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Sony VGC-V620G User's Guide

1. lt bP 14 Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Indicator Functions Power llluminates in green when the power of the computer is on illuminates in orange when the computer is in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Memory Stick lt llluminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Optical disc drive llluminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc When the indicator is off the optical disc is not being used llluminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer Hard disk O when this indicator is on WIRELESS LAN llluminates when the wireless LAN function is running lt gt 15 Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord The computer s power cord must be plugged into an AC power source such as an AC wall outlet surge protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse To connect the power cord 1 Insert the power cord into the AC In port 1 on the back panel of the computer 2 Pass the power cord cable over the power cord hook 2 located next to the AC In port 3 In
2. 3 Standby button See Using Special function Buttons page 38 4 Fn key Use the Fn key with the function keys to perform certain tasks These tasks vary among software programs 5 Windows key The Microsoft Windows key displays the Start menu Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the taskbar 6 Pointing device and buttons Use the input area to move the pointer on the computer screen The left and right buttons provide the same functions as wireless mouse buttons 7 Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain software programs Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button 8 Direction arrows The y and arrow keys move the pointer on the computer screen 9 Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations Press the Num Lock key to enable the numeric keypad function Press the Num Lock key again to disable the numeric keypad lt gt 21 Using Your VAIO Computer 1 Keyboard feet Extend to adjust the keyboard height 2 CONNECT button Press to enable the keyboard to communicate with the main unit 3 Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries gt 22 Using Your VAIO Computer VGC V617G V600MG _ 2 3 Function keys The 12 funct
3. Ay WLAN uses the IEEE802 11b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and Access Points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE802 11a standard and the ones using the IEEE802 11b or g standard cannot communicate because the frequencies are different IEEE802 11b The standard speed is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up IEEE802 11a g The standard speed is 54 Mbps or about 5 times faster than a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE802 11b standard 69 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc netwo
4. Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Office Small Business Edition Trial Version Office Student and Teacher Edition Trial Version Microsoft Corp A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com MoodLogic MoodLogic Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www moodlogic com support E mail help moodlogic com Support Options Netscape Internet Service AOL Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http isp netscape com help Telephone 866 541 8233 Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www symantec com techsupp PictureGear Studio Sony Electronics Inc PictureGear Studio still image management software displays still images from your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera The still images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder create your own photo albums and make prints A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 QA For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http kdb sony latin com Support Options Quattro Pro Corel Corporation A
5. Q If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive Q If you notice condensation on the computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction A Make sure your computer is running on AC power supply and try the disc again What should do if cannot write to CD Q Do not launch any software application or allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver O Do not use the keyboard A Do not use a CD R RW disc that has a label affixed to it This could cause a write error or other damage What should I do if cannot write to DVD A Are you using the correct DVD recordable media Q Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your computer s built in DVD recorder DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work A The preinstalled software on your computer does not support copying DVD movies Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal Troubleshooting Display Why did the computer screen LCD go blank A Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If th
6. The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the computer is not used for more than 20 minutes it will enter Standby mode To avoid this you can change the Standby mode settings 96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Hold down the Shift key and click Hibernate To return to Normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically If you do not use the computer for a long period of time put your computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off lt bP 97 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precisi
7. 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see On Handling Discs page 114 for instructions on how to clean it What should do if the drive tray won t open Q Make sure the computer is on Q Press the drive eject button on the optical disc drive A If the drive eject button does not work click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu A If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button A Try restarting your computer Troubleshooting What should I do if the optical disc drive isn t playing my CD or DVD properly 1 2 3 Q Make sure the disc was inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing up Q Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions A If the CD or DVD is dirty or damaged the computer will stop responding Follow these steps Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager window Remove the CD or DVD from the optical disc drive Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 114 for instructions Q If you are playing a CD or
8. 58 Using Your VAIO Computer lt gt 59 Using Your VAIO Computer A If you remove the PC Card from the computer when it is still turned on your system could malfunction and you might lose any unsaved data Before you remove the PC Card click the PC Card icon on the taskbar and close the card Close any applications that use the PC Card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost lt gt 60 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your VAIO computer supports the Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage For the latest information on Memory Stick media visit the Sony online support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada or at http kdb sony latin com for customers in Latin American countries or areas Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick media When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be re
9. page 14 Headphones jack page 76 Microphone jack page 80 i LINK IEEE1394 S400 port page 85 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 81 CONNECT button page 19 page 33 WIRELESS LAN indicator page 14 WIRELESS LAN switch page 68 AC In port page 15 16 Power cord hook page 15 3 co 00 N o gt or a ro y y N c5 py gt my C 1 1 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick Pro high speed and high capacity capabilities Supports high full low speeds lt gt 13 Getting Started Bottom Slide the back panel cover up to access these ports and jacks Audio In jack page 47 S Video In jack page 47 VHF UHF port page 47 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 85 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 81 Network Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 87 Modem port page 67 S PDIF Optical Out port for connecting digital equipment such as an AV amplifier 9 Line In jack for connecting audio equipment Supports high full low speeds Ou Ej Oo
10. 23 Using Your VAIO Computer 1 Keyboard feet Extend to adjust the keyboard height 2 Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries 3 CONNECT button Press to enable the keyboard to communicate with the main unit lt gt 24 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard you must enable communications between the computer and the keyboard Two or four AA batteries depending on the model you purchased are supplied with your computer for use in the wireless keyboard To maintain good communication operate your wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard approximately 32 feet 10 m for VGC V620G or 2 5 feet 80 cm for VGC V617G V600MG from the main unit Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button located on the right panel of the computer first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the keyboard Avoid using radio controlled toys or equipment CB radios and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing your keyboard to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless keyboard as this may create interference causing your keyboard to stop working properly Do not mix old used and new batteries when replacing ba
11. DVD and cannot hear sound follow these steps a a a una y Double click the Volume icon on the Taskbar Notification area and click to cancel the Volume Control Mute All and Wave 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 and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click 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 appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers Double click the optical disc drive device to open the submenu Troubleshooting 6 Double click the listed drive and select the Properties tab 7 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not selected You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 8 Click OK to close the window Q Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction
12. Options Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 QA For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http kdb sony latin com DVgate Plus Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 QA For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http kdb sony latin com Support Options Google Toolbar Google Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http toolbar google com help html
