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1. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGN TXN10 Series WANTS Contents Balore WSC cd EL E 6 DOCUMONT ATION E 6 Ergonomic Considerations eaea atean ar aaa aaa aa aai aoi iae Aea Sr nennen Aaa aa ba nnn nae en nne set rnt nentes entrent resin nnn seinen 8 Getting Stamed DEERE EET AET E E T 10 Locating Controls and POA S ie CT C ier ctae te aee t Dante es 11 About the Indicator MT qr 18 Connecting a Power Source ssssssssssssssseseseeeennne nennen nnne de ENTA eana s Tariana idi anapa iaaah eME d be awa deR a n a nadira eaea nn 20 Using the Battery Pack eee ERU A a a a A a a R A 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely sssssssssssssssssssseeeee nennen eene nennen ener sentes entres retten nnne etre nennen 25 Using Your VAIO COmbpUler iacit iet eerie ret e eret ep DU t a ee aea beg p tese n e HE re ed et e 26 Using the Keyboard RIA EnERRRSIAuBEIUuhU EE WERE 27 Using the Touch Pad Ls 29 Using Special function Buttons ssesssssssssssseeesee nennen eene nennen nenne nrnn nennen een rns set rne seines nnns nennen nennen nns 30 Using the Optical Disc Drive cic oco en er E RD VPE UG ER aere d dean e E Re eis 32 Using PO Cards eee ee ett tt etico te eder ats emerit 43 Using the Memory Stick Media sese nnne nnns en nnne sn nes entres ein rnn sterne seines ennt senten enn 46 Using Other Memory Cards uin a areae ienie ete ettet eee eie e e
2. Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Ooocono 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 m 146 gt NIN I O Precautions On Handling Your Computer Q Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer QO If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer O 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 O Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction DODCODDODAUO CQ Provide adequate
3. When should I replace the battery pack If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm No it is normal for the battery pack to be warm when it is powering your computer m 166 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 129 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the Hibernate tab 5 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation m 167 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting Internet What should I do if my modem does not work C 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 lis
4. 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 m 193 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting Peripherals What should do if cannot connect a USB device Q 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 the battery is charged If you are using a printer check the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet Q 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 may need to install software before you connect the device Q Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all Q 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 m 194 a N N O Support Options Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your 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 provid
5. To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Options from the menu to open the Options window Then check if proper security modes are selected on the Security tab For details on the security modes see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software For more information on the Bluetooth Device window see Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device page 68 m 173 us N N O Troubleshooting What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer Q Make sure the other device is authenticated QO Your computer may not allow connections from other devices To enable Bluetooth device connections follow these steps Right click the Bluetooth icon a on the taskbar 2 Select Options from the menu The Options window appears 3 Check if Standard or Low is selected for the Bluetooth security level on the Security tab If a custom Bluetooth security level is selected click the Default level button 4 Click OK O The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate w
6. file encryption registering forms and more For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intuit com support quicken ROXIO DigitalMedia Sonic Solutions Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support sonic com m 205 a N N O Support Options SmartDraw Suite Edition 30 day trial SmartDraw com Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www smartdraw com support index htm 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 197 SonicStage software Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software supports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 m 206 a N N O 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 aud
7. on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camcorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software A On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video 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 m 9 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied to the network Ethernet port on the computer or the optional port replicator and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Ay Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage 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 m 92
8. 176 BITE NC ELE 181 iaaa erc 183 MICrOphiones i eei eet ten ete eer eee ho vette dt d etes 184 MOUSQ ih endete t edu Centri ean oe emiten A i ite ae 185 gcc T 186 Bolu En a AG REEL NH AME E E MERE 187 WANTS KeyDOard ETE 188 Floppy DISKS cce e het Dee im eo n IRR aa ahaa ep sane nee eee 189 PO Cards rs c aiae a E a Ea ei aE ae a A ae E a E ae a a E a a a E 190 Audio Vid60O EEA E E dette editi nie te imt A dt A E A AAEE E 191 Memory Stek Media s cae Ae A ee ie AA a A ees 192 Pernpherals ial cav 193 Support ODtiGhs etit te ret eet e dh tieu tert mui Reena a geese eet ates ects 194 Sony Support Information ssessssssssssseesssseeene nennen nennen nennen nnns a anina akaa aan aaie dae aieiaa aiae 194 Program Support Iriformation 4d pti tt em ecd re ip Rede e ade reb ibn deese ee p eR ducta 197 m 6 AVAN O Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Q Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections setting up informatio
9. AVAN O Troubleshooting Printing What should do if cannot print a document CQ Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer Q Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer Q 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 Q If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate 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 then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Printers and Faxes 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 o0 WD When your printer is connected to the port replicator check the port replicator to see if it is connected to an AC power source m 184 AVAN O Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work Q If you are using an external microphone make sur
10. 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 is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media m IT os Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot your computer is equipped with an SD memory card MultiMediaCard MMC slot to accommodate other memory cards You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card MultiMediaCard MMC slot on your computer supports the following memory cards Q MultiMediaCard MMC Q Secure Digital SD For the latest information on compatible memory cards visit the Sony online support Web site regularly Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card MultiMediaCard MMC slot SDHC memory cards are not supported Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot Do not force the memory card in or out of the slot The SD memory card MultiMediaCard MMC slot on your
11. Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports 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 For the latest information on Memory Stick media visit the Sony online support Web site at 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 Latin American countries or areas or http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of May 2006 However not all Memory Stick 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 WAN Te pani eg Using Your VAIO Computer Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valu
12. P P P PR P P PR 2 PR PR PR Supporting DVD R DL DVD RW P P P P PR P P pp 2 PR PR P Supporting DVD R DL CD RW DVD ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P DVD ROM P P P P P P P P P P P I 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 3 The DVDRW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge 4 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 G 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 lt 36 Using Your VAIO Computer PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable nor recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD BD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD pp n 9 ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM RE 10 Blu ray P P P P PR P P P PR 2 PR PR PR PR PR Disc Drive 7 Supports writing data to BD R Version 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacit
13. built in wireless LAN 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 172 gt N N O Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth functionality enabled Q If the Bluetooth indicator is off turn on the WIRELESS switch Q You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when your computer is in a power saving mode Return to Normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch CQ Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer discover other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth utility software or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device with which want to communicate Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer QO
14. disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart your computer Q If the problem persists make sure a mouse is not connected How do change the left and right button assignments If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Mouse Click the Buttons tab Select your preferences in the Button Selection box and then click Apply to apply your settings You may need to press the Tab key and the 4 and V keys to make your selections 6 Click OK to close the window a fF ON m 188 AVAN O Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong Q The language layout of your computer s keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched Q To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator is off If the Num lock indicator is
15. es Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 93 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 102 Using Trusted Platform Module TPM page 120 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 125 Using the Power Saving Modes page 126 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 131 Changing the Performance Setting page 134 Protecting the Hard Disk page 135 Ooocvoovoed m 93 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer power on password and hard disk password Once you have set the power on password you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password will allow you to protect your computer from unauthorized access The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your hard disk If you set the hard disk password no other users will be able to access the data without knowing the password even if the hard disk is installed in another computer Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There
16. is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen ACLS 2182 Troubleshooting What should I do if the LCD brightness of my computer screen changes The LCD brightness setting adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is temporary and this adjustment is overridden by the setting on the VAIO Power Management tab when another power scheme is selected To save this preference for the brightness follow these steps To do the following procedure you must have administrator rights on your computer Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click Power Options Select the tab for power scheme settings Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list On the VAIO Power Management tab select No change for LCD Brightness Click OK The preference for the LCD brightness adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is saved and the brightness of your computer screen remains unchanged regardless of operating conditions oc OND What should do if the external display stays blank If you cannot change the display output with the Fn F7 keys you need to change the settings for the external display with VAIO Central To change the settings launch the VAIO Central select the control item for the external display and then cancel the check box for enabling the automatic function to select the external display for the output Then try the Fn F7 keys to change the display output m 183 gt
17. is designed for computer use lt 35 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following Q When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports Q Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse 3 3 t e Eje ME The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on your computer As a result you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB port and you can start working IWAN Te ia Devise Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port 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 When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction m 87 s N N O Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on
18. media FD USB memory etc Q Password reset secret file Default file name SPPwdResetSecret xml Default path Removable media FD USB memory etc Q Key and certificate backup file Default file name SpBackupArchive xml Default path None Clicking Browse displays the My Documents Security Platform window PSD backup file Default file name SpPSDBackup fsb Default path None Clicking Browse displays the My Documents Security Platform window m 123 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Configuring the TPM To use the embedded TPM you need to 1 Enable the TPM on the BIOS setup screen 2 Install the Infineon TPM Professional Package 3 Initialize and configure the TPM Enabling the TPM on the BIOS setup screen To enable the TPM 1 Turn on your 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 lt or gt key to select Security and then select Enabled for Trusted Platform Support on the Security tab 4 Press the or key to select Exit and then Exit Setup and press the Enter key Before enabling the TPM make sure to set the power on and hard disk passwords to protect against unauthorized modification of the TPM configuration If the TPM is enabled it will take longer before the VAIO logo appears due to security checks at computer startup You can als
