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1. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery as long as the computer is using AC power The battery indicator blinks while the battery charges The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is fully charged 4 When using two batteries the battery you insert first charges first The second battery you insert begins charging when the first battery is 85 percent charged Battery Indicators df oil cell Ol Battery indicators Battery indicator status Description On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power Page 19 Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery away from heat sources Keep the battery dry Do not open or disassemble the battery Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock Battery life is shorter in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Page 20 Usi Audio Vid Feat Using Special Buttons Your VAIO computer is equipped with several audio and video oriented function buttons Volume Up Volume Down and Magnify screen Page 21 Usi Aud
2. 2 Press any key to return to normal mode To activate Hibernate mode 1 Press the Fn and F12 keys or press the power button and release it immediately Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode pai If your computer does not activate Hibernate mode see Battery for more information Page 10 Using PowerPanel utility The PowerPanel utility enables you to select and customize a predefined power management profile to conserve battery life The following table describes all the predefined power management profiles in PowerPanel You can customize the settings for all the following profiles except the Disable Power Management profile Profile Description a e 5 Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance but conserves minimal power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time Ultimate Battery Life xtends the Maximum Battery Life by stopping power to the optical drive and Memory Sticke media slot m Ep Power Management Off Disables all power management settings such as Standby and Hibernate modes You cannot change the settings of this U ond e E AC Power ndicates when AC power is in use Similar to Power Management Off and the Standby mode after a half hour Power anage
3. Provides copyright protection with authentication and encryption using Sony MagicGate technology Authentication ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content can be recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick PRO media Provides MagicGate copyright protection and high speed transfer features when used with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices VAIO computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only Currently high speed data transfer and the MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high speed data transfer You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Currently Sonye SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with the new Memory Stick PRO media Sony suggests using only MG Memory Stick media to store and transfer any data created with SonicStage or OpenMG software Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport regularly for the latest information on the new Memory Stick PRO media 4 Memory Stick media do not support video file playback dir
4. Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Page 174 Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders Page 175 How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Page 176 How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media Use the supplied storage case See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances Page 177 PC Cards Why doesn t my PC Card work Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the
5. Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Storing a Floppy Disk Drive Page 118 Troubleshooting Computer What do I do if my computer won t start Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 Use a thin straight object such as a paper clip to press the reset button 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 4 Turn on the computer Page 119 Troubleshooting Computer What do I do if my computer won t start Make sure the computer is securely
6. additional jacks and ports such as USB ports A port replicator may come with your computer depending on the model you purchased If you wish to purchase a port replicator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only Port Replicator Back Panel 1 USB 2 0 port high full low speed 8 Optical Out port 2 Serial port 9 Printer port 3 Audio In jacks 10 Audio Out jacks 4 Monitor VGA port 11 Video Out jack 5 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 12 S Video Out port 6 USB 2 0 port high full low speed 13 PS 2 port 7 DCIN port Page 93 Port Replicatots Locating Ports and Jacks A port replicator is a device that attaches to your notebook and contains additional jacks and ports such as USB ports A port replicator may come with your computer depending on the model you purchased If you wish to purchase a port replicator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only Port Replicator Back Panel 1 USB 2 0 port high full low speed 8 Optical Out port 2 Serial port 9 Printer port 3 Audio In jacks 10 Audio Out jacks 4 Monitor VGA port 11 Video Out jack 5 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 12 S Video Out port 6 USB 2 0 port high full low spe
7. and clicking Driver Details 10 Click OK to close the window Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical drive Ifyou notice condensation on the computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Page 166 Why did the computer screen LCD go blank Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using power saving modes for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If the display mode is set to external display use the Fn F7 key combination See Selecting a display for more information Page 167 Why can t I view the entire DVD video display on a TV screen The display resolution may not be properly set To adjust the display resolution
8. and select a program in which to view your images Page 27 Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Page 28 Connecting a computer monitor Your computer can display images to the computer screen LCD to an external computer monitor or to both the LCD and external monitor while your computer is on To connect a computer monitor 1 Make sure the computer monitor is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port on the computer 3 If it is not already on turn on the computer monitor 4 Press the Fn F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both the computer and monitor You cannot use the Monitor VGA port on your computer when a port replicator is connected to the computer Use the Monitor VGA port on the port replicator instead Page 29 Connecting a multimedia device Connecting a Computer Monitor Computer monitor not supplied You can connect a multimedia device such as a multimedia computer monitor or projector to your computer Connecting a multimedia device enables you to display images on your computer screen LCD the multimedia device or both For information on connecting a TV to your computer see Playing DVDs To connect a multimedia computer monitor or projector 1 Plug the device into an AC outlet 2 Plug the device cable in
9. cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information Connecting an Ethernet Cable Ethernet port Ethernet cable not supplied 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard appears Network Setup Wizard Network Setup Wizard Welcome to the Network Setup Wizard This wizard yall help you set up this computer to tun an your ratrak With network you can Shere an Interet connection Set up Intemet Connection Firewall Share Aes and folders Shere a printer To conbnue chck Next 3 Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box follow the on screen instructions A Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port eS Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone cable Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to the network see Using Ethernet and dial up connections or contact your network administrator You can connect to your company network from a remote location and use data programs and network resources See Microsoft Windowse Help by clicking Help and Support from the Start menu and then clicking Networking and the Web in the left panel To connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet c
10. from the greatest to least amount of power consumed System Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to activate the Standby mode when it is idle The longer you allow the computer to sit idle while it is not in a power saving mode the more power the computer consumes Hibernate Timer Controls the time it takes the system to activate the Hibernate mode when it is idle The longer you allow the computer to sit idle while it is not in a power saving mode the more power the computer consumes Hibernate mode conserves more power than Standby mode Thermal Control Strategy On selected models Controls the speed of the processor fan You can set the fan speed to different levels Level 1 Quiet conserves the most power Lid Close Action Controls the state of your system when you close the computer You can select either Standby or Hibernate mode or you can select LCD Off LCD Off conserves the most power Hibernate on Low Battery Controls the state of your system when the battery power is low You can turn this setting On or Off Selecting On conserves the most power when the battery is low LCD Page 12 Brightness Controls the brightness of the computer screen LCD You can select a brightness level of one to nine The darker you set the computer screen the more power you conserve LCD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the computer screen LCD when the system is idle The system itself st
11. plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 Use a thin straight object such as a paper clip to press the reset button 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 4 Turn on the computer Page 120 Troubleshooting Computer What do I do if my computer won t start Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugged into a power
12. power connections are secure You may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer Make sure the necessary drivers are installed You may need to remove the driver software and reinstall it Page 182 i LINK Why isn t my i LINK drive playing a CD or DVD properly The i LINK optical drive will not play a CD or DVD if the disc was inserted with the label facing down Eject the CD or DVD from the drive and make sure the label is facing up The disc may require a particular program that is not already installed on your computer Install that program according to the manufacturer s instructions The DVD may not be compatible with the optical drive and a region code warning appears when you try to play it Make sure the region code listed on the DVD package is compatible with the drive Page 183 i LINK Why isn t my i LINK drive playing a CD or DVD properly The i LINK optical drive will not play a CD or DVD if the disc was inserted with the label facing down Eject the CD or DVD from the drive and make sure the label is facing up The disc may require a particular program that is not already installed on your computer Install that program according to the manufacturer s instructions The DVD may not be compatible with the optical drive and a region code warning appears when you try to play it Make sure the region code listed on the DVD package is compatible with the drive Page
13. restart the DVD software Page 171 Memory Stick Why can t I open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media Page 172 Memory Stick Why can t I open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media Page 173 Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Only MagicGate Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data such as music
14. restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box 7 Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel Page 186 Printing Why can t I print a document Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Rig