13. Source cocido lite aldo 111 On Handling Your Compute aus o a aa 112 On Handling Floppy DISKS uti a A tee 113 Olia Tae SADI Ee aE EAEE A A dd Caden 114 On Using Headphone Si srania a lt needed vey delve eee deed dra epee dines eave lun beet e E a 114 On Handling Memory Stick Media SH TH HH HH HE KT 115 On Handling the Hard Disk lt 1 1311111111191 KH TH HH HT KH enana iaai aet 116 ONLO Tro blesh oting serasa aiii t T AATE a ER A NA EEEO A let AEAN E EONA AEA a AATRE NEEE NEARNE E EERDE 117 COMPUTER 222 0010260 A AA ENE A E de 118 System GE CU V a Alan 124 deu lo os 126 NA O O 128 CDs MAD UDS iii A A A ee ec eee 130 DEI sete CC A O acc 133 E 134 MiGrOPRONG a ed 135 MOUSE o A E a Aa 136 O NO 137 POINTING DOVICE a A A ta 138 Keyboard A A 140 FIOPPy DISKS cistitis ld 141 PG Cadrete 142 AUS A o e ai v5 avst 143 Memory Stick Mediassa c cu n c g ng c0 11139384460 ese dd ad uence 144 A A vn 222261 1211060 eee cane H c NI n4 Eana dc k4 I Laa Ka Baa a LEA aE SN Tag CAI k c4 1K se reaver v c t 145 SUPPOMOPtlONns G2 2201122168850 000 0 he Greeti winches atin tl eed diet aati a dna aides artes 146 Sony Support Informatio caxo a aia 146 Program Support Informations anseo eaa a plata ESAR 149 Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined l
14. System Properties window remove the software driver and then reinstall it Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on use Do not carry your computer while touching the head of a PC Card because pressure or shock may damage the connector pins You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove a PC Card a a on 0 9 Z To remove a PC Card when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device Click OK Click Close Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pops out 10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot 11 If the PC Card release button is still out push it back in lt gt
15. Y key to select Load Setup Defaults Press the Enter key The Load Setup Defaults window appears 5 Select OK and press the Enter key Select Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key The Save configuration changes and exit now window appears 7 Select OK and press the Enter key The computer restarts If this occurs on a regular basis contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site What should I do if the power indicator Green lights but my screen does not display anything when I turn on my computer If nothing still appears on your screen after a while 1 Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If nothing still appears on your screen unplug the power cord and leave your computer for about a minute Then plug in the power cord and turn on your computer again Troubleshooting What should do if the message Operating system not found appears when my computer starts and why won t Windows start Q Make sure the computer does not have a non bootable CD or DVD in the optical disc drive if applicable A If a non bootable media is in the drive 1 Remove the media 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft Windows operating system starts properly Q If the Windows operating system still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BI
16. appear In the Security Warning window click Yes to install and run Windows Update In the Microsoft Windows Update window select Express Install or Custom Install and follow the on screen instructions How do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated You can keep the preinstalled Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the Taskbar notification area If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appear 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon again The Norton Internet Security window appears If you have previously registered this antivirus software the Norton Internet Security window automatically appears Click Live Update located near the top of the window Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates Troubleshooting Internet Why doesn t my modem work Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem port 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 A
17. area as well as the type of connection available One primary cable to connect your computer to a TV cable or antenna is the TV coaxial cable supplied with your computer One end connects to the computer s VHF UHF port and the other end connects to the cable service access or antenna Note that you need to slide the back panel cover up to access the VHF UHF port EAN D 1 TV coaxial cable lt gt 49 Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to standard cable access CATV To connect in CATV mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable 1 supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the VHF UHF port 3 on the computer To connect in CATV mode Option 2 1 Connect the two metal hooks on the 75 ohm 300 ohm RCA transformer cable 1 optional to your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable 3 supplied from the transformer end of the RCA transformer cable to the VHF UHF port 4 on the computer i lt gt 50 Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to a standard antenna You can connect your computer to an indoor outdoor antenna system using Option 1 or Option 2 from the previous section Connecting to standard cable access CATV page 49 Depending on the type of antenna system in your home your connection may requir
18. computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Ln If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your computer Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports lt gt 42 Using Your VAIO Computer Optical disc drive Plays Records to CD ROM CD CD R and CD RW CD RW CD CD R and CD RW CD R and CD RW CD RW DVD ROM CD CD R and CD RW DVD and most DVD R and DVD RW CD R and CD RW DVD RW CD CD R and CD RW CD R and CD RW DVD DVD R and DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW CD CD R and CD RW CD R and CD RW DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer and DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer and DVD RW On selected models only This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side Please be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to th
19. drive VAIO Zone enables you to record video and slide shows of pictures to DVD On VAIO computer models with a built in TV tuner VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder enabling you to record TV programs and burn them to DVD A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 QA For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http kdb sony latin com WinDVD for VAIO InterVideo Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com sp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 WordPerfect Corel Corporation A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www corel com
20. not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears 2 Click Next If the Location Information window appears follow the on screen instructions If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 4 Follow the on screen instructions o 68 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a powerful network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a local area network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings You can communicate without an Access Point which means that you can communicate between a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an Access Point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure
21. of your computer A If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Q Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer A Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity A Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Oooooodoo A Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots AU The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur Q Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Precautions A If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer I
22. point to Send To and click the optical disc drive name A Drag the file s or folder s onto the optical disc drive icon in the Files Stored on This Computer panel 4 Close Windows Explorer 5 Click Start and then My Computer Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with the file s or folder s you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD 7 Inthe CD Writing Tasks box click Write these files to CD 8 Follow the instructions in the CD Writing Wizard The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc lt bP 46 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs 2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start and point to All Programs 4 Select a DVD software program to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD software program Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a DVD R or DVD RW 1 2 3 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive Click Start and point to All Programs Select a DVD software program you want to use from the submenu For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD software program lt gt 47 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer is
23. tells you which mode the computer is in Power indicator Mode Green Computer is in Normal mode on Amber Computer is in Standby mode No light Computer is turned off or in Hibernate mode lt gt 93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer To set the timer for your computer to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain amount of time click Start and Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options and then change the settings under Power Schemes lt gt 94 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk lt gt 95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Stand By A Alternatively you can press the Standby button on the keyboard to put your computer in Standby mode To return to Normal mode Press any key If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically You will lose any unsaved data When the computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc
24. 4 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Q Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD 1 Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code of your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive 2 lfnothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a CD program such as the SonicStage software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option lt bP 45 Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To determine which type of CD your computer supports see Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs page 42 To copy files to a CD RW or CD R 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc into the optical disc drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy and either Q Right click the file s or folder s
25. 55 Using Your VAIO Computer The video cable adapter supplied can be used with a video cable optional to connect your set top box to the computer s S Video In jack lt bP 56 Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the label facing toward the front of the computer 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar lt bP 57 Using Your VAIO Computer Ln Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Restarting will restore the original state of the computer While the card is inserted your computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode We recommend that you remove the card before your computer enters Hibernate mode Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with your computer Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the