19. operating conditions and varies among individuals as well CQ Make sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the hard disk especially in the My Safe folder before sending your computer for repair Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have occurred during the course of repair CQ The hard disk may be initialized and returned after the repair work and in such a case you will not be able to restore your fingerprint templates Q The maintenance and management of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management Q When enrolling your fingerprint s keep the following in mind CQ Enroll more than one fingerprint in case of inability to recognize the fingerprint due to injury Q You may not be able to enroll your fingerprint s due to some biological factors CL Up to 10 fingerprints can be enrolled per person Note that up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled on a first come first served basis for logging onto your system using the Boot Security functionality If you share your computer with other people you may not be able to use your enrolled fingerprint to log onto your system m 104 a Customizing Your VAIO Computer When swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor keep the following in mind Q Place your fingertip flat in the center of th
20. or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction If the computer is off you can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 2 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer lt 38 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to 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 Y fjr t m 89 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devi
21. port page 20 4 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 89 lt 15 s Getting Started Right 1 Optical disc drive page 32 2 Optical disc drive indicator page 18 3 Manual eject hole page 176 4 Substitute drive eject button page 32 5 Monitor VGA port page 78 6 WWAN antenna page 55 If you do not intend to use the Wireless WAN functionality at all you can detach the WWAN antenna Once you have detached the WWAN antenna be sure to put the supplied cover in place Place the cover with a small groove upright and push it until it clicks into place as shown below On selected models only m 16 Be Getting Started Left 1 Security slot 2 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 85 3 PC Card slot page 43 4 PC Card release button page 45 5 Air vent 6 Modem port page 54 Supports high full low speeds m 17 us Getting Started Bottom 1 Air vents 2 Port replicator connector page 74 3 Battery release latch page 24 N o Ai My m 18 Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power 5 Illuminates when the power of the computer is on blinks when the com
22. required to enable Bluetooth communications with this device Why can t connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth functionality For more details see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software mr us N N O Troubleshooting Can I use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth functionality on the computer is permitted Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device by specifying its IP address on a Personal Area Network PAN The Bluetooth utility software uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP to assign IP addresses to active wireless devices If you specify a fixed IP address for the device to which you want to connect the utility cannot assign a dynamic IP address to the device and fails Do not specify IP addresses when using a PAN Why can t use the Bluetooth functionality when I log onto my computer as a limited user The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to users with limited rights on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Net
23. seconds to turn on the Bluetooth headset 2 Press and hold the volume buttons for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in red and green 3 Right click the Bluetooth icon a on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears and Add New Connection Wizard automatically starts 4 Ifthe Add New Connection Wizard window does not appear click New Connection The Add New Connection Wizard window appears 5 Select Express Mode Recommended and then click Next The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists available devices if any 6 Select HBH 608 and then click Next The Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Security window appears when a connection is established 7 Enter 0000 for Bluetooth Passkey PIN and then click OK 8 Press the headset power button 9 Click Finish The headset icon appears in the Bluetooth Settings window 10 Click the headset icon and then press the headset power button The computer should now be ready to communicate with the Bluetooth headset m 71 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon a on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears Select HBH 608 click Next and select Disconnect from the Bluetooth menu Click Yes m 72 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functi
24. 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 A 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 lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key lt 95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the current password for Enter Password and press the Enter key Press the lt or 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 fie
25. the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions m 74 Using Peripheral Devices WANTS Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before attaching it to the port replicator 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 and the other end into an AC outlet Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC IN port 3 on the port replicator 4 m 75 Using Peripheral Devices 5 Align the bottom connector of the computer with the connector on the port replicator and push down the computer until it clicks into place D Oen NA ona B mE OF vA 6 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not move your computer while attached to the port replicator this may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the computer m 76 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the Port Replicator To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before disconnecting it from the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals 2 Liftthe computer away from the port
26. then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Password and press the Enter key 5 Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key leaving everything else blank 6 Press the Enter key when the success message appears 7 Press the Esc key 8 Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key m 100 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people By setting the Windows password you can protect your user account from unauthorized access Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user account Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people if you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 102 To add the Windows password Click Start and then Control Panel Click the User Accounts icon Click your user account under or pick an account to change Click Create a password In the Type a new passwo
27. to that line m 169 gt N N O Troubleshooting Networking What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point Q Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit on your computer DL Make sure power to the access point is on Q Follow these steps to check the settings Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection Click Properties Click the Wireless Networks tab oc fF WN Click View Wireless Networks to see that your access point is selected C 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 CQ Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access OAC IO m 170 s Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow Q The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points
28. with the Memory Stick PRO Duo slot that is compatible with both standard and duo size media For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick web site at http Avww memorystick com en You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot lt 419 Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My 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 Use the Memory Stick Formatter software See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media Avoid accidental erasure of your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause a malfunction Be sure to use the preinstalled Memory Stick Formatter software to format a Memory Stick media In case the media is formatted with the formatting function of the Windows operating system the media cannot be recognized by other Memory Stick devices m 50 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Checkthat the Media Access indicator is off 2 Pushthe Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pullthe Memory Stick media out of the slot
29. 7 es Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard but has additional keys that perform model specific tasks Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Some functions are not available before Windows is launched Combinations Feature Functions Fn wy A F1 wireless switching Toggles among Bluetooth Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN functionalities Fn F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen To increase lightness intensity press Fn F6 and then 4 or gt or keep pressing Fn F6 To decrease lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then 4 or 4 or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn x C F7 display output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore your computer s screen view n The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with a higher resolution This key combination may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution When your computer s screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display dis
30. C adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide and hold the battery release latch 1 and slide the battery pack away from the computer A If the battery pack is stuck by the side spring locks release one lock and then the other to remove the battery pack lt 25 gt N N O 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 and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off 4 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 m 26 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer Using the Keyboard page 27 Using the Touch Pad page 29 Using Special function Buttons page 30 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 32 Using PC Cards page 43 Using the Memory Stick Media page 46 Using Other Memory Cards page 51 Using the Internet page 54 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 55 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 65 D OCCOODOLDALUOMOZU m 2
31. If the Windows password is not set on your computer password registration will be prompted 1 Click OK on the prompt window 2 Click Yes for confirmation 3 Enter your password twice and click OK Click Next Enter the Windows password and click Next Select the Run interactive tutorial check box and click Next oar o Read the tutorial information and click Next m 106 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer 7 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor four times to perform a swipe test and then click Next The Enrollment window appears User s Fingers Enrollment is the process of creating fingerprint samples identifying the user Click a button above a finger to start enrollment L 41 LJLJLJLJLJ Manual mode Bak Finish cancel E To scan a fingerprint page 107 for the scan procedure 8 Click on the finger of which fingerprint you want to enroll 9 Swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor three times 10 Click Finish To enroll more fingerprints repeat steps 7 and 8 above If enrollment scan fails in step 8 above click Manual mode and follow the on screen instructions to try manual mode enrollment To edit or add fingerprint templates right click the Protector Suite QL icon on the taskbar 28107 9 Customizing Your VAIO Computer To scan a fingerprint 1 Place the top joint of your finger on the fingerprint sensor 1 n Place your fingertip flat
32. Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site you may call Sony directly In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services please have the following information readily available 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the 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 your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing you the problem 5 A brief description of the problem m 196 a N N O Support Options In order to contact a Sony technical support representative please call the following numbers CL In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 CQ In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 Q In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 Q In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 511 6100 Q In Chile Sony answers 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 CQ In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 In Panama 800 2050 Q In Brazil 11 3677 1080 lt 197 N N O Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular config
33. M provides your computer with basic security functions In combination with the TPM you can encrypt and decrypt your data to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group TCG and also called security chips Precautions on Using the TPM Q Although your computer is provided with the latest TPM security functions these functions do not assure complete protection of your data and hardware Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of the functions C After you have installed the Infineon TPM Professional Package you need to set a few TPM passwords on your computer Without these passwords you will not be able to restore any TPM protected data Make sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people C Make sure to make backup copies of the latest emergency recovery archive file and the latest emergency recovery token file and keep them safe and private from other people before sending your computer for repair The data stored in the TPM that is embedded on the motherboard may be lost or corrupted during the course of repair During the course of repair the TPM may be replaced even if there are no problems with the modules In such a case use the backup copies of the emergency recovery archive file and the emergency recovery token file to restore the TPM configuration C Make sure to make a backup copy of the dat
