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1. lt 101 gt NIAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 4 Insert the add on card into the expansion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot cover Be careful not to touch other internal components when inserting the card as it may cause a failure 5 Replace the top panel See Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Top Panel page 86 for the detailed instructions lt 102 gt NIAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM may become inaccurate Replace the lithium battery when this occurs There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly Replace the battery only with a CR2032 type lithium battery To replace the lithium battery 1 Write down any changes you may have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility 2 Remove the top panel of the main unit See Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Top Panel page 86 for the detailed instructions 3 Remove the two screws from the chassis brace 1 and take out the brace MIO pene Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 4 Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus side facing up 5 Replace the chassis brace and secure it with the screws 6 Replace the top panel See Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Top Panel page 86 for the detailed instructions
2. The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory default values Run the Setup utility to reset the date time passwords and other changes you may have made to the BIOS settings If you do not wish to customize your BIOS settings do not run the Setup utility Dispose of the lithium battery properly In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center To find the nearest center or agent contact VAIO Link AVANT TC Resetting the Computer s Date and Time To reset the computer s date and time 1 Click the time readout displayed on the taskbar The window appears showing the current date and time Click Change date and time settings The Date and Time window appears On the Date and Time tab change the settings as desired Click Apply Click OK lt 104 p Upgrading Your VAIO Computer lt 105 gt N N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing the Hard Disk Drive The main unit of your computer is equipped with open internal bays to hold additional 3 5 inch hard disk drives Review the manufacturer s information provided with your new hard disk drive before attempting to install it in the unit The entire repair cost will be charged if there is a failure or an accident arising from installation of a hard disk by yourself Hard
3. Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media lt 52 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot the access unit of your computer is equipped with three other memory card slots to accommodate many popular types of memory cards You can use these slots to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The memory card slots are located behind the left front panel of the access unit You need to open this panel before accessing the slots Before You Use Memory Cards The memory card slots on the access unit of your computer support the following memory cards a CF CompactFlash memory card slot A CompactFlash A Microdrive A SD memory card slot A Secure Digital SD A MultiMediaCard MMC A SM xD Picture Card slot A SmartMedia Q xD Picture Card For the latest information on compatible memory cards visit the Sony online support Web site regularly lt q 53 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Always insert the correct memory card into the appropriate 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 th
4. USB DeViC8 ooconnccccnnccconoccccnnccnnonenonnnncn nono cannnn conan narran rra rara rra 68 COMEN ARAN ais 70 Connecting an t LINK DEVICO voceros dr ad 72 Connecting to a Network LAN ricota il 74 ONLO Customizing Your VAIO Computer 0 ccceccceceeeeeeeneeeeeee RR rnn rr nannnins 76 Setting the Password AEAEE aia indie a aie eid wy lace dade fle tesla hes Sawin ahi ale yan ori 77 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center ocoonococinccccincccconncnnnnnnnonecancnnnn nono ca nrnn cnn nnn cana n nara nn nan rra rn nn cnnnne 80 Using the Power Saving MOdeS vta iii 81 Upgrading Your VAIO Computel cccccccsccccecssnceeeeescneeeeeceseeeeeceseaeeeeesesaeeeeeseeaeeeeeseaeeeeeseaeeeeessseesessceeaeeeessesaeeeeeseeas 84 Before Upgrading Your Computer cc ccccecceceeececeneeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeeseaeeeceaeeeecaeeseeaeeeseaeeesaeeesaeesseaaeeeseesesseeeeeseaeeesonees 85 Removing and Replacing Computer Panels ccccccceeseeeeeeeneeeeeeeeceeaeeseaaeeseaaeeseaeeeseaeeeseaeeeeeeeseeieeessaeeeseeeeseeee 86 Adding and Removing Memory cceccccccesenccceeeeeeeeeeeceseneeeeencaaeneeeeegaeaeeeesaaanseseesaaeaeesesaaaesesesgaeeeeeeeseasesenenseaeeeeeenes 92 Installing an Add on Gard ss pect Ai cclil O oid itech alent ated aaah Stata AE 98 Replacing the Lithium Battery 00 2 aaiae a RER E Rann AAA eee ee EAA nn nn Ea NENES ERA rn nr anna rr Ea aA rre rannnnnrnrnanenneninans 102 Installing the Hard Disk Dr
5. a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables a Cee gt ed wg yp WN BZ Y PER AVAN LO p Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you need first to set up the Bluetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon amp 3 on the taskbar and select Help from the menu Stopping the Bluetooth Connection 1 Double click JJ on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 2 Deselect the Enable Bluetooth Device option and click OK lt 65 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 star
6. 60 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality A The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions O Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system DUUDODCOO UU 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 Q All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations 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 o 61 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Blue
7. 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 A Q N a Click Restore device defaults The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not select NTFS from the File system drop down list as it may cause a malfunction The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options 5 Click Start MIO ponia 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 5 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Flip down the left front panel of the access unit 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 4 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is turned on If you do you may lose data
8. 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 40 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 you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software O Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction 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 Oooveovodno Make sure you use the same disc burning software to a
9. Macromedia and Flash are trademarks of Macromedia Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners lt 161 gt N N O Support Options Design and specifications are subject to change without notice amp Bluetooth SD Logo is a trademark D SDHC Logo is a trademark MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners See the online Specifications to see what software is available for your model O 2007 Sony Corporation
10. N O Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank A Your display screen may go blank if your computer enters Sleep mode If the computer is in Sleep mode press the power button on the computer or the standby button on the keyboard to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 81 for more information Make sure that both power cords of your computer and display are securely plugged into power sources Make sure that your computer and display are properly connected Make sure that both your computer and display are turned on Oovovo If your display comes with an AC adapter make sure that the supplied adapter is used for power connection Use of any other AC adapter may cause this problem Q If you have unplugged and re plugged your display while your computer is on restart the computer What should do if my screen is dark Adjust the brightness control on your display to brighten the screen See the manual that came with your display for the detailed instructions AVANO lt 143 gt Troubleshooting How do run Windows Aero This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only To run Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options The Appearance Settings window appears 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme op
