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1. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGN NR100 Series NAO ONLO Contents Barre USE O a E 6 DOCUMENTATION soiin e EEn E E AAE aT RE ANE a EA EN E a A eaa ea TO tas es 7 Ergonomic Considerato S cui daa tic 10 leialo TEE re la Eo EEEE TET T T E ES 12 Locating Controls and PONS seien nnen A dd dad 13 About the Indicator LIONS aerian nipa RERA RA diia 18 Connecting a POWen SOUMCC ii a aaa KRE 19 Using the Battery Pack sete a bt 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely oocccnccconnccccnnoccnonacononnnonannnnnonocanono cnn nn nn nano nana n rana n rn nan nn ren narran nana nnnrrnnnnnnannncannns 24 Using Your VAIO Computer diia A A a ia A Ea alabie 25 Using the KeybOduc A RAAN 26 Using the Touch Padua lali talante oia 28 Using Special function BUTTONS start dota 29 Usingthe Optical Dise Drive colas a givers ede ahi 30 Using the ExpressCard Module ccccccceceeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeceaeeeeeeaeeecaeeeseaeeecaeeseeaeeseaeesccaessegaeesseaeeesiaeeessaes 39 Using the Memory Stick Media oooococnccconincconncccnnncccnonrncnonnnnnonn canon cnn acarrean 42 Using Other Memory Cats cncicinncccinncccnnncccnnncccnn nc RR nr aa aea tian aeta Eai 49 Using the A iiao cemetand Malate teeth A even eae aa le ieee in arte i Sage a eee er eind 52 Using Wireless LAN WLAN ss cescitssoecscadysce se datesdeccdinhesedelnanhiacchadedyadcecgh Widede vaste AEE E ER AEE EEE ea 53 ONLO Using Peripheral DevicOS
2. KeyDO ar ics se nonini e E A eed Up eed adas 137 Floppy DISKS cta ica 138 AUIGIO VIC acti od 139 Memory Stick Medici dla gate 140 A sccittet a soscacd eE Eai ES AAEE levee A feted este bara E ce E A S teases 141 SUPPOMt OPINA wesc couse ued A a A E A Ei 142 Sony Support AIONA O r a a a a a dada 142 Program Support Information sisser ssania aana a ia eaaa aaa aidaa eiaa daaa Aaaa aiora ipi e teodad eai 146 a A aa AVAN O Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing experience External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer lt 7 gt AVAN O Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Q Welcome mat Contains an overview of components connection set up information etc A Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and owner information Non printed Documentation UA User Guide this manual Explains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems User Guide is provided in the PDF format which you can easily browse
3. The computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively you can click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode Ln When your computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode to be activated Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off lt 85 p Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode Press the power button The computer returns to its normal state If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode lt 86 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 or battery power to suit your requirements for power consumption VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life For more information on VAIO Power Management see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar Thi
4. AVON 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screw 1 on the bottom of the computer hook your fingertip under the tab 2 and lift the memory module compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the computer AS 1 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity lt 9 gt AVON 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows A Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging lt 92 gt AVON 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten t
5. overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port lt lt 76 N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 77 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 80 Using the Power Saving Modes page 81 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 86 Oooo lt 77 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance
6. Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Q Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone lt 134 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Mouse What should do if my computer does not recognize my mouse Q Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port A Restart your computer with your mouse connected What should do if the pointer does not move when use my mouse Make sure another mouse is not connected Q Ifthe pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer a If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart a If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data lt 135 N N 0 Troubleshooting Speakers What should do if my external speakers do not work 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 Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your s
7. Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Z Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode AWA Ie acl Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat over the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone not supplied To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use lt 69 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following A When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports A Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse not supplied 3 3 2D ED h PA WALO bocas Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase
8. N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a 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 connectivity but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information Internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate with a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network 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 Safety Information carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 1 1a b g standard or the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 an
9. Support Information page 146 VAIO Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 AVAN LO lt 157 Support Options WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com sp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 Xdrive America Online Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the screen For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 O 2007 Sony Corporation
10. VAIO logo appears Enter the current password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key When confirmation to save the changes is prompted press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key I lt 80 N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and 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 see the help file on VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a standard user lt 31 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the power so
11. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth which is used for the IEEE 802 11a standard on ad hoc networks The IEEE 802 11n standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth is not available on ad hoc networks Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up and the VAIO Smart Network window appears If the VAIO Smart Network window does not appear follow these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Double click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network Z For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file on the software Click the button next to your desired wireless option s Click Start and Control Panel Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next Follow the on screen instructions al 56 a Using Your VAIO Computer Ln See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality the IEEE 802 11a b g standard and or the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard lt 57 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point not supplied for example the Son
12. asasinos a ar eee eee cee E AN eee eed Peete A A iaa eed eed A ia 60 Connecting External Speakers inutil dida 61 Connecting an External Display ic a OA a 62 Selecting Display MOdeS i cercos it el diate a eatery ee i od daa 65 Using the Multiple Monitors Function cc ccccceecceeeeeeceneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeaaaeeeeeeeaaeeeesesaaaeesescaaeeeeeneaeeeeeeeeeeeees 66 Connecting an External Microphone c ccceeceeeeeeeeeeee scene eeeaeeeeeaeeecaaee ceases seaeeeseaaeeeeeeeeeseaeeeseaeesseaeeeseaeeeseaeessneeeees 68 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviC8 oooonnccccnccconccccconoccnononcnnnnncnonononnnncnnnnn cnn nnn nn n ran cnc nnn nana nn nn nnnn rca annnannns 69 Connecting a Printer usina ii iaa tE on ED da leida 72 Connecting an OINK DevViCE ypsi oeiee ariete 73 Connecting to a Network LAN costra ace 75 Customizing Your VAIO Computer comccinncccnnncccnnccnnncn RRA RR RRA nr Rar an nr E ENEE nn nannninns 76 Setting NS RASO A ad 77 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center oocconncccinccccnoccccononcnnnnccconoccnnnncnnnnncnnnnn narran cnn nnn narran nr nan nn nannnnnnns 80 Using the Power Saving ModE Sh re are an aaa aa a a aaa a aa aa nn rara 81 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ccccccccceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeaeeeseaeeesaeeegcaeesecaeeeseneesseaeesesaeeeseaes 86 Upgrading Your VAIO Computel ccccccecceceseeeeeeeeeeaeeeecaeeeeaaeeceaaeeseaaeeseaaeesaeeeseaeeesgaeese
13. battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries lt 21 gt N N 0 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery pack the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges When the battery pack is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery pack is running out of power Double blinks The battery pack is charging Off The computer is using AC power lt 22 gt Getting Started Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge A When the battery pack is running out of power both the battery and power indicator lights blink Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is a l
14. doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector into the USB port a fF ON Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive Q If the 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 WACK lt 139 gt Troubleshooting Audio Video What should I do if cannot use my DV camcorder If it is prompted that the i LINK device seems to be disconnected or turned off the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder Unplug the cable and plug it in once again See Connecting
15. object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive O Try restarting your computer ee N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot play a disc properly on my computer Q Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing upward O Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions A Ifa disc is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 100 for instructions A If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following Q Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the Fn F2 or Fn F3 keys respectively Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer Cov Make sure the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click System BoNnN 6 Click Device Manager on the left pane The Device Manager windo
16. power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options window appears Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode 6 Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list both for On battery and Plugged in VAN IO lt 122 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot access the Internet Q Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 121 to change the settings Oooo Why is the data transfer speed slow Q The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any
17. screen instructions to change the settings Ly You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Before turning on your computer turn on the peripheral devices lt 66 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected 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 ay Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not expand a single window across two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display lt 67 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices To select the
18. the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on A Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks lt 62 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display not supplied to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as secondary screens On the Windows operating system you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor to your computer To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer lt 63 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone to your computer To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 P
19. the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 84 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode lt 119 AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Internet What should do if my modem does not work Q Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the modem port on your computer and the wall jack Q Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Q Make sure that the telephone number the program is dialing is correct a Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible O Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line O Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Phone and Modem Options On the Modems tab check that your modem is listed a fF OW DN On the Dialing Rules tab check the location information is correct WACK lt q 120 gt Troubleshooting Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 92 V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines o
20. upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes muscles or tendons Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards WAG IO Se E Before Use Q Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness level of the display as well QO Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency 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 12 gt N N O Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Before starting your computer for the first time do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer Be sure to start up yo
21. with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer high speed data transfer The Memory Stick Micro media in an M2 Duo size Adaptor may not operate properly if it is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor lt 44 Be N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick slot 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and the content of the Memory Stick media is displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick media icon lt 45 be N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 2 Double click t
22. you do the card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off 2 Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 3 When the card extends carefully pull it out of the slot lt 52 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable not supplied Once you have set up your telephone cable connection you are ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 le N Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet The Connect to the Internet window appears 3 Click Dial up Follow the on screen instructions lt 53
23. Support Options QuickBooks Deluxe Intuit Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Suite Sonic Solutions A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support sonic com SafelT Digital Document Shredder SafelT Security Ltd A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www safeit com support SmartWi Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components Wireless LAN Wireless WAN and Bluetooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 lt 153 gt N N 0 Support Options SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CDs DVDs or audio files in WAV format For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 VAIO Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to a USB port or an LINKO port on your computer or with the built in MOTION EYES camera on your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electr
24. a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use DY When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 71 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ay To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 8 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Confirm that the floppy disk drive can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 7 Click OK 8 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window 9 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer lt 72 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can conn
25. a mouse you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations lt 29 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer Special function button Functions By default the S1 button turns the volume on and off S1 button s The default button assignment may be different from the above In such a case you can change the assignment in the window for changing the S1 button assignment To display this window press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center See the help file on VAIO Control Center for the 1 button assignment A Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software AV MODE button You can change the default software options in VAIO Launcher To do so press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window lt 30 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place lt 31 gt Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove th