34. O computer models with a recordable DVD drive VAIO Zone enables you to record video and slide shows of pictures to DVD On VAIO computer models with a built in TV tuner VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder enabling you to record TV programs and burn them to DVD For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 OAC IO m PEE es Support Options WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 Wireless Setup Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Wireless Setup Utility walks you through setting up your wireless network connection and offers useful diagnostic tests to help keep your wireless network running smoothly For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 Xdrive America Online Inc Q For users 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 197 2006 Sony Corporation
35. 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 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 VAN LO m 171 gt Troubleshooting What are channels OY 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 Q 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
36. 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 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card slot protector pops out Gently take hold of the protector and pull it out of the slot Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing upward Gently push the PC Card into the slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar a fF ON lt 44 s Using Your VAIO Computer Insert the PC Card slot protector to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card Before moving your computer make sure to insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot A Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Restarting will restore the original state of your computer While the card is inserted your computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode We recommend that you remove the card before the computer ent
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38. Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada at http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Latin American countries or areas at http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Computer page 156 System Security page 163 Battery page 165 Internet page 167 Networking page 169 Bluetooth Technology page 172 Optical Discs page 176 Display page 181 Printing page 183 Microphone page 184 Mouse page 185 Speakers page 186 Touch Pad page 187 Keyboard page 188 Floppy Disks page 189 PC Cards page 190 D OCCOOCODCOLCUODOCODODCUOHLD m 155 s AV AN O Troubleshooting Q Audio Video page 191 Q Memory Stick Media page 192 QO Peripherals page 193 m 156 N N O Troubleshooting Computer What should do if my computer does not start C 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 battery pack is installed properly and charged Q Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty Q If your computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on QO Ifyou are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure t
39. a stored on the hard disk before sending your computer for repair The hard disk may be initialized and returned after the repair work and in such a case you will not be able to restore the data on the hard disk using the backup copies of the emergency recovery archive file and the emergency recovery token file Q The maintenance and management of TPM protected data must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management m 121 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Important Notice CQ Do not encrypt the Documents and Settings folder Encrypting the files in the folders containing basic user keys and others which are listed later in this section using the Encrypting File System EFS will disable you to launch your TPM software successfully and decrypt the encrypted data if Q The TPM software has been installed Q The platform has been initialized Q The EFS functionality has been enabled in user initialization process With the default settings the files in the folders below cannot be encrypted because they have system attributes Do not change the system attributes of the files in the folders below Q Folders containing basic user keys and others C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Infineon TPM Software 2 0 BackupData C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Infineon TPM Software 2 0 PlatformKeyData C Documents and Setting
40. able data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick media When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Be sure to use a fine tipped object to move the tab on the Memory Stick Duo media HiT m um mu LOCK LOOK lt 48 s Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 2 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 appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of the computer o s cS YQ Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Ln Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Inserting the media improperly may damage your computer o Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped
41. ables the function and restores the standard view Fn Q F10 zoom m 28 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations Feature Functions Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 126 On selected models only m 29 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad Ck a 7 Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide one finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature lt 30 Using Your VAIO Com
42. air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its air vents CL 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 m 147 AVAN O Precautions L Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Q 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 visit the Sony online support Web site CL Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer Q To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly Q Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer The LCD Screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause the screen to malfunction To open the computer hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with the other To carry the computer make sure
43. ange it again Reconfiguring your computer does not reset this count If you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is running restart the software or eject the disc and re insert it to make the new setting effective m 39 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Q If your computer has the Wireless LAN functionality and Wireless LAN is activated playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in audio and video Q When you are playing a DVD video or audio and you want to remove a USB device such as USB compatible speakers make sure you stop the DVD first Removing a USB compatible device during DVD video or audio playback may cause a malfunction lt 40 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 2 Ifnothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the desired CD software such as the SonicStage software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option m 41 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action and then click OK 2 Right click Start and then click Explore 3 Inthe Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy right click the fil
44. are two types of the power on password machine password and user password The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for other ordinary users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance 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 If you have set the power on password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 102 lt 94 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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
45. ate glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness UO Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor m 10 a Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Before starting your computer for the first time do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer Make 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 manufacturer s instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 11 About the Indicator Lights page 18 Connecting a Power Source page 20 Using the Battery Pack page 21 Ooocoo Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 25 m 11 gt N N O Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages lt 12 gt Getting Started Front 1 Media Access indicator page 18 2 Memory Stick PRO Duo me
46. battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site ACLS m 160 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if a message window notifying of incompatibility or improper installation of the battery pack appears and my computer enters Hibernate mode C This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 21 Q Ifthe symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What should do if Windows does not start showing a message when start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively aga
47. ble data Keep the Memory Stick media out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing the media Oooo 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 m 153 a NIN I O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep 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 Oooveovodo Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored 154 9 AVAN O Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before visiting the
48. blisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc A 8cm disc writing is not supported m 37 us N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive you need to close the session before you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software Q Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Q Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc C Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc L Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction Q When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Q Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Q Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the CD burning software C Never affix an adhesive label to discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably CQ Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged Q Use only Sony Value added software when writing to CD DVD media Ex Click to DVD Other software programs may not be f
49. ce you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for web sites in the password bank you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering required information and access the password protected web sites Adding an Entry to the Password Bank To access a password protected web site using the fingerprint authentication functionality you need to add a password bank entry for the web site To add an entry to the password bank 1 a fF Q DN Visit the desired password protected web site to display the user account and password entry window Enter your user information user account password etc Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu Select Register Window Click Continue on the displayed window Upon completion a message balloon appears at the title bar To view or edit the entry click Registration Details on the message balloon Never add TPM passwords see Using Trusted Platform Module TPM page 120 to the password bank m 111 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using a Password Bank Entry to Access a Web Site Once you have added an entry to the password bank you can use it to access the corresponding password protected web site To access a password protected web site 1 Visit the desired password protected web site to display the user account and password entry window A message balloon appears to indicate
50. ces Q 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 or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy delete or edit files Q 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 Q i LINK cables compatible with your computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end and VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end CQ The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency CQ An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed Q 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 Q Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of i LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer lt 90 amp N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder 1 Plug one end of an i LINK cable 1 not supplied into the i LINK port 2
51. cess and provide you with more detailed information about wireless connections 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information 2 Turnon the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard double click 9 Lll il on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 3 Click Start point to AII Programs and click Wireless Setup Utility The Wireless Setup Utility appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss a For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long lt 65 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet 10 meters range in open space Q Wireless WAN model
52. computer does not support the high speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as of May 2006 However not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility m 52 es N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card MultiMediaCard MMC slot on the front of the computer PRO 4 MacicGarE 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot n If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction m 53 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is off 2 Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 3 When the card extends carefully pull it out of the slot m 54 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 tele
53. dia slot page 48 3 SD memory card MultiMediaCard MMC slot page 51 4 LCD screen page 144 5 Keyboard page 27 6 Touch pad page 29 7 Fingerprint sensor page 102 8 WIRELESS switch page 55 9 Muting button page 30 10 Volume buttons page 30 11 Headphones jack page 77 12 Microphone jack page 84 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities m 13 s i napa ey Let Leds o Bluetooth o WIRELESS LAN QWWAN o dX 55 1 AV MODE button page 30 2 Play Pause button page 30 3 Stop button page 30 4 Previous track button page 30 5 Next track button page 30 6 Disc drive eject button page 30 7 Battery indicator page 18 8 Hard disk drive indicator page 18 9 Num lock indicator page 18 10 Caps lock indicator page 18 11 Scroll lock indicator page 18 12 Power button 13 Built in speakers 14 Bluetooth indicator page 18 15 WIRELESS LAN indicator page 18 16 WWAN indicator page 18 17 Muting indicator page 18 On selected models only Getting Started lt 14 Getting Started 1 Network Ethernet port page 91 2 Battery connector page 21 3 DC IN
54. digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 Google Talk Google Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www google com support talk Image Converter 2 Plus Sony Electronics Inc Image Converter 2 Plus allows you to easily convert movie and picture files on your computer to your Memory Stick media For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 InstantOn InterVideo Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp m 202 gt Support Options Intel PROSet Intel Corporation For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intel com network connectivity products wireless proset proset software htm Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com 60 Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office 2003 The Microsoft Office 2003 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 u
55. e Power Management folder on the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window and then double click the VAIO Power Management Viewer icon For launching VAIO Central see Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 125 To change the power scheme Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list on VAIO Power Management Viewer To view performance with the power scheme modified with VAIO Power Management When both VAIO Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer are running VAIO Power Management Viewer shows performance with the power scheme that was modified with VAIO Power Management Use VAIO Power Management to set up or modify the power scheme m 134 a Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing the Performance Setting You can change the memory configuration that affects power consumption during Normal mode To change the performance setting 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears Double click Power Management on the System Information tab and then Performance Select Memory bus 400 MHz Priority is given to saving power By default Memory bus 400 MHz Priority is given to saving power is selected 4 Click OK 5 Atthe confirmation prompt click Yes To activate the change you must restart your computer m 135 a Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard Disk Your computer has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled f
56. e and Security Warning windows appear 3 In the Security Warning window start installation and run Windows Update 4 Inthe Microsoft Windows Update window select an installation type and follow the on screen instructions 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 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the taskbar If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appears 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon again The Norton Internet Security window appears If you have previously registered this antivirus software the Norton Internet Security window automatically appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates m 165 n N N O Troubleshooting Battery How do find the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 22 When is my computer using AC power When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should recharge the battery pack Q When the battery level falls below 10 percent Q When both the battery and power indicators blink CQ When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time
57. e dees eene dea ene ELE a eee cV epu c Eva Eee diva tee ease icu 51 Using the lriternet 5t eem ep nnguittutiqueeitvini ud du Im 54 Using Wireless LAN WLAN E M 55 Using the Bluetooth Functionally 5 ur recte dco idee e rede neds sce ce c rete tede o desee e ee o us 65 WANTS Using Peripheral Devices 1 et rote n RE EE Ote iro eed tu dy edet uet ote Do tee Nucl debated atte 72 Connecting a Port Replicator sssessssssssesseeseees eene nnne nennen nnne t nnns en nns sitire nennt sin rn sentit nennen nnne nnn 73 Connecting External Speakers sssssssssssssseseseseeeeenen nennen enne nennen rennen nre inre inerte serrer ee tnn sen n n sentes enn 77 Connecting an External Display ertet tne tee ter odere Eta ed be nd Pa Rh iat ee Lene ende 78 Selecting Display MOJE Sear a oe eee es 81 Using the Multiple Monitors Function eeeeseeeeeeeseeseeeee ARKE Eh EREEREER ea EEE Ea EEEa EaR erR 82 Connecting an External Microphone sessssssssssseseeeeeeeeeen nennen nnne n nnns en tns en nnne sr rns rents ret nns rennes ennt entren nnn 84 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device sssssssssssssseseseneee eene nennen nennen nnns inneren 85 Connecting a Printer ene ta n rotat eM Exe TREE RE ee een oa ed TE ia Meas 88 Connecting an EINK D6eViCe cin rt Re Y vented cand eevee E
58. e detailed information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may be supplied with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk as on screen help files You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada at http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Latin American countries or areas or at http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil mE a N N O 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 For users in
59. e fingerprint sensor Q Scan your fingerprint from the top joint of the finger to the fingertip Q Swipe your finger perpendicularly across the fingerprint sensor CQ Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to scan your fingerprint Q It may be hard to enroll or recognize your fingerprint if your finger is QO dry or wet Q wrinkled Q injured QO dirty Q The soiled fingerprint sensor may cause poor recognition performance O Wipe off the fingerprint sensor regularly with a soft cloth Q Use a lens cleaning cloth when the fingerprint sensor is extremely soiled Q Blow off dust with an air blower or a soft brush m 7105 a Customizing Your VAIO Computer Enrolling a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication functionality you must enroll your fingerprint s in your computer Set the Windows password on your computer before enrollment See Adding the Windows Password page 100 for the detailed instructions To enroll a fingerprint Up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled on a first come first served basis for logging onto your system using the Boot Security functionality If you share your computer with other people you may not be able to use your enrolled fingerprint to log onto your system 1 Click Start point to All Programs and Protector Suite QL and then click Welcome The Welcome window appears 2 Click Enroll now
60. e passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered m 68 on N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables amp SN y N d i a m t we E S Vote Icom Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you need first to set up the Bluetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon a on the taskbar and select Help from the menu Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off m 70 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset is available as an optional accessory It will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet using instant messaging software for example Windows Messenger For details on using the Bluetooth headset see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset To connect the headset with your computer 1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five
61. e program you are using and does not work with all programs Scroll lock Bluetooth technology Q Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled lt 19 gt Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running WIRELESS WAN Illuminates when the wireless WAN function is enabled On selected models only m 20 gt N N O Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer Using the AC Adapter Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer or on the optional port replicator gt O4 TS 4 3 1 2 The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter o To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 129 This power saving mode saves the
62. e s or folder s point to Send To and then click the optical disc drive name Close the window 5 Click Start and then My Computer 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with the file s or folder s you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD 7 Inthe CD Writing Tasks box click Write these files to CD 8 Follow the instructions in the CD Writing Wizard The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration m 42 es N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications 2 Inserta DVD into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the desired DVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the DVD software you want to use For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software lt 43 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to your computer Inserting a PC Card Some
63. e the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer Q The muting button may have been pressed Check to see if the muting indicator light is on If it is press the muting button to turn on the volume m 185 N N O Troubleshooting Mouse What should I do if my computer does not recognize my mouse CQ Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port O Restart your computer with your mouse connected What should do if the pointer does not move when use my mouse CQ Make sure another mouse is not connected Q If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart your computer Q If the pointer still does not move do any of the following QO Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart your computer CL Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds When your computer turns off wait for 10 to 15 seconds and then press the power button again to restart the computer m 186 gt N N O Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if my speakers do not work C Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off The speaker volume may have b
64. eakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity CQ 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 Ooovovoeno m 139 a AVAN O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screw indicated by the arrow below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity WAN Te erac g Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Remove the memory module 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 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging m 141 s Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Make sure to insert the memory module edge with a notch into the memory
65. een turned off Press the muting button on your computer ODODO If you have connected an audio cable to the headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable supplied with your speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged Q If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information What should do if cannot hear sound from my speakers Q If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is properly installed and is charged QO 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 CQ Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled CQ The speaker volume may have been turned off Press the muting button on your computer Q Check the volume controls in Windows m 187 s N N O Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should do if the touch pad does not work CQ You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Touch Pad page 29 C Restart your computer Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart the computer Q If the pointer does not move while playing a
66. emory on a computer Q You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your model refer to the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site m 137 gt AVAN O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages The number of available slots depends on the configuration of your model Notes on adding removing memory modules O Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty Q Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer or Windows becomes unstable contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module QO Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following Q The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and m
67. empt to add data to such a disc will re format the disc resulting in loss of the entire written data m 181 gt N N O Troubleshooting Display Why did my computer screen go blank Q Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using the Power Saving Modes page 126 for more 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 If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 21 for more information If the display mode is set to external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 27 for more information Why doesn t my computer screen display a video If the external display is selected for the display output and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video playback change the display output to the computer screen and then restart video playback See Selecting Display Modes page 81 Alternatively you can press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 27 for more information What should do if my computer screen
68. ers Hibernate mode Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties window remove the software driver and then reinstall it Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information WANTS Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove a PC Card a A o ON o A To remove a PC Card when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 6 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device Click Close Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pops out Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot 10 If the PC Card release button is still out push it back in lt 45 a Using Your VAIO Computer m 46 Using Your VAIO