26. For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www corel com Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intuit com support quicken RecordNow Sonic Solutions A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support sonic com Support Options SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http kdb sony latin com SonicStage Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CD R or CD RW discs or audio files in WAV format A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 QU For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http kdb sony latin com Support Options SpySubtract InterMute Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intermute com support htm VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s s
27. Guide Before Use Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations A Position of your computer Place the display directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in aneutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard pointing device or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards Before Use l Viewing angle of the display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well A Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Q Ventilation Make sure you leave at least 10 in
28. INK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software A On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder shown here is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK connection lt gt 87 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks via an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of an optional network cable to the Network Ethernet port on the bottom panel of your computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network see your Network Administrator A You need to slide the back panel cover up to access the network Ethernet port A Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings gt 88 Using Peripheral Devices Network and telephone lines cannot be connected to the Network Ethernet port on your computer If the following connectors are connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connectors may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines mul
29. OS 1 lfthere is a CD or DVD in the optical disc drive remove it Turn off the computer Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer Restart the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears a gt ON o Press the gt key to select the Exit menu Press the Y key to select Load Setup Defaults Press the Enter key The Load Setup Defaults window appears 9 Select OK and press the Enter key 10 Select Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key The Save configuration changes and exit now window appears 11 Select OK and press the Enter key The computer restarts Troubleshooting What should do if my computer or software stops responding Q Itis best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windows Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Q Click Start point to Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off A If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu When the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down A If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Q If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously
30. RAER y EAEAN Aa aPN Ha TH ke AEAEE ENE E Ea KEE 75 Connecting External Speakers iia A ca eee a ae atA 76 Using the Remote Command6r 111211 HH HH HH KT TT 77 Connecting an External Microphone L1 KH TH KH HH HH KH HT 80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviGce L LH HT HH HH KH H 81 Connecting a Printen sarerea miae ame d tet Ge s E 1 A et eevee tegen tui ao 0585 c endive tee di 84 Connecting an i LINK Device 11112111 11 1n HH HH HH KH HT KT TH 85 Connecting to a NGIWOFKE LAN ss z c 20101222011 012012185 810012131856x203y815643518 51555083 g5x snd y5Ep4sss 4S E8 ksn tgyn du 2b 1211284 n6 4s 18t x co 87 Customizing Your VAIO COMPU E sti ta led aed weet eee A eos 89 Setting NS PassWord iii A dr 90 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Cern r c1 seers eeeaee scenes HH HH KH KH 92 Using the Power Saving MOdes 1 ST RR HH KT KH Tp 93 Upgrading Your VAIO CompUI r a a a a aa TH HH HH TT HH 97 Adding and Removing Memory c TH H HH H H HT HT He 98 EIGGGULIOFIS S 222 17007 0702012100 etree A e e lo Steet o a c c t v 109 On Handling the LCD Screen iin HH TH H KH KH KH HH HH TH HH TH TH H 110 On Using the POWER
31. Using the Mouse page 33 Using Special function Buttons page 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 39 Using the TV Function page 47 Using PC Cards page 56 Using the Memory Stick Media page 60 Using the Internet page 67 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 68 OOOCOODOOCODCODSO lt bP 19 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your computer comes with a wireless keyboard You can place the keyboard anywhere you find comfortable within a range of approximately 32 feet 10 m for VGC V620G or 2 5 feet 80 cm for VGC V617G V600MG from the main unit For more information on the standard keys see Windows Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link VGC V620G OD ED 4 The above illustration shows the keyboard delivered with the models that are available in USA and Canada The keyboard for the models available in Latin American countries and areas appears different from the above lt gt 20 Using Your VAIO Computer 1 Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key varies among software programs 2 POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on and off the wireless keyboard
32. WATTS User Guide Personal Computer VGC V series SONY ONLO Contents Before US A ee Re 5 DOCU MENO E pieces A A A A AS 5 Ergonomic Considerations Si A A T il cee ai 7 Getting Ma A a Sao 9 Locating Controls and Ports civic iii a A detec 10 About the Indicator Lights oooonnoccccnnnnnoccccnnnnoccnnnnnnnnccnnn nono A HH E RAT 14 Connecting the Power Cord ider 2s ia ea t ki 6v n t tito caia 15 Shutting Down Your Computer Saf 6ly LH HH HH kh HH HH KH KT KH TH HH TH HH TH 17 Using Your VAIO Computer c1 SH TH TH HH HH HH KH HT TH HH 18 Using the K y O8afdl lt 22222410006 a bel Lone seek cance cheb x bee BERG LE eee TK t ad 19 Using the Pointing Device on Selected Models Only lt 1 ST TH KH cnn ronca cnn cnn narran car rra 31 USING the MOUSE oia A a ns 33 Using Special function Buttons tit A a des 38 Using the Optical Disc Dive as den 1610 661016 a aae aaae a aea a A NAE aSa R aS Ne A aA aE che teava dr diia 39 Using the TV FUNCION aisir 2225 222660 200 1 1y 0n v hi n E AE EEE ad A 47 WSiInNG PG Cards R E E A T ATA A EA 56 Using the Memory Stick Media ooonococincnconicncnnncccnnncnnnnnrnncnnnnn ronca HH HH HE kh 60 Using the Inter eta mstcosta ratita 67 Using Wireless LAN WLAN vo coat alt 68 ONLO Using Peripheral Devices ccoo aaia ANE 1 c1 v TH cu TH ki x8 TH K
33. You can turn off the computer from the Windows Task Manager Q Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may cause loss of data 1 Remove the power cord A Try reinstalling the software A Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Troubleshooting 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 2 Press the U key 3 Press the R key to select restart 3 If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager or Windows Security window appears 2 When the Windows Task Manager window appears press and release the Alt key to highlight the menu bar press the gt key to select Shut Down and then follow step 3 and 4 When the Windows Security window appears press the S key to shut down 3 Press the Enter key 4 Press the R key to select restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press and hold the Windows key and
34. a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit the Sony online support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada or http kdb sony latin com for customers in Latin American countries or areas Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information You can also right click the VAIO Update icon on the Taskbar Notification area and select Go to VAIO Web Support to open the support web site For users in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site you may call Sony directly In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services please have the following information readily available 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the laptops and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on th
35. ad from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch lt gt 61 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media There are two ways you can insert a Memory Stick media into your computer A Using the Memory Stick media slot A Using a PC Card slot To do this you need an optional PC Card adapter You can only insert one Memory Stick media at a time lt gt 62 Using Your VAIO Computer To insert a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing toward the front of your computer and insert it into the Memory Stick media slot in the direction of the arrow 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer gt 63 Using Your VAIO Computer Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if it does not insert smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media improperly may dama
36. andby mode Press the power button or the Standby button briefly to resume normal operation S buttons Si 2 S3 S Press to activate specific applications You can also link to these shortcut buttons another action that you execute often See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 92 Brightness buttons Press increase or decrease the brightness of the computer screen aK Mute buttons Press to turn off speaker sound Press again to restore sound Volume control buttons SA E o Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume lt gt 39 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out lt bP 40 Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Slide a disc from the right onto the disc tray and place it in the middle of the tray with the label facing toward the front of the computer until the disc clicks into place The disc tray is equipped with components sensitive to static electricity on its back Keep your fingers away from those components when placing a disc on the tray lt gt 41 Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc when the
37. autions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk Ovovovov wv Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada or at http kdb sony latin com for customers in Latin American countries or areas a DOCDODODODDODODODDCDOLDO JO Computer page 118 System Security page 124 Internet page 126 Networking page 128 CDs and DVDs page 130 Display page 133 Printing page 134 Mi
