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Sony VGC-LT15E User's Guide

1. lt 56 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in CATV mode Option 2 1 Connect the two metal hooks on a 75 ohm 300 ohm RCA transformer cable 1 not supplied to the screw type grips at your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable 3 supplied to the transformer end of the RCA transformer cable 1 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF input port 4 on the computer lt 57 N N 0 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 55 Depending on the type of antenna system in your home your connection may require a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer not supplied to connect the 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 signal interference lt 58 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in land based terrestrial broadcasting mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to a VHF UHF R
2. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGC LT10 Series NAO ONLO Contents Borre WSC O A a 5 Documenta aii ales N a A a OA 6 Ergonomic COnSiCerations cuida ia 9 Getting Stadt dana 11 Locating Gontrols and Ports icon A A dd cd 12 About the Indicators e da 17 Setting Up Your Computer aa aca 18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely oooonccconncccinocccnonaccconacanannnonono canon cnn cnn cnn nana n nana n rana n na rr n nn rnnn nn naar rr nannnnannnnannns 31 Using Your VAIO OOP EE ea a a nr RARA R iN dTa ra annncnnnns 32 Using the Keyboard earainn a dd even a a a Oia 33 Using ithe MOUSE 37 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera ccccccceceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeteaeeeeaeeeceaeeeecaaeesceaeeseeeeseaeeesecaeeeecaeeeseaeeessaes 40 Using the Optical Disc Drivedi tee tase apio 42 Usingithe TV Function oarecare a a coved san ctiade dys E O E E tines tether negated 53 Using PC Cards iia A hei ite Died ere teeter eee 72 Using the ExpressCard Module c cccccceceeeeeeecneeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeegeaeeesaaeeesaaeeecaeeseeaeescaeesceaeeseaeesseaeeesiaeeeeeaes 75 Using the Memory Stick Media oooooccnccconnncconncccnonccononancnonana nono canon cnc 79 Using Other Memory Cards cui A ia 85 Using the Intermiot cuca id o tropel 88 Using Wireless LAN WEAN ictus toos il 90 ADVAN TO Using Peripheral Devicesin ossia cies ete cist ete eel id 97 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviC8
3. The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not select NTFS from the File system drop down list as it may cause a malfunction ay The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options lt 383 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start At the confirmation prompt click OK The formatting process starts It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media 7 Once completed click OK 8 Click Close lt 84 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media lt 85 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before You
4. A If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode change the corresponding power saving mode setting For changing the setting see Using the Power Saving Mode page 110 What should do if cannot successfully capture videos in the WMV format with the built in MOTION EYE camera Change the record format to the MPEG 1 format Alternatively click Start All Programs VAIO Camera Capture Utility and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility Click the Camera button to display the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box lt 150 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Internet What should do if my modem does not work Q Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the modem port on your computer and the wall jack Q Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Q Make sure that the telephone number the program is dialing is correct a Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible O Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line O Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Phone and Modem Options On the Modems tab check that your modem is listed a fF OW DN On the Dialing Rules tab check the location information is correct WAC
5. 3 7 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure lt 25 gt Getting Started Z You can check the battery indicator dw or __a in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for its battery power level If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If the wireless keyboard is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage If you want to put the wireless keyboard in a more ergonomic position flip open the keyboard feet lt 26 N N 0 Getting Started Connecting the Wireless Mouse A wireless mouse and two AA alkaline batteries for use in the mouse are supplied with your computer Before attempting to use the wireless mouse you must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer and the mouse To connect the wireless mouse To connect the wireless mouse it must be located within a range of approximately 11 8 inches 30 cm to approximately 39 4 inches 1 m from the computer 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure 3 Turn on the computer lt 27 gt N N 0 Getting Started 4 Slide the power switch on the bottom of the mouse
6. Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot lt 78 gt Using Your VAIO Computer lt 79 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage lt 80 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard and Duo size media and support Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities A You can insert a Duo size Memory Stick media directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Before using a Memory Stick Micro M2 media be sure to insert it into an M2 Standard size or M2 Duo size Adaptor If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick slot without the Adaptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot For the latest information about the Memory Stick media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 8 GB that are available as of May 2007 However not all Memory S
7. Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default a Aha ON lt 172 AVAN 0 Troubleshooting How do I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S PDIF compatible device To output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound from a disc through an S PDIF compatible device connected to your computer follow these steps 1 N of Ff WOW KN Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select the optical out icon and click Properties Click the Supported Formats tab Click to select the DTS audio and Dolby Digital check boxes Click OK If the Dolby Digital or DTS sound is output to a device that does not support it the device will not play any sound In such a case cancel the DTS audio and Dolby Digital check boxes lt 173 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should do if cannot use Memory Stick media which were formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your hard disk drive to save data or i
8. lt 31 gt N N 0 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 the computer 2 Click Start the arrow BI next to the Lock button and Shut Down 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off lt 32 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 33 Using the Mouse page 37 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 40 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 42 Using the TV Function page 53 Using PC Cards page 72 Using the ExpressCard Module page 75 Using the Memory Stick Media page 79 Using Other Memory Cards page 85 Using the Internet page 88 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 90 DUODCODODDOLDO o UU lt 33 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions Using the Wireless Keyboard To maintain good communication operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard approximately 32 8 f
9. lt 64 Using Your VAIO Computer lt 65 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using Media Center features including TV channel selection lt 66 p Using Your VAIO Computer 1 Pause MH button Press to pause media playback Press again to resume playback Stop M button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session Forward gt gt button Press to fast forward media at three speeds Skip gt I button Press to move media forward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video Replay I lt button Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 7 seconds of TV or video Rewind lt lt button Press to move media backward at three speeds 4 118 Record button 511996 LL 7 Press to begin recording Play B button Press to begin media playback 2 Back button Press to return to the previous window al 4 18 3 Volume buttons EE Press to increase or decrease the volume 8 1 32 amino 5 4 Recorded TV button 9 Press to view previously recorded TV
10. oooonncccnnnccconccccconaconononnnnnnnncono cnn cnc nn nan can nnn cnn rana rrnn cnn nan nr nan nn nannncannns 98 Connecting a Priorat aia 100 Connecting an i ENK DeVICe aviva td dia ate 101 Connecting to a Network LAN ooocccnnccccnnccccnonccnonancnnnnnncono cnn nan nc anna RR anar rana rr nnn enn annn ra nanncinns 103 Customizing Your VAIO Computer cocccconcccnncccnnnncccnnnnnnn nn nr 105 Setting the Password isnt a A era 106 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ooooonncccnnncccinocccnoncncnonccnnanoconannnn nono conan nn nan n nn rana n naar rca rana n cnn rca ranncanns 109 Using the Power Saving M d ea ar Te aaa la ls da ik EEEE 110 Upgrading Your VAIO COmputel c cccccccssccccesesnneeeeessneeeeeessneeeeeessaeeeeeseaaeeeesseaeeeeessaeeeeeseceeeeeessnaaeeeesesnseeeessneeeeenss 112 Adding and Removing MeMOlY ooocccccnnoccccccnnonnncncnononnncnnnnnn cnn i e E E r rr ran nn rare 113 Addingithe Hard Disk Drive soeke no putada lit rip ica it 119 Preca Uli its aid 125 On Handling the LCD Screen oocconcccocococononcconononononacanannnnnno an iie benedikar RRA aese i iaaea Eie 126 On Using the Power Source cooncocconnccinncccnnnccccnncnnn cnc RRA RR 127 On Handling Your Computer iaeiiai a eet ieie E tesserae le O a ta 128 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE CaM era ooonnccnconocccnoncnonnnnononon cnn nnnnn cnn ar rnnnrnrnr nn r nr rr r rn r rn anena rn rnn arre 130 On Handling Floppy Disks spieren aai iia eones cies cn 13
11. Blu ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE version 1 0 discs and Blu ray cartridge discs VAIO mig Using Your VAIO Computer This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side Be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard Due to the multiple formats of discs now available when buying pre recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives or Blu ray Disc standard in relation to Blu ray Disc drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 8cm disc writing is not supported Except the Blu ray Disc drive all other optical disc drives are capable of reading 8cm discs with the supplied 8cm dis
12. DVD ROM DVD ROM P P P P P P P P P P Blu ray Disc P P P P pR 8 P P Pr PR PRO pR PR3 pet Blu ray Disc P P P P pR 8 P P P Pri PR pR gt pR 6 pp s 4 pr Combo Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 2 Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge a Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported 5 Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording 6 Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording Supports writing data to BD R Version 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE Version 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB 8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported on models with the Blu ray Disc drive BD R stands for Blu ray Disc Recordable in Version 1 1 format 10 BD RE stands for Blu ray Disc Rewritable in Version 2 1 format 1 The