11. Restart the computer 5 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 6 Press the gt key to select the Exit menu Press the Y key to select Load Setup Defaults lt 129 gt N N O Troubleshooting 8 Press the Enter key The Load Setup Defaults window appears 9 Select OK and press the Enter key 10 Select Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key The Save configuration changes and exit now window appears 11 Select OK and press the Enter key Your computer restarts lt q 130 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download O Make sure you have installed the latest video driver QO On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should do if cannot remember the BIOS password If you have forgotten the BIOS password contact VAIO Link to reset it A reset fee will be charged 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 Why doesn t my screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off acti
12. 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 34 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Optical Disc Drive page 35 Using PC Cards page 44 Using the Memory Stick Media page 47 Using Other Memory Cards page 52 Using the Jog Controller page 56 Using the Internet page 58 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 59 Ooocouvoecevdso lt 35 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive The access unit of your computer is equipped with two optical disc drives the DVD RW R DL RAM drive on the left and the Blu ray Disc drive on the right To insert a disc 1 2 3 Turn on the computer Flip down the right front panel of the access unit Press the drive eject button 1 on the optical disc drive The tray slides out Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing upward Be sure not to scratch the recording surface of the optical disc with any projected parts on the tray Z Illustrated below is the Blu ray Disc drive as an example Close the tray by pushing it in gently lt 36 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep
13. VAIO Edit Components VAIO Media VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management Viewer My Club VAIO VAIO Update Memory Stick Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo MagicGate EMORY STICK and MaGICGATE OpenMG and OpenMG VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Blu ray Disc and the Blu ray Disc logo are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association Microsoft Windows Vista Windows Media Center Edition MS Works Microsoft Office 2007 Trial Microsoft Office Ready 2007 and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection Adobe Adobe Acrobat Standard Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Elements Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Norton Internet Security 2007 is a trademark or a registered trademark of Symantec Corporation Roxio Easy Media Creator is a trademark of Sonic Solutions WinDVD for VAIO and WinDVD BD for VAIO are trademarks of InterVideo Inc Sun Java VM is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Google Toolbar Google Desktop Search Google Earth and Google Picasa are trademarks of Google Skype is a trademark of Skype Limited My Club VAIO uses Macromedia Flash Player software by Macromedia Inc Copyright 1995 2003 Macromedia Inc All rights reserved
14. What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your 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 use the numeric keypad the Num Lk key may not be activated Check if the Num lock indicator is off If the Num lock indicator is off press the Num Lk key to turn it on before entering numerals lt 150 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 disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector
15. aluminum foil to protect it from ESD Q Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty A 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 35 C or less than 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 94 p NIAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Remove the top panel of the main unit See Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Top Panel page 86 for the detailed instructions 2 Remove the two screws from the chassis brace 1 and take out the brace 3 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity lt 95 gt NIAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 4 Locate the memory module s you wish to remove 5 Push down on the latches 2 located on either side of the module to gently eject it from the slot 2 7 Remove the new memory module from i
16. and double click the Memory Stick media icon Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media A Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO Duo 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 lt 419 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the factory default setting and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer follow these steps Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media
17. as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions How do I turn off the Windows startup sound To turn off the Windows startup sound follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Sounds tab click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box Click OK a Aa ON lt 154 p N N O Troubleshooting How do I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S PDIF compatible device To output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound from a disc through an S PDIF compatible device connected to your computer follow these steps 1 N of fF WO DN Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select the optical out icon and click Properties Click Supported Formats tab Click to select the DTS audio and Dolby Digital check boxes Click OK If the Dolby Digital or DTS sound is output to a device that does not support it the device will not play any sound In such a case cancel the DTS audio and Dolby Digital check boxes lt 155 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 pr
18. click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data lt 128 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if Windows does not start showing a message when I start my computer Q Make sure the optical disc drives on the access unit of your computer do not contain a non bootable disc A If anon bootable disc is in either drive follow these steps 1 Remove the disc 2 Restart your computer and confirm that the Windows operating system launches properly A If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Password Check failed message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the VAIO power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num Lock indicator and Caps Lock indicator on the keyboard are off If any are lit press the Num Lock key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password A If the Windows operating system still does not launch follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 If there is a disc in the optical disc drive remove it 2 Turn off your computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4
19. eel eddies ee deed eed de eee Bina ence Abe a 157 SONY Support Into Mat wise cceake vealed ceed Lo lat aston canara ates da 157 O SUPPOM ui a a ia ta A T Gach geheceiie 158 Trade Mak Teo EI AEE E A N S 160 lt 5 bP AV AN 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 Notice 2007 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony C
20. 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 guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature The Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot is located behind the left front panel of the access unit You need to open this panel before accessing the slot lt 48 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Flip down the left front panel of the access unit 2 Locate the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot page 15 3 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 4 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
21. necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions QO If adisc is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 118 for instructions Q Ifyou are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following A Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting button or the volume control respectively on the keyboard Q Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer A Ifyou 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 lt lt 140 gt N N O Troubleshooting 5 Double click the optical disc drive device to open a list of t
