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1. lt 46 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in CATV mode Option 2 1 Connect the two metal hooks on a 75 ohm 300 ohm RCA transformer cable 1 not supplied to the screw type grips at your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 3 to the transformer end of the RCA transformer cable 1 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 4 on the computer 3 3 7103 lt 47 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to a standard antenna You can connect your computer to an indoor outdoor antenna system using Option 1 or Option 2 from the previous section Connecting to standard cable access CATV page 45 Depending on the type of antenna system in your home your connection may require a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer not supplied to connect the computer and the indoor outdoor antenna system A If you are connecting to an indoor outdoor antenna you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception Move the antenna cable away from other power sources or connectors to reduce reception interference To connect in land based terrestrial broadcasting mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied Connect a coaxial cable fee
2. DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a type of DVI connector that supports only digital video signals no analog video signals It has 24 pins A DVI I Digital Visual Interface Integrated connector supports digital video and analog video signals It has 29 pins lt 97 N N 0 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 VGA port 3 O on the computer 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 N on the computer AVAN LO eee 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 a fF WOW N Set up the TV configuration system lt 99 gt N N
3. lt 21 gt Getting Started Indicator Functions Scroll lock A 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 llluminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled Bluetooth technology 13 Wireless LAN llluminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled On selected models only Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity The SONY logo lamp illuminates when you turn on your computer You can change this default activity of the lamp to make it stay unlit by following these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 2 Click the Categories tab 3 Double click Display and Logo Lamp Control 4 Follow the on screen instructions lt 22 gt N N O Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer Using the AC Adapter 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 attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer
4. A Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony Q VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful lt 10 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 a 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 A Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards AVAN LO A Before Use Q Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the disp
5. 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 194 AVANO lt 204 gt Support Options VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 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 194 VAIO Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 AVAN LO lt 205 gt Support Options Xdrive America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics
6. 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 136 for instructions What should do if the drive tray does not open Make sure your computer is on Q If power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will not work Use the disc drive eject button located to the upper left of the keyboard Note that it will take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is not powered A If the drive eject button does not work click Start and Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu A If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button Aa Try restarting your computer lt 167 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I 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 Q 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 Del
7. 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 Z Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks lt 95 p N N 0 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 after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as secondary screens On the Windows operating system you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors al 96 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices 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 If you want to connect a VGA monitor plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer 3 If you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor use an HDMI cable supplied with selected models only and an HDMI to DVI D adapter supplied with selected models only to connect the TFT DVI monitor to the HDMI port on your computer
8. Using Peripheral Devices If your TV is equipped with an HDMI port and the model you can then use an HDMI cable supplied with selected models only to connect the TV to your computer To connect an HDMI compatible TV to your computer 1 Plug the power cord of your TV into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer and the other end to the TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 4 Setup the TV configuration system If your TV is equipped with an HDMI port and a DVI D port we recommend that you use the HDMI port The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates See the manual that came with your peripheral for more information on installation and use You can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier and audio will be heard through the AV amplifier and then another HDMI cable can be connected from the AV amplifier to the TV for the display 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 VANTO lt 100 gt Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector for
9. Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system 0D 0 0 00 00 00 Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer O Size of file being exchanged A Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment A 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 UA 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 AVAN LO Een Using Your VAIO Computer A 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 A
10. playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD BD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD BD R Y ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM RE 10 DVD RW P P P P PR P P Pri 2 PR PR PR 6 pPR s 4 R DL RAM CD RW P P P P PR P P P P P P gt DVD ROM DVD ROM P P P P P P P P P P P Blu ray Disc P P P P PR 8 P P P PR PR PRS pR PR3 PR7 1 Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 z Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 3 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge 4 Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported 5 Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording 6 Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording Y 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 l
11. 3 4 etc or direct video input specified by your cable or satellite service provider Q You may be able to use a universal remote control or commander to change TV channels if the device is capable of controlling the STB lt 50 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF IN port on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF OUT port on the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter device 5 not supplied 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable 6 to the double connection end of the splitter device 5 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 7 on the computer 4 Connecta fourth TV coaxial cable 8 not supplied to the double connection end of the splitter device 5 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 9 on the rear of your TV monitor or display 1 ONLO pee Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode Option 2 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF IN port on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 2 Connect a second TV coaxial c
12. 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 I recharge the battery pack Q When the battery level falls below 10 percent 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 power is still low after charging it the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced lt 153 e 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 120 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode lt 154 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
13. Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the screen For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 O 2007 Sony Corporation
14. Management c cccccececeeeeeneeeeeneeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeaeeseaaeeesaeeeseaeeescaeeeseaeeeseieeeseaes 122 Upgrading Your VAIO COmputel ccccccssccccecsssceeesseeneeeeecenaeeeeessaaeeeeesseeeeeeseaaeeeesesaeeeeeseeaaeeeeeesaaaeeeessnaaesenseseeesenees 124 Adding and Removing MemOty esseere sakne enaa a E rn 125 IWAN TC Precautions aco rosii see ceive A A A A DR OA NEA RAKE 130 On Handing the LCD Screen r r e e add eee eel ada 131 On Using the Power Source coocccononccononccnonnonononcnnnnncno aa a aa a a Sea R Renan nana ren daea 132 On Handling Your Computer ciclista riadas al 133 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE CaMera ooccconocccconoccconcncnonnnonononononnncnnnncnnnn cnn nera narra ren nr anna ran nr narra ran rra nanennnns 135 NED niinniin aiiai nee eat aat aiaa aaaea audae ient eant ali anaa eieae e Enae i Taaa Eie 135 OnmHandling DISCOS A ET T 136 On Using the Battery Palkia ales 137 On Using Aaloe roln e A A A E E A E ES E E eee vena e 138 On Handling Memory Stick Media ooooooccnncccinoccccnnoccnonacanonancnononanono cnn nn n cnn nn nn nnn nc nn n nar nn nn nn n nara n nn rra n ra nnnn rn nnnn ra rannnanns 139 On Handling the Hard DISK synes eritin eireas aii eed a a adv aati nese dE ad 140 On Updating Your Computer cnccccnnccccnnccconn ccoo RAR Rana rra rnnnnnns 141 WrOUDIESMOOUING pitt E E AO dd A a ies dan eens 142 Computer a ias aia 144 System Secuela ra 151 Bal iii a a A A ALA Ge ocn 152 Built in
15. Modem Options On the Modems tab check that your modem is listed a fF WO ND On the Dialing Rules tab check the location information is correct VANTO lt 158 Troubleshooting Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 92 V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP do any of the following QO Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise A If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems A If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems A If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line lt 159 gt N N O Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point Q Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the Wireless LAN indicator is lit on your computer Q Ma
16. WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11a b g standard or the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 119 and 802 11n multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compl
17. 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 AVAN LO lt 114 pp Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 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 At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Ln The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen 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 AVANO lt 115 m Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key
18. bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions 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 lt 80 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed lt 81 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating withou
19. batteries into the remote commander 4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into place o If the remote commander does not operate properly you may need to replace the batteries When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage lt 58 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the remote sensor Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the remote sensor cable 2 into the USB port 3 Position the remote sensor 3 to enable unobstructed communication with the remote commander lt 59 p N N Using Your VAIO Computer If you are using a cable or satellite set top box you can attach the remote sensor control to the remote sensor which enables you to control the set top box with the remote commander To connect the remote sensor control 1 Plug the cable from the remote sensor control 1 into either jack 1 or 2 on the back of the remote sensor 2 2 Remove the adhesive tape cover from the bottom of the remote sensor control 1 lt 60 p N N Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Attach the remote sensor control 1 onto the set top box 3 near the infrared port 4 Do not cover the infrared port when attach
20. 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 the camera or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g LightSource Flickness etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if Q a shortcut key with the Fn key is used the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction lt 156 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why can t use the built in MOTION EYE camera A The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera A 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 Wh
21. connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Restarting will restore the original state of your computer While the card is inserted your computer may not enter Hibernate mode It may enter Sleep mode We recommend that you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information a 63 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove a PC Card To remove a PC Card when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears A Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Click OK Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window al Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops
22. designated provider for technical support VANTO lt 147 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 Close all open programs 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart 3 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart 4 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 flashing and my computer does not start A This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 23 A Ifthe symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 190 or visit the Sony online support Web site lt 148 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should do if a message window no
23. devices cannot connect to my computer Q Make sure the other device is authenticated Q Your computer may not allow connections from other devices To enable Bluetooth device connections follow these steps Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar 2 Select Options from the menu The Options window appears 3 Check if Standard or Low is selected for the Bluetooth security level on the Security tab If a custom Bluetooth security level is selected click the Default level button 4 Click OK A 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 A 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 Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information lt 164 gt 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 A The 2 4 GHz radio freque
24. drive DOOCCOOO Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk drive is damaged the data cannot be restored lt 141 gt AVAN 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 UA Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions A VAIO Update 3 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 3 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions If you have not yet installed the latest updates install them with the above software To download and install the updates on the computer the computer must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 77 lt 142 gt N N 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 esupport sony com ES VAIO for
25. example the Sony LCD projector to your computer To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug an RGB signal cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 on the computer 3 Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 al 101 gt N N 0 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 102 for more information To select a display Click Start and Control Panel Click Additional Options Click NVIDIA Control Panel Click Display Click Change Display Configuration oa fF WO ND Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Ln You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Before turning on your computer turn on the peripheral devices lt 102 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monit
26. folder Close the disc folder lt 42 gt 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 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software lt 43 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner to enhance your audio and visual experience in combination with Windows Media Center See the online Specifications to find if your model is equipped with the TV tuner board or delivered with the digital cable tuner Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV DVD and video viewing as well as music recording and playback This section describes how to set up your TV set top box and other equipment See the on screen Media Center User Guide for more information on Media Center features To access this on screen guid
27. for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions How do turn off the Windows startup sound To turn off the Windows startup sound follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Sounds tab click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box Click OK a fF ON AVANO lt 186 Troubleshooting What should I do if do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI port Once you have connected a device to the HDMI port you need to change the device for sound output if you want to hear sound from the device To change the sound output device follow these steps 1 Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default a Ff ON lt 187 N N O Troubleshooting How do I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S PDIF or HDMI compatible device To output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound from a disc through an S PDIF or HDMI compatible device connected to your computer follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sou
28. gt NAIN Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Q Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from ESD A Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty 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 UA 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 COovovovovo vo lt 127 NIAN Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screw indicated by the arrow below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity Remove the currently installed memory module as follows Q Pull the latches in the dir
29. is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information lt 192 gt N N O Support Options For users in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site you may call Sony directly In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services 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 lt 193 AV AY O Support Options In order to contact a Sony technical support representative call the following numbers A In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 A In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 A In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 a In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 511 6100 A In Chile Sony answers 800 261 800 Fr
30. media slot that is compatible with both standard and duo size media For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media AVAN LO lt 7 gt 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 Avoid accidental erasure of your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause a malfunction Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window Right click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format Click Restore device defaults A OO N a 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 ma
31. 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 A The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Q Ifthe problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality A The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light QO A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise Q If the front mirror plate over the lens is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the lens See On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 135 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 A There may be more software applications running than your computer can handle Exit the applications that you are not currently using AU The power management function of your computer may have been activated Check the CPU performance EA N N O Troubleshooting Why does movie playback show dropped frames when my
32. on the captured images A Do not let the direct sunlight get into the scope of the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause a malfunction of the camera A The built in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an LINK compatible device connected to the LINK port A Clean the front mirror plate over the lens of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the lens is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the plate as it is force sensitive On Handling Floppy Disks OY Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Q Keep floppy disks away from magnets Q Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat a 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 O lt 136 e AVAN O Precautions On Handling Discs Q Do not touch the surface of the disc OY Do nat drop or bend the disc A Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its ed
33. read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation QU Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections set up information etc QO Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and owner information lt 7 el AVAN O Before Use Non printed Documentation Q User Guide this manual Contains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems A Specifications The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil A VAIO Recovery Center User Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide A RAID Guide Selected models only Provides information about using RAID sy
34. shutting down or 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 A 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 O lt 121 gt N N 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 It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode lt 122 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your computer and longer battery life For more information on VAIO Power Management see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software Activating VAI
