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VGN-S500 Series - Manuals, Specs & Warranty

1. AVAN LO pa Using Your VAIO Computer 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 A If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program AVANT TC lt 31 gt Using Your VAIO Computer 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 CD CD R CD RW 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 most 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 wi
2. lt 82 N N O 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 2 on the computer or on the optional port replicator Depending on the model you purchased See the online Specifications for details on your model aN Before connecting the printer turn off the computer and the printer and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord lt 83 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 Q 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 at each end A The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on
3. lt 170 gt N N O Support Options Intel PROSet Intel Corporation A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intel com network connectivity products wireless proset proset_software htm Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition 60 Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office 2003 The Microsoft Office 2003 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com lt 171 gt N N O Support Options MoodLogic MoodLogic Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www moodlogic com support E mail help moodlogic com Netscape Internet Service America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http isp netscape com help Telephone 866 541 8233 Norton
4. 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 port replicator To connect a multimedia computer 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 O on the computer or on the port replicator 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 on the computer lt 70 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 port replicator To connect a projector 1 2 3 4 Connect the power cord 1 of the projector into an AC outlet Plug the RGB signal cable 2 into the monitor VGA port 3 on the computer or on the port replicator 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 7 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be us
5. O Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off lt 25 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer Using the Keyboard page 26 Using the Touch Pad page 27 Using Special function Buttons page 28 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 29 Using PC Cards page 37 Using the Memory Stick Media page 40 Using the Internet page 44 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 45 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 54 COOCOO COCO ODO lt 26 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard but has additional keys that perform model specific tasks For more information on the standard keys see Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key A Some functions are not available until Windows is launched Combinations Feature Functions
6. O Troubleshooting Printing Why can t I print a document O Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer Q Make sure the printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on the computer A You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the manual that accompanied the printer for more information Q Ifthe printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer A If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on the computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Printers and Faxes Right click an unused printer and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel When your printer is connected to the port replicator check the port replicator to see if it is connected to an AC power source NO of Ff WO DD lt 153 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is pr
7. Q Check the manual provided with the USB device You may need to install software before you connect the device A Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test that the port is working at all QU USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power We recommend you connect the device directly to the computer without a hub lt 164 p N N O Support Options Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your computer and the preinstalled software Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen User Guide this manual and the printed Welcome mat provide detailed information on howto maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may be supplied with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk as on screen Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered probl
8. Fn 2 F2 speaker switch Turns on and off the built in speakers and the headphones Fn 1 F3 F4 speaker volume Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 and then 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 or or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn G F7 switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD external device e g monitor and both LCD and external device Fn 25 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 91 lt 27 gt Using Your VAIO Computer 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 Cy na gt Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touch pad to place the pointer
9. 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 57 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables EN D y N Pa c D e Wy 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 lt 58 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To see the help file Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu 2 Select Help from the Help menu Z 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 Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off lt 59 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 Connecting a Port Re
10. m as UY yy UY mmy e E lt 20 gt N N O Getting Started 4 Slide the lock switch 1 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 This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries lt 21 gt N N O Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase To 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 22 gt N N O Getting Started 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
11. 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 28 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer Special function button Functions By default the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between S1 S2 buttons the LCD and external device You can change these button assignments on the window for changing the S button assignments To display this window press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central lt 29 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place
12. Internet Security Symantec Corporation A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www symantec com techsupp lt 172 gt N N O Support Options PictureGear Studio software Sony Electronics Inc PictureGear Studio still image management software displays still images from your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera The still images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder create your own photo albums and make prints A For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support A For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intuit com support quicken ROXIO DigitalMedia Sonic Solutions A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support sonic com lt 173 gt N N O Support Options SonicStage software Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability QO For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888
13. communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home YN M lt 47 gt N N O 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 g 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 Network Authentication drop down box 10 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop down box 11 Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button Some information becomes visible 12 Enter the Network key The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters long You can choose whatever you want 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 4 2 3 lt 48 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Enter exactly the
14. 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 36 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer 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 online Specifications 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 from the submenu For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD software program lt 37 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to your computer Inserting a PC Card
15. 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 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 AVAN LO aa Before Use Q Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well A 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 effectiveness 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 lt 10 gt N N O Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 1
16. 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 VAIO eas Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change the Standby mode settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the Power Schemes tab 5 Change the System Standby settings lt 94 p N N 0 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 95 p