22. 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 151 gt 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 44 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 properties window Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver AVANO lt 152 gt Troubleshooting Why doesn t m
23. 118 be VA O Precautions On Handling Discs Q Do not touch the surface of the disc OY Do not drop or bend the disc A Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below QO Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 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 On Using Headphones 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 EE 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 Memor
24. 9 Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot page 47 SD memory card slot page 52 DVD RW R DL RAM disc drive page 35 DVD RW R DL RAM disc drive eject button page 35 Blu ray Disc drive page 35 Blu ray Disc drive eject button page 35 LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 4 pins page 72 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 68 Headphones jack Connect external headphones Microphone jack Connect an external microphone Manual eject holes page 138 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO media with high speed and high capacity capabilities Support high full low speeds lt 16 Getting Started Back Main unit Modem port page 28 TO ACCESS UNIT port page 23 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 6 pins page 72 q hee EN ae o o HERIR PRE Network Ethernet port page 74 00 o oll oo o ocecepess j bles ees eae REAR jack eolie oles SS WOOFER CENTER jack o o o Of joa sallesl less Aller Line In jack soUisollos joo jooj joa AC In port page 31 DVI I ports page 24 Printer port page 71 Keyboard port page 26 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 68 S PDIF OPTICAL OUT port Connect digital equipment such as an AV amplifier FRONT jack Support high full low speeds ll Sl El a lo e N e a e
25. 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 QO Setting the Password page 77 QA Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 80 A Using the Power Saving Modes page 81 lt 77 gt 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 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 nins 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 co
26. 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 back of the main unit and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator The main unit has a protective sticker PS covering the network Ethernet port located on its back Connect 10BASE T 100BASE TX or 1000BASE T cable to the network Ethernet port Using an incorrect cable such as a phone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the network Ethernet port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings lt 75 Using Peripheral Devices Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port lt 76 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO
27. Express x4 compliant slot PCI slot 3 To PCI slot 2 you can install a PCI Express x1 or x2 compliant card as well as a PCI Express x4 compliant card An expansion slot enables you to install a PCI standard based expansion card to expand the functionality of your computer Before you purchase an expansion card make sure the card supports Windows Vista and the PCI standard The length of the add on card 1 should not exceed 12 3 inches 31 cm for PCI slot 1 and 6 7 inches 17 cm for PCI slot 2 the one close to the power unit lt 99 p Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Observe the proper safety precautions when you install an add on card to your computer See Before Upgrading Your Computer page 85 The entire repair cost will be charged if there is a failure or an accident arising from installation of an add on card by yourself Make sure you unplug the main unit and peripheral devices including the access unit from the power sources and allow the main unit to cool down before installing or removing an add on card Installing or removing an add on card while the main unit is plugged to its power source may cause damage to the both units and the peripheral devices as well as the add on card Do not touch the electronic components on the internal circuit board of the main unit to avoid a malfunction as they are susceptible to external pressure and static electricity Do not touch the electronic components on the add on card to avo
28. 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 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 93 p NAIN Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Q Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in
29. Pe Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Replacing Computer Panels To access memory modules add on cards and hard disks inside your computer you need to remove and replace the top or front panel of the main unit beforehand and afterward If you remove any panel immediately after you shut down your computer the internal components may be too hot to touch Wait about one hour to let the components cool down before you attempt to remove the panel Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Top Panel To remove the top panel 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as a printer Unplug the main unit and disconnect all peripheral devices including the access unit Place the main unit in the flat position Remove the two screws from the back of the main unit Slide the top panel toward the back of the unit lift the panel and set it aside a fF ON lt 87 gt NAN Upgrading Your VAIO Computer To replace the top panel 1 Place the top panel on the main unit and slide it toward the front 2 Tighten the two screws on the back of the main unit to secure the panel MIO Pal Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Front Panel To remove the front panel 1 2 3 4 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as a printer Unplug the main unit and disconnect all peripheral devices including the access unit Place the main unit in th
30. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGC RM series NAO AVANT TC Contents A ee ere eee ie ee ee eS OS i Lew See tuted ETT 5 Noticias 5 Documenta ca aa daa 6 Ergonomic Considerations aitor alae 10 Gotinga A ne ee ed ee ye en lee See a NE lee ieee 12 Getting to Know Your Computer cccccccecececeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseaeee RR rre 13 About the Indicator LightS 200 0 cc ecceeeeeeeenee ee eee enn e ee eee e ee eer nn ida FERENT EU ANAA ANa to LA nn r PENA ANAE KAANANE REN AATA UA NIEA 19 Setting Up Your Computer miii a a 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely oocoonccconncccinnccccnooccnonnonanononono canon n nn cnc cnn nn nan n rana n rn name nn rn nn nr ran n nn nan n rn nnnnnnannnnannns 33 Using Your VAIO COMPUTE risvessissscccvasscasccvadsesadacaaheagaseedusnsasvaguyedeascaessedacssclscagasessbelaatacdvesaasvadvanidate aiii 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive oooonccconiccconncccnnnccccnncccnonoconnncnnnnr narran nr 35 UsingiPG Cards ua A A AAA pe eric Se eet 44 Using the Memory Stick Media ooococnncccnnncccnoncccnncccnnnncnnnancn non narran cancer rene 47 Using Other Memory Cats ineine e Ae aeea eaa a nr 52 Using the Jog Controller ccoo Ri des Bese A aa E a eee deat teenie 56 Usmathe INCOM Sts sagagesis actecees ed nRa E A E E R AEA EN ai fortes 58 Using the Bluetooth Functionality eeuna e a E ENAR a A ARA E EE aTa A ida ai 59 Using Peripheral Devices A ee eee 67 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus
31. able is securely plugged into the modem port on the main unit of your computer and the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure that the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Phone and Modem Options On the Modems tab check that your modem is listed On the Dialing Rules tab check the location information is correct a fF WO ND OAC I lt 133 e 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 experienci
32. al that came with your PC Card for more information lt 46 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 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 lt 47 gt 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
33. and turn on the computer again Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data lt 126 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 power cord Try reinstalling the software Oooo Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support lt 127 N N O Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep mode To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 2 3 Close all open programs Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and