15. see Selecting a display for more information It is recommended that you adjust the display resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller depending on the size of the external display screen Page 168 How do I adjust the image on the TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the help guide that accompanied your display for more information Page 169 How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen The video may not appear on the entire TV screen if your computer resolution is set larger than 1024 x 768 Adjust the video resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller 4 If you are using the A V Out jack plug the audio video AV cable into the computer before you start the computer To change the video resolution follow these instructions 1 Right click the desktop and select Properties from the shortcut menu The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of the video resolution Page 170 How do I switch the computer screen LCD from LCD to TV Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information A The Fn F7 key combination will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Switching the display while a DVD is playing may cause the computer to malfunction and you may need to
16. strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 Use a thin straight object such as a paper clip to press the reset button 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 4 Turn on the computer Page 121 What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps l Press the F2 key The BIOS Setup menu appears Set the date month day year Press Enter Press the Down Arrow key v to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press Enter Press the Right Arrow key 7 to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key v to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Press Enter The Setup Confirmation
17. that are compatible with your computer For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer see the Welcome page to view the VAIO Computer Specifications If you wish to purchase a memory module shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 108 Removing and Installing Memory Modules Make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures before you remove or install a memory module When installing a memory module do not open the module package until you are ready to install it The package protects the module from Electrostatic discharge ESD For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use refer to your VAIO Computer Specifications on the Welcome page To remove a memory module 1 Turn off the computer and all attached devices 2 Disconnect the power cord all cables and remove the battery if it is installed 3 Wait for the computer to cool down Fa The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Turn the computer over and use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw s on the memory bay A To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screw s 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge stati
18. weight saver and battery gently from the multipurpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay to protect the bay Page 8 Conserving Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Page 9 Using power saving modes 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 Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to override a power profile setting and initiate immediate action Standby Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption is reduced to a minimum The system remains on and the computer screen LCD is off Hibernate Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk Power consumption is reduced to the lowest possible setting without being completely off Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the setting you select Since some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode 1 Press the Fn and Esc keys The power indicator blinks in this mode
19. your computer supports Power Profile Displays the power management settings for various devices on your system You can change the settings to conserve power Battery tab Displays the total charge remaining in the battery You can click Advanced for specific information on the battery Alarms tab Displays the alarm settings which notify you when the battery is fully charged or too low You can change your computer s alarm settings on this window 4 Click Help in the lower right corner of the window for more information To view the Power Meter window 1 Double click the Power icon The Power Meter window appears You can also rollover the Power icon to view the remaining battery charge Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power Computer is using AC power and charging the battery Battery is charging Battery is fully charged Page 15 E Battery is discharging No battery is inserted in the computer 4 If the Power icon is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification area see To display the Power icon on the taskbar Power Meter Window 2a Power Meter M Always show icon onthe taskbar V Show details for each battery Power status r Curent power source Bateries Total battery power remaring 89 Total time remaining 4 00 hours Click an individual battery icon for more infomation To display the Power icon on the taskbar 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Con
20. 184 Why won t my i LINK drive play my computer programs If multiple i LINK devices are connected to the computer the software supplied with your computer will not recognize them Follow these steps 1 Turn off your computer and all connected devices 2 Disconnect the devices that are not in use 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 185 Printing Why can t I print a document Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then
21. 5 Make sure the port replicator is securely fastened to the computer 6 Turn on the computer Page 96 Disconnecting a Port Replicator To disconnect a port replicator 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord 3 Pull the release latches on each side of the port replicator to release the computer from the port replicator Releasing a Computer from a Port Replicator Release latches 4 Lift the computer away from the port replicator Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 97 Mice and Kevboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 98 Mice and Kevboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 99 Keyboard descriptions Key Description The numeric keypad contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator light turns on Press the Num Lock key again to deac
22. INK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 24 Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder You can connect an i LINK digital video DV recorder when the computer is on or off Connecting the DV recorder when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Before you connect an i LINK digital video recorder Do not connect more than one digital video camera recorder at a time The preinstalled programs on your computer will not recognize multiple cameras Do not connect an external device that requires power from the i LINK port The i LINK port does not supply power to the external device The i LINK port supports transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the programs you use See the help guide that accompanied your program for more information To connect an i LINK digital video recorder 1 Turn on the digital video DV device and the computer 2 Plug the i LINKe cable into the i LINK port on the DV device 3 Plug the other end of the i LINK cable into the i LINK port on your computer The Found New Hardware window appear
23. Insert the disc into the optical drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a CD program such as SonicStage If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option Audio CD Window Page 63 Audio CD E Page 64 Copying files to CDs Before you copy files to a CD RW or CD R disc read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best results Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software Deactivate memory resident disc utilities to avoid data loss Disable the FindFast program if it is installed on your computer Click Start and point to All Programs to see a list of programs on your computer Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged See Powering Your Computer for more information To copy files to a CD RW or CD R 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc into the optical drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action CD Drive Window CO Drive F Windows oan perloim the same action each lime you insert a disk of connect a device wath this kind of file E Blenk CD What do you wart Windows to do Open vatable CD folder using Windows Explorer O mem C Alviays do the selected action 2 Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key amp and the E key simultaneously 3 In the Fo
24. PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 178 PC Cards Why doesn t my PC Card work Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 179 Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart your computer Page 180 Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting PC Cards for more information You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use Page 181 Why does an exclamation mark appear on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box The exclamation mark indicates there is a problem with the specified device Make sure all cable and
25. Welco me oe Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the online VAIO Computer User Guide This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer View the VAIOs Computer Specifications which lists your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information such as descriptions and contact information Page 1 Your VAIO computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source Page 2 Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer To charge the battery and begin using the computer immediately insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power Page 3 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer WX IO CE Fa
26. a SMT a AC adapter supplied Power cord supplied 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Page 4 Turning on the computer To open and turn on the computer 1 Slide the cover release latch and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly Opening the Computer Release latch 2 Press the power button until the power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer Power button Power indicator vty P If you continue to press the power button the computer turns off 3 If the computer screen is too dark or too bright follow these steps to adjust the brightness Q To increase brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow gt or the Right Arrow key To decrease brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Down Arrow 4 or the Left Arrow key Page 5 Using the Battery Your computer depending on the model you purchased may come equipped with one battery bay and one multipurpose bay that supports a second battery If your computer comes with two bays you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computing time For information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power for more information When operating your computer on battery power your computer s CPU speed is reduced The battery that com
27. able 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information 2 From the Start menu point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard 46 age Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box follow the on screen instructions Click Connect to the network at my workplace and then click Next Follow the on screen instructions Ask your network administrator for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to an existing network Page 50 Using wireless network connections selected models only A wireless local area network LAN is a network in which you can connect to a LAN through a wireless radio connection You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN The wireless LAN access point is designed for building a wireless LAN environment Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before Your computer is equipped with a built in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections For information about your computer s wireless capabilities see the Welcome page to view your VAIO Computer Specifications 4 For more information on Sony Wireless LAN go to http www sonystyle com vaio There are two types of wireless connections An infrastructure network is one