17. rana 66 Connecting an External DISPlay coito adora ole 67 Selecting Display MOUBS oooooconcccnnnciconncccnncccnn nan n nr rnrnr nr n rr rrnn nr ranrranne 71 Using the Multiple Monitors Function oooooccccnnnoccccncnnnoccnnconnnnncnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnn cnn rn nano cnn nr nera ren rr anar rr n ran nnnnrnnnnnnrnrrrnnnnnnnnins 74 Connecting an External Microphone oococinnccconocccnnoncnonnncnnano canon conocer rra ran rra 77 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device oooonccccnnccconoccccnonnnnonenonnnnnnnonocancnncn naar narran nn rra ran rana r caracas 78 Connecting Pri sc eee a A A EA 81 Connecting an i LINK Device ssir itii aaa a a E aaa Ea Aaaa aaea e a aaa aa AAE Sa Aa ENA 83 Connecting to a Network LAN c cccccseeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeee seas eeseaeee cases seaeeeseaeesesaaeeseaeeeessaeeeseaeeeseaeeseeaeeseeeesneneeenas 85 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 0 ccecceeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaee ees aaeeseaeeecaaaeeseaaeeseaaeeegaeeeseaeeesgeaeeseeeeeseaeesseaeeeeeaeeeeeaeeess 87 Setting the PassWord cotos EA leeis o a oa aea Ta davai bedded ied deed dated 88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central oooconicccnonccinonccconaccnonancnononcnnnnnn cono ncn nan cnnnnn cnn nnn narran nn rnnn nn cra n rn narra rnnncncns 90 Using the Power Saving MOQ ES irrar a aaa a a Eaa a Aaaa Ea a Eaa Eae Eaei 91 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management cc cccccceeeeeeeeeneeeeeeaeeeceeeeseaeeseaeeseaeeeesaeeseaaeesseaeeseeeeeesea
18. 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 online Specifications 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 Z An ad hoc network does not support WPA 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
19. should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Make sure you have installed the latest video driver A On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should do if cannot remember the password If you have forgotten the password contact an authorized Sony Service Center to cancel it A cancellation fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site AOAC KO lt 132 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot use my computer as a VAIO Media or Windows Media Connect server To use your computer as a VAIO Media or Windows Media Connect server 1 Click Start point to All Programs and Norton Internet Security and click Norton Internet Security The Norton Internet Security 2005 software is launched 2 Click Status amp Settings in the left pane under Norton Internet Security The System Status list is displayed in the right pane Click Personal Firewall and then Configure Click the Advanced tab and then General Deselect the UPNP Port 1900 Block Rule check box Click OK oan rh Ww Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the Desktop screen appears due to network security checku
20. the CPU speed To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select Portable Laptop in the Power schemes box Click Apply Click OK Available on selected models only o fF Q Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because the computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press and hold the Windows key and press D twice OAC I lt 131 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if start my computer and the message System Disabled appears and Windows does not start If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the System Disabled message appears and Windows does not start Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart the computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps Lock indicator are off If any are lit press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password What
21. the arrows 1 The memory module is released 1 Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 MIO pee Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 11 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 12 Install the memory module Q Slide the memory module into the slot AU Push in the memory module until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Make sure to insert the memory module edge with a notch into the memory module slot lt 109 gt NAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 13 Close the module cover and then tighten the screws 14 Gently replace the keyboard and then press it into the computer It would be easier to replace the keyboard if you gently hold down the area indicated by 1 Observe the following when replacing the keyboard Do not apply excessive force to the keyboard as it may deform the keyboard Do not pull the keyboard cable with excessive force as it may result in the broken cable AVANO lt 110 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 15 Close the LCD and then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer A pas Make sure to put a soft cloth between the LCD and the keyboard to prevent damage to the LCD 16 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 a fF
22. 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 lt 54 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on selected models only See the online Specifications 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 32 feet 10 meters range in open space To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click 44 E 3 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option 4 Click OK lt 55 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality A The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system 0D 0 0 00 00 00 Use of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the s
23. 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 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 23 gt N N O 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 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position lt 24 gt AVAN
24. the module cover and then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 9 Reinsert the battery and turn on the computer AVANT TC lt 105 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer To change or add a memory module to the memory module underneath the keyboard 1 2 3 4 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack Wait until the computer cools down Unscrew the two screws at the bottom of the computer Slide up the latches in the battery compartment to unlock the keyboard an A lt 106 gt NIAN Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Turn over the computer upside down and lift open the LCD 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side turn it over the touchpad and gently put it on the computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Observe the following when turning over the keyboard Do not remove the keyboard forcibly as it may deform the keyboard Do not pull the keyboard cable with excessive force as it may result in the broken cable Make sure not to disengage any key tops AVANO lt 107 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Unscrew the two screws next to the memory slot and remove the memory slot cover 9 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity 10 Remove the memory module A Pull the tabs in the direction of
25. 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 in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk lt 92 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
26. 0 Air vent Ale a a e N 2 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO high speed and high capacity capabilities lt 13 gt Getting Started _ 11 Battery connector page 19 lt 14 Be Getting Started Right i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 83 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 78 Air vent DC In port page 18 Supports high full low speeds MeN El Getting Started Left Network Ethernet port page 85 Modem port page 44 Microphone jack page 77 Headphones jack page 66 Monitor VGA port page 68 PC Card slot page 37 PC Card eject button page 39 SOS onl e no BS SSS gt Cee lt 16 gt Getting Started 1 Port replicator connector page 60 2 Air vents lt 17 gt Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power llluminates when the power to 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 Memory Stick Pro Duo lt lllum
27. 1 About the Indicator Lights page 17 Connecting a Power Source page 18 Using the Battery Pack page 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 24 CODODD O a 11 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 country or area of your residency Front 1 button page 28 2 button page 28 Num lock indicator page 17 Caps lock indicator page 17 Scroll lock indicator page 17 LCD screen page 112 Keyboard page 26 Touch pad page 27 Power indicator page 17 Battery indicator page 17 Hard disk drive indicator page 17 Optical disc drive indicator page 17 Memory Stick media indicator page 17 WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 17 Bluetooth indicator page 17 WIRELESS switch page 17 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities are available on selected models only aaa E REE ll e E le el a e N El 0000000000 pr 7 lt 12 gt Getting Started Speakers Power button Optical disc drive page 29 Manual eject hole page 146 Drive eject button page 29 Memory Stick media slot page 4
28. 476 6972 A For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support A For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 lt Le N N O Support Options SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CD R or CD RW discs or audio files in WAV format A For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support A For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 SpySubtract InterMute Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intermute com support html lt 175 gt N N O Support Options VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys A For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support A For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 AVANT TC lt 176 gt Support Options VAIO Central Sony Electronics