69. finger and click Edit The Applications window appears Change its assignment and click OK The Protector Suite QL window appears Click OK m 118 a Customizing Your VAIO Computer Removing an Application Assignment to Your Finger To remove an application assignment to your finger 1 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears Click the Applications tab Select the desired finger and click Delete m 119 a Customizing Your VAIO Computer Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your hard disk To erase the enrolled fingerprints 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 key to select Security to display the Security tab Press the 4 key to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key The fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor is erased automatically after your system restarts m 120 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module TPM The embedded Trusted Platform Module TP
70. g Your VAIO Computer Changing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk 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 If you have set the power on password enter your power on password 3 Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key Enter the current password once and then a new password twice Press the Enter key Press the Enter key when the success message appears Press the Esc key o o x OO Ff Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key lt 99 amp Customizing Your VAIO Computer Removing the Hard Disk Password To remove the hard disk 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 If you have set the power on password enter your power on password 3 Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and
71. hanging the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed m 58 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home QO If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected Q Ifthe 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 o t WANTS m 59 Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc 1 10 11 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up Except in Peru and Venezuela you cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth which is used for the IEEE 802 11a standard on ad hoc networks On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard double click W Jj 2 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears Right click Wirele
72. he brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information QO Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery pack and press the power button to turn on your computer Q Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Q Remove any extra memory modules you may have inserted since purchase Q Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer m 157 us N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of your computer screen follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears Set the date month day year Press the Enter key Press the key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the key to select the Exit tab and then press the F9 key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Select Yes and press the Enter key 6 Select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes a
73. he hard disk password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 102 m 97 on Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the hard disk 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 if you have set the power on password enter your power on password 3 Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key 5 Select Continue on the warning screen and press the Enter key Enter the master password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 7 Enter the user password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 8 Press the Enter key when the Setup Notice message appears 9 Press the Esc key 10 Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key lt 98 Customizin
74. in the System Disabled message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off If any are lit press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password m 161 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Make sure you have installed the latest video driver Q 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 visit the Sony online support Web site Why does it take time before my computer starts Q If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups Q If the TPM is enabled it will take longer before the VAIO logo appears due to security checks at computer startup Why doesn t my computer screen t
75. in the center of the fingerprint sensor 2 Swipe your finger perpendicularly across the fingerprint sensor Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Fingerprint enrollment may fail if you move your finger too fast or too slow Take about one second to swipe your finger across the sensor m 108 n Customizing Your VAIO Computer Logging Onto Your System To use the fingerprint authentication functionality in place of password entry to log onto your system you need to set the power on hard disk and Windows passwords and configure your computer for fingerprint authentication For setting the power on hard disk and Windows passwords see Setting the Password page 93 To log onto Windows If your fingerprints are enrolled for your user account you will be able to substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when logging onto Windows 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log on window appears Window is launched You can log onto your user account just by swiping the finger with the enrolled fingerprint even if your computer is shared by multiple users To configure the computer for fingerprint authentication 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click the Boot Security tab The Boo
76. int 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 m M lt 63 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information 2 Turnon the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard double click W E i on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 3 Click Start and then Control Panel 4 Click Network and Internet Connections 5 Click Network Connections 6 Inthe right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears 7 Follow the on screen instructions See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard lt 64 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through the set up pro
77. io files in WAV format For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 System Mechanic 6 iolo technologies LLC Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www iolo com contactus cfm Trend Micro Anti Spyware Trend Micro Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http kb trendmicro com search default asp Ulead BD DiscRecorder for VAIO computers Ulead Systems Inc For questions and technical assistance please check the help and the readme files ACLS m 207 Support Options VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 VAIO Back up Utility Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 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 i LINK port on your computer or with the built in MOTION EYE camera on your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Utility provides you with various video quality settings when using the internal camera For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 AVAN LO lt 208 gt S
78. is on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide m 8 be AVAN O Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments Q Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards WANTS iet Before Use Q Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well Q Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cre
79. ith your computer Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information lt 174 s N N O Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow Q The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other Q The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether CQ Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected L Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected C Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment Why does the message requesting authentication appear The target Bluetooth enabled device is requesting connection authentication Mutual authentication is
80. ity 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 and 802 119 multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802 11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802 11b or g standard cannot communicate because the frequencies are different IEEE 802 11b The standard speed is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faste
81. lds blank and press the Enter key When confirmation to save the changes is prompted press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen confirm that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key m 96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your hard disk If you enable the hard disk password this adds an extra level of security When adding the hard disk password you must set both the master and user passwords The master password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to reset the user password on the BIOS setup screen The user password is provided to lock your hard disk Once you set the user password you will have to enter the password along with the power on password if set after the VAIO logo appears You cannot start your computer with the master password If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails which is critical to password entry no bypass is possible and the data stored in the hard disk will not be accessible There is NO RESET of this password You will have to replace the hard disk at your own expense and lose all the data stored in the original hard disk Make sure to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people if you have set t
82. le desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not divide one single window on two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display lt 33 Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right click on the desktop to display the context menu 2 Click the menu item for graphic properties 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings n Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode IWAN Te i Deis Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat over the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 Ay Make sure your microphone
83. lect Eject from the shortcut menu Q If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button QO Try restarting your computer m 177 us N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot play a CD or DVD properly on my computer Q Make sure the disc was inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing upward CQ Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions Q Ifa CD or DVD is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager window 2 Remove the CD or DVD 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 149 for instructions Q If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound do any of the following Q Double click the Volume icon on the taskbar and click to cancel the Master Volume Mute All and Wave Mute check boxes Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer Q If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps Click Start and then Con
84. ll as when Windows is launched and running Plays the previous chapter movie in the DVD during playback with the WinDVD software or the previous song Previous track button in the CD during playback with the SonicStage software This button is enabled in Instant Mode as well as when Windows is launched and running Plays the next chapter movie in the DVD during playback with the WinDVD software or the next song in the Next track button CD during playback with the SonicStage software m 3 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Special function button Functions Ejects the optical disc drive tray If this button does not work try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive Disc drive eject button Muting button Turns the speaker and microphone volume on and off Volume buttons Increase and decrease the volume Volume up and Volume down lt 32 s Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the disc drive eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out If the disc drive eject button does not work try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive If power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management it will take a while to eject the drive tray Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the op
85. module slot 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer OAC IO lt 142 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window Double click the System Information folder a fF WO MN Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer 2 143 AVAN O Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 144 On Using the Power Source page 145 On Handling Your Computer page 146 On Handling Floppy Disks page 148 On Handling Discs page 149 On Using the Battery Pack page 150 On Using Headphones page 151 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 152 On Handling the Hard Disk page 153 Oooovoovovoovdo lt 144 AVAN O Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen Q Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using your computer near a window Q Do not scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on it Thi
86. n etc Q Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and owner information Instant Mode Provides a guide to use Instant Mode lt 7 gt AVAN O Before Use Non printed Documentation Q User Guide this manual Contains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems Q Specifications The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada at http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Latin American countries or areas or at http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Q VAIO Recovery 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 point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide Q SmartWi Connection Utility Guide Selected models only Provides information about setting up Bluetooth Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN functionalities To access th
87. n 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 CL Never affix an adhesive label on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably m 150 a AVAN O Precautions On Using the Battery Pack Q Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Q Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Q Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time m This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries While the battery pack is in use or being charged heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock Ooovceoo If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack m If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Q You do not need to discharge the battery pack bef