13. DVgate Plus software Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 lt 182 gt N N 0 Support Options InstantOn InterVideo Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com sp Support jsp Intel PROSet Wireless Software Intel Corporation A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support intel com LocationFree Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Office Ready Office Ultimate Microsoft Corp A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com VAN IO lt 183 gt Support Options 60 Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office The Microsoft Office 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet acc
14. Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Q Make sure the encryption key is correct What should do if cannot access the Internet Q Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another a Q Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using U Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access VAN IO lt 153 gt Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow a The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information How do avoid data transfer interruptions a When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in
15. Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards A SD memory card Q SDHC memory card A MultiMediaCard MMC For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Sony Support Information page 175 to visit the appropriate support Web site Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as of May 2007 However not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 8 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the copyright protection and high speed data transfer features of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the SD memory card slot Do not force the memory card in or out of the slot lt 86 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot page 16 2 Hold the mem
16. adhesive tape cover from the bottom of the remote sensor control 1 lt 71 gt Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Attach the remote sensor control 1 onto the set top box 3 near the infrared sensor 4 Do not cover the infrared sensor when attaching the remote sensor control The remote sensor must be visible in a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly lt 72 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to your computer Inserting a PC Card Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with your computer You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot page 16 2 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot Make sure that the back of the PC Card is facing toward you Make sure that the arrow on the PC Card is pointing toward the PC Card slot 3 Gently push the PC Card into the slot all the way to the end The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar lt 73 gt Using Your VAIO Computer A Some devices may not function properly if you continuously switch to Normal mode from Sleep mode For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted you may find that the device conne
17. and interface cables otherwise problems may occur O Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 175 Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer O To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly Do not grasp the prop up stand to lift your computer as it may damage the stand Ooo vo To lift or move your computer grasp the bottom corners of the main unit not of the LCD screen with both hands from behind the computer to avoid any damage to the LCD screen There is a risk of scratching the LCD screen for example with your waist belt buckle if you hold your computer from its front lt 130 gt AV AN O Precautions On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Q Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built in MOTION EYE camera as it may cause scratches on the cover and such scratches will appear on the captured images A Do not let the direct sunlight get into the scope of the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause a malfunction of the camera A The built in MOTION E
18. back up and restore your operating system system software and your personal data O Wireless amp Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center and access to wireless tutorials A Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony Q VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful o be VA O 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 a neutral 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 eyes muscles or tendons A Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards lt 10 p gt VA O Before Use Q Viewing angle of the display U
19. cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc A For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out A If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Never affix an adhesive label to a disc This will affect the use of the disc irreparably lt j 133 e AV AN O Precautions A An 8cm disc adapter exclusively designed for your model is provided for use of 8cm discs on your computer gt Q Be sure to attach the adapter to an 8cm disc before using it on your computer Not using the supplied adapter or using a similar kind of the adapter with the disc may cause a disc recognition error or result in a stuck disc a damaged disc or a malfunction of your computer Q Remove the adapter from an 8cm disc when not using the disc Keeping the adapter attached may deform the disc A Do not leave the adapter in a place subject to high temperatures to avoid deformation Use of the deformed adapter with an 8cm disc may cause a disc recognition error or result in a stuck disc a damaged disc or a malfunction of your computer A Not all types of the 8cm disc can fit into the adapter lt j 134 VA O Precautions On Using Headphones Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Heari
20. close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information WACK lt 154 Troubleshooting What are channels A Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices A If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches lt 155 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 132 for instructions What
21. connection end of the splitter device 5 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF input port 7 on the computer 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable 8 not supplied to the double connection end of the splitter device 5 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF input port 9 on the rear of your TV monitor or display lt 62 Using Your VAIO Computer lt lt 63 a N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode Option 2 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF IN port on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF OUT port on the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF input port 5 on the rear of your TV monitor or display 3 Connect one end of a stereo A V cable with triple RCA plugs 6 not supplied to the Composite Audio Out L R jacks 7 and the Video Out jack 8 on the back panel of your set top box STB unit 3 matching the plug and jack colors Connect the other end to the A V INPUT jack 9 on the computer 4 If you prefer better video quality connect one end of an S Video cable 10 not supplied to the S Video Out port 11 on the back panel of the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the S VIDEO input port 12 on the computer
22. data If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Remove the AC adapter Try reinstalling the software OOOD Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support OATS lt 143 gt Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep mode To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 2 3 Close all open programs Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if Windows does not start showing a message when start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator on the wireless keyboard are off If any are
23. drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears lt 146 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting System Security How can protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start All Programs Norton Internet Security and Norton Internet Security 2 Click the item to update the software on the left pane 3 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates lt 147 e N N 0 Troubleshooting Built in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor quality images A The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another softw
24. equipment damage ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure A Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD lt 114 pp VAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Q Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from ESD A Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty O Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Q Handle the memory module with care To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers do not touch the edges of the components and circuit boards inside your computer COoovovovo dno VAN IO l
25. models only See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs page 44 to find about the supported disc media To copy files to a Blu ray Disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Inserta Blu ray Disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired Blu ray Disc software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your software lt 53 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner to enhance your audio and visual experience in combination with Windows Media Center See the online Specifications to find if your model is equipped with the TV tuner board or delivered with the digital cable tuner Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV DVD and video viewing as well as music recording and playback This section describes how to set up your TV set top box and other equipment See the on screen Media Center User Guide for more information on Media Center features To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click Media Center User Guide lt 54 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections The following connections may not
26. the desired access point and click Connect lt 96 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central 2 Double click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network 3 Click the button next to the WLAN icon Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Z Alternatively you can slide the WLAN switch to the OFF position to stop wireless LAN communication For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive and must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F lt 97 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 98 Connecting a Printer page 100 Connecting an LINK Device page 101 Connecting to a Network LAN page 103 Oovoo lt 98 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage avoid any shock or force to the USB ports when moving the computer with USB devices connected Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB flo
27. them to the empty disc folder Close the disc folder MIO Corral Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software lt q 52 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu ray Discs The Blu ray Disc playback function is available on selected models only See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs page 44 to find about the supported disc media To play a Blu ray Disc 1 Close all running software applications 2 Inserta Blu ray Disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired Blu ray Disc software to play the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your software Copying Files to Blu ray Discs The Blu ray Disc writing function is available on selected