35. t I connect to a Bluetooth device by specifying its IP address on a Personal Area Network PAN The Bluetooth utility software uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP to assign IP addresses to active wireless devices If you specify a fixed IP address for the device to which you want to connect the utility cannot assign a dynamic IP address to the device and fails Do not specify IP addresses when using a PAN Why can t use the Bluetooth functionality when log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to a user 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 in Personal Area Network User mode If the device to which you want to connect supports Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User mode only you cannot establish a connection from your computer Why can t use the Bluetooth utility software when switch a user If you switch a user without logging off your system the Bluetooth utility software 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 lt 166 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
36. the battery pack to any mechanical shock Oooveoo If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced A You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging O A If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery pack lt 138 gt AVAN 10 Precautions On Using Headphones U Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle lt may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use lt q 139 pp VA 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
37. to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g n standard lt 83 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 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 NA lt 84 p 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 or WIRELESS LAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up 3 Double click 4H LJ 3 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Right click E or on the taskbar and select Connect to a network 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect A See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functional
38. wet Ovoovoovodno Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Oovovovw 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 out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing the media Oovodo When using the Memory Stick Duo media do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to the Memory Stick Duo media Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components lt 140 gt AVAN 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
39. 134 VA O Precautions Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur QO 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 190 or visit the Sony online support Web site Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer A To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly A Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause the screen to malfunction To open the computer hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with the other To carry the computer be sure to hold the computer with both hands y o pa 3 2 O Use a carrying case specially designed to carry your computer lt 135 AVAN O Precautions On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Q Do not touch the front mirror plate over the lens of the built in MOTION EYE camera as it may make scratches on the plate and such scratches will appear
40. 51 S VIDEO OUTPUT port page 98 HDMI port page 98 Monitor VGA port page 96 Network Ethernet port page 111 Modem port page 77 Support high full low speeds On selected models only Parallel use of the AV In jack and the S VIDEO INPUT port will direct video signals to the S VIDEO INPUT port Referred to as the S VIDEO IN port and the S VIDEO OUT port hereinafter lt 18 gt Getting Started Left OPTICAL OUT port Output Sampling Rate 44 1 KHz 48 0 KHz 96 0 KHz Connect an S PDIF device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier Microphone jack page 104 Headphones jack page 94 Optical disc drive page 34 Substitute drive eject button page 34 Optical disc drive indicator page 20 Manual eject hole page 166 oy a co N a aa a a lt 19 gt Getting Started 1 Air vents lt 20 gt Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power llluminates 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 1 llluminates 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 Memory Stick PRO Duo media 42 Illuminates when dat
41. CD RW disc media Q Some DVD players and computer s optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM disc media A Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction A Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is playing a disc QO Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code of your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on your computer A N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired CD software to play the CD Ifthe Audio CD window appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc 1 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 folder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc
42. D screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution You can confirm the value of the total available graphics memory and video memory Right click on the desktop select Personalize from the shortcut menu and click Display Settings Advanced Settings and the Adaptor tab The value may be displayed differently from the actual memory on your computer What should do if my screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen lt 173 N N O Troubleshooting What should I 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 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options window appears Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Display Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for brightness adjustment What should I do if the external display stays bl
43. Forward button Press to fast forward media at three speeds Skip PI button Press to move media forward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video Replay I lt button Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and seven seconds of TV or video Rewind lt lt button Press to move media backward at three speeds Record button Press to begin recording Play B button Press to begin media playback 2 Back button Press to return to the previous window 3 Volume buttons Press to increase or decrease the volume 4 Recorded TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs In My TV window SELECT CLOSE J APPLICATION El O 00 6 12 13 5 Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for your area Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection CLEAR button Press to backspace and delete entered text APPLICATION SELECT button Press to switch among open applications This button works the same as the Alt Tab keys APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to close the active application window Standby button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to reduce power consumption Start button Press to op
44. Launcher To do so press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window lt 32 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Special function button Functions The default button assignments are as follows S1 S2 buttons The S1 button toggles the LCD image quality mode between Standard and Vivid on models with the LCD Screen Image Mode feature or displays the Logo Lamp Control window for specifying your preference for the on off status of the SONY logo lamp on other models The S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software Ln You can change these button assignments on the window for changing the S button assignments To display this window press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central Decrease and increase the volume VOLUME buttons Ejects the optical disc drive tray Disc drive eject button If this button does not work try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive Turns the volume on and off Muting button 1 On models with the TV tuner only 2 On models with the Blu ray Disc drive only Use the WinDVD BD software for playback lt 33 gt 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 v
45. MOTION EYE CaM Ta onncicinnninnnccinnnnc RR RARE R Renan nera rnne nana 154 O es 157 Networking u Tesee aaa e na e e E e E E ET EA EE E ESAS EE 159 Bluetooth Technology eronsa a E E A E EE A Ra E AOLELE ee 162 OpticalDISCS curia ir tilo ici 166 Disp A 170 A A 175 Micro poe A ad 176 AVANT TC A jee ce EE EARANN EN atin Gace nap an Ven peut a jee ay cle ain Fen scenery 177 SPOAKEMS vetoes A A NA 178 TOUCO PA aii RI tia 180 Keyboard A NN 181 FOD DISKS sarao di IS ROA ei E tai dex 182 PE Cards AA AAA pete ee a A ee it adeat 183 AU A A Se Mig AS pete eae ad tan ihe 185 Memory Stick Media ip ssip nanea a E a a E cda 188 Pernphorali nanne cobs e a a ER E E ESES a A EEEE EA ENA 189 SUPPORNO PONS A E E EA ta 190 SONY Support INfOMMAtiON sinees ewes sees eek deve aa Aa aaan yn an Era Eei aaaea dei keraian 190 Program Support Information cccccccccecceeeneeeceeeeeseeeeceaeeeeeaeeeceaeeeegeaeeeeaeeeceaaeescaeeeseaaeesecaeeseaeeseaeeeseaeeessaeeeseeeseaes 194 lt q 6 VA 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 External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to
46. Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use A If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off A The volume may have been turned off by the muting button Press the button once again A The volume may have been minimized by the volume button Press the volume button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound A 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 A Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar A Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To configure the sound output device follow these steps 1 Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound a AO N On the Playback tab select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default lt 179 N N O Troubleshooting What should do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers A If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information O Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled A The volume may have been turned off by the muting button Press the button once again A The volume may have been minimized by the volume button Press the vol
47. O Power Management When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power Click this icon to display the window showing your power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options window appears 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab To restore the default settings 1 Onthe VAIO Power Management tab click Advanced The VAIO Power Management window appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings lt 123 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management needs ranging from maximum power management to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select a power plan The power scheme has been activated If necessary you can change advanced power settings Follow these steps 3 Click Change
48. OR a 4 3 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 use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 120 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming lt 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 purchase Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 inward 4 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer 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 lt 24 p N N O Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery pack the battery indi
