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1. The shape of the VHF UHF port varies depending on the country or area of your residency To the A V port replicator you can connect an external video audio source such as a video camera VCR or DVD player Connect your video audio device s video cable to the S Video In or Composite Vide In jack and the audio cable to the Composite Audio In Jacks gt 68 Using Peripheral Devices Business port replicator for VGN FS series models DC In port page 15 Network Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 112 Monitor VGA port page 90 Printer port page 108 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 105 Supports high full low speeds o al oo m The port replicator can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not unplug the AC adapter from the port replicator and the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions Ln The printer port on the port replicator is intended for printer connections only gt 69 Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator VGN A series models 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the power cord 1 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC In port 3 on t
2. A On VGN A series models you can also select and deactivate the Multiple Monitors mode just by pressing the 1 button if you have changed its assignment to Multiple Monitors with VAIO Control Center For details on changing the button assignment see Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 120 A Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 A Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following Q When moving your computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports Q Do not put your computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse 3 ay a A The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on your computer As a result you only need to plug the US
3. Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 into the USB port and the other end to your printer Yo o Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the printer power cord 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the printer cable 2 supplied with your printer into the printer port 3 on the computer or on the optional port replicator Depending on the model you purchased See the printed Specifications sheet for details on your model A Before connecting the printer turn off your computer and the printer and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord lt bP 110 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices Q Your computer includes an i LINK IEEE1394 port which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy delete or edit files A The i LINK port of your computer does no
4. Click the Advanced button and select deselect Microphone Boost or 20db Gain under Other Controls to adjust the volume Troubleshooting Only left channel audio is recorded with a monaural microphone VGN A series Proceed as follows to change the audio channel setting 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then Sounds and Audio Devices Click Volume under Sound recording on the Audio tab Select Advanced Controls from the Options menu The Advanced button appears for Microphone Balance 5 Click the Advanced button and select the Mono Mic check box under Other Controls This audio channel setting is only applied to sound recording with a microphone Stereo sound is not recorded with a stereo microphone VGN A series Proceed as follows to change the audio channel setting 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then Sounds and Audio Devices 3 Click Volume under Sound recording on the Audio tab Select Advanced Controls from the Options menu The Advanced button appears for Microphone Balance 5 Click the Advanced button and deselect the Mono Mic check box under Other Controls Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Floppy Disks My USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk A The floppy disk is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a f
5. llluminates when the screen is on maximum brightness intensity Hard disk O llluminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Num Lock Press the Num LK key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps Lock Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off Scroll Lock Press the Scroll Lock key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Bluetooth llluminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled WIRELESS LAN llluminates when the wireless LAN function is running lt gt 15 Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC Adapter To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable
6. Suppor OPIO Srita a a a a e a a e aa EA e EAE EEEN 202 SONY S ppor Informat Oea ie a eat 202 SUPPOME arritte neaei A A A Daaa a a 203 MES EA E N A E PA A E EE EEA 205 Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Notice O 2005 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is
7. To view the contents 1 Click Start and then My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click Memory Stick The Memory Stick window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media lt gt 46 Using Your VAIO Computer Formatting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it If you need to reformat Memory Stick media use the Memory Stick Formatter software that is provided with the media For more information about using Memory Stick Formatter see the help file of Memory Stick Formatter Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Back up important data before formatting the media To format a Memory Stick media 1 Click Start point to All Programs Memory Stick Utility and click Memory Stick Formatter The Memory Stick Formatter window appears Click Start Format and follow the on screen instructions After formatting click Exit Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Check that the Memory Stick media indicator is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory S
8. VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar 2 Select Adjust Power Properties The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the VAIO Power Management tab To restore the default settings 1 Onthe VAIO Power Management tab click Advanced The VAIO Power Management window appears 2 Click Reset by default The Confirm window appears 3 Select Restore all power schemes to the original factory default settings Click OK The default settings are restored for all the power scheme options Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar 2 Select Adjust Power Properties The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Power Schemes tab Select a power scheme from the Power schemes drop down list 5 If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears to the right of Power Scheme 6 If necessary you can change the items in the list for example the bright
9. 6 Network Ethernet port 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 112 7 Composite Audio Out jacks page 95 8 Composite Video Out jack page 95 9 S Video Out port page 95 10 Printer port page 108 11 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 105 12 DC In port page 15 Supports high full low speeds 2 3 4 A To the business port replicator you can connect an external audio device such as a CD player Connect your audio device s audio cable to the Composite Audio In jack When a video cable is connected to each of the S Video Out and Composite Video Out jacks the Composite Video Out jack is disabled Pe 67 Using Peripheral Devices A V port replicator for VGN FS series models 1 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 105 Headphones Speakers jack page 81 Composite Video In jack page 67 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 105 DC In port page 15 Network Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 112 Monitor VGA port page 90 Optical Out port Output frequency 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 kHz Variable 9 Composite Audio In jacks page 67 10 S Video In port page 67 11 VHF UHF port page 38 Supports high full low speeds 0 N o gt on 48 oo ro
10. Once you have read and followed the information in the printed Specifications sheet you can start using your computer safely and confidently Read on to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 25 Using the Touch Pad page 27 Using Special function Buttons page 28 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 30 Using the TV Function on Selected Models Only page 38 Using PC Cards page 39 Using the Memory Stick Media page 43 Using the Internet page 47 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 48 Using the Bluetooth Functionality on Selected Models Only page 57 Ooovovoooovooueosdsno lt gt 25 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s but has additional keys that perform model specific tasks For more information on the standard keys see Windows Help and Support Centre and click on the Customizing your computer link The VAIO Link web site www vaio link com also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Functions Fn 2 F2 speaker switch VGN FS series only Turns on and off the built in speakers and the headphones Fn 1 F3 F4 speaker volume VGN FS series only Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 and then 4 or gt or keep pressing Fn F4 To decrease volume press Fn F3 and then y o
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12. RW DVD ROM CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW CD R and CD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer and DVD RW DVD RW CD CD R CD RW DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R CD R CD RW DVD R and DVD RW DVD R DL Double Layer and DVD RW DVD RW CD CD R CD RW DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R CD R CD RW DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer and DVD RW DVD R DL Double Layer and DVD RW On selected models only This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side Please be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard I Due to the multiple formats of discs now available when buying pre recorded or blank discs for use with a Sony VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual
13. Regulations lt bP 57 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality on Selected Models Only You can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space See the printed Specifications sheet to see whether your model is equipped with the Bluetooth functionality To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 2 3 Turn on the WIRELESS switch Double click 44 E J on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select the Bluetooth option Click OK lt bP 58 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality A The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions Q Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system Oooooodoo0odo Use of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on the computer Q Size of file being exchanged A Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment A All Bluet
14. Speaker page 195 Troubleshooting Sound Microphone page 196 Troubleshooting Floppy Disks page 198 Troubleshooting Printers page 199 Troubleshooting i LINK Devices page 201 DOOUODODDDOD Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the optical disc drive cannot switch from LCD display to TV and vice versa If a DVD disc is inserted in the optical disc drive remove the disc My optical disc drive tray does not open QO Make sure the computer is turned on and press the disc eject button Try first the disc eject button If this button does not work then press the substitute disc eject button on the optical disc drive The disc eject button is disabled until you start your computer and log on to Windows Q Click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive and select Eject O Make sure the computer is not in Standby or Hibernate mode Q If this does not work try the following Turn off the computer and insert a sharp pointed object for example a paperclip into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive to slide out the tray The location of the eject button and hole depends on the model of your computer See the printed Specifications sheet for details on your model Troubleshooting cannot play a disc After inserting the disc wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires softw
15. attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC In port 4 on the computer A E 7 O lt pm Gua mI a 4 3 1 2 The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time put your computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 125 This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way lt gt 16 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack VGN A series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch 1 on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the RELEASE switch 2 on the bottom of the computer to the RELEASE position RELEASE lt gt 17 Getting Started 4 Remove the battery compartment cover 5 Slide the battery in the battery compartment cover 6 Turn over the battery attached to the battery compartment cover 7 Insert the tab on the battery compartment cover into the notch and push the battery down into the compartment until
16. check box is selected click the box for USB001 Click OK If the above procedure does not work right click the printer and selected Delete on the window in step 3 above to delete the printer Then install the printer driver once again Troubleshooting QA If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Proceed as follows Click Start and then Control Panel Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon Click the Printers and Faxes icon Right click the printer to select Properties Click the Ports tab Click the check box for Enable bidirectional support to deselect it Click OK N Oo of Ff WO KN This change to the settings will disable the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel Q Check the physical connections between your computer and printer the AC adapter and the power cord and the power cord and an AC outlet and then restart your computer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting i LINK Devices cannot establish an i LINK connection between two VAIO computers Q You must have administrator rights on your computer to be able to link the two Q Disconnect then reconnect the i LINK cable A If you still have no connection after waiting for a while restart both computers a If either computer has just returned from a power saving mode the connection
17. equipped with the Memory Stick media slot cover lift the slot cover 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer lt bP 45 Using Your VAIO Computer The location of the Memory Stick media slot depends on the model your purchased See the printed Specifications sheet for details on your model Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if it does not insert smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media For more information on Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick web site at http www memorystick com en Viewing the Contents Depending on the model you purchased the Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Stick media From this window you can choose to view print copy or organize your images or data stored on the Memory Stick media If the Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert the Memory Stick media follow these steps
18. intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Please note that the illustrations in this manual may not necessarily apply to your model Please see the printed Specifications sheet for the specific configuration of your VAIO computer Before Use ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark PAMA Before Use Documentation Your Documentation contains printed information and user guides to re
19. key or keep pressing the Fn F4 keys to increase the volume A If you use external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If batteries power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the headphones jack disconnect the cable If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery pack is properly installed and charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows Oooo Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound Microphone My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the microphone jack correctly My microphone volume is too high or too low Proceed as follows to adjust the volume 1 oa Ff W ND Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then Sounds and Audio Devices Click Volume under Sound recording on the Audio tab See if the Select check box for Microphone Balance is selected If not click the check box Move the slider up or down to adjust the volume If the volume is still too high or too low select Advanced Controls from the Options menu The Advanced button appears for Microphone Balance
20. language and keyboard from the drop down menu Click the OK button to close the Add Input Language window Click the OK button to close the Regional and Language Options window Customizing Your VAIO Computer Configuring Your Modem Before you can start using your internal modem not all modem are built in or each time you use your modem while traveling make sure that the country of the active location defined in the Phone and Modem Options dialog box matches the country you are dialing from You may notice a Country Selector tab under your current modem driver options As the Country Selector tab is not a constant feature do not use this tab to change the country settings Only the following procedure is reliable Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change your modem country settings 1 2 Click Start and then Control Panel Double click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options window appears If you do not see the Phone and Modem Options window click Switch to Classic View on the left side Select your location on the Dialing Rules tab Click the Edit button to change the current configuration The Edit Location window appears Or Click the New button to configure your modem The New Location window appears Check the country region settings and make sure it matches the place you are dialing from A Pulse dial may not be supported in some counties and or regions If you modified your location settin
21. may be affected In this case make sure you perform a full restart before connecting them When I record images to a digital video device using DVgate Plus see an error message A Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate Plus sometimes causes this error A Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device cannot use digital devices A Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected A If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation If this is the case turn off all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection and then turn on the power again Q You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables as using other brands may cause problems with the i LINK devices Support Options Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below See Documeniation page 8 for details on the printed and online documentation delivered with your computer as well as further sources of reference A Go to the online help files that accompany your software for instructions on using the software QO Use the search functio
22. open VAIO Control Center as a limited user Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the power source for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select A If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Stand By To return to Normal mode Press any key If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically
23. 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 UA Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD Q Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Upgrading Your VAIO Computer A Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty A Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity QO 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 DOCODODODO DU Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module VGN A series models To change or add a memory module to the memory module slot on the bottom of th
24. the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator VGN A series models 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals 2 Slide the lock switch to UNLOCK lt bP 75 Using Peripheral Devices 4 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your computer lt gt 76 Using Peripheral Devices VGN FS series models 1 Lift the computer away from the port replicator 2 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your computer Z It is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the port replicator If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect your port replicator completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter lt gt 77 Using Peripheral Devices Using the Mouse on Selected Models Only Your computer includes a wireless optical mouse which has no cables to plug in and uses a light emitting diode LED instead of a ball You can use the mouse anywhere you feel comfortable within a range of approximately 80 cm of the main unit Avoid using the mouse on a piece of glass or other transparent material this can interfere with smooth cursor movement on the screen Effective usage distance depends on the environment 1 Left button Click or double click the left button to select items To drag and drop items hold the left button down
25. the remote commander Point your remote commander to this sensor for operations lt bP 82 Using Peripheral Devices External speakers for VGN FS series models 1 Headphones jack 2 Volume control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the speaker volume 3 Power button Turns on and off the speakers gt 83 Using Peripheral Devices To connect the external speakers External speakers for VGN A series models 1 Attach your computer to an A V port replicator 2 Plug the volume cable 1 of the speaker to the Volume jack on the port replicator 3 Plug the speaker cables 2 to the Speaker jacks 4 Plug the USB cable 3 to one of the USB ports e lt a gt 84 Using Peripheral Devices To use a remote commander for volume control make sure to connect the speaker s USB cable to the USB port Make sure to place the external speakers in a stable position Do not grasp the depression on the front of the speaker to take hold of it External speakers for VGN FS series models 1 a fF ON Attach your computer to an A V port replicator Plug the power cord 1 to the AC adapter and a AC outlet Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 to the right speaker 3 Plug the cable from the left speaker 4 to the speaker L
26. while sliding the mouse then release the button to drop the item 2 Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down a page Press the 1 2 13 po CG 14 wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse the scroll function is available only G 5 with applications that support it 3 Right button Press the right button once to display a context sensitive shortcut menu not always an active function 4 Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on and off This will help you save battery power 5 CONNECT button Press to enable communication between your VAIO computer and the wireless mouse lt gt 78 Using Peripheral Devices Before You Use the Mouse Before using the wireless mouse you must enable communication between the computer and the mouse To connect the wireless mouse 1 Insert the two specific AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown v 2 Turn on the computer 3 Press the CONNECT button 1 on the computer lt gt 79 Using Peripheral Devices 4 Turn over the wireless mouse slide the power switch to the ON position and press the CONNECT button Communication between the wireless mouse and the computer is now active Ln Step 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other Two AA batteries specific for use in the wireless mous
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28. B mouse into the USB port and you can start working mb Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB port The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction If your computer is off you can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 2 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Remove the floppy disk drive from the computer Using Peripheral Devices
29. Background list You can see a preview of this wallpaper in the monitor above the Background list Adjust the position of the wallpaper with the Position drop down list Click Apply when you have found the appropriate wallpaper Click OK The wallpaper is applied to your computer A higher screen resolution reduces the size of items on your screen and increases the relative space on your desktop You may not be able to increase the screen resolution above a certain level Your monitor and video adapters for example determine to which extent you can change the resolution Customizing Your VAIO Computer Installing and Upgrading Applications This section explains how to install run or uninstall software Furthermore you will learn how to download the latest updates from our web site Installing Software page 139 Changing or Removing Software page 140 Caution page 141 Downloading Software page 142 Cov wv Customizing Your VAIO Computer Installing Software To install bundled software from the supplied Recovery Disc or your hard disk drive see the printed Recovery Guide for details For software bundled with accessories check first the installation procedure that comes with the accessory To install other software use the following procedure Before installing the applications A Install and connect a hardware device if necessary see the Managing Drivers page 143 section Q Close all open applicat
30. Double click the System Information folder in the VAIO Control Center window Double click the System Information icon in the System Information folder You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 170 On Using the Power Source page 171 On Handling Your Computer page 172 On Handling Floppy Disks page 174 On Handling Discs page 175 On Using the Battery Pack page 176 On Using Headphones page 177 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 177 On Handling the Hard Disk page 178 OOOOdoOOCOCODS Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen a a a Do not leave the LCD facing the sun This could damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen become
31. Make sure you are certain you want to remove it beforehand A You can sort programs by selecting different options in Sort by Add or Remove Programs will only remove programs that were written for Windows operating systems For other programs check the documentation to see if other files such as ini files should be removed lt gt 141 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Caution Windows File Protection Installing a program might overwrite shared system files such as dynamic link libraries DLL files and executable files EXE files When system files are overwritten system performance becomes unpredictable programs behave erratically and the operating system can fail Never delete files with the following extensions SYS DLL OCX TTF or FON In Windows XP Windows File Protection prevents the replacement of protected system files such as SYS DLL OCX TTF FON and EXE files Windows File Protection runs in the background and protects all files installed by the Windows Setup program Windows File Protection detects attempts by other programs to replace or move a protected system file It also checks the file s digital signature This is an operating system feature that allows executable routines generally serving a specific function or set of functions to be stored separately as files with DLL extensions These routines are loaded only when needed by the program that calls them File Signature Verification Wh
32. S series models Supports writing to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW version 1 1 1 2 Supports 8cm disc reading but does not support 8cm disc writing Because the maximum writing speed to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is 2 4x speed it may take a while to finish writing to such discs See the printed Specifications sheet for more information on the optical disc drive lt bP 34 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should follow these recommendations QO You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the VAIO Zone software See the help file on the VAIO Zone software for details Q Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie QO Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause the computer to malfunction QO Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before playing a disc Q Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Q Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD U Region codes indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the
33. Specifications sheet to see whether your model is equipped with the Bluetooth functionality The Wireless LAN Access Point and your computer cannot communicate Q Check if the WIRELESS on models with the Bluetooth functionality or WIRELESS LAN on models without the Bluetooth functionality switch is turned on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit A Check if the power of the Access Point is turned on A Check if the Access Point is displayed in the Available networks window To check this click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click the Network Connections icon Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab Check if the Access Point is displayed in Available networks Ooooovoovo Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or neared to any Access Point you may be using See the printed Specifications sheet to see whether your model is equipped with the Bluetooth functionality Troubleshooting The data transfer speed is slow Q The maximum communication speed can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices the radio waves the operating system or the software you use Remove the obstacle or make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller Q It is possible that your Access Point co
34. The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that uses the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Deploying IEEE802 11b and IEEE802 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed In France only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors For more information see the Wireless LAN