29. 5 A brief description of the problem lt 166 AVAN O Support Options In order to contact a Sony technical support representative please call the following numbers A In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 A In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 A In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 a In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 595 0200 A In Chile Sony answers 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 QO In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 A In Panama 800 2050 lt lt 167 a N N O Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Adobe Photoshop Elements Photoshop Album Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 America Online Broadband or Dial Up America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aim com lt 168 gt N N O Support Options Click to DVD software Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a D
30. 88 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 lt 181 gt N N O Support Options VAIO Zone software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Zone software provides an effortless way to browse and enjoy pictures music and video files on your computer all through an elegant next generation interface You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO computers on your network On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD drive VAIO Zone enables you to record video and slide shows of pictures to DVD On VAIO computer models with a built in TV tuner VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder enabling you to record TV programs and burn them to DVD QO For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support A For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com sp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 O 2005 Sony Corporation
31. 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 lt 96 p N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you to set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your computer and 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 Managem
32. If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details QO Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery and press the power button to turn on the computer A Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Q Remove any extra memory modules you may have inserted since purchase A Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer lt 124 pp N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears Set the date month day year Press Enter Press the Y key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the key to select the Exit tab and then press the F9 key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Select Yes and press the Enter key Select Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes an
33. Inc VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications a For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 lt 177 N N 10 Support Options VAIO Media software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network Q For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support A For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 lt 178 gt N N O Support Options VAIO Support Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to common support needs such as VAIO Documentation product specifications serial number model name service tag informati
34. NU ON 152 MIGrO PRONG error re ee a er E e e eae rean aino aai eiee towel TREET ERE EEES 153 MOUSE e AE A O 154 SPCAKEMS int A de ete i er eee 155 WROUGHT PAG A es A es aera Te ote cna ee ee ge Aces aoe le Sada E ced eec ated deena ET 156 WAN TC Keyboard circo A a AAE ANAE a ii 158 Floppy DISKS ai dad e cid 159 A ON 160 AU VIAS stc aiids 161 Memory Stick Media ococonnnicininnonncninnnnncnncccnnnccnnRRRRRR RR ra nn rr a rnnrnnnnnr 162 PenpheralS iii A A Eo eee Du ad vidi eee hd eee aed bt feed 163 Suppor OPUS sins apueetivess bss edecesans E AAEN su vou teu REE ach evans a aa EE EAE Eiai 164 S ny Support INFOMMALION oi 22 tance a A a E a 164 Program Support iiormati otisses e E E ra E e a eaa ea Ea E 167 lt 6 VA O Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Q Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections setting up information etc QO Safety information Contains safety guidelines and owner information lt 7 el AVAN O Before Use Non printed Documentation Q User Guide this manual Contains features of your computer It also includ
35. O Troubleshooting Networking Why can t my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point a Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move the computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit on the computer Make sure power to the access point is on Check the following setting oar Wn 7 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection Click Properties Click the Wireless Network tab Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks Q Make sure the encryption key is correct AVANO lt 140 gt Troubleshooting Why can t I access the Internet Q Check the access point settings See the instructions supplied with the access point Q Make sure the computer and the access point are connected to one another Q Move the computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure the computer is properly configured for Internet access Why is the data transfer speed slow A The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data tr
36. O Using Your VAIO Computer 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 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 Ifthe Audio CD window appears click to select an option lt 35 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your computer supports see Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs page 31 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 Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical disc drive name Q 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
37. ON Turn on the computer Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window Double click the System Information folder Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer lt 111 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 112 On Using the Power Source page 113 On Handling Your Computer page 114 On Handling Floppy Disks page 116 On Handling Discs page 117 On Using the Battery Pack page 118 On Using Headphones page 119 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 119 On Handling the Hard Disk page 120 OoovovoOUOUODOD lt 112 AVAN O Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen QO 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 scratch 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 Aresidual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time T
38. 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 49 gt Using Your VAIO Computer lt 50 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point for example the Sony Access Point The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range NA lt 5 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information 2 Turn on the WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections oa kf Ww In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears 7 Follow the on screen instructions lt 52 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network Mode
39. 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 lt 38 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Ln 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 recognized 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 t
40. Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong Q The language layout of the computer s keyboard is specified on the sticker on the box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched A To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator is off If the Num lock indicator is on press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters al 159 gt N N O Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected The computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB flop
41. V device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs Q For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support A For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 lt 169 N N O Support Options DVgate Plus software Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats A For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support A For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Google Toolbar Google Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http toolbar google com help html
42. WATTS User Guide Personal Computer VGN S500 Series SONY ONLO Contents aea AUE e EFA T A EA PATEA A ee ee Se ATTO 6 Documentation abia 6 Ergonomic Considerations eria ad a aae a E satiety velar aea oa a eaaa ias 8 Getting Started PA E AET GG es A 10 Locating Controls and PORS men ioien geet dees yee a a A ld di 11 About the Indicator Lights scapari aa eaa AA AAAA iaaa FAAEE ATR AAA rn ARA Aa haaa A LAA A IEAS 17 Connecting a Power SOUICE pieren e a a Rana 18 Using ithe Battery Pack mscorlib bote 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 0 ccccceeececeeeeeeeeneeeeeaeeeeeaeeeseeaeeseaeeeseaeeeseaeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseaeeeseaeeseeeeeee 24 Using Your VAIO Computer coin anian aiian ae anre deen vd A let eee It ii 25 UsIngithe KE ybOar rase annaa ARAA das tas 26 Using the TOUCH Pad eae E EE E O EA RRS 27 Using Special function Buttons ise aee a aia eaaa Dee te eet ad 28 Using the Optical Dise Drives uo o a ido 29 Using PO Cards ita E cok AE de a eee adn Dike hein eee A athe 37 Using the Memory Stick Media ooooocnncccnnncccnoncccnonccnnnncnnnnnn ccoo narrar 40 Using the Intermon A A a a 44 Using Wireless LAN WEAN asustar alta ple 45 Using the Bluetooth Functionally iii 54 ONLO Using Peripheral Devices ii 2 2 5 edie ros aaee air A E REA AKEE TEE A eee nies 59 Connecting a Port Replicator a e epa ti ee 60 Connecting External Speakers oooncoconncccinoccccnonccnnoncnnonoconannc anna Ranma