34. ard pointing device or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes muscles or tendons AVAN LO Reh Before Use 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 Q Viewing angle of the display Position the display directly in front of you with the top of the screen at or a little below eye level Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position 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 lt 12 gt N N O Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Getting to Know Your Computer page 13 About the Indicator Lights page 19 Setting Up Your Computer page 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 33 DOOD AVAN LO id Getting Started Getting to Know Your Computer Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the followi
35. ation of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown below depending on the model you purchased See the online Specifications for your computer s specific hardware configuration Placing Your Computer Your computer consists of the main and access units and both are designed for either flat or upright placement To place the units in the flat position When placing both units in the flat position you can put the access unit on top of the main unit Do not put the main unit on top of the access unit lt 2 gt N N O Getting Started To place the main unit in the upright position The main unit comes with the four screw type feet 1 on its bottom surface Remove and screw them into the holes on the left side surface of the unit before placing the unit in the upright position 3 Use the supplied seals to cover the screw holes on the bottom when you use the main unit in the upright position lt 22 gt N N O Getting Started To place the access unit in the upright position The access unit comes with a designated stand 1 for upright placement Use this stand to place the unit in the upright position as illustrated below lt 23 gt N N O Getting Started Connecting the Main and Access Units A designated connection cable is supplied with your computer for connection between the main and access units Plug one end of the ca
36. ble to the TO ACCESS UNIT port 1 on the back of the main unit and the other end to the TO MAIN UNIT port 2 on the back of the access unit O SS SE LOS 7 N eS ISI i OOO OOOO a OSO SD OSO 2 DISLSL AL BOG OR O2OS KOOD Make sure that each end of the cable clicks into place Be sure to unplug the main unit before connecting both units with the designated cable Connecting them while the main unit is plugged to AC power may cause hardware problems or malfunctions lt 24 p N N O Getting Started Connecting a Display Connect a display not supplied to your computer When connecting it see the manual that came with your display as well To connect a display monitor 1 If you want to connect a DVI monitor plug its cable into one of the DVI I 1 ports on the back of the main unit If you want to connect a VGA monitor use a video adapter device not supplied for connection If you have a single display be sure to connect it to the bottom DVI I port 2 If necessary plug the display s cable into the display lt 25 gt Getting Started 2000000000 909000000000 OG 20000000000 OocM 30000000000 Your computer is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copy
37. 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 138 gt N N O Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 118 for instructions What should do if the drive tray does not open Make sure your computer is on QO Press the drive eject button 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 Q If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive QO Try restarting your computer lt 139 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
38. card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Flip down the left front panel of the access unit 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off 3 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card 4 Carefully pull it out of the slot al 56 p Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Jog Controller The jog controller supplied with your computer comes in handy when you edit or play videos as application specific tasks are automatically assigned to the jog controller buttons See the help file on the VAIO USB Jog Utility software for more information 1 LED Illuminates when the jog controller is connected to the computer to indicate that the jog controller is ready for use 2 Jog dial Rotate the jog dial clockwise or counterclockwise for example to feed a video forward or backward by one frame 3 Center point Push the center point up down or sideways or push it in to perform an assigned task The associated task varies among software applications 4 A to F buttons Perform certain tasks The task associated with each button varies among software applications When more than one software application is running click the desired application window to make it active Do not disconnect the jog controller while using the support software lt 57 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting the Jog Controller To connect the jog controll
39. 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 116 AVAN 10 Precautions Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables A 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 VAIO Link U 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 lt 117 2 AVAN 10 Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks a a a a O Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with an adhesive label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk lt
40. d 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 with the Tab key and the keys Press the Y key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second with the Tab key and the keys Press the gt key to select the Exit tab and then select Load Optimal Defaults and press Enter key The message Load Defaults Y N appears 5 Press the Y key Select Exit Saving Changes and press the Enter key The message Exit Saving Changes Y N appears 7 Press the Y key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact VAIO Link lt 125 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if the power indicator lights but my screen stays blank QO Make sure the proper input for your display VGA DVI D monitor is selected QO Make sure your display VGA DVI D monitor is turned on A If your display is still blank follow these steps 1 Press the power button on your computer for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your display still stays blank unplug the power cord and leave the computer for about a minute Then plug in the power cord
41. dd 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 a 41 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs you should follow these recommendations Q Some CD players and computer s optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R or 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 OY 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 A Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on your computer If you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD or WinDVD BD software is running restart the software or eject the disc and re insert it to make the
42. disk installation requires great care Improper installation or removal will cause a malfunction of your computer If you need assistance to install a hard disk contact VAIO Link Be sure to avoid accidental disconnection of the internal cables of the main unit during hard disk installation Be sure to avoid injury during hard disk installation as the main unit contains components and circuit boards with sharp corners and edges If you leave a foreign object for example a screw inside the main unit during hard disk installation turning on your computer may cause to produce fumes Be sure to remove the object from the unit and replace the top panel before turning on the computer Do not touch the electronic components on the internal circuit board of the main unit to avoid a malfunction as they are susceptible to external pressure and static electricity The drive bay size of your computer is 3 5 inches Some hard disks are not compatible with your computer Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility with VAIO computers There may be some limitations on video import from i LINK devices depending on your hard disk Make sure you unplug the main unit and peripheral devices including the access unit from the power sources before installing or removing a hard disk Installing or removing a hard disk while the main unit is plugged to its power source may cause damage to the both units and the peripheral devices as well as the hard di
