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1. Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests 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 backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Tilt the display to find the best viewing angle Also try adjusting the brightness setting of the display Following these suggestions can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare or reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Placement of 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 Page 3 Storing Your Computer Do not use or store 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 higher than 95 F 35 C or less than 40 F 50C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your com
2. Page 5 Cleaning and Maintaining Your Computer Clean the computer with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth 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 You can use canned compressed air specifically for computers to remove dust If a solid object falls onto the computer or a liquid leaks into the computer immediately turn off and unplug the computer It is best to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before you use it again Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen or canned compressed air Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Your computer is equipped with a cooling fan and heat sink that help your computer maintain a safe operating temperature These areas must be kept clean and free from debris such as dust dirt pet hair or other particles that can restrict the flow of air If dust is allowed to accumulate in the cooling fan and heat sink area your computer may overheat and stop operating properly Avoid using your computer in locations that are subject to excessive dust or dirt such as the floor or on the ground Avoid using your computer on or near surfaces that may have dust or shedding fibers such as rugs blankets curtains or draperies Avoid using your computer in areas
3. You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use Why does an exclamation mark appear on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box The exclamation mark indicates there is a problem with the specified device Make sure all cable and power connections are secure You may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer Make sure the necessary drivers are installed You may need to remove the driver software and reinstall it Page 188 Audio Video Why can t I use the DV recorder You may not be able to use the DV recorder and the message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may appear because the i LINK cable is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer or camera Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders for more information 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LIN
4. In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears Wireless Network Connection Page 63 5 Wireless Motwark Coanactha Network lacks z Choose a wireless network Ch on tem m the kt bebo to connect to a areire network m range or to get more rianan o ey bs hy Reteted Tats i V gt oe j 4 is v4 be POLAY Y Seowty erada reels nabani vig gt onest H Seer by enabled nrelees aswar all OIE Aronet U Sens ty erabi seeks netenrt sili WIA Y Seourty erabied neri miert all Wit Seny T Seorty erabied srein monot WPA sat Spt Herder Iecwed ne cheer nawr al 5 Select the name of the wireless network to which you want to connect and click Connect If you do not see the network in the list refresh the screen For more information see If the network does not appear in the list of available wireless networks 6 When your computer locates the network type the network key in the Network key box If necessary ask the administrator for the key 7 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 8 Click Connect Wireless Network Connection Winetens teteeeh Comme ton The natah OASE gao 2 retreat kay atco cadet a WEP ley o WPA ley A raters bey Mets Creer SPEO Fen ier rom UAE G 16 Ue eter hga the hey and then chh Connect Metnesh bey sesseseeee wien Fatma hey sssssssse
5. Click OK Click OK a second time on the Wireless Network Connection Properties window Repeat steps 1 to 3 on the other computer to which you want to connect On the Wireless Network Connection window select the security enabled computer to computer network from the list of available networks and click Connect Wireless Network Connection Page 66 Wireless Motwork Connection t Choose a wireless network Network Tasks F aterro Oh an hem n the bit beb te connect to e srsiens retmork m range or to grt more rioan 2 e g POON tit H Sema y eratind na elees netwcrt Rotated Tasis 4 i jj es Y Sens ty enatied neelas rotwori a g OIF_Aeronet amp ow Y Sensty enabled seios metwort sj has kg TS l y Sensty erdt ea eb vert ail apo wir sony N Seostyenabid reies network WPA ut eg Srinoterdsere Jreecwred saeka network a 16 Type the network key in the Network key and the Confirm network key boxes and press Connect The network key must be the same on both computers in order to connect them Wireless Network Connection Wit eters tirash Conna thon x The tach O EAS rar sequred 2 rotweri bay aico cabot a WEP ipy o WPA hay A ret bey NER era AIEO PE rom reg t Ihe aera yoe the ley aad ten cick Comment Netas bay sessesseee Code etme hey sssssssses A Canna Caw 4 If you enter the network key incorrectly the computer will appear to connect to the host computer but will be unable to commu
6. The CD Drive window appears with the file s or folder s you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD 6 In the CD Writing Tasks box click Write these files to CD The CD Writing Wizard appears 7 Follow the instructions on the CD Writing Wizard CD Writing Wizard Page 75 a CD Writing Wizard xi Welcome to the CD Writing Wizard Thu cand helps you irte or record your Mes to CD recordeg dire Type the name you mart to Give to this CD or aust Gack Niaz to use Dre mame below CD nae New fies being written to the CD wil replace ary Mies steady ontho CD i they hare the same nene Cose the ward after the Nes Pave been muren meas Coes A Do not strike or move the computer while writing data to a disc 1 The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 76 Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in your computer s optical drive and view the video on a multimedia display See Using Computer Monitors and Projectors for information about connecting an external display To play a DVD 1 Close all open programs 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 3 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as InterVideo WinDVDe by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as InterVideo WinDVDs to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help gui
7. CD RW DVD ROM Reads CD CD R and CD RW Writes to CD R and CD RW Reads DVD and most DVD R and DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Reads CD CD R and CD RW Writes to CD R and CD RW Reads DVD DVD R and DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW in most cases Writes to DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Reads CD CD R and CD RW Writes to CD R and CD RW Reads DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW Writes to DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW If you plan to use an external optical drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program Page 73 Playing CDs Before you play an audio CD you may need to enable your computer s audio feature To enable the audio feature 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and then click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties dialog box appears As a shortcut you can press Fn the Windows key a Insert to open the System Properties dialog box Select the Hardware tab and in the Device Manager box click Device Manager A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears To open the submenu double click the optical drive device DVD CD ROM drives listed on the Device Manager window Double click the listed optical drive and select the Properties tab Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected Click OK To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs Some programs have
8. 1 Turn down the volume of the speakers 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack O on the computer 3 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the speaker Connecting Speakers Headphones not supplied Headphone jack Speaker cable not supplied See the guide that accompanied your speakers for more information on its installation and use Page 113 Disconnecting speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphone jack O on the computer Page 114 Adjusting the sound You can adjust the volume by using the following shortcut keys An on screen display appears notifying you when a change occurs Fn F2 Toggles the headphones and built in speakers off and on Fn F3 Decreases the speaker volume Fn F4 Increases the speaker volume Alternatively you can use the Volume icon 4 on the Windowse taskbar To adjust the volume of your speakers 1 Right click the Volume icon on the Windowse taskbar and select Open Volume Control The Master Volume window appears 2 Click and drag the Master Volume slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume 3 Click to cancel any Mute check boxes that are selected Sound device Function Master Volume Adjusts the sound level from the speakers or headphones WAVE Adjusts the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer vol
9. 4 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Close all programs that access the floppy disk 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk To avoid losing data do not push the Eject button when the LED indicator is on Removing a Floppy Disk Eject button LED indicator Page 87 Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets direct sunlight and heat sources Page 88 Disconnecting a floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy drive when the computer is off by disconnecting the USB cable from the computer Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a USB floppy drive while the computer is on Pa 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon lt on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the floppy drive in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the floppy drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device Page 89 Storing a floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compar
10. Press the Windows key ay i 2 Press U The Turn off computer window opens 3 Press R to restart the computer Ifthe computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See To enable the touch pad Page 179 Touch pad What do I do if the touch pad does not work Try restarting your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key ay i 2 Press U The Turn off computer window opens 3 Press R to restart the computer Ifthe computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power
11. Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound follow these steps Double click the Volume icon a on the Taskbar Notification area and deselect the Mute All check box under Master Volume and the Mute check box under WAVE Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties window appears 2 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears If an X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers 3 To open the submenu double click the optical drive device DVD CD ROM drives listed on the Device Manager window 4 Double click the listed optical drive and select the Properties tab 5 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not selected 6 Click OK To reinstall the driver software
12. Taskbar Notification area and click Mouse Properties from the shortcut menu The Mouse Properties dialog box appears Click Start on the Windowse taskbar point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center Select the List tab and double click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears To disable the touch pad 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and point to All Programs Click VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center dialog box appears Select the List tab and double click Built in Pointing Device The Built in Pointing Device dialog box appears Click to deselect the Enable checkbox and click OK A caution message may appear if an external mouse is not connected to the computer To enable the touch pad 1 Press the Windows key a The Start menu appears Press P until All Programs is selected and press Enter Press V until VAIO Control Center is selected and press Enter The VAIO Control Center dialog box appears Use the Tab and arrow keys to select the List tab Use the arrow keys to select Built in Pointing Device and press Enter Use the Tab key to select the Enable option then press the key and press Enter Page 19 Your VAIO computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source Page 20 Using AC Power The supplied b
13. continue with the following steps 7 Double click the optical drive device to open the submenu 8 Double click the listed drive and select the Properties tab 9 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver Follow the steps provided by the Hardware Update Wizard Make sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction Ifa region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical drive If you notice condensation on the computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction 1The name of the optical drive may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 163 Why did the computer screen LCD go blank Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using power saving modes for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery for more i
14. loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windowse taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Windows Task Manager 4 Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may cause loss of data Remove the AC adapter and battery Page 131 Why won t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate To restore the computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Restart the computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key ay 2 Press U 3 Press R to select restart 3 Ifthe computer does not restart follow these steps 1l Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears gt 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4
15. play facing up Inserting a Disc 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the disc clicks securely into place A If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive cover blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To eject a disc Page 71 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes Close all programs that access the optical drive and wait for the Busy indicator on the drive cover to turn off Press the Eject button on the drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out If the Eject button does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole Lift the disc from the drive Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 72 Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical drive installed on your computer and use the table below to see which types of media your optical drive supports Optical Drive Media disc Support CD ROM Reads CD CD R and CD RW CD RW Reads CD CD R and CD RW Writes to CD R and CD RW
16. port replicator use only the Ethernet port on the port replicator not the Ethernet port on the computer Also the port replicator must be powered by the AC adapter to function properly Page 95 Locating Ports and Jacks The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only Port Replicator Back Panel 1 DCIN port 4 Printer port 2 Network Ethernet port LOBASE T 100BASE TX 5 USB 2 0 ports 3 Monitor VGA port Page 96 Connecting the Port Replicator A When using the port replicator always use the AC adapter to power the port replicator otherwise the port replicator will be without power and will not function properly Also take precautions to avoid disconnecting the AC power supply when moving the computer with the port replicator attached Before you connect the port replicator you may want to install the rechargeable battery if it is not already installed The installed battery automatically charges while the computer and port replicator are powered by the AC adapter 4 Connecting a port replicator while the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may result in data loss or a computer malfunction To connect a port replicator 1 Close active programs to prevent data loss 2 Turn off the computer and disconnect all attached devices 3 On the bottom of the computer slide the port replicator cover down until the port replicator connector is completely visible
17. power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 3 Turn on the computer For further instructions contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Page 127 Troubleshooting Computer What do I do if my computer won t start Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and c
18. screen instructions 4 Click Connect to the network at my workplace and then click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions 6 Ask your network administrator for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to an existing network Page 61 Using wireless network connections selected models only A wireless local area network LAN is a network in which you can connect to a LAN through a wireless radio connection You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN The wireless LAN access point is designed for building a wireless LAN environment Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before Your computer is equipped with a built in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections For information about your computer s wireless capabilities see the VAIO Computer Specifications 4 For more information on Sony Wireless LAN go to http www sonystyle com vaio There are two types of wireless connections An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local network or wide area network WAN to wireless devices by providing an access point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN WAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range For more information see To connect to a wir
19. the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and click Sounds and Audio Device Select the Audio tab From the Sound recording box click Volume The Recording Control window appears Click and drag the Microphone slider up to increase the volume and down to decrease the volume 1A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 120 Memory Ss Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer refer to the VAIOe Computer Specifications Page 121 Precautions and Procedures A Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent go to http www sony com pcsupport The procedures described below assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment When installing a memory module in your computer make sure you read the proper safety precautions below Mistakes that occur when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Turn off the computer Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems bef
20. the disc from the center out 3 Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not drop or bend the disc Page 160 Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc The disc your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical drive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions on how to clean it Page 161 What do I do if the drive tray won t open Make sure the computer is on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click My Computer Right click the optical drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object Such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole Page 162 What do I do if the optical drive isn t playing my CD or DVD properly Make sure the disc was inserted into the drive with the label facing up Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions If the CD or DVD is dirty or damaged the computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manger dialog box
21. the right mouse button Page 46 Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function a F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window ay Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar a D Displays the desktop a E Displays the Windows Explorer window a F Displays the Search Results window where you can find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu a Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computer from the Start menu ay M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift a M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size ay R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn ay Insert Displays the System Properties window This is the equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu Page 47 Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations Feature Function Fn F2 Toggles the headphones and built in speakers off and on An on screen display appears notifying you when a change occurs Fn F3 Decreases the speaker volume An on screen display appears notifying you when a change occurs Fn F4 Increases the speaker volume An on screen display appears notifying you when a change occurs Fn F5 Decreases the brightness of the computer screen LCD An on screen display appears
22. the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Page 147 Internet Why doesn t my modem work Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack on the computer and the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Page 148 Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are havin
23. to perform designated tasks For example in many programs F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one program to the next Escape key Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Operator keys Page 45 Ctrl Alt Shift keys lt Qe Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many programs instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as CtrIl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key The key with the Microsoft Windowse operating system logo displays the Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking Start on the taskbar See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and functions with the Fn key for more information Applications key E The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking
24. where pets are kept or pet hair accumulates Page 6 Handling the LCD Screen Direct sunlight can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This can cause a malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Page 7 Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO computer Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Front 1 Touch pad 6 Num lock indicator 2 Left and right buttons 7 Caps lock indicator 3 Release switch 8 Scroll lock indicator 4 Si programmable button 9 Power button 5 S2 programmable button Front mA om g lt I FP ag eg A ay OE age ae a a SL LK LI SL SS j 1 Power indicator 6 Headphone jack Page 8 2 Battery indicator 7 Microphone jack 3 Hard disk drive indicator 8 Computer screen LCD 4 Me
25. D RW drive Before you write data to a CD RW or CD R disc read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best writing results Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software Deactivate memory resident disc utilities to avoid data loss Disable the FindFast program if it is installed on your computer Click Start and point to All Programs to see a list of programs on your computer Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged See Powering Your Computer for more information To copy files to a CD RW or CD R 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RWdisc into the optical drive For more information see Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action and click OK CD Drive Windows can perio the same action cech bme you neat a disk connect a device wath ther kind of Ble CJ Bint co What do pou want Windoes to do Ey Open vatable CD folder C Airas do the selected action ox Corcet 2 Open the My Computer window by pressing the Windows key ay and the E key simultaneously 3 In the Folders panel on the left locate the folder s from which you want to copy 4 Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical drive name A taskbar pop up message appears stating your files are waiting to be written to a CD 5 Click on the pop up message
26. K PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 189 Audio Video Why can t I use the DV recorder You may not be able to use the DV recorder and the message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may appear because the i LINK cable is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer or camera Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders for more information 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Page 190 Memory Stick Media Why can t I open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Sticke media A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain fi
27. Memory Stick media ejects pull it out Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may not eject completely from the slot Page 42 Mice and Kevboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 43 Mice and Kevboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 44 Key descriptions Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator light turns on Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate the numeric keypad Arrow keys gt The Left Right Up and Down arrow keys move the pointer on the screen They also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys respectively when the Fn key is pressed Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections to keystrokes Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used
28. Press R to select restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Page 132 Why is the sound of my computer s fan so loud The computer s fan may be running at a high speed to cool the CPU By lowering the CPU speed you also lower the speed and noise level of the computer s fan To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select Portable Laptop in the Power schemes box 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK Page 133 Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed Page 134 Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press and hold the Windows key a and press D twice Page 135 System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to your computer s security How can I protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windowse operating
29. Setup Wizard This wizard will help you set up this computer to run on your network With a network you can Share an Intemet connection Set up Intemet Connection Firewall Share files and folders Share a printer To continue click Next 3 Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box follow the on screen instructions A Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port ar Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone cable Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to the network see Using Ethernet and dial up connections or contact your network administrator You can connect to an Ethernet network from a remote location and use data programs and network resources See Microsoft Windowse Help by clicking Help and Support from the Start menu and then clicking Networking and the Web in the left panel To connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information 2 From the Start menu point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box follow the on