28. to the ON position 6 Press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the mouse within 10 seconds from step 5 Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be established lt 28 N N 0 Getting Started 7 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure Ln If the wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced Ifthe wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage lt 29 gt N N 0 Getting Started Preparing for VESA Mounting Your computer complies with the VESA Video Electronics Standards Association mounting standard 100 mm x 100 mm and is equipped with four holes on its back panel for connecting to your mounting system To reveal the VESA mounting holes 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure 2 Unscrew the six screws 1 and remove the prop up stand 2 lt 30 N N 0 Getting Started 3 Use the four holes 3 for mounting by following the instructions described in the manual that came with your mounting system OU i ial 000
29. your computer The hardware component or the software program that is causing you the problem 5 A brief description of the problem lt 178 gt N N 0 Support Options In order to contact a Sony technical support representative call the following numbers A In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 A In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 A In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 A In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 511 6100 Q In Chile 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 QO In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 A In Panama 800 2050 Q In Brazil 11 3677 1080 lt 179 N N 0 Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Contacts for Sony software products are listed below A For customers in USA Web site http esupport sony com EN VAIO Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For customers in Canada Web site http www sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 QO For customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO A For customers in Brazil Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Elements Read
30. 1 On Handling DISCS iuris ata ir aia 132 On Using Head NOAE Sa T T a a RR RR 134 On Handling Memory Stick Media ooonococonnccccnoccconoccnnonacananancnononn eee geese cnn rca r anna aran ran n arena eran n naar ra cannnanns 135 On Handling the Hard Disk 0 0 ecccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeecaeeeeaae eee cee egaeeeegaeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeesaaeeesaaeeecaeesegaeeenaeeeceaeesseaeeseeeeessaeeee 136 On Updating YouriGomputer ocasion Ra ia 137 ONLO Troubleshooting nimni aBa e a A A TOT A cee EE E ee ee ented ieee 138 COMPUT PEE AE iia os data ET 140 System Oe C H a r a aa a a a ad 146 Built in MOTION EYE CaM E Farina 147 A o 150 Networking scai rari a A EE AD A A A EA eel dd a t 152 Optical DISCS a iia 155 DIS leay sissies sect es dead scdvgstese scetusdacen chav A dans IE AAA A A ni 159 O O NN 161 MicrOphOnNG seeren n E E tb 162 MOUSE ii A rt in ee cle ete ee ede ete 164 O O 165 KOybO ATA cisco e A A a E a d 166 Floppy DiSKS ai EE ti E es tica 167 A A NT 168 ALIGIO deta aia 170 Memory Stick Media ococonnnicinnccnnnnnnnnnnconnnonnnn ronca rn 173 A vie eee deed ee ve ev aed feed ast Oe deed teats lane ioe 174 SUPPOM OPtiON msc o adri antes 175 Sony Support Into Mati visir AAA eee A Eai 175 Program Support Into MatiON it A dic 179 a O a AVAN O Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in
31. DD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer lt 102 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an LINK cable 1 not supplied into the LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder Ln On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK connection lt 103 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied to the network Ethernet port on the back of the computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Ln You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the network Ethernet port See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure A Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings lt 104 gt Using Periphe
32. DDODUOUO lt 12 gt Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications It may also vary in some countries or areas Front Built in speakers stereo Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 17 Built in MOTION EYE camera page 40 Built in microphone monaural Power indicator page 17 DISPLAY OFF button Press this button to turn off the LCD backlight Power button Remote sensor E Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for o er Le l o 2 a operations Remote sensor indicator page 17 SONY logo lamp page 109 LCD screen page 126 Hard disk drive indicator page 17 DISPLAY OFF indicator page 17 On selected models only alle El al le lt 13 gt Getting Started Back 1 Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it page 18 e m 2 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 101 5 3 Microphone jack AIO Connect an external microphone 3 4 Line In jack f Y MAM 4 Connect an exte
33. F combiner transformer 3 not supplied 2 Connect a coaxial cable feed connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 3 Connect one end of another TV coaxial cable 5 supplied to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF input port 6 on the computer us MIO compte Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in land based terrestrial broadcasting mode Option 2 1 Connect one end of a 300 ohm twin lead cable 1 not supplied to the screw type grips at your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to the grips on a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied 2 Connect a coaxial cable feed connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 3 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable 5 supplied to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF input port 6 on the computer VAIO Res Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to an antenna air for digital television system ATSC signal standard If you have an antenna for receiving the over the air signals transmitted by a digital TV broadcasting system you can connect it to receive these signals for digital televisions for example high definition TVs 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial c
34. K lt 151 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 do any of the following A Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise A If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems A If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems A If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line lt 152 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Networking What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point A Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure the WLAN switch is on and the Wireless LAN indicator is lit on your computer U Make sure power to the access point is on A Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and
35. N compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 119 products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed lt 92 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a LAN is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an
36. O Computer Windows key Displays the Start menu Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations _ Nj lt 36 p Using Your VAIO Computer Keyboard feet Flip open to adjust the keyboard angle CONNECT button page 23 Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the computer Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries lt 37 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to plug in and uses a light emitting diode LED instead of a ball To maintain good communication operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse approximately 32 8 feet 10 m from your computer Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless mouse Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing the mouse to stop w
37. Q Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly A Disconnect the AC adapter Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and press the power button to turn on your computer A Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour U Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase Q Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only the genuine Sony AC adapter which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer Q Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by pressing the power button on the computer or the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically lt 141 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if a BIOS error appears when turn on my computer If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Set the date month day year Press the Enter key Press the Y key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the gt key to select the Exit tab and then press the F9 key At the confirmation pro
38. YE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port QO Clean the lens protection cover of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the cover is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the cover as it is force sensitive lt 131 e AVAN O Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks a a a a O Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with an adhesive label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk lt j 132 NIN Precautions On Handling Discs A Do not touch the surface of the disc A Do not drop or bend the disc A Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below A Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available
39. able 1 supplied to an ATSC antenna not supplied 2 2 Connect the other end to the HDTV ATSC input port 3 on the computer lt 61 a N N 0 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 change channels only through the STB using its controls or the 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 capable of controlling the STB To connect in STB mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF IN port on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF OUT port on the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter device 5 not supplied 3 Connecta third TV coaxial cable 6 supplied to the double
40. ackaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard A If you cannot use the numeric keypad the Num Lk key may not be activated Check if the Num lock indicator is off If the Num lock indicator is off press the Num Lk key to turn it on before entering numerals Q Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly QO Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless keyboard as this may create interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly What should do if my computer does not recognize my keyboard Q Make sure the POWER switch at the top of the wireless keyboard is in the ON position Q Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed OQ Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the wireless keyboard to re establish the connection between the two devices lt 167 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskba
41. ad hoc network easily at home Q If the wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected a If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer wireless LAN equipment Dd lt 93 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth which is used for the IEEE 802 11a standard on ad hoc networks The IEEE 802 11n standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth is not available on ad hoc networks A You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the WLAN switch See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure 1 Turn on the WLAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central 3 Double click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file on the software 4 Click the button next to your desired wireless option s 5 Click Start and Control Panel 6 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 7 Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 8 Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next 9 Follow the on screen instructions lt 94 p N N 0 Using Y