49. S switch A 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 A Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer discover other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth utility software or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device with which want to communicate Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information A Ifthe 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 A To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer right click the Bluetooth icon 4 on the taskbar and select Options from the menu to open the Options window Then check if proper security modes are selected on the Security tab For details on the security modes see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software See Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device page 89 for more information lt 163 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth
50. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGN AR500 Series NAO ONLO Contents aea AUE e EFA T A EA PATEA A ee ae E AT 6 Documenta ia 6 Ergonomic Considerations ti ad at 10 Getting A a 12 Locating Controls ad PORS spm ioien e iiai a a A a lc di 13 About the Indicator Lights ooooooccconnccccconnocccccinonnancnnnnnnnn nono nono nn cnn een nn nn nan ATR AAA ia rr ren nr nr rre nn ASANA AAAA AIEE 20 Connecting a Power Source pieren ea a a RR nn rra 22 Using the Battery Pack mscorlib bote 23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ccccceeceeceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaaeeeeeeeeseaeeeseaeeeseaeeeseeeeeeneeeeenaeeeseaeeeseaeeseeieeeee 27 Using Your VAIO Computer cion o A a ea 28 Usingithe Keybo0ard iia a 29 Using the Touch Pad vcs sccviecseertyespelaneadidisce E OE OT A REA ES 30 Using Special function Buttons sretao ean atch eevee cede tere eine dante nevada ia 31 Using the Built in MOTION EYE CamMera ococonocccnocccnnoncnnnoncnnnnncnnnnn cn conca rra rmac errar 33 Using the Optical Dise Drives csc cece ainei fie rd vedia eria iin A DO plane A e A ci 34 ERA A 43 UsingiPG Cards ciu A AAA 61 Usingthe ExpressGardiModulS ucraniana tt 64 Using the Memory Stick Media reikien inikah aaa aaa nac rra 68 Using OtherMemory Cards id A A A A 74 Using the Intermedia lata 77 ONLO Using Wireless LAN WLAN ocnosiciccare tt A A A E e EANN nennannt 78 Using the Bluetooth Functionality cceccesencc
51. The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies A As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices al 88 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer 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 lt 89 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables amp D y N ad hd MN ue w E wW y E AVAN LO cae Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth devic
52. a is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot or in the Memory Stick PRO Duo media 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 SONY logo llluminates when the computer is turned on Built in MOTION EYE camera llluminates while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use SD memory card llluminates when data is read from or written to the media in the 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 Optical disc drive llluminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media When the indicator is off the optical disc media is not being used llluminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the maid pe drive g computer when this indicator is on Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad Num lock nee l The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off Caps lock
53. able 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF OUT port on the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 5 on the rear of your TV monitor or display 3 Connect one end of a stereo A V cable with triple RCA plugs 6 not supplied to the Composite Audio Out L R jacks 7 and the Video Out jack 8 on the back panel of your set top box STB unit 3 matching the plug and jack colors Connect the other end to the AV In jack 9 on the computer 4 Ifyou prefer better video quality connect one end of an S Video cable 10 not supplied to the S Video Out port 11 on the back panel of the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the S VIDEO IN port 12 on the computer Z Parallel use of the AV In jack 9 and the S VIDEO IN port 12 will direct video signals to the S VIDEO IN port lt 52 Using Your VAIO Computer lt 53 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using Media Center features including TV channel selection lt 54 Using Your VAIO Computer mb 1 Pause I button Press to pause media playback Press again to resume playback Stop W button Press to stop media playback or TV recording session
54. afety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 131 On Using the Power Source page 132 On Handling Your Computer page 133 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 135 On Handling Floppy Disks page 135 On Handling Discs page 136 On Using the Battery Pack page 137 On Using Headphones page 138 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 139 On Handling the Hard Disk page 140 On Updating Your Computer page 141 DUODCODDODDOLDO nO lt 131 gt AVAN O Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen Q Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using your computer near a window A Do nat scratch 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 A A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images A The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright poin
55. alled software Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen User Guide this manual and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may be supplied with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk drive as on screen help files You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the 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 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 lt 191 gt AVAN Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer
56. ank If you cannot change the display output with the Fn F7 keys you need to change the settings for the external display with VAIO Central To change the settings launch the VAIO Central click the Categories tab and 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 VAIO lt 174 gt Troubleshooting How do I run Windows Aero This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only To run Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options The Appearance Settings window appears 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab 5 Click OK For information about the Windows Aero features such as Windows Flip 3D see Windows Help and Support lt 175 gt N N O Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if cannot print a document 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 A You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information A If you
57. at should do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use A Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE camera A If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode change the corresponding power saving mode setting For changing the setting see Using the Power Saving Modes page 117 What should do if cannot successfully capture videos in the WMV format with the built in MOTION EYE camera Change the record format to the MPEG 1 format or click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Setting tab on the Properties window and cancel the Low Light check box lt ETA N N O Troubleshooting Internet What should I do if my modem does not work Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the modem port on your computer and the wall jack Q Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone U Make sure that the telephone number the program is dialing is correct a Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line O O Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Phone and
58. ayer discs with the capacity of 50 GB The Blu ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE Version 1 0 discs and Blu ray cartridge discs 8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported on models with the Blu ray Disc drive 9 BD R stands for Blu ray Disc Recordable in Version 1 1 format 10 BD RE stands for Blu ray Disc Rewritable in Version 2 1 format lt 38 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side Be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard Due to the multiple formats of discs now available when buying pre recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives or Blu ray Disc standard in relation to Blu ray Disc drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For i
59. can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction QO If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive Q If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Q Make sure your computer is running on AC power supply and try the disc again lt 169 gt N N O 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 A 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 A The preinstalled software on your computer does not support copying DVD movies Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies Copying a DVD movie would be a copyrig
60. cator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges When the battery pack is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery pack is running out of power Double blinks The battery pack is charging Off The computer is using AC power Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge lt 25 gt N N O Getting Started 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 battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium on battery pack and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of
61. 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 159 to change the settings Oooo What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices A If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches lt 162 gt N N O Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth functionality enabled Q Ifthe Bluetooth indicator is off turn on the WIRELES
62. customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil A Computer page 144 System Security page 151 Battery page 152 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 154 Internet page 157 Networking page 159 Bluetooth Technology page 162 Optical Discs page 166 Display page 170 Printing page 175 Microphone page 176 Mouse page 177 Speakers page 178 Touch Pad page 180 Keyboard page 181 COOUOCDOOOUDUOUOUDODUDDEA lt 143 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting Floppy Disks page 182 PC Cards page 183 Audio Video page 185 Memory Stick Media page 188 Peripherals page 189 Oooeoo lt 144 m N N O Troubleshooting Computer What should I 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 A 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 A If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for m
63. d connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 Connect one end of another TV coaxial cable 5 to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 6 on the computer 5 E 61D 05m m m I PE T vara y A j mmm lt 48 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in land based terrestrial broadcasting mode Option 2 1 Connect one end of a 300 ohm twin lead cable 1 not supplied to the screw type grips at your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to the grips on a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied 2 Connect a coaxial cable feed connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 3 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 5 to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 6 on the computer N lt 419 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set top box STB You can connect your computer to cable service access that uses a set top box cable or satellite When using the set top box STB setup you can only change channels through the STB using its controls or the supplied remote commander When using the STB setup Q A standard TV remote control cannot be used to change TV channels You can use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel out number channel