26. able to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares about your VAIO personal computer The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your machine includes For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 VAIO Smart Network Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 lt 156 gt N N 0 Support Options VAIO Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Touch Launcher allows you to run an application program or change the sound display settings with the buttons on the launcher window For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 VAIO Update 3 Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 VAIO Video amp Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software This software enables you to import and export your media files to or from a DVD digital still camera or camcorder For contacts about the software see Program
27. access point you may be using A If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point A If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Q Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 121 to change the settings lt 123 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting How do avoid data transfer interruptions Q When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 121 to change the settings Oooo What a
28. ailable 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 to a disc This will affect the use of the disc irreparably lt 101 gt NIN Precautions On Using the Battery Pack QO Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight A Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures A Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time A Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing QO For your safety Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are provided with this product If either of these items need to be replaced during the life of the product be sure to use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter Information about compatible models can be found at the following URLs http www sony com vaio for customers in USA and Canada http www son
29. al launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com Microsoft Streets amp Trips Microsoft Corp A comprehensive trip planning software A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com lt 151 gt N N 0 Support Options 14 Day Trial Version of Napster Napster Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www napster com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www symantec com techsupp Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor equipped on your computer Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon fast user switching file encryption registering forms and more For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 QuickBooks Free Starter Edition Intuit Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support lt q 152 gt N N 0
30. an 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction CoovovovovdodD UA Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal overheating Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its air vents Q Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set lt 98 p VA O Precautions Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur A Do not use cut or damaged connection cables A If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 142 Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer A To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly A Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added str
31. an i LINK Device page 73 for more information Bo i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions How do turn off the Windows startup sound To turn off the Windows startup sound follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Sounds tab click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box Click OK a fF ON lt 140 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should do if cannot use Memory Stick media which were formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from
32. ay output to the computer screen and then restart video playback See Selecting Display Modes page 65 Alternatively you can press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 26 for more information a The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In this case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution Z You can confirm the value of the total available graphics memory and video memory Right click on the desktop select Personalize and click Display Settings Advanced Settings and the Adaptor tab The value may be displayed differently from the actual memory on your computer What should I do if my screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen lt 130 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes The LCD brightness setting adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is temporary and may be restored to the original setting when your computer returns to Normal mode from Sleep or Hibernate mode To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on th
33. battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 20 A Ifthe symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 142 OATS lt 113 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 20 Q If the symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 142 Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What should do if Windows does not start showing a messa
34. countered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil WAG IO lt 143 gt Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information lt 144 gt N N 0 Support Options For customers in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site you may call Sony directly In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services have the following information readily available 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the notebook and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktop 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the notebook or on the back of the desktop the serial number is the last 7 dig
35. d WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 119 and 802 11n multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard and or the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard lt 54 Using Your VAIO Computer IEEE 802 11b g is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth Th
36. does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow al next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Remove the AC adapter and battery pack Try reinstalling the software OOOD Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support lt 112 N N 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart 3 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start 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
37. e IEEE 802 11g standard provides high speed communications faster than the IEEE 802 11b standard IEEE 802 11a is a wireless LAN standard using the 5 GHz bandwidth and provides high speed communications of up to 54 Mbps IEEE 802 11n is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth and provides high speed communications of up to 300 Mbps Actual communication speed varies depending on your access point settings and so on Your computer may employ the Intel Next Gen Wireless N technology compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g standard and the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard Employed only on models that support the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard Wireless LAN devices using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with each other because the frequencies are different The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depend
38. e optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Ln If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program lt 32 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs and Blu ray Disc media 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 lt 33 gt Using Your VAIO Computer PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD BD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD BD R Y ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM RE 10 DVD RW P P P P PR P P Pri 2 PR PR5 PR pR 3 4 R DL RAM CD RW P P P P PR P P P P P P DVD ROM DVD ROM P P P P P P P P P P P Blu ray Disc P P P P PR S P P P PR PR PRO pR 8 pR 3 4 pr7 11 Blu ray Disc P P P P PR S P P P PR PR PR pR 8 pR 3 4 pri Combo Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 se Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your c