35. The subdirectory should be found in the folder you copied from the CD ROM or disc 6 Click OK to begin the search procedure 7 Click Next to install the driver A new window appears when the driver has been installed 8 Click Finish You may be asked to restart your machine 9 Click Yes The driver is installed A To install your device driver you must log on to your computer as a user with administrator rights lt gt 146 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Checking the Driver s Installation When the computer restarts check that the device is working properly To check the driver s installation 1 a Aa W N o Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click System Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager Double click the option corresponding to the device you installed then double click your device The Properties dialog box appears Make sure that the This device is working properly message is displayed under Device status Click OK Close all the opened windows your device is ready for use The device is not working properly in the following cases a a Your device is shown in Device Manager with a yellow question or exclamation mark Right click your device and click Uninstall Then repeat from step 2 in Installing a Driver page 144 Double clicking the category of your device in the device manager list does not display your device You have to re
36. WATTS User Guide Personal Computer VGN A series VGN FS SONY ONLO Contents Before Us EETA TETE PE E E E ic E AT T ie ala E T E eee Ed 6 NoticiAS A T E 6 ENERGY STAR lA A ds A e E 7 Document maca o iria 8 Ergonomic Considerations oconnnconnnnnoncncnnnaccn rca 11 Gettin Matic A A A ea ea ee 13 Abo t the Indicator Lights coi a ects de os E A AEE EN tus arte uied dacs AEON RR 14 Connecting Power SOU umi tal 15 Using the Battery Pack ici a 16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ccccccceceeeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeceaeeecaeeegeaeesaaeeeeeaeeeeaeeeseaeesseaeeeseaeesseaeeesneeeees 23 Using Your VAIO Compe iia inc cada vesesuagdaa es cet A A A bs 24 Using the Keyboards zarna A E iaa 25 Using the Touch Pad la ip 27 Using Special function Buttons oonnnconnncconncccnnnccnnnncnnnonnc conocen 28 Using the Optical Dise DVE seiors iiir o a a e vent a Ea aa Aae E aE eaa 30 Using the TV Function on Selected Models Only cccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeceaeeeeeaaeeseeaeeseaeeescaeeeseaeeesceeeseeeeseiaeeseaes 38 Usidn PO Gard ics kinetin AAA ee a ee ie ve bed ee ee ee 39 Using the Memory Stick Medi s tareni e atana eea irte oa 43 Using ithe INtern etre ceeds seis ad 47 Using Wireless LAN WEAN 3 55 f00 a e a ad ai 48 Using the Bluetooth Functionality on Selected Models Only ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeseeeeeeeaeeeseaeeeseaeeeseeeeseieeeseieeeeeaes 57 AVANT TC Using
37. You will lose any unsaved data When the computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down when your computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently If the computer is not used for 25 minutes it will enter Standby mode To avoid this you can change the Standby mode settings Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change the Standby mode settings 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar 2 Select Adjust Power Properties The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Power Schemes tab Change the settings in Settings for VAIO optimized power scheme Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off Even when the battery runs down no data will be lost The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Hold down the Shift key and click Hibernate To return to Normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous
38. a file with the Bluetooth File Forwarding Wizard the receiving device must be set beforehand to receive incoming transmissions To set a device to receive incoming transmissions 1 Start the computer and turn on the Bluetooth device 2 Click Start point to All programs Accessories and Communications then click Bluetooth File Forwarding Wizard 3 Click Next select the check box next to Receive files and click Next again The message The Bluetooth device requires authentication appears on the taskbar The target Bluetooth enabled device is requesting connection authentication Mutual authentication is required to enable Bluetooth communications with this device Troubleshooting Cannot connect to service supported by target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer equipped with the Bluetooth functionality For more details refer to the Bluetooth Device Help in Windows XP and or the operating instructions or electronic manual for the targeted Bluetooth device Unable to exchange business card data with a cellular phone The business card exchange function is not supported Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless LAN cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality Check if the WIRELESS on models with the Bluetooth functionality or WIRELESS LAN on models without the Bluetooth functionality switch is turned on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit See the printed
39. ad on your computer Guides are provided in PDF format which you can easily browse through and print out The My Club VAIO portal is a perfect starting point to using your VAIO computer a comprehensive collection of everything you need to get the most from your computer The user guides are collected under Documentation which can be shown as follows 1 Click Start and then the My Club VAIO icon BB Click Documentation Select the guide you want to read You can manually browse to the user guides by going to My Computer gt VAIO C your C drive gt Documentation gt Documentation and opening the folder for your language You may have a separate disc for the documentation of bundled accessories Printed Documentation A Specifications sheet Contains a table of specifications a list of bundled software an overview of all controls and ports and on the reverse side a guide to setting up your VAIO computer Q Troubleshooting Guide Contains solutions to common problems Q Recovery Guide Contains an explanation of how to recover your computer s system if you need to Q Booklets containing the following information Sony Guarantee conditions Safety Regulations Modem Regulations and Wireless LAN Regulations Before Use Non printed Documentation My Club VAIO In My Club VAIO you can find Documentation which gives you Q Access to the User Guide This manual explains the features of your VAIO in detai
40. al Interface Integrated supports digital video and analog video signals lt has 29 pins You can not connect a DVI I to VGA cable to a DVI D port lt gt 92 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect the computer to a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of the multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer or on the optional port replicator 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 on the computer 93 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can connect a TV to VGN A series models or to the port replicator To connect a TV to the computer 1 Plug the power cord of the TV 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an audio video cable 2 into the AV Out jack 3 gt on the computer and the other to the TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 4 Setup the TV configuration system You need to use an AV cable that has a minijack connector on one end and 3 RCA also called cinch connectors on the other end If your TV does not have RCA connectors but it has a Scart connector
41. al computers are equipped with the Multilingual User Interface MUI feature It allows you to change the English operating system some software applications and the keyboard layout into the language of your choice French German Japanese Dutch Italian Spanish Czech Finnish Greek Portuguese and Swedish It is important that you select the correct keyboard settings during the Windows Setup To select the correct keyboard settings during Windows Setup 1 At first boot click Next then Next again in the Windows XP Setup Wizard window The Select Your System Settings window appears 2 Fill in these three questions QI live the closest to this region A type mostly in this language Q Iuse this type of keyboard 3 Inthe End User License Agreement accept the License Agreement and click Next 4 Continue your Windows setup until it is finished You can also change the country and language settings into your language as soon as Windows has been restarted Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change the country and language settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Inthe Control Panel window double click the Regional and Language Options icon If you do not see this icon click Switch to Classic View on the left side 3 Inthe Regional Options tab of the Regional and Language Options window select your language from the Standards and formats drop down menu 4 Inthe Advanced tab of the Regional and Language Options window sele
42. an have Windows search for the driver or point to the driver s location yourself O r Click Start and then My Computer Click View system information on the left of the window Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager Aa OQ N Double click the option corresponding to the device you installed then double click your device The Properties window appears Click the Driver tab 6 Click Update driver The driver is updated al To install your device driver you must log on to your computer as a user with administrator rights lt gt 149 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Uninstalling a Driver Leave the device connected to your computer while uninstalling the driver To uninstall the driver Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click the device you want to revert On the Hardware tab click Properties On the Driver tab click Uninstall When the Confirm Device Removal window appears click OK JO oO fF OD If you are prompted to restart your computer click Yes The Uninstall button is unavailable if removing the driver would make your device unusable Customizing Your VAIO Computer 1 Click Start and then My Computer 2 Click View system information on the left of the window 3 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 4 Double click the option corresponding to the device you installed then double click your device The Properties window appea
43. ant to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages The number of available slots depends on the configuration of your computer Notes on adding removing memory modules O 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 your computer or Windows becomes unstable contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module QO Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following UA The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment A Turn off the computer and disconnect the system from its power source that is battery or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Q Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a
44. are make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner Make sure your computer is running on AC power supply only and try the disc again OvovUOovovDO There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour Remove the battery while you wait for the condensation to disappear Troubleshooting cannot play a DVD A Ifa region code warning appears when you are using your DVD player it could be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical disc drive on your computer The region code is listed on the packaging of the disc A Change the resolution under Control Panel Display to a lower resolution A Ifyou see video but cannot hear sound check all of the following U Make sure the mute setting is off on your DVD player UA Check the Master Volume settings of the Sounds and Audio Device Properties A If you have connected speakers externally check the volume settings of your computer speakers and check the connections between your speakers and the computer A Inthe Device Manager check that the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start Control Panel and Performance and Maintenance Click the System icon and then the Device Manager button on the Hardware tab A A dirty or damaged disc may cause the comp
45. ariable Network Ethernet port 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 112 12 Composite Audio Out jacks page 95 13 Composite Video Out jack page 95 14 S Video Out port page 95 15 Printer port page 108 16 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 105 17 DC In port page 15 1 The shape of the VHF UHF port varies depending on the country or area of your residency CO OO NI ID O71 Od N O _i i 2 Supports high full low speeds a The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only 66 Using Peripheral Devices Ln To the A V port replicator you can connect an external video audio source such as a video camera VCR or DVD player Connect your video audio device s video cable to the S Video In or Composite Vide In jack and the audio cable to the Composite Audio In Jacks Business port replicator for VGN A series models Composite Audio In jacks page 66 2 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 105 3 Monitor VGA port page 90 4 5 DVI D port page 90 Optical Out port Output frequency 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 kHz Variable
46. ars click Take no action Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy and either Q Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical disc drive name A Drag the file s or folder s onto the optical disc drive icon in the Files Stored on This Computer panel 4 Close Windows Explorer 5 Click Start and then My Computer Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with the file s or folder s you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD 7 Inthe CD Writing Tasks box click Write these files to CD 8 Follow the instructions in the CD Writing Wizard The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc bP 37 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 2 3 4 Close all open programs Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive Click Start and point to All Programs Select a DVD software program to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD software program Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a DVD R or DVD RW 1 2 3 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer Insert the disc into the optical disc drive Clic
47. as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Never put stickers on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably Precautions On Using the Battery Pack Do not leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being charged the battery pack heats up 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 If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the en
48. by or Hibernate mode The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place Q Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up Clean the disc and the optical disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner a Q The disc may be scratched Place another disc to see if that is the reason a There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour Remove the battery while you wait for the condensation to disappear Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PC Cards My PC Card is not working Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your version of Windows Troubleshooting the modem My modem does not work or cannot establish a connection A Check that the phone line is plugged into your computer Q Make sure that the modem is the only device connected to your phone line Q Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone a Check that the phone number the program is dialling is correct The modem dialling mode may be incompatible with your telephone line O The modem may not work properly if you are with a Private Automatic Branch eXchange PABX A Inthe Phone and Modem Options dialog box Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Phone and Modem Options check that your modem is listed on the Modems tab and that the location information is correct on the Dialing Rules tab If you do no