64. d view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with a higher resolution This key combination may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution When your computer s screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view Fn Q F10 zoom Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk 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 117 Fn F12 Hibernate o 30 aa Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad gt A ZO 4 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 di
65. data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Sleep or Hibernate Ifthe battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet lt 26 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 1 lt 27 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 BI next to the Lock button and Shut Down 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off lt 28 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer Thi
66. disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port a Aa 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 A 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 lt 183 N N O Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work a a a Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting a PC Card page 61 for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card If your PC Card which worked normally before does not work you may need to install the most recent driver software Follow these steps 1 2 3 4 al Click Start and Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click System Click Device Manager on the left pane The Device Manager window appears Double click the device name for the PC Card to display the pr
67. e 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click Media Center User Guide lt 44 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections The following connections may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency The best method of connecting your computer system TV monitor or display and cable service access depends on the type of cable connection available in your home TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in your area as well as the type of connection available One primary cable to connect a computer with the VHF UHF port to a TV cable or antenna is the TV coaxial cable 1 supplied with selected models only One end connects to the VHF UHF port and the other end connects to the cable service access or antenna gt If your computer is not equipped with the VHF UHF port and is delivered with an external digital cable tuner see the manual that came with the tuner for the detailed instructions on cable connection Otherwise proceed with the following lt 15 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to standard cable access CATV To connect in CATV mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 to your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 3 on the computer
68. e you need first to set up the Bluetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon amp 3 on the taskbar and select Help from the menu Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off a 91 p 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 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears and Add New Connection Wizard automatically starts 4 Ifthe Add New Connection Wizard window does not appear click New Connection The Add New Connection Wizard window appears 5 Select Express Mode Recommended and then click Next The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists available devices if any 6 Select the device name for your Bluetoot
69. e VAIO Original Screen Saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key several times before the VAIO logo appears lt 151 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 Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start All Programs Norton Internet Security and Norton Internet Security 2 Click the item to update the software on the left pane 3 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates lt 152 N N O Troubleshooting Battery
70. e connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port UNIO Computer 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 113 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 116 Using the Power Saving Modes page 117 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 122 Oooo lt 113 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access l 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
71. ection of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 lt 128 gt NIAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place If you use only one memory module make sure to insert it to the slot that is closer to the back of your computer Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer VAIO lt q 129 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 3 Click the Categories tab Double click the System Information folder 5 Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer lt q 130 gt AV AN O Precautions Precautions This section describes s
72. eed 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 lt 69 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and the content of the Memory Stick media is displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick media icon G nases IEE C 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 lt 70 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO Duo
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74. eject button on the optical disc drive If power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management it will take a while to eject the drive tray Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is not powered When recovering your system turn on your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive Insert your Recovery Disc into the optical disc drive turn off the computer and then turn on the computer again to start the recovery process 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place lt 1 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently lt 35 gt Using Your VAIO Computer 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 A If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program al 36 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs or Blu ray Discs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports lt j 37 Using Your VAIO Computer PR
75. en the Media Center Start menu More button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features Directional arrow buttons Press the 4 Y and gt buttons to move the pointer on the screen OK button Press to select the desired action or window option When watching full screen TV press to return to the previous channel Press again to switch between channels lt 55 p Using Your VAIO Computer Muting button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound Channel Page buttons Press to change or page up down channels no number input required Live TV button Press to view TV programs DVD menu button Press to open the main menu on a DVD ENTER button Press to activate feature or action such as channel selection or return to previous channel This button s actions are similar to using the OK button al 56 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries and connect the remote sensor to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Slightly push down the dented area 1 slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and remove the cover 6 lt 57 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Insert the supplied two AA
76. er and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off If any are lit press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password AVAN LO lt 149 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download O Make sure you have installed the latest video driver Q On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should I 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 190 or visit the Sony online support Web site Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups lt 150 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your screen to turn off Select the screen saver other than th
77. ete 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 136 for instructions A Ifyou are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following A Check if the volume is turned off by the muting button A Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer A If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer Q 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 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 TA a N N O Troubleshooting 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 U Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels
78. g 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 yO lt 109 gt N N 0 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 A The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK ports Q The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device A The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency A An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed A The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your software for more information Q Check the working conditions and operating system compat
79. ges and central hole as shown below A Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc A For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out A If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Never affix an adhesive label to a disc This will affect the use of the disc irreparably lt 137 AV AN O Precautions On Using the Battery Pack QO 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 A Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures A Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time O This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries While the battery pack is in use or being charged heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose
80. gs 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 charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive lt 118 N N 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 light flashes during this mode If you do not 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 button and Sleep Bo 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
81. h headset and then click Next The Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Security window appears when a connection is established 7 Enter 0000 for Bluetooth Passkey PIN and then click OK 8 Click Next The headset icon appears in the Bluetooth Settings window 9 Right click the icon and select Connect from the menu lt 92 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon 3 on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears Right click the headset icon and select Disconnect from the menu Click Yes lt 93 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting External Speakers page 94 Connecting an External Display page 95 Selecting Display Modes page 101 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 102 Connecting an External Microphone page 104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 105 Connecting a Printer page 108 Connecting an i LINK Device page 109 DOCDODOOCDO OO Connecting to a Network LAN page 111 lt 94 p 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
