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Sony VAIO VGN-CR520E User Guide Manual

1. 3 e N es e E e ve gt AV MODE X CAPTURE DISPLAY OFF J 10 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 16 a Getting Started Right Memory Stick slot page 50 ExpressCard 34 slot page 46 SD memory card slot page 55 Optical disc drive page 37 Optical disc drive indicator page 20 Drive eject button page 37 Manual eject hole page 161 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 82 Network Ethernet port page 88 o oo N o gt lo e ro EN Your computer supports both standard and Duo size Memory Stick media N Supports high full low speeds Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 17 gt Getting Started Left Security slot Air vent Monitor port page 74 S VIDEO OUT port page 76 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 82 i LINK 4 pin S400 port page 86 Microphone jack page 81 Headphones jack page 73 WIRELESS Wireless LAN Bluetooth functionality switch page 59 o l N o gt on oo ro 2 Support high full low speeds On selected models only
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3. Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals n 77 be Using Peripheral Devices m 78 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display desktop monitor etc is connected to your computer If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 79 for more information To select a display 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings n You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Before turning on your computer turn on the external display Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 79 gt Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected to the monitor port your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the
4. Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 18 gt Getting Started DC IN port page 22 Battery connector Air vent Modem port page 58 8 e N Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 19 Getting Started Bottom Air vents Illumination lamp page 105 N Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 20 gt Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power Illuminates when the power of the computer is on blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery Illuminates when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery pack is running out of power and double blinks when the battery pack is charging Hard disk drive O Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on PaaS Memory Stick Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick slot Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used SD memory card Illuminates when data is read from or written to the media in the
5. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGN CR Series Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals WAN Te ONLO Contents Boror USG caian anaE EEEn EE aA E EETA E E EAE E E E EE A EE AE A NA 6 Bleu EN 7 Ergonomie CONSIGSLAtIONS m davies 11 Getting Started RR 13 Locating Controls and Ports ien tee aaa ra CP dele ain aiid ie eens 14 About the Indicator Lights sssesssssseseeenneeeeneneneenn nnne SANNAA EN nennen nennen nennt nnns eren trennen nnns nnne rns 20 Connecting a Power SOUCO E E ie 22 Using the Battery Pack otro eee tee Pet ce eid oda deste be cote dedu a dd on th veel eee ee Gecko dre tenere eh 23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ssssssssssssssssssseeeeeeneeee nennen nennen nennen rennen nnns enne retener nennen enn 28 Using Your VAIO Computers ds 29 Using the KeyDOar se cx 3cccccces ts cccceae ds covets ak devs araen NEn cnet dsags sgwara ndceecescie cenessaacaephs EEEREN Aaaa detaaieeabieccueesss 30 Using the TOUGH Pad cet vcctor eto nna hr ee nc E ater eios rue a d er aan Cep e redet oe vec Esa Dasci eius 31 Using Special function BUEtORS uiia sess terree aeiaai Dx Eae n Ex eda nek Reb pde xa ce see 32 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera ssesssssseseseeeeneenee nennen nennen renes nnns sterne nn ren enn nns rennes nennen nennen nnns 34 Using
6. To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continuously you need to update the AACS key Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc media playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates Region settings are required for some contents on DVDs and BD ROM Disc media If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc playback is not possible Unless your external display is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard you cannot play or view the contents on copyright protected Blu ray Disc media Some contents may restrict video output to be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at all It is strongly recommended that digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 42 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc Q Use only Sony recommended software which is preinstalled on your computer to write data to a disc Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive you need to close the session before you eject it To complete this process follow the instruction
7. 9 Follow the on screen instructions when the settings window for the headset appears To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Bluetooth Devices 2 Select the headset icon and select Disconnect 3 Click OK Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 72 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting External Speakers page 73 Connecting an External Display page 74 Selecting Display Modes page 78 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 79 Connecting an External Microphone page 81 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 82 Connecting a Printer page 85 Connecting an i LINK Device page 86 Connecting to a Network LAN page 88 D DOC OUDUOGOD6GOZOUO Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 73 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 Q 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on QQo1 2 A Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on th
8. Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer Using the AC Adapter A Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer 9 4 4 1 2 The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 109 DoWhisnower saving mede saves the time of shutting down and resuming m 23 gt N N O Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 inward ge 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place 4 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery pa
9. I m 106 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Sleep and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 1096 you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 107 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device s and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The umber power indicator light blinks in this mode If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time while it is disconnected from AC power place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off To activate Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next to the Lock b
10. O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following Q When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports Q Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse not supplied 3 VO ea 1 oo Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals AWA Ie aoc Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use NT When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals AWA Ie ion Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfu
11. 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 C If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Q Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 154 to change the settings Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 156 p N N O Troubleshooting How do avoid data transfer interruptions Q When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 154 to change the settings Oooo Wha
12. To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is off 2 Push in the memory card toward the computer The memory card ejects 3 Pullthe memory card out of the slot Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 58 Be N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable not supplied and have an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port i on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 e N Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet The Connect to the Internet window appears 3 Click Dial up 4Dbokellewdthe encsereeninstructiansua s m 59 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN
13. Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a Local Area Network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet connectivity but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information Internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate with a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Safety Information carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 1 1a b g standard or the IEEE 802 11n draft standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancemen
14. Disc Rewritable in Version 2 1 format 11 The Blu ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE Disc media in Version 1 0 format and Blu ray Disc media with a cartridge Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals adi N N O Using Your VAIO Computer This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side Be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard Due to the multiple formats of discs now available when buying pre recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives or Blu ray Disc standard in relation to Blu ray Disc drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 8cm disc writing is not supported
15. Down to turn off your computer Q If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow a next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Remove the AC adapter and battery pack Try reinstalling the software OOOD Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals WACK lt 142 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 2 3 Close all open programs Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if the battery indicator is blinking and my computer does not start da This issue could be due to the b
16. For changing the setting see Using the Power Saving Modes page 106 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 152 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting Internet What should I do if my modem does not work a Q Qa Q m m Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the modem port on your 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 that the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Phone and Modem Options On the Modems tab check that your modem is listed c1 0 Nx On the Dialing Rules tab check the location information is correct Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals WACK m 153 a Troubleshooting Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 92 V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your ISP do any of the followi
17. Keyboard What should do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your computer s keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator is off If the Num lock indicator is on press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 176 a N N O Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive f
18. Note that up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled for logging onto your system using the Power on Security feature Be sure to clean your fingertip s and the fingerprint sensor before swiping in order to keep good recognition performance Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 102 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Logging Onto Your System To use the fingerprint authentication functionality in place of password entry to log onto your system you need to set the power on and Windows passwords and configure your computer for fingerprint authentication For setting the power on and Windows passwords see Setting the Password page 90 Logging onto Windows If you have enrolled your fingerprints for your user account you can substitute fingerprint authentication for Windows password entry To log onto Windows swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log on screen appears Power on Security feature If you have set the power on password page 90 you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 103 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Password Bank Once you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for Web sites in the Password Bank you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering information required to access the p
19. On Updating Your Computer page 135 COCoovovoOOODOCOCOD Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 123 gt NIN Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen Q Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using your computer near a window Q Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Q Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal CQ Aresidual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images Q The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Q The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Q Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen OQ Donot change the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for select
20. Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation To download and install the latest security updates follow these steps Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates Click Start All Programs and Windows Live OneCare Click Check for Updates in the Protection Plus section The Windows Live OneCare Updates balloon appears on the taskbar Follow the on screen instructions to download updates A Q N a Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals n 147 N N O Troubleshooting Battery How do find the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 24 When is my computer using AC power When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should recharge the battery pack Q When the battery level falls below 10 Q When both the battery and power indicators blink Q When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should I replace the battery pack If the battery
21. a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point m t Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 64 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information 2 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 3 Double click 8 1 g on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is lit 5 Right click E or B on the taskbar and select Connect to a network Select the desired access point and click Connect For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive and must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F See the online specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality the IEEE 802 11a b g standard and or the IEEE 802 11n draft standard Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 65 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless
22. and technical assistance for your VAIO computer Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need To access Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Q Manuals amp Specifications Here you will find the on screen User Guide warranty information other VAIO documents and system and software information for your computer Q VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials an escalation page containing support and contact information and various links to VAIO online support Web sites O Backup amp Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system system software and your personal data O Wireless amp Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center and access to wireless tutorials O Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony QO VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful QO VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help you accomplish a task It can either perform the task for you or show you how to do it step by step Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 10 gt AVAN O Before Use Q VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your VAIO compu
23. battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 1096 you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start blinking For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Sleep or Hibernate If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 26 N N O Getting Started Using the Battery Care Function You can select your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function to reduce battery degradation To
24. can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life See the help file on the software for more information Selecting a Power Plan When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power Click this icon to display the window that shows your power status The VAIO Power Management functionality is added to the Windows Power Options Properties To select a power plan 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select your desired power plan To change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your desired power plan in the Power Options window Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed 2 If you need to change the advanced settings click Change advanced power settings and go to step 3 Otherwise click Save changes 3 Click the VAIO Power Management tab Change the settings for each item 4 Click OK Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals VAN IO m 112 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that CQ You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module C
25. computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 181 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 140 a N N O Troubleshooting What should do if the power indicator Green lights but my screen remains blank If the illumination lamp is on press any key Press the DISPLAY OFF button The LCD backlight of your computer may have been turned off Press any key to bring your computer back into Normal mode from Sleep mode Press the Alt F4 keys several times to close the application window An application error may have been occurred Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart Oooceocvno Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down your computer Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for about five minutes Then plug in the AC adapter and turn on the computer again Turning off your computer with the power button or the Ctrl Alt Delete keys may cause loss of unsaved data Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 141 a AVAN O Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer or software stops responding Q If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut
26. data stored on the hard disk drive without launching Windows See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information When the computer is on or in Sleep mode Launches VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software You can change the default software options in VAIO Launcher To do so press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window 4 A Muting button L Turns the volume on and off Volume buttons A UJ LJ Decrease and increase the volume CAPTURE CAPTURE button Lj Launches WebCam Companion 2 to capture still images and movies in the finder view with the built in MOTION EYE camera For more information on WebCam Companion 2 see the help file on the software DISPLAY OFF DISPLAY OFF button L Turns off the LCD backlight Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 33 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Special function button Functions Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD media or a music video file stored on the hard disk drive Play Pause button E Pil Stops playback of a CD or DVD media or a music video file stored on the hard disk drive Stop button L a Plays the previous chapter file during video playback or the previous song file during audio playback Previous track button L kea Plays the next chapter file during video playback or the next song file during audio playback Next track button L D
27. direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 49 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove an ExpressCard module Zn To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 4 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop Follow the on screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out oar wn Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 50 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 5 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick Media The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard and Duo
28. in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 119 products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m ld N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a LAN is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home Q If the wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected by default Q If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer wireless L
29. may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What should do if Windows does not start showing a message when start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off If any are lit press the Num Lk or Num Lock key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 144 N N O Troubleshooting What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download C Make sure you have installed the latest video driver CQ On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should do if cannot remember the BIOS password If you have forgotten the BIOS password contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 181 Why doesn t my screen turn off when the time selected for the autom
30. module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 47 os N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module Your computer is delivered with a slot protector in the ExpressCard slot Remove the slot protector before you use the slot Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot A You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Push the ExpressCard slot protector to pop it out 2 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 3 Hold the ExpressCard module with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the ExpressCard slot 4 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 48 Using Your VAIO Computer Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module Before moving your computer be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot Z If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper
31. other A Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not expand a single window across two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 80 N N O Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals AWA Ie edes Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat over the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone not supplied To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 82 s N N
32. ownioaded irom LpMianual com Manuals WALO compute Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the factory default setting and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer follow these steps Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media Before formatting the media make sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause a malfunction 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 3 Right click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format 4 Click Restore device defaults The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not select NTFS from the File system drop down list as it may cause a malfunction n The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options 5 Click Start Follow the on screen instructions It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 54 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that
33. power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Q If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 23 for more information Q If the display mode is set to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 30 for more information Q The LCD backlight of your computer may have been turned off Press any key Why can t view the whole screen image of a DVD video on my TV screen The screen resolution may not be properly set We recommend that you adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller depending on the size of your external display screen How do adjust the image on my TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your TV for more information Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 166 n AVAN O Troubleshooting How do I change the screen resolution on my TV screen Your TV screen may not show the whole screen image of a video if the screen resolution is set larger than 1024 x 768 Adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution How
34. size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo formats with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities A You can insert a Duo size Memory Stick media directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Before using a Memory Stick Micro M2 media be sure to insert it into an M2 Standard size or M2 Duo size Adaptor If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick slot without the Adaptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot For the latest information about the Memory Stick media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 16 GB that are available as of January 2008 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature Except for your personal use it is against the copyright law to use any audio and or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders Accordingly Memory Stick media with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law The Memory Stick
35. slot on your computer does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer high speed data transfer The Memory Stick Micro media in an M2 Duo size Adaptor may not operate properly if it is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 52 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick slot 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the Memory Stick media are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick media icon Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media To view the contents on the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 25 Doubl Glick t e Memory Sti media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media