39. e taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options window appears Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Display Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for brightness adjustment What should do if the external display stays blank If you cannot change the display output with the Fn F7 keys you need to change the settings for the external display with VAIO Control Center To change the settings launch the VAIO Control Center select the control item for the external display and then click to select the check box for changing the options to detect the external display Then try the Fn F7 keys to change the display output VAN IO lt 131 gt Troubleshooting How do I run Windows Aero This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only To run Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options The Appearance Settings window appears 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab 5 Click OK For information about the Windows Aero features such as Windows Flip 3D see Windows Help and Support lt 132 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Printing What should do if cannot print a document Q Make sure your printer is on a
40. e while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data OATS lt 137 8 Troubleshooting Keyboard What should do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your computer s keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region 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 138 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why
41. eaeeeseaaeeeseaeesgeaeeeseaeeesiaeeteeaeeene 87 Adding and Removing MeMOlY ooooccccnonocccnnonocccncnn nano ncn norris 88 ONLO PreGaUtiOns soniri baie A Re in es ie a E AA ee eet 94 On Handling the LCD Screen c searches laa 95 On Using the Power SOUuUrCE pension cade a a dp eeabianad ages naan gies tana ri aaie E ei EAE 96 On Handling Your Computers s sc00fe satiate cies da ad tite 97 On Handling Floppy DISKS Gatica secede vasa aad sats lige secant a eats iii 99 On Handling DISC Sissin aaoi e eee aed ed aed dete poet eee ae ii 100 On Using the Battery Pack cceccccsce cece ee eeneeeecnee tenets senate tees ee eeeeegee RR RR nn rn NEER EEEn 101 On Using Headphones sss xiii diia tania apena cad 103 On Handling Memory Stick M dia isenana enaa a e sra aaa nn c p aaaea rea n rar Aaaa i aiea 104 On Handling the Hard kD SK r a a E oa 105 On Updating Your Computer cncoccinicccnncccon occ RAR nr arman 106 TEO ESO A O ATi 107 Computers io tia 109 SIELU A aee E E EE E A O A da da 116 Battery aer a r e NEN T AA E A A EA EEA EEA 117 INO MNO aneii tee ein A eet ate E dene E ee DET ET A EE a eee 119 NeW e so toe alone ikl So 121 Optical DISCS hna A en ete eee ee ae a 124 DIS Play votos rata 128 PUDING it A A A A 132 Mic a Ae ee ht a Reet et eet eels a Aas ie eta ea Cina Gis 133 A tac e A E can detec ea eh ee a Ne ds ole a E T ek ai ta aad Seated ae 134 O AA 135 TOUCH aCe esten a at a oe a ode el tin ete net de ad ed 136 ONLO
42. ect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer AE t f lt 73 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices QO Your computer is equipped with an i LINK port which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder A The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK ports Q The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device A The optional i LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas OQ An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed A The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your software for more information A Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of LINK compatible PC periphera
43. en the wireless LAN functionality is enabled lt 19 gt N N 0 Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer Using the AC Adapter A Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer O 4 To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 84 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming lt 20 N N 0 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery 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 inward 4 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer Bo When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a
44. ervice Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 142 I lt 88 p VA 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages Notes on adding removing memory modules A Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty A Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module a Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following A The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment A Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power source that is battery pack or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the computer Failure to do so may result in personal in
45. es are written to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 81 lt 28 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available 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 80 to launch VAIO Control Center Once launched select the topic on the pointing device and see the help file for detailed instructions Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad If you disable the touch pad without connecting
46. ess and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to malfunction To open the computer hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with the other To carry the computer with the lid open be sure to hold the computer with both hands a ga XQ E OU Usea carrying case specially designed to carry your computer lt 99 gt AVAN O Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks a a a a O Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with an adhesive label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk 100 gt NIN Precautions On Handling Discs A Do not touch the surface of the disc A Do not drop or bend the disc A Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below A Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially av
47. g appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD burning software lt 39 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either a Universal ExpressCard slot or an ExpressCard 34 slot for transferring data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard 34 34mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54mm wide module as shown below and the latter an ExpressCard 34 module only O ExpressCard 34 module O ExpressCard 54 module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual lt 40 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the pro
48. ge when start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively again the System Disabled message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off If any are lit press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password OATS lt 114 a Troubleshooting What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing A Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download O 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 an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 142 Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before t
49. he Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media lt 46 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the factory default setting and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer follow these steps Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media Before formatting the media make sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause a malfunction Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window Right click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format Click Restore device defaults A OND a The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not select NTFS from the File system drop down list as it may cause a malfunction Ln The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options 5 Click Start MIO tit Using Your VAIO Computer 6 Atthe confirmation prompt click OK The formatting process starts It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media 7 Once completed cl
50. he above software To download and install the updates on the computer the computer must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 52 lt 107 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil A Computer page 109 System Security page 116 Battery page 117 Internet page 119 Networking page 121 Optical Discs page 124 Display page 128 Printing page 132 Microphone page 133 Mouse page 134 Speakers page 135 Touch Pad page 136 Keyboard page 137 Floppy Disks page 138 Audio Video page 139 DUOODOCDDODOCDoDDLDO lt 108 gt AVAN 10 Troubleshooting A Memory Stick Media page 140 Q Peripherals page 141 lt 109 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Computer What should I do if my computer does not start Q Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the p