43. e N 2 E lt 17 gt Getting Started Access unit 1 Bluetooth antenna cover There is a Bluetooth antenna behind this cover Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 68 PC Card slot page 44 PC Card release button page 46 TO MAIN UNIT port page 23 Support high full low speeds 57 E BAERS Al osesecesese a e seats O OF lees ORO e e e N lt 18 gt Getting Started _ 1 Function keys Perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key varies among software applications 2 Muting button Turns the volume on and off Budo Pudo Sle 2 8 E E E ED E C D 0 E 0 C 3 Volume control r E oy a a Turn this control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise E Jl OOE ye E JO ale to decrease the volume 4 Standby button Places the computer into Sleep mode for power consumption For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 81 5 Indicators Num Lock Turns on while in the Num Lock state Caps Lock Turns on while in the Caps Lock state Scroll Lock Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state Windows keys Display the Start menu Applications key Displays a sho
44. e flat position Pull the front panel 1 slightly toward you to disengage it from the chassis frame and then completely take the panel off MIO podeis Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Slide and hold the latch 2 in the direction of the arrow 3 and remove the plastic HDD cover 4 ia y f Ma tl o g pej 2 e 0 o lt x gt b E gt 22 Lo o he e Q gt Insert the tabs 2 on the right edge of the plastic HDD cover underneath the chassis frame and push in the left end of Push in the metal HDD shield 1 the cover To replace the front panel 1 2 MIO pida Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 3 Pushin the left tabs 3 of the front panel into the slits on the chassis frame first and then the right tabs 4 into the right slits lt 92 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 this section Notes on adding removing memory modules O Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty A Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer
45. e 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 CF CompactFlash memory card slot on the access unit supports Type and Type II media The SD memory card slot on the access unit 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 54 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card 1 Flip down the left front panel of the access unit Do not use force to open the panel 2 Locate the appropriate slot for the memory card you want to use MAGICGATE SM xD Picture Card PRO lO a o SD CF 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot Z If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction al 55 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is on The
46. er 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use on the front of the main or access unit 2 Plug the USB cable 2 into the USB port The jog controller icon appears on the taskbar and you can now use your jog controller 3 1 lt 58 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 For details of telephone cable connections see Connecting the Telephone and Modem page 28 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 59 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 2 Make sure that the Enable Bluetooth Device option is selected 3 Click OK lt
47. eral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer You need to flip down the left front panel to access the USB ports on the front of the access unit To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer vis lt 7 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Plug the printer cable 2 supplied with your printer into the printer port 3 44 on the back of the main unit Before connecting the printer turn off your computer and the printer lt 72 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 rate
48. ersion 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 layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB The Blu ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE Version 1 0 discs and Blu ray cartridge discs 8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported 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 lt 39 p 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 rec
49. eviously 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 49 Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible digital cameras Why can t write data to Memory Stick media Some versions of Memory Stick media are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off lt 156 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 t
50. f time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible COOCOO Use the power cord supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other power cord as it may cause a malfunction lt 115 m AVAN O Precautions 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 QO If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again OY Do not drop your computer QO Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 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
51. he AC outlet QO 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 lt 157 N N O Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below See Documentation page 6 for details on the printed and non printed documentation supplied with your computer as well as further sources of reference A Go to the help files that accompany your software for instructions on using the software Q Use the search functionality in Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key A VAIO Link Web site If you have any problem with the computer you can access the VAIO Link Web site for troubleshooting Go to http support vaio sony eu Q e Support This interactive part of our Web site http support vaio sony eu allows you to get in c
52. he USB ports on the front of the access unit Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use 3 When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 69 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in Sleep mode may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 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 70 gt N N O Using Periph
53. he microphone jack on the access unit How can prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem Q Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Q Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone lt 146 gt 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 do if the pointer does not move when use my mouse Make sure another mouse is not connected A 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 147 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 contro
54. he optical disc drives of your computer 6 Double click the desired drive You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 7 Click OK to close the window U Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction QO If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive Q If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction VANTO lt 141 gt Troubleshooting What should I 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 Q Stop using the keyboard A 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 lt 142 gt N
55. id a malfunction as they are susceptible to static electricity from a human body Be sure to touch a metal object to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the add on card Do not place the add on card on a surface that is likely to produce or hold static electricity such as carpet The components on the add on card are susceptible to static electricity resulting in damage to the card Keep your hand away from the add on card connector Do not drop or apply strong shock to the add on card as it has high precision components Be sure to follow the proper produce to remove the add on card from the main unit Forceful removal of the add on card may cause a malfunction of the card or the unit Be sure to keep the add on card dry If you leave a foreign object for example a screw inside the main unit during add on card installation turning on your computer may cause to produce fumes Be sure to remove the object from the unit and replace the top panel before turning on the computer lt 100 gt NIAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer To install an add on card 1 Remove the top panel of the main unit See Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Top Panel page 86 for the detailed instructions 2 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity 3 Locate an available expansion slot Remove the slot cover s screw and then remove the slot cover Be careful not to damage the circuit board and cables inside
56. ith your computer Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information lt 136 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 frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether 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 Bluetoo