82. ht infringement and therefore illegal lt 170 N N O Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank A 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 117 for more information Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on A 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 A If the display mode is set to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 29 for more information 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 lt 171 gt N N O Troubleshooting How do I change the screen resolution on my TV screen A Your TV screen may not show the whole screen image of a video if the scree
83. iant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard and or the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard lt 79 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer IEEE 802 11b g is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth The IEEE 802 11g standard provides high speed communications faster than the IEEE 802 11b standard IEEE 802 11a is a wireless LAN standard using the 5 GHz bandwidth and provides high speed communications of up to 54 Mbps IEEE 802 11n is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth and provides high speed communications of up to 300 Mbps Actual communication speed varies depending on your access point settings and so on Your computer may employ the Intel Next Gen Wireless N technology compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g standard and the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard To connect the computer with the Intel Next Gen Wireless N technology to an access point using the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard the access point that supports the Connect with Intel Centrino program is required Employed only on models that support the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard Wireless LAN devices using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with each other because the frequencies are different The 2 4 GHz
84. ibility of LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer al 110 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 A On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK connection UNIO al Devices Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 1000BASE T 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 th
85. ideo editing software Turning on the computer activates the built in MOTION EYE camera so the computer is ready for a video conference using such software Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera respectively Make sure that the camera is activated before using the software The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera When capturing an image in a dark place click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Setting tab on the Properties window and select the Low Light check box It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to capture more light The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction You cannot operate the built in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software lt 34 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out If the disc drive eject button does not work try the substitute drive
86. in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com 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 days from the date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp A For users in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com lt 198 gt N N O Support Options Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp A For users in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com MobiTV MobiTV Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www mobitv com support support php 14 Day Trial Version of Napster Napster Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www napster com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www symantec com techsupp lt q 199 gt N N O Support Options Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor that comes with your c
87. ing any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 159 to change the settings DODO Why is the data transfer speed slow A The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using A If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point A 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 O 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 159 to change the settings lt 161 N N O Troubleshooting How do I 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
88. ing the remote sensor control The remote sensor must be visible in a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly o MN N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to your computer Inserting a PC Card Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with your computer You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 2 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card slot protector pops out 3 Gently take hold of the protector and pull it out of the slot 4 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing upward 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot all the way to the end The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar lt 62 Using Your VAIO Computer Insert the PC Card slot protector to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card Before moving your computer make sure to insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot A Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to Normal mode from Sleep mode or Hibernate mode For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted you may find that a device
89. ion For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 lt 196 N N O Support Options Click to DVD software Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 Diskeeper 9 0 Home Diskeeper Corporation A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www diskeeper com support support asp InstantOn InterVideo Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com sp Support jsp Intel PROSet Wireless Software Intel Corporation Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http support intel com lt 197 N N O Support Options LocationFree Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Office Ready Office Ultimate Microsoft Corp A For users
90. ity and or the IEEE 802 11a b g n standard To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive and must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F lt 85 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 connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click 44 E 3 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option 4 Click OK lt 86 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality A The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls
91. k 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 a ly P 3 When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 107 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 8 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Confirm that the floppy disk drive can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 7 Click OK 8 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window 9 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer lt 108 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connectin
92. ke sure power to the access point is on A Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Q 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 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 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options window appears Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode 6 Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list both for On battery and Plugged in lt 160 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I 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 Select
93. l 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 lt 189 gt N N 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 A Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all QU USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub NE gt N N O Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinst
94. lay as well A Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness A 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 lt 12 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 13 About the Indicator Lights page 20 Connecting a Power Source page 22 Using the Battery Pack page 23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 27 DO0ODODODO lt 13 gt N N O Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual d
95. le release button so that the release button pops out Push the ExpressCard module release button a second time so that the ExpressCard slot protector pops out 1 2 3 4 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 5 Hold the ExpressCard module with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the ExpressCard slot 6 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot lt 66 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module Before moving your computer be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer lt 67 p 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 Z To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the ha
96. lfunction Z The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options 5 Click Start MIO pacta Using Your VAIO Computer 6 Atthe confirmation prompt click OK The formatting process starts It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media 7 Once completed click OK 8 Click Close lt 73 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick PRO Duo media indicator is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot l Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick PRO Duo media indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media lt 74 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other memory cards You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards Q Mul
97. may cause loss of unsaved data AVAN LO lt 181 gt Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I 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 I 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 lt lt 182 gt 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
98. ming 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 Follow the on screen instructions lt 78 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a 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 activities but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information Internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate between a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure 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
99. n resolution is set larger than 1024 x 768 Adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller A Ifyou are using the AV Out jack plug the audio video AV cable into your computer before you start it To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Mowe the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution How do switch the display output from my screen to TV See Selecting Display Modes page 101 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 29 for more information lt 172 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen display a video O 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 101 Alternatively you can press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 29 for more information a The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In this case lower the resolution of the LC