51. he desktop screen appears due to network security checkups lt 115 e N N 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your screen to turn off Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key several times before the VAIO logo appears lt 116 N N 0 Troubleshooting System Security How can protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software p
52. he screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer UNIO pisie S Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears 3 Double click the System Information icon under the System Information folder You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer ONLO Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage OvoUoOovdovdDOODOD On Handling the LCD Screen page 95 On Using the Power Source page 96 On Handling Your Computer page 97 On Handling Floppy Disks page 99 On Handling Discs page 100 On Using the Battery Pack page 101 On Using Headphones page 103 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 104 On Handling the Hard Disk page 105 On Updating Your Computer page 106 lt 94 gt Precautions lt 95 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 your computer near a window A Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Q Using your computer in low temperature co
53. ible media are guaranteed of compatibility Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 8 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the copyright protection and high speed data transfer features of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the SD memory card slot Do not force the memory card in or out of the slot lt 50 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot Bo 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 5 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is on If
54. ick OK 8 Click Close lt 48 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media lt 19 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot 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 A SD memory card Q SDHC memory card A MultiMediaCard MMC For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Sony Support Information page 142 to visit the appropriate support Web site Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as of May 2007 However not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as the compat
55. ill find the on screen User Guide warranty information other VAIO documents and system and software information for your computer A VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials an escalation page containing support and contact information and various links to VAIO online support Web sites O Backup amp Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system system software and your personal data O Wireless amp Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center and access to wireless tutorials A Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony Q VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful lt _ lt 10 a VA O Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments 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
56. ing on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 119 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 55 b gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a LAN 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 A If the wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected A If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer wireless LAN equipment Y ONLO To communicate without an access point ad hoc a Aa ON o
57. ion coding on the disc playback is not possible Unless your external display is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard you cannot play or view the contents of copyright protected Blu ray Disc media Some contents may restrict video output to be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at all It is strongly recommended that digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality lt lt 35 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc A Use only Sony recommended software which is preinstalled on your computer to write data to a disc Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result A To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive you need to close the session before you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software 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 your computer while writing data to a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction Before using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications COOCOO Do no
58. isc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage What should do if cannot write data to DVD media Q Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media A Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work lt lt 128 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank A Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Sleep mode press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 81 for more information Q Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Q If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 20 for more information A If the display mode is set to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 26 for more information lt 129 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen display a video Q Ifthe external display is selected for the display output and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video playback change the displ
59. ithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Sleep or Hibernate If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet lt 23 gt N N 0 Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 inward lt 24 gt N N 0 Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut d
60. its of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer The hardware component or the software program that is causing you the problem 5 A brief description of the problem lt 145 N N 0 Support Options In order to contact a Sony technical support representative call the following numbers A In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 A In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 A In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 A In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 511 6100 Q In Chile 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 QO In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 A In Panama 800 2050 Q In Brazil 11 3677 1080 lt 146 p N N 0 Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Contacts for Sony software products are listed below A For customers in USA Web site http esupport sony com EN VAIO Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For customers in Canada Web site http www sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 QO For customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO A For customers in Brazil Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR For contacts about third party software products see the fol
61. jury or equipment damage ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure A Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD lt 39 AVON 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Q Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from ESD A Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty O Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Q Handle the memory module with care To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers do not touch the edges of the components and circuit boards inside your computer COoovovovo dno lt 90
62. llluminates when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery pack is running out of power and double blinks when the battery pack is charging Media Access llluminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not enter Sleep 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 written to the optical disc media When the indicator is off the optical disc media is not being used llluminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the Hard disk drive O computer when this indicator is on Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad Num lock 1 Boss E The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps lock A Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key iS while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off Scroll lock a Press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off The Ser Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Wireless LAN llluminates wh