30. Sliding the Port Replicator Cover v Port replicator connector 4 Place the port replicator on a stable surface 5 Align the sides of the computer with the sidewalls of the port replicator Connecting the Computer and Port Replicator 6 Gently place the computer on top of the port replicator until it clicks into place Securing the Port Replicator to the Computer Page 97 7 Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN port on the port replicator and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and I an AC outlet The power indicator O on the port replicator turns on Connecting the AC Adapter to Port Replicator Port replicator DC IN port To AC outlet gt AC adapter Ce 8 Press the Power button to turn on the computer Power cord Page 98 Disconnecting a Port Replicator Disconnecting a port replicator when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate or the battery power is low may result in data loss or a computer malfunction You can disconnect a port replicator when the computer is on or off Fy When the battery is low turn off the computer before you disconnect a port replicator To disconnect a port replicator 1 Close active programs to prevent data loss 2 Turn off the computer and disconnect all attached devices 3 Lift the computer up and away from the port replicator Lifting the Computer from the Port Replicator Page 99 Audi Video C ti Using i LINK Dig
31. Welco me Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the online VAIO Computer User Guide This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer Go to the Sony Computing Support Web site to view the VAIO Computer Specifications which list your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information For Sony software information click Start and select Welcome to VAIO life Page 1 E Caring for Your i This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer Page 2 Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should apply the following ergonomic considerations Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons
32. and is not cause for concern Keep the battery away from heat sources Keep the battery dry Do not open or disassemble the battery Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock Battery life is shorter in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Some VAIO personal computers may function only with a genuine Sony battery Page 30 Conserving Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and power schemes to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Page 31 Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices to save power your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to override a power profile setting and initiate immediate action Standby Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption is reduced to a minimum The system remains on and the computer screen LCD is off Hibernate Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk Power consumption is reduced to the lowest possible setting without being completely off Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of th
33. are inserted into the PC Card slot whether or not you use the card If you are not using your PC Card and you are using a battery as a power source remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot to conserve battery power To remove a PC Card while your computer is on i 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the PC Card is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 5 Push the PC Card eject button for location information see Locating Controls and Ports The eject button pops out 6 Push the eject button a second time The PC Card pops out 7 Gently pull the card out of the slot To remove a PC Card while the computer is off 1 Push the eject button once The eject button pops out 2 Push the eject button a second time The PC Card pops out 3 Gently pull the card out of the slot Page 94 Port Replicator ti A port replicator is a device that attaches to your computer and contains additional ports One may come with your computer depending on the model you purchased If you wish to purchase a port replicator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer When your computer is connected to a
34. arge the battery and find that battery power is still low the battery may be reaching the end of its life and you may need to replace it The battery supplied with your computer is not charged at the time of purchase To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the computer is on or off However the battery will charge faster when the computer is off Charging the battery takes several hours Charge the battery at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require more time to charge 1 Insert the battery into the battery bay 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery as long as the computer is using AC power The battery indicator blinks while the battery charges The battery indicator stops blinking when the battery is fully charged 4 When using two batteries the battery you insert first charges first The second battery you insert begins charging when the first battery is 85 percent charged Battery indicator status Description On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power Page 29 Notes on batteries Never leave the battery in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal
35. attery is not charged when you receive your computer To charge the battery and begin using the computer immediately insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power Page 21 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer DC IN port AC adapter supplied xs Power cord supplied 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Page 22 Turning on the computer To turn on the computer 1 Slide the Release switch and hold the bottom of the computer firmly with one hand as you lift the LCD screen lid with the other hand Opening the Computer Release switch 2 Press the power button until the power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer Power button 6 Power indicator If you press and hold the power button the computer turns off 3 Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary Press the Fn and F6 keys to increase brightness Press the Fn and F5 keys to decrease brightness Page 23 Using the Battery Your computer depending on the model you purchased may come equipped with one battery bay and one multipurpose bay that supports a second battery If your computer comes with t
36. battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long time Page 142 When should I replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Page 143 Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm No it is normal for the battery to be warm when it is powering the computer Page 144 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 To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Page 145 Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Hibernate tab 4 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation Page 146 Internet Why doesn t my modem work Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the Modem jack on the computer and
37. built in volume controls which you can adjust If there are no volume controls then adjust the volume of your computer s built in speakers by doing one of the following Using the Function keys An on screen display may appear notifying you when a change occurs To increase volume press the Fn and F4 keys To decrease volume press the Fn and F3 keys Using the Volume icon Double click the Volume icon on the Taskbar Notification area The Master Volume dialog box appears In the Master Volume and WAVE columns move the Volume sliders up to increase volume and down to decrease volume To play an audio CD 1 Insert the disc into the optical drive See To insert a disc 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a CD program such as SonicStage If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option Audio CD Audio D E X Windows can pedom The sane ection Goch me you roert 4 A amp Correct a devoe wth the ird of Me P Muse CD what do pou want Windows to do gt Paaso a AZ ung Wirdomt Hoda Piae P Mimi Pie Auto CD GJ pen lokje to vem bie a x Avai o te solecisd acion 1The name of the optical drive may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 74 Copying files to a CD RW or CD R You can copy files to CD R or CD RW discs if your VAIO computer is equipped with a CD RW DVD drive or DV
38. button to turn off the computer Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See To enable the touch pad Page 180 How do I change the left and right button assignments If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel and then click Printers and Other Hardware and Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears with the Buttons tab selected 2 Select your preferences in the Button Selection box and then click Apply to install your settings t 4 You may need to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow and Down Arrow v keys to make your selections 3 Click OK to close the window Page 181 Floppy Disks 2 Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected The computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk d
39. chemes tab you can modify it in the VAIO Power Management tab to enhance your computer s operations 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the VAIO Power Management tab and specify the options you want to adjust Click Apply 4 For information about VAIO Power Management click the Help button located toward the bottom of the VAIOPAg amp 3 Management tab Alternately click Start select All Programs then select VAIO Power Management and click VAIO Power Management Help The Help for VAIO Power Management file appears To set your battery alarm You can change your computer settings to notify you when the battery power reaches a certain level 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Alarms tab and then select the type of alarm you want the computer to activate a low or a critical battery alarm 4 Drag the slider to the battery level at which you want the computer to activate the alarm By default the Low battery alarm is set to 10 percent 5 Click OK pai To further customize your alarm settings click Alarm Action In this window you can select the type of alarm you want the computer to activate and how you want the computer to respond t
40. compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box 7 Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel Page 168 Printing Why can t I print a document Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a
41. ct a data encryption method from the Data Encryption menu Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box Type the WEP network key in the Network key box if it is required by the selected authentication method Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box Click OK The network name appears in the Preferred networks list box To set up a computer to computer ad hoc network The computer to computer ad hoc network is only supported by the IEEE 802 11b wireless standard l Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON For location information see Locating Controls and Ports Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears Wireless Network Connection 4 E x HE Wireless Hotwerk Coasectwa x Choose a wireless network Network Tasks g Oki an tem n the kt betes to connect to a serelens ceteorh e range o to get more ier o Pao a H Seouty erating seeless network will Reteted Tasks on ve pu T Secu ty enebted seekos niori a li egi iE Acronet ee Seourty enabled ne eksi metw will gt 9 WIA H Seourty erated saeba nabeert tl ga wr sny N Seourty eratied mels network WPA atl gn Systny Herdewe Keecwed wares nowt wil In the Related Tasks me
42. d the computer 2 Plug the i LINKe cable into the i LINK port on the DV device 3 Plug the other end of the i LINK cable into the i LINK port on your computer The Found New Hardware window appears on the lower right corner of your screen Connecting an i LINK Digital Video Camera Recorder i LINK cable not supplied Digital video camera recorder See the guide that accompanied your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use Page 102 Disconnecting the i LINK digital video recorder You can disconnect the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off Simply unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on the computer Disconnecting the cable when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 103 Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders If you purchased a camera that comes with its own driver software install these drivers before you use the camera To view images You can view images captured by your digital video camera recorder three different ways Select one set of instructions from the following list If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled programs the Digital Video Device window appears when you connect the camera to the computer Select th
43. dapter to the computer See To connect the AC adapter If a port replicator is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery Lifting and turning the computer with the port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate mode If you are using battery power save your data frequently to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode See Using power saving modes for more information Page 26 Removing a battery If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery from the computer to avoid damaging the battery To remove a battery 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Turn the computer over and slide the UNLOCK LOCK latch on the bottom of the battery to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide and hold the RELEASE latch while you pull the battery away from the computer Removing a Battery Battery UNLOCK LOCK switch Battery RELEASE latch Page 27 Locating battery information Displaying the battery status provides useful information such as remaining battery life To view battery information 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Power Meter tab The total remaining battery charge is listed as a percentage You