100. ncy 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 Q 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 A Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected A Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment Why can t connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth functionality For more details see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software 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 lt 165 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why can
101. nd Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select the optical out or HDMI icon and click Properties Click Supported Formats tab Click to select the DTS audio and Dolby Digital check boxes Click OK If the Dolby Digital or DTS sound is output to a device that does not support it the device will not play any sound In such a case cancel the DTS audio and Dolby Digital check boxes NO 1 fF WN lt 188 gt N N O Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I 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 71 Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can copy images from a digita
102. nquiries 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 To play copyright protected Blu ray Discs continually you need to update the AACS key Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates Region settings are required for Movies and BD ROM contents If the region setting and the region of the disc do not match playback is not possible Unless your external display is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard you cannot play or view the contents of copyright protected Blu ray Discs Some contents may restrict video output to be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at all It is strongly recommended that digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality lt 39 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 A To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive you need to close the session before y
103. ntacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 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 194 VAIO HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 lt q 203 gt N N O Support Options VAIO LAN Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 VAIO Media software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares about your VAIO personal computer The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your machine includes For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194
104. ode with the corresponding S button To change the S button assignments press and hold any S button to display the window for changing the assignment For details on the S buttons see Using Special function Buttons page 31 Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode VAIO lt 104 gt 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 lt 105 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following Q When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports Q Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse not supplied 3 3 4 D EE lt 106 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Dis
105. om cellular phones 02 754 6333 QO In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 A In Panama 800 2050 Q In Brazil 11 3677 1080 lt 194 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 A For users in USA Web site http esupport sony com EN VAIO Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Canada Web site http Avww sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO Q For users in Brazil Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 o EA a N N O Support Options America Online Dial Up America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http help aol com help AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www aim com Bluetooth Utility TOSHIBA Corporat
106. omputer 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 194 Quickbooks Free Starter Edition Intuit Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Suite Sonic Solutions Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http support sonic com SafelT Digital Document Shredder SafelT Security Ltd A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www safeit com support lt q 200 gt N N O Support Options SmartWi Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components Wireless LAN Wireless WAN and Bluetooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 SonicStage software Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software supports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes in
107. operties window Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver AVANO lt 184 pp Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot your computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart the computer Why can t I insert my PC Card O Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a PC Card page 61 for more information Q You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card on your computer See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information VANTO lt 185 gt Troubleshooting Audio Video What should I 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 109 for more information Ln i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible LINK device Not all products with an LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible LINK device
108. ore information QO Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack reattach the AC adapter and then press the power button to turn on your computer A Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour 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 lt 145 N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Set the date month day year Press the Enter key Press the Y key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the 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 computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the neare
109. ors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display attached to the monitor VGA port your computer screen and the external display can function as a 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 other ut Z 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 lt 103 N N O Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 2 3 4 Click Start and Control Panel Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization The Display Settings window appears Right click the number 2 monitor and select Attached Click OK At the confirmation prompt click Yes You can also change one of the S button assignments to activate the Multiple Monitors m
110. ou eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software O Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Do not switch to 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 percent charged DOUODOODOO 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 some data to the same disc lt 10 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs you should follow these recommendations A Some CD players and computer s optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R or
111. out o ON 0 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pops out 10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot 11 If the PC Card release button is still out push it back in all the way to the end a 64 p 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 34 mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54 mm wide module as shown below and the latter an ExpressCard 34 module only O ExpressCard 34 module O ExpressCard 54 module Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual lt 65 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 ay You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module Locate the ExpressCard slot on the right of the computer Push the ExpressCard modu
112. plan settings under the current power plan Click Change advanced power settings 5 Select the VAIO Power Management tab You can change the items in the list 6 Click OK AVANO lt 124 w Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that A You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module A You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer A You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 190 or visit the Sony online support Web site lt 125 gt VA 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages Notes on adding removing memory modules O Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage ma
113. power than Hibernate mode If a remote commander is supplied with your computer you can alternatively press the standby button on the remote commander to place the computer into Sleep mode If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently To return to Normal mode Press any key If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data lt 119 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 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 put the computer to sleep and click Save Changes lt q 120 gt N N 0 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 mode Z If you do not use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of
114. r 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 to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel oa fF W DN lt 176 gt N N O Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work A Ifyou are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer A Your sound input device may have been incorrectly configured To configure the sound input device follow these steps 1 Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Recording tab select the desired device for sound input and click Set Default a Ff OO N 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 p
115. rce the card into the slot Bo If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction lt 76 gt 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 The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is off 2 Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 3 When the card extends carefully pull it out of the slot lt 77 gt 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 Once you have set up your telephone cable connection you are ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 a gt 2 1 Ln 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 co
116. rdware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears A Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the device Click OK Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Push the ExpressCard module release button so that the release button pops out al o ON 0 Push the ExpressCard module release button a second time so that the ExpressCard module pops out 10 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot 11 If the ExpressCard module release button is still out push it back in all the way to the end lt 68 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage For the latest information about the Memory Stick media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 8 GB that are available as of January 2007 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guarant
117. recautions On Handling Your Computer A Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Q If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again A Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer QO Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction DUOCDCOODOODO JU QO Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its air vents Q Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set lt
118. roblem Q Keep the microphone away from a sound output device QO Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone lt 177 N N O Troubleshooting Mouse What should I do if my computer does not recognize my mouse Q Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port A Restart your computer with your mouse connected What should I do if the pointer does not move when use my mouse 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 click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart a 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 lt 178 gt N N O Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if my external speakers do not work Q Ifyou 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 QU