63. lowing Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Elements Reader Adobe Systems Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 AVAN LO lt 147 Support Options America Online Dial Up America Online Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http help aol com help AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www aim com Bluetooth Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 lt 148 gt N N 0 Support Options Bluetooth Utility Broadcom Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 Click to DVD software Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera You can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from creating your own DVDs For contacts about
64. ls for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer lt 74 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an LINK cable 1 not supplied into the LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder Ln 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 MIO beis Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied to the network Ethernet port on the computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage
65. lug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 on the computer ONLO Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector to your computer To connect a projector 1 2 3 4 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet Plug an RGB signal cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 on the computer Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 lt 64 Using Peripheral Devices lt 65 p 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 66 for more information To select a display 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Follow the on
66. 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 142 gt N N 0 Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen User Guide this manual and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may be supplied with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on screen help files You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly en
67. nd press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo 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 At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 5 Select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 142 What should do if the power indicator Green lights but my screen stays blank Follow these steps 1 Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your computer screen still stays blank unplug the AC adapter remove the battery pack and leave the computer for about a minute Then reinstall the battery pack plug in the AC adapter and turn on the computer again lt 111 AVAN 0 Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding Q If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window A If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut Down to turn off your computer A If your computer
68. nd the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer A 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 that came with your printer for more information A If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the computer A If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Printer under Hardware and Sound 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 oa fF W ND lt 133 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer How can prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem Q
69. nditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is nota malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal Q A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images A The LCD screen 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 QO Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen Q Donotchange the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for selection as it may make your computer unstable Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of making the change lt 96 AVAN O Precautions On Using the Power Source Q 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 a shredder A You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device helps prevent damage
70. ng especially at pedestrian crossings Q Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use lt j 104 aa MA O Precautions On Handling Memory Stick Media 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 Oooeoovodo Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Ooovovo O Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media and Memory Stick Adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them Ooo vo When using the Memory Stick Duo media do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to the Memory Stick Duo media Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components lt q 105 aa VA O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or
71. ng Fn F4 To decrease the volume press Fn F3 and then y or or keep pressing Fn F3 Fn F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen To increase lighting intensity press Fn F6 and then or gt or keep pressing Fn F6 To decrease lighting intensity press Fn F5 and then Y or or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn 0 S gt F7 display output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore your computer s screen view Z The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with a higher resolution This key combination may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution When your computer s screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view Fn Q F10 zoom lt 27 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations Feature Functions Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and the connected peripheral devic
72. omputer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge e Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported P Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording Bl Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording Supports writing data to BD R Version 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE Version 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB 8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported on models with the Blu ray Disc drive BD R stands for Blu ray Disc Recordable in Version 1 1 format 10 BD RE stands for Blu ray Disc Rewritable in Version 2 1 format 1 The Blu ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE Disc media in Version 1 0 format and Blu ray Disc media with a cartridge lt 34 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the othe
73. onics Inc VAIO Camera Utility provides you with various video quality settings when using the internal camera For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 VAN IO lt 154 Support Options VAIO Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 VAIO HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 VAIO LAN Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 AVAN LO lt 155 gt Support Options VAIO Launcher Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 VAIO Media software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them avail
74. oth standard and Duo size Memory Stick media lt lt 14 p Getting Started DC IN port page 19 Battery connector page 20 Network Ethernet port page 75 Modem port page 52 a e N a 15 Getting Started Right ExpressCard 34 slot page 39 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 69 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 73 Headphones jack page 61 Microphone jack page 68 Monitor VGA port page 62 Air vents Support high full low speeds y o a Le co fro 0000000 lt 16 p Getting Started Left Security slot Optical disc drive page 30 Optical disc drive indicator page 18 Drive eject button page 30 Manual eject hole page 124 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 69 Support high full low speeds o al a 09 ro lt 17 gt Getting Started mba Air vents lt 18 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 when the computer is in Sleep mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery
75. ower indicator shows the power is on Q Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged Q Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty A If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on QO Ifyou 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 pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack reconnect the AC adapter and then 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 OY Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase Q Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer a 110 N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if a BIOS error appears when turn on my computer If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer a