49. cables Precautions A If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer A To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks a a a a O Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep the floppy disk away from any liquid Do not let the floppy disk get wet When you are not using the floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with a label make sure that the label is properly attached If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk Precautions On Handling Discs A Do not touch the surface of the disc QO Do not drop or bend the disc A Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below QO Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such
50. ct your language from the Language for non Unicode programs drop down menu 5 To change the language of the Windows menus windows and online help files provided by Microsoft Windows select the Languages tab of the Regional and Language Options window Non Microsoft Windows applications stay in English even if you change these settings 6 Select your language from the drop down list 7 Click Apply to apply the changes You are prompted to log off and log on again Only then the changes to the new language will take effect 8 Click Start and select Log Off 9 Click Log Off in the Log Off Windows window If necessary enter your password to log on again All the menus help files and icons are then displayed in your selected language However some parts may remain in English Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change the keyboard layout 1 2 Click Start and then Control Panel In the Control Panel window double click the Regional and Language Options icon If you do not see this icon click Switch to Classic View on the left side In the Languages tab of the Regional and Language Options window click the Details button The Text Services and Input Languages window appears In the Settings tab of the Text Services and Input Languages window select your keyboard from the Default input language drop down menu If your keyboard is not available click the Add button The Add Input Language window appears Select the input
51. d of its life and should be replaced DUOUOCDCOCOOLDO O O You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging A If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery Precautions On Using Headphones QO Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label 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 Oovovovovevo vo Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to O Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun A Direct sunlight A High humidity or Corrosive substances A Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick
52. e are supplied with your computer They are identified by a sticker For mouse on the packaging If your wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If your wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 2 3 4 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click the Mouse The Mouse Properties window appears Change the settings To set up your mouse for left handed users 1 2 3 Click the Buttons tab on the Mouse Properties window Select the option button next to Switch primary and secondary buttons Click OK The new mouse settings are now active gt 80 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers lt gt 81 Using Peripheral Devices A pair of external speakers is delivered with your computer for extended use of the VAIO Zone software See the printed Specifications sheet to see whether your model comes with external speakers External speakers for VGN A series models VOLUME mba Volume control The right speaker is equipped with the volume control Turn this control clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the speaker volume Infrared receiver for remote commander IR The left speaker is equipped with the infrared receiver for communications with
53. e Network key again for confirmation 14 Select the check box This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used at the bottom of the screen 15 Click OK Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks 16 Click Advanced The Advanced window appears 17 Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button 18 Click Close 19 Click OK Your computer is ready to communicate with another computer 1 See the printed Specifications sheet to see whether your model is equipped with the Bluetooth functionality 21 you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure 3 Hexadecimal A number representation using the digits 0 9 with their usual meaning plus the letters A F or a f to represent hexadecimal digits with values of decimal 10 to 15 Z An ad hoc network does not support WPA In France only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors For more information see the Wireless LAN Regulations Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect from a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 2 3 7 8 9 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears In the
54. e computer 1 2 3 4 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices Unplug the computer and remove the battery Wait until the computer cools down Unscrew the central screw on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity 6 Remove the memory module A Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Install the memory module A Slide the memory module into the slot U Push in the memory module until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard 9 Close the memory module compartment cover and then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 10 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer To change or add a memory module to the memory module underneath the keyboard 1 2 3 4 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack Wait until the computer cools down Unscrew the two screws next to the memory slot Upgrading Your VAIO Compute
55. e is no need to re enter the Passkey To avoid being detected by other Bluetooth devices you can change the Bluetooth settings as described on the following pages gt 60 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer or a mobile phone without the use of any cables lt gt 61 Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Click Start and then Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections 4 Click Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Device window appears 5 Click Add The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window appears 6 Select My device is set up and ready to be found and then click Next 7 Select the remote device to which you want to connect If necessary scroll up and down in the Bluetooth Device List to make your selection Then click Next 8 Choose one of the following options Q If you want Windows to provide you with a password select Choose a Passkey for me Q If the documentation of the other Bluetooth device contains a password click Use the passkey found in the documentation and enter the passkey A If you want to create your own passkey click Let me use my own passkey and enter a passkey QA If your device does not use a passkey click Don t use a passkey 9 Click Next to continue 10 Once the remote device has been succes
56. ect the Multiple Monitors mode To find which video controller your computer includes see the printed Specifications sheet Models with the ATI video controller Click Start and then Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes Click Display Select the Settings tab Click the monitor icon marked 2 Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option Click Apply and then OK If the Monitor Settings window appears click YES N Oo oO fF WD Using Peripheral Devices Models with the NVIDIA video controller Click Start and then Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes Click Display Select the Settings tab Click Advanced Click the tab with its name beginning with GeForce Select nView Display Settings from the left menu Select Dualview from the nView Display Mode drop down list Select Laptop Display from the Primary display drop down list 0 Click OK O ON OO FWD Using Peripheral Devices Models with the Intel video controller 1 Right click on the desktop to display the context menu Point to Graphics Options and click Graphics Properties Select the Devices tab Click Extended Desktop To change the primary and secondary device settings use the Primary Device and Secondary Device drop down lists under Extended Desktop Settings 5 Click OK If the Monitor Settings window appears click OK A WO N A To deactivate the Multiple Monitors mode deselect the check box in Step 6
57. ected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK connection lt gt 112 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks via an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of an optional network cable to the Network Ethernet port on the bottom panel of your computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network see your Network Administrator Depending on the model you purchased See the printed Specifications sheet to see whether your model supports a 1000BASE TX connection Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings If the main unit is docked you can only use the Network Ethernet port on the port replicator lt gt 113 Using Peripheral Devices Network and telephone lines cannot be connected to the Network Ethernet port on your computer If the following connectors are connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connectors may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Network lines such as 1000BASE T 100BASE TX and 10BASE T lines depending on the model you purchased Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Lines
58. ed Specifications Sheet for detailed information on the video controller If you want to work on your computer s LCD and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 100 for more information To select a display Models with the ATI video controller Click Start and then Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes Click Display Click the Settings tab Click Advanced Click the Displays tab to select a display Click Apply and then OK NO oO fF OD gt 98 Using Peripheral Devices Models with the Intel 915GM video controller Click Start and then Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes Click Display Click the Settings tab Click Advanced Click the tab with its name beginning with Intel R Click Graphic Properties Click the Devices tab to select a display Click OK 00 JO oO FF WO DN You may not be able to display on your computer s LCD and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Before turning on your computer turn on the peripheral devices gt 99 Using Peripheral Devices Models with the NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200 video controller NO oO FP OD Click Start and then Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes Click Display Click the Settings tab Click Advanced Click the tab with its name beginning with GeForce Select nView Display Settings from the left men
59. een 5 Select Password When Power ON under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled 6 Use the or gt key to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen confirm that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key lt gt 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Password To change or remove the password VGN A series models 1 2 Turn on your computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not press the F2 key several times Enter the current password for Enter CURRENT Password Use the or gt key to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Enter a new password twice and press the Enter key Enter a new password both for Enter New Password and Confirm New Password When Password installed appears press the Enter key To remove the password leave Enter New Password blank and press the Enter key Use the lt or gt key to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key On the Save configuration changes and exit setup screen confirm that OK is selected and then press the Enter key lt bP 119 Customizing Your VAIO Computer VGN FS series models 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS s
60. en you install a new application on your computer you might overwrite system files and device driver files with unsigned or incompatible versions which provokes system instability The system files and device driver files provided with Windows XP have a Microsoft digital signature which indicates that the files are original unaltered system files or that they have been approved by Microsoft for use with Windows lt bP 142 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Downloading Software Please note it is possible to download the latest upgrades of software for your computer from our web site To download the latest upgrades 1 Goto www vaio link com and choose your language 2 Select Drivers and Updates and follow the procedure Ln To install your application see Installing Software page 139 lt gt 143 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Drivers A driver is software enabling you to use hardware devices For example in order for you to be able to use a printer you must first install its driver Many drivers such as the mouse driver come with the operating system This section explains how to install check update or uninstall a driver The Windows XP Rollback feature is also explained Finally you will learn how to download the latest drivers from our site Installing a Driver page 144 Checking the Driver s Installation page 146 Updating a Driver page 148 Uninstalling a Driver page 149 Restoring a Dr
61. er cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors gt 89 Using Peripheral Devices gt 90 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor either directly to your computer or via the optional port replicator To connect a computer display VGN A series models 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 If you want to connect a VGA monitor plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer or on the port replicator 3 If you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable not supplied into the DVI D port on the port replicator VGN FS series models 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer lt gt 91 Using Peripheral Devices Ln VGN A series models are equipped with the DVI D port DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a type of DVI connector that supports only digital video signals no analog video signals It has 24 pins A DVI I connector Digital Visu
62. erVideo Inc Sun Java VM is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Google Toolbar is a trademark of Google Yahoo Messenger is a trademark of Yahoo SafeGuard PrivateDisk is a trademark of Utimaco Software My Club VAIO uses Macromedia Flash Player software by Macromedia Inc Copyright 1995 2003 Macromedia Inc All rights reserved Macromedia and Flash are trademarks of Macromedia Inc Support Options The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Please see the printed Specifications sheet to see what software is available for your model
63. es are compatible with your computer and if there are any limitations Q You can purchase Memory Stick media from the Sony Style website www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer Q Detailed information about which VAIO computers are compatible with which Memory Stick media can be found at www vaio link com Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick media When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media H Aa gt 22 LOCK LOCK Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch lt gt 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media There are two ways you can insert a Memory Stick media into your computer Q Using the Memory Stick media slot Q Using a PC Card slot To do this you need an optional PC Card adapter You can only insert one Memory Stick media at a time To insert a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot 2 If your computer is