119. s lock indicator page 20 Scroll lock indicator page 20 S1 S2 buttons page 31 VOLUME buttons page 31 Disc drive eject button page 34 Muting button page 31 Power button Power indicator page 20 CHANNEL buttons page 31 TV REC button page 31 Play Pause button page 31 Stop button page 31 Previous track button page 31 Next track button page 31 AV MODE button page 31 On selected models only lt 15 gt Getting Started lt 16 gt Getting Started Back VHF UHF port page 43 Air vent Security slot Battery connector page 23 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 105 DC IN port page 22 1 On selected models only 2 Supports high full low speeds o a Es cs N 2 lt 17 gt Getting Started Right H MI HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC a R E ll e y la e a e N Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 105 PC Card release button page 63 PC Card slot page 61 ExpressCard module release button page 67 Universal ExpressCard slot page 65 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 109 AV In jack 3 page 51 S VIDEO INPUT port 3 4 page
120. s section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 29 Using the Touch Pad page 30 Using Special function Buttons page 31 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 33 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 34 Using the TV Function page 43 Using PC Cards page 61 Using the ExpressCard Module page 64 Using the Memory Stick Media page 68 Using Other Memory Cards page 74 Using the Internet page 77 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 78 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 85 COOCOOUDOOOUOCOCUD lt 29 gt 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 lightness intensity press Fn F6 and then 4 or gt or keep pressing Fn F6 To decrease lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then or or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn 0 2 gt 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 Ln The magnified view is not as clear as the standar
121. several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the current password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key When confirmation to save the changes is prompted press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 116 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Central utility allows you to consult system information and to specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears Click the Categories tab Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a standard user lt 117 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the power source for your computer you can take advantage of the power management settin
122. splays a shortcut menu Drag Slide 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 lt 3t e Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer Special function button Functions CHANNEL CHANNEL buttons O O Change TV channels up and down O TV REC TV REC button Starts TV recording Pil Play Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD disc DVD disc or Blu ray Disc 2 media or a music video file stored on the hard disk drive a Stop button Stops playback of a CD disc DVD disc or Blu ray Disc media or a music video file stored on the hard disk drive or TV recording Ha Previous track button Plays the previous chapter file during video playback or the previous song file during audio playback gt gt Next track button O Plays the next chapter file during video playback or the next song file during audio playback AV MODE AV MODE button Launches VAIO AV Mode Launcher for selecting the desired software You can change the default software options in VAIO AV Mode
123. st center or agent see Sony Support Information page 190 or visit the Sony online support Web site What should do if the power indicator Green lights but my screen stays blank Follow these steps 1 Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your computer screen still stays blank unplug the AC adapter remove the battery pack and leave the computer for about a minute Then reinstall the battery pack plug in the AC adapter and turn on the computer again lt 146 gt N N 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 Down to turn off your computer A If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow al next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved 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 Oooo Contact the software publisher or
124. stems To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click RAID Guide lt 8 gt AVAN 10 Before Use A Media Center User Guide Selected models only Provides information about using Windows Media Center To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click Media Center User Guide E aa VA O Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need To access Help and Support click Start and Help and Support A Manuals amp Specifications Here you will find the on screen User Guide warranty information other VAIO documents and system and software information for your computer A VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials an escalation page containing support and contact information and various links to VAIO online support Web sites OU Backup amp Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system system software and your personal data UA Wireless amp Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing and access to wireless tutorials
125. t an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home Q Ifthe wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected 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 LAN equipment Y lt 82 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc 1 You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth which is used for the IEEE 802 11a standard on ad hoc networks The IEEE 802 11n standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth is not available on ad hoc networks 1 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up 2 Double click 44 Ll QM on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 3 Click Start and Control Panel Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 5 Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 6 Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next 7 Follow the on screen instructions A See the online Specifications
126. tiMediaCard MMC QO Secure Digital SD For the latest information on compatible memory cards visit the Sony online support Web site regularly Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SD High Capacity SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 4 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot Do not force the memory card in or out of the slot The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the copyright protection and high speed data transfer features of the SD memory card Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as of January 2007 However not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility lt 75 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 fo
127. tifying of incompatibility or improper installation of the battery pack appears and my computer enters Hibernate mode UA This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 23 Q If the symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 190 or visit the Sony online support Web site Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What should do if Windows does not start showing a message when start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively again the System Disabled message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your comput
128. to your computer and output them to CDs DVDs or audio files in WAV format For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 lt 201 gt N N O Support Options System Mechanic 6 iolo technologies LLC Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www iolo com contactus cfm VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 VAIO Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to a USB port or an i LINK port on your computer or with the built in MOTION EYE camera on your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Utility provides you with various video quality settings when using the internal camera For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 lt q 202 gt N N O Support Options VAIO Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 VAIO Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc For co
129. ts 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 A Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen A Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when another option is available for selection as it may make your computer unstable Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of the change lt 132 AVAN O Precautions On Using the Power Source Q See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model A Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder A You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by 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 Ovoovoovodno Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction lt q 133 e AV AN O P
130. ue to variations in specifications It may also vary depending on the country or area of your residency lt 14 Getting Started Front LCD screen page 131 Keyboard page 29 Built in speakers stereo SONY logo lamp page 21 Touch pad page 30 Power indicator page 20 Battery indicator page 20 Hard disk drive indicator page 20 Memory Stick PRO Duo media indicator page 20 LCD screen lid LOCK RELEASE switch Be sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer Built in microphone monaural SD memory card indicator page 20 Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot page 69 SD memory card slot page 74 WIRELESS switch page 78 WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 20 Bluetooth indicator page 20 R El E le la N e a a e 3588515 rer Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo Built in MOTION EYE camera page 3 media with high speed and high capacity capabilities ml N Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 20 2 Ow sclested mailels ori CHANNEL QO 0 10 Bala E E El le le N e e a es e E Num lock indicator page 20 Cap
131. ume button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound A Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar A Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To configure the sound output device follow the steps in What should I do if my external speakers do not work page 178 What should do if do not hear microphone sound from my HDMI compatible TV Your computer is not capable of outputting audio signals from the microphone jack directly through the HDMI port Save the audio data first to an audio file and then play it back to output through the HDMI port AVAN LO lt 180 gt Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work a Oooo You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer 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 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
132. y void your manufacturer s warranty A Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module 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 A 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 QO 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 Q Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD lt 126

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