76. own your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start the arrow BI next to the Lock button and Shut Down 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off lt 25 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 26 Using the Touch Pad page 28 Using Special function Buttons page 29 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 30 Using the ExpressCard Module page 39 Using the Memory Stick Media page 42 Using Other Memory Cards page 49 Using the Internet page 52 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 53 DUPODDCODOOUO COD lt 26 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard but has additional keys that perform model specific tasks Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching Combinations Feature Functions Fn 1X F2 speaker switch Turns on and off the built in speakers and the headphones Fn 1 F3 F4 speaker volume Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase the volume press Fn F4 and then 4 or gt or keep pressi
77. peakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Press them once again The volume may have been minimized by the Fn F3 keys Press the Fn F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Ooovceodo O If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information A Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar What should do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers 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 O Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled A The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Press them once again Q The volume may have been minimized by the Fn F3 keys Press the Fn F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound A Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar WACK lt 136 gt Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work a Oooo You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer If the pointer does not mov
78. per direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer ONLO Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove an ExpressCard module a A o ON 0 Z To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the device Click OK Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to pop it out Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot a Using Your VAIO Computer lt 42 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage lt 4 3 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use
79. ping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication 1 2 3 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center Double click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network Click the button next to the WLAN icon Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive and must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F lt 60 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting External Speakers page 61 Connecting an External Display page 62 Selecting Display Modes page 65 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 66 Connecting an External Microphone page 68 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 69 Connecting a Printer page 72 Connecting an LINK Device page 73 Connecting to a Network LAN page 75 DUPODDCODOOUO JD lt 61 Be N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 Q 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to
80. r side Be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard Due to the multiple formats of discs now available when buying pre recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives or Blu ray Disc standard in relation to Blu ray Disc drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 8cm disc writing is not supported To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continuously you need to update the AACS key Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates Region settings are required for some contents on DVDs and BD ROM disc media If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the reg
81. r your Internet Service Provider ISP do any of the following A 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 121 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Networking What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point A 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 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Q Make sure the encryption key is correct Q Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure To change the settings follow these steps 1 Right click the
82. re channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices A If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches lt 124 pp AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 100 for instructions What should do if the drive tray does not open U Make sure your computer is on QO Press the drive eject button A If the drive eject button does not work click Start and Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject Q If none of the above options work insert a thin straight
83. rogram current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start All Programs Norton Internet Security and Norton Internet Security 2 Click the item to update the software on the left pane 3 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates lt 117 AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Battery How do find the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 21 When is my computer using AC power When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should recharge the battery pack Q When the battery level falls below 10 Q When both the battery and power indicators blink A When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should replace the battery pack If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced 4118 pp AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Should be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm No it is normal for the battery pack to be warm when it is powering your computer 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
84. s icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power Click this icon to display the window that shows your power status The VAIO Power Management functionality is added to the Windows Power Options Properties To select a power plan 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select your desired power plan To change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed 2 If you need to change the advanced settings click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3 Otherwise click Save changes 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab Change the settings for each item 4 Click OK MIO paid Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that A You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module QO You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer A You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony S
85. s means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code for your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on your computer lt 37 gt N N 0 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 All Programs and the desired CD software to play the CD Ifthe Audio CD window appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc 1 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive Ifthe AutoPlay window appears click Burn files to disc and follow the on screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears Open the folder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder Close the disc folder lt 38 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothin
86. t place your computer into either of the power saving modes while using the preinstalled software or any disc burning software Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is at least 50 charged 1 Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc Use of different disc burning software for additional data burning may cause a failure For example if you have a disc with data that you burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc lt 36 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs you should follow these recommendations A Some CD players and computers optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R or CD RW disc media AU Some DVD players and computers optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM disc media OY Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction A Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is playing a disc Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all thi
