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1. RM MC10E SONY lt 5 Using Your VAIO Computer 6 10 11 12 13 14 5 Volume buttons Press to increase or decrease the volume Recorded TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs In My TV window Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for your area Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection CLEAR button Press to backspace and delete entered text Standby button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to reduce power consumption My pictures button Press to view pictures or a slide show My videos button Press to view videos from your video collection More button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features Directional arrow buttons Press the 4 and gt buttons to move the pointer on the screen OK button Press OK to select the desired action or window option When watching full screen TV press OK to return to the previous channel Press OK again to switch between channels Channel Page buttons Press to change or page up down channels no number input required P Start button Press to open the Media Center Start menu Muting 1X button Pres
2. lt 12 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 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 Bo Before Use 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
3. Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off lt 81 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 Multi Function Bay Docking Station page 82 Connecting External Speakers page 91 Connecting an External Display page 92 Selecting Display Modes page 101 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 102 Connecting an External Microphone page 104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 105 Connecting a Printer page 108 Connecting an LINK Device page 109 Oovovovoovovocvoveodso Connecting to a Network LAN page 111 AVAN LO e Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station Attaching a multi function bay docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer and an external display A multi function bay docking station is not supplied with your computer and is available as an optional accessory Locating Ports on the Multi Function Bay Docking Station Back 1 DC IN port page 24 fall i 00 2 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 105 aaa 3 DVI D port page 93 1 2 3 4 a 6 n a E 10 4 MONITOR VGA port page 93
4. 1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard 2 If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers in the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same network name and the same network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure 3 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 Ln 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 right click Wireless Network Connection Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced window appears Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close Click OK Close the Network Connections window 10 Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch lt 73 gt Using Your VAIO Computer lt 74 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructur
5. 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 Close Push the ExpressCard media release button so that the release button pops out Push the ExpressCard media release button a second time so that the ExpressCard media pops out al o ON 0 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard media and pull it out of the slot 10 If the ExpressCard media release button is still out push it back in lt 60 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 See the online Specifications to see which Memory Stick media types are compatible with your model and if there are any limitations A You can purchase Memory Stick media from the Sony Style website www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer Q Detailed information about which VAIO computers are compatible with which Memory Stick media can be found at www vaio link com Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of January 2006 However not
6. To attach your computer to the multi function bay docking station To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before attaching it to the multi function bay docking station 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Use a coin or similar object 1 to unscrew the screw 2 on the bottom of the multi function bay docking station 3 AVANT TC a panes Using Peripheral Devices 3 Adjust the position of the size adjuster 4 to match the size of your computer 4 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the multi function bay docking station 5 Plug the power cord 5 into the AC adapter 6 and an AC outlet 6 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 6 into the DC IN port 7 on the multi function bay docking station lt 86 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices 7 Slide open the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer 8 Place the computer on the multi function bay docking station Bring the arrows on the back of the computer and on the multi function bay docking station together so that the connector on the bottom of the computer comes in contact with that on the docking station AVAN LO Ei Using Peripheral Devices 9 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place Vs 10 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station Do not
7. 2 on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Z Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks 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 Oooo Connecting a Computer Display page 93 Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display page 95 Connecting a TV page 97 Connecting a Projector page 99 Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors lt q 92 Using Peripheral Devices lt 93 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor either directly to your computer or via the optional multi function bay docking station To connect a computer display The monitor VGA port on the computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into the display and the other end into an AC out
8. 5 OPTICAL OUT port Output frequency 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 kHz Variable Connect digital equipment such as an AV amplifier PHONES OUT jack page 91 VIDEO OUT port page 97 S VIDEO OUT port page 97 Network Ethernet port 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 111 Security slot o eo NJ o ae J o Supports high full low speeds Referred to as the headphones jack hereinafter lt 83 p Using Peripheral Devices Front Left 1 IN USE indicator page 88 lt lt 2 UNDOCK button page 88 O pusH RELEASE 3 PUSH RELEASE button page 88 4 DC IN indicator Illuminates when the multi function bay docking station is powered 5 Multi function bay 6 Multi function bay unit eject button See the manual that came with the optional multi function bay docking station The multi function bay docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station Do not unplug the AC adapter from the multi function bay docking station and the AC outlet while using the multi function bay docking station this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions lt 84 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the Multi Function Bay Docking Station When the computer has no battery inserted do not attach the computer to the multi function bay docking station
9. 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 32 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 33 Using the Touch Pad page 35 Using Special function Buttons page 36 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 39 Using the TV Function page 49 Using PC Cards page 53 Using the ExpressCard Media page 56 Using the Memory Stick Media page 60 Using Other Memory Cards page 64 Using the Internet page 67 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 68 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 76 OUUOOdKODDOODOOLOCD lt 33 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 The VAIO Link web site www vaio link com also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn
10. LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your software for more information Q Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or CD RW drive before you connect them to the computer al 110 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder 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 camcorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software Bo On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK connection a 111 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks via an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of an optional network cable to the network Ethernet port on the computer or the optional multi function bay docking station and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network see your network administrator Available only via the network Eth
11. Precautions On Using the Battery Pack Q Do not leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight A Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures A Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time A Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this notebook only functions with genuine Sony batteries designed for this model When inserting another kind of battery the battery will not be charged and the notebook will not function A While the battery is in use or being charged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Q Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Q Keep the battery pack dry n Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack A Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock A If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery A If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced A You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging A If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery
12. Use the computer only with the supplied AC adapter To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer or on the optional multi function bay docking station O gt Senin 7 4 3 1 2 The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter AVANT TC sra Getting Started To disconnect the computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use the computer for a long period of time put the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 120 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming lt 26 gt N N O Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position 1 J 4 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer lt 27 gt N N O Getting Started Z When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack ins
13. 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 lt 109 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices Q The computer includes an i LINK IEEE 1394 port which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy delete or edit files A The i LINK port on 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 QO 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 the country or area of your residency A 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
14. Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc A To make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc drive you need to close the session before you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software O Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause 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 affix an adhesive label to 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 DOUOCODCOLDO OL Some DVD players and computer s DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software lt 45 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should
15. all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility AVAN LO pog Using Your VAIO Computer Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick media When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media q gt gt MD QA LOCK LOCK Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch lt 62 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of the computer Memory STICK gt Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To av
16. 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 You can disable enable the touch pad to suit your preference for using the mouse See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 116 to launch VAIO Control Center Once launched select the topic on the pointing device and click Help to see the detailed instructions al 36 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 CHANNEL CHANNEL buttons O O Changes TV channels up and down TV REC TV REC button Starts TV recording Pil Play Pause button O Starts media playback a Stop button Stops media playback or TV recording To resume playback or recording press again Ha Previous track button Plays the previous chapter movie in the DVD or the previous song in the CD PP Next track button Plays the next chapter movie in the DVD or the next song in the CD AV MODE AV MODE button Launches AV Mode Launcher You can change this button assignment with the AV Mode Button Settings utility To start this utility press and hold the AV MODE button S