88. n your computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Standby or Hibernate If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet m 24 N N O Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the A
89. nd press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site What should do if the power indicator Green lights but my computer screen stays blank Follow these steps 1 Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your computer screen still stays blank unplug the AC adapter remove the battery pack and leave the computer for about a minute Then plug in the AC adapter install the battery pack and turn on the computer again m 158 AVAN O Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding Q Itis best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windows Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Q Click Start point to Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off Q If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu When the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Q If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Q If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD
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91. ng Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Stand By To return to Normal mode Press any key If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data When your computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc Your computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode You can use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid This power resuming preference will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 125 If the battery runs down while your computer is in Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently If the computer is not used for 25 minutes it will enter Standby mode To avoid this you can change the Standby mode settings To change the Standby mode settings 1 2 3 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click Power Options The Power Options Properties windo
92. ns that you need to enter the same network name and the same network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure 3 Hexadecimal a number representation using the digits 0 9 with their usual meaning and the letters A F or a f to represent hexadecimal digits with values of decimal 10 to 15 n An ad hoc network does not support WPA WANTS To disconnect from a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 2 3 7 8 9 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet right click Wireless Network Connection Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced window appears Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close Click OK Close the Network Connections window 10 Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch m 6 os Using Your VAIO Computer lt 62 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point for example the Sony Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The access po
93. nst unauthorized access With the fingerprint authentication functionality you can decrypt unlock this folder to access your data Note that you need to initialize and create the folder before you use the My Safe folder for the first time To show the My Safe icon on the desktop 1 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears Click the My Safe tab Click to select the Show My Safe icon on Desktop check box and then click OK m 114 w Customizing Your VAIO Computer To initialize the My Safe folder 1 2 3 4 Double click the My Safe icon on the desktop Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor Click Next Enter a backup password twice and click Next The password should be at least 8 alphanumeric characters long You will need the backup password if the fingerprint sensor fails Without the backup password you will not be able to restore your data in the My Safe folder Make sure to write down the backup password and keep it safe and private from other people Specify the folder size and click Finish The My Safe folder opens n The maximum size of the My Safe folder is 2 GB To lock the My Safe folder Right click the My Safe icon on the desktop and select Lock My Safe from the Protector Suite QL menu The My Safe folder is locked against
94. o disable the TPM and clear the TPM configuration on the BIOS setup screen Note that you will not be able to access any TPM protected data if you clear the TPM ownership Before clearing the TPM configuration make sure to make backup copies of the TPM protected data m 124 s Customizing Your VAIO Computer Installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme txt in the C infineon Readme folder Then double click C Infineon setup exe to install the package To install this package you must have administrator rights on the computer Initializing and configuring the TPM See the online documentation for detailed information To open the documentation click Start point to All Programs and Infineon Security Platform Solution and click Help on Security Platform The maintenance and management of TPM protected data must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management m 125 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Central utility allows you to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed n Some of the control i
95. o proceed with the setting Hiding the VAIO animation logo will also turn off the startup sound m 163 gt N N O Troubleshooting System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to the computer s 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 one of the following OY The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to your computer whenever it is connected to the Internet The Windows Updates web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates To use the Automatic Updates feature 1 Connectto the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates VAN m E a Troubleshooting To visit the Windows Updates web site 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Type http windowsupdate microsoft com in the address bar of your browser The Microsoft Windows Updat
96. odifying electronic equipment Q Turn off your computer and disconnect the system from its power source that is battery pack or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Q Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a 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 LC Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD m 138 a ADVAN O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer QO Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Q 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 CQ 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 sp
97. on press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters m 189 s N N O Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart c1 ORN What should do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive Q If the disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature m 190 a N N O Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work Q Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting a PC Card page 43 for mo
98. onality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting a Port Replicator page 73 Connecting External Speakers page 77 Connecting an External Display page 78 Selecting Display Modes page 81 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 82 Connecting an External Microphone page 84 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 85 Connecting a Printer page 88 Connecting an i LINK Device page 89 Connecting to a Network LAN page 91 D OCOCOCOCODUCLDUDDCUO m 73 el N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Port Replicator Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer and an external display A port replicator may be supplied with your computer depending on the model you purchased If not you can additionally purchase an optional port replicator See the online Specifications to see whether your model is supplied with a port replicator Locating Ports on the Port Replicator 1 DC IN port page 74 2 Network Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 91 E 3 Monitor VGA port page 78 4 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 85 1 2 3 4 Supports high full low speeds The port replicator can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not unplug the AC adapter from the port replicator and the AC outlet while using
99. or customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards You can select the sensitivity level of the built in shock sensor to set the appropriate protection level Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central 2 Double click Security on the System Information tab and then Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings The setup window appears 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box Select one of the desired sensitivity level 5 Click OK For more information click Help on the setup window to open the help file VAIO HDD Protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to hard disk drives and user data It does not assure 10096 data protection under any circumstances Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launch and during a shift to Hibernate or Standby mode system recovery and system shutdown VAN m 136 a Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee due to mishandling we recommend that QO You contact your dealer to install a new memory module C You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading m
100. ore recharging Q If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery pack m 151 gt AVAN O Precautions On Using Headphones CQ Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use m 152 gt NIN I O Precautions On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not use the media in a location subject to static electricity or electrical noise 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 Oooovoovondso Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun QO Direct sunlight QO High humidity QO Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valua
101. ove both the AC adapter and the battery pack See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 125 Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off The alarm and timer settings do not work in Hibernate mode They will not automatically bring your computer back into Normal mode m 131 s Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your computer and longer battery life For more information on VAIO Power Management see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power Double click this icon to display the window showing your power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the VAIO Power Managemen
102. phone line with a telephone cable may not supplied Once you have set up your telephone cable connection you re ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port amp on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 e 2 n Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears Click Next If the Location Information window appears follow the on screen instructions If itis not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 4 Follow the on screen instructions m 55 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a powerful network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a local area network LAN through a wireless
103. press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from Windows Task Manager Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of data CQ Remove the AC adapter and battery pack Q Try reinstalling the software Q Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support ACLS m 159 a Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart 3 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart the computer 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off What should do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start CQ This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 21 Q If the symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed
104. puter Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer The AV MODE Play Pause Stop Previous track Next track and Disc drive eject buttons support Instant Mode To activate Instant Mode the computer must be off See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on the Instant Mode Special function button Functions When Windows is NOT launched Activates Instant Mode to enable you immediately to play CDs and DVDs without launching Windows See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information When Windows is launched and running Launches the WinDVD software by default You can change this button assignment with the AV Mode Button Settings utility To start this utility press and hold the AV MODE button See the help file on the AV Mode Button Settings utility for more information You need administrator rights on the computer to change the AV MODE button assignment AV MODE button This button is enabled in Instant Mode as well as when Windows is launched and running a Starts or pauses DVD playback with the WinDVD software or CD playback with the SonicStage software Play Pause button This button is enabled in Instant Mode as well as when Windows is launched and running Stops DVD playback with the WinDVD software or CD playback with the SonicStage software Stop button This button is enabled in Instant Mode as we
105. puter is in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery Illuminates when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery pack is running out of power and double blinks when the battery pack is charging Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc When the indicator is off the optical disc is not being used Muting x Illuminates when the volume is turned off Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the Hard disk drive 0 computer when this indicator is on Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad Nurm lock The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off Caps lock Press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off The Ser Lk key functions differently depending on th
106. r than a standard dial up IEEE 802 11a g The standard speed is 54 Mbps or about 5 times faster than a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11b standard The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions m 57 on Using Your VAIO Computer 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 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 119 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 c