36. the Memory Stick indicator is off 2 Pushinthe Memory Stick media toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pullthe Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick indicator is on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 55 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and the ExpressCard slot your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards Q SD memory card Q SDHC memory card Q MultiMediaCard MMC For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Sony Support Information page 181 to visit the appropriate support Web site Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as of January 2008 However not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot SD memory cards
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38. the United States and or other countries PS 2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation Blu ray Disc and the Blu ray Disc logo are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Q Bluetooth Design and specifications are subject to change without notice SD Logo is a trademark d Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 196 gt AVAN O Trademarks SDHC Logo is a trademark 2 The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks may not be specified Features and specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners See the online specifications to see what software is available for your model Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 2008 Sony Corporation
39. to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 159 s N N O Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow Q The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other Q The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether CQ Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected Q Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected C Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference in the environ
40. to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel oa fF W ND Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 171 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer How can prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem Q Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Q Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 172 gt N N O Troubleshooting Mouse What should do if my computer does not recognize my mouse Q Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port O Restart your computer with your mouse connected What should do if the pointer does not move when use my mouse CQ Make sure another mouse is not connected Q Ifthe pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer a If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and clic
41. use the battery care function 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center Double click Power Management and Battery Care Function Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box Select the desired maximum charge level Click OK c1 ON Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 27 gt N N O Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 inward Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 28 gt N N O Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start the arrow Ml next to the Lock button and Shut Down 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 29 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using t
42. with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 16 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the copyright protection and high speed data transfer features of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the SD memory card slot Do not force the memory card in or out of the slot Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 56 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot Zn If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 57 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card Do not remove a memory card while the SD memory card indicator light is on If you do the card or its data may become damaged
43. 00 685 3652 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 1385 gt N N O Support Options America Online service Dial Up America Online Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www aol com AOL BlueString America Online Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www aol com AOL Instant Messenger application America Online Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www aim com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc For customers in USA and Canada Web site http help aol com help Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 186 gt N N O Support Options Click to Disc software Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to Disc software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video contents straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera You can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from creating your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 30 Day Trial Corel Corporation Edit enhance and share digital photos For customers in USA and Canada Web s
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45. AN equipment o t Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt i 62 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth which is used for the IEEE 802 11a standard on ad hoc networks The IEEE 802 11n draft standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth is not available on ad hoc networks 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch Double click J E ml on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is lit Click Start and Control Panel 5 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 7 Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next 8 Follow the on screen instructions A See the online specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality the IEEE 802 11a b g standard and or the IEEE 802 11n draft standard Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 63 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point not supplied for example the Sony Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as
46. Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 38 n Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction n If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 39 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs and Blu ray Disc media depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 40 a Using Your VAIO Computer PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD _ BD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD pp n 3 ROM CD CD Extra RW
47. Do notlet the direct sunlight get into the scope of the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause a malfunction of the camera Q The built in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port Q Clean the lens protection cover of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the cover is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the cover as it is force sensitive Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 128 a AV AN O Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks a m m m Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with an adhesive label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 129 gt AVAN O Precautions On Handling Discs Q Do not touch the surface of the disc CQ Do not drop or bend the disc QO Fingerpr
48. K PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions How do I turn off the Windows startup sound To turn off the Windows startup sound follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Sounds tab click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box Click OK a fF ON Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 178 s N N O Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should do if cannot use Memory Stick media which were formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your hard disk drive to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick media page 53 Why can save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downl
49. LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Turn off the WIRELESS switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 66 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on selected models only See the online specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality You can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet 10 meters range in open space To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click d J g on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is lit 4 Click OK Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 67 us N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality O The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions m Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software
50. LpManual com Manuals OATS m 164 p gt Troubleshooting What should do if cannot write data to CD media Q Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver QO Stop using the keyboard QO If you are using a CD R RW disc with an adhesive label affixed replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage What should do if cannot write data to DVD media Q Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Q Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work CQ The preinstalled software on your computer does not support copying DVD movies Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 165 s N N O Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank C Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Sleep mode press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 106 for more information C Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a
51. Manuals m 120 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer Do not install the screw 1 in step 4 into other screw holes as doing so may cause damage to your computer because the length of the screw 1 is longer than that of other screws 2 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals UNIO Pis E Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 3 Double click the System Information icon under the System Information folder You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 122 gt AV AN O Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 123 On Using the Power Source page 124 On Handling Your Computer page 125 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 127 On Handling Floppy Disks page 128 On Handling Discs page 129 On Using the Battery Pack page 130 On Using Headphones page 132 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 133 On Handling the Hard Disk page 134
52. NK ports Q The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device Q The optional i LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas CQ An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed Q The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your software for more information Q Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 87 n N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i LINK cable 1 not supplied into the i LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder n On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK connection Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals VAIO aha Using Peri
53. O Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals n ELE Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Front Built in microphone monaural Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 20 Built in MOTION EYE camera page 34 LCD screen page 123 Num lock indicator page 20 Caps lock indicator page 20 Scroll lock indicator page 20 Power button Keyboard page 30 Touch pad page 31 8 ke leo N lo lo i8 e N H py Fingerprint sensor page 97 12 Power indicator page 20 13 Battery indicator page 20 14 Hard disk drive indicator page 20 15 Memory Stick indicator page 20 16 SD memory card indicator page 20 OX 0m OB DO OSD WIRELESS 17 WIRELESS Wireless LAN Bluetooth functionality indicator page 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 On selected models only Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals n NM Getting Started Play Pause button page 32 Stop button page 32 Previous track button page 32 Next track button page 32 Built in speakers stereo AV MODE button page 32 Muting button page 32 Volume buttons page 32 CAPTURE button page 32 DISPLAY OFF button page 32
54. ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM RE 10 DVD RW P P P P PR P P PR PR PR PR 6 PR3 4 xR DL RAM Blu ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR PR PR PR PR 4 pg 7 Blu ray Disc P P P P PR 8 P P P PR PR PR PR 6 PR3 4 p tt Combo Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 E Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge k Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported 2 Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording 6 Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording Supports writing data to BD R Version 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE Version 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB 8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported on models with the Blu ray Disc drive BD R stands for Blu ray Disc Recordable in Version 1 1 format 10 BD RE stands for Blu ray