17. 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 30 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 battery lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position 1 lt 3 gt AVAN O Getting Started Shutting
18. connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart a Aa ON What should I do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive A 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 184 gt N N O Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work QO Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting a PC Card page 53 for more information Q Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Q See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate betwe
19. does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart the computer If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off What should do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start a This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 26 If the symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact VAIO Link VAIO al 148 gt Troubleshooting What should do if a message window notifying of incompatibility or improper installation of the battery pack appears and my computer enters Hibernate mode UA This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 26 Q If the symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact VAIO Link Why is the sound of my computer s fan
20. gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of your computer screen follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears Set the date month day year Press the Enter key Press the Y key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the gt key to select the Exit tab and then press the F9 key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Select Yes and press the Enter key Select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact VAIO Link What should do if the power indicator Green lights but my computer screen stays blank Follow these steps 1 Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your computer screen still stays blank unplug the AC adapter remove the battery and leave the computer for about a minute Then plug in the AC adapter install the battery and turn on the computer again lt 146 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding Q Itis best to turn off your computer usin
21. 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 A In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Regulations Guide carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 1 ta b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11 i 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
22. modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP do any of the following QO Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise A 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 A If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems A If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line lt 161 gt N N O Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point Q Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit on your computer Q Make sure power to the access point is on A Follow these steps to check the settings Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection Click Properties Click the Wireless Networks
23. 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 138 for instructions Q If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound do any of the following Q Double click the Volume icon on the taskbar and click to cancel the Master Volume 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 your computer Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click System The System Properties window appears 4 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a listing of your computer s hardware devices appears If an X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers on 6 VAIO lt 170 gt Troubleshooting 5 Double click the optical disc drive device to open the submenu 6 Double click the listed drive and select the Properties tab 7 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not selected You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and
24. select Properties from the shortcut menu 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Mowe the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of the screen resolution How do switch the display output from my computer screen to TV Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image either on your computer screen or on your TV See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 33 for more information Why doesn t my computer screen display a video If the external display is selected for the display output with the Fn F7 keys and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video playback press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output to the computer screen and then restart video playback What should do if my computer screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen AVANO lt 175 Troubleshooting What should I do if the LCD brightness of my computer screen changes The LCD brightness setting 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 ae the following procedure you must have administrator rights on your computer Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click Power Options Select the tab for power scheme settings Sele
25. so loud Your 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 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 oo Aa Q lt 149 p N N O Troubleshooting Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What should I do if Windows does not start showing a message when I start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off If any are lit press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator
26. startup sound To change the startup sound volume 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears Press the lt or gt key to select Advanced Press the 4 or Y key to select Speaker Volume and press the Enter key Press the 4 or y key to select the speaker volume at startup and press the Enter key Press the or gt key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears a fF WO N 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer restarts and you will hear the startup sound at the specified volume level A You can also show hide the VAIO animation logo at startup On the screen that is displayed after step 2 above select VAIO Animation Logo or Show VAIO Animation Logo and press the Enter key to proceed with the setting Hiding the VAIO animation logo will also turn off the startup sound lt 152 gt N N O Troubleshooting System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to the computer s security How can protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows update
27. sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media a 64 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other memory cards You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards Q MultiMediaCard MMC QO Secure Digital SD For the latest information on compatible memory cards visit the Sony online support Web site regularly Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot Do not force the memory card in or out of the slot The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the high speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as of January 2006 However not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility VANO pda Using Your V
28. tab NO oO fF WD Click View Wireless Networks to see that your access point is selected Q Make sure the encryption key is correct What should do if cannot access the Internet A Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another a Q Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access AVANO lt 162 gt Troubleshooting 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 transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information How do avoid data transfer interruptions a When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the compute
29. video conference using such software Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera respectively Make sure that the camera is activated before using the software The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction lt q 39 p 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 disc drive eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out If the disc drive eject button does not work try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive If power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management it will take a while to eject the drive tray Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is not powered When recovering your system turn on the computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive Insert your Recovery Disc into the optical disc drive turn off the computer and then turn on the computer again t
30. 05 DC IN port page 24 On selected models only 2 Supports high full low speeds FAAN E lt 19 gt Getting Started Right N e e e e N El El al R E Se Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 105 PC Card release button page 55 PC Card slot page 53 ExpressCard media release button page 59 Universal ExpressCard slot page 57 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 109 AV In jack 4 Connect an external device such as a VCR S VIDEO INPUT port 4 Connect an external device such as a VCR S VIDEO OUTPUT port page 97 HDMI port page 97 Monitor VGA port page 93 Network Ethernet port page 111 Modem port page 67 Supports high full low speeds Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter On selected models only Parallel use of the AV In jack and the S VIDEO INPUT port will direct video signals to the S VIDEO INPUT port Referred to as the S VIDEO IN port and the S VIDEO OUT port hereinafter Disabled when your computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking station lt 20 gt Getting Started Left a a e N N e OPTICAL OUT port Output frequency 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 kHz Variable Connect digital equipment such as an AV amplifier Microphone jack page 104 Headphones jack page 91 Optical disc drive
31. 2 la 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 connection to the Internet 1 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears Click Next If the Location Information window appears follow the on screen instructions If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next Follow the on screen instructions lt 68 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
32. AIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot on the front of the computer MEMORY STICK WIRELESS _ wn ON 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing up and pointing toward the memory card slot 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot Ln If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction lt 66 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card Do not remove a memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator is off 2 Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 3 When the card extends carefully pull it out of the slot lt 67 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable may not supplied Once you have set up your telephone cable connection you re ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack
33. Key Some functions are not available until Windows is launched Combinations Feature Functions Fn O F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen 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 display output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both When the computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking station this shortcut key toggles between the LCD and the external display s connected to the docking station lt 34 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations Feature Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore your computer s screen view Fn Q F10 zoom g gnay E The default resolutions of the standard view and the magnified view are as follows WXGA LCD models Standard view 1440 x 900 pixels Magnified view 1024 x 600 pixels WUXGA LCD models Standard view 1920 x 1200 pixels Magnified view 1280 x 768 pixels The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with a higher resolution This key combination is disabled during video playback Make sure to quit such software before pressing the key combination This key combinati