43. a malfunction lt 114 be AV AN O Precautions On Handling Your Computer Q 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 QO 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 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near the computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction OoovovvvovoD QO Provide adequate 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 suita
44. ack up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto the computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on the computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media A Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MagicGate Memory Stick media A Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders A Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders lt 163 gt N N O Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if cannot connect a USB device Q If applicable check the USB device is switched on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check the battery is charged If you are using a printer check the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet QO Try using a different USB port on the computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device
45. ame time on the computer 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 al 56 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length 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 a The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version 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
46. andling Discs Q Do not touch the surface of the disc OY 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 commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out A 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 118 gt MA Precautions On Using the Battery Pack QO Do not leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140 F 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 Charge the batteries at temperatures between 18 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries While the battery is in use or being charged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is n
47. ansfer speed move the computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using A If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point A If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information How do avoid data transfer interruptions Q When the computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Q Move the computer closer to the access point O Make sure the access point connection is intact A Change the access point channel See your access point manual for more information lt 141 gt N N O Troubleshooting What are channels Q Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices A If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in your access point instructions When change the encryption key the network connection stops What should do Two computers with built in wireless LAN may loose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption ke
48. appear 3 In the Security Warning window click Yes to install and run Windows Update 4 Inthe Microsoft Windows Update window select an installation type and follow the on screen instructions How do keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated You can keep the preinstalled Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the taskbar If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appear 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon again The Norton Internet Security window appears If you have previously registered this antivirus software the Norton Internet Security window automatically appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates lt 135 N N O Troubleshooting Battery How do know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Charging the Battery Pack page 21 When is the computer using AC power When the computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed When should recharge the battery Q When the battery level falls below 10 percent Q When both the battery and power indicators blink Q When you have not used the battery
49. ations before playing a DVD movie OY 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 A Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code of your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player You can change the DVD region code only a limited number of times When you have exceeded this number the drive s DVD region code is permanently assigned and you will not be able to change it again Reconfiguring the computer does not reset this count 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 a If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is activated playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in audio and video lt 34 p N N
50. ay page 68 Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display page 69 Connecting a Projector page 70 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 67 a Using Peripheral Devices lt 68 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor either directly to your computer or via the optional port replicator To connect a computer display 1 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 port replicator 3 If your computer is one of models with the NVIDIA video controller and you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable not supplied into the DVI D port on the port replicator 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 A video adapter device is required to connect a VGA monitor using the DVI D port lt 69
51. ble distance away from the set Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur a 115 VA 10 Precautions OY Do not use cut or damaged connection cables a If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site A 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 116 AVAN 10 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 117 2 AV AN O Precautions On H
52. bmenu 6 Double click the listed drive and select the Properties tab 7 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not selected You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 8 Click OK to close the window Q Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction QO If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive A If you notice condensation on the computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Q Make sure the computer is running on AC power supply and try the disc again lt 149 p N N O Troubleshooting What should do if cannot write to CD Q Do not launch any software application or allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver A Do not use the keyboard A Do not use a CD R RW disc that has a label affixed to it This could cause a write error or other damage What should do if cannot write to DVD This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing O Are y
53. d according to the manufacturer s instructions A If the CD or DVD is dirty or damaged the computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager window 2 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 117 for instructions A If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound follow these steps Q Double click the Volume icon on the taskbar and click to cancel the Volume Control Mute All and Wave Mute check boxes Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer A Ifyou are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click System The System Properties window appears 4 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears If an X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers vna WACO lt 148 gt Troubleshooting 5 Double click the optical disc drive device to open the su
54. d be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom switch off the computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 19 Q If the symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Why does a window appear to notify of incompatibility of the battery pack or improper connection to the computer and an operating mode shift to Hibernate Q This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom switch off the computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 19 A Ifthe symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site lt q 130 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why is the sound of my computer s fan so loud The computer s fan may be running at a high speed to cool the CPU By lowering the CPU speed you also lower the speed and noise level of the computer s fan You can use the power schemes to lower
55. d exit now appears 7 Select Yes and press the Enter key The computer restarts If this occurs on a regular basis contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site lt 125 N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if the power indicator Green lights but my screen does not display anything when I turn on my computer If nothing still appears on your screen after a while 1 Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on the computer again 2 If nothing still appears on your screen unplug the AC adapter remove the battery and leave the computer for about a minute Then plug in the AC adapter install the battery and turn on the computer again lt 126 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if the message Operating system not found appears when my computer starts and why won t Windows start O Make sure the computer does not have a non bootable floppy disk in the floppy disk drive if applicable A If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive 1 Remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft Windows operating system starts properly A If the Windows operating system still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive remove it Turn off the computer Remove any peripheral device