44. date window click Scan for updates and follow the on screen instructions Page 137 How do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated You can keep the preinstalled Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon g in the Taskbar notification area If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appear 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon again The Norton Internet Security window appears If you have previously registered this antivirus software the Norton Internet Security window automatically appears 2 Click Live Update located near the top of the window 3 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates Page 138 Battery a How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating power status information Page 139 Battery a How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating power status information Page 140 When is the computer using AC power When the computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed Page 141 When should I recharge the battery When the
45. de included with the DVD program A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause the computer to malfunction Page 77 Writing files to DVDs on selected models only Use the table shown on Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs to see which type of DVD media your computer supports You can copy data or video files to DVD R or DVD RW discs if your VAIO computer is equipped with a DVD RW drive Before you write data to a DVD RW or DVD R disc read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best writing results Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software Deactivate memory resident disc utilities to avoid data loss To write files to DVD media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer See Connecting the AC adapter for more information 2 Insert a blank DVD R or DVD RW disc into the optical drive See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for more information 3 Click Start All Programs and select the DVD software program you want to use from the submenu Your computer may come with preinstalled Click to DVD software See the Help guide supplied with the software for m
46. 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 Windowse 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 Sony Computing Support at http www sony com pcsupport 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information You can also right click the VAIO Update icon Bin the Taskbar Notification area and select Go to VAIO Web Support to open the support Web site Page 198 Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Adobee Photoshope Elements Photoshope Album Premieres Readere Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 America Onlinee Broadband or Dial Up AOL Inc Web site ht
47. e If the network does not appear in the list of available wireless networks 1 On the Wireless Network Connection window click Change advanced settings under Related Tasks The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the Wireless Networks tab if it is not already selected Wireless Network Connection Properties z L Wirek Metwork Connection Properties cA x Germ Wietest Nets Adewrced Une Winam ta Cenngure ny ewer renon lating PTEE hanay corea to ay ade notad i n tthe order krot tao Yet Patera nsi Rorare Praceres Less stos Advanced 3 Click Add in the Preferred networks box The Wireless network properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Properties Page 64 Wireless etwotk proper tion 2 x ote Atte te aten CE rem Katwe sare O Tha retmeph wates s iep ke Pe tuber lina Qtr ae Oper v Das moton Type the name of the network access point you want to connect to in the Network name SSID box The following steps are for networks that require a network key If you do not know the network key or are not sure a network key is required see the network administrator or the guide that accompanied your access point for more information If available make sure the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is selected If the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is not available 1 Select an authentication method from the Network Authentication menu 2 Sele
48. e setting you select Since some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode 1 Click the Start menu on the Windowse taskbar and click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Stand By 3 Press any key to return to normal mode To activate Hibernate mode 1l Press the Fn and F12 keys or press the power button and release it immediately Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off 2 Press the power button to return to normal mode See Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode for more information Page 32 Using power schemes You can use the preset power schemes to conserve power By using the power schemes you control the power supplied to different devices such as the computer screen LCD and the hard disk drive in your computer You also control when the computer activates a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate To select a power scheme l Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears with the Power Schemes tab selected Select a power scheme from the drop down menu in the Power schemes box Each power scheme is preset to utilize your power supply efficiently according to your computing functions Select the power scheme that best explains how you want to use your comp
49. e application operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i 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 Page 101 Connecting an i LINK digital video recorder You can connect an i LINK digital video DV recorder when the computer is on or off Connecting the DV recorder when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Before you connect an i LINK digital video recorder Do not connect more than one digital video camera recorder at a time The preinstalled programs on your computer will not recognize multiple cameras Do not connect an external device that requires power from the i LINK port The i LINK port does not supply power to the external device The i LINK port supports transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the programs you use See the help guide that accompanied your program for more information To connect an i LINK digital video recorder 1 Turn on the digital video DV device an
50. e computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact For more information see Checking your network connection status Change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Page 155 Can I connect to an IEEE 802 11a device Only computers with IEEE 802 11a standard capabilities can connect to an IEEE 802 11a device Computers with IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g standard capabilities are not IEEE 802 11a compatible Refer to the VAIO Specifications for information about your computer s wireless capabilities Page 156 What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices Computers adhering to the IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g standards operate at a different frequency band than computers using the IEEE 802 11a standard If you are using a wireless LAN access point refer to connectivity information contained in your access point instructions Page 157 When I change the encryption key the network connection stops What do I do Two computers with built in wireless LAN may loose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption keys of both computers no longer match You can either change both the encryption keys back to the original profile or if you have not saved changes to the original profile you can resta
51. e program you want to use in this window and click OK Click Start and click All Programs Select a program in which to view your images Click Start and click Welcome to VAIO life Click Movies Music and Pictures and select a program in which to view your images Page 104 Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Page 105 Connecting a computer monitor Your computer can display images on the computer screen LCD an external monitor or display or both the LCD and the external device To connect a computer monitor 1 Make sure the computer monitor is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port E on the computer 3 If it is not already on turn on the computer monitor 4 Press the Fn F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both the computer and monitor See Selecting a display for more information You cannot use the Monitor VGA port on your computer when a port replicator is connected to the computer Use the Monitor VGA port on the port replicator instead Connecting a Computer Monitor Power cord Display cable not supplied Page 106 Connecting a multimedia projector You can use a projector to display the actions and images on the computer screen LCD To connect a multimedia projector 1 Plug the projector s power cord into an AC outlet 2 Plug the di
52. ected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a telephone line See To connect a telephone cable for more information 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard Page 54 SS New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection J Wizard This wizard helps you Connect to the Intemet Connect to a private network such as your workplace network Set up a home or small office network To continue click Next 3 Click Next If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 55 Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Your computer accommodates both 10BASE T and 100BASE TX Ethernet connections with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps To connect an Ethernet cable 1 Locate the Ethernet port on your computer For location information see Locating Controls and Ports Connecting an Ethernet Cable This illustration portrays a prototypical computer Actual port locations differ between computer models Ethernet port Ethernet cable 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port SS and the
53. ed for computer use If the speakers have a mute button set the button to off Ifthe speakers have a volume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged Ifthe speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the guide that accompanied the speakers for more information Page 175 Speakers Why won t my speakers work Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure the speaker volume is not muted and is loud enough to hear sound Use the Fn F2 keys to toggle the mute option on and off and use the Fn F4 keys to increase the volume Your speakers may not be designed for computer use If the speakers have a mute button set the button to off Ifthe speakers have a volume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged Ifthe speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a po
54. eless network Option 1 or To connect to a wireless network Option 2 A computer to computer ad hoc network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home For more information see To set up a computer to computer ad hoc network The computer cannot connect to the Internet in a computer to computer ad hoc network To connect to a wireless network Option 1 Use the VAIO Wireless Utility to guide you through the set up process and provide you with more detailed information about wireless connections 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information 2 Move the Wireless switch to ON for location information see Locating Controls and Ports If your computer comes with Bluetooth technology the Wireless Device Switch window appears Select the Enable Wireless LAN option and click OK You may also double click the Wireless LAN ON or Bluetooth ON icon Won the Taskbar Notification area to open the Wireless Device Switch window Wireless Device Switch SE roion tevice Getic td Cable 2 4 Gita Weetens LAN ratte Barco Dene tinas The bogumney band of 2 4 Gihte Wiwin LAN and 5 Ohiz Wireirer LAN are rot compati pees mit yemi iae be
55. emory Stick media in a form that is 1 3 smaller in size Currently Sony SonicStagee and OpenMG software are not compatible with Memory Stick PRO media Sony suggests using only MagicGate Memory Stick media to store and transfer any data created with SonicStage or OpenMG software Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport regularly for the latest information on Memory Stick PRO media 4 Memory Stick media may not support playback of some video files directly from the media Copy the video file to your hard disk drive and then play back the file Page 37 Inserting Memory Stick media Before using Memory Stick media save any open files The media slot accommodates only one Memory Stick media at a time To insert Memory Stick media 1 Lift the Memory Stick slot cover and insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot A Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks Inserting Memory Stick Media Insert Memory Stick media not supplied with the arrow facing the slot Page 38 Viewing the contents Depending on the model you purchased the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Sticke media From th
56. eper A ei o oare acm dy rene Pes balsg mian Pa maem Drom mi we mth gaed J Caren hy 3 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Wireless Utility The VAIO Wireless Utility appears VAIO Wireless Utility Page 62 4 Follow the steps provided by the utility To connect to a wireless network Option 2 You may manually set up a wireless connection without the assistance of the VAIO Wireless Utility 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information 2 Move the Wireless switch to ON for location information see Locating Controls and Ports If your computer comes with Bluetoothe technology the Wireless Device Switch window appears Select the Enable Wireless LAN option and click OK If your computer does not come with Bluetooth technology proceed with step 4 4 You may also double click the Wireless LAN ON or Bluetooth ON icon Hon the Taskbar Notification area to open the Wireless Device Switch window Wireless Device Switch LE Winstons Deves berich 8 7 batis Z 4 Gha wastara LAN Buenos Urvas Ladi bhaoth Dene Syten Stes atic The bequency bard of 2 4 Ohie Wiwin LAN ant Shc Wireire LAN we not Compak peee mh yamm tame bequeney coder tO Coane sacma ee Cree ee ee et gid per eee Pae 7 pma i mera Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears
57. eps for setting up your dial up or Ethernet connection to the Internet The New Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 53 Setting up a dial up Internet connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line via a telephone cable not supplied Once you set up your telephone cable you re ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Locate the Modem jack on your computer For location information see Locating Controls and Ports 2 Plug one end of the telephone cable into the Modem jack Make sure it clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Telephone Cable Telephone cable not supplied This illustration portrays a prototypical computer Actual port locations differ between computer models 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 conn
58. er Push the module down until it snaps into the slot When the module is correctly seated in the slot replace the memory slot cover Fasten the screw s on the memory slot cover Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information Page 124 Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you have installed a new memory module make sure the operating system recognizes it To check your system s memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar point to All Programs and then click VAIO Control Center 3 Select the List tab and double click System Information The System Information dialog box appears 4 Make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed A The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter System Information System Information System Information CPU CPU Clock Frequency System Memory Cache Memory Product Information Manufacturer Sony Corporation Model Name Service Tag Number Serial Number BIOS Version OS Version OS Serial No OEM Information Q Project None 12345678 12345678 B0002 3 Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Computer Page 125 Troubleshooting Computer What do I do if my computer won t start Make sure the computer is securely plugged
59. etup option to adjust the Plug and Display settings Select one display LCD or an external display when playing a DVD 4 Depending on the external display you may need to connect the display to the computer before you turn the computer on To switch the display for models with the Intel video controller 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Appearance and Themes and then select Display The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Click the Advanced button The properties dialog box appears for advanced settings 5 Click the tab with its name beginning with Intel R 6 Click Graphics Properties Selecting a Display Mobile Intel R 915GM GMS 910GML Express Chipset Fam Devices Color Schemes Hot Keys OpenGL Information 4 Settings Monitor Notebook 4 Danes ene Full Screen No Border dd Extended Desktop Intel R Zoom Utility Cancel Apply Page 108 T 8 On the Devices tab click to select the display Click OK pai You may not be able to display the computer screen LCD and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using To switch the display for models with the NVIDIA video controller l 2 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar then Control Panel The Control Panel appea
60. g a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line Page 149 Networking Why can t my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless switch on the computer is on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 150 Networking Why can t my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless switch on the computer is on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 151 Why can t I access the Internet Check the access point settings Refer to the instructions supplied with the access point Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your comp
61. hat accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use To connect a printer port replicators only 1 Connect the port replicator to the computer See Connecting the Port Replicator for instructions 2 Plug the printer cable into the Printer port cs on your port replicator See Locating Ports and Jacks 3 Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer and turn the printer on The port replicator must be powered by the AC adapter to function properly Connecting a Printer Page 81 Cable not supplied 4 Restart your computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions 5 Make sure the computer recognizes the printer Follow these steps Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes If the computer recognizes the printer it will be listed in the Printers and Other Hardware window If the computer does not recognize the printer you may need to install the printer driver software See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information 4 See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use Page 82 Disconnecting a printer You can disconnect the printer cable when the computer is on or off Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to ma
62. hone is designed for computer use If you wish to purchase a microphone shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 117 Connecting a microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack F on the computer Connecting a Microphone Microphone See the guide that accompanied your microphone for more information on its installation and use 1A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 118 Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the microphone cable from the Microphone jack F on the computer Page 119 Using a microphone to record sound You can record messages memos etc by connecting a microphone to the Microphone jack Fon your computer To record from a microphone 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and click Sounds and Audio Device Select the Audio tab From the Sound recording box click Volume The Recording Control window appears Click the Select check box at the bottom of the Microphone column if it is not already selected Close the Recording Control window To adjust the volume for recording sound You can only adjust the volume for recording in the Recording Control window l S Click Start on
63. ideo camera recorders Page 194 How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Page 195 How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media Use the supplied storage case See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances Page 196 The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software Page 197 Sony Support Information Refer to the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen VAIO Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide detailed information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may come with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard
64. into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 3 Turn on the computer For further instructions contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Page 126 Troubleshooting Computer What do I do if my computer won t start Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Make sure the battery is inserted properly and charged Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty If the computer is plugged into a
65. is window you can choose to view print copy or organize your images or data stored on the Memory Stick media If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick media then follow these steps To view the contents 1 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click Sony MemoryStick The Sony MemoryStick window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Page 39 Protecting data on Memory Stick media Some Memory Sticke media are equipped with a write protect tab The write protect tab prevents accidental changes to information recorded on your Memory Stick media When you slide the write protect tab to the LOCK position your Memory Stick media is write protected You cannot delete copy or save information on the media while the write protect tab in the LOCK position When you slide the tab to the un LOCK position you can write to or modify your Memory Stick media s contents Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write Protect Tab Back of Memory Stick media 1 Some Memory Stick media do not have a write protect tab and the location or position of the write protect tab may vary depending on the type of Memory Stick media See the information sheet provided with your Memory Stick media Page 40 Formatting Memory Stick
66. ital Video Recorders You can connect a digital video DV recorder such as a Sony digital video recorder to the i LINK S400 i IEEE 1394 port on your computer The i LINK digital video camera recorder is an external device that enables you to record view and transfer digital images to your computer via the i LINK port 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i 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 Page 100 Audi Video C ti Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders You can connect a digital video DV recorder such as a Sony digital video recorder to the i LINK S400 i IEEE 1394 port on your computer The i LINK digital video camera recorder is an external device that enables you to record view and transfer digital images to your computer via the i LINK port 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the softwar
67. jects on the screen using the built in touch pad Page 17 Locating and using the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad This illustration portrays a prototypical computer Pointer Touch pad Left button Touch Pad Action Description Sliding one finger Equivalent to using a mouse to place the pointer on an item Tapping once Equivalent to pressing the left button once Tapping twice Equivalent to pressing the left button twice Sliding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Moving your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally Equivalent to scrolling horizontally The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Page 18 Customizing the touch pad Customizing your touch pad and mouse preferences may entail changing the pointers enabling or disabling the tapping feature and adjusting the touch pad speed The touch pad and mouse preferences are adjustable from the Mouse Properties dialog box You also have the option to disable the touch pad when you want to use an external mouse If it is disabled the touch pad may easily be enabled again using a series of keyboard steps To customize the touch pad or mouse Right click the Touch Pad icon E on the
68. les you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media Page 191 Memory Stick Media Why can t I open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Sticke media A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media Page 192 Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Page 193 Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible v
69. lfunction To disconnect a printer 1 Make sure all printing jobs are completed 2 Turn off the printer then unplug the printer cable from the computer Page 83 Fl Disk Dri Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Page 84 Fl Disk Dri Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Page 85 Connecting a floppy disk drive You can connect a floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Connecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Plug the USB cable with the USB icon Y facing upward into the USB port Yy The Found New Hardware pop up message appears Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Page 86 Inserting and removing floppy disks To write data to a disk use one that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature The floppy disk drive cannot write data to a disk if it is inserted into the drive improperly To insert a floppy disk 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label facing up 2 Push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a Floppy Disk Floppy disk Floppy disk drive
70. ly and protecting against potential threats to your computer s security How can I protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windowse 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 The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to your computer whenever you are 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 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Security Center The Windows Security Center window appears 3 Click Bb automatic Updates The Automatic Updates dialog box appears 4 Select to set up automatic or scheduled updates and click OK 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 Update and Security Warning windows appear 3 In the Security Warning window click Yes to install and run Windows Update 4 In the Microsoft Windows Up
71. ly plugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer Page 172 Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer Page 173 What do I do if the pointer doesn t move when I use the mouse Make sure another mouse is not installed If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you still cannot use the pointer restart the computer You can restart the computer three different ways Press the Windows key ay and press U When the Turn Off Computer window appears press R Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key gt and then press R to select Shut Down Press Enter Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off press the power button again to restart the computer Page 174 Speakers Why won t my speakers work Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure the speaker volume is not muted and is loud enough to hear sound Use the Fn F2 keys to toggle the mute option on and off and use the Fn F4 keys to increase the volume Your speakers may not be design