34. NAO User Guide Personal Computer VGN AR series SONY ONLO Contents Betore US6 EEFI TTEA A ee Ae ee TE E A AE AT ATTO 6 NOICE eira A E iaa 6 ENERGY STAR ampon a a a e a ta 7 Documental esdi oraaa EAE AT S EAE NEE Na NE EEA E R 8 Ergonomic Considerations pe nn istrinti deen cove heh s e reiia a ao aaee yd NE 12 Getting Started ici iba da daa dh 14 Locating Controls and POS iio ias Danae dead diner a aaeain 15 About the Indicator Liso daa 22 Connecting a Power SOU OE a a o aa 24 Using the Battery Pack coin AEAT AE E eee ee eet at eee NEA EAE A AE E E 26 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ooccncccinnccconnccccnnoccnonnnonanononono canon nn nan conan nn narra nan rn ran nn ren rn rear nn naar nrnnn nn nannnnnnnns 31 Using Your VAIO OOM DU E T carrito iio rra rita an a o Aaa A nana nevamionenee 32 Using the Keyboard 20 dea ep Steven nets le Lio da 33 Using the TOUCH Pad vic in ld oral Gia liado 35 Using Special function Buttons ooooconcccnnncccnnncccnonoconononanancn aran 36 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera w ccccccccccecccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeaeeeceaeeecaeeesaaeesaaeesaaaesseaeessseeeseaeeeseneeeesenees 38 Using the Optical DisC Drive meniran rainn arave eae rca 39 Usingithe TW FUNCION acti orita 49 Using PG OT ae E e EE A A o 53 Using the ExpressCard Media cui A A 56 Using the Memory Stick Media o oococnnnccnnnnccnnoncccnoncnnnnncnnnancn nono narran carac rra 60 AVANT TC Using Oth
35. anagement to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the tab for power scheme settings Select a power scheme from the drop down list If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears on the tab If necessary you can change the items in the list for example the LCD brightness of your computer screen Click OK The power scheme has been activated o N Oa a You must have administrator rights on the computer to set up a power scheme lt 124 pp N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Configuring Your Modem Before you can start using your internal modem not all modem are built in or each time you use your modem while traveling make sure that the country of the active location defined in the Phone and Modem Options dialog box matches the country you are dialing from To change your modem country settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Double click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options window appears If you do not see the Phone and Modem Options window click Switch to Classic View on the left side Select your location on the Dialing Rules tab 5 Click the Edit button to change the current configuration The Edit Location windo
36. ard release button so that the release button pops out Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pops out Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot 10 If the PC Card release button is still out push it back in lt 55 gt Using Your VAIO Computer al 56 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Media Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot to accommodate both ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide and ExpressCard 54 54 mm wide media as shown below You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices O ExpressCard 34 media O ExpressCard 54 media Hereinafter referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard media lt 57 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Media Your computer is delivered with a slot protector in the ExpressCard slot Remove the slot protector before you use the ExpressCard slot for the first time Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard media from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot ay You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing an ExpressCard media To insert an ExpressCard media Locate the ExpressCard slot on the right of the computer Push the ExpressCard media release button so that the release button pops out Push the E
37. before entering the password What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download 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 BIOS password If you have forgotten the BIOS password contact VAIO Link to reset it A reset fee will be charged lt 150 gt N N O Troubleshooting 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 checkups Why doesn t my computer screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The originally selected VAIO s screen saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your computer screen to turn off Change the originally selected VAIO s screen saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears lt 151 gt N N O Troubleshooting How can change the volume of the
38. blink Q When you have not used the battery 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 your computer lt 155 N N O Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 120 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 156 gt N N O Troubleshooting Built in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor quality images Q The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software applica
39. bmit any technical query you may have regarding your computer and receive answers from our dedicated support team Every submitted query will result in a unique case number to ensure smooth communication between yourself and the e Support Team Who can use e Support All registered VAIO customers are entitled to unlimited access to the VAIO Link e Support Web Portal How can access the e Support portal When you register your computer you will automatically receive an email with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the email You are now ready to create your first case You can access the e Support Web Portal from any computer with an active Internet connection A complete help file is available on the e Support Web Portal to help you use our e Support Service Can submit questions in my native language Since you are interacting with our e Support Team through a portal which connects you directly to our central database e Support will only accept and deal with queries submitted in English French or German lt 191 gt N N O Support Options Can I submit my questions at any time Yes you can submit your questions 24 7 but please keep in mind that our e Support Team can only treat your queries from Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm Is there a cost involved for using
40. bration 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 DOCCOOO 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 142 gt N N O Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link Computer page 144 System Security page 152 Battery page 154 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 156 Internet page 159 Networking page 161 Bluetooth Technology page 164 CDs and DVDs page 168 Display page 173 Printing page 177 Microphone page 178 Mouse page 179 Speakers page 180 Touch Pad page 181 Keyboard page 182 Floppy Disks page 183 PC Cards page 184 Audio Video page 185 m m a a m m m a m m a a m a oOo0LDO E lt 143 gt AVAN O Troublesh
41. ck Printers and Other Hardware Click Mouse Click the Buttons tab Select your preferences in the Button Selection box and then click Apply to install your settings You may need to press the Tab key and the 4 and Y keys to make your selections 6 Click OK to close the window a fF WO DN lt 182 gt N N O Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong Q The language layout of your 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 lt 183 gt N N O Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the
42. clicking Driver Details 8 Click OK to close the window QO Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed 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 Q If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Q Make sure your computer is running on AC power supply and try the disc again a 171 N N O Troubleshooting What should do if cannot write data to CD media 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 an adhesive label affixed to it This could cause a write error or other damage What should do if cannot write data to DVD media This Q 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 Q Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media A Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your computer s built in DVD recorder Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not wor
43. ct the desired power scheme from the drop down list On the VAIO Power Management tab select No change for LCD Brightness Click OK The preference for the LCD brightness adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is saved and the brightness of your computer screen remains unchanged regardless of operating conditions NO 0 fF WD VAIO lt 176 gt Troubleshooting Why does my external display or TV stay blank when I change the display output If you change the log on user with the Fast User Switching function after Windows startup you will not be able to select a display by pressing the Fn F7 keys What should I do if the Fn F7 keys do not switch the display output to the external display connected to the monitor VGA port on my computer When your computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking station the monitor VGA port on your computer is disabled Thus pressing the Fn F7 keys toggles between the computer screen and the external display connected to the monitor VGA port on the docking station lt 177 gt N N O Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if cannot print a document Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer Q Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer A You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual t
44. d disconnect all peripheral devices Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack Wait until the computer cools down Unscrew the screw indicated by the arrow below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity Remove the memory module A Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released U Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 lt 130 gt NIAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place If you use only one memory module make sure to insert it to the slot that is closer to the back of your computer Do not touch any other components on the motherboard 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery and turn on the computer AVANO lt 131 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center 3 Double click the System Information folder in the VAIO Control Center window 4 Double click the System Information
45. d material on one side with digital audio material on the other side Please be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard Due to the multiple formats of discs now available when buying pre recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc lt 43 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Ln Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW version 1 1 1 2 Supports writing data 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 data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording The DVD RW RAM disc drive on
46. d the software in use Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed lt 70 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home Q Ifthe Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected Q Ifthe Wireless connection is initiated by peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment Y AVANT TC lt 7 gt Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc 1 10 11 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard double click 4H E A on the taskbar to dis
47. disks away from magnets Q Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat a 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 an adhesive label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk O lt 138 gt VA O Precautions On Handling Discs Q Do not touch the surface of the disc OY Do nat 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 A 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 A 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 affix an adhesive label on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably lt q 139 pp VA O
48. display attached to the monitor VGA port your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other amo t A 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 103 N N O Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 2 3 4 Right click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu Click the Display icon Click Change Display Configuration Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Z You can also change one of the S 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 Butt