28. able you re ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Locate the Modem jack on your computer For location information see Locating Ports and Controls in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the Modem jack Make sure it clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Telephone Cable Telephone cable not supplied 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 Connect your computer to a telephone line See To connect a telephone cable for more information 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection Wizard Tise agad helpt you sveti lo the steyei Conec to a pevale nanaah tuch a you wabslece 3 Click Next If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 Ifitis not already selected click to select Con
29. also change to their desired language s without affecting your existing language settings Page 86 Changing Numbers Currency Time and Date Formats You can change your operating system s number currency time and date formats to coordinate with your chosen country or language settings To change these formats 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats shortcut menu to view the available country choices Select the desired country 4 Click Customize to change the number currency time and date settings 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK Page 87 Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs This feature changes the appearance such as color of certain Sony programs To change the window design 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 In the left panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click UI Design Selector 4 Click lt lt or gt gt to view the designs 5 Click Apply to select a design that appears in the center window The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design of certain Sony programs will match the UI Design Selector window 6 Click OK Page 88 Printer C ti Your computer is compatible with many popular printers However to ensure the best
30. an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery s is inserted properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the guide that accompanied the speakers for more information Page 155 Speakers Why won t my speakers work Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Your speakers may not be designed for computer use Ifthe speakers have a mute button set the button to off Ifthe speakers have a volume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery s is inserted properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the guide that accompanied the speakers for more information Page 156 Why can t I hear sound from my speakers If the computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See that program s help guide for more in
31. arity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment When installing a memory module in your computer make sure you read the proper safety precautions below Mistakes that occur when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Turn off the computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you install or remove a memory module Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage 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 Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by momentarily touching an unpainted metal object that is grounded such as a pipe radiator or faucet Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special protective package to store a memory module and prevent ESD Only use memory modules
32. ay be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Page 133 Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm No it is normal for the battery to be warm when it is powering the computer Page 134 Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently See To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Page 135 Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Hibernate tab 4 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation Page 136 Audio Video Why can t I use the DV recorder You may not be able to use the DV recorder and the message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may appear because the i LINK cable is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer or camera Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder for more information 1 i LINK is a trademark of So
33. c electricity A Avoid touching any part of the motherboard or other components inside the computer 6 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs see arrows No 1 and pulling out the module in the direction of arrow No 2 See To install a memory module for more information Removing a Memory Module To install a memory module 1 Remove the new memory module from its packaging and install the memory module by sliding it into the open slot at a 45 degree angle See To remove a memory module Installing a New Memory Module Page 109 Push the module down until it snaps into place When the module is correctly seated close the memory bay Replace the fastening screw s on the memory bay Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information Page 110 Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you ve installed a new memory module make sure the operating system recognizes it To check your system s memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar point to All Programs and then point to Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 4 On the About This Computer tab make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed A The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used b
34. cess point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Page 144 Why is the data transfer speed slow The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Page 145 Why is the communication speed interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate Page 146 How do I avoid data transfer interruptions When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if t
35. cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out 3 Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not drop or bend the disc Page 163 Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc The disc your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical drive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions on how to clean it Page 164 What do I do if the drive tray won t open Make sure the computer is on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click My Computer Right click the optical drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole near the Eject button Page 165 What do I do if the optical drive isn t playing my CD or DVD properly Make sure the disc was inserted into the drive with the label facing up Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions If the CD or DVD is dirty or damaged the computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delet
36. ct restart 3 Ifthe computer does not restart follow these steps 1l Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears gt 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Page 125 Why is the sound of my computer s fan so loud The computer s fan may be running at a high speed to cool the CPU By lowering the CPU speed you also lower the speed and noise level of the computer s fan If your computer comes with the PowerPanel _ utility use it to lower the CPU speed If your computer does not come with the PowerPanel utility use the power schemes to lower the CPU speed To lower the CPU fan speed using the PowerPanel utility 1 On the Windowse taskbar right click the CPU icon i or Profile icon A depending on the model you purchased 2 Select Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor window appears 3 Double click System to open the System submenu if it is not already open 4 Double click CPU Fan Control and select Level 1 Quiet 5 Restart your computer See PowerPanel Help for more information To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Mai
37. e keys and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manger dialog box Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions Ifyou are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound follow these steps Double click the Volume icon Bon the Taskbar Notification area and click to cancel the Volume Control and CD Audio Mute check boxes Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps Click Start on the Windowse taskbar click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties window appears Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears If an X or an exclamation point appear on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers Double click the optical drive to open the submenu Double click the listed drive name and select the Properties tab Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not selected 4 You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab
38. ectly from the media Copy the video file to your hard disk drive and then play back the file Page 77 Inserting Memory Stick media Before using Memory Stick media back up important data The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time To insert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot 4 Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks Inserting Memory Stick Media Insert Memory Stick media not supplied with the arrow facing the slot Page 78 Viewing the contents Depending on the model you purchased the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Sticke media From this window you can choose to view print copy or organize your Memory Stick images or data If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick media then follow these steps To view the contents 1 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click Sony MemoryStick The Sony MemoryStick window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Page 79 Write protecting Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media is designed with a write protect tab to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Mo
39. ed 13 PS 2 port 7 DCIN port Page 94 Connecting a Port Replicator Connect a port replicator to the computer while the computer is off Use the AC adapter not the battery to power the computer while it is connected to a port replicator Moving the computer with the port replicator attached could disconnect the AC adapter or power cord and may cause the computer to lose power or malfunction To connect a port replicator 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all attached devices 2 On the bottom of the computer slide the port replicator cover down until the port replicator connector is completely visible lift and remove the port replicator cover to display the port replicator connector Removing the Port Replicator Cover You can charge the battery by installing it before you connect the port replicator The battery automatically charges once you connect the AC adapter 3 Align the connector on the bottom of the computer with the port replicator connector and gently push the computer down until it clicks into place Connecting an AC Adapter to a Port Replicator Power cord supplied with supplied with pc IN port computer computer co gt 4 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN port on the port replicator and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator turns on Connecting a Port Replicator Page 95 Port replicator Latches Securing a Port Replicator
40. em such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 138 Internet Why doesn t my modem work Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack on the computer and the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Page 139 Internet Why doesn t my modem work Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack on the computer and the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Page 140 Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these s
