting cannot play a DVD A Ifa region code warning appears when you are using your DVD player it could be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical disc drive on the computer The region code is listed on the packaging of the disc A Change the resolution under Control Panel Display to a lower resolution A If you see video but cannot hear sound check all of the following Q Make sure the mute setting is off on your DVD player A Check the Master Volume settings of the Sounds and Audio Device Properties A Ifyou have connected speakers externally check the volume settings of the computer speakers and check the connections between your speakers and the computer A Inthe Device Manager check that the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start Control Panel and Performance and Maintenance Click the System icon and then the Device Manager button on the Hardware tab Q A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the comput
99. unicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with the computer A To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer right click the Bluetooth icon ki on the taskbar and select Device Properties and Security from the menu to open the Device properties and Security window Then check if proper security modes are selected on the Security tab For details on the security modes see the help file on the Bluetooth Utility software The data transfer speed is slow The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices but also on the radio wave quality the operating system or the software used Try to move the computer or try to place the two devices closer lt 159 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting cannot communicate with the other device although the distance between both devices is within 10 meters A The data transfer distance can be shorter than 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality on the operating system or the software used Try to move the computer orto place both devices closer Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with the computer Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is o
100. up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your computer and for longer battery life For more information on VAIO Power Management see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power If you double click this icon the Power Meter window appears showing you the power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab To restore the default settings 1 On the VAIO Power Management tab click Advanced The VAIO Power Management window appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings VAN LO lt 127 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes Each power scheme consists of a group of
101. ur Access Point communicates at the same time with another Access Point Read the manual of the Access Point A If several computers communicate with the same Access Point the concentration may be too high Wait a few minutes and try to access again O Ifa Wireless LAN device using the IEEE802 11g standard communicates with a device using the IEEE802 11b standard then it is normal that the speed reduces Devices using the IEEE802 11g standard are 5 times faster than the ones using the IEEE802 11b standard cannot access the Internet A Check the settings of the Access Point See the manual of the Access Point Q Check if the computer and the Access Point are communicating O Make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller lt 163 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting cannot use a Wireless LAN network Check if the Wireless Zero Configuration service is active To check the status of the Wireless Zero Configuration service 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the Performance and Maintenance icon Click the Administrative Tools icon Double click the Services icon The Services window appears 5 Check Status and Startup Type for Wireless Zero Configuration When Started and Automatic are shown under Status and Startup Type respectively the Wireless Zero Configuration service is active To activate the Wireless Zero Configuration service 1 On the Services
102. w 1440 x 900 pixels Magnified view 1280 x 768 pixels WSXGA LCD models Standard view 1680 x 1050 pixels Magnified view 1280 x 768 pixels WUXGA LCD models Standard view 1920 x 1200 pixels Magnified view 1280 x 768 pixels The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the LCD screen with a higher resolution This key combination is disabled during video playback Make sure to quit such software before pressing the key combination This key combination may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution When the LCD screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view Fn Q F10 zoom lt 33 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power switch to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 121 lt 34 Using Your
103. 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 AVANT TC Sloe les Before Use ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark mts m 8 VA O Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Guides are provided in PDF format which you can easily browse through and print out To see the user gu
104. window right click Wireless Zero Configuration and click Properties The Wireless Zero Configuration Properties window appears Select Automatic for Startup type and click Apply Click Start under Service status Click OK to close the window lt 164 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Power Management The power management setting is not responding The computer s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and then changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and select Restart from the shut down menu drop down list The computer restarts 3 If the procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the computer WACO lt 165 gt Troubleshooting Troubleshooting External Displays cannot use the Plug and Display function Depending on the external display or the way it is connected the Plug and Display function may not be available Use the Fn F7 keys to select the output destination cannot display contents on two or more displays at the same time You cannot display contents on multiple external displays at the same time Select one of the external displays lt 166 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting The external display with the DVI D port doe
105. witching a user To log off from your system click Start and then Log Off VAN LO lt 161 gt Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless LAN cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality Check if the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is turned on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit The Wireless LAN Access Point and your computer cannot communicate A Check if the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is turned on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit A Check if the power of the Access Point is turned on A Check if the Access Point is displayed in the Available networks window O To check this click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click the Network Connections icon Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab Check if the Access Point is displayed in Available networks COooovo dv Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move the computer away from obstructions or neared to any Access Point you may be using WACO lt 162 gt Troubleshooting The data transfer speed is slow a The maximum communication speed can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices the radio waves the operating system or the software you use Remove the obstacle or make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller Q Itis possible that yo
106. work 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 whatever you want lt 59 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 2 3 Using Your VAIO Computer Enter exactly the same Network key again for confirmation Select the check box This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used at the bottom of the screen 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 See the printed Specifications Guide to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure Hexadecimal A number representation using the digits 0 9 with their usual meaning plus the letters A F or a f to represent hexadecimal digits with values of decimal 10 to 15 A A
107. zed Restart your system to correct the problem Restarting will restore the original state of the computer While the card is inserted the 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 supplied with your PC Card for more information on use Do not carry the computer while touching the head of a PC Card because pressure or shock may damage the connector pins lt 46 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove a PC Card Zn To remove a PC Card when the computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 If you remove the PC Card from the computer when it is still turned on your system could malfunction and you might lose any unsaved data Before you remove the PC Card click the PC Card icon on the taskbar and close the card Close any applications that use the PC Ca

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