55. SD memory card slot Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used Built in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media When the indicator is off the optical disc media is not being used Num lock Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps lock Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off Scroll lock Press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs wnloaded from LpManual com Manu m 21 gt Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and the wireless LAN and or Bluetooth functionalities are enabled On selected models only Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals VAN IO m 22 gt
56. Use Non printed Documentation CQ User Guide this manual Explains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems To go to Web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http your computer must be connected to the Internet Q Specifications The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer To view the online specifications 1 Connectto the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Q VAIO Recovery Center User Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start o and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m Nos AVAN O Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information
57. You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer Q You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 181 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals n 113 gt N N O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 114 ADVAN O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Notes on adding removing memory modules Q Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty CQ There are two memory module slots in the memory module compartment If your computer has only one memory module installed at the time of delivery it has been inserted in the upper slot To insert a new memory module into the lower open slot for increasing the amount of memory remove the memory module from the upper slot first and then insert the new memory module into the lower slot and reinser
58. al com Manuals m E a ADVAN O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Q Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from ESD QO Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty OY Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity C Handle the memory module with care To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers do not touch the edges of the components and circuit boards inside your computer Oovovovovo do Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 116 ADVAN O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shutdown the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 117 ADVAN O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 4 Unscrew the screw 1 first and then other five screws 2 on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module c
59. and you have set the power on password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 97 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals VAIO panies Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password machine password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long Select Password when Power On under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 92 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password user password Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears T
60. application Type of operating system COuvovovdODODO Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer m Size of file being exchanged Q Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference in the environment Q All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations C As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology video and audio may go out of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt lt 68 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values Q The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used
61. assword protected Web sites You may not be able to use the Password Bank feature depending on the Web site you access Using the File Safe Feature With the File Safe feature you can create an encrypted archive to include a file and or folder for protection against unauthorized access The encrypted archive can be decrypted or unlocked for included file folder access by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor or entering the backup password you specified for encryption Using the Application Launcher The application launcher feature is available on your computer for launching your preferred application executable file that is assigned to one of your fingers with the enrolled fingerprint Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can launch the assigned application simply by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals UNIO pue E Customizing Your VAIO Computer Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your hard disk drive To erase the enrolled fingerprints 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the lt o
62. atic turn off action has passed The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your screen to turn off Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals VAN IO m 145 s Troubleshooting What should do if cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears How do check the volume of the recovery partition Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the left pane The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on the center pane Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 146 N N O Troubleshooting System Security How can protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important
63. attery pack not being installed properly To resolve this issue turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 23 If the issue persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 181 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ACT lt 143 a Troubleshooting What should do if a message window notifying of incompatibility or improper installation of the battery pack appears and my computer enters Hibernate mode O This issue could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this issue turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 23 C If the issue persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 181 Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties
64. by third party companies QO As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 69 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables SN y S dp d t n we S g Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 70 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you need first to set up the Bluetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetoot
65. ck on the computer n When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 24 gt N N O Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery pack the battery indicator light double blinks as the battery pack charges When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the battery care function the battery indicator turns off To select your desired maximum charge level see Using the Battery Care Function page 26 Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery pack is running out of power Double blinks The battery pack is charging Off The computer is using AC power Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 25 Getting Started n When the battery pack is running out of power both the battery and power indicator lights blink Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power The
66. ck the Capture icon in the main window 3 Turn the camera to your subject 4 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer The current image in the finder view is captured and its thumbnail image is added to the thumbnail view in the left pane of the main window When capturing an image in a dark place click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window WebCam Companion 2 provides many more features See the help file on the software for more information Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 36 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch WebCam Companion 2 Click the Record icon in the main window Turn the camera to your subject Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to start movie recording c1 0 DN When finished press the CAPTURE button once again to stop movie recording The first scene of the captured movie is added to the thumbnail view in the left pane of the main window When capturing a movie in a dark place click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window WebCam Companion 2 provides many more features See the help file on the software for more information Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 37 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical
67. ctricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Ooovovo vo Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media and Memory Stick Adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them D DUO When using the Memory Stick Duo media do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to the Memory Stick Duo media Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 134 2 AV AN O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive Ooovoovdo Do not use your comp
68. days from the date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com Microsoft Windows Live OneCare Microsoft Corp OneCare helps keep your PC safe and secure while making your life easier Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com 14 Day Trial Version of Napster Napster Inc For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www napster com Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt q 189 gt N N O Support Options Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor equipped on your computer Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon fast user switching file encryption registering forms and more For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 QuickBooks Simple Start Intuit Inc For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support Quicken 2008 Deluxe Intuit Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support Roxio Easy Media Creator 10 Suite Sonic Solutions Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support sonic com Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt q 190 gt N N O Support Options SmartWi Con
69. do switch the display output from my screen to TV See Selecting Display Modes page 78 Alternatively you can press the Fn F7 keys to view the image either on your computer screen or on your TV See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 30 for more information Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals VAN IO m 167 gt Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen display a video Q Ifthe external display is selected for the display output and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video playback change the display output to the computer screen and then restart video playback See Selecting Display Modes page 78 Alternatively you can press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 30 for more information Q The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In this case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution A You can confirm the value of the total available graphics memory and video memory Right click on the desktop select Personalize and click Display Settings Advanced Settings and the Adaptor tab The value may be display
70. e even when not in use Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the computer again QO You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging Q Ifthe battery pack quickly runs out of power after the battery pack is fully charged the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 132 AV AN O Precautions On Using Headphones O Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Q Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 133 NIN O Precautions On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Oooovodo Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Static ele
71. e Safe feature to encrypt decrypt data page 103 With the File Safe feature you can encrypt files and folder to create an encrypted archive To decrypt or access such encrypted archives you can use the fingerprint authentication or enter the password you specified for encryption Q Application launcher function for quick application access page 103 Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned a plication Downlo a from BManuntc com Manuals lt 98 ADVAN O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication Q The fingerprint authentication technology does not ensure complete user authentication or complete protection of your data and hardware Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint sensor Q The fingerprint recognition rate depends on your operating conditions and varies among individuals as well Be sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the hard disk drive especially in the encrypted archives created with the File Safe feature before sending your computer for repair Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have occurred during the course of repair Q In case the hard disk drive has to be initialized for example after the repair work the fingerprint templates will be