41. er Ifyou are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed Page 161 CDs and DVDs How do I maintain CDs and DVDs Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc may cause reading errors Try using canned compressed air to clean dusty discs Do not clean the disc with solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 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 3 Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not drop or bend the disc Page 162 CDs and DVDs How do I maintain CDs and DVDs Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc may cause reading errors Try using canned compressed air to clean dusty discs Do not clean the disc with solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft
42. er is equipped with an optical drive that enables you to watch DVDs and most DVD R discs on your computer To play a DVD while using AC power 1 Close all open programs 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 3 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program To play a DVD while using battery power 1 Set the power management profile to DVD 1 Close all open programs 2 Right click the CPU icon f or Profile icon A depending on the model you purchased on the Taskbar Notification area 3 Select Profiles from the shortcut menu and then select DVD from the submenu You can also select Automatic Profile Selection which sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the optical drive See Conserving Battery Power for more information 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 3 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage you
43. es with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase 4 The brightness of your computer screen automatically dims when you switch from AC power to battery power To increase the brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow i or Right Arrow 7 key Page 6 Using a second battery To insert a second battery 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove that device 2 Insert the battery into the multipurpose bay When the computer uses the second battery the Battery 2 indicator turns on Inserting the Second Battery Multipurpose bay Battery 3 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place The weight saver stabilizes the battery Inserting the Weight Saver Battery Weight saver 4 Lock the weight saver RELEASE switch Locking the Weight Saver z i J V O RELEASE switch Page 7 To remove the second battery 1 Make sure the Battery 2 indicator is off and the Battery 1 indicator is on or the computer is connected to AC power If the Battery 2 indicator is on 1 Double click the CPU icon f or Profile icon A depending on the model you purchased The PowerPanel dialog box appears 2 On the Battery tab click Primary Battery in the Battery Switch box 3 Click OK 2 Turn the computer over and unlock the weight saver and the multipurpose bay Unlocking the Second Battery V Release Switch 3 Pull the
44. ess Network Connection icon 4 on the taskbar The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Dialog Box Wireless Network Connection The following wireless network s are available To access a wireless network select it from the list and then click Connect Available wireless networks i 0a4826 i ITVo i WaveLAN Network v This wireless network requees the use of a network key WEP To Connect access this network type the key then click Network key V Enable IEEE 802 1x authentication for this network If you are having difficuky connecting to a network click Advanced 3 Click Advanced The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Properties Dialog Box P Wireless Network Connection Properties X Gereral Wireless Networks Advanced Use Windows to conhgure my warelest network rethng Avadable network To cormect to an avadable network chek Configure i Wavel AN Network i MardwaretO Q AFITONS C Retesh Prefened networks Automatically connect to avaiable networks in the order isted below APITONS r b i Add Remove Properdes setting up wareless network imkana Advanced oo 4 Click Add The Wireless network properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Properties Dialog Box Page 54 Wireless network properties _ Associahon Authenbcabon Network name S510 Wireless networ
45. ew hardware wizard enables you to easily install the printer software but some printers require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your printer for more information To connect a parallel port printer 1 Plug the printer cable into the Printer port ch on your computer or port replicator if applicable See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer 3 Restart your computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions 4 Make sure the computer recognizes the printer Follow these steps Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes If the computer recognizes the printer it will be listed in the Printers and Other Hardware window If the computer does not recognize the printer you may need to install the printer driver software See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information Connecting a Parallel Printer Printer not supplied Power cord Parallel cable not supplied B parallel printer port 4 See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use Page 92 Port Replicatots Locating Ports and Jacks A port replicator is a device that attaches to your notebook and contains
46. feature To enable the audio feature 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties dialog box appears As a shortcut you can press Fn Windows key i Insert to open the System Properties dialog box 2 Select the Hardware tab and in the Device Manager box click Device Manager A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears 3 Double click the optical drive name to open the submenu 4 Double click the listed drive name and select the Properties tab 5 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected 6 Click OK To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs Some programs have built in volume controls which you can adjust If there are no volume controls then adjust the volume of your computer s built in speakers by doing one of the following Using the Function keys An on screen display may appear notifying you when a change occurs For To increase volume press the Fn and F4 keys and then press To decrease volume press the Fn and F4 keys and then press v or Using the Volume icon Double click the Volume icon Bon the Taskbar Notification area The Volume Control dialog box appears In the Volume Control and CD Audio columns move the Volume sliders up to increase volume and down to decrease volume To play an audio CD 1
47. formation Your speakers may be set to mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information Page 157 Why don t the Fn F3 or the Fn F4 key combinations work The Fn F3 keys toggle the built in speakers on and off The Fn F4 keys adjust the built in speaker volume The computer may not recognize the Fn F3 and Fn F4 keys if the correct speakers are not selected Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon Bon the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 On the Volume tab click Advanced in the Speaker settings box The Advanced Audio Properties window appears 3 On the Speakers tab select the correct speaker setup from the Speaker setup drop down menu Page 158 Why do I hear noise distortion while listening to music with speakers or headphones You may experience noise distortion while listening to music with speakers or headphones if the CPU control is set to Automatic Profile Selection If your computer is using battery power use the preinstalled PowerPanel program to set the CPU control to Maximum Performance Follow these steps Right click the CPU icon i or the Profile icon A point to Profiles and select Maximum Performance 1 Profile icon available on selected models only Page 159 Touchpad What do I do if the touch pad does not work Try restarting your computer Follow these steps 1 Pre
48. hange the way you view the Internet You can change your home page fonts language and colors You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the tabs to view options 4 Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes 5 Click OK Page 47 Network Connections With a Sony computer you can easily set up or connect to a variety of networks The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to networks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and Support and then Networking and the Web Types of Networks Access point wireless Com puter to computer wireless The computers represented in this graphic may not be identical to the model you purchased Page 48 Using Ethernet and dial up connections For setting up local area networks LANs Ethernet is a widely installed technology Your computer accommodates both 1OBASE T and 100BASE TX Ethernet connections with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps To connect to a local area network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet
49. he computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move the computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact For more information see Checking your network connection status Change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Page 147 Can I connect to an IEEE 802 11a device Computers with built in wireless LAN support the IEEE 802 11b standard only Devices connecting to a wireless LAN using the IEEE 802 11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE 802 11b standard Page 148 What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access point refer to connectivity information contained in your access point instructions Page 149 Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack F on the computer Page 150 Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack F on the computer Page 151 Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely pl
50. hich enables you to connect your computer to a TV To locate the A V OUT jack on your computer see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start To connect a TV to your computer l 2 3 Locate the A V OUT jack on the computer Plug one end of an audio video AV cable not supplied into the A V OUT jack Plug the other end of the AV cable into the audio and video ports on the TV Connecting a TV 4 See the guide that accompanied your TV for information on how to switch to external input lt gt o Power cord Audio video cable supplied Video om ol i I 2 2 ke v 32 4 Switch the TV input channel to external input Page 68 Playing DVDs on a TV 4 Connect the external optical drive if you plan to use one To play a DVD 1 2 3 Close all open programs Disable the screen saver and the virus checker If you are using battery power set the power management profile to DVD Follow these steps 1 Close all open programs 2 Right click the CPU icon f or Profile icon A depending on the model you purchased on the Taskbar Notification area 3 Select Profiles from the shortcut menu and then select DVD from the submenu menu You can also select Automatic Profile Selection which sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the optical drive See Conserving Battery Power for mo
51. ht click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box 7 Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel Page 187 Floppies 2 Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected The computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB Vv port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windowse taskbar Turn Off Computer and then Restart Page 188 Floppies 2 Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected The computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the dr
52. if they come off while the disc is in the drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes 2 Press the Eject button on the optical drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out Opening the Drive Tray Eject button 3 Place a disc on the drive tray with the label facing up 4 You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the side you want to play facing down Inserting a Disc Disc label facing up 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the disc clicks securely into place A If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive cover blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To eject a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes 2 Close all programs that access the optical drive and wait for the Busy indicator on the drive cover to turn off 3 Press the Eject button on the drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out e age If the Eject button does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object