64. etup screen appears If not press the F2 key several times 3 Enter the current password for Enter Password Use the or gt key to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 Onthe password entry screen enter the current password once and then a new password twice and press the Enter key To remove the password leave Enter New Password and Confirm New Password blank and press Enter 6 Use the or gt key to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen confirm that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears Control item Description System Information Displays the information about your operating system and the hardware configuration Initial Setting You can specify the order in which the system checks for devices containing a bootable system when it starts Built in Pointing Device You can enable or disable the built in pointing device S Button You can change the functions assigned to the computer s S buttons Available pre defined assig
65. fely Remove Hardware window appears Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device Click OK Click Close Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pops out 10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot 11 If the PC Card release button is still out push it back in lt bP 41 Using Your VAIO Computer lt gt 42 Using Your VAIO Computer A If you remove the PC Card from the computer when it is still turned on your system might crash and you might lose any unsaved data Before you remove the PC Card click the PC Card icon on the taskbar and close the card Close any applications that use the PC Card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost lt gt 43 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your VAIO computer supports the Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage See the printed Specifications sheet to see which Memory Stick media typ
66. gs click Apply and then OK The Phone and Modem Options window appears Check that your modem is listed in the Modems tab If your modem is not listed click Add and follow the wizard Click Apply OK Your modem is configured Before applying new country settings please make sure your phone cable is disconnected from your computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer Updating the Modem Driver To update the modem driver 1 2 3 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options window appears Click the Modems tab and then click Properties to view the properties of your modem The Modem Properties window appears On the Driver tab click Update driver The Hardware Update Wizard window appears Follow the on screen instructions You can perform a Windows search for the driver or point to the driver s location yourself Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting a Sony Wallpaper Your Sony VAIO computer offers you among many other features a choice of wallpapers You can change the wallpaper the background of your desktop as many times as you like There are several VAIO specific wallpapers to choose from To set another VAIO wallpaper 1 2 3 4 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes Click Display Click the Desktop tab A list of Windows and VAIO wallpapers is displayed Select a wallpaper from the
67. h the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices 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 Standby or Hibernate If the battery wears out when your computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet lt gt 21 Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack VGN A series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch 1 on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the RELEASE switch 2 on the bottom of the computer to the RELEASE position The right edge of the battery com
68. he port replicator 4 lt gt 70 Using Peripheral Devices 4 Open the port replicator connector cover lt bP 71 Using Peripheral Devices 6 Slide the lock switch to LOCK 7 Turn on the computer lt gt 72 Using Peripheral Devices VGN FS series models 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the power cord 1 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC In port 3 on the port replicator 4 lt gt 73 Using Peripheral Devices 5 Align the bottom connector of the computer with the connector on the port replicator and push down until it clicks into place When the A V port replicator is attached to your computer you cannot access the DC In port the monitor VGA port the third USB port from the front and the network Ethernet connector on the computer Bo Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony adapter Do not move your computer while attached to the port replicator this may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the computer lt gt 74 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the Port Replicator To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before disconnecting it from
69. hich is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and Access Points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE802 11a standard and the ones using the IEEE802 11b or g standard cannot communicate because the frequencies are different IEEE802 11b The standard speed is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up IEEE802 11a g The standard speed is 54 Mbps or about 5 times faster than a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE802 11b standard lt bP 49 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point Each device comm
70. icator page 64 Using the Mouse on Selected Models Only page 77 Connecting External Speakers page 81 Using the Remote Commander page 86 Connecting an External Display page 89 Selecting Display Modes page 97 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 100 Connecting an External Microphone page 104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 105 Connecting a Printer page 108 Connecting an i LINK Device page 110 Connecting to a Network LAN page 112 OoOoOoOOODOOCOCSO lt bP 64 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Port Replicator Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer and an external display A port replicator may be delivered with your computer depending on the model you purchased If not you can additionally purchase an optional port replicator See the printed Specifications sheet to see whether your model comes with a port replicator lt bP 65 Using Peripheral Devices Locating Ports on the Port Replicator A V port replicator for VGN A series models Composite Audio In jacks page 66 Composite Video In jack page 66 S Video In port page 66 VHF UHF port page 38 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 105 Monitor VGA port page 90 Volume jack page 83 DVI D port page 90 Speaker jacks right and left page 83 Optical Out port Output frequency 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 kHz V
71. ions To install an application 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Add or Remove Programs 3 Click Add New Programs and then click CD or Floppy The Install Program From Floppy Disk or CD ROM window appears 4 Insert the first installation floppy disk or CD ROM and click Next The Run Installation Program appears 5 For the rest of the procedure follow the on screen instructions A When using Add or Remove Programs you can only install programs that were written for Windows operating systems lt gt 140 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing or Removing Software You can remove or change a software application any time you like Before proceeding close the application you want to change remove To change or remove software 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Add or Remove Programs 3 Select the software you want to change or remove A To change a program click Change Remove or Change and follow the on screen instructions Q To uninstall a program click Change Remove or Remove then click Next followed by OK If the Locked file detected window appears click Reboot The computer restarts once uninstallation is completed and all previously used files are deleted If the Shared file detected window appears it is recommended that you click No to keep shared files Click Close The software is uninstalled When you click Change or Remove some programs may be removed without any further warning
72. istened 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 A If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Q Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer A Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Oooooodoo A Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots AU The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur Q Do not use cut or damaged connection
73. it clicks into place 8 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer gt 18 Getting Started VGN FS series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position 4 Slide the lock switch 1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet lt gt 19 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery is running out of power Double blinks The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power lt gt 20 Getting Started When the battery is running out of power both the battery and power indicator lights blink Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attac
74. iver page 151 Downloading Drivers page 153 Ooooovo lt gt 144 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Installing a Driver For more information on re installing drivers see the printed Recovery Guide for details To install a driver that is stored on the C drive 1 Goto the folder C Drivers 2 Select the correct folder If you need to update a modem driver for example select the Modem folder 3 If there is an exe file double click the exe file and follow the online procedure If there is no exe file you need to go through the Device Manager to update the driver see the second option in the Updating a Driver page 148 chapter Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the driver comes on a CD ROM or disc accompanying an accessory and the driver does not come with a specific installation procedure proceed as follows to install it 1 Insert the installation CD ROM or disc accompanying the device into the optical disc drive 2 Connect the device that needs a driver to your computer The Found New Hardware Wizard window appears 3 Select Specify a location then click Next When installing a driver from the provided CD ROM or disc by using a CD ROM or disc drive connected to the computer select the Drivers folder on the optical disc drive 5 When installing a driver after having copied the contents of the provided CD ROM or disc to your hard disk browse to the appropriate subdirectory containing the driver
75. jack on the right speaker Plug the speaker cable 5 to the headphones jack on the port replicator R AUDIO L USO s yoe IN lt gt 85 Using Peripheral Devices You can also enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting other external speakers directly to your computer To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 Q 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on A Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks lt gt 86 Using Peripheral Devices Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is delivered with your computer for extended use of the VAIO Zone software The infrared receiver for communications with the remote commander delivered with VGN A series models is located on the supplied left external speaker Make sure to attach your computer to the supplied A V port replicator and connect the speakers to your computer before using the remote commander If your computer is one of VGN FS series models you need to connect the supplied external infrared receiver to your computer before using the remote c
76. k Start and point to All Programs Select a DVD software program you want to use from the submenu For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD software program 38 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function on Selected Models Only If an A V port replicator is delivered with the model you purchased your computer is equipped with a TV tuner In combination with Sony s VAIO Zone software the TV tuner board allows you to Watch record and play back analog broadcasted cable and terrestrial TV programs all by remote control Digitize analog video and audio using the S video or composite and audio inputs Manage your video units capsules preview them and create multiple folders Set up a timer to record channels at a repeated time Suspend viewing TV time shifting Ooovoovo Stream your recorded TV contents via Ethernet or WLAN to connected PCs A Sony cannot guarantee the streaming of recorded content if it is beyond a certain level of high quality For details on using the VAIO Zone software and the remote control please see the dedicated guide Otherwise read the help files within the software itself tvtv takes your VAIO s TV functions to a new level Never miss your favorite TV program again by remote recording it via the Internet onto your TV tuner equipped VAIO The tvtv Interactive Programme Guide gives you a comprehensive overview of what s on when and automatica
77. l how to use these features confidently and safely connect peripheral devices and more O Access to Help and Training This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center A Important information about your computer in the form of notices and announcements In My Club VAIO you can also find OU Accessories Want to expand the capabilities of your VAIO Click on this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories O Software Feeling creative Click this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options Wallpapers Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO wallpapers A Links Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO web sites Help and Support Center Help and Support Center is a comprehensive resource for practical advice tutorials and demonstrations to help you learn to use Microsoft Windows XP and your VAIO Use the Search feature Index or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources including those that are on the Internet To access Help and Support Center click Start and then Help and Support lt gt 10 Before Use Further Sources Q Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting Q Go to www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software lt gt 11 Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your comp
78. lity by outputting image to s video rather than composite video In such a case please plug one end of the S Video cable 3 into the S Video Out jack 4 on the port replicator and the other end into the S Video jack on the TV You will still need to connect Composite Audio Out jacks in order to hear sound through TV speakers 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 4 Setup the TV configuration system gt 96 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector such as the Sony LCD projector directly to your computer or via the port replicator To connect a projector 1 2 3 4 Connect the power cord 1 of the projector into an AC outlet Plug the RGB signal cable 2 into the monitor VGA port 3 on the computer or on the optional port replicator Plug the audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 Q Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 gt 97 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 the computer The procedure for selecting a display however depends on the video controller used in your VAIO computer See the print