56. d 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 Se al Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use lt 78 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following Q When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports QO Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected 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 DY Jo 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 mba lt 79 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB por
57. ed as the primary monitor when an external display desktop monitor etc is connected to your computer The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer See the online Specifications for detailed information on the video controller If you want to work on the computer s LCD and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 74 for more information To select a display lt 72 gt N N 0 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 Properties Select a display from the Display Devices menu Click OK Oo AN ODO oO FF W 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 73 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Models with the NVIDIA video controller 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 GeForce Select nView Display Settings from the left menu To change the current display select the desired dis
58. ed by the computer with the Bluetooth functionality For more details see the help file on the Bluetooth Utility software lt 145 gt N N O Troubleshooting Can I use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technology the computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on the use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to verify that use of the Bluetooth feature on the computer is permitted Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device by specifying its IP address on a Personal Area Network PAN The Bluetooth utility software uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP to assign IP addresses to active wireless devices If you specify a fixed IP address for the device to which you want to connect the utility cannot assign a dynamic IP address to the device and fails Do not specify IP addresses when using a PAN Why can t I 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 Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode If the device to which you want to connect supports Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User mode only you cannot establish a connection from your comp
59. eeesoaees 96 Upgrading Your VAIO Computelr cccccceececceeeeeeeeeeeeneee cee eee ceeaee cases RR Ranma rra 99 Adding and Removing Me Y ico aia 100 VAN TC POCAULIONS aro sess cee on AORA tec eu eee paa adie penne VEA EARANN pa NEN EKAT niles pened eves AEAN ENKE UERS NCAA ETRE AEEA NEA KAKEN 111 On Handling the LCD Screen att aide eal eel er a etal tenn ame iar aaah 112 On Using the Power Source vinil ta 113 On Handling Your Computers auction ade errata 114 On Handling Floppy Disks ccccecseeeeceeeeeeee eee ae sence ee eee ee eteae ee eeae ee eae ee eeaeeecaeeeeeeeeeneeeeegaeeecaee encase seceesseaeeseeeeen 116 On Handling DISCS csi scrip neni venice A ee Ale nee ees ed ee een ee ee 117 On Using the Battery PaCk ooooiccinnicicinnccinnncccnoncccnanncnnnncnnnnn cnn nnn cnn rnnnncnns 118 On Using Headphones turista aaa 119 On Handling Memory Stick Media iaee aie aoier ae aai areenaan aa nn nn a aa Bana c cnn a aaea aeaa eda aaea aaa aa 119 On Handling the Hard DISK asien connerie casts fens au eao aaaea aa Rea tease DIE nte DAR Caaan 120 TPOUDIGSMOOTING o acao ie eee Ge pas A peed cuties KEATAS A EEAS NEA KEATEN EE DE E 121 olaa E E A A T A T EE a AOTT TTT 123 System Sec A E T E A A A T 133 Bate ys eeen akene il a bie dle dd les E EE E 135 Ida cecal a O R O E EA E OA 137 Networking eraai a A T S E eet E E A R R A 139 Bluetooth Technology a ii ad 142 CDs and DVDS EEE ds It dd A A A AA AA a 146 Display ne TON 150 P
60. ems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit the Sony online support Web site at http www sony com pesupport for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http www sony com lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information lt 165 gt N N O Support Options For users in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site you may call Sony directly In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services please have the following information readily available 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the laptops and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktops 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back of the laptops and on the back of the CPU on the desktops the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer The hardware component or the software program that is causing you the problem
61. ent 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 aos Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 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
62. er In this way you can protect your computer from unauthorized access 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 lt 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 7 alphanumeric characters long Z The following is to configure the computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen VAIO pone A Customizing Your VAIO Computer 5 Select Password When Power ON under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled 6 Use the or gt 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 Changing Removin
63. erties 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 For more information on the Bluetooth Device window see Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device page 57 lt 143 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why can t other Bluetooth devices connect to my computer Q Make sure the other device is authenticated Q The computer may not allow connections from other devices To enable Bluetooth device connections follow these steps Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar 2 Select Device Properties and Security from the menu The Device properties and Security window appears 3 Check if Discoverability mode Connectability mode and Pairing mode are selected on the Security tab 4 Click OK A The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 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 or to 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 on See the other device s manual for more details lt 144 m N N O Troubles
64. es information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems A Specifications The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http www sony com lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas A VAIO Recovery Options Guide Selected models only Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click Recovery Guide lt 8 gt AVAN O Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations 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
65. for a long time When should replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should be concerned that the installed battery is warm No it is normal for the battery to be warm when it is powering the computer lt 136 gt N N O Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power The computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 94 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the Hibernate tab 5 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation lt 137 N N O Troubleshooting Internet Why doesn t my modem work O Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem port on the computer and the wall jack Q Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Q Ma
66. g 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 gt 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 90 p N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Central utility allows you to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a limited user lt 1 a N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the power source for
67. gt N N O Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer Using the AC Adapter ie 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 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC In port 4 on the computer or on the optional port replicator 72 D 4 3 1 2 The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter 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 94 This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way lt 19 gt N N O Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place Wy i a
68. he manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on use ONLO 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 a A o ON 0 Z To remove a PC Card when the computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 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 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pops out 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 39 gt Using Your VAIO Computer lt 40 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile 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 For the latest information o
69. he 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 113 AVAN O Precautions On Using the Power Source A See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model A Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder A You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to 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 plug 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 Ovoovoovodno Use the AC adapter supplied with the computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause
70. hooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow A The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices but also on the radio wave quality on the operating system or the software used Try to move the computer or try to place the two devices closer A The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether Q Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move the computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected A Identify and remove obstacles between the computer and the device to which it is connected 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 What should do if the message requesting authentication appears The target Bluetooth enabled device is requesting connection authentication Mutual authentication is required to enable Bluetooth communications with this device Why can t connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also support
71. iar 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 online Specifications sheet For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site lt 100 gt NAIN 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 U 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 terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for
72. inates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Optical disc drive llluminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc When the indicator is off the optical disc is not being used 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 time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps lock Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off Scroll lock 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 Bluetooth EY llluminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled WIRELESS LAN llluminates when the wireless LAN function is running On selected models only lt 18
73. 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 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 16 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point Each device
74. ke sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct a Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure that the modem is the only device connected to your phone line O O Check the following setting 1 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Phone and Modem Options On the Modems tab check that your modem is listed On the Dialing Rules tab check the location information is correct a fF WO N OAC I lt 138 gt Troubleshooting Why is my modem connection slow The computer is equipped with a V 92 V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps a a a Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line lt 139 gt N N
75. ls with the VAIO Wireless Utility software only Use the VAIO Wireless Utility software to guide you through the set up process and provide you with more detailed information about wireless connections 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up On models with the Bluetooth functionality double click 44 E 3 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK 3 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Wireless Utility The VAIO Wireless Utility appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters lt q 53 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN Channel Selection In an 802 11b g configuration channel 1 to 11 can be used a With an Access Point Infrastructure U 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 acces
76. n Memory Stick media visit the Sony online support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http www sony com lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas 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 Cy LOCK Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch gt A a N N O 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 QO 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 Memor
77. neously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may cause loss of data U Remove the AC adapter and battery A Try reinstalling the software A Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support lt 128 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why won t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode The computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate To restore the computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Restart the computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press the U key 3 Press the R key to select restart 3 If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager or Windows Security window appears 2 When the Windows Task Manager window appears press and release the Alt key to highlight the menu bar press the gt key to select Shut Down and then follow step 3 and 4 When the Windows Security window appears press the S key to shut down 3 Press the Enter key 4 Press the R key to select restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off lt 129 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why doesn t the computer start or the power button does not work when the battery indicator is flashing A This symptom coul
78. o turn off the computer before disconnecting it from the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals 2 Push the release buttons 1 at the same time 1 lt 65 N N Using Peripheral Devices 4 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of the computer Z It is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after disconnecting the computer from the port replicator If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect the port replicator completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter lt lt 66 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 Q 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on 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 AVANT TC 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 Displ
79. on survey registration etc A For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support A For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 lt 179 N N O Support Options VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model A For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support A For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 lt 180 gt N N O Support Options VAIO Wireless Utility Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Wireless Utility walks you through setting up your wireless network connection and offers useful diagnostic tests to help keep your wireless network running smoothly QO For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support A For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 8
80. on to the Internet 1 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears Click Next If the Location Information window appears follow the on screen instructions If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next Follow the on screen instructions lt 45 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN 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 Z WLAN uses the IEEE802 11b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which
81. operly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer lt 154 p N N O Troubleshooting Mouse What should I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Q Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port Q Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer What should do if the pointer doesn t move when use the mouse Q Make sure another mouse is not installed A If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer A If you still cannot use the pointer restart the computer You can restart the computer three different ways UA Press the Windows key and press the U key When the Turn off computer window appears press the R key O Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight the menu bar and press the gt key to select Shut Down Press the Enter key and then press the R key QU Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off wait 10 to 15 seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer QO Avoid using radio controlled toys or equipment CB radios and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing your mouse to stop working properly A Do not place metal furniture near the computer or wireless mouse as this may create interference causing your mouse to stop wo
82. ot cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock Ooovovoovodo If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced A You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging O A If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery lt EE 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 Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On Handling Memory 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 su
83. ou using the correct DVD recordable media Q Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with the computer s built in DVD recorder DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work A The preinstalled software on the computer does not support copying DVD movies Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal lt 150 gt N N O Troubleshooting Display Why did the computer screen LCD go blank A The computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using the Power Saving Modes page 91 for more information A Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on Q If the computer is using battery power make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 19 for more information Q If the display mode is set to external display use the Fn F7 key combination See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 26 for more information What should do if the screen does not display a video A Ifthe external display is selected for the output destination wi