38. by 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 Why can t I insert my PC Card Q Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a PC Card page 56 for more information A You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer Check the manual that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use lt gt 143 Troubleshooting Audio Video Why can t use the DV camera recorder You may not be able to use the DV camera recorder and the message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may appear because the i LINK cable is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer or camera Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 85 for more information i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility an
39. ches 25 cm of space behind and on each side of the main unit When you lift the computer grasp the computer on both sides holding the bottom edges firmly Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 10 About the Indicator Lights page 14 Connecting the Power Cord page 15 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 17 Oooo lt bP 10 Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Front Infrared receiver VGC V620G only page 77 Hard disk drive indicator page 14 Memory Stick media indicator page 14 Power indicator page 14 Stereo speakers Infrared receiver VGC V617G V600MG only page 77 O a a 10 ro 11 Getting Started Back 1 Back panel cover removable page 100 2 Back panel cover release tab page 101 3 Cable guides lt gt 12 Getting Started Right PC Card slot page 56 Power button Memory Stick media slot page 60 Optical disc drive page 39 Manual eject hole page 130 Drive eject button page 39 Optical disc drive indicator
40. crophone page 135 Mouse page 136 Speakers page 137 Pointing Device page 138 Keyboard page 140 Floppy Disks page 141 PC Cards page 142 Audio Video page 143 Memory Stick Media page 144 Peripherals page 145 Troubleshooting lt gt 118 Troubleshooting Computer What should I do if my computer won t start a a DOODO 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 optical disc 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 Confirm that the built in monitor is plugged into an appropriate power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Remove any extra memory modules you may have inserted since purchase Confirm that the computer is not in Standby mode by pressing any key on the keyboard lt gt 119 Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts If the message Press F2 to setup appears at the bottom of the screen 1 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears 2 Press the gt key to select the Exit menu 3 Press the
41. d required operating conditions lt gt 144 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Why can t open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media 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 Formatthe Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting a Memory Stick Media page 65 Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Q Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MagicGate Memory Stick media A Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders Q Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources 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 Troubleshooting Peripherals What should do if cannot connect a USB device a If applicable check the USB device is switched on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digita
42. e CD Standard Due to the multiple formats of discs now available when buying pre recorded or blank discs for use with a Sony VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc lt gt 43 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc Q To make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc drive you need to close the session when you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data onto a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause the computer to malfunction When using your software application to burn discs make sure you ex
43. e a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer optional to connect your computer and the indoor outdoor antenna system A If you are connecting to an indoor outdoor antenna you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception Move the antenna cable away from other power sources or connectors to reduce reception interference Your computer is supplied with certain audio and video cables Depending on your in home cable access you may require extra cables adapters or connection equipment not supplied with your computer To connect in terrestrial mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 optional to your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 optional 2 Connect the coaxial cable feed connector 4 optional to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 3 Connect the TV coaxial cable 5 supplied from the feed connector 4 to the VHF UHF port 6 on the computer N gt 51 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in terrestrial mode Option 2 1 Connect one end of the antenna s 300 ohm twin lead cable 1 to the screw type grips at your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to the grips on the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 2 Connect the coaxial cable feed connector 4 optional to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 3 Connect the TV coaxial cable 5 supplied from the feed connector 4 to t
44. e computer is in Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using the Power Saving Modes page 93 for more information U 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 What should I do if the screen is dark A Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten the screen VGC V620G Q Press the Brightness button VGC V617G V600MG What should I do if the brightness of the screen changes The brightness of your screen when adjusted with the Brightness button VGC V617G V600MG only and the Fn F5 F6 keys VGC V620G only is temporary Troubleshooting Printing Why can t I print a document a a a 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 Windows operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the manual 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 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Printers a
45. e desktops 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back of the laptops and on the back of the CPU on the desktops the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing you the problem 5 A brief description of the problem lt bP 148 Support Options In order to contact a Sony technical support representative please call the following numbers A In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 A In Mexico In Mexico City 2122 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 715 4331 A In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 A In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 221 6699 A In Chile Sony answers 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 Q In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 lt gt 149 Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Adobe Photoshop Elements Photoshop Album Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 America Online Broadband or Dial Up AOL Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Instant Messenger AOL Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aim com Support
46. e of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Deploying IEEE802 11b and IEEE802 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed lt bP 75 Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on your unit Connecting External Speakers page 76 Using the Remote Commander page 77 Connecting an External Microphone page 80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 81 Connecting a Printer page 84 Connecting an i LINK Device page 85 Connecting to a Network LAN page 87 DOCUODODODO OU gt 76 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 Q 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on A Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks
47. e properly the batteries may need to be replaced If your wireless keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage If you want to put the keyboard in a more ergonomical position open the keyboard feet gt 30 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key VGC V620G only Combinations Feature Functions Turns on and off the built in speakers and the headphones Fn 2 F2 speaker switch Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 and then 4 or gt or keep pressing Fn F4 To decrease volume press Fn F3 and then or or keep pressing Fn F3 Fn 4 F3 F4 speaker volume Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press Fn F6 and then 4 or gt or keep pressing Fn F6 To decrease lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then or 4 or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn F5 F6 brightness control A Some functions are not available until Windows is launched lt bP 31 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device on Selected Models Only The keyboard delivered with VGC V620G features a pointing device 1 which controls the cursor on the computer screen You can point to select and drag objects on the screen using the built in pointing device Ck lt ZO Action Description Poin
48. eading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Documentation Your Documentation contains printed information and user guides to read on your computer Printed Documentation Q Welcome mat Contains overview of connections setting up information etc Q Safety information Contains safety guidelines and owner information Non printed Documentation A User Guide this manual Contains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems A Specifications The online Specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications sheet 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada or at http kdb sony latin com for customers in Latin American countries or areas Before Use A VAIO Recovery Options Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this online software information 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center 2 Click the Categories tab and then the Documentation folder 3 Click Recovery
49. eless access points are not used at the bottom of the screen Click OK Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks Click Advanced The Advanced window appears Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button Click Close Click OK Your computer is ready to communicate with another computer lt gt 71 Using Your VAIO Computer If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure 2 Hexadecimal A number representation using the digits 0 9 with their usual meaning plus the letters A F or a f to represent hexadecimal digits with values of decimal 10 to 15 An ad hoc network does not support WPA To disconnect from a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 4 Inthe right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears 5 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced window appears 7 Click to select Any available network access point preferred and cl