42. age 74 ExpressCard 34 slot page 76 Memory Stick slot page 81 Media Access indicator page 17 SD memory card slot page 86 Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 17 Your computer supports both standard and Duo size Memory Stick media A o o a oo N N mh ml Aj gt al NIO lt 17 gt Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power llluminates in green when the power of the computer is on illuminates in orange when the computer is in Sleep mode and turns off when the computer is off Built in MOTION EYE camera llluminates while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Media Access llluminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used DISPLAY OFF llluminates in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off Optical disc drive llluminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media When the indicator is off the optical disc media is not being used Remote sensor llluminates in red upon reception of infrared signals from the remote commander lllum
43. ality settings when using the internal camera For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 VAIO Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Central provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 VAN IO lt 187 gt Support Options VAIO Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 VAIO HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 VAIO LAN Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 AVAN LO lt 188 Support Options VAIO Launcher Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 VAIO Media software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your networ
44. are application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera A The video memory of your computer may have become insufficient for displaying images from the built in MOTION EYE camera Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the LCD screen might help A The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A Ifthe problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality Q The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light QO A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise A If the lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 130 Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions A The effect settings on your software application may have caused dropped frames See the help file on your software application for more information Q There may be more software applications running than your computer can handle Exit the applications that you are not currently using AU The power management function of your computer may have been activated Check the CPU performance lt 148 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by the built in MOTION EYE camera flicker This problem occurs when you
45. assword 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the current password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key When confirmation to save the changes is prompted press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key I lt 109 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Central utility allows you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears Click the Categories tab Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a standard user Changing the default SONY logo lamp ac
46. audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer a 6 VA O Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation QO Welcome mat Contains an overview of component connection set up information etc A Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and owner information Non printed Documentation UA User Guide this manual Explains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems User Guide is provided in the PDF format which you can easily browse through and print out To go to Web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http your computer must be connected to the Internet Q Specifications The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas ht
47. be available in some countries or areas The best method to connect 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 area as well as the type of connection available One primary cable to connect the computer to a cable service access or a TV antenna is the TV coaxial cable 1 One end connects to the computer s VHF UHF input port and the other end connects to the cable service access or to the antenna Note that only one TV coaxial cable is supplied with models with the TV turner board gt If your computer is not equipped with the VHF UHF input port and is delivered with an external digital cable tuner see the manual that came with the tuner for the detailed instructions on cable connection Otherwise proceed with the following You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer before setting up TV connections See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure lt 55 p N N 0 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 to the VHF UHF input port 3 on the computer
48. c adapter With the supplied 8cm disc adapter the Blu ray Disc drive is capable of reading 8cm DVD R DVD RW DVD RW and DVD R DL discs but not 8cm CD ROM and DVD RAM discs lt 417 gt Using Your VAIO Computer To play copyright protected Blu ray Discs continuously you need to update the AACS key Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates Region settings are required for movies and BD ROM contents If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc playback is not possible Unless your external display is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard you cannot play or view the contents of copyright protected Blu ray Discs Some contents may restrict video output to be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at all It is strongly recommended that digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality lt 48 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc A Use only Sony recommended software which is preinstalled on your computer to write data to a disc Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result A To
49. connections between the speakers and your computer Make sure the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click System Click Device Manager on the left pane The Device Manager window appears with a listing of your computer s hardware devices If an X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers BoNnN 6 WAG KO lt 157 Troubleshooting 5 Double click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer 6 Double click the desired drive You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 7 Click OK to close the window Q Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction QO If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive Q If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction OATS lt 158 gt Troubleshooting What should do if cannot write data to CD media Q Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any t
50. cted to your system through the PC card is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Make sure you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information lt 74 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer 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 To remove a PC Card when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears A Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Click OK Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window al Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out o ON 0 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 all the way
51. d tasks The default tasks are as follows S1 Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail An S2 Launches Internet Explorer S3 Ejects the optical disc from the drive 0 Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example The default S button assignments may be different from the above In such a case you can change the assignments with VAIO Central See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 109 and find out more in its help file Sleep button Provides for the lower level of power consumption For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Mode page 110 POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on and off the wireless keyboard Indicators ya Battery dwa a turns on while the AA batteries for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to d__4 when the batteries wear out Num lock Turns on while in the Num Lock state Y Connect Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in place to indicate that the keyboard is ready for use page 23 Caps lock Turns on while in the Caps Lock state Scroll lock Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state lt 35 gt Using Your VAI
52. de then restart the computer Q If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Printer under Hardware and Sound Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel oa fF WO ND lt 162 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer How can prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem Q Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Q Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone WACK lt 163 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if do not hear audio input from the built in microphone through the built in speakers or if the built in microphone does not work Follow these steps to disable the acoustic echo canceller function 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO l
53. dling Your Computer Q Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer QO If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again OY Do not drop your computer QO Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction CoovovovovdodD UA Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal overheating Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its air vents Q Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set lt 129 gt VA O Precautions Q Use only specified peripheral equipment
54. e printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer AE t f lt 101 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices QO Your computer is equipped with an i LINK port which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder A The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK ports Q The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device A The optional i LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas OQ An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed A The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your software for more information A Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an H
55. ecautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 126 On Using the Power Source page 127 On Handling Your Computer page 128 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 130 On Handling Floppy Disks page 131 On Handling Discs page 132 On Using Headphones page 134 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 135 On Handling the Hard Disk page 136 On Updating Your Computer page 137 OvoUOovdoOvdDOODOD lt q 126 gt VA O Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen A Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using your computer near a window A Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Q Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is nota malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal Q A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images A The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or br