49. 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 14 N N O Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 15 About the Indicator Lights page 22 Connecting a Power Source page 24 Using the Battery Pack page 26 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 31 CODODD O lt 15 gt AVAN Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages lt 16 gt Getting Started Front Built in MOTION EYE camera page 38 Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 22 LCD screen page 133 Keyboard page 33 Built in speakers VAIO logo lamp Power button Power indicator page 22 Touch pad page 35 Power indicator page 22 Battery indicator page 22 Hard disk drive indicator page 22 Memory Stick PRO Duo media indicator page 22 LCD screen lid LOCK RELEASE switch Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer Infrared receiver Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for operations Built in micropho
50. dows XP Media Center Edition operating system to enhance your computing experience See the online Specifications to find whether your model is equipped with the TV tuner board Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV DVD and video viewing as well as music recording and playback To connect terrestrial or cable TV to your computer 1 Connect one end of an antenna cable cable TV cable not supplied to the VHF UHF port on the computer 2 Connect the other end of the cable to your TV wall outlet cable service access lt 50 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander My music button Press to view and listen to your music playlists 2 My TV button Press to view the My TV menu 3 Stop W button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session Pause IM button Press to pause media playback Press again to resume playback Forward gt gt button Press to fast forward media at three speeds Skip PI button Press to move media forward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video Replay I lt button Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and seven seconds of TV or video Rewind lt lt button Press to move media backward at two speeds Record button Press to begin recording Play B button Press to begin media playback 4 Back button Press to return to the previous window
51. e Q Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port A Restart your computer with your mouse connected What should I do if the pointer does not move when use my mouse 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 your computer A If you still cannot use the pointer do any of the following Q Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart your computer A Press and hold the power button When your computer turns off wait 10 to 15 seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer lt 180 gt N N O Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if my speakers do not work Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off The speaker volume may have been turned off Press the muting button on your computer Oooo If you have connected an audio cable to the headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable supplied with your speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged A If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power so
52. e Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey Ln The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered lt 79 gt 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 amp D y N ad hd MN ue w E wW y E AVAN LO Bag Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you need first to set up the Bluetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Help from the menu
53. e Support No this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do I know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an email notifying you that your case has been updated lt 192 gt N N O Support Options Trademarks Sony Battery Checker Click to DVD DVgate Plus HotKey Utility Memory Stick Formatter Prepare your VAIO SonicStage SonicStage Mastering Studio VAIO Control Center VAIO Edit Components VAIO Media VAIO Power Management Image Converter My Club VAIO VAIO Update Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Internet Explorer Windows Movie Maker Windows Media Player Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows Media Center Edition MS Works 8 0 Microsoft Office 2003 SBE Try amp Buy and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection Adobe Adobe Acrobat Elements Adobe Acrobat Professional Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Elements and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition Norton Password Manager 2004 and Norton Ghost 10 Try amp Buy are trademarks or regis
54. e bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled 7 Press the or gt key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the current password for Enter Password and press the Enter key Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 Onthe password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key When confirmation to save the changes is prompted press the Enter key 6 Press the or gt key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen confirm that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key lt 116 pp N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to consult system information and speci
55. e 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 the manual that came with your PC Card for more information 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 6 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device Click Close Push the PC C
56. e may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether Q Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected A Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected Q Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment Why does the message requesting authentication appear The target Bluetooth enabled device is requesting connection authentication Mutual authentication is required to enable Bluetooth communications with this device Why can t connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth functionality For more details see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software lt 167 gt N N O Troubleshooting Can I use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on the use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth feature on the computer is permitted Why can t I connect to a Bl
57. e network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point for example the Sony Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point NA lt 75 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard double click 4H jj g on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 3 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections 5 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 6 Inthe right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears 7 Select the network you want to use 8 Enter the network key 9 Clic
58. e password Once you have set the password you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password will allow you to protect your computer from unauthorized access Adding the Power on Password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start the computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset 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 the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab 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 can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 5 Atthe confirmation prompt press the Enter key A The following is to configure the computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen VAIO pens A Customizing Your VAIO Computer 6 Select Password when Power ON under Security Press the spac
59. ee the help file on the AV Mode Button Settings utility for more information You need administrator rights on the computer to change the AV MODE button assignment 1 S2 buttons By default the S1 button launches VAIO Help and Support Center and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software 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 Control Center See the help file on VAIO Control Center for the S button assignments 37 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Special function button Functions VOLUME buttons Decrease and increase the volume Disc drive eject button Ejects the optical disc drive tray If this button does not work try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive Muting button Turns the volume on and off On selected models only AVAN LO peng Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built in MOTION EYE camera The built in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker Turning on the computer activates the built in MOTION EYE camera so the computer is ready for a
60. en normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot your computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart the computer Why can t insert my PC Card QO Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a PC Card page 53 for more information A You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card on your computer See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information VAIO lt 185 gt Troubleshooting Audio Video What should I do if cannot use my DV camcorder If the message that DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the ports on your computer or camcorder Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 109 for more information i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 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 more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and
61. er Memory Cards sieneen cenn ae reei iaeaea Nia rra 64 Using the Inte Md a ies 67 Using Wireless LAN WLAN xz cescutasdsei ci in e ath esa dec sei siac cla dagua ceeding iudeticga dads RAE E ERE E 68 Using the Bluetooth FUumetionallity ocicccsccceleceecccseieeseceets costes dae eee a e tenis late loaded ipod 76 Using Peripheral Devices 2 2 2 ccceeseccceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeceeeneeseeceeeeeseeaaeeeesaaeaeeeeeaaaaaeeecaaaeaeneneaaeaaeeseaaaeseeeeesaeaseeeesaaeseeeessneneeeeensas 81 Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station ooonniccnnnnccinincccnncccnononnnnnnnc eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeesaeeeseaeeeseaeeteeeeeees 82 Connecting External Speakers cuotas catarata miii 91 Connecting an External Display ocio liada 92 selecting Display Modes siie ene nape a A anda tek 101 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ooooooccccnnnocccononanccccnnanannconnnnnrnncnn naar nnnn rra nn nr cnn nn n cnn rra n rr rr n nr rra nrrrrnnnrnnnins 102 Connecting an External Microphone ococnccccccocccononcnnancnnnnnnononn cnn ran n rra n rara n nn nnn rra E NEEE EnEn 104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device ooconcccinccccinocccnonccnnannnnnoncncnnncnronnnnnnnn nn naar cnn nn rra rra rra nennt nc 105 Comnecting a Printer cacas ais tada rra d bai 108 Connecting ant LINK Device octanos 109 Gonnecting toa Network LAN cti ar ita aaa AR 111 Customizing Your VAIO Computer cocconicccnnnccconncccnnncn nn 113 Setting the PASS WO iii a iii 114 Sett
62. ernet port on the optional multi function bay docking station The computer can be connected to the network with the default settings When the computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking station you need to select which network Ethernet port to use Follow the on screen instructions lt 112 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 UNIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 114 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 116 Using the Power Saving Modes page 117 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 122 Configuring Your Modem page 124 DUOUOODOO VAIO cuter A Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set th
63. f the TV into an AC outlet Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer and the other end to the TV Switch the input channel of the TV to external input Set up the TV configuration system If your TV is equipped with an HDMI connector and a DVI D connector we recommend that you use the HDMI connector The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals If device drivers other than the ones provided by Sony are used the image may not be displayed and the audio may not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates You can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier and audio will be heard through the AV amplifier and then another HDMI cable can be connected from the AV amplifier to the TV for the display See the manual that came with your peripheral for more information on installation and use If the display resolution of the computer is more than 1024 x 768 pixels a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV The hidden area on your TV can be seen by moving the cursor on the computer If you want to display the full image change the display resolution of the computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower lt 99 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector directly to your computer or via the optional multi function bay docking station To connect a projector The monitor VGA port on the computer