50. equipped with a TV tuner board In combination with Sony s VAIO Zone software the TV tuner board allows you to Watch record and play back analog broadcasted cable and terrestrial TV programs all by remote control Digitize analog video and audio using the S video or composite and audio inputs Manage your video units capsules preview them and create multiple folders Suspend viewing TV time shifting a a a A Set up a timer to record channels at a repeated time a a Stream your recorded TV contents via Ethernet or WLAN to connected PCs Z Sony cannot guarantee the streaming of recorded content if it is beyond a certain level of high quality To use the VAIO Zone software you need to connect your computer and TV and click Start and then VAIO Zone When starting the VAIO Zone software for the first time the VAIO Zone setup wizard opens automatically and prompts you to set up your TV channel source and establish the listings for your local TV program guide Follow the on screen instructions For details on using the software and the remote commander please see the help file in the VAIO Zone software lt gt 48 Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections The best method of connecting your computer system TV monitor or display and cable service access depends on the type of cable connection available in your home TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in your
51. es are communicating via the access point A If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information How do l avoid data transfer interruptions Q When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Q Move the computer closer to the access point Q Make sure the access point connection is intact A Change the access point channel See your access point manual for more information What are channels AU Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices A If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in your access point instructions When change the encryption key the network connection stops What should do Two computers with built in wireless LAN may loose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps
52. ge the computer A Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media For more information on Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick web site at http www memorystick com en lt gt 64 Using Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Contents Depending on the model you purchased the Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Stick media From this window you can choose to view print copy or organize your images or data stored on the Memory Stick media If the Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert the Memory Stick media follow these steps To view the contents 1 Click Start and then My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click Memory Stick The Memory Stick window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media lt gt 65 Using Your VAIO Computer Formatting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it If you need to reformat Memory Stick media use the Memory Stick Formatter software that is provided with the media For more information about using Memory Stick Formatter see the Memory Stick Formatter help file Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Back up important data before formatting the media To format a Memory Stick media 1 Click Start point to All Programs Me
53. he VHF UHF port 6 on the computer 4 5 B q sas h 3 lt Pe 52 Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set top box STB You can connect your computer to cable service access that uses a set top box cable or satellite When using the set top box STB setup you can only change channels through the STB using its controls or supplied remote commander When using the STB setup A A standard TV remote control cannot be used to change TV channels You can use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel out number channel 3 4 etc or direct video input specified by your cable or satellite service provider A You may be able to use a universal remote control or commander to change TV channels if the device is able to control the STB lt gt 53 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 optional to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF IN jack on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 Connect a second TV coaxial cable 4 optional to the VHF UHF OUT jack on your STB unit 3 Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter device 5 optional Connect a third TV coaxial cable 6 supplied to the double connection end of the splitter device 5 Connect the other end
54. hortcut keys A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 UA For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http kdb sony latin com VAIO Control Center Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Control Center provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO personal computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 QU For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http kdb sony latin com Support Options VAIO Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Components is a software plug in for Adobe Premiere software that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder QO For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http kdb sony latin com VAIO Media Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless ne
55. ick Close 8 Click OK 9 Click Close 10 Turn off the WIRELESS LAN switch lt gt 72 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point for example the Sony Access Point The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range To connect to a wireless network Use the VAIO Wireless Utility to guide you through the set up process and provide you with more detailed information about wireless connections 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information 2 Turn on the WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up 3 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Wireless Utility The VAIO Wireless Utility appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions lt gt 73 Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect from a wireless network A Turn off the WIRELESS LAN switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Z The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters lt gt 74 Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN Channel Selec
56. ifting the edge of the memory cover and then remove the memory cover 8 Locate the memory module s you wish to remove 9 Push down on the latches 1 located on both sides of the module to gently eject it from the slot Upgrading Your VAIO Computer To install a memory module 1 Remove the memory module from its anti static package handling it by the edges 2 Locate the center notch 1 on the bottom edge of the memory module and align it to the center notch in the open module slot 3 Firmly insert the lower edge of the module 2 into the slot by pressing down evenly against the module s upper corners 4 The side latches 3 snap into position holding the memory module in place To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot move the side latches slightly outward to relieve pressure The module is properly inserted when the side latches click into place 7 Place the back panel cover against the computer aligning it to the tracks on each side 1 lt bP 107 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Gently slide the back cover onto the computer until it gently snaps into place Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 2 3 4 Turn on the computer Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center Double click the System Information folder in the VAIO Control Cente
57. ion keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform certain tasks The task associated with each function See key varies among software programs aE E ele de 2 Special function buttons gt Tr T gt ost See Using Special function Buttons page 38 E f fP F P F l r1 a 5 7 3 Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic A math calculations Press the Num Lock key to enable the ES numeric keypad function Press the Num Lock key again to disable the numeric keypad 4 Fn key Use the Fn key with the function keys to perform certain tasks These tasks vary among software programs 5 Windows key 4 5 6 7 The Microsoft Windows key displays the Start menu Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the taskbar Caps Lock UNIO 4 The above illustration shows the keyboard delivered with the models that are available in 6 Applications key USA and Canada The keyboard for the models available in Latin American countries and The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain areas appears different from the above software programs Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button 7 Direction arrows The y and arrow keys move the pointer on the computer screen lt gt
58. it and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not switch power modes while using the pre installed software and while using the CD burning software Never put stickers on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably OoOoOOoOoOOUODODO Some DVD players and computer s DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created by the VAIO Zone software Ln Ultra speed CD RW is supported Supports writing to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW version 1 1 1 2 Supports 8cm disc reading but does not support 8cm disc writing Because the maximum writing speed to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is 2 4x speed it may take a while to finish writing to such discs See the online Specifications sheet for more information on the optical disc drive lt gt 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should follow these recommendations 1 You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the VAIO Zone software See the help file on the VAIO Zone software for details Q Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie 1 Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause the computer to malfunction 1 Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before playing a disc A Some discs recorded at 20 or 2
59. ke sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that accompanied the speakers for more information Why can t hear sound from my speakers a a a If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See that program s help guide for more information Your speakers may be set to mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled Check the volume controls in Windows Troubleshooting Pointing Device What should I do if the pointing device does not work QO Try restarting your computer Follow these steps 1 2 3 Press the Windows key Press the U key The Turn off computer window opens Press the R key to restart the computer If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1 2 3 4 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears Press and release the Alt key to highlight the menu bar and press the gt key to select Shut Down Press the Enter key Press the R key to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed You may have disabled the pointing device with