72. e control is properly set See the program s help file for more information CQ Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled Q The volume may have been turned off by the muting button Press the button once again Q The volume may have been minimized by the volume button Press the volume button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound DoGheck the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar WACK m 174 Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should do if the touch pad does not work CQ You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Touch Pad page 31 Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer If the pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart Q If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off CD D DU Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals WACK m 175 s Troubleshooting
73. e speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals n 74 be N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display not supplied to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Connect the power cord of your external display after connecting all other cables Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor to your computer To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor port 3 C on the computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals n 75 be N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone to your computer To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor port 3 C on the computer 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 on the computer Download
74. ect Power Options Click Change plan settings under the current power plan Click Change advanced power settings Select the Advanced settings tab Double click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list both for On battery and Plugged in oa Ff o Nw Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals WACK m E a Troubleshooting What should do if cannot access the Internet Q Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 154 to change the settings ODODO Why is the data transfer speed slow Q The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points 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 Q
75. ed differently from the actual memory on your computer What should I do if my screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals WACK m 168 n Troubleshooting What should do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes The LCD brightness setting adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is temporary and may be restored to the original setting when your computer returns to Normal mode from Sleep or Hibernate mode To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options Click Change plan settings under the current power plan Click Change advanced power settings Select the Advanced settings tab Double click Display oa fF W ND Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for brightness adjustment What should do if the external display remains blank If you cannot change the display output with the Fn F7 keys you need to change the settings for the external display with VAIO Control Center To change the settings launch the VAIO Control Center select the control item for the external display and then click to select the check box for changing the options to detect the external display Then try the Fn F7 keys to change the display output Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 169 e AVAN O Troubleshooting How do I run Windows Aero This Q amp Aentry applies
76. ed from LpManual com Manuals m 76 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can connect a TV to your computer To connect a TV to your computer 1 Plug the power cord of your TV into an AC outlet Plug one end of an S Video cable not supplied into the S VIDEO OUT port on the computer and the other end to the TV Plug one end of an audio cable not supplied into the headphones jack on the computer and the other end to the TV Switch the input channel of the TV to external input c1 ON Set up the TV configuration system See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use If the display resolution of your computer is more than 1024 x 768 pixels a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV If you want to display the full image change the display resolution of the computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ONLO Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector to your computer To connect a projector 1 2 3 4 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet Plug a display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor port 3 on the computer Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6
77. er with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device with a PAN If the device to which you want to connect does not support Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User PANU mode you cannot connect to the device with a PAN Why can t use the Bluetooth devices when switch a user If you switch a user without logging off your system the Bluetooth devices will not work successfully Be sure to log off before switching a user To log off your system click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Log Off Why can t exchange business card data with a mobile phone The business card exchange function is not supported Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 161 gt N N O Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 129 for instructions What should do if the drive tray does not open L Make sure your computer is on QO Press the drive eject button Q If the drive eject button does not work click Start and Compute
78. fingerprints can be enrolled for logging onto your system using the Power on Security feature You can also select the finger of which fingerprint you want to use for the Power on Security feature later Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center 2 Click Fingerprints and Initialize 3 Follow the on screen instructions A For detailed information see the help file Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 100 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer If you have failed to enroll a fingerprint follow these steps to try again 1 Place the top joint of your finger on the fingerprint sensor 1 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 101 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer 2 Swipe your finger perpendicularly across the fingerprint sensor Place your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor Scan your fingerprint from the top joint of the finger to the fingertip Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Fingerprint enrollment may fail if you move your finger too fast or too slow Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to scan your fingerprint You may not be able to enroll and or have your fingerprint s recognized if your finger is excessively dry or wet wrinkled injured dirty etc Enroll more than one fingerprint in case of inability to recognize the fingerprint Up to 10 fingerprints can be enrolled per person
79. h functionality search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support To open Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off the WIRELESS switch The WIRELESS indicator turns off Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 71 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset not supplied will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet using instant messaging software For details on using the Bluetooth headset see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset To connect the headset with your computer 1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds to turn on the Bluetooth headset 2 Press and hold the volume buttons for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in red and green 3 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Bluetooth Devices 4 Click Add on the Devices tab The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window appears 5 Click to select the My device is set up and ready to be found check box and click Next The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists available devices if any 6 Select the device name for your Bluetooth headset and click Next 7 Enter 0000 for Use the passkey found in the documentation and click Next 8 Click Finish The headset icon appears on the Devices tab in the Bluetooth Devices window
80. he BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 Onthe password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 6 Press the or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals VAIO pens Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password machine password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 Onthe password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key 6 Press the lt or key to selec
81. he Keyboard page 30 Using the Touch Pad page 31 Using Special function Buttons page 32 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 37 Using the ExpressCard Module page 46 Using the Memory Stick Media page 50 Using Other Memory Cards page 55 Using the Internet page 58 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 59 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 66 D OCOCODUUDCOUOUDCUCHLDI3o U Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 30 e Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard but has additional keys that perform model specific tasks Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching Combinations Feature Functions Fn F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen To increase lighting intensity press Fn F6 and then f or gt or keep pressing Fn F6 To decrease lighting intensity press Fn F5 and then or e or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn c3 C F7 display output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore your computer s screen view n The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with a higher re
82. he camera or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g light source flicker etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if Q a shortcut key with the Fn key is used the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 151 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why can t use the built in MOTION EYE camera Q The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera Q Ifthe problem persists you must reinstall the driver software for the camera Follow these steps 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Device Manager 2 Double click Imaging devices 3 Right click the device name for your camera and click Update Driver Software What should do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use CQ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE camera QO If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode change the corresponding power saving mode setting
83. http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 182 gt N N O Support Options For customers in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site you may call Sony directly In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services have the following information readily available 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the notebook and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktop 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the notebook or on the back of the desktop the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer The hardware component or the software program that is causing you the problem 5 A brief description of the problem Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 183 gt N N O S
84. ics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO9 computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO Video amp Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software This software enables you to import and export your media files to or from a DVD digital still camera or camcorder For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 Vegas Movie Studio Sony Electronics Inc Professional video audio and DVD creation Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www sonycreativesoftware com support default asp Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals WACK 28194 Support Options WebCam Companion 2 ArcSoft Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www arcsoft com support WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 1 800 772 6735 Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the screen For contacts about the sof