107. radio connection So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information Internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate between a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure O Wireless WAN model users Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN functionalities Q Other model users Please see the following for setting up Wireless LAN functionality m 56 Using Your VAIO Computer n In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Safety Information carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11a b g 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 secur
108. rd and Type the new password again to confirm fields enter the password for your account Click Create Password oa Ff WO Nx See Help and Support Center for more information on the Windows password m 101 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password oa rh WO ND 7 Click Start and then Control Panel Click the User Accounts icon Click your user account under or pick an account to change Click Change my password Enter the current password under Type your current password Enter a new password under Type a new password and the same password under Type the new password again to confirm Click Change Password To remove the password oa rf WO N Click Start and then Control Panel Click the User Accounts icon Click your user account under or pick an account to change Click Remove my password Enter the current password that you want to remove Click Remove Password m 102 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with additional convenience A small horizontal bar located at the lower right of the keyboard is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter Once you have registered your fingerprint s the fingerprint authentication functionality offers Q A substitute for password entry Yo
109. re information Q Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Q See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate 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 insert my PC Card Q Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a PC Card page 43 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 m 191 s Troubleshooting Audio Video What should do if cannot use my DV camcorder If the message appears to indicate DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the ports on your computer or camcorder Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 89 for more information i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compa
110. replicator 3 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of the computer n It is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the port replicator If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect the port replicator completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter lt 77 us N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 Q 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks m 78 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as secondary screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display moni
111. s As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology video and audio may go out of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device m 67 amp Using Your VAIO Computer Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values Q The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies QO As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter th
112. s All Users Application Data Infineon TPM Software 2 0 RestoreData C Documents and Settings lt account gt Application Data Infineon TPM Software 2 0 UserKeyData All folders are invisible by default In addition encrypting the following folder will disable you to log onto your system C Documents and Settings lt account gt Local Settings invisible by default Q Encrypting the archive backup and token files will disable emergency restoration Encrypting the password reset token and secret files will disable password reset m 122 s Customizing Your VAIO Computer Q Do not encrypt the following folders and files There will be no way to restore the following folders and files or the archive backup token password reset token and secret files of your TPM software if you carelessly encrypt them Sony assumes no liabilities for any troubles and damages arising out of your careless encryption of such folders and files C Automatic backup file Default file name SPSystemBackup xml Default path None Clicking Browse displays the My Documents Security Platform window Q Storage folder for automatic backup data Default file name SPSystemBackup The folder is created as the subfolder for the SPSystemBackup xml file Token file for decryption Default file name SPEmRecToken xml Default path Removable media FD USB memory etc Q Password reset token file Default file name SPPwdResetToken xml Default path Removable
113. s about the software see Program Support Information page 197 Ask Toolbar Ask Jeeves Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 Bluetooth Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 Cingular Connection Manager Cingular Wireless For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 m 200 gt N N O Support Options 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 What s more you can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu Screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 Digital Imaging Starter Edition Microsoft Corp Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com DISCover My Games DISCover Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www discoverconsole com m 201 gt N N O Support Options DVgate Plus software Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible
114. s could cause a malfunction CQ Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is not a 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 Q The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Q The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Q Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen m 145 a AVAN O Precautions On Using the Power Source Q See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model Q Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself
115. se it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com lt 203 gt N N O Support Options Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com MobiTV9 MobiTV Inc D For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www mobitv com support support php Netscape Browser America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http browser netscape com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www symantec com techsupp m 204 gt N N O Support Options PenPlus for VAIO Sony Electronics Inc PenPlus for VAIO will allow you to write or draw directly on the screen with the stylus or create sticky note reminders For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor that comes with your computer Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon fast user switching
116. ss Network Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears Select the Wireless Networks tab Click the Add button The Wireless network properties window appears Enter a network name SSID You can choose a 32 digit alphanumeric name Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down box Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop down box Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button Some information becomes visible lt 60 Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters long You can choose whichever you want 13 Enter exactly the same network key again for confirmation 14 Select the check box This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used at the bottom of the window 15 Click OK Your network name appears in the Preferred networks 16 Click Advanced The Advanced window appears 17 Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button 18 Click Close 19 Click OK The computer is ready to communicate with another computer 1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard 7 f you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers in the exact same way This mea
117. ssigning an Application to Your Finger To use the application launcher feature you must assign an application to your individual fingers in advance To assign an application to your finger 1 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears Click the Applications tab Click Add The Applications window appears To add an assignment you need at least two enrolled fingers left unassigned To display the Protector Suite QL menu in Step 1 above you need at least one enrolled finger kept unassigned Select one of your enrolled fingers and assign an application and then click OK The Protector Suite QL window appears Click OK m 117 s Customizing Your VAIO Computer Launching an Application with Your Finger Swipe your finger with your desired application assignment across the fingerprint sensor to launch the corresponding application Swiping the finger with no application assignment across the fingerprint sensor will display the Protector Suite QL menu Changing an Application Assignment to Your Finger To change an application assignment to your finger 1 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears Click the Applications tab Select the desired
118. t Security tab is not displayed if you have not set the power on and hard disk passwords in advance 4 Select the Enable boot security check box and the Automatic logon after boot verification check box and then click OK m 109 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer With the Automatic logon after boot verification check box selected you can start your system and launch Windows by swiping your finger only once If only the Enable boot security check box has been selected you will be prompted to swipe your finger or enter the password before Windows is launched To log onto the system using the Boot Security functionality 1 Turn on the computer The authentication window appears following the VAIO logo 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor Windows is launched Alternatively you can press the Esc key and enter your password If only the Enable boot security check box has been selected in step 4 in To configure the computer for fingerprint authentication page 108 you will be prompted to swipe your finger or enter the password before Windows is launched Up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled on a first come first served basis for logging onto your system using the Boot Security functionality If you share your computer with other people you may not be able to use your enrolled fingerprint to log onto your system m 710 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Password Bank On
119. t tab To restore the default settings 1 Onthe VAIO Power Management tab click Advanced The VAIO Power Management window appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings m 132 a Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 2 3 o N o0 5 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the tab for power scheme settings Select a power scheme from the drop down list If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears on the tab If necessary you can change the items in the list for example the LCD brightness of your computer screen Click OK The power scheme has been activated You must have administrator rights on your computer to set up a power scheme lt 133 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Power Management Viewer To start VAIO Power Management Viewer Click on the VAIO Power Management tab Alternatively you can use VAIO Central to start VAIO Power Management Viewer Double click th
120. ta to CD media QO Do not launch any software application or allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver CQ Do not use the keyboard QO Do not use a CD R RW disc that has an adhesive label affixed to it This could cause a write error or other damage What should do if cannot write data to DVD media Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media CQ 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 m 180 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting What should do if cannot write data to DVD RAM media using Windows functions 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 34 to find about the supported disc media Follow these steps to change the settings 1 Click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties Click the Recording tab Click to cancel the Enable CD recording on this drive check box Click OK a fF ON Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box disables writing data to CD R and CD RW discs To write data to such discs make sure to select this check box You cannot add data to DVD RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to difference in disc formatting Att
121. tems will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a limited user m 126 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the power source for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select To set the timer for the computer to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain period of time click Start and Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options and then change the settings under Power Schemes If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk n You can change the memory configuration during Normal mode See Changing the Performance Setting page 134 lt 127 Customizi
122. ten for a dial tone CQ Make sure 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 m Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line m Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Phone and Modem Options On the Modems tab check that your modem is listed c1 ON On the Dialing Rules tab check the location information is correct VAN LO lt 168 gt Troubleshooting Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 92 V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP do any of the following Q Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise Q If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems Q If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Q If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem
123. that you have a password bank entry for the site 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor 3 Click Yes on the confirmation window If a security warning window appears click Yes or OK to proceed A You can always enter your user information that has been registered in the password bank to access password protected web sites m 112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Importing Exporting Password Bank Entries You can export import entries to from the password bank for a backup or recovery purpose To export an entry 1 2 o0 5 Qo Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears Click the Registrations tab Select the desired entry name from the list and click Export Enter a file name and click Save Enter a password twice and click OK Click OK To import an entry 1 2 N Oo OF 5 Qo Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears Click the Registrations tab Click Import Select an exported file and click Open Enter the password that you used for export and click OK Click OK m 113 a Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the My Safe Folder The encrypted My Safe folder is provided to protect your data agai