60. l camera check the battery is charged If you are using a printer check the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet Try using a different USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Check the manual provided with the USB device You may need to install software before you connect the device Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test that the port is working at all USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub lt gt 146 Support Options Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen User Guide this manual and the printed Welcome mat provide detailed information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may come with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk as on screen Help files You can find the Help files from the Help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with
61. less mouse within the distance limitations of the mouse approximately 32 feet 10 m for VGC V620G or 2 5 feet 80 cm for VGC V617G V600MG from the main unit Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button located on the right panel of the computer first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the mouse Avoid using radio controlled toys or equipment CB radios and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing your mouse to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse as this may create interference causing your mouse to stop working properly Do not mix old used and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse Always use the same type and manufacture of battery Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries Using incompatible batteries or mixing used new or different types of batteries can damage the mouse lt bP 35 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless mouse 1 Insert the two specific AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown y 2 Turn on the computer 3 Press the CONNECT button 1 on the computer 36 Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn over the wireless mouse slide the power switch to the ON position and press the CONNECT button Communication between the wireless mouse and the computer should now be es
62. ll preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure that the modem is the only device connected to your phone line CODODD O Q Check the following setting 1 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Phone and Modem Options On the Modems tab check that your modem is listed On the Dialing Rules tab check the location information is correct a gt WO N Troubleshooting Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 92 V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps A Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise A If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems Q If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems A Ifyou have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line Troubleshooting Networking Why can t my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point A Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your co
63. meric characters long Z The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn on your computer or display the BIOS setup screen 5 Select Password Check under Security Press the Enter bar to change the setting from Setup to Always 6 Press the Esc key 7 Use the or gt key to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen confirm that OK is selected and then press the Enter key lt gt 91 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Password To change or remove the password 1 2 3 Turn on your computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears Enter the current password for Enter Current Password The BIOS setup screen appears Use the or gt key to select Security on the Boot menu to display another screen select Change Supervisor Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter a new password twice and press the Enter key To remove the password leave Enter Password blank and press the Enter key Press the Esc key Use the lt or gt key to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen confirm that OK is selected and then press the Enter key lt gt 92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to consult system informati
64. mory Stick Utility and click Memory Stick Formatter The Memory Stick Formatter window appears Click Start Format and follow the on screen instructions After formatting click Exit 66 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Check that the Memory Stick media indicator is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick media indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media lt bP 67 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line via a telephone cable supplied with VGC V600MG only Once you set up your telephone cable you re ready to connect to the Internet Note that you need to slide the back panel cover up to access the modem port 3 To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port r on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 II a 2 1 A Your computer does
65. mputer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure the WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the Wireless indicator is lit on the computer U Make sure power to the access point is on Q Check the following setting Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection Click Properties Click the Wireless Network tab Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks NO i AO DN Q Make sure the encryption key is correct Why can t access the Internet Check the access point settings See 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 Oov vo Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow A The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using A If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devic
66. n the VAIO Zone software Press ENTER to activate the selection CONTROLS button Press to display the playback controls in the VAIO Zone software Press again to hide the playback controls CHANNEL button Press to change channels automatically no number input required For details on using the software and the remote commander please see the help file in the VAIO Zone software mm lt gt 79 Using Peripheral Devices Before You Use the Remote Commander Insert two AA batteries supplied into the remote control as shown below Do not mix old used and new batteries when replacing batteries in the remote control Always use the same type and manufacture of battery do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries Using incompatible batteries or mixing used and new batteries or different types of batteries can damage the remote control A If your remote control does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced When your remote control is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Verify the infrared receiver on the computer s front panel is free of obstructions that may prevent proper operation gt 80 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone Plug
67. n this case allow at least one hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer A To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly On Handling Floppy Disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep the floppy disk away from any liquid Do not let the floppy disk get wet When you are not using the floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case VD EU O If the floppy disk comes with a label make sure that the label is properly attached If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk lt gt 114 Precautions On Handling Discs a a a a Do not touch the surface of the disc Do nat drop or bend the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially a
68. nd Faxes Right click an unused printer and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel N I gt WO DN Troubleshooting 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 on the computer Troubleshooting Mouse What should I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Q Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Q Press the CONNECT button on the mouse and the computer to re establish the connection between the two devices What should I do if the pointer doesn t move when I use the mouse Q Make sure another mouse is not installed A Ifyou are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer A If you still cannot use the pointer restart the computer You can restart the computer three different ways OU Press the Windows key and press the U key When the Turn off computer window appears press the R key Q Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight the menu bar and press the gt key to select Shut Down Press the En
69. nnection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from the computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart a gt ORN Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive Q 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 lt gt 142 Troubleshooting PC Cards Why doesn t my PC Card work Q Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting a PC Card page 56 for more information Q Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Q See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Stand
70. o not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity QO Handle the memory module with care To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers do not touch the edges of the components and circuit boards inside your computer DOCODODODO DU Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To remove a memory module 1 Shut down and unplug your computer and then disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Gently place the main unit on a flat and stable surface with the LCD screen facing down Use caution when placing the LCD screen face down on a table or other flat surface The work surface must be free of dirt or debris that may damage the screen 3 Slide the back panel cover up until it stops Pe 101 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 4 Press and hold the back panel cover release tab indicated by the arrow and slide the back panel cover further up Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Liftthe back panel cover away from the unit to remove 6 Remove the screws on the memory cover 1 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Disengage the memory cover tabs from the slots on the computer by l
71. on and specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears Control item Description System Information Displays the information about your operating system the hardware configuration and software information Initial Setting You can specify the order in which the system checks for devices containing a bootable system when it starts Built in Pointing Device You can enable or disable the built in pointing device S Button VGC V617G V600MG only You can change the functions assigned to the computer s S buttons Available pre defined assignments are as follows Muting Stand by Hibernate Max Brightness External Display Launch Application VAIO Zone SSMS Audio Filter Multiple Monitors 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed For more information about each option click Help on the VAIO Control Center window to display the help file Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a limited user Using the 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 The color of the power indicator light behind the power button