56. ect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices that you disconnected in step 3 12 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure 13 Plug the computer to the power source and connect the rest of the peripheral devices 14 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer AVAN LO lt 118 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 3 Click the Categories tab Double click the System Information folder 5 Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer VAN IO lt 119 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is equipped with an open internal bay to hold an additional 3 5 inch hard disk drive Review the manufacturer s information provided with your new hard disk drive before attempting to install it in the computer Some hard disks are not compatible with your computer Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility with VAIO computers Make sure you unplug your computer and peripheral devices from the power sources before installing or removing a hard disk Installing or removing a hard disk while your computer is pl
57. eet 10 m from your computer Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless keyboard as this may create interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not mix old used and new batteries when replacing batteries 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 wireless keyboard lt 34 Using Your VAIO Computer 1 Function keys Perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key Fn F5 Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen Fn F6 Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen Fn F10 Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore your computer s screen view 2 Muting button Turns the volume on and off Volume control buttons Increase or decrease the volume Shortcut buttons Perform the pre assigne
58. er Adobe Systems Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 AVAN LO lt 180 gt Support Options America Online Dial Up America Online Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http help aol com help AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www aim com Bluetooth Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 lt 181 gt N N 0 Support Options Bluetooth Utility Broadcom Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 Click to DVD software Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera You can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from creating your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179
59. ess This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com Microsoft Streets amp Trips Microsoft Corp A comprehensive trip planning software A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com lt 184 gt N N 0 Support Options 14 Day Trial Version of Napster Napster Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www napster com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www symantec com techsupp Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor equipped on your computer Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon fast user switching file encryption registering forms and more For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 QuickBooks Free Starter Edition Intuit Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support lt 185 N N 0 Support Options QuickBooks Deluxe Intuit Inc Q For cust
60. eturn to previous channel This button s actions are similar to using the OK button lt 68 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Slightly push down the dented area 1 slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and remove the cover lt 69 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the remote commander 4 Putthe battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into place Ay If the remote commander does not operate properly you may need to replace the batteries When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage lt 70 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer If you are using a cable or satellite set top box you can attach the remote sensor control to the set top box which enables you to control the set top box with the remote commander To connect the remote sensor control 1 Plug the cable from the remote sensor control 1 into the INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack 2 on the computer 2 Remove the
61. ety Information carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11a b g standard or the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 11g and 802 11n multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technolo
62. gged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse A Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure 2 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer lt _ lt 27 Getting Started The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter 5 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure lt 22 gt Getting Started You can bundle the AC adapter cable along with other cables to keep them tidy Snap open the cable clamp route the cables through it and then snap the cable clamp back shut as shown below To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible If you unplug the AC adapter from your computer while the computer is on or in Sleep mode you may lose all unsaved data lt 23 gt N N 0 Getting Started Connecting the Wireless Keyboard A wireless keyboard and four AA alkaline batteries for use in the keyboard are supplied with your computer Before at
63. gy NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard and or the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard lt 9 gt Using Your VAIO Computer IEEE 802 11b g is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth The IEEE 802 11g standard provides high speed communications faster than the IEEE 802 11b standard IEEE 802 11a is a wireless LAN standard using the 5 GHz bandwidth and provides high speed communications of up to 54 Mbps IEEE 802 11n is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth and provides high speed communications of up to 300 Mbps Actual communication speed varies depending on your access point settings and so on Your computer may employ the Intel Next Gen Wireless N technology compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g standard and the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard Employed only on models that support the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard Wireless LAN devices using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with each other because the frequencies are different The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LA
64. ight points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction QO Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen Q Donotchange the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for selection as it may make your computer unstable Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of making the change lt 127 MA O Precautions On Using the Power Source A See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model A Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or a shredder A You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device helps prevent 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 holding the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible COOCOO Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction lt 4 128 gt MA Precautions On Han
65. inates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the Hare diye 0 computer when this indicator is on Wireless LAN llluminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled On selected models only A You can change the brightness of the indicator lights See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 109 and find out more in its help file lt lt 18 N N 0 Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover Before accessing some ports and jacks on the back of your computer you need first to remove the back panel cover from the computer To remove the back panel cover 1 Gently face down your computer When facing down your computer be sure to place it on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen 2 Grasp the back panel cover 1 with both hands gently pull it off and move the cover toward the base of the computer lt 19 gt N N 0 Getting Started To replace the back panel cover 1 Put the prop up stand 1 through the opening of the back panel cover 2 2 Align the cover with the back of the computer and push it in Be sure to keep the back panel cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary lt 20 gt N N 0 Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect to an AC power source and it must be plu
66. information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 88 lt 138 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil A Computer page 140 System Security page 146 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 147 Internet page 150 Networking page 152 Optical Discs page 155 Display page 159 Printing page 161 Microphone page 162 Mouse page 164 Speakers page 165 Keyboard page 166 Floppy Disks page 167 PC Cards page 168 Audio Video page 170 DUODOODODODOCODDDLDO Y lt 139 gt AVAN 10 Troubleshooting A Memory Stick Media page 173 A Peripherals page 174 lt 140 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Computer What should do if my computer does not start QU Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Q Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty
67. k 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 network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares about your VAIO personal computer The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your machine includes For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 VAIO Smart Network Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 lt q 189 N N 0 Support Options VAIO Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Touch Launcher allows you to run an application program or change the sound display settings with the buttons on the launcher window For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 VAIO Update 3 Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 VAIO Video amp Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Expor
68. k media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media lt 82 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the factory default setting and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer follow these steps Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media Before formatting the media make sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause a malfunction Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window Right click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format A Q N a Click Restore device defaults
69. lit press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password OATS lt 144 pp Troubleshooting What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing A Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download 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 do if cannot remember the BIOS password If you have forgotten the BIOS password contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 175 Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups lt 145 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your screen to turn off Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk
70. mages 2 Format the Memory Stick media by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick media page 82 Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible digital cameras Why can t write data to Memory Stick media Some versions of Memory Stick media are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off VAN IO lt 174 Troubleshooting Peripherals What should do if cannot connect a USB device AQ If applicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check if the battery is charged If you are using a printer check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet A Try using another USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Q See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You ma
71. make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive you need to close the session before you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software O Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction Before using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while using the preinstalled software or any disc burning software Ooovovodo Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc Use of different disc burning software for additional data burning may cause a failure For example if you have a disc with data that you burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc m 49 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs you should follow these recommendations A Some CD players and computers optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R or CD RW di
72. mpt press the Enter key 5 Select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 175 What should do if the power indicator Green lights but my screen stays blank A If the orange DISPLAY OFF indicator is on press the DISPLAY OFF button Q Otherwise follow these steps 1 Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your computer screen still stays blank unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for about five minutes Then plug in the AC adapter and turn on the computer again lt 142 AVAN 0 Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding Q If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window A If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut Down to turn off your computer A If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow al next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved
73. ng experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use lt 135 MA O Precautions On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Oooeoovodo Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Ooovovo O Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media and Memory Stick Adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them Ooo vo When using the Memory Stick Duo media do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to the Memory Stick Duo media Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components lt 136 gt VA O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive 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 ha
74. nication between the computer and the wireless mouse o Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power lt 39 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound The Mouse Properties window appears 3 Change the settings lt 40 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built in MOTION EYE camera The built in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software Turning on the computer activates the built in MOTION EYE camera so the computer is ready for a video conference using such software Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera respectively Make sure that the camera is activated before using the software lt 4 a Using Your VAIO Computer The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera When capturing an image in a dark place click Start All Programs VAIO Camera Capture Utility and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility Click the Camera button to display the Properties wind
75. o Normal mode O Press the power button on your computer Q Press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander or the space bar on the wireless keyboard If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose all unsaved data If the computer is not used for a certain period of time it will enter Sleep mode To modify this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to put the computer to sleep and click Save Changes VAN IO lt 112 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that A You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module QO You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer A You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Informa
76. o launch automatically not even a screen saver QO Stop using the keyboard QO If you are using a CD R RW disc with an adhesive label affixed replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage What should do if cannot write data to DVD media Q Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Q Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work Why can t write data to Blu ray Discs This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs page 44 to find about the supported disc media Q Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu ray Disc writing function The CD RW DVD ROM DVD ROM and DVD RW R DL RAM drives do not support it 4 BD R Discs are not rewritable media You cannot add or erase data to or from the BD R Discs lt 159 AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank A Your computer screen may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode If the computer is in Sleep mode press the power button on the computer or the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Mode page 110 for m
77. odule is facing toward you Make sure that the arrow on the ExpressCard module is pointing toward the ExpressCard slot Do not force the ExpressCard module into the slot lt 77 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module Before moving your computer be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer ONLO Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove an ExpressCard module a A o ON 0 Z To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the device Click OK Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to pop it out
78. ogo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the lt or key to select Advanced to display the Advanced tab select Voice Processor and then press the Enter key Press the 4 or Y key to select Disabled and press the Enter key 5 Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 164 p gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Mouse What should do if my computer does not recognize my mouse Q Make sure the power switch on the bottom of the wireless mouse is in the ON position U Make sure another mouse is not connected Q Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed a Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the wireless mouse within 10 seconds to re establish the connection between the two devices What should do if the pointer does not move when use my mouse Q Ifthe pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer A If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart a If this procedure doe
79. omers in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Suite Sonic Solutions A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support sonic com SafelT Digital Document Shredder SafelT Security Ltd A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www safeit com support SmartWi Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components Wireless LAN Wireless WAN and Bluetooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 lt 186 gt N N 0 Support Options SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CDs DVDs or audio files in WAV format For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 VAIO Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to a USB port or an LINKO port on your computer or with the built in MOTION EYES camera on your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Utility provides you with various video qu
80. on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset To add the power on password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 4 Onthe password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 5 Atthe confirmation prompt press the Enter key Zo The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen 6 Select Password when Power On under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled 7 Press the or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key WACK lt 108 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on p
81. ore information Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Q The LCD backlight of your computer may have been turned off Press the DISPLAY OFF button What should do if my screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen VAN IO lt 160 gt Troubleshooting How do run Windows Aero This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only To run Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options The Appearance Settings window appears 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab 5 Click OK For information about the Windows Aero features such as Windows Flip 3D see Windows Help and Support lt 161 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if cannot print a document Q Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer U Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer A You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information A If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mo
82. orking properly Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines that have half tone printing Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse as this may create interference causing the 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 wireless mouse lt 38 Be Using Your VAIO Computer 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 wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse the scroll function is available only 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 Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on and off This will help you save battery power 5 CONNECT button page 26 Press to enable commu
83. ory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot A If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction lt 87 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is on If you do the card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off 2 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card 3 Carefully pull it out of the slot lt 88 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable not supplied Once you have set up your telephone cable connection you are ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the modem port See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port 1 on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 Las 5 ee a 1 N Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected
84. our VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point not supplied for example the Sony Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point DS M lt 95 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the WLAN switch See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information 2 Turn on the WLAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up 3 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central Double click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network Z For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file on the software 5 Click the button next to your desired wireless option s 6 Right click E or 8 on the taskbar and select Connect to a network 7 Select