53. ill functions on full power HDD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the hard disk drive when the system is idle This setting only turns off power to the hard disk drive i LINK Port Controls power to the i LINK port Disabling power to the i LINK port conserves power Memory Stick Port Power saving Controls power to the Memory Stick media slot Disabling power to the Memory Stick media slot conserves power Optical Drive Power Saving Controls power to the optical drive Disabling power to the optical drive conserves power 1 Slows the processor speed Page 13 Locating battery information You can view the remaining battery charge and miscellaneous battery information on the Battery Information toolbar the PowerProfile window and the Power Meter window The Battery icons that appear on the Battery Information toolbar and PowerPanel window indicate the current status of the installed battery Battery icon Charge status T i4 r Charging Fully charged Discharging X No battery To view the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the center of the Windowse taskbar 2 Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu and click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar If the Battery Information toolbar is hidden behind the taskbar icons right click the taskbar and click to cancel Lock the Taskbar Click and drag the edge of the Battery Information t
54. io Vid Feat Using Special Buttons Your VAIO computer is equipped with several audio and video oriented function buttons Volume Up Volume Down and Magnify screen Page 22 About the special buttons The following information shows where the special buttons are located and briefly describes their functionality Special Buttons Number Type of Button 1 Volume Down The Volume Up and Down buttons control the audio output on your computer 2 Volume Up The Volume Up and Down buttons control the audio output on your computer 3 Magnify The Magnify button located next to the computer s power button works as a screen resolution toggle button By pressing it you can alternate between different screen resolutions 4 Power The Power button turns your computer on or off Page 23 Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders You can connect a digital video DV recorder such as an i LINK digital video camera recorder to the i LINK S400 i IEEE 1394 port on your computer The i LINK digital video camera recorder is an external device that enables you to record and view digital images 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i L
55. is off To remove a battery 1 Make sure the computer is off 2 Push the battery bay cover down to open it 3 Pull the battery out of the battery bay Removing a Battery 4 Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks into place Page 18 Charging a battery You will need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you have not used the battery for a long time The lithium ion battery supplied with your computer may be recharged at any time whether you wait until the battery is completely or partially discharged Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life If you charge the battery and find that battery power is still low the battery may be reaching the end of its life and you may need to replace it The battery supplied with your computer is not charged at the time of purchase To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the computer is on or off However the battery will charge faster when the computer is off Charging the battery takes several hours See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the approximate time needed to charge your battery Charge the battery at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require more time to charge 1 Insert the battery into the battery bay If you want to charge more than one battery insert the second battery into the computer See To insert a second battery for more information
56. ive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB Vv port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windowse taskbar Turn Off Computer and then Restart Page 189 Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive See Inserting and removing floppy disks for instructions on how to insert the disk properly If the disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature Page 190
57. k key WEP This network requires a key tor the folowing F Data enctyption WEP enabled C Network Authentication Shared mode V The key is provided for me automatically This is a computerto computer ad hoo network wireless access ports are not used Or j Carcel 5 Type the name of the network you want to connect to in the Network name SSID box The name should be no more than 32 ASCII characters 6 Make sure the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is selected 7 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 8 Type a network key in the Network key box The key should be between 5 and 13 ASCII characters or 10 to 26 hexadecimal characters 9 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 10 Click to select This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used 11 Click OK The network name appears in the Preferred networks list box 12 Click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears Advanced Dialog Box Advanced Networks to access O Ary available network access point prefered Access point finitastructure networks only Cornputer to computer fad hoc networks only C Automatically connect to non prefered networks 13 Click to select Computer to computer ad hoc networks only and then click Close To disconnect from a wireless network For computers with built in wireless LAN functionality move the Wirele
58. lders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy and either Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical drive name Drag the file s or folder s onto the optical drive icon in the Files Stored on This Computer panel 4 Close Windows Explorer 5 Click Start and My Computer 6 Click the optical 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 In the CD Writing Tasks box click Write these files to CD 8 Follow the instructions on the CD Writing Wizard CD Writing Wizard Page 65 amp cD Writing Wizard Welcome to the CD Writing K Wizard This wizard helps you wrze or record your files to a CD recording drive Type the name you want to give to this CD or just cick Next to use the name below New files being wertten to the CO wil replace any files akeady on the CO i they have the same name C Close the wizard after the files have been written A Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc 1 The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 66 Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in your computer s optical drive and view the video on your computer screen or ona TV Page 67 Connecting your computer to a TV Your computer is equipped with an A V OUT jack w
59. ment automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature T to Games isables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer J gt Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while conserving power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system T Camera ptimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage O amp DVD ptimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage O Y Word Processing timizes power management with longer time outs on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings D Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system 7o 25 2 og t TE Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet programs Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display time out The Internal modem remains powered on You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system D Automatic Profile Selection Automatically selects a profile suitable for active software programs Page 11 1 Do not choose the Automatic Profile Selection when connected to AC power To select a profile 1 Right click the CPU icon f or Profile icon A depending o
60. modem or telephone volume PC Beep Adjust the beep sound when inserting or removing the PC Card and other devices Line Adjusts the sensitivity of input volume 1 On selected models only 4 As a shortcut you can press the Fn F4 keys and the Up Arrow t or Right Arrow 7 setting You can also press the Fn F3 keys to toggle the mute option on and off keys to change the volume Page 37 Enabling the audio feature If you do not hear sound when playing a CD or DVD you may need to enable the audio feature To enable the audio feature 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties window appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window which lists the hardware devices appears 4 Double click the name of the optical drive such as DVD CD ROM drives 5 Double click the listed drive name and click the Properties tab 6 Click the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected i The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 38 Using Microphones You can connect an external microphone to your computer to enhance the sound input to your computer Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use If you wish to purchase a microphone shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact
61. n the computer screen LCD a connected TV and both the LCD and TV LCD LCD and TV Lewy a Select one display LCD or TV when playing a DVD Connect the TV cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work You cannot use the Fn F7 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Fn F1i2 Puts the system into Hibernate mode a power management state To return the system to normal operating mode press the power button Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Fn Esc Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button Page 103 Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards To function properly the device you connect must be compatible with the Microsofte Windowse operating system installed on your computer Page 104 Connecting a mouse or keyboard If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on you may need to restart the computer for it to recognize the device To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port E See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start One USB port supports one USB connection 2 Ifthe New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the installati
62. n the model you purchased See Locating battery information for Battery icon descriptions 2 Select Profiles and click the profile on the shortcut menu The profile settings are implemented instantly See Using PowerPanel utility for descriptions of available profiles When you use the battery to power your computer your system automatically selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power that profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery to power your computer pai See PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the power management profiles To customize your profile settings You can customize your profile settings to sustain enough power for a particular computing function 1 Right click the CPU icon i or Profile icon depending on the model you purchased 2 Select Edit Create Profiles from the shortcut menu 3 Inthe left panel select the profile you want to change 4 Inthe right panel right click the setting under System LCD Video Hard Disk or Other Devices that you want to change See the following table for a description of each power profile 5 Make your changes from the drop down menu 6 Click File and click Save Power profile Description CPU Control Controls the processor speed You can select either Performance Adaptive or Battery Life These selections are listed in order