72. on components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee due to mishandling we recommend that A You contact your dealer to install a new memory module A You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer A You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer refer to the online Specifications sheet For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages The number of available slots depends on the configuration of your computer Notes on adding removing memory modules O Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty A Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by your computer or Windows becomes unstable contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module QO Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a mem
73. on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks lt gt 77 Using Peripheral Devices Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is delivered with your computer for extended use of the VAIO Zone software Point the remote commander to the infrared receiver on your computer for remote operations See Front page 10 for the location of the infrared receiver on your model 1 Mute button 1 10 Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound 2 Channel number buttons 0 9 2 Press to select specific channels Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection 3 11 3 JUMP button Press to go to the previous channel Press again to return to the 12 current channel 4 13 4 LIVE TV button Press to watch current TV programming 5 14 5 RECD TV button ress to start playback o programs recorded with the 6 15 P t layback of TV prog ded with the VAIO 16 Zone software 7 7 6 PICTURES button Press to watch a photo slide show with the VAIO Zone 8 O 18 software VOLUME CHANNEL 7 MENU button 9 19 Press to view a shortcut menu of the VAIO Zone software options available Press again to hide this menu 8 GUIDE button Press to view the TV program guide Note The TV program guide is only available after setting
74. ory module ensure the following UA The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Q Turn off the computer and disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Q Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure U Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD Q Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge lt gt 99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Q Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty A D
75. out connecting a mouse to the computer See Using the Pointing Device on Selected Models Only page 31 Troubleshooting How do I change the left and right button assignments If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 2 3 4 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Mouse On the Buttons tab select your preferences in the Button Configuration box and then click Apply to install your settings You may need to use the Tab key and the and Y keys to make your selections Click OK to close the window lt bP 140 Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong A The language layout of your computer s keyboard is specified on the sticker on the box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched A To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options 3 Change the settings as desired lt gt 141 Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected The computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the co
76. press D twice Troubleshooting What should I do if start my computer and the message System Disabled appears and Windows does not start If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the System Disabled message appears and Windows does not start Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num Lock indicator and Caps Lock indicator are off If any are lit press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing A Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Q Make sure you have installed the latest video driver A On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should I do if cannot remember the password If you have forgotten the password contact an authorized Sony Service Center to cancel it A cancellation fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the Desktop screen appears due to network security check
77. r window Double click the System Information icon in the System Information folder You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 110 On Using the Power Source page 111 On Handling Your Computer page 112 On Handling Floppy Disks page 113 On Handling Discs page 114 On Using Headphones page 114 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 115 On Handling the Hard Disk page 116 Oooooododo lt bP 110 Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen a a a Do not leave the LCD facing the sun This could damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is man
78. rk is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home To communicate without an Access Point ad hoc 1 Turn on the WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up 2 Click Start and then Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 5 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 lt bP 70 Using Your VAIO Computer Click the Add button The Wireless network properties window appears Enter a Network name SSID 1 You can choose a 32 digit alphanumeric name Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down box Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop down box Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button Some information becomes visible Enter the Network key The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters long You can choose whatever you want Enter exactly the same Network key again for confirmation Select the check box This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wir
79. se on a piece of glass or other transparent material this can interfere with smooth cursor movement on the screen Effective usage distance depends on the environment 1 Left button Click or double click the left button to select items To drag and drop items hold the left button down while sliding the mouse then release the button to drop the item 2 Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down a page Press the 1 2 L3 4 wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement 0 by moving the entire mouse the scroll function is available only GC 5 with applications that support it 3 Right button Press the right button once to display a context sensitive shortcut menu not always an active function 4 Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on and off You can save battery power by turning off the mouse if you do not use it for a 6 long period of time 6 5 CONNECT button Press to enable communication between your VAIO computer and the wireless mouse 6 Battery indicator VGC V620G only Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power lt a gt 34 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Mouse Before using the wireless mouse you must establish communication between the computer and the mouse To maintain good communication operate your wire
80. sert the power cord plug into a grounded AC wall outlet surge protector or Universal Power Supply UPS 3 lt gt 16 Getting Started Use your computer only with the supplied power cord To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the power cord Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible A If you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly put your computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 96 This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way Use the power cord hook located on the right side of the computer to avoid accidentally unplugging your computer lt bP 17 Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off lt bP 18 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 19 Using the Pointing Device on Selected Models Only page 31
81. t Slide one finger on the pointing device to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag and select Slide one finger while pressing the left button lt bP 32 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Pointing Device Before attempting to use the pointing device you must activate it To activate the pointing device 1 Fold the keyboard out 2 Slide the POINTING DEVICE switch 1 to ON position FE CTT T TT ES A TT AE FETE ET SEER IAS z FH Epe EE OFF ON clo 7 o o POINTING DEVICE 3 Close the lower part of the cover as shown in 2 You can now use the pointing device together with your keyboard 4 If you only want to use the pointing device close the cover completely as shown in 3 33 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse Your computer includes a wireless optical mouse which has no cables to plug in and uses a light emitting diode LED instead of a ball You can use the mouse anywhere you feel comfortable within a range of approximately 31 inches 80 cm of the main unit Avoid using the mou
82. tablished Ln Step 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other Two AA batteries specific for use in the wireless mouse are supplied with your computer They are identified by a sticker For mouse on the packaging If your wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If your wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 2 3 4 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click the Mouse The Mouse Properties window appears Change the settings To set up your mouse for left handed users 1 2 3 Click the Buttons tab on the Mouse Properties window Select the option button next to Switch primary and secondary buttons Click OK The new mouse settings are now active bP 37 Using Your VAIO Computer 38 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special function Buttons Your VAIO computer is provided with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer VGC V620G Special function button Functions Standby button c Places the computer in Standby mode Press the power button or the Standby button briefly to resume normal operation VGC V617G V600MG Special function button Functions c Standby button z sz Places the computer in St