85. id object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer unplug it and remove the battery pack You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again OY Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer Q Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity O Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction D DO DOUGCDCUcLU CL Use your computer on a solid stable surface QO Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal overheating Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs blankets couches or beds or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its air vents In case you use the computer on your lap make sure that the air vents are free for optimal cooling efficiency and performance Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 126 a AV AN O Precautions OY Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set L Use only specified peripheral eq
86. ide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature You can disable enable the touch pad to suit your preference for using the mouse See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 105 to launch VAIO Control Center Once launched select the topic on the pointing device and see the help file for the detailed instructions Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 32 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer The AV MODE Play Pause Stop Previous track and Next track buttons support Instant Mode To activate Instant Mode the computer must be off or in Hibernate mode See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on Instant Mode Special function button Functions AV MODE AV MODE button L When the computer is off or in Hibernate mode Activates Instant Mode to enable you immediately to play CDs DVDs and music files and view the image
87. ints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below C Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edges and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Never affix an adhesive label to a disc This will affect the use of the disc irreparably Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 130 NIN Precautions On Using the Battery Pack Q Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight QO Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Q Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time QO Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in this user guide or as designated by Sony in writing QO For your safety Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are pr
88. ion as it may make your computer unstable Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of making the change Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 124 AV AN O Precautions On Using the Power Source Q See the online specifications to check the power operation of your model Q Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or a shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by holding the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Oooovdo Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 125 s AV AN O Precautions On Handling Your Computer CQ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Q If you drop a sol
89. ite http www corel com support eBay eBay Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http pages ebay com help index html Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 187 gt N N O Support Options InterVideo InstantON InterVideo Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Magic i Visual Effects ArcSoft Inc A smart and simple webcam application designed to enhance users video chat experience through frames effects and themes Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www arcsoft com support Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Office Ready Microsoft Corp Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals VAN IO m 188 n Support Options 60 Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office The Microsoft Office 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60
90. k the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart Q If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 173 a N N O Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if my external speakers do not work Q If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off The volume may have been turned off by the muting button Press the button once again The volume may have been minimized by the volume button Press the volume button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound DoCCOCZOLO m If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information Q Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar What should do if do not hear sound from the built in soeakers Q If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volum
91. lder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder Close the disc folder Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals u 45 Be N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications 2 Inserta DVD into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Close all running software applications 3 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 4 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD burning software Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 46 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either a Universal ExpressCard slot or an ExpressCard 34 slot for transferring data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard 34 34mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54mm wide module as shown below and the latter an ExpressCard 34 module only Q ExpressCard 34 module Q ExpressCard 54
92. lost You will have to enroll them all over again Q The maintenance and management of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management Q Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your hard disk drive See Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints page 104 for the detailed procedure L A fingerprint sensor may malfunction or be damaged if you scratch its surface with Q a solid or sharp pointed object Q fine objects for example swiping a finger covered with dirt across the fingerprint sensor Q Discharge static electricity from your finger by touching a metallic object especially during dry seasons e g winter before scanning your fingerprint Static electricity may cause a fingerprint sensor to malfunction Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 99 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Enrolling a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication functionality you must enroll your fingerprint s in your computer A Set the Windows password on your computer before enrollment See Adding the Windows Password page 95 for the detailed instructions To enroll a fingerprint Up to 10 fingerprints can be enrolled for each user and up to 21
93. me settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer CQ Make sure the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click System and Maintenance 3 Click System Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals VAN IO m 163 gt Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on the left pane The Device Manager window appears with a listing of your computer s hardware devices If an X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers 5 Double click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer 6 Double click the desired drive You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 7 Click OK to close the window Q Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction Q If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive Q If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Q Make sure your computer is running on the AC power supply and try the disc again Downloaded from
94. ment What should do if my computer becomes unstable when I use a Bluetooth audio device Your computer may become unstable if you change a sound output device to a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is running When you listen to playback audio from your Bluetooth audio device connect the Bluetooth audio device to the computer first and then launch your audio or video playback software See the help file for detailed information on connecting the Bluetooth audio device Why can t connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth functionality For more details search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support To open Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 160 gt N N O Troubleshooting Can use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth functionality on the computer is permitted Why can t use the Bluetooth functionality when log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to a us
95. mode A If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down and resuming To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively you can click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode n When your computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode to be activated Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 110 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode Press the power button The computer returns to its normal state If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically Bo It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m FEE a N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for power consumption VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you
96. nction To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive D eren a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 5 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop Follow the on screen instructions to remove the floppy disk drive oar Wn Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 385 oen N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer ves t ww fT j Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals u 86 P N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices Q Your computer is equipped with an i LINK port which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder Q The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LI
97. ndow or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device with which want to communicate Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer Q To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Bluetooth Devices and the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer check box Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 158 p gt N N O Troubleshooting What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer Q Make sure the other device is authenticated Q To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Bluetooth Devices and the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer check box Q The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other Q If the device with which you want
98. nection Utility Sony Electronics Inc SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components Wireless LAN Wireless WAN WiMAX and Bluetooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CDs DVDs or audio files in WAV format For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO Control Center Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 191 gt N N O Support Options VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO Launcher Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software
99. ng Q Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise L If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems Q If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Q If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals 154 N N O Troubleshooting Networking What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point CQ 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 CQ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator is lit on your computer Q Make sure power to the access point is on Q Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected CQ Make sure the encryption key is correct Q Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure To change the settings follow these steps Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and sel
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101. oaded from other sources Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible digital cameras Why can t write data to Memory Stick media Some versions of Memory Stick media are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 179 a AVAN O Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if cannot connect a USB device Q If applicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check if the battery is charged If you are using a printer check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet Q Try using another USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Q See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device C Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all Q USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 180 gt N N O Support O
102. ompartment cover 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 118 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows Q Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 Z There are two memory module slots in the memory module compartment If your computer has only one memory module installed at the time of delivery it has been inserted in the upper slot To insert a new memory module into the lower open slot for increasing the amount of memory remove the memory module from the upper slot first and then insert the new memory module into the lower slot and reinsert the removed memory module 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 119 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard If you want to install only one memory module be sure to use the upper slot Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot Downloaded from LpManual com