64. ff a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk lt 118 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Stand By To return to Normal mode Press any key If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data A When the computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down when the computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently If the computer is not used for 25 minutes it will enter Standby mode To avoid this you can change the Standby mode settings AVAN IG lt 119 w 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 q 120 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Comp
65. follow these recommendations A You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD See the help file on such software for details QO Close all open applications 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 to power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD A Region codes indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on your computer If you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is running restart the software or eject the disc and re insert it to make the new setting effective A Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the DVD drive are out of warranty A If your computer has the Wireless LAN functionalit
66. fy preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Z For more information about each option click Help on the VAIO Control Center window to display the help file Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a limited user lt 117 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the power source for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn o
67. g 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 A Click Start point to Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off A If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu When the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down A If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off A If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from Windows Task Manager Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off your computer with the power button 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 VANTO lt 147 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 2 3 Close all open programs Click Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart If your computer
68. going to My Computer gt VAIO C your C drive gt Documentation gt Documentation and opening the folder for your language You may have a separate disc for the documentation of bundled accessories Printed Documentation Q A Setting Up Poster Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO Troubleshooting Guide Contains solutions to common problems Q QA Recovery Guide Contains an explanation of how to recover your computer s system if you need to Q Booklets containing the following information Sony GUARANTEE conditions Safety Regulations Modem Regulations Wireless LAN Regulations Bluetooth Regulations End User Software License Agreement and Sony Support services lt 9 gt AVAN O Before Use Non printed Documentation Q User Guide this manual Contains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems QO Specifications The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support Web site at http www vaio link com a 10 VA O Before Use My Club VAIO In My Club VAIO you can find Documentation which gives you Q Access to the User Guide This manual explains the features of your computer in detail how
69. hat came with your printer for more information A If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer A Ifthe bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Printers and Faxes Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel When your printer is connected to the multi function bay docking station check the multi function bay docking station to see if it is connected to an AC power source NO of Ff WO DD lt 178 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work A Ifyou are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer Q The muting button may have been pressed Check to see if the muting 1X indicator light is on If it is press the muting button to turn on the volume lt 179 N N O Troubleshooting Mouse What should I do if my computer does not recognize my mous
70. ications to provide state of the art personal computing Notice 2006 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed b
71. icon in the System Information folder You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer lt 132 gt AVAN 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 133 On Using the Power Source page 134 On Handling Your Computer page 135 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 137 On Handling Floppy Disks page 137 On Handling Discs page 138 On Using the Battery Pack page 139 On Using Headphones page 140 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 140 On Handling the Hard Disk page 141 DOOODOODDDCODOUOO lt 133 e AVAN O Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen A Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using the computer near a window A Do nat scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Q Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images A The LCD sc
72. inet 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 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near the computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction 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 suitable distance away from the set Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problem
73. ing Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center oooconocccnnccccnocccconnnonononcnonocnncnnconono canon cn nan n cara r nara cana r nn nann cnc 116 Using the Power Saving Modes cita A A to 117 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management cccccccceceseeeeeneeeeeneeeeeaeeeeeaeeseeaeeseaaeeesaaeeeseaeeeseaeesseaeeeseneeeseaes 122 Configuring Your MOE iii eee sei shee ican yee eves pees deena a yess ives steeeb id 124 Upgrading Your VAIO Computelr c ccccecceceneeeeeneeeeeee cease eeeeeeeeaeeeeneeeeeaeeeeeaeeecaeeegeeeeeceeeeeaeesgeaeesseeeeseeeeesenaeeseaeeee 126 Adding and REMmoving Memory esseega conan corner AE Oa rr rra 127 IWAN TC Precautions aco roii pence inves A A AE E PUET NEA ARALAN EAT EAEAN Eaa KE ERAT ates DA espana peste KRENE 132 On Handling the LCD Screen citada 133 On Using the Power Source aa a r aa Ea aaa Da aaa a aa a Sr aa aa aa aaa a a aAA Eaa Taa aa aa daea 134 On Handling Your Computer ssn peeo eneee basee aa e eaS Ea ea A aE e letra 135 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE CaMeTa oococonoccccnnoccconcncnonnnononnnononnncnnnncn nan eran rn rara n rar rnn errar rara nn nr narran nnen nennen 137 On Handling Floppy DISKS 0 cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaee eee ee eeae ee ceae akae ie anae ie aaea aiia aaaeei PT aiee i aean iie 137 ON Handling DISCS ar A air naa todas 138 On Using the Battery Palkia 139 On Using Headphones iii di a 140 On Handling Memory Stick Media oooococcnnccccnncccnonecacanaca
74. ing out of power Connect your computer to an AC power source Why do the images captured by the built in MOTION EYE camera flicker This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the pointing direction of the camera or the screen brightness In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to Flickness one of the camera properties to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if Q a shortcut key with the Fn key is used QA the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction NETA N N O Troubleshooting Why can t use the built in MOTION EYE camera Q The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera Q Ifthe problem persists you must reinstall the driver software for the camera Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click the Performance and Maintenance icon Click the System icon Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab Double click Imaging devices Right click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP VCC1 and click Update Driver oa fr wWNnN What should d
75. is disabled when the computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station Connect the power cord 1 of the projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug the RGB signal cable 2 into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 3 Plug the audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 lt 100 gt Using Peripheral Devices al 101 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display desktop monitor etc is connected to your computer If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 102 for more information To select a display 1 2 3 4 Right click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu Click the Display icon Click Change Display Configuration Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings lt 102 gt 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
76. ith 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 VA KS ee Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs 2 Inserta DVD into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a DVD program to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help file included with the DVD program Copying Files to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on selected models only See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs page 41 to find about the supported disc media To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a DVD program you want to use For instructions on how to use a program see the help file included with the DVD program lt 49 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with the Microsoft Win
77. k A The preinstalled software on your 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 172 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot write data to DVD RAM media using Windows functions This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with the DVD RW RAM drive Follow these steps to change the settings 1 a Aa WO N Click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties Click the Recording tab Click to cancel the Enable CD recording on this drive check box Click OK Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box disables writing data to CD R and CD RW discs To write data to such discs make sure to select this check box You cannot add data to DVD RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to difference in disc formatting Attempt to add data to such a disc will re format the disc resulting in loss of the entire written data lt 173 N N O Troubleshooting Display Why did my computer screen go blank A Your 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 Sta
78. k Connect After 30 seconds the connection is established Seethe online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard For more information about setting up an access point see the manual that came with your access point Z For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long lt 76 gt 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 10 meters range in open space To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click 44 J 3 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option 4 Click OK lt 77 gt 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 en
79. le if you are using a digital camera check the battery is charged If you are using a printer check the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet QO Try using a different USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Q See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device A Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if 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 your computer without a hub lt 188 gt N N O Troubleshooting Multi Function Bay Docking Station What should do if cannot use the devices connected to the multi function bay docking station Make sure to use the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station to connect the docking station to a power source The multi function bay docking station does not work on the battery installed in your computer lt 189 gt N N O Support Options Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your computer Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below See Documentation page 8 for details on the printed and non printed documentation sup