83. ter key and then press the R key 1 Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off wait 10 to 15 seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer A If you are using a wireless optical mouse Q Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Q Press the CONNECT button on the mouse and the computer to re establish the connection between the two devices O Verify the infrared receiver on the computer s front panel is free of obstructions that may prevent proper operation Q Avoid using radio controlled toys or equipment CB radios and other wireless devices in the area near your wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing your mouse to stop working properly A Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse as this may create interference causing your mouse to stop working properly Troubleshooting Speakers Why won t my speakers work DOODO O Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Your speakers may not be designed for computer use If the speakers have a mute button set the button to off If the speakers have a volume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound lf 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 the speakers require external power ma
84. the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 Lan Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use lt bP 81 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following Q When moving your computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports You need to slide the back panel cover up to access the USB ports on the bottom panel Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse 3 3 oy 2 lt bP 82 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB port The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standb
85. ti line business telephone Network lines such as 100BASE TX and 10BASE T Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Lines other than those mentioned above Do not plug a phone cable into your computer network port 89 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your computer A Setting the Password page 90 A Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 92 A Using the Power Saving Modes page 93 P 90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears In this way you can protect your computer from unauthorized access You cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password If you forget the password and need assistance to cancel it a cancellation fee will be charged Adding the Password To add the password 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Use the or gt key to select Security on the Boot menu to display another screen select Change Supervisor Password and then press the Enter key 4 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 6 alphanu
86. tion In an 802 11b g configuration channel 1 to 11 can be used a With an Access Point Infrastructure Q The channel used will be the channel selected by the Access Point For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the Access Point see the access point manual b Without an Access Point ad hoc Q If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected Q Ifthe Wireless connection is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment ay The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that uses the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existenc
87. to the VHF UHF port 7 on the computer Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable 8 optional to the double connection end of the splitter device 5 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 9 on the rear of your TV monitor or display s c i VHF UHF P oa 2 l our 0000 lt gt 54 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode Option 2 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable 1 supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF IN jack on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 Connect a second TV coaxial cable 4 optional to the VHF UHF OUT jack on your STB unit 3 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 5 on the rear of your TV monitor or display Connect the double mini plugs of the audio cable 6 supplied to the Composite Audio Out L R jacks 7 on the back panel of your STB unit 3 matching the jack colors Connect the single plug end of the audio cable 6 to the Composite Audio In jack 8 on the computer Connect one end of the S Video cable 9 optional to the Composite Video Out jack 10 on the back panel of your STB unit 3 Connect the other end of the same S Video cable to the S Video In jack 11 on the computer 7 lt gt
88. tteries in the wireless keyboard Always use the same type and manufacture of battery Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries Using incompatible batteries or mixing used new or different types of batteries can damage the keyboard lt Pe 25 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard VGC V620G 1 Insert four AA batteries 1 into the wireless keyboard Turn on the computer Slide the power switch 2 on the right hand side of the keyboard to turn on the keyboard Press the CONNECT button 3 on the right panel of the computer Press the CONNECT button 4 on the bottom of the keyboard Communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer is now active a fF QN Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other p 2 a 3 O O Q S 3 gt 2 Y 2 lt gt 27 Using Your VAIO Computer VGC V617G V600MG 1 Insert two AA batteries 1 into the wireless keyboard Turn on the computer Press the CONNECT button 2 on the right panel of the computer Press the CONNECT button 3 on the bottom of the keyboard Communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer is now active A O N Steps 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other a 2 a amp S O Q S 3 gt 2 Y 2 lt gt 29 Using Your VAIO Computer A If your wireless keyboard does not operat
89. twork A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 QU For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http kdb sony latin com Support Options VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model QA For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http kdb sony latin com VAIO Wireless Utility Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Wireless Utility walks you through setting up your wireless network connection and offers useful diagnostic tests to help keep your wireless network running smoothly A For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 QU For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http kdb sony latin com Support Options VAIO Zone Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Zone software provides an effortless way to browse and enjoy pictures music and video files on your computer all through an elegant next generation interface You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO computers on your network On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD
90. ufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Precautions On Using the Power Source a O D D DU See the online Specifications sheet to check the power operation of your computer Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible Use the power cord that comes with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other power cord as it may cause a malfunction Precautions On Handling Your Computer A Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish
91. up the TV channels in the VAIO Zone software PC RM VC10U E SONY VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode Note You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain VAIO Zone functions are running ENTER button Press to activate channel selection See Channel number buttons REC button Press to begin recording Note The REC function is available for the VAIO Zone software only REC STOP button Press to stop recording Note The REC STOP function is available for the VAIO Zone software only REW and FF buttons Press to rewind or fast forward PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to the next screen PLAY button Press to begin playback PAUSE button Press to pause playback STOP button Press to stop playback MUSIC button Press to listen to music using the VAIO Zone software lt 78 Using Peripheral Devices CD DVD button Press to play DVDs or audio CDs using the VAIO Zone software VAIO button Press to start the VAIO Zone software You can also close the VAIO Zone software by pressing this button TOOLS button Press to display an option menu while using a VAIO Zone software feature such as playing music or watching a photo slide show Direction arrows and ENTER button Press a direction arrow to locate and select options i
92. ups Troubleshooting System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to your computer s security How can I protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing one of the following A The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to your computer whenever you are connected to the Internet UA The Windows Updates web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates To use the Automatic Updates feature 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon on the Taskbar notification area The Automatic Updates Setup Wizard appears 3 Click Next and follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates Troubleshooting To visit the Windows Updates web site 1 2 3 4 Connect to the Internet Type http windowsupdate microsoft com in the address bar of your browser The Microsoft Windows Update and Security Warning windows
93. vailable cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Never put stickers on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably On Using Headphones a Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use Precautions On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Ovovovovovo vo Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to QU Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun A Direct sunlight A High humidity or Corrosive substances A Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media lt gt 116 Prec
94. y or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction If your computer is off you can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 2 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Remove the floppy disk drive from the computer lt gt 84 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer You need to slide the back panel cover up to access the USB ports on the bottom panel To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 into the USB port and the other end to your printer v a YY wm lt gt 85 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices Q Your computer includes an i LINK IEEE1394 port which
95. you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy delete or edit files Q The i LINK port of your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK ports A The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device Q i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end QO The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on your country or region A An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed A The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use Refer to the manual that came with your software for more information Q Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer gt 86 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder A You need to slide the back panel cover up to access the i LINK port on the bottom panel To connect a digital video camera recorder 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable 1 into the i L

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