72. may also use the power icon on the Windowse taskbar to quickly view battery information See To display the power icon on the taskbar for instructions on how to set up this shortcut To display the power icon on the taskbar 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Advanced tab and then select Always show icon on the taskbar in the Options box The power icon appears on the taskbar See the power icon descriptions below for more information You can rollover the power icon with the pointer using either the touchpad or a mouse to view the remaining battery charge and you can double click the power icon to open the Power Meter window which also displays the remaining battery charge Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power Computer is using AC power and charging the battery Battery is charging Battery is fully charged Battery is discharging No battery is inserted in the computer Page 28 Charging a battery You will need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you have not used the battery for a long time The lithium ion battery supplied with your computer may be recharged at any time whether you wait until the battery is completely or partially discharged Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life If you ch
73. media Memory Sticke media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it If you need to reformat Memory Stick media use the Memory Stick Formatter that is provided with the media For more information about using Memory Stick Formatter refer to Formatter Help A Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Back up important data before formatting the media To format Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot See To insert Memory Stick media for more information From the Start menu click All Programs select Memory Stick Utility and click Memory Stick Formatter The Memory Stick Formatter window appears Click Start Format and follow the on screen directions After formatting click Exit Page 41 Removing Memory Stick media If the Memory Stick media is removed prematurely a blue screen with a message may appear prompting you to continue or exit Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue This enables the media to finish reading or writing data To remove Memory Stick media 1 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media 2 Make sure the access light is off 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 4 When the
74. mory Sticke media indicator 9 Speakers 5 Wireless switch 10 Keyboard 1 Wireless LAN capabilities are available on selected models only Left 1 Network Ethernet port 4 Manual eject hole 2 Modem jack 5 Optical drive eject button 3 Optical drive A Only connect 10BASE T or 100BASE TX cables to the a Network Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to a network see Network Connections or contact your network administrator Right Page 9 1 PC Card eject button 5 USB 2 0 ports 2 PC Card slot 6 Monitor VGA port 3 i LINKe IEEE 1394 S400 port 7 DC IN port 4 Memory Sticke media slot Back 1 Air vent 2 Battery connector Bottom 1 Port replicator connector 2 Air vents Page 10 Page 11 About the Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power O Turns on when the power to the computer is on blinks in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery C Turns on when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery is running out of power double blinks when the battery is charging Memory Sticke PAAS Turns on when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the comp
75. mouse for more information To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port Y See Locating Controls and Ports One USB port supports one USB connection 2 If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process pai Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation some devices require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard USB cable Page 50 Disconnecting a USB mouse or keyboard You can disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the mouse or keyboard when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard Unplug the USB cable from the USB port Page 51 Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial up or Ethernet connection to the Internet The New Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 52 Internet Connections This section describes the basic st
76. nformation If the display mode is set to external display use the Fn F7 key combination See Selecting a display for more information Page 164 Why can t I view the entire DVD video display on the external display The display resolution may not be properly set To adjust the display resolution see Selecting a display for more information It is recommended that you adjust the display resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller depending on the size of the external display screen Page 165 How do I adjust the image on the external display Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the help guide that accompanied your display for more information Page 166 How do I change the video resolution on the external display The video may not appear on the entire screen if your computer resolution is set larger than 1024 x 768 Adjust the video resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller To change the video resolution follow these instructions 1 Right click the desktop and select Properties from the shortcut menu The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of the video resolution Page 167 Printing Why can t I print a document Make sure the printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer Make sure the printer is
77. nicate with the host computer or any other computer on the network 17 The Wireless Network Connection window updates to show the computer to computer ad hoc network in which you are connected To disconnect from a wireless network For computers with built in wireless LAN functionality move the Wireless LAN switch to OFF A Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss To disconnect from a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears 3 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears 5 Click to select Any available network access point preferred if it is not already selected and click Close 6 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Connection Properties window and click Close on the Wireless Network Connection Status window 7 Move the Wireless LAN switch to OFF 1 Bluetooth technology is available on selected models only Page 67 Checking your network connection status Whether you have a wireless Ethernet or dial up connection you can check the sta
78. notifying you when a change occurs Fn F6 Increases the brightness of the computer screen LCD An on screen display appears notifying you when a change occurs Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected external display and both the LCD and an external display You can also select the Setup option to adjust the Plug and Display settings Select one display LCD or an external display when playing a DVD An on screen display appears notifying you when a change occurs Fn F1i0 Changes the screen resolution of the entire desktop and any open dialog boxes Fn F1i2 Puts the system into Hibernate mode a power management state To return the system to normal operating mode press the power button Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Page 48 Connecting a USB Mouse and Keyboard Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards To function properly the device you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer For information about your computer s built in keyboard and key functions see Key descriptions Page 49 Connecting a USB mouse or keyboard Your computer can be on or off when connecting a universal serial bus USB mouse or keyboard If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on you may need to restart the computer for it to recognize the device See What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the
79. nu click Change the order of the preferred networks The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Page 65 Wireless Network Connection Properties a g L Winey Network sans tioa Prepettios x levee Ves henn Agai kroa n onare m ewer renea rG aredi duxerecd im a ind od nas standis ee naish s p ange CA Da baion beon Vem wsom Hetast i Audornancaby creec ti ay aide retea nthe ade kaet tere Cte serrate Mave deen su Rerne Dene amna Click Add The Wireless network properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Properties 10 11 12 13 14 15 Witelens network properties t X r As hertcatory Conmmckor Newb momen SE ter Tha netat reges a hey hi Pe boing Hean abe ae Oper Y One roto Type the name of the network you want to connect to in the Network name SSID box If available make sure the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is selected If the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is not available 1 Select an authentication method from the Network Authentication menu 2 Select a data encryption method from the Data Encryption menu Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box Type the WEP network key in the Network key box if it is required by the selected authentication method Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box Click to select This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used
80. o 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 by moving the write protect tab on the bottom of the disk to the close position Page 184 PC Cards Why doesn t my PC Card work Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 185 PC Cards Why doesn t my PC Card work Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 186 Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart your computer Page 187 Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting PC Cards for more information
81. o the alarm Page 34 Locating power status information Displaying the power status provides useful information such as remaining battery life To view the Power Meter window 1 Double click the Power icon The Power Meter window appears You can also rollover the Power icon to view the remaining battery charge Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power Computer is using AC power and charging the battery Battery is charging Battery is fully charged Battery is discharging No battery is inserted in the computer 4 If the Power icon is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification area see To display the Power icon on the taskbar Power Meter 2 Power Meter M Always show icon on the taskbar V Show detais for each battery Power status Current power source Batteries Total battery power remaring 89 Total time remaining 4 00 hours 1 Click an individual battery icon for more information The Power Meter window may appear slightly different on your computer depending on the number of batteries your computer supports To display the Power icon on the taskbar 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Advanced tab and then select Always show icon on the taskbar in the Options box The power icon appears on the taskbar See the power icon desc
82. ontrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour If the computer still does not turn on follow these steps 1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery 2 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 3 Turn on the computer For further instructions contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Page 128 What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps l Press the F2 key The BIOS Setup menu appears Set the time hour minute second Press Enter Press the Down Arrow key v to select System Date and then set the date month day year Press Enter Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key v to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears Press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears Select Yes and press Enter Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts If this occurs on a reg
83. ony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 SonicStage Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc Page 200 Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CD R or CD RW discs or audio files in WAV format Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 SpySubtracte InterMute Inc Web site http www intermute com support html VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Control Center Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Control Center provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO personal computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Components is a software plug in for Adobee Premieres software that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Media Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO comp
84. ore information A Do not strike or shake the computer while copying files to a disc Page 78 Print c ti Printing With Your Computer Your computer is compatible with many popular printers However to ensure the best performance printers must be compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer Page 79 Print c ti Printing With Your Computer Your computer is compatible with many popular printers However to ensure the best performance printers must be compatible with the Microsoft Windowse operating system installed on your computer Page 80 Connecting a printer You can easily connect a printer to your computer or port replicator if applicable The New Hardware Wizard enables you to easily install the printer software but some printers require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your printer for more information If you are using the port replicator connect the AC adapter to the port replicator The port replicator must be powered by the AC adapter to function properly To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port Y on your computer See Locating Controls and Ports 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer 3 Turn the printer on The Found New Hardware Wizard appears on the computer screen Connecting a USB Printer Pa USB cable not supplied lt CI JE See the guide t