79. lly synchronizes it with your VAIO wherever you happen to be at the time For more information read the Welcome to TVTV HTML files on your computer To connect terrestrial or cable TV to your computer 1 Plug one end of your antenna cable cable TV cable supplied with selected models only into the VHF UHF port on the A V port replicator 2 Plug the other end into the TV wall socket See the printed Specifications sheet for the accessories delivered with your model Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar 39 Using Your VAIO Computer lt bP 40 Using Your VAIO Computer Ln Some devices may not function properly if you repeat returning to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Restarting will restore the original state of the computer While the card is inserted your computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remo
80. loppy disk that is not write protected Q Check that the disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Q Your disk may be corrupt Try to insert another floppy disk The optional USB floppy disk drive is not recognized as drive A To set the floppy disk drive to A Turn the system power on Connect the floppy disk drive Select Control Panel from the Start menu Click Performance and Maintenance Click System Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager Select Universal Serial Bus controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy From the Action menu click Uninstall Keep clicking OK until the Confirmation of deletion of device message appears 0 Select Scan for hardware changes from the Action menu The floppy disk drive is recognized as drive A O ON OA FWD Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printers Q Make sure that the printer driver supports Windows XP Ask the manufacturer of your printer for the driver that supports Windows XP A The printer port on the port replicator is internally connected to the USB If your printer is connected to the printer port on the port replicator proceed as follows to check the printer port settings 1 oo Ff WO ND 7 Click Start and then Control Panel Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon Click the Printers and Faxes icon Right click the printer to select Properties Click the Ports tab Check if the check box for USB001 is selected If another
81. m you will receive an email notifying you that your case has been updated Support Options Trademarks Sony Battery Checker Click to DVD DVgate Plus HotKey Utility Keyboard Utility Memory Stick Formatter PictureGear Studio Prepare your VAIO SonicStage SonicStage Mastering Studio VAIO Control Center VAIO Edit Components VAIO Launcher VAIO Media VAIO Power Management Image Converter VAIO Zone VAIO Update Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Intel Pentium and Intel SpeedStep are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Internet Explorer Windows Movie Maker Windows Media Player Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition MS Works 8 0 Microsoft Office 2003 SBE Trial version and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection Adobe Adobe Acrobat Elements Adobe Acrobat Professional Adobe Photoshop Album Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Standard and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated MoodLogic is a trademark of MoodLogic Inc Norton Internet Security 2005 and Norton Password Manager 2004 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation RecordNow is a trademark of Sonic WinDVD for VAIO is a trademark of Int
82. media Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep the 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 the computer while reading or writing data to disk Ovovovov wv Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored 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 contacting VAIO Link A Troubleshooting the optical disc drive page 180 Troubleshooting PC Cards page 184 Troubleshooting the modem page 184 Troubleshooting the Bluetooth functionality page 186 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN page 189 Troubleshooting Power Management page 192 Troubleshooting External Displays page 193 Troubleshooting Sound
83. mmunicates at the same time with another Access Point Read the manual of the Access Point A If several computers communicate with the same Access Point the concentration may be too high Wait a few minutes and try to access again O IfaWireless LAN device using the IEEE802 11g standard communicates with a device using the IEEE802 11b standard then it is normal that the speed reduces Devices using the IEEE802 11g standard are 5 times faster than the ones using the IEEE802 11b standard cannot access the Internet A Check the settings of the Access Point See the manual of the Access Point Q Check if your computer and the Access Point are communicating Q Make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller Troubleshooting I cannot use a Wireless LAN network Check if the Wireless Zero Configuration service is active To check the status of the Wireless Zero Configuration service 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the Performance and Maintenance icon Click the Administrative Tools icon Double click the Services icon The Services window appears 5 Check Status and Startup Type for Wireless Zero Configuration When Started and Automatic are shown under Status and Startup Type respectively the Wireless Zero Configuration service is active To activate the Wireless Zero Configuration service 1 On the Services window right click Wireless Zero Configura
84. move your device See Uninstalling a Driver page 149 to remove it Then repeat from step 2 in Installing a Driver page 144 Double clicking Other devices displays your device You have to right click your device then click Uninstall Repeat from step 2 in Installing a Driver page 144 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Q If the This device is working properly message is not displayed the device is not working properly Click OK to close the Properties window then reinstall the driver To reinstall the driver right click Uninstall and click OK when the Confirm Device Removal window appears When a message window asking you to confirm restart click Yes and wait until your computer restarts Then repeat from step 2 in Installing a Driver page 144 Q If your device is not displayed in the Properties window the device is not working properly Repeat steps 1 through 4 in the previous sections to check the driver s installation Click your device then click Uninstall to remove the driver Click Yes to restart the computer When the computer restarts repeat from step 2 in Uninstalling a Driver page 149 lt gt 148 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Updating a Driver To update the driver Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click the device you want to revert On the Hardware tab click Properties On the Driver tab click Update Driver oa RAON Follow the on screen instructions You c
85. must be logged on to your computer with administrator rights in order to complete this procedure Restoring your computer does not affect or change your personal data files For more information about System Restore see the Windows Help and Support Centre Customizing Your VAIO Computer Downloading Drivers Note that it is possible to download the latest versions of drivers for your computer on our web site To download the latest drivers 1 Go to www vaio link com and choose your language 2 Select Drivers and Updates and follow the procedure For more information follow the instructions you received with the device or see the printed Recovery Guide Downloading or installing drivers not provided by VAIO Link might cause compatibility issues Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee due to mishandling we recommend that A You contact your dealer to install a new memory module A You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer A You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer refer to the printed Specifications sheet Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you w
86. nality in Help and Support Center by pressing the F1 key Q VAIO Link web site if you have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO Link web site for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com QO e Support This interactive part of our web site http www vaio link com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the internet Using a personalized account you can log your technical queries with ease A VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the online and printed documentation A Visit the other Sony web sites A www club vaio com if you want to know more about VAIO and become part of the growing VAIO community n www sonystyle europe com for online purchases Q www sony net for other Sony products A You need to set up an Internet connection before you can access the online features described here Support Options e Support What is e Support You have searched our user guides and web site www vaio link com but have not found an answer to your question issue e Support is the ideal solution for you Our e Support Web Portal is an interactive web site on which you can submit any technical query you may have regarding your VAIO computer and receive answers from our dedicated support team Every submitted query will result in a unique case number to ensure smooth communication between yourself and the e S
87. nction Buttons Your VAIO computer is provided with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer VGN A series models Special function button Functions Turns on and off the volume The LED turns on when the volume is turned off Mute button Increase and decrease the volume Volume buttons ual O Volume down and Volume up You can increase and decrease the brightness intensity When the screen is on maximum brightness intensity the Brightness button LED turns on Auto luminance sensor By default the light sensor senses the brightness from outside and the display brightness is adjusted accordingly This setting applies only when the display is set to automatic brightness mode Press the brightness button to set the display to automatic brightness mode You can adjust the general level of the automatic brightness mode in Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 120 Changes the image resolution in all applications except in those that use the DVD player Magnify screen button Zoom The default resolutions of the standard view and the magnified view depend on the model as listed below For the type of LCD screen equipped with your computer see LCD screen in the printed Specifications sheet QO Models with the WUXGA LCD screen Standard view 1920 x 1200 pixels Magnified view 1280 x 768 pixels Q Models with the WXGA LCD screen Standard view 1440 x 900 pixels Magnified view 1024
88. nction and restores the standard view Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power switch to turn on the power For details on power management see the section Using the Power Saving Modes page 122 Ln Some functions are not available until Windows is launched lt gt 27 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device your touch pad 1 You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad Ck lt ZO Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touch pad to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature lt gt 28 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special fu
89. ness of the LCD 7 Click OK The power scheme has been activated You must have computer administrator rights on your computer to set up a power scheme For more information on VAIO Power Management and Power Schemes see the help guide of the VAIO Power Management software Customizing Your VAIO Computer Power Scheme Description Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes Power Management Off VAIO Optimized The default power management state for either power source Provides power saving features to provide maximum battery life and good performance when battery power is in VAIO Maximum Battery use It reduces the brightness of the display and puts the system into Standby mode after a specified time period Extends the VAIO Maximum Battery by completely disabling the optical disc drive VAIO Ultimate Battery Ln Ifyou have a mobile computer a CPU control icon may appear on the taskbar The CPU control icon indicates the CPU control status Performance Adaptive Battery Life Degrade To display the icon click the Advanced button on the VAIO Power Management tab Select the Show CPU status icon in the taskbar box and then click OK For more details on the CPU control icon see the online help file Other Information Icons on the Notification Area Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Language with Windows XP Professional Windows XP Profession
90. nments are as follows For VGN A series models Stand by Hibernate External Display Launch Application VAIO Zone Multiple Monitors For VGN FS series models Muting Stand by Hibernate Max Brightness External Display 2 Launch Application VAIO Zone SSMS Audio Filter Multiple Monitors Screen Resolution VGN A series VGN FS series only gt Specify settings for the screen resolution when an external display is connected to your computer Plug and Display You can specify settings for automatic output to the external display Automatic Brightness VGN A series only You can specify settings for the auto luminance sensor The auto luminance sensor senses the brightness from outside then the display brightness is adjusted accordingly Station and Port replicator You can specify the behavior when station or port replicator is connected to your computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer 1 Default S1 button assignment 2 Default S2 button assignment 3 On models with the Intel 915GM video controller only See the printed Specifications sheet for the video controller used in your computer 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Z For more information about each option click Help on the VAIO Control Center window to display the help file Some of the control items will not be visible if you
91. oblem persists proceed as follows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the Appearance and Themes icon Click the Display icon The Display Properties window appears Click the Settings tab 5 Click Advanced The properties window appears 6 Click Options 7 Confirm that the button for Alternate DVI operational mode is selected If not click to check the button 8 Click to check the button for Reduce DVI frequency on high resolution displays The warning message window appears 9 Click Yes 10 Click Yes once again Click to check the above button only if the external display with the DVI D port does not display properly with the default settings The external display with the DVI D port does not display the boot up screen and the BIOS setup screen at startup To change the BIOS settings use your computer s screen Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound Speaker My speakers are not producing sound Q VGN A series Q The built in speakers may be turned off the Mute 1X indicator is on Press the Mute button to turn on the speakers Q The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press the Volume up button to increase the volume Q VGN FS series A The built in speakers may be turned off Press the Fn F2 keys or the S1 button default assignment to turn on the speakers O The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press the Fn F4 keys and then the or gt