103. or CD RW media CQ Some DVD players and computers optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM media CQ Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction OY Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is playing a disc CL Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code for your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on your computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 44 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired CD software to play the CD If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive If the AutoPlay window appears click Burn files to disc and follow the on screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears Open the fo
104. ovided with this product If either of these items needs to be replaced during the life of the product be sure to use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter Information about compatible models can be found at the following URLs http www sony com vaio for customers in USA and Canada http www sony net for customers in Latin American countries or areas Q Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any losses and damages arising from Q The use of non genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer Q The disassembly alteration of or tampering with any Sony battery pack m While the battery pack is in use or being charged heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock such as dropping it on a hard surface Ooovov If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage Doto thebattery P4SKanual com Manuals m 131 gt AVAN O Precautions Q If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time the remaining battery life may become short However this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction because the battery pack will gradually discharge over tim
105. ower Management page 111 Oooveoodo Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m Ea N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on password machine password and user password The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset If your computer is equipped with the fingerprint sensor
106. ownloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 34 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built in MOTION EYE camera The built in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software This software will automatically launch when you press the CAPTURE button Turning on the computer activates the built in MOTION EYE camera so the computer is ready for a video conference using instant messaging software Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera respectively n The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera The viewer window may show some noise for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction You cannot operate the built in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 35 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch WebCam Companion 2 2 Cli
107. pheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied to the network Ethernet port on the computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network Ethernet port Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals vore putt E Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 90 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 97 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Conirol Center page 105 Using the Power Saving Modes page 106 Managing Power with VAIO P
108. play Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness level of the display as well Q Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency Q Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals n 13 gt N N O Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Before starting your computer for the first time do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer Be sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturers instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 14 About the Indicator Lights page 20 Connecting a Power Source page 22 Using the Battery Pack page 23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 28 D DOGUDOU
109. power is still low after charging it the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 148 a N N O Troubleshooting Should be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm No it is normal for the battery pack to be warm when it is powering your computer Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 109 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m ELE a N N O Troubleshooting Built in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor quality images Q The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera Q The video memory of your computer may have become insufficient for displaying images from the built in MOTION EYE camera Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the LCD screen might help Q The viewer window may show some noise for example horizontal streaks if you
110. pport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Computer page 138 System Security page 146 Battery page 147 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 149 Internet page 152 Networking page 154 Bluetooth Technology page 157 Optical Discs page 161 Display page 165 Printing page 170 Microphone page 171 Mouse page 172 Speakers page 173 aout Pan RD E com Manuals D D D O D D DO DO D O0 D DU m 137 AVAN O Troubleshooting Keyboard page 175 Floppy Disks page 176 Audio Video page 177 Memory Stick Media page 178 Peripherals page 179 CODODD O Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 138 gt N N O Troubleshooting Computer What should do if my computer does not start Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Q Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged Q Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty Q If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on QO Ifyou are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted co
111. ptions Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software Q Sony Support Information page 181 Q Program Support Information page 184 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 181 gt N N O Support Options Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen User Guide this manual and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may be supplied with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on screen help files You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA
112. r gt key to select Security to display the Security tab Press the key to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key 5 Atthe confirmation prompt select Continue and press the Enter key The fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor is erased automatically after your system restarts Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals I m 105 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed For more information about each option see the help file on VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a standard user Changing the default illumination lamp activity The illumination lamp on the bottom of your computer illuminates depending on your actions or the computer s status You can change this default activity of the lamp to make it stay unlit by following these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Illumination LED Setting in Others 3 Click to cancel the Enable the Illumination LED check box 4 Click OK Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals
113. r right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject Q If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive m Try restarting your computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 162 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should do if cannot play a disc properly on my computer Q Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing upward C Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions QO Ifa disc is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 129 for instructions If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following Q The volume may have been turned off by the muting button Press the button once again Q The volume may have been minimized by the volume button Press the volume button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Q Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer Q If you are using external speakers check the volu
114. r password and keep it safe and private from other people A If your computer is equipped with the fingerprint sensor and you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 97 To add the Windows password Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts Click Create a password for your account under Make changes to your account In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter the password for your account Click Create password oa fF WO ND See Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ADVAN TO Changing Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password oc fF WN Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts Click Change your password In the Current password field enter your current password In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter a new password Click Change password To remove the Windows password oa fF wWN Click Start and Control Panel Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts Click User Accounts Click Remove your password In the Current passwo
115. rd field enter the current password that you want to remove Click Remove password Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 96 s Customizing Your VAIO Computer m 97 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with additional convenience A small horizontal bar located between the left and right touch pad buttons is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter See the online specifications to see whether your model is equipped with the fingerprint sensor Once you have registered your fingerprint s the fingerprint authentication functionality offers For detailed information on each of the following features see the help file on Protector Suite QL Q A substitute for password entry C Logging onto Windows page 102 If you have enrolled your fingerprints for your user account you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging onto Windows Q Power on Security feature page 102 If you have set the power on password page 90 you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer C Password Bank for quick Web site access page 103 You can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering information user accounts passwords etc required to access the password protected Web sites Fil
116. rom your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector into the USB port c1 ON Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should I do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive Q Ifthe disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals WACK m 177 Troubleshooting Audio Video What should do if cannot use my DV camcorder If it is prompted that the i LINK device seems to be disconnected or turned off the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder Unplug the cable and plug it in once again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 86 for more information n i LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LIN
117. rrectly See the manual that came with your display for more information QO Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack reconnect the AC adapter and then press the power button to turn on your computer CQ Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour OY Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase Q Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 139 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Set the date month day year Press the Enter key Press the 4 amp key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the gt key to select the Exit tab and then press the F9 key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 5 Select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Your
118. s included with your software m Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction Before using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications COOCOO Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while using the preinstalled software or any disc burning software Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is at least 50 charged CQ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to add data to a used disc Use of different disc burning software for additional data burning may cause a failure For example if you have a disc with data that you burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add more data to the same disc Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 43 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs you should follow these recommendations Q Some CD players and computers optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R