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58. l make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off The speaker volume may have been turned off Press the muting button on the keyboard The volume may have been turned off by the volume control on the keyboard Turn the control clockwise to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound 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 DOCCOL O A Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar lt 148 N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if I do not hear 5 1ch audio from my speakers Follow these steps to check the speaker setup 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select Speakers and click Configure The Speaker Setup window appears A O N Select 5 1 Surround under Audio channels and click Next Select the check boxes for your speakers under Optional speakers and click Next Select the check boxes under Full range speakers and click Next Click Finish 0 NOA AOAC KO lt 149 gt Troubleshooting Keyboard
59. lt system information and to specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Z For more information about each option click Help on the VAIO Control Center window to display the help file Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a standard user lt 381 Be N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the connected display or the hard disk drive lt 382 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode temporarily suspends the entire system operations for lower power consumption The orange power light is on during this mode Turn off your computer if you do not use it for a long period of time 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 Alternatively you can press the
60. mode Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Before removing the optical disc make sure that the optical disc drive indicator light is off lt 37 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 lt 38 Using Your VAIO Computer PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD BD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD BD R Y ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM RE 10 DVD RW P P P P PR P P 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 V
61. mputer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be at least 2 and at most 19 characters including spaces long The following is to configure your computer to display the BIOS setup screen Press the lt or gt key to key to select Exit select Exit Saving Changes and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Y key AVAN LO PHS Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the current password and press the Enter key The BIOS setup screen appears Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Clear User Password and then press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Saving Changes and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Y key lt 80 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to consu
62. new setting effective A Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the DVD drive are out of warranty lt 42 gt 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 If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive If the AutoPlay window appears click Burn files to disc and follow the on screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears Open the folder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder Close the disc folder AVAN LO poa 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 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD
63. ng pages Front Main unit l 1 Hard disk drive indicator page 19 1 Th ill AA ji 00 i 2 Power button Power indicator page 19 Pressing this button will automatically turn on the access unit as Il 2 Sai VAIO we 3 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 4 pins page 72 4 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 68 3 CE A W 5 Front panel 4 Remove this panel to access hard disk drives _ 5 Support high full low speeds Access unit 3 Ha VAIO m lt 14 Getting Started mk 1 Hard disk Optical disc drive indicator page 19 2 Power button Power indicator page 19 Pressing this button will automatically turn on the main unit as well 3 Bluetooth indicator page 19 4 Left front panel Flip this panel down to access slots ports and jacks 5 Right front panel Flip this panel down to access optical disc drives R E eee N e e a e 9 El a 2 nS lt 5 a Getting Started SM xD Picture Card slot page 52 CF CompactFlash memory card slot page 52 Media Access indicator page 1
64. ng technical problems A If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line lt 134 p 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 A If the Bluetooth indicator is off activate the Bluetooth functionality See Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 59 for the detailed instructions A You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when your computer is in a power saving mode Return to Normal mode then activate the Bluetooth functionality See Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 59 for the detailed instructions QO Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer discover other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth utility software or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device with which want to communicate Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able t
65. o 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 63 for more information lt 135 N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth 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 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate w
66. on has passed The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your screen to turn off Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver lt 131 gt 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 132 gt N N O Troubleshooting Internet What should I do if my modem does not work a Make sure the telephone c
67. onnection setup may vary To select the speaker system 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select Speakers and click Configure a Aa W N Choose your speaker configuration lt 3 gt N N O Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord Use only the supplied power cord for your computer To connect the power cord 1 Insert the power cord into the AC In port 1 on the back of the main unit 2 Insert each of the power cord plugs from the display and the main unit into a grounded AC wall outlet surge protector or Universal Power Supply UPS 2 lt 32 gt Getting Started 1 Bs ae see PO 3 DRR eee 309 fee ses ZR la ee ae E 2 eJen U ROSSI oe ATI EROS DERIO SISSI SS 0 QQ OE yy E To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the power cord Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible If you unplug the power cord from your computer while the computer is on or in Sleep mode you may lose any unsaved data lt 33 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
68. ontact with our dedicated support team over the Internet Using a personalized account you can log your technical queries with ease QO VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the printed and non printed documentation A Visit the other Sony Web sites Q http www club vaio com if you want to know more about VAIO and become part of the growing VAIO community Q http www sonystyle europe com for online purchases Q http www sony net for other Sony products A You need to set up an Internet connection before you can access the online features described here lt 158 gt N N O Support Options e Support What is e Support You have searched our user guides and Web site http support vaio sony eu but have not found an answer to your question issue e Support is the ideal solution for you Our e Support Web Portal is an interactive Web site on which you can submit any technical query you may have regarding your computer and receive answers from our dedicated support team Every submitted query will result in a unique case number to ensure smooth communication between yourself and the e Support Team Who can use e Support All registered VAIO customers are entitled to unlimited access to the VAIO Link e Support Web Portal How can access the e Support portal When you register your computer you will automatically receive an email wi
69. orded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives or Blu ray Disc standard in relation to Blu ray Disc drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 8cm disc writing is not supported Playing an 8cm disc with an 8cm disc adapter is not supported To play 8cm discs use the access unit in the flat position 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
70. orporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement lt 6 AVAN O Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Guides are provided in PDF format which you can easily browse through and print out The My Club VAIO portal is a perfect starting point to use your computer a comprehensive collection of everything you need to get the most from your computer The user guides are collected under Documentation which can be shown by clicking the VAIO User Guides icon on the desktop or following these steps Click Start All Programs and My Club VAIO 2 Click Documentation 3 Select the guide you want to read You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer gt VAIO C your C drive gt Documentation gt Documentation and opening the folder for your language You may have a separate disc for the documentation of bundled accessories a 7 Pe AV AN O Before Use Printed Documentation Q A Setting Up Poster Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO QO Troubleshooting Guide Contains solutions to common problems A Recovery Guide Contains an explanation of how to make a backup copy of your data and recover your computer system and
71. power connectors to the preinstalled and new hard disk drives AVANT TC lt 111 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Connect the SATA cables to the hard disk drives as follows Connect the internal SATA cables To the hard disk drives in PORTO cable Rightmost drive bay PORT1 cable Second drive bay from the right PORT2 cable Third drive bay from the right PORTS cable Leftmost drive bay Use of a commercially available SATA cable with the straight head connector may damage the connector on the hard disk drive by being pulled out when you replace the drive holder We recommend you use Sony SATA cables exclusively designed for your computer 10 Replace the front panel See Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Front Panel page 88 for the detailed instructions lt 112 N N O Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Additional Hard Disk Space When you initialize the new hard disk it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows NT file system NTFS format To identify the additional hard disk space 1 Logon to Windows as a user with administrator rights 2 Click Start and right click Computer 3 Select Manage from the menu The Computer Management window appears Under the file directory on the right double click Storage and then Disk Management 5 Right click on the newly installed unformatted hard disk disk label identified with red marking and select Initialize Disk f
72. puter while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive Ooocvoovdo 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 121 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 58 lt 122 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 contacting VAIO Link A Computer page 123 System Security page 131 Internet page 132 Bluetooth Technology page 134 Optical Discs page 138 Di
73. right protection which enables you to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected high quality contents Note that you need to connect an HDCP compliant monitor to your computer to view the copyright protected contents If your computer has a non compliant monitor connected you will not be able to play or view any copyright protected contents including Blu ray movie contents lt 26 gt N N O Getting Started Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse A PS 2 keyboard and a USB mouse are supplied with your computer To connect the keyboard and mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable 1 into the keyboard port 2 on the back of the main unit 2 Plug the mouse cable 3 into one of the USB ports 4 on the back of the access unit lt 27 gt Getting Started Be sure not to connect the mouse to any USB port on the main unit The mouse will not be functional lt 28 p N N O Getting Started Connecting the Telephone and Modem The main unit is equipped with a single modem port to connect the internal modem with a telephone wall jack To use the wall jack for both telephone and modem lines purchase an additional RJ 11 phone cable and a 1 to 2 port adapter device splitter To connect the modem 1 Unplug the phone cable to your telephone from the wall jack and set aside 2 Plug another phone cable not supplied into the modem po
74. rom the menu 6 Click on the allocated area of the disk 7 Right click the area and select New Partition from the menu The New Partition wizard window appears 8 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the process The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format lt 113 AVAN O Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage On Using the Power Source page 114 On Handling Your Computer page 115 On Handling Floppy Disks page 117 On Handling Discs page 118 On Using Headphones page 118 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 119 On Handling the Hard Disk page 120 On Updating Your Computer page 121 m a a a a m m OD lt 114 be AV AN 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 o
75. rt on the back of the main unit 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the wall jack To connect the telephone and modem 1 Unplug the phone cable to your telephone from the wall jack Plug it into one of the ports on a 1 to 2 port adapter device splitter not supplied 1 Plug one end of a second phone cable not supplied into the other port on the splitter device Insert the plug end of the splitter device into the wall jack 3 a Aa OQ N Plug the other end of the second phone cable 2 into the modem port 4 on the back of the main unit lt 29 gt Getting Started The main unit has a protective sticker oN covering the network Ethernet port located on its back Connect 10BASE T 100BASE TX or 1000BASE T cable to the network Ethernet port Using an incorrect cable such as a phone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the network Ethernet port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrator lt 30 N N O Getting Started Connecting Speaker Systems Note that speaker configuration varies depending on the speaker components in use To set up the speakers with the computer Q Match the color of the mini stereo plugs from the speaker system to the color of the speaker jacks on the back of the main unit Q Review the connection instructions provided with your speaker system as the c
76. rtcut menu in certain software applications Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the screen Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations gt No a ro lt 19 gt Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power The indication behavior varies depending on the state of your computer unit Both main and access units Green lit the unit is on Orange lit the unit is in Sleep mode Off the unit is off Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive or the optical disc media Do not enter Sleep Hard disk drive O mode or turn off the unit when this indicator is on Main unit only Hard disk Optical disc drive O Access unit only Media Access llluminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the unit Access unit only when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used Iluminat hen Bluetooth technology i led Bluetooth technology Q uminates when Bluetooth technology is enable Access unit only lt 20 gt N N O Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features described in this section The loc
77. s 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 compatibility of LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer lt 73 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder You need to flip down the left front panel to access the i LINK port on the front of the access unit 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 lt 74 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral
78. sk AWAY IO lt 106 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer The internal components of the main unit are too hot to touch immediately after you shut down your computer Wait until the components cool down before you attempt to install a hard disk The label of the installed hard disk for example Local disk E and Local disk F depends on the hardware configuration of your computer It may also change after your computer recovery By default recorded videos are stored on your C drive lt 107 gt NIAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive You can install up to four SATA hard disk drives to the internal hard disk drive bay To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Remove the front panel of the main unit See Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Front Panel page 88 for the detailed instructions 2 Push the button 1 to release the hard disk drive holder lever 2 lt 108 gt NAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 3 Grasp the lever and pull out the holder 3 from the hard disk drive bay and set it aside li Cii MIO pacers Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Remove the holder cover and insert a new hard disk drive 6 Replace the holder cover and secure it with the screws MIO pt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the hard disk drive holder into the hard disk drive bay and push in the holder lever into place 8 Connect the