85. ore you install or remove a memory module Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by momentarily touching an unpainted metal object that is grounded such as a pipe radiator or faucet Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special protective package to store a memory module and prevent ESD Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer refer to the VAIO Computer Specifications If you wish to purchase a memory module shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 122 Removing and installing memory modules Make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures before you remove or install a memory module When installing a memory module do not open the mod
86. other into the network connection To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a network connection 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard Page 56 SS New Connection Wizard Welcome to the New Connection J Wizard This wizard helps you Connect to the Intemet Connect to a private network such as your workplace network Set up a home or small office network To continue click Next 3 Click Next If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 57 Customizing your Internet connection The Internet Properties dialog box enables you to change the way you view the Internet You can change your home page fonts language and colors You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the tabs to view options 4 Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes 5 Click OK Page 58 Network Connections With a Sony comp
87. power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box 7 Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel Page 169 Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack F on the computer See Connecting a microphone for more information If the microphone is battery powered make sure the batteries are correctly installed Page 170 Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack F on the computer See Connecting a microphone for more information If the microphone is battery powered make sure the batteries are correctly installed Page 171 Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is secure
88. programs and burn them to DVD Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 WinDVDe for VAIO InterVideo Inc Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 WordPerfecte Corel Corporation Web site http www corel com Page 202
89. puter When running the computer s electromagnetic field may cause other electronic equipment in close proximity to malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block ventilation Leave a space of at least 8 inches 20 cm behind the back of the computer If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may interfere with radio or TV reception Should this occur move the computer a suitable distance away from the radio or TV Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Page 4 Using Cables and Connections Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Ifthe telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting a telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem
90. riptions above for more information Page 35 Using M Stick Medi Your VAIO computer is equipped with a Memory Stick media slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick media Page 36 About Memory Stick media Memory Sticke media are a compact portable and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible devices You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media The following types of Memory Stick media are available but compatibility with your computer can vary MagicGate Memory Stick media Provides copyright protection with authentication and encryption using Sony MagicGate technology Authentication ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content can be recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback Memory Stick PRO media Provides MagicGate copyright protection and high speed transfer features when used with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices VAIO computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only Currently MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available Memory Stick media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high speed data transfer Memory Stick Duo media Provides the same features and benefits of MagicGate M
91. rive 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon Y facing upward into the USB Y port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windowse taskbar Turn Off Computer and then Restart Page 182 Floppy Disks 2 Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected The computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon Y facing upward into the USB Y port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windowse taskbar Turn Off Computer and then Restart Page 183 Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive See Inserting and removing floppy disks for instructions on how to insert the disk properly If the disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data t
92. rive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive cover blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To eject a disc Page 69 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes Close all programs that access the optical drive and wait for the Busy indicator on the drive cover to turn off Press the Eject button on the drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out If the Eject button does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole Lift the disc from the drive Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 70 Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs 4 Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CDs or DVDs Adhesive labels may damage the optical drive if they come off while the disc is in the drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes 2 Press the Eject button on the optical drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out Ejecting the Drive Tray Eject button 3 Place a disc on the drive tray with the label facing up 4 You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the label you want to
93. rs Click Appearance and Themes and then select Display The Display Properties dialog box appears Click the Settings tab Click the Advanced button The properties dialog box appears for advanced settings Click the tab with its name beginning with GeForce Select nView Display Settings from the left menu To change the current display select the desired display from the Current display drop down list To display the output on your computer s LCD and the external display at the same time select Clone from the nView Display mode drop down list To specify displays use the Primary Display Secondary Display drop down list Selecting a Display 6 ax Troubleshoot Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA NV44M Properties Monitor General Adapter Color Management e ae BNVIDIA nView allows you to connect separate displays to a single graphics card nview Display Mode Dualview kd Primary display B Laptop Display z Secondary display B Sony CPD L141 Make this the primary display Disable auto panning on secondary device viewport lock Detect Displays Device Settings gt gt ve Click OK If the Confirm Display Settings dialog box appears click YES To adjust the screen resolution Plug and Display customizes the screen resolution to fit within the external display However if the external display s screen resolution is larger than the comp
94. rt both computers Page 158 CDs and DVDs How do I maintain CDs and DVDs Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc may cause reading errors Try using canned compressed air to clean dusty discs Do not clean the disc with solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out 3 Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not drop or bend the disc Page 159 CDs and DVDs How do I maintain CDs and DVDs Avoid touching the surface of the disc with your fingers Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc may cause reading errors Try using canned compressed air to clean dusty discs Do not clean the disc with solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of
95. splay cable not supplied into the projector and the Monitor VGA port O on your computer To locate the Monitor port see Locating Controls and Ports Connecting a Multimedia Projector Power cord Audio cable not supplied 3 Plug the audio cable not supplied into the projector and the Headphones jack on your computer 4 Turn on the projector if it is not already on and then turn on your computer 5 Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer and the projector See Selecting a display for more information See the guide that accompanied your projector for more information on its installation and use Page 107 Selecting a display Your computer comes with a Plug and Display feature which enables you to connect an external display to the computer and instantly view an image on the connected display An external display may be a projector or computer monitor When you connect an external display the image appears on the computer s LCD screen and the external display To switch the display using shortcut features To switch the display between the computer screen LCD the external display or both use the Fn F7 shortcut keys or the S1 or S2 button See Using S1 and S2 Buttons for more information Shortcut keys Result Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected external display and both the LCD and an external display You can also select the S
96. 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 The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to your computer whenever you are 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 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Security Center The Windows Security Center window appears 3 Click Bb automatic Updates The Automatic Updates dialog box appears 4 Select to set up automatic or scheduled updates and click OK 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 Update and Security Warning windows appear 3 In the Security Warning window click Yes to install and run Windows Update 4 In the Microsoft Windows Update window click Scan for updates and follow the on screen instructions Page 136 System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smooth
97. tment on the floppy disk drive Storing a Floppy Disk Drive Page 90 PC Car dS uaaa Using PC Cards Your computer includes one PC Card slot The slot is compatible with CardBus You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer Page 91 PC Car dS uaaa Using PC Cards Your computer includes one PC Card slot The slot is compatible with CardBus You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer Page 92 Inserting PC Cards To insert a PC Card 1 Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up 2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot The system automatically detects the PC Card A Do not force a PC Card into the slot this may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not damage the connector pins but damage may occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the PC Card slot while the computer is being transported Inserting a PC Card Arrow facing the slot PC Card Page 93 Removing PC Cards You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on or off PC Cards draw power from the computer when they
98. tp www aol com AOL Instant Messenger AOL Inc Web site http www aim com Click to DVD Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can easily 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 Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 DVgate Plus Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINKe 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 Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Google Toolbar Google Inc Web site http toolbar google com help html Microsofte Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Office Small Business Edition Trial Version Office Student and Teacher Edition Trial Version Microsoft Corp Web site h
99. ttp www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Microsofts Internet Explorer Movie Maker Mediae Player Works Page 199 Microsoft Corp Web site http support microsoft com MoodLogic MoodLogic Inc Web site http www moodlogic com support E mail help moodlogic com Netscapee Internet Service AOL Inc Web site http isp netscape com help Telephone 866 541 8233 Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp PictureGear Studio Sony Electronics Inc PictureGear Studio still image management software displays still images from your hard drive or a Sony digital still camera The still images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder create your own photo albums and make prints Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Quattro Proe Corel Corporation Web site http www corel com Quickene New User Edition Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support quicken RecordNow Sonic Solutions Web site http support sonic com SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability Web site http www s
100. tus of that connection To check your network connection status 1 Click Start on the taskbar and click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 Click the enabled network connection to open the connection status window Wireless Network Connection Status TH Winekets Network Connection Satus 2 Genes sopi vane aasre etash tt be heerret ben I Cremer en oeod wie pa reng ut Sere gl Reed Pase 1 0 Agomes Deene ven m eeben Metresi Dese Page 68 Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs 4 Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CDs or DVDs Adhesive labels may damage the optical drive if they come off while the disc is in the drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate if one is active For more information see Using power saving modes 2 Press the Eject button on the optical drive cover to open the drive tray The drive tray slides out Ejecting the Drive Tray Eject button 3 Place a disc on the drive tray with the label facing up 4 You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the label you want to play facing up Inserting a Disc 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the disc clicks securely into place A If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical d