87. the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard and Duo size media and support Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities A You can insert a Duo size Memory Stick media directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Before using a Memory Stick Micro M2 media be sure to insert it into an M2 Standard size or M2 Duo size Adaptor If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick slot without the Adaptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot For the latest information about the Memory Stick media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 8 GB that are available as of May 2007 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature Besides for your personal enjoyment it is against the copyright law to use any audio and or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders Accordingly Memory Stick media
88. the Memory Stick media onto your hard disk drive to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick media page 46 Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible digital cameras Why can t write data to Memory Stick media Some versions of Memory Stick media are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off VAN IO lt 141 Troubleshooting Peripherals What should do if cannot connect a USB device AQ If applicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check if the battery is charged If you are using a printer check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet A Try using another USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Q See the
89. the software see Program Support Information page 146 DVgate Plus software Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 lt 149 gt N N 0 Support Options InstantOn InterVideo Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com sp Support jsp Intel PROSet Wireless Software Intel Corporation A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support intel com LocationFree Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 146 Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Office Ready Office Ultimate Microsoft Corp A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com VAN IO lt 150 gt Support Options 60 Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office The Microsoft Office 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initi
90. through and print out To go to Web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http your computer must be connected to the Internet Q Specifications The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil z 8 Be VA O Before Use QA VAIO Recovery Center User Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide lt 9 AVAN O Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need To access Help and Support click Start and Help and Support A Manuals Specifications Here you w
91. 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 AVAN LO pine Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen Select Password when Power On under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled Press the or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key WACK lt 79 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the
92. to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by holding the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Ooovovodno Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction lt 97 p VA O Precautions On Handling Your Computer Q Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer QO If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again OY Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer QO Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more th
93. ur computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturers instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 13 About the Indicator Lights page 18 Connecting a Power Source page 19 Using the Battery Pack page 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 24 DO0ODODODO lt 13 gt Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Front lt PRO O a 0 WIRELESS LAN 0 SD E 13 i a al al E al SEI 2 el e A a Ae mn E y e2 1 button page 29 AV MODE button page 29 Num lock indicator page 18 Caps lock indicator page 18 Scroll lock indicator page 18 Power button LCD screen page 95 Built in speakers stereo Keyboard page 26 Touch pad page 28 SD memory card slot page 49 Media Access indicator page 18 Memory Stick slot page 44 Power indicator page 18 Battery indicator page 18 Hard disk drive indicator page 18 WIRELESS LAN Wireless LAN indicator page 18 WIRELESS LAN switch page 53 Your computer supports b
94. urce for your computer you can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Sleep and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive lt 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device s and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes during this mode If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time while it is disconnected from AC power place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off To activate Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Sleep When your computer is in Sleep mode you cannot insert a disc Your computer comes o
95. ut of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently To return to Normal mode Press any key If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose all unsaved data lt 83 p N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for a certain period of time it will enter Sleep mode To modify this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to put the computer to sleep and click Save Changes lt 84 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off Even when the battery runs down no data will be lost The power indicator light is off in this mode A If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down and resuming To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys
96. w appears with a listing of your computer s hardware devices If an X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers AVAN LO lt 126 gt Troubleshooting 5 Double click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer 6 Double click the desired drive You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 7 Click OK to close the window Q Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction 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 WACK lt 127 Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot write data to CD media Q Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver QO Stop using the keyboard QO If you are using a CD R RW disc with an adhesive label affixed replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label Using a d
97. writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive DOCCOOO Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk drive is damaged the data cannot be restored lt 106 gt NIN Precautions On Updating Your Computer Confirm that the latest updates have been installed on your computer using the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently To confirm that they have been installed on the computer follow these steps for each software application UA Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions A VAIO Update 3 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 3 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions If you have not yet installed the latest updates install them with t
98. y 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 ONLO 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 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up and the VAIO Smart Network window appears If the VAIO Smart Network window does not appear follow these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Double click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network Z For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file on the software Click the button next to your desired wireless option s Right click E or on the taskbar and select Connect to a network Select the desired access point and click Connect lt 58 Using Your VAIO Computer See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality the IEEE 802 11a b g standard and or the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard lt 59 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Stop
99. y net for customers in Latin American countries or areas A Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any losses and damages arising from Q the use of non genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer Q the disassembly or alteration of or tampering with any Sony battery pack O While the battery pack is in use or being charged heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock Ooovov If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack lt 102 gt VA O Precautions 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 pack before recharging A If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery pack lt 4 103 a MA 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 walki

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