85. ow and select the Low Light check box It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to capture more light You can change the capture angle of the built in MOTION EYE camera with the capture angle adjuster 1 on the back of your computer Push down or up the horizontal bar to adjust the angle upward or downward respectively until you see the live feed in the desired angle l The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction You cannot operate the built in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software lt 42 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc Be sure to attach the 8cm disc adapter to an 8cm disc before inserting the disc into the optical disc drive slot Slide the disc straight into the slot so as not to apply excessive pressure to the disc or slot Turn on the computer 2 With the label side facing toward you slide a disc into the optical disc drive slot Ln If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program lt 43 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc The drive eject button is disabled when your comp
86. ppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use aly h When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 99 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in Sleep mode may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ay To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 8 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Confirm that the floppy disk drive can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 7 Click OK 8 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window 9 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer lt 100 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatibl
87. programs In My TV window lt 67 p Using Your VAIO Computer 11 12 13 Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for your area Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection CLEAR button Press to backspace and delete entered text APPLICATION SELECT button Press to switch among open applications This button works the same as the Alt Tab keys APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to close the active application window Sleep button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to reduce power consumption Start button Press to open the Media Center Start menu More button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features Directional arrow buttons Press the f 4 and gt buttons to move the pointer on the screen OK button Press to select the desired action or window option When watching full screen TV press to return to the previous channel Press again to switch between channels Muting button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound Channel Page buttons Press to change or page up down channels no number input required Live TV button Press to view TV programs DVD menu button Press to open the main menu on a DVD ENTER button Press to activate feature or action such as channel selection or r
88. r Unplug the cable and plug it in once again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 101 for more information Ln LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible LINK device Not all products with an LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions How do turn off the Windows startup sound To turn off the Windows startup sound follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Sounds tab click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box Click OK a fF ON VAN IO lt 171 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if do not hear the sound from the device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port Once you have connected a device to the OPTICAL OUT port you need to change the device for sound output if you want to hear sound from the device To change the sound output device follow these steps 1 Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel
89. r when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector into the USB port a fF ON Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive A 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 168 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work a a a Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting a PC Card page 72 for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information You ma
90. ral Devices Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port I lt 105 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc QA Setting the Password page 106 Q Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 109 A Using the Power Saving Mode page 110 lt 106 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access lt 107 a N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access Once you have set the power
91. rd disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive DOCCOOO Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk drive is damaged the data cannot be restored lt j 137 e NIN Precautions On Updating Your Computer Confirm that the latest updates have been installed on your computer using the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently To confirm that they have been installed on the computer follow these steps for each software application UA Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions A VAIO Update 3 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 3 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions If you have not yet installed the latest updates install them with the above software To download and install the updates on the computer the computer must be connected to the Internet For
92. re it with the screws AVAN LO lt 123 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 11 Replace the hard disk bay cover and tighten the screws 12 Connect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices that you disconnected in step 3 13 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure 14 Plug the computer to the power source and connect the rest of the peripheral devices 15 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer lt 124 AVON 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows NT file system NTFS format To identify the additional hard disk space 1 Logon to Windows as a user with administrator rights 2 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage The Computer Management window appears Under the file directory on the right click Disk Management under Storage Right click on the newly installed unformatted hard disk disk label identified with red marking and select Initialize Disk Click on the allocated area of the disk oa hr Ww Right click the area and select New Partition The New Partition wizard window appears 7 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the process The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format lt 125 p gt AVAN O Precautions Pr
93. rnal audio device for audio input A 5 OPTICAL OUT port En 6 Output Sampling Rate 44 1 KHz 48 0 KHz 96 0 KHz a 7 Connect an S PDIF compatible device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier 6 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 98 7 Prop up stand Support high full low speeds El gt 2 al ke AN o e Es eo no py _ a ja al SI Hard disk bay cover page 120 Capture angle adjuster page 41 DC IN port page 20 Modem port page 88 Network Ethernet port page 103 Cable clamps page 22 Subwoofer speaker for bass frequencies INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack page 70 S VIDEO input port page 63 A V INPUT jack page 63 WLAN Wireless LAN switch page 90 CONNECT button page 23 page 26 VHF UHF input port page 53 HDTV ATSC input port page 60 On selected models only lt 14 Getting Started lt 15 gt Getting Started Optical disc drive page 42 Optical disc drive indicator page 17 Drive eject button page 43 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 98 Support high full low speeds a 0 N a 16 Getting Started Left PC Card slot page 72 PC Card release button p
94. s not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data A Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near your wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing your mouse to stop working properly OY Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse as this may create interference causing your mouse to stop working properly lt 165 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Speakers What should do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers A If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information O Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled A The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed Press the button once again Q The volume may have been turned off with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander Press the volume up button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Q Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar lt 166 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Keyboard What should do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your wireless keyboard is labeled on the p
95. sc media AU Some DVD players and computers optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM disc media OY Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code for your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on your computer lt 50 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired CD software to play the CD Ifthe Audio CD window appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc 1 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive Ifthe AutoPlay window appears click Burn files to disc and follow the on screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears Open the folder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag
96. se the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness level of the display as well While adjusting the viewing angle do not exert excessive pressure on your computer especially on the center of the speaker grill to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage A Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency A Ventilation Make sure you leave at least 4 inches 10 cm of space behind and at least 8 inches 20 cm of space on each side of the main unit o E N N O Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Before starting your computer for the first time do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer Be sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturers instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 12 About the Indicator Lights page 17 Setting Up Your Computer page 18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 31
97. should do if the disc does not slide out Make sure your computer is on Press the drive eject button on the computer or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard a A If either button does not work click Start and Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject A Try restarting your computer lt 156 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot play a disc properly on my computer Q Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you O Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions QO Ifa disc is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 132 for instructions A If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following A Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button respectively on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander A Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer O If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the
98. t 115 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer turn off all peripheral devices and disconnect peripheral devices from the accessible ports and jacks 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and the rest of the peripheral devices Wait until the computer cools down 5 Unscrew the screw 1 and remove the memory module compartment cover 2 6 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity UNIO p S Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows Q Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 lt 117 AVON 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 9 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot 10 Replace the memory module compartment cover and tighten the screw 11 Conn