84. play from the Current display drop down list To display the output on the computer s LCD and the external display at the same time select Clone from the nView Display mode drop down list To specify displays use the Primary Display Secondary Display drop down list 8 Click OK and then YES NO oO FP OND lt 74 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display attached to the monitor VGA port your computer 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 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 75 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Moni
85. plicator page 60 Connecting External Speakers page 66 Connecting an External Display page 67 Selecting Display Modes page 71 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 74 Connecting an External Microphone page 77 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 78 Connecting a Printer page 81 Connecting an LINK Device page 83 Oovovovoovovocvoveodso Connecting to a Network LAN page 85 AVAN LO Bane Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Port Replicator Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer and an external display A port replicator may be supplied with your computer depending on the model you purchased If not you can additionally purchase an optional port replicator See the online Specifications to see whether your model is supplied with a port replicator Locating Ports on the Port Replicator mk 1 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 78 2 Printer port page 82 3 DVI D port page 68 4 Monitor VGA port page 68 5 Network Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 85 DC In port page 18 Supports high full low speeds N Es ED ly YO e A a o 4 2 This port is disabled when a model with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator is docked The port replicator can be powered only through the AC adapter
86. port replicator 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 If the main unit is docked you can only use the Network Ethernet port on the optional port replicator AVAN KO a Using Peripheral Devices Telephone lines cannot be connected to the Network LAN connector on your computer If the Network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port lt j 87 p N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your computer Setting the Password page 88 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 90 Using the Power Saving Modes page 91 Oooo Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 96 lt 88 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 comput
87. pplied 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 Oooovoovodo 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 A Direct sunlight A High humidity or Q Corrosive substances A Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media lt 4 120 gt AV AN O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling 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 Ooovoovdo 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 lt 121 gt N N O Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Thi
88. ps lt 133 e N N O Troubleshooting System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to the computer s security How can protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on the computer The best way to protect the computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing one of the following A The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to the computer whenever you are connected to the Internet A The Windows Updates web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature The computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates To use the Automatic Updates feature 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon on the taskbar The Automatic Updates Setup Wizard appears 3 Click Next and follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates WAL lt 134 p Troubleshooting To visit the Windows Updates web site 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Type http windowsupdate microsoft com in the address bar of your browser The Microsoft Windows Update and Security Warning windows
89. py disk drive from the computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port a Aa ON Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive Q Ifthe disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature lt 160 N N O Troubleshooting PC Cards Why doesn t my PC Card work Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting a PC Card page 37 for more information Q Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the computer Q See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart the computer Why can t insert my PC Card QO Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a PC Card page 37 for more information Q You may not be able
90. r speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity UA 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 Oovovovovo vo lt 102 gt NIAN Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module to the memory module slot on the bottom of the computer 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 ES Pd ds LTT e ol 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity lt 103 gt NAIN 0 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 Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 lt 104 p Upgrading Your VAIO Computer ONLO 7 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 edge with a notch into the memory module slot Close
91. rking properly lt 155 N N O Troubleshooting Speakers Why won t my speakers work Q Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Your speakers may not be designed for computer use If the speakers have a mute button set the button to off If the speakers have a volume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Oooo If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged Q If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with the speakers for more information Why can t hear sound from my speakers QO If the computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly installed and is charged A If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See that program s help guide for more information A Your speakers may be set to mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled OY Check the volume controls in Windows WACO lt 156 gt Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work a Try restarting the computer Follow these steps 1 Press
92. ructions 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 VAIO Zone software Oooovoovovoovdo lt 33 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should follow these recommendations QO 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 QO Close all open applic
93. s connected to the computer Restart the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears a fF ON o Press the gt key to select the Exit menu 7 Press the F9 key The message Load default configuration now appears 8 Select Yes and press the Enter key 9 Select Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 10 Select Yes and press the Enter key The computer restarts lt 127 N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding Q Itis best to turn off the computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windows Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data QO Click Start point to Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off A Ifthe computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu When the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down A Ifthe computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Q If the computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Windows Task Manager Q Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simulta
94. s point manual b Without an Access Point ad hoc Q If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected A Ifthe Wireless connection is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment a 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 Taking this into consideration the IEEE802 11g products are designed to reduce
95. s section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http www sony com pesupport for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http www sony com lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas Computer page 123 System Security page 133 Battery page 135 Internet page 137 Networking page 139 Bluetooth Technology page 142 CDs and DVDs page 146 Display page 150 Printing page 152 Microphone page 153 Mouse page 154 Speakers page 155 Touch Pad page 156 Keyboard page 158 Floppy Disks page 159 PC Cards page 160 DODOCOODCOODO OL Do0cDO oooO O 122 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting A Audio Video page 161 A Memory Stick Media page 162 A Peripherals page 163 lt lt 123 gt N N O Troubleshooting Computer What should I do if my computer won t start Q Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is installed properly and charged Q Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty A If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on A
96. supplied with the computer Do not unplug the AC adapter from the port replicator and the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions Ly The printer port on the port replicator is intended for printer connections only ONLO Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator 1 2 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer Plug the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 and an AC outlet Make sure to use the supplied AC adapter Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC In port 3 on the port replicator 4 a 67 Be Using Peripheral Devices lt 62 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices 4 Open the port replicator connector cover PY pp 7 My OLY C lt 63 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices 6 Align the bottom connector of the computer with the connector on the port replicator and push down until it clicks into place 7 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with the port replicator Do not move the computer while attached to the port replicator this may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the computer a 64 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the Port Replicator To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure t