80. let 2 If you want to connect a VGA monitor plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 3 If you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable not supplied into the DVI D port on the multi function bay docking station Alternatively you can use an HDMI cable not supplied and an HDMI to DVI D adapter not supplied to connect the TFT DVI monitor to the HDMI port on your computer lt 94 N N 10 Using Peripheral Devices 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 ONLO a Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone to your computer or via the optional multi function bay docking station To connect a multimedia computer display The monitor VGA port on the computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station 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
81. lt 140 AVAN 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 adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet 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 QO Corrosive substances A Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media lt 141 gt AVAN O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vi
82. luetooth icon on the taskbar 2 Select Options from the menu The Options window appears 3 Check if Standard or Low is selected for the Bluetooth security level on the Security tab If a custom Bluetooth security level is selected click the Default level button 4 Click OK A The data transfer distance can be shorter than 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Try to move your 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 your computer Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information lt 166 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow Q The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Try to move your 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 rang
83. move the computer while attached to the multi function bay docking station this may detach the multi function bay docking station and cause damage to the multi function bay docking station and the computer al 88 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the Multi Function Bay Docking Station To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off the computer before disconnecting it from the multi function bay docking station Be sure that no devices connected to the multi function bay docking station are in use before disconnecting the computer Do not disconnect the computer from the multi function bay docking station when the IN USE indicator is lit Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer When the battery is running out of power disconnecting the computer from the multi function bay docking station may result in loss of unsaved data Do not disconnect the computer from the multi function bay docking station during video playback Be sure to close video playback software before disconnection To disconnect your computer from the multi function bay docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button 1 UNDOCK Bo If the IN USE indicator is unlit you do not have to press the UNDOCK button Pressing the UNDOCK button while the computer is in a power saving mode returns the computer to Normal mode first and the
84. n 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 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 window appears showing your power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab To restore the default settings 1 Onthe VAIO Power Management tab click Advanced The VAIO Power Management window appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings lt 123 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power m
85. n initiates the disconnection process lt 89 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices 2 Wait until the IN USE indicator 2 turns off and then press the PUSH RELEASE button 3 PUSH RELEASE 3 Lift the computer away from the multi function bay docking station Vey 4 Close the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer lt 90 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Alternatively you can disconnect the computer from the multi function bay docking station as follows 1 Click Start and then Undock Computer 2 Make sure that a message balloon appears and the IN USE indicator turns off and then press the PUSH RELEASE button 3 Lift the computer away from the multi function bay docking station Close the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer It is extremely important to close the multi function bay docking station connector cover after disconnecting the computer from the multi function bay docking station If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect the multi function bay docking station completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter E a 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
86. n 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 aioe computer when this indicator is on Num lock E 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 Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off Caps lock lt 23 gt Getting Started Indicator Functions Scroll lock El Press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Bluetooth technology EY llluminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running On selected models only lt 24 p 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 Z
87. nanancnonnnnono cnn nano cnn n cnn nano cnn n nn aran naar n nacen narran ra nnn rra nnnn ca rannnanns 140 On Handling the Hard Disk comica A e A E ai 141 TFOUDIESMOOUNG iii iio 142 COMpPUt coca iii beds tala As thee ndash as E da 144 System Secure aaa aaa a aa aara Aa Ea p RAER RAAKA SENN 152 BEN esaa a RNE O E 154 Built in MOTION EYE Camera nsii nsei Ain aene ie aa ia a a an a R aeaa a aa aonair eai aioa aaen ae 156 A a o AAAA 159 Networking icono e eae Gracies ce abla di 161 Bluetooth Technol miii a dados 164 GDS and DVDS tia tl E ao bedded ade ieee dia aegis 168 Display EEE T E E EE A E E E E lo bio ici 173 o A E AEE 177 Microphone n aein ine T E cede A elven ett ces eevee Ae acd eed decease cee et Lt tas 178 ONLO O 180 Touch Paid ad tee aad 181 O 182 IOP PY DISKS ocn lille 183 POC ad tl o ib 184 AUN lO ii A A eee AO ede ted 185 MemoryStick Media iii a A e ea le 186 PeripheTalS oca aan 187 Multi Function Bay Docking Station easa re nekimenni iane deenaa aaae ea eaa E EE kaaa a rra cancer ran a ead n rr nannnannnnes 188 SUPPOrt Options A E E EAE E ee 189 Sony Support Information voii A aa Aa Paean ae Ent an a dci 189 C SUPPO a a a a er ee reer a tere pre a a creer a Tenet eretre see yer gee 190 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 commun
88. ndby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using the Power Saving Modes page 117 for more information Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on A If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 26 for more information Q If the display mode is set to external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 33 for more information Why can t view the whole screen image of a DVD video on my TV screen The screen resolution may not be properly set We recommend that you adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller depending on the size of your external display screen How do adjust the image on my TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your TV for more information lt 174 N N O Troubleshooting How do I change the screen resolution on my TV screen A Your TV screen may not show the whole screen image of a video if the screen resolution is set larger than 1024 x 768 Adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller A Ifyou are using the AV Out jack plug the audio video AV cable into your computer before you start it A To change the video resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and
89. ne monaural SD memory card indicator page 22 Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot page 62 SD memory card slot page 64 WIRELESS switch page 68 WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 22 Bluetooth indicator page 22 On selected models only Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities SR El3l le J e a Es e 9 2 El y Balsa els N CHANNEL TV REC i 9 ER EE le le y le el Es es e E lt 17 gt Getting Started Num lock indicator page 22 Caps lock indicator page 22 Scroll lock indicator page 22 S1 S2 buttons page 36 VOLUME buttons page 36 Disc drive eject button page 39 Muting button page 36 Muting indicator page 22 CHANNEL buttons page 36 TV REC button page 36 Play Pause button page 36 Stop button page 36 Previous track button page 36 Next track button page 36 AV MODE button page 36 On selected models only lt 18 gt Getting Started VHF UHF port page 49 Air vent Battery connector page 26 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 1
90. o if my computer becomes unstable when it enters Standby or Hibernate mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Q Do not place your computer into Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE camera A If your computer automatically enters Standby or Hibernate mode change the respective power saving mode setting For changing the setting see Using the Power Saving Modes page 117 ONLO Internet What should I do if my modem does not work a a a a O O al 159 gt Troubleshooting Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the modem port on your computer and the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your phone line Follow these steps to check the settings 1 a Aa WO DN 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 VANTO lt 160 gt Troubleshooting Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 92 V 90 compatible
91. o launch the VAIO Recovery utility 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up and gently push it until the disc clicks into place Fs 1 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently lt 40 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer 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 If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program A 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 DVD ROM CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL Double Layer and DVD R DL Dual Layer CD RW DVD ROM CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer and DVD RW CD R and CD RW DVD RW Supporting DVD R DL CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer and DVD RW CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer and DVD RW DVD RW R DL RAM CD CD R CD RW DVD mos
92. oid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer Bo 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 lt 63 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer 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 2 to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick PRO Duo media indicator is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick PRO Duo media indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be
93. on may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution When your computer s screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view 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 button to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 117 Fn F12 Hibernate lt 35 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 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 on the touch pad while pressing the left
94. on the multi function bay docking station 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 on the computer lt 96 Using Peripheral Devices lt 97 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV To connect a TV to your computer 1 Plug the power cord of the TV into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of the S Video cable not supplied into the S VIDEO OUT port on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station and the other end to the TV When your computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station make sure to use the S VIDEO OUT port on the docking station 3 Plug one end of the audio cable not supplied into the headphones jack on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station and the other end to the TV Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 5 Setup the TV configuration system Z The multi function bay docking station is also equipped with a VIDEO OUT port To connect a TV to this port use a regular video cable lt 98 N N Using Peripheral Devices If your TV is equipped with an HDMI port you can also use an HDMI cable not supplied to connect it to your computer To connect an HDMI compatible TV to your computer 1 2 3 4 Plug the power cord o