99. tempting to use the wireless keyboard you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard To connect the wireless keyboard To connect the wireless keyboard it must be located within a range of approximately 11 8 inches 30 cm to approximately 39 4 inches 1 m from the computer 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries 1 into the battery compartment 2 on the bottom of the wireless keyboard N Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure Turn on the computer Slide the POWER switch 3 at the top of the keyboard to the ON position Press the CONNECT button 4 on the back of the computer Press the CONNECT button 5 on the bottom of the keyboard The connect indicator Y turns on in the LCD window on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard If not repeat the procedure O O Aa Ww Steps 5 and 6 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other If the wireless keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer the connect indicator Y will turn off This could indicate that the connection between your computer and the keyboard is lost Press the Fn key to check that the connect indicator turns on before using the keyboard lt 24 gt Getting Started OFF POWER ON
100. ter are included in this utility software This software enables you to import and export your media files to or from a DVD digital still camera or camcorder For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 VAIO Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 VAN IO lt 190 gt Support Options WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com sp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 Xdrive America Online Inc A For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the screen For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 179 O 2007 Sony Corporation
101. tick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature Besides for your personal enjoyment it is against the copyright law to use any audio and or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders Accordingly Memory Stick media with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer high speed data transfer The Memory Stick Micro media in an M2 Duo size Adaptor may not operate properly if it is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor lt 3 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot page 16 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing toward the Memory Stick slot 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and the content of the Memory Stick media is displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick media icon Be sure to hold the Memory Stic
102. tion page 175 Adding and Removing Memory page 113 Q Adding the Hard Disk Drive page 119 lt 113 AVON Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages Notes on adding removing memory modules Q Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty A Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module a Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following Q The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment Q Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power source that is AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or
103. tivity The SONY logo lamp illuminates when you turn on your computer You can change this default activity of the lamp to make it stay unlit by following these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears Click the Categories tab Double click Display and Logo Lamp Control Follow the on screen instructions Se EL a N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive a 111 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The orange power light is on during this mode Turn off your computer if you do not intend to use it for a long period of time To activate Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Sleep A When your computer is in Sleep mode you cannot insert a disc Alternatively you can press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to place your computer into Sleep mode To return t
104. 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 lt 89 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet The Connect to the Internet window appears 3 Click Dial up Follow the on screen instructions lt 90 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a Local Area Network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate with a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Saf
105. to the end lt 75 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either a Universal ExpressCard slot or an ExpressCard 34 slot for transferring data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard 34 34mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54mm wide module as shown below and the latter an ExpressCard 34 module only O ExpressCard 34 module O ExpressCard 54 module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual lt 76 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module Your computer is delivered with a slot protector in the ExpressCard slot Remove the slot protector before you use the slot Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot A You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot page 16 2 Push the ExpressCard slot protector to pop it out 3 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 4 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into place Make sure that the back of the ExpressCard m
106. tp esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil lt 7 gt VA O Before Use QA VAIO Recovery Center User Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide A Media Center User Guide Selected models only Provides information about using Windows Media Center To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click Media Center User Guide lt q 8 gt AVAN O Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need To access Help and Support click Start and Help and Support A Manuals Specifications Here you will find the on screen User Guide warranty information other VAIO documents and system and software information for your computer A VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials an escalation page containing support and contact information and various links to VAIO online support Web sites O Backup amp Recovery Find information on how to
107. ugged to its power source may cause damage to the computer and the peripheral devices as well as the hard disk If you need assistance to install a hard disk contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 175 lt 120 gt N N 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down the computer turn off all peripheral devices and disconnect peripheral devices from the accessible ports and jacks 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 18 for the procedure 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and the rest of the peripheral devices Wait until the computer cools down 5 Unscrew the three screws 1 and remove the hard disk bay cover 2 VAIO ici S Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Unscrew the three screws 3 securing the drive holder VAIO ae S Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Place a new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws through the holes on each side of the drive holder A new hard disk drive comes with the necessary screws Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder 10 Slide the drive holder into the hard disk bay until it clicks into place and secu
108. use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the pointing direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g LightSource Flickness etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if Q a shortcut key with the Fn key is used the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Why can t use the built in MOTION EYE camera Q The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera A If the problem persists you must reinstall the driver software for the camera Follow these steps 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Device Manager 2 Double click Imaging devices 3 Right click the device name for your camera and click Update Driver Software lt 149 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use A Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE camera
109. uter is turned off Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Be sure not to pull out the optical disc forcefully before it completely slides out 1 Check that the optical disc drive indicator 1 is off 2 Press the drive eject button 2 or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard The optical disc slides out Z Alternatively you can remove a disc with some mouse operations To do so click Start and Computer right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject If pressing either button does not slide the disc out of the drive restart your computer and repeat the procedure lt 44 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs and Blu ray Discs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports lt 15 p Using Your VAIO Computer PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD BD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD BD R Y ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM RE 10 DVD RW P P P P PR P P PR PR PR PR 6 PR 3 4 R DL RAM CD RW P P P P PR P P P P P P
110. wledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil WAG IO lt 176 gt Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information lt 177 gt N N 0 Support Options For customers in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site you may call Sony directly In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services have the following information readily available 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the notebook and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktop 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the notebook or on the back of the desktop the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on
111. y need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card If your PC Card which worked normally before does not work you may need to install the most recent driver software Follow these steps 1 2 3 4 al Click Start and Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click System Click Device Manager on the left pane The Device Manager window appears Double click the device name for the PC Card to display the properties window Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver lt 169 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot your computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart the computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Q Make sure you are inserting the card in the correct orientation The back of the PC Card should face toward you See Inserting a PC Card page 72 for more information Q You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card on your computer See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information WACK lt 170 gt Troubleshooting Audio Video What should do if cannot use my DV camcorder If it is prompted that the i LINK device seems to be disconnected or turned off the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorde
112. y need to install software before you connect the device A Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all QU USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub lt 175 gt N N 0 Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen User Guide this manual and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may be supplied with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on screen help files You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Kno

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