92. ommander lt gt 87 Using Peripheral Devices 1 MUTING button Turns off the external speakers Press the MUTING button to turn on the speakers 2 Channel buttons Select the respective channels 3 Direct buttons Activate individual features of VAIO Zone 4 Volume button Increases or decreases the speaker volume 5 Channel control button Switches the channel in the ascending or descending order 6 STANDBY button Puts the system into Standby mode 7 Operation buttons Use these buttons for VAIO Zone operations WALO PC RM VC10E SONY With the remote commander you can increase the volume only up to the level set by the volume control on the external speaker 88 Using Peripheral Devices To connect the external infrared receiver to VGN FS series models 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the external infrared receiver cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your infrared receiver 3 Hoy Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your computer For example you can use your computer with a computer display or a projector Coo vo Connecting a Computer Display page 90 Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display page 92 Connecting a TV page 93 Connecting a Projector page 96 Connect the pow
93. ooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations lt bP 59 Using Your VAIO Computer Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Communication speed and distances can be inferior to the standard values Interference from other devices may also stop communications Do not simultaneously use the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices which use the 2 4 GHz band such as a wireless LAN PC Card Ln Read the Regulations Guide before using the Bluetooth functionality Q The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common Passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered ther
94. other than those mentioned above Do not plug a phone cable into your computer network port lt gt 114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your computer Among other things you will learn how to prepare your modem for use how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 115 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 120 Using the Power Saving Modes page 122 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 127 Setting Up Your Language with Windows XP Professional page 131 Configuring Your Modem page 134 Setting a Sony Wallpaper page 137 Installing and Upgrading Applications page 138 Managing Drivers page 143 COO O CODODD JU lt gt 115 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears In this way you can protect your computer from unauthorized access You cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password If you forget the password and need assistance to cancel it a cancellation fee will be charged lt gt 116 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Password To add the password VGN A series models 1 2 T
95. partment cover is pushed up RELEASE Raise the edge to remove the battery compartment cover 5 Open the tabs on the battery compartment cover to release the battery and remove it from the battery compartment cover Insert the two tabs on the battery compartment cover diagonally into the notches and push the cover into the compartment until it clicks into place lt gt 22 Getting Started VGN FS series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode lt gt 23 Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off A See the printed Troubleshooting Guide if you have problems shutting down your computer lt gt 24 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer
96. publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 33 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc Q To make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc drive you need to close the session when you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data onto a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause the computer to malfunction When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not switch power modes while using the pre installed software and while using the CD burning software Never put stickers on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged Ooovooovoovoooosdsno Some DVD players and computer s DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created by the VAIO Zone software Bo Ultra speed CD RW is supported on VGN A series models but not on VGN F
97. puter Upgrading Your VAIO Computer VGN FS series models To change or add a memory module 1 2 3 4 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack Wait until the computer cools down Unscrew the screw indicated by the arrow below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Remove the memory module A Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Teg 5 U Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 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 Do not damage the inner film cover equipped for module protection 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery and turn on the computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 2 3 4 Turn on the computer Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center
98. r 5 Turn over the computer upside down and open the LCD screen lid Introduce a sharp object such as a fine screwdriver between the keys indicated on the picture 1 and push gently upwards 6 LIF ORR LIFE ESE EZ SEE DP vall 7 Lift the keyboard from the touch pad side turn it over the indicators and gently prop it up against the LCD display Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity 9 Remove the memory module A Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 10 Remove the new memory module from its packaging Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 11 Install the memory module A Slide the memory module into the slot Q Push in the memory module until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 12 Gently replace the keyboard and then press it into the computer 13 Close the LCD screen lid and turn over the computer upside down 14 Close the memory module compartment cover and then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 15 Reinstall the battery and turn on the com
99. r Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction lt bP 31 Using Your VAIO Computer Bo If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program A See the printed Troubleshooting Guide if you have problems using discs The location of the drive eject button depends on the model your purchased See the printed Specifications sheet for details on your model lt gt 32 Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your computer Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports Optical disc drive Plays Records to CD ROM CD CD R and CD RW DVD ROM DVD and most DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW and DVD R DL Double Layer CD RW CD CD R and CD RW CD R and CD RW CD
100. r or keep pressing Fn F3 Fn F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press Fn F6 and then 4 or gt or keep pressing Fn F6 To decrease lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then Y or or keep pressing Fn F5 Toggles between the LCD external device e g monitor and both LCD and external device Fn L GE gt F7 switch to the external display lt bP 26 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations Feature Functions Fn Q F10 zoom VGN FS series only Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore the screen view The default resolutions of the standard view and the magnified view are as follow Standard view 1280 x 800 pixels Magnified view 1024 x 600 pixels The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the LCD screen with a higher resolution This key combination is disabled during video playback Make sure to quit such software before pressing the key combination This key combination may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution When the LCD screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display disables the fu
101. right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced window appears Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close Click OK Click Close 10 Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch lt gt 53 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point for example the Sony Access Point The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific VA lt gt 54 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Turn on the WIRELESS on models with the Bluetooth functionality or WIRELESS LAN on models without the Bluetooth functionality switch On models with the Bluetooth functionality double click HH E WJ on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connec
102. rnal 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 gt 13 Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer About the Indicator Lights page 14 Connecting a Power Source page 15 Using the Battery Pack page 16 Oooo Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 23 lt bP 14 Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Indicator Functions Power Illuminates when the power of the computer is on blinks in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery Illuminates when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery is running out of power and double blinks when the battery is charging Memory Stick Pro Duo lt llluminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Optical disc drive VGN A series only Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc When the indicator is off the optical disc is not being used Mute 1X VGN A series only lIlluminates when the volume is turned off Brightness O VGN A series only
103. rs Click the Driver tab Click Uninstall When the Confirm Device Removal window appears click OK The driver is uninstalled o a To uninstall your device driver you must be logged on to your computer with administrator rights Customizing Your VAIO Computer Restoring a Driver System Restore is a feature of Microsoft Windows XP that restores your computer to a previous state if a problem occurs without losing your personal data files System Restore monitors changes to the system and it automatically creates easily identified restore points These restore points allow you to revert the system to a previous time They are created daily and at the time of significant system events such as when an application or driver is installed To revert to your previous driver Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click the device you want to revert On the Hardware tab click Properties Click the Driver tab On the Driver tab click Roll Back Driver oa fF WO ND Customizing Your VAIO Computer 1 Click Start and then My Computer 2 Click View system information on the left of the window 3 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 4 Double click the option corresponding to the device you installed then double click your device The Properties window appears 5 Click the Driver tab 6 On the Driver tab click Roll Back Driver You have your previous driver back You
104. s If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise A If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems A If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems UA If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Bluetooth functionality cannot use the Bluetooth functionality Q If the Bluetooth indicator is off turn on the WIRELESS switch A You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when the computer is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch The connected device does not appear in the Bluetooth Device List If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear on the Devices tab in the Bluetooth Device window or you may not be able to communicate with the device cannot find the Bluetooth device with which want to communicate Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communica
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106. s warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Precautions On Using the Power Source a Oo Ooooovodo See the printed Specifications sheet to check the power operation of your computer Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction Precautions On Handling Your Computer A Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly mo
107. sfully authenticated click Finish A The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered lt gt 62 Using Your VAIO Computer To transfer data from or to another Bluetooth device 1 Choose Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and then click Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard The Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard window appears 2 Click Next to continue 3 Follow the on line instructions To connect to a network with Bluetooth device With Bluetooth connections you can join a personal area network PAN which is an Internet Protocol IP based network 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connection a fF ORN Click Bluetooth Network Connection The Bluetooth Personal Area Network Device window appears A If you wish to connect to a Bluetooth device that is not displayed click Add Q If you wish to connect to a displayed Bluetooth device select the device s icon and click Connect 6 Follow the on screen instructions Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off gt 63 Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on your unit Connecting a Port Repl
108. state Customizing Your VAIO Computer A If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time put your computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you to set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your computer and for longer battery life Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power If you double click this icon the Power Meter window appears showing you the power status
109. t see the Phone and Modem Options icon click Switch to Classic View on the left side Q We recommend you use country specific phone plug to plug the phone line into the wall jack because use of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality Q Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other connected device may not function properly Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Troubleshooting Q Only DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency signalling tone dialling is supported A The internal modem is intended to be used for data and fax communications using DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency signalling tone dialing on the PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network networks in the following countries Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Greece Germany Iceland Ireland Italy Luxembourg Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland the Netherlands and the United Kingdom Q If your computer is equipped with the flexible modem connector cover do not pull it too forcefully My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modem
110. t supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK ports A The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device A i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each ena Q An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed A The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use Refer to the manual that came with your software for more information A Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of LINK compatible PC peripherals HDD CD RW drive etc before you connect them to your computer lt gt 111 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable 1 into the i LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software Z On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder shown here is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be conn