95. onnect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use a ly P 3 When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 107 gt 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 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Remove the floppy disk drive from the computer lt 108 gt 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
96. ons page 36 A Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode VANTO lt 104 gt Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 Ln Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use lt 105 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 Q 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 106 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 c
97. ooting A Memory Stick Media page 186 A Peripherals page 187 A Multi Function Bay Docking Station page 188 lt 144 m N N O Troubleshooting Computer What should I do if my computer does not start Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is installed properly and charged QO Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty A If your computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on A If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information A 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 your computer A Condensation may cause your 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 145 p
98. orks best when the devices are within 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer discover other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth utility software or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device with which want to 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 information 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 your computer A To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer right click the Bluetooth icon 4 on the taskbar and select Options from the menu to open the Options window Then check if proper security modes are selected on the Security tab For details on the security modes see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software For more information on the Bluetooth Device window see Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device page 79 TA N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer Q Make sure the other device is authenticated Q Your computer may not allow connections from other devices To enable Bluetooth device connections follow these steps Right click the B
99. page 39 Substitute drive eject button page 39 Optical disc drive indicator page 22 Manual eject hole page 168 Security slot lt 21 gt Getting Started 1 Multi function bay docking station connector page 84 2 Air vents lt 22 gt Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power llluminates when the power of the computer is on blinks in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery 1 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 4 llluminates 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 Muting 1x lt llluminates when the volume is turned off Built in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use SD memory card llluminates when data is read from or written to the media in the SD memory card slot Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used Optical disc drive llluminates when data is read from or writte
100. place the batteries When the remote commander has not been used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage a 53 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to your computer Inserting a PC Card Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with the computer You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 2 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card slot protector pops out 3 Gently take hold of the protector and pull it out of the slot 4 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar lt 54 Using Your VAIO Computer Insert the PC Card slot protector to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card Before moving the computer make sure to insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot Z Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted you may find that a devic
101. play the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears Select the Wireless Networks tab Click the Add button The Wireless network properties window appears Enter a network name SSID You can choose a 32 digit alphanumeric name Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down box Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop down box Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button Some information becomes visible lt 72 gt Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key 2 The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters long You can choose whichever you want 13 Enter exactly the same network key again for confirmation 14 Select the check box This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used at the bottom of the window 15 Click OK Your network name appears in the Preferred networks 16 Click Advanced The Advanced window appears 17 Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button 18 Click Close 19 Click OK The computer is ready to communicate with another computer
102. plied with your computer as well as further sources of reference A Go to the help files that accompany your software for instructions on using the software A Use the search functionality in Help and Support Center by pressing the Microsoft Windows key ag and the F1 key QO VAIO Link web site if you have any problem with the computer you can access the VAIO Link web site for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com Q e Support This interactive part of our web site http www vaio link com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the internet Using a personalized account you can log your technical queries with ease Q VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the printed and non printed documentation Q Visit the other Sony web sites A www club vaio com if you want to know more about VAIO and become part of the growing VAIO community Q www sonystyle europe com for online purchases A www sony net for other Sony products You need to set up an Internet connection before you can access the online features described here NE gt N N O Support Options e Support What is e Support You have searched our user guides and web site www vaio link com but have not found an answer to your question issue e Support is the ideal solution for you Our e Support Web Portal is an interactive web site on which you can su
103. private networks and authentication See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard lt 69 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802 11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802 11b or g standard cannot communicate because the frequencies are different IEEE 802 11b The standard speed is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up IEEE 802 11a g The standard speed is 54 Mbps or about 5 times faster than a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11b standard The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls an
104. r is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information VANTO lt 163 gt Troubleshooting What are channels OU 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 Ifyou are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with built in wireless LAN may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches lt 164 m N N O Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth feature enabled Q Ifthe Bluetooth indicator is off turn on the WIRELESS switch Q You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when your computer is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch A Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology w
105. reen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Q Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen lt 134 VA 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 a malfunction lt 135 AVAN O Precautions On Handling Your Computer Q Clean the cab
106. required operating conditions lt 186 N N O Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if cannot open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MagicGate Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible digital cameras lt 187 N N O Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if cannot connect a USB device Q If applicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For examp
107. rk 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 128 gt NAIN Upgrading Your VAIO Computer QO Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge A Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty 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 or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 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 129 gt N N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 2 3 4 al Shut down the computer an
108. s by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates Connect to the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates lt 153 gt N N O Troubleshooting How do I keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the taskbar If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appears 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon again The Norton Internet Security window appears If you have previously registered this antivirus software the Norton Internet Security window automatically appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates lt 154 p N N O Troubleshooting Battery How do find the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 28 When is my computer using AC power When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed When should I recharge the battery Q When the battery level falls below 10 percent Q When both the battery and power indicators
109. s may occur lt 136 gt AVAN 10 Precautions QO 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 VAIO Link Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer A To avoid losing data if the computer is damaged back up your data regularly lt 137 AV AN O Precautions On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Q Do not touch the front mirror plate over the lens of the built in MOTION EYE camera as it may make scratches on the plate and such scratches will appear on the captured images Q Do not let the direct sunlight get into the scope of the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of the computer s power state as it may cause a malfunction of the camera Q The built in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the S400 i LINK connector QO Clean the front mirror plate over the lens of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the lens is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the plate as it is force sensitive On Handling Floppy Disks OY Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Q Keep floppy
110. s to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound DVD menu button Press to open the main menu on a DVD Live TV button Press to view TV programming ENTER button Press to activate feature or action such as channel selection or return to previous channel This button s actions are similar to using the OK button 29 Teletext TV program mode buttons Red button Press to jump to the red shortcut link in teletext TV program mode Green button Press to jump to the green shortcut link in teletext TV program mode Yellow button Press to jump to the yellow shortcut link in teletext TV program mode Blue button Press to jump to the blue shortcut link in teletext TV program mode 21 Teletext TV program mode selection button Press to activate deactivate teletext TV program mode lt 52 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries and connect the remote sensor to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Press in the tab 1 and lift the battery cover up 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the remote commander 1 Align the battery cover to the remote commander 5 Press down until the cover clicks into place Z If the remote commander does not operate properly you may need to re
111. t DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer DVD RW and DVD RAM CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD RW and DVD RAM DVD RW Supporting DVD R DL CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer and DVD RW CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer and DVD RW DVD RW R DL RAM CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer DVD RW and DVD RAM CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer DVD RW and DVD RAM lt 42 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Optical disc drive Plays Records to Blu ray CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer DVD RW DVD RAM DVD RW DVD RAM BD R and BD RE BD ROM BD R and BD RE 1 BD ROM stands for Blu ray Disc Read Only Memory in version 1 1 format 2 BD R stands for Blu ray Disc Recordable in version 1 1 format 3 BD RE stands for Blu ray Disc Rewritable in version 2 1 format This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorde
112. talled it uses power from the AC outlet Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this notebook only functions with genuine Sony batteries designed for this model When inserting another kind of battery the battery will not be charged and the notebook will not function lt 28 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 29 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 the computer and install a fully
113. tart 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 138 for instructions on how to clean it What should do if the drive tray does not open Make sure your computer is on A If power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will not work Use the disc drive eject button located to the upper left of the keyboard Note that it will take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is not powered A If the disc drive eject button does not work click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu Q If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button A Try restarting your computer lt 169 N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot play a CD or DVD properly on my computer Make sure the disc was inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing up Q Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions A If the CD or DVD is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu
114. tered trademarks of Symantec Corporation Roxio DigitalMedia SE is a trademark of Sonic Solutions WinDVD for VAIO is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Sun Java VM is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Google Toolbar Google Desktop Search Google Talk Google Earth and Google Picasa are trademarks of Google Yahoo Messenger is a trademark of Yahoo Utimaco Privatedisk easy is a trademark of Utimaco Software WebEx is a trademark of WebEx My Club VAIO uses Macromedia Flash Player software by Macromedia Inc Copyright 1995 2003 Macromedia Inc All rights reserved Macromedia and Flash are trademarks of Macromedia Inc lt 193 e AVAN Support Options HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Please see the online Specifications to see what software is available for your model O 2006 Sony Corporation
115. tion is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera A The video memory of your computer may have become insufficient for displaying images from the built in MOTION EYE camera Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the LCD screen might help A The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Q Ifthe problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality A The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise Q If the front mirror plate over the lens is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the lens See On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 137 Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions Q The effect settings on your software application may have caused dropped frames See the help file on your software application for more information A There may be more software applications running than your computer can handle Exit the applications that you are not currently using AU The power management function of your computer may have been activated Check the CPU performance lt 157 N N O Troubleshooting Why does movie playback show dropped frames when my computer is running on the battery The battery is runn
116. to use these features confidently and safely connect peripheral devices and more A Access to Help amp Training This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center A Important information about your computer in the form of notices and announcements In My Club VAIO you can also find Q Accessories Want to expand the capabilities of your computer Click on this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories O Software Feeling creative Click this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options Wallpapers Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO wallpapers A Links Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO web sites a E be VA O Before Use Help and Support Center Help and Support Center is a comprehensive resource for practical advice tutorials and demonstrations to help you learn to use Microsoft Windows XP and your computer Use the Search feature Index or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources including those that are on the Internet To access Help and Support Center click Start and then Help and Support Or go to the Help and Support Center by pressing the Microsoft Windows key ag and the F1 key Further Sources Q Consult the help files on the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting QO Go to www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software
117. uetooth 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 I log on to my computer as a limited user The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to users with limited rights on your computer Log on to the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode If the device to which you want to connect supports Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User mode only you cannot establish a connection from your computer Why can t use the Bluetooth utility software when switch a user If you switch a user without logging off 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 lt 168 a N N O Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Res
118. ur computer you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages The number of available slots depends on the configuration of your model Notes on adding removing memory modules QO Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty 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 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 wo
119. urce See the manual that came with your speakers for more information What should do if cannot hear sound from my speakers Q If your 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 the program s help file for more information U Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled The speaker volume may have been turned off Press the muting button on your computer OQ Check the volume controls in Windows lt 181 gt N N O Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work Q Try restarting your computer Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart the computer Q If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart your computer Q Ifthe problem persists make sure a mouse is not installed A You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Touch Pad page 35 How do change the left and right button assignments If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel Cli
120. uter 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 turn off automatically lt 121 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Z If you do not use the computer for a long period of time put the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or resuming 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 light turns off lt 122 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumptio
121. vironmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system 0D 0 0 00 00 00 Use of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on 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 lt 78 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer A The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values Read the Regulations Guide before using the Bluetooth functionality A The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies A As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multipl
122. w appears Or Click the New button to configure your modem The New Location window appears 6 Check the country region settings and make sure it matches the place you are dialing from Pulse dial may not be supported in some counties and or regions 7 If you modified your location settings click Apply and then OK The Phone and Modem Options window appears 8 Check that your modem is listed in the Modems tab If your modem is not listed click Add and follow the wizard lt 125 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 9 Click Apply OK Your modem is configured Before applying new country settings please make sure your phone cable is disconnected from your computer AVAN LO lt 126 gt 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 familiar with upgrading memory on a computer A You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your model refer to the online Specifications Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance lt 127 NAIN Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of yo
123. xpressCard media release button a second time so that the ExpressCard slot protector pops out 1 2 3 4 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 5 Hold the ExpressCard media with the arrow facing up and toward the ExpressCard slot 6 Carefully slide the ExpressCard media 1 into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot lt 58 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard media Before moving the computer make sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot If the media or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard media manufacturer lt 59 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Media Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard media while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove an ExpressCard media Z To remove an ExpressCard media when the computer is off skip steps 1 to 6 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears A
124. y and Wireless LAN is activated playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in audio and video A When you are playing a DVD video or audio and you want to remove a USB device such as USB compatible speakers make sure you stop the DVD first Removing a USB compatible device during DVD video or audio playback may cause a malfunction lt 46 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a CD program such as the SonicStage software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option lt 47 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs page 41 to find about the supported disc media To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action and then click OK Right click Start and then click Explore In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and then click the optical disc drive name Close the window 5 Click Start and then My Computer Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices w
125. y the terms of a separate user license agreement ONLO m Before Use ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR s a U S registered mark ENERGY STAR 8 gt AV AN O Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Guides are provided in PDF format which you can easily browse through and print out The My Club VAIO portal is a perfect starting point to use your computer a comprehensive collection of everything you need to get the most from your computer The user guides are collected under Documentation which can be shown as follows 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click My Club VAIO 2 Click Documentation 3 Select the guide you want to read You can manually browse to the user guides by
126. your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM version 1 0 is not supported Supports writing data to BD R 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB The Blu ray drive on your computer does not support BD RE 1 0 discs and Blu ray cartridge discs Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported You may need to connect to the Internet when playing copyright protected Blu ray discs Your computer uses a software based decoder to play Blu ray discs This means Blu ray disc playback generates a certain amount of load on your hardware resources and may make some operations and or functions unavailable Additionally depending on your hardware specifications including the CPU performance you may find sound interruptions and or dropped frames during Blu ray disc playback If your external display is not compliant with the HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection standard it is not capable of displaying images stored on copyright protected Blu ray discs Region settings are required for Movies and BD ROM contents If the region setting and the region of the disc do not match playback is not possible lt 44 N N O Using

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