97. t 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 l Always remove the Memory Stick 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 lt 44 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line 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 oO 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 connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connecti
98. t This may cause a malfunction lt 80 N N O 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 381 be N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Choose the USB port 3 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 YO e
99. th 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 32 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer 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 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 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 inst
100. th the Fn F7 keys and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your screen A In such a case stop video playback press the Fn F7 keys to change the output destination to your screen and then restart video playback What should do if the screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten the screen AVANO lt 151 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if the brightness of the screen changes The brightness of your screen when adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is temporary and this adjustment is overridden by the setting on the VAIO Power Management tab when another power scheme is selected To save this preference for the brightness ain the following procedure you must have administrator rights on the computer Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click Power Options On the Power Schemes tab select the desired power scheme from the Power schemes list On the VAIO Power Management tab select No change for LCD Brightness Click OK The preference for the brightness adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is saved and your screen brightness remains unchanged regardless of operating conditions oar wn What should do if the external display or TV does not display anything If you change the log on user with the Fast User Switching function after the computer started you will not be able to select a display by pressing the Fn F7 keys lt 152 gt N N
101. the Windows key 2 Press the U key The Turn off computer window opens 3 Press the R key to restart the computer If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release the Alt key to highlight the menu bar and press the gt key to select Shut Down 3 Press the Enter key 4 Press the R key to restart the computer If you still cannot restart the computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See Using the Touch Pad page 27 lt 157 a N N O Troubleshooting How do I change the left and right button assignments If the computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Mouse Click the Buttons tab Select your preferences in the Button Configuration box and then click Apply to install your settings You may need to use the Tab key and the 4 and Y keys to make your selections 6 Click OK to close the window a fF ODN lt 158 N N O
102. to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with the computer Check the manual that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use OAC IO lt 161 gt Troubleshooting Audio Video Why can t use the DV camera recorder You may not be able to use the DV camera recorder and the message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may appear because the i LINK cable is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer or camera Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 83 for more information i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions lt 162 gt N N O Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Why can t open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media b
103. tors mode 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 lt 76 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Models with the NVIDIA video controller Click Start and then Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes Click Display Select the Settings tab Click Advanced Click the tab with its name beginning with GeForce Select nView Display Settings from the left menu Select Dualview from the nView Display Mode drop down list Select Laptop Display from the Primary display drop down list 0 Click OK O ON OO FW ND You can also change one of the button assignments to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the respective S button To change the button assignments press and hold any S button to display the window for changing the assignment For details on the S buttons see Using Special function Buttons page 28 Z Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode AVANO lt 77 gt Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a soun
104. 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 98 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Power Management Viewer To start VAIO Power Management Viewer Click on the VAIO Power Management tab Alternatively you can use VAIO Central to start VAIO Power Management Viewer Double click the Power Management folder on the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window and then double click the VAIO Power Management icon For launching VAIO Central see Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 90 To change the power scheme Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list on VAIO Power Management Viewer To view performance with the power scheme modified with VAIO Power Management When both VAIO Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer are running VAIO Power Management Viewer shows performance with the power scheme that was modified with VAIO Power Management Use VAIO Power Management to set up or modify the power scheme AVAN LO moe Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee due to mishandling we recommend that A You contact your dealer to install a new memory module A You do not install it yourself if you are not famil
105. using and modifying electronic equipment Q 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 Q Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Q Donot open the memory module package until you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD lt 101 gt NAIN Upgrading Your VAIO Computer QO Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Q 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 radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets o
106. uter Why can t use the Bluetooth Utility software when I switch a user If you switch a user without logging off from your system the Bluetooth Utility software will not work successfully Make sure to log off before switching a user To log off from your system click Start and then Log Off lt 146 gt N N O Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc the computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see On Handling Discs page 117 for instructions on how to clean it What should do if the drive tray won t open A Make sure the computer is on QO Press the drive eject button A If the drive eject button does not work click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu A If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button A Try restarting the computer lt 147 N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if the optical disc drive isn t playing my CD or DVD properly Make sure the disc was inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing up Q Make sure the necessary program s is installe
107. y Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of the computer r MAGICGATE e COI E lt 42 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging 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 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 EE 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 lt 43 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slo
108. y back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches lt 142 N N O Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology Why can t other Bluetooth devices discover my computer Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth feature enabled Q Ifthe Bluetooth indicator is off turn on the WIRELESS switch Q 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 Q The computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer discover other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth Utility software or you may not be able to communicate with the device Why can t I find the Bluetooth device with which want to communicate A Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details A Ifthe device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with the computer A To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with the computer right click the Bluetooth icon Ei on the taskbar and select Device Properties and Security from the menu to open the Device prop
109. your country or region Q 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 84 N N O 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 a 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 85 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 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 optional

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