63. n to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive You may not be able to display the computer screen LCD and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Page 32 Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector You can disconnect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the monitor VGA cable from your computer s port Disconnecting the external display when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 33 Using Speakers Your computer comes with built in stereo speakers If you wish to enhance the sound quality of your computer you can purchase and connect external speakers If you want to purchase speakers make sure the speakers are designed for computer use You can shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 34 Connecting speakers You can connect speakers to your computer to enhance the sound quality of your computer A Do not place floppy disks on the speakers The speakers magnetic field may damage the data stored on the floppy disks To connect speakers to your computer 1 Turn down the volume of the speakers 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack on the computer 3 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the speaker Connecting Speakers Speakers not sup
64. ndow a Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar amp D Displays the desktop a E Displays the My Computer window kd F Displays the Search Results window where you can find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu x Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computer from the Start menu a M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift amp M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size a R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn d Insert Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Page 101 Indicator lights Indicator Function Power O Turns on when the power to the computer is on blinks in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery _ Turns on when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery is running out of power double blinks when the battery is charging Memory Sticke 5 Turns on 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 Hard Disk 0 Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do n
65. nect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 45 Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Your computer accommodates both 10BASE T and 100BASE TX Ethernet connections with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps To connect an Ethernet cable 1 Locate the Ethernet port on your computer For location information see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting an Ethernet Cable Ethernet port Se re Ethernet cable not supplied 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port amp Sand the other into the network connection To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a network connection 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection Wizard Tiss azad helpe you Coveri le the htemet Connect lo a peivale neat such a you vadgiace senok Set ap a heres ot ma dics naat 3 Click Next If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 46 Customizing your Internet connection The Internet Properties dialog box enables you to c
66. ntenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select Portable Laptop in the Power schemes box 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK 1 Available on selected models Page 126 Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed Page 127 Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press and hold the Windows key a and press D twice Page 128 Battery a How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 129 Battery a How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 130 When is the computer using AC power When the computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed Page 131 When should I recharge the battery When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long time Page 132 When should I replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery m
67. nting device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Page 74 Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Touch pad Right button Left button Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer on an item Tapping once Equivalent to pressing the left button once Tapping twice Equivalent to pressing the left button twice Sliding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Moving your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally Equivalent to scrolling horizontally The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Page 75 Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO computer is equipped with a Memory Sticke slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick media Page 76 About Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media are a compact portable and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible devices The following types of Memory Stick media are available but compatibility with your computer can vary MagicGate Memory Stick media MG Memory Stick media
68. ny used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 137 Audio Video Why can t I use the DV recorder You may not be able to use the DV recorder and the message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may appear because the i LINK cable is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer or camera Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder for more information 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your syst
69. odes 2 Close all programs that access the optical drive and wait for the Busy indicator on the drive cover to turn off 3 Press the Eject button on the drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out eb age If the Eject button does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button 4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 61 Copying and Playing 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 drive installed on your computer and use the table below to see which types of media your optical drive supports Optical Drive Media disc Support CD ROM Plays CD CD R and CD RW CD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW CD RW DVD ROM Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD and most DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD DVD R and DVD RW Records to DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW Records to DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW If you plan to use an external optical drive connect the drive before you begin Page 62 Playing CDs Before you play an audio CD you may need to enable your computer s audio
70. on process Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation some devices require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard USB devices not supplied USB cable To connect a PS 2 mouse or keyboard 1 Connect the port replicator to the computer 2 Plug the PS 2 cable of the mouse or keyboard into the PS 2 port Connecting PS 2 Mouse or Keyboard PS 2 devices not supplied PS 2 cable Page 105 Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard You can disconnect a USB or PS 2 mouse or keyboard when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the mouse or keyboard when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a mouse or keyboard Unplug the USB or PS 2 cable from the USB or PS 2 port Page 106 MSO deS Before you upgrade your computer s memory make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer see the Welcome page to view the VAIO Computer Specifications Page 107 Precautions and Procedures A Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent go to http www sony com pcsupport The procedures described below assume famili
71. oolbar to the left until it is in clear view The total charge remaining in the battery is listed in percent and real time values Battery Information Toolbar 100 The Battery Information Toolbar may appear slightly different on your computer depending on the number of batteries your computer supports Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining charge Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully discharges also known as the time to empty To close the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the Battery Information toolbar 2 Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu and click to cancel Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar disappears from the taskbar To view the PowerPanel window Double click the CPU icon i or Profile icon depending on the model you purchased The PowerPanel window appears PowerPanel Window Page 14 PowerPanel Power Profile Bety Alarms Battery Level Total estimated time to empty Ful Estimated bme to empty 3 18 et bet bed coed e e a feed ede 26 _ Secondary Battery Estimated time to empty 0 00 p No Battery Balle Switch 1E Primary Battery 2 __ Secondary Balter Time Estimates LAY Time to fuil charge 000 Time computer lasts in standby mode 24 40 The PowerPanel window may appear slightly different on your computer depending on the number of batteries
72. oppy Disk Drive Floppy disk drive not supplied Page 114 Inserting and removing floppy disks To write data to a disk use one that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature The floppy disk drive cannot write data to a disk if it is inserted into the drive improperly To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label facing up 2 Push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a Floppy Disk Floppy disk Floppy disk drive 4 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Close all programs that access the floppy disk 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk To avoid losing data do not push the Eject button when the LED indicator is on Removing a Floppy Disk Eject button LED indicator Page 115 Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets direct sunlight and heat sources Page 116 Disconnecting a floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off by simply disconnecting the USB cable from the computer Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 117 Storing a floppy disk drive
73. ot enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Num Lock Press this 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 this key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press Shift 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 this 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 Wireless LAN Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running 1 On selected models only Page 102 Fn key combinations Key combination Function Fn F3 Toggles the built in speakers off and on Fn F4 Adjusts the built in speaker volume An on screen display appears notifying you when a change occurs 3 To increase volume press the Fn F4 keys and then press the or key To decrease volume press the Fn F4 keys and then press the v or Ed key Fn F5 Adjusts the brightness of the computer screen LCD T gt To increase brightness press the Fn F5 keys and then press the or key To decrease brightness press the Fn F5 keys and then press the v or La key Fn F7 Toggles the display betwee
74. performance printers must be compatible with the Microsofte Windowse operating system installed on your computer Page 89 Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a universal serial bus USB printer to your computer The new hardware wizard enables you to easily install the printer software but some printers require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your printer for more information To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port Y on your computer or port replicator if applicable See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer The Found New Hardware Wizard appears Connecting a USB Printer Printer not supplied Power cord DO se Lf USB ports USB cable not supplied See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use Page 90 Disconnecting a Printer You can disconnect the printer cable when the computer is on or off Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a printer Unplug the printer cable from the computer Page 91 Connecting a Parallel Printer You can connect a parallel port printer to your computer or port replicator if applicable The n