101. ular basis contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Page 129 What do I do if the message Operating system not found appears when my computer starts and why won t Windows start Make sure the computer does not have a non bootable floppy disk in the floppy disk drive if applicable If a non bootable floppy disk is in the drive 1 Remove the floppy disk 2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft Windowse operating system starts properly If the Windows operating system still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 3 Restart the computer 4 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears gt 5 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu 6 Press the Down Arrow key v to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears 7 Press the Enter key The Setup Confirmation window appears 8 Select Yes and press Enter 9 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 10 Select Yes and press Enter The computer restarts Page 130 What do I do if my computer stops responding It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windowse Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in
102. ule package until you are ready to install it The package protects the module from Electrostatic discharge ESD To remove a memory module 1 Turn off the computer and all attached devices 2 Disconnect the power cord all cables and remove the battery if it is installed See Removing a battery 3 Wait for the computer to cool down 4 The interior of the computer becomes extremely hot during operation Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screw 4 Turn the computer over and use a screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw on the cover of the memory slot A To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screw 5 Remove the memory slot cover carefully 6 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity A Avoid touching any part of the motherboard or other components inside the computer 7 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs see arrows No 1 and pulling out the module in the direction of arrow No 2 See To install a memory module for more information Removing a Memory Module To install a memory module 1 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 2 Install the memory module by sliding it into the open slot at a 45 degree angle See To remove a memory module Align the grooves on the memory module with the grooves in the slot Installing a New Memory Module Page 123 Memory slot cov
103. ume CD Player Adjusts the volume of the CD in the optical drive Microphone Adjusts the internal or external microphone volume PC Beep Adjusts the beep sound when inserting or removing the PC Card and other devices Adjusting the volume for playing CDs and DVDs does not adjust the volume for recording sound files You can only adjust the recording volume in the Recording Control window See Using a microphone to record sound for instructions on how to open this window Page 115 Enabling the sound If you do not hear sound when playing a CD or DVD you may need to enable the audio feature To enable the audio feature 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties window appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window which lists the hardware devices appears 4 To open the submenu double click the optical drive device DVD CD ROM drives listed on the Device Manager window 5 Double click the listed optical drive and select the Properties tab 6 Click the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected 1The name of the optical drive may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 116 Using Microphones You can connect an external microphone to your computer to enable the sound input to your computer Make sure your microp
104. ut the S1 and S2 buttons The following information shows where the S1 and S2 buttons are located and briefly describes their functionality Page 14 Locating the S1 and S2 buttons The Si and S2 buttons are located just above the keyboard Locating the S1 and S2 buttons Using the S1 and S2 buttons To assign a function to the button 1 Click Start and point to All Programs and then VAIO Control Center 2 Select the List tab and double click S Button The S Button dialog box appears S Button s Cxteraal Display Ceras Setisge 51 Meting Torma oryett the bolin cpesbert sa deadphenas SP Deramel Display Selects sa external deploy which is comsected to yow compati Shera Dathaen GQ Show a bollas sveesege wires the buise t pressed on Corzi Delssh 3 Click to select a key assignment from the S1 or S2 drop down menu 4 Click Apply 4 Depending on the key assignment you may be able to customize the Si and S2 buttons further by clicking Advanced if it becomes available in the Current Settings box Page 15 Using the Touch Pad Describing the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Page 16 Using the Touch Pad Describing the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll ob
105. uter Click Apply To create a power scheme 1 Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears with the Power Schemes tab selected You can also right click the Power icon on the Windowse taskbar and select Adjust Power Properties to open the Power Options Properties window Select your changes from the drop down menus in the Settings for power scheme box and click Save As in the Power schemes box The Save Scheme window appears Type a name for your customized power scheme and click OK The power scheme you created appears in the Power schemes box 4 If you want to delete a power scheme select the power scheme and click Delete When the Delete Scheme window appears click Yes To customize your power properties l Click Start on the Windowse taskbar and click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the Advanced tab and select your changes from the drop down menus in the Power buttons box See Using power saving modes for information on how Standby and Hibernate modes affect power consumption Click Apply To use VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management is a software program that enables you to further adjust the power settings on your computer Once you have selected a power scheme under the Power S
106. uter you can easily set up or connect to a variety of networks The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to networks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and Support and then Networking and the Web Types of Networks Access point wireless Com puter to computer wireless Ethernet cables The computers represented in this illustration are for representative purposes only and may not be identical to the model you purchased Page 59 Using Ethernet and dial up connections For setting up local area networks LANs Ethernet is a widely installed technology Your computer accommodates both 1OBASE T and 100BASE TX Ethernet connections with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps To connect to a local area network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information Connecting an Ethernet Cable ss y Ethernet port This illustration portrays a prototypical computer Actual port locations differ between computer models 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard appears Network Setup Wizard Page 60 Network Setup Wizard Welcome to the Network
107. uter is properly configured for Internet access Page 152 Why is the data transfer speed slow The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Page 153 Why is the communication speed interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard or both the IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g standards For computers that support the IEEE 802 11a standard typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 20 25 Mbps High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate Page 154 How do I avoid data transfer interruptions When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move th
108. uter s LCD screen resolution Plug and Display adjusts both images to the largest resolution shared by both devices You may adjust the screen resolution manually by following these steps l Click the Start menu and then click Control Panel Page 109 2 Click Appearance and Themes and then click Display 3 When the Display Properties window appears select the Settings tab 4 Use the slider in the Screen resolution box to adjust the screen resolution pai Plug and Display may not work properly if you connect more than one external display at the same time Page 110 Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector You can disconnect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the monitor VGA cable from your computer s port Disconnecting the external display when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 111 Using Speakers Your computer comes with built in stereo speakers If you wish to enhance the sound quality of your computer you can purchase and connect external speakers If you want to purchase speakers make sure the speakers are designed for computer use You can shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 112 Connecting speakers A Do not place floppy disks on the speakers The speakers magnetic field may damage the data stored on the floppy disks To connect speakers to your computer
109. uter when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Hard Disk o Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Num Lock a Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad The Num Lock indicator is on only while the numeric keypad is active Pressing the Num Lock key a second time deactivates the numeric keypad Caps Lock Press the Caps Lock key to activate the Caps Lock indicator Letters appear in uppercase only while the indicator is on If you press Shift while the indicator is on letters appear in lowercase Pressing the Caps Lock key a second time turns off the indicator Scroll Lock Press the Scroll Lock key to activate the Scroll Lock indicator The Scroll Lock feature changes how you scroll the display It may function differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off Wireless LAN Turns on when the wireless LAN function is running 1 On selected models only 4 See Internet and Network Connections for more information about wireless technology Page 12 The Si and S2 buttons are pre programmable buttons that enable you to quickly enter a power saving mode switch between displays launch an application alter the sound or increase the screen s brightness Page 13 Abo
110. uters You can set up one or more computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model Web site http www sony com pcsupport Page 201 Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Wireless Utility Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Wireless Utility walks you through setting up your wireless network connection and offers useful diagnostic tests to help keep your wireless network running smoothly Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Zone Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Zone software provides an effortless way to browse and enjoy pictures music and video files on your computer all through an elegant next generation interface You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO computers on your network On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD 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
111. wer source See the guide that accompanied the speakers for more information Page 176 Why can t I hear sound from my speakers If the computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged Make sure the speaker volume is not muted and is loud enough to hear sound Use the Fn F2 keys to toggle the mute option on and off and use the Fn F4 keys to increase the volume Make sure the sound feature on your computer is enabled See Enabling the sound for more information If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See that program s help guide for more information Page 177 Why don t the Fn F2 Fn F3 or Fn F4 key combinations work The Fn F2 keys toggle the built in speakers on and off The Fn F3 keys decrease the built in speaker volume and the Fn F4 keys increase the built in speaker volume The computer may not recognize the Fn F2 Fn F3 and Fn F4 keys if the correct speakers are not selected Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 On the Volume tab click Advanced in the Speaker settings box The Advanced Audio Properties window appears 3 On the Speakers tab select the correct speaker setup from the Speaker setup drop down menu Page 178 Touch pad What do I do if the touch pad does not work Try restarting your computer Follow these steps 1
112. wo bays you can purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computing time For information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power for more information When operating your computer on battery power your computer s CPU speed is reduced The battery that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Some VAIO personal computers may function only with a genuine Sony battery Page 24 Installing the Battery The supplied battery is not charged when you unpack it To charge it for future use install the battery and then connect the AC adapter to power your computer The battery charges from AC power regardless if the computer is on or off For information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power 4 When operating your computer on battery power your computer s CPU speed is reduced This computer is designed to operate only with a genuine Sony battery Page 25 Inserting a battery To insert a battery 1 Turn the computer over and slide the UNLOCK LOCK latch on the bottom of the battery to the UNLOCK position 2 Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs on the back of the computer Inserting the Battery Battery Grooves 3 Slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into place 4 Slide the UNLOCK LOCK latch into the LOCK position Locking the Battery UNLOCK LOCK latch 5 Connect the AC a

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