124. tible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions 28192 N N O Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if cannot open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved 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 computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software Why can t I 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
125. tical disc drive is not powered When recovering your system turn on your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive Insert your Recovery Disc into the optical disc drive turn off the computer and then turn on the computer again to launch the VAIO Recovery utility m 33 gt Using Your VAIO Computer MODE S e ed Le 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction A If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program m 34 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports m 35 Using Your VAIO Computer PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable nor recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW DL DL RAM DVD RW R DL RAM P P P P PR P P PR PR PR PR PR3 4 DVD RW R DL RAM P P P P PR P P PR PR PR P PR3 4 DVD RW P
126. time of shutting down or resuming lt 21 s N N O Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries m 22 es N N O Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery pack the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges When the battery pack is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery pack is running out of power Double blinks The battery pack is charging Off The computer is using AC power m 23 Getting Started When the battery pack is running out of power both the battery and power indicator lights blink Keep the battery pack i
127. to hold the computer with both hands P qe a lt lt hs O Usea carrying case specially designed to carry your computer m 148 a AVAN O Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks a Qa Qa m m 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 m 149 a AVAN O Precautions On Handling Discs Q Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Q 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 CQ Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q Ifthe disc is badly soiled moiste
128. tor either directly to your computer or via the optional port replicator To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Ifyou want to connect a VGA monitor plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer or on the port replicator m 79 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone directly to your computer or via the optional port replicator To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer or on the port replicator 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 on the computer m 80 es N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector directly to your computer or via the optional port replicator To connect a projector 1 2 3 4 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet Plug an RGB signal cable 2 not s
129. trol Panel Click Performance and Maintenance on 6 Click System The System Properties window appears 4 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a listing of your computer s hardware devices appears If an X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers lt 178 gt N N O Troubleshooting 5 Double click the optical disc drive device to open the submenu Double click the listed drive and select the Properties tab 7 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not selected You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 8 Click OK to close the window Q Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction Q If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive Q Ifyou notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Q Make sure your computer is running on AC power supply and try the disc again VAN m 179 s Troubleshooting What should do if cannot write da
130. u can log onto your password protected system without entering the power on hard disk and Windows passwords If you share a computer with other people you can skip user selection as well Q Quick web site access Once you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for web sites in the password bank you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering required information and access the password protected web sites CQ Access to the encrypted locked My Safe folder The My Safe folder is provided to protect your data against unauthorized access With the fingerprint authentication functionality you can decrypt unlock this folder to access your data QO Quick application access Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application m 103 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication Q The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure 100 verification Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint sensor Q The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure complete protection of your data and hardware Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint sensor Q The fingerprint recognition rate depends on your
131. ully compatible and errors may result m 338 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should follow these recommendations CQ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software such as WinDVD See the help file on such software for details QO Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie CQ Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause your computer to malfunction Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before playing a disc Q Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Q Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is playing a DVD Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code of your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on your computer You can change the DVD region code only a limited number of times When you have exceeded this number the drive s DVD region code is permanently assigned and you will not be able to ch
132. unauthorized access To unlock the My Safe folder 1 2 Right click the My Safe icon on the desktop and select Unlock My Safe from the Protector Suite QL menu Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The My Safe folder will stay unlocked until you lock it again or restart the computer m 115 s Customizing Your VAIO Computer To resize the My Safe folder 1 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears Click the My Safe tab Click Change Size The window for changing the folder size appears n If the My Safe folder is unlocked when you click Change Size in step 4 the window for locking the folder will appear Click OK to lock the My Safe folder and close the window Change the folder size and click OK n The maximum size of the My Safe folder is 2 GB Click OK on the Protect Suite QL window m 116 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Application Launcher The application launcher feature is available on your computer for launching your preferred application executable file that is assigned to one of your fingers with the enrolled fingerprint Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application and eliminate tiresome menu selections A
133. upplied into the monitor VGA port 3 C on the computer or on the port replicator Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 Q Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 m 31 Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display desktop monitor etc is connected to your computer If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 82 for more information To select a display 1 Right click on the desktop to display the context menu 2 Click the menu item for graphic properties 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings n You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Before turning on your computer turn on the peripheral devices m 382 Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display attached to the monitor VGA port your computer screen and the external display can function as a sing
134. upport Options VAIO Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Central provides a central 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 197 VAIO Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 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 197 VAIO HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your hard disk against shock hazards For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 m 209 a N N O Support Options VAIO Media software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares abo
135. uration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Contacts for Sony software products are listed below Q For users in USA Web Site http esupport sony com EN VAIO Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Q For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 QO For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http esupport sony com ES VAIO Q For users 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 Reader Adobe Systems Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 lt 198 gt N N O Support Options America Online Dial Up America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Music Now America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www premiumservices aol com AOL Explorer America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http help aol com help m 199 a N N O Support Options AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aim com Ask Search Assistant Ask Jeeves Inc For contact
136. urn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The originally selected VAIO s screen saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your computer screen to turn off Change the originally selected VAIO s screen saver m 162 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should do if cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears How can change the volume of the startup sound To change the startup sound volume 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears Press the lt or gt key to select Advanced Press the or amp key to select Speaker Volume and press the Enter key Press the or amp key to select the speaker volume at startup and press the Enter key a fF 0 N Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer restarts and you will hear the startup sound at the specified volume level A You can also show hide the VAIO animation logo at startup On the screen that is displayed after step 2 above select VAIO Animation Logo or Show VAIO Animation Logo and press the Enter key t
137. users Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality Q Other model users Please see the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click d E il on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option 4 Click OK lt 66 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality Q The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions a DOOCOCCUOUCUOAUO a Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system Use of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer Size of file being exchanged Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situation
138. ut 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 197 VAIO Support Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to common support needs such as VAIO Documentation product specifications serial number model name service tag information survey registration etc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 m 210 gt N N O 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 197 VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO9 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 197 VAIO Zone software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Zone software provides an effortless way to browse and enjoy pictures music and video files on your computer all through an elegant next generation interface You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO computers on your network On VAI
139. w appears Select the Power Schemes tab Change the System Standby settings m 128 s Customizing Your VAIO Computer m 129 a Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off Even when the battery runs down no data will be lost The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Hibernate To return to Normal mode Press the power button The computer returns to its previous state If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically m 130 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer If you do not use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or resuming When your computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode You can use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid This power resuming preference will be lost if you rem
140. work User mode If the device to which you want to connect supports Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User mode only you cannot establish a connection from your computer Why can t use the Bluetooth utility software when switch a user If you switch a user without logging off from your system the Bluetooth utility software will not work successfully Make sure to log off before switching a user To log off from your system click Start and then Log Off m 176 us N N O Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see On Handling Discs page 149 for instructions on how to clean it What should do if the drive tray does not open Make sure your computer is on Q If power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will not work Use the disc drive eject button located above the keyboard Note that it will take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is not powered Q If the disc drive eject button does not work click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and se
141. y 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 The Blu ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE Version 1 0 discs and Blu ray cartridge discs 8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported 9 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 This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side Please be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard 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 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 pu

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