75. plied gem fe Headphone jack a Speaker cable not supplied See the guide that accompanied your speakers for more information on its installation and use Page 35 Disconnecting speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphone jack on the computer Page 36 Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs use the Volume icon Bon the Windowse taskbaror the Volume Up and Down buttons Adjusting the volume for playing CDs or DVDs does not adjust the volume for recording sound files You can only adjust the recording volume in the Recording Control window See Using a microphone to record sound for instructions on how to open this window To adjust the volume of your speakers 1 Right click the Volume icon Bon the Windowse taskbar and select Open Volume Control The Volume Control window appears 2 Click and drag the Volume Control slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume 3 Click to cancel any Mute check boxes that are selected Sound device Function Volume Control Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones Wave Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume CD Audio Adjust the volume of the CD in the optical drive Microphone Adjust the internal or external microphone volume Telephony Adjust the
76. ppears Wireless Network Properties dialog box Page 52 Wireless network properties Associaton Authentication Network name SSI0 Wireless network key WEP This network requires a key for the folowing F Dats encryption WEP enabled C Network Authentication Shared mode F The key is provided for me automatically T This is a computerto computer ad hoc network wireless access ports are not used ox Cc 3 Type the name of the network access point you want to connect to in the Network name SSID box The name should be no more than 32 ASCII characters The following steps are for networks that require a network key If you do not know the network key or are not sure a network key is required see the network administrator or the guide that accompanied your access point for more information 4 Make sure the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is selected 5 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 6 Type the network key in the Network key box The key should be between 5 and 13 ASCII characters or 10 to 26 hexadecimal characters 7 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 8 Click OK The network name appears in the Preferred networks list box To set up a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON Turning on the Wireless Network Switch Wireless LAN switch and indicator Page 53 2 Click the Wirel
77. prematurely a blue screen with a message may appear prompting you to continue or exit Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue This enables the media to finish reading or writing data To remove Memory Stick media 1 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media 2 Make sure the access light is off 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 4 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out 4 Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely from the slot Page 82 Using PC Cards Your computer includes one or more PC Card slots A PC Card enables you to connect devices such as an optical drive floppy disk drive or Network Interface Card NIC See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer These slots are compatible with CardBus If your computer has more than one PC Card slot use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card Page 83 Inserting PC Cards To insert a PC Card 1 Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up 2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot The system automatically detects the PC Card A Do not force a PC Card into the slot this may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure o
78. ps out 3 Gently pull the card out of the slot Page 85 Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Microsoft Windowse XP Professional only After you have initially setup your new VAIO computer you can change the language displayed in Microsofte Windowse XP Professional operating system The multilingual user interface MUI language option changes the text controlled by Windows XP Professional operating system Menus help files and icons generated by Windows XP Professional are shown in your selected language All other programs are displayed in English as the default language The multilingual user interface language option is not designed to replace a localized version of the Microsoft Windowse XP Professional operating system Under certain conditions some third party software applications may not function properly To Change the Language Option 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 Click the Languages tab 4 From the Language used in menus and dialogs shortcut menu select the desired language English espa ol Portugu s francais 5 Click Apply and click OK The Change Regional Options shortcut window appears 6 Click OK 7 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Logoff Additional users can
79. r hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause the computer to malfunction Page 71 Copying files to DVDs on selected models only Use the table shown on Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs to see which type of DVD media your computer supports To copy files to a DVD R or DVD RW 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer See Connecting the AC adapter for more information 2 Insert the disc into the optical drive See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for more information 3 Click Start All Programs and select the DVD software program you want to use from the submenu For directions on how to use your DVD software programs see the VAIO Multimedia Software Guide To open this guide follow these steps 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click VAIO Multimedia The VAIO Multimedia Software Guide appears 4 You can also reference the online help guides supplied with the program A Do not strike or shake the computer while copying files to a disc Page 72 Computer Features Using the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Page 73 Computer Features Using the Touch Pad A poi
80. r shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not damage the connector pins but damage may occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the PC Card slot while the computer is being transported Inserting a PC Card Insert the PC card not supplied with the arrow facing the slot SS Page 84 Removing PC Cards You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on or off PC Cards draw power from the computer when they are inserted into the PC Card slot whether or not you use the card If you are not using your PC Card and you are using a battery as a power source remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot to conserve battery power To remove a PC Card while your computer is on i 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the PC Card is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 5 Push the Release button The Release button pops out 6 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card pops out 7 Gently pull the card out of the slot To remove a PC Card while the computer is off 1 Push the Release button once The Release button pops out 2 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card po
81. re information Connect the TV to the computer See Connecting your computer to a TV for more information Open a preinstalled DVD program such as WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program Select a display l Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information A The Fn F7 keys will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Switching the display while a DVD is playing may cause the computer to malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Insert the DVD into the optical drive Systems equipped with a CD RW DVD ROM drive can read most DVD R media A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause the computer to malfunction Page 69 Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio video AV cable from the A V OUT jack on the computer Page 70 Playing DVDs on your computer Your comput
82. s on the lower right corner of your screen Connecting an i LINK Digital Video Camera Recorder Digital video camera recorder not supplied i LINK cable not supplied See the guide that accompanied your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use Page 25 Disconnecting the i LINK digital video recorder You can disconnect the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off Simply unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on the computer Disconnecting the cable when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 26 Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders If you purchased a camera that comes with its own driver software install these drivers before you use the camera To view images You can view images captured by your digital video camera recorder three different ways Select one set of instructions from the following list If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled programs the Digital Video Device window appears when you connect the camera to the computer Select the program you want to use in this window and click OK Click Start and click All Programs Select a program in which to view your images Click Start and click Experience VAIO Click Movies
83. ss LAN switch to OFF A Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss To disconnect from a computer to computer ad hoc network Page 55 Click the Wireless Network Connection icon a on the taskbar The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears Click Advanced The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears On the Wireless Network tab click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close Page 56 Checking your network connection status Whether you have a wireless Ethernet or dial up connection you can check the status of that connection To check your network connection status 1 Click Start on the taskbar and click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 Under LAN or High Speed Internet click the enabled network connection to open the connection status window Wireless Network Connection Status Window Wireless Network Connection Status AA Gerea Support Cornectian Status Sonnectsd Cration 03 03 33 Speed 11 0 Mbp Eiyral Elienyth S anll Activiy Received Packets Properties Page 57 CB s an dD V D S aa Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs 4 Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CDs or DVDs Adhesive labels may damage the optical drive
84. ss the Windows key a 2 Press U The Turn off computer window opens 3 Press R to restart the computer If the computer does not restart 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer Ifyou are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed Page 160 Touchpad What do I do if the touch pad does not work Try restarting your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key a 2 Press U The Turn off computer window opens 3 Press R to restart the computer If the computer does not restart 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the comput
85. starts Page 123 Why does my computer stop responding Why can t I turn off my computer It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windowse Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windowse taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Windows Task Manager 4 Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may cause loss of data Remove the AC adapter and battery Page 124 Why won t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate To restore the computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Restart the computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key amp i 2 Press U 3 Press R to sele
86. such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button 4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 59 CB s an dD V D S aa Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs 4 Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CDs or DVDs Adhesive labels may damage the optical drive if they come off while the disc is in the drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes 2 Press the Eject button on the optical drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out Opening the Drive Tray Eject button 3 Place a disc on the drive tray with the label facing up 4 You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the side you want to play facing down Inserting a Disc Disc label facing up 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the disc clicks securely into place A If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive cover blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To eject a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving m