111. the Internet and click Next Follow the on screen instructions lt gt 48 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a powerful network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a local area network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an Access Point which means that you can communicate between a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an Access Point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure 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 Wireless LAN Regulation carefully Channel selection is explained further in this manual see Wireless LAN Channel Selection page 55 WLAN uses the IEEE802 11b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP w
112. tick media while the Memory Stick media indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media lt gt 47 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line via a telephone cable not supplied Once you set up your telephone cable you re ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 wa Se Ln Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears Click Next If the Location Information window appears follow the on screen instructions If itis not already selected click to select Connect to
113. ting with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer QO To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer go to the Options tab in the Bluetooth Device window and select the check box Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer For more information on the Bluetooth Device window see Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device page 60 The data transfer speed is slow The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices but also on the radio wave quality the operating system or the software used Try to move your computer or try to place the two devices closer Troubleshooting cannot communicate with the other device although the distance between both devices is within 10 metres A The data transfer distance can be shorter than 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality on the operating system or the software used Try to move your computer or to place both devices closer Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details File transmission and reception fail When transmitting
114. tion and click Properties The Wireless Zero Configuration Properties window appears Select Automatic for Startup type and click Apply Click Start under Service status 4 Click OK to close the window Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Power Management The power management setting is not responding Your computer s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and then changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and select Restart from the shut down menu drop down list The computer restarts 3 If the procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the computer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting External Displays cannot use the Plug and Display function Depending on the external display or the way it is connected the Plug and Display function may not be available Use the Fn F7 keys to select the output destination cannot display contents on two or more displays at the same time You cannot display contents on multiple external displays at the same time Select one of the external displays Troubleshooting The external display with the DVI D port does not display properly VGN A series See the printed Troubleshooting Guide first to solve your problems If the pr
115. tions The Network Connections window appears In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears Select the network you want to use Enter the Network Key Click Connect After 30 seconds the connection is established See the printed Specifications sheet to see whether your model is equipped with the Bluetooth functionality For more information about setting up an access point see the documentation supplied with your Access Point The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters lt gt 55 Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN Channel Selection In an 802 11b g configuration channel 1 to 13 can be used a With an Access Point Infrastructure Q The channel used will be the channel selected by the Access Point For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the Access Point see the access point manual b Without an Access Point ad hoc Q If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected In France only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors For more information see the Wireless LAN Regulations A If the Wireless connection is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment lt gt 56 Using Your VAIO Computer
116. u To change the current display select the desired display from the Current display drop down list To display the output on your computer s LCD and the external display at the same time select Clone from the nView Display mode drop down list To specify displays use the Primary Display Secondary Display drop down list Click OK and then YES Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display attached to the monitor VGA port your computer s LCD and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Z Your external display or TV 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 Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise your computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not divide one single window on two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display Using Peripheral Devices To sel
117. unicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home YN M lt gt 50 Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an Access Point ad hoc 1 Turn on the WIRELESS on models with the Bluetooth functionality or WIRELESS LAN on models without the Bluetooth functionality switch On models with the Bluetooth functionality double click HH E on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 5 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab 7 Click the Add button The Wireless network properties window appears 8 Enter a Network name SSID You can choose a 32 digit alphanumeric name 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down box 10 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop down box 11 Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button Some information becomes visible 12 Enter the Network key 2 The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters long You can choose whatever you want lt bP 51 Using Your VAIO Computer 13 Enter exactly the sam
118. upport Team Who can use e Support All registered VAIO customers are entitled to unlimited access to the VAIO Link e Support Web Portal How can l access the e Support portal When you register your VAIO computer online at Club VAIO www club vaio com you will automatically receive an email with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the email You are now ready to create your first case You can access the e Support Web Portal from any computer with an active Internet connection A complete help file is available on the e Support Web Portal to help you use our e Support Service Can submit questions in my native language Since you are interacting with our e Support Team through a portal which connects you directly to our central database e Support will only accept and deal with queries submitted in English Support Options Can I submit my questions at any time Yes you can submit your questions 24 7 but please keep in mind that our e Support Team can only treat your queries from Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Tea
119. urn on your computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not press the F2 key several times Use the lt or gt key to select Security and press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 7 alphanumeric characters long When Password installed appears press the Enter key The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn on your computer or display the BIOS setup screen Select Password when Power ON under Security Press the Enter key use the 4 or Y key to select Enabled and then press the Enter key Use the or gt key to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key On the Save configuration changes and exit setup screen confirm that OK is selected and then press the Enter key Customizing Your VAIO Computer VGN FS series models 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Use the or gt key to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 4 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 7 alphanumeric characters long Z The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn on your computer or display the BIOS setup scr
120. uter as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments A Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons A Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards bP 12 Before Use l Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well UA Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness a Positioning an exte
121. uter to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Q Check your PG settings Parental Guidance in the DVD software as they might be preventing you from playing certain DVDs when they are activated A On your computer the default DVD region code is 2 Do not change this setting using the Region Code Change function in Windows or using any other software applications System malfunctions originating from the user changing the DVD region code are beyond the scope of your warranty and will result in service charges for repair If you do not immediately see the Display icon after clicking Control Panel click Switch to Classic View on the left Troubleshooting cannot play a DVD when using two screens A You will not have a problem in the following situations A When you use a CRT or an LCD display on its own A When you play MPEG files which are recorded on the hard disk drive with Windows Media Player 10 or VAIO Zone The reading speed of CD DVD RWs is very slow Generally the reading speed of a CD DVD RW is slower than that of a ROM or R The reading speed can also vary depending on the type of format The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed Q Check that the computer is turned on A The CD writing application software may be stopping the disc from being ejected Q Make sure the computer is not in Stand
122. ve the card before your computer enters Hibernate mode Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with your computer If your computer has two PC Card slots They can accommodate at the same time two Type I two Type II or one Type III PC Card These slots are compatible with CardBus ports Use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards Always use the same slot for a PC Card Switching slots can cause problems with some PC Cards Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties window remove the software driver and then reinstall it Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on use Do not carry your computer while touching the head of a PC Card as pressure or shock may damage the connector pins You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove a PC Card a a on 0 9 Z To remove a PC Card when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Sa
123. world is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player I If you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is running restart the software or eject the disc and re insert it to make the new setting effective A Do nat try to change the region code settings of the DVD drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the DVD drive are out of warranty QO If your computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is activated playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in audio and video Q When you are playing a DVD video or audio and you want to remove a USB device such as USB compatible speakers make sure you stop the DVD first Removing a USB compatible device during DVD video or audio playback may cause a malfunction lt gt 35 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive 2 Ifnothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a CD program such as the SonicStage software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option 36 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your computer supports see Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs page 32 To copy files to a CD RW or CD R 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc into the optical disc drive If the CD Drive window appe
124. x 600 pixels The 1 button by default launches the VAIO Zone software You also can link to this shortcut button another S1 button action that you execute often See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 120 lt gt 29 Using Your VAIO Computer A When an external display is connected to your computer the Magnify screen button is disabled The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view Pressing the Magnify screen button changes the resolution thus may cause a defect to any running software that does not support change in resolution Make sure to quit such software before pressing the Magnify screen button The Magnify screen button 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 when the standard view is restored When the LCD screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view VGN FS series models Special function button Functions By default the S1 button turns on and off the volume and the S2 button toggles the display output between the 1 S2 buttons LCD and external device You can also link to these shortcut buttons another action that you execute often See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 120 gt 30 Using Your VAIO Compute
125. you need an RCA to Scart converter If your computer has an S video port you can use this port as an alternative means of connection Please have a look at the Knowledge Bases on the VAIO Link web site lt bP 94 Using Peripheral Devices See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use If you insert a DVD in your DVD ROM drive to watch a video on your TV the Fn F7 key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV Solution 1 Eject your DVD from your computer 2 Once the DVD is ejected toggle between your LCD and your TV with the Fn F7 key combination Your image appears now on both the LCD and the TV Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software If the display resolution of your computer is more than 1024 x 768 pixels a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV The hidden area on your TV can be seen by moving the cursor on your computer If you want to display the full image change the display resolution of your computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower lt gt 95 Using Peripheral Devices To connect a TV to the port replicator 1 Attach the port replicator to your computer 2 Plug one end of an audio video cable 1 into the Composite Audio Out jacks and the Composite Video Out Jack 2 on the port replicator and the other into the Composite Audio and Video jacks on your TV If your TV has s video input you can have better visual qua

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