119. see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO Media plus software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media plus software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO9 computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 192 gt N N O Support Options VAIO Movie Story Sony Electronics Inc Bringing pictures and video to life with this simple to use application For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO MusicBox Sony Electronics Inc Select and play songs that are automatically categorized into moods For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO Smart Network Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Touch Launcher allows you to run an application program or change the sound display settings with the buttons on the launcher window For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 193 gt N N O Support Options VAIO Update 3 Sony Electron
120. solution This key combination may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution When your computer s screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view Fn Q F10 zoom Fn EJ F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to the hard disk drive and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 106 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 31 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad Cr a A gt EA Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Sl
121. t ES 179 Support OPUONS 2 etri veda ctetu Feat oso eter ere eee eee ey tactu tete deat nee tero eere ee dE RUE e FERE ERE E VR ed sk ea ud eee ue Fg 180 Sony Support Information sesessssssssssessssseeeene enne nennen nennen eee entr seat rennen ssa nnne ae ener n estre sinn nnn nennen 181 Program Support Information 2 1 niit oani ce coe eere vena ro Soc yr es Pee ERR Dua enna ve e a Ee HE AS Eain 184 Ec nr ucm 195 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m Eos AVAN O Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing experience External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 7 gt AVAN O Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Q Welcome mat Contains an overview of components connection set up information etc Q Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and owner information Q Instant Mode Provides a guide to use Instant Mode Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m os AVAN O Before
122. t Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals VAIO penne Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power on password user password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the user password and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals vore pair E Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people By setting the Windows password you can protect your user account from unauthorized access Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user account Make sure not to forget the password Write down you
123. t 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 Q If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 157 N N O Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth functionality enabled Q If the WIRELESS indicator is off turn on the WIRELESS switch Q You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when your computer is in a power saving mode Return to Normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch CQ Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer discover other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear on the Devices tab in the Bluetooth Devices wi
124. t the removed memory module Q Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module QO Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following Q The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment Q Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power source that is battery pack or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure LC Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD Downloaded from LpManu
125. tandard provides high speed communications faster than the IEEE 802 11b standard The IEEE 802 114 standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 5 GHz bandwidth and provides high speed communications of up to 54 Mbps The IEEE 802 11n draft standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth and provides high speed communications of up to 144 Mbps on the 2 4 GHz bandwidth or up to 300 Mbps on the 5 GHz bandwidth Actual communication speed varies depending on your access point settings and so on Your computer may employ the Intel Next Gen Wireless N technology compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g standard and the IEEE 802 11n draft standard Employed only on models that support the IEEE 802 11n draft standard Wireless LAN devices using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with each other because the frequencies are different The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software
126. ter to enjoy the following benefits Q Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support Q You will receive an e coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle com Q Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty Protect your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals n 1 gt AVAN O Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments CQ Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes muscles or tendons Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals VAN diat Before Use Q Viewing angle of the computer s dis
127. to selected models only To run Windows Aero follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab Click OK For information about the Windows Aero features such as Windows Flip 3D see Windows Help and Support a fF 0 N Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 170 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if cannot print a document Q Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer Q Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer Q You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information Q If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the computer Q If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Printer under Hardware and Sound Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This change
128. ts that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 111 specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 112 802 119 and 802 11n draft standard multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the online specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard and or the IEEE 802 11n draft standard Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals lt 60 e Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802 11b g standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth The IEEE 802 119 s
129. tware see Program Support Information page 184 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals WACK m 195 a Trademarks Trademarks 2008 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Sony the Sony logo VAIO the VAIO logo Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo MagicGate OpenMG OpenMG X Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO HG Memory Stick Micro M2 Memory Stick logo Memory Stick Export Memory Stick Import Micro Vault Micro Vault EX MOTION EYE Sony Style DVgate DVgate Plus i LINK VAIO Digital Studio VAIO Media VAIO Media Music Server VAIO Media Photo Server VAIO Media Console VAIO Sphere VAIO World VAIO Zone Vegas VAIO Media Video Server Click to Disc Click to BD G Sensor like no other CLI CLI Files CLI Launcher CLI Memo Handycam LocationFree LocationFree Player MICROMV SonicStage SonicFlow SmartWi ImageStation ATRAC and ATRAC3 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Intel Centrino Core Celeron Xenon and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Media Windows Mobile Windows NT Windows Vista BitLocker Outlook Excel MS DOS PowerPoint ReadyBoost Internet Explorer Aero Windows Live OneCare and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
130. uipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur CQ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Q If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 181 Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord and remove the battery pack before cleaning your computer Q To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged back up your data regularly Q Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer The LCD Screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to malfunction To open the computer hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with the other To carry the computer with the lid open be sure to hold the computer with both hands P ge 2 lt 5 QO Use a carrying case specially designed to carry your computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 127 AV AN O Precautions On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Q Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built in MOTION EYE camera as it may cause scratches on the cover and such scratches will appear on the captured images Q
131. upport Options In order to contact a Sony technical support representative call the following numbers QO In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 CQ In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 Q In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 Q In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 511 6100 Q In Chile 800 261 800 From mobile phones 02 754 6333 CQ In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 CQ In Panama 800 2050 Q In Brazil 11 3677 1080 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m E a N N O Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Contacts for Sony software products are listed below Q For customers in USA Web site http esupport sony com EN VAIO Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Q For customers in Canada Web site http www sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Q For customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO Q For customers in Brazil Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Elements Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Q For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www adobe com support Telephone 8
132. uter in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk drive is damaged the data cannot be restored Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 135 p AV AN O Precautions On Updating Your Computer Confirm that the latest updates have been installed on your computer using the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently To confirm that they have been installed on the computer follow these steps for each software application Q Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions Q VAIO Update 3 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 3 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions If you have not yet installed the latest updates install them with the above software To download and install the updates on the computer the computer must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 58 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals n 136 AVAN O Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esu
133. utton and Sleep When your computer is in Sleep mode you cannot insert a disc Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals I m 108 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer To return to Normal mode QO Press any key CQ Press the power button on your computer If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose all unsaved data If the computer is not used for a certain period of time it will enter Sleep mode To modify this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 109 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off Even when the battery runs down no data will be lost The power indicator light is off in this
134. view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Q Ifthe problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality Q The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light CL A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise Q If the lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 127 Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions Q The effect settings on your software application may have caused dropped frames See the help file on your software application for more information Q There may be more software applications running than your computer can handle Exit the applications that you are not currently using Q The power management function of your computer may have been activated Check the CPU performance Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals m 150 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why does movie playback show dropped frames when my computer is running on the battery The battery pack is running out of power Connect your computer to an AC power source Why do the images captured by the built in MOTION EYE camera flicker This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the pointing direction of t

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