87. teps Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line Page 141 Networking Why can t my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 142 Networking Why can t my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 143 Why can t I access the Internet Check the ac
88. that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range A computer to computer ad hoc network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information 2 Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON Turning on the Wireless Network Switch Wireless LAN switch and indicator 3 Click the Wireless Network Connection icon a on the taskbar The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Dialog Box Page 51 Wireless Network Connection The following wireless network s are available To access a wireless network select it from the list and then click Connect Available wireless networks i 024826 i ITvO i Wavel AN Network v This wireless network requires the use of a network key WEP To access this network type the key then click Connect Network key V Enable IEEE 802 1x authentication for this ne
89. tivate the numeric keypad The arrow keys move the pointer on the screen They also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys respectively when the Fn key is pressed The correction keys enable you to make corrections to keystrokes The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard perform designated tasks For example in many programs F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one program to the next The Escape key cancels commands The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it The operator keys provide a variety of commands For example in many programs instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctri S Also the Shift key to produces capital letters or special symbols such as and 0 The Windows key opens the Start menu It is the equivalent of clicking Start on the Windowse taskbar See Windows key combinations for more information 0 The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Fn key combinations for more information The Applications key opens a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices It is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Page 100 Windows key combinations Key combination Function a F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center wi
90. to the Monitor VGA port on your computer If you are using a multimedia computer monitor which has built in speakers and a microphone plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack Non your computer to hear sound To locate the Monitor port and Headphone jack see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIOe Computer Quick Start 3 Turn on the device if it is not already on and then turn on your computer Connecting a Projector Page 30 A Headphone jack Projector not supplied Power cord Audio cable not supplied Display cable not supplied 4 Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both See Selecting a display for more information See the guide that accompanied your projector for more information on its installation and use Page 31 Selecting a display You can connect external displays to your computer while it is on When you connect an external display projector computer monitor or TV to your computer you can switch the display between the computer screen LCD the external display or both using shortcut keys Shortcut keys Result Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected TV and both the LCD and TV Select one display LCD or TV when playing a DVD Connect the TV cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work You cannot use the Fn F7 functio
91. trol Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Advanced tab and then select Always show icon on the taskbar in the Options box The power icon appears on the taskbar See the power icon descriptions below for more information Page 16 Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1 Lift the lid of the computer 2 Push the battery bay cover down to open it The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from the computer Opening the Battery Bay SF 3 Slide the battery into the battery bay If the computer is on it automatically detects the battery Inserting a Battery Battery supplied VAIO logo facing up 4 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place If a port replicator is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate If you are using battery power save your data frequently to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode See Using power saving modes for more information Page 17 Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery from the computer to avoid damaging the battery Remove the battery when the computer
92. twork If you are having dilficuly connecting to a network check Advanced Cema 4 From the Available wireless networks list select the name of the network in which you want to connect If you do not see the network name see If the network does not appear in the Available wireless networks list box 5 If required type the network key in the Network key box If necessary ask the administrator for the key The key should be between 5 and 13 ASCII characters or 10 to 26 hexadecimal characters 6 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 7 Click Connect If the network does not appear in the Available wireless networks list box 1 Click Advanced on the Wireless Network Connection dialog box The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Properties Dialog Box Wireless Network Connection Properties Genera Wireless Networks Advanced F Use Windows to conhgute my varelest network settingi Avadlable network To cormect to an available network chek Conliguee i Wavel AN Network Configure i Hadware10 APITONS Retesh Prefened networks Automabcaly connect to avadable networks in the order ksted below APITONS 4 yadyyads Move down B Add I Remove Properties Advanced Leam about setting up wweless network corficqas yon Cox Cca 2 Click Add in the Preferred networks box The Wireless network properties dialog box a
93. ugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer Page 152 Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer Page 153 What do I do if the pointer doesn t move when I use the mouse Make sure another mouse is not installed If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you still cannot use the pointer restart the computer You can restart the computer three different ways Press the Windows key a and press U When the Turn Off Computer window appears press R Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down Press Enter and then press R Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off press the power button again to restart the computer Page 154 Speakers Why won t my speakers work Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Your speakers may not be designed for computer use Ifthe speakers have a mute button set the button to off Ifthe speakers have a volume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected
94. ume icon Bon the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 On the Audio tab click Volume in the Sound recording box The Recording Control window appears 3 Click and drag the Microphone slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume 1A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 42 Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial up or Ethernet connection to the Internet The New Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 43 Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial up or Ethernet connection to the Internet The New Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 44 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 c
95. ve the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the write protect tab of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write Protect Tab Write protect Write protect Back of Memory Stick Media Page 80 Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it If you need to reformat Memory Stick media use the Memory Stick Formatter that is provided with the media For more information about using Memory Stick Formatter refer to Formatter Help A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music 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 Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot See To insert Memory Stick media for more information From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears Right click Sony MemoryStick and click Format from the menu The Format Sony MemoryStick dialog box appears Select Quick Format in the Format options box and then click Start Page 81 Removing Memory Stick media If the Memory Stick media is removed
96. window appears Select Yes and press Enter Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts If this occurs on a regular basis contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Page 122 What do I do if the message Operating system not found appears when my computer starts and why won t Windows start Make sure the computer does not have a non bootable floppy disk in the floppy disk drive if applicable If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive 1 Remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft Windowse operating system starts properly If Windows still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive then remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears gt 6 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu 7 Press the Down Arrow key v to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 8 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 9 Select Yes and press Enter 10 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 11 Select Yes and press Enter The computer re
97. y the display adapter Sony Notebook Setup E Sony Netehonk Setup Devce Atou This Computas Sycteen niomshbon Sustem infoimator rpi flock Frequency System Vance Cache Msmory Video Memory Internal HOD Pioda informs ian Menufsciurer Model Name Semice lac Numoer Seral No BIDS Veron OS Version 0S Sena No DEM latcrmation Cancel Dass Docst M2 Jutons nba 5etirg Power Dn Password hal wu Vataga Mahle bevel pinrertre 1500 7 600 Mz 512 UB ter KRyt00 1E MByos EAO 1 SDytes Sory Carpaation BOOETCO BCONGO 5 31 2620Semios Pack 5E274 0E 4 0011 993000 10 Sory Electrics Inc Page 111 Fl Disk Dri Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Page 112 Fl Disk Dri Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Page 113 Connecting a floppy disk drive You can connect a floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Connecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Plug the USB cable with the USB icon SE facing upward into the USB port T The Found New Hardware pop up message appears Connecting a Fl
98. your local retailer Page 39 Connecting a microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack Z on the computer Connecting a Microphone Microphone not supplied 1A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 40 Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the microphone cable from the Microphone jack on the computer Page 41 Using a microphone to record sound You can record messages memos etc by connecting a microphone to the Microphone jack Z on your computer To record from a microphone 1 Double click the Volume icon Bon the Windowse taskbar The Volume Control window appears 2 From the Options menu click Properties The Properties dialog box appears 3 Click to select the Recording option in the Adjust volume for box and click OK The Recording Control window appears 4 Click the Select check box at the bottom of the Microphone column if it is not already selected Close the Recording Control window 5 Click Start and select All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder The Sound Sound Recorder window appears For help using Sound Recorder click Help in the Sound Recorder window To adjust the volume for recording sound You can only adjust the volume for recording in the Recording Control window 1 Right click the Vol

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