79. software and check out our upgrade options Wallpapers Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO wallpapers A Links Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO Web sites AVAN LO esi Before Use Windows Help and Support Windows Help and Support is a comprehensive resource for practical advice tutorials and demonstrations to help you learn to use your computer Use the Search feature Index or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources including those that are on the Internet To access Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Or go to Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key Further Sources Q Consult the help files on the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting Q Go to http www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software lt lt 10 VA O Before Use Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations A Ventilation Leave at least 15 cm of space on the back sides of your computer to enable proper ventilation A Position of your computer Place the display directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keybo
80. software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software lt 44 p 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 With the front label facing upward insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot on the back of the access unit 2 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 45 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Ln Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to Normal mode from Sleep mode For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Restarting will restore the original state of your computer 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 manu
81. solutions to computer malfunctions Q Booklets containing the following information Sony GUARANTEE conditions Safety Regulations Modem Regulations Wireless LAN Regulations Bluetooth Regulations End User Software License Agreement and Sony Support services 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 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http support vaio sony eu lt 8 AV AN O Before Use My Club VAIO In My Club VAIO you can find Documentation which gives you QO Access to the User Guide This manual explains the features of your computer in detail how to use these features confidently and safely connect peripheral devices and more A Access to Help amp Training This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center A Important information about your computer in the form of notices and announcements In My Club VAIO you can also find Q Accessories Want to expand the capabilities of your computer Click this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories O Software Feeling creative Click this icon for an overview of your
82. splay page 142 Printing page 144 Microphone page 145 Mouse page 146 Speakers page 147 Keyboard page 149 Floppy Disks page 150 PC Cards page 151 Audio Video page 153 Memory Stick Media page 155 Peripherals page 156 DUODOODDOCODO NDCODODOoCDO D lt lt 123 gt 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 floppy disk drive if applicable is empty Q If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on O Make sure your external display is plugged into an appropriate power source and turned on Q Make sure the brightness and contrast controls on your external display are adjusted correctly Q Disconnect the AC adapter Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and press the power button to turn on your computer A Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Q Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase Q Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by pressing the power button on the computer or the standby button on the keyboard lt 124 N N O Troubleshooting What shoul
83. stance Before Upgrading Your Computer page 85 Removing and Replacing Computer Panels page 86 Adding and Removing Memory page 92 Installing an Add on Card page 98 Replacing the Lithium Battery page 102 Installing the Hard Disk Drive page 105 Oovooveodo lt 85 NAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Before Upgrading Your Computer The upgrading procedures described in this section assume that you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal computers safety practices required regulatory compliances and the modification of electronic equipment Disconnect your computer from its power source and from telecommunications links networks or modems before you follow any procedures in this section Failure to disconnect your computer from its power source may result in personal injury or equipment damage Always turn the power off before you remove any computer panels or connect peripheral equipment Otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Follow the procedures described here 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 for example cellophane wrappers Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure AVANO
84. standby button on the keyboard to put your computer in Sleep mode To return to Normal mode Press the power button on your computer or the standby button on the keyboard 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 83 p 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 84 gt NIAN Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer memory modules add on cards and hard disk drives use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that QO You should contact your dealer to install a new component A You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading a computer QO You should not touch the connectors on any component For the type of components available for upgrading and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online Specifications Contact VAIO Link if you need assi
85. th 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 q 137 a N N O Troubleshooting Why can 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
86. th the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the email You are now ready to create your first case You can access the e Support Web Portal from any computer with an active Internet connection A complete help file is available on the e Support Web Portal to help you use our e Support Service Can submit questions in my native language Since you are interacting with our e Support Team through a portal which connects you directly to our central database e Support will only accept and deal with queries submitted in English French or German VANTO lt 159 gt Support Options Can submit my questions at any time Yes you can submit your questions 24 7 but keep in mind that our e Support Team can only treat your queries from Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an email notifying you that your case has been updated lt 160 gt N N O Support Options Trademarks Sony Battery Checker Click to DVD Click to DVD BD DVgate Plus SonicStage CP SonicStage Mastering Studio VAIO Control Center
87. tions 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 144 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 your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode then restart the computer A Ifthe 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 ND lt 145 gt N N O Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work Make sure your external microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into t
88. tooth functionality and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values Read the Regulations Guide before using the Bluetooth functionality A 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 lt 62 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 63 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
89. ts 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 Bluetooth 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 66 p 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 67 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 68 Connecting a Printer page 70 Connecting an i LINK Device page 72 Connecting to a Network LAN page 74 Oovoo lt 68 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You need to flip down the left front panel to access t
90. ts anti static package handling it by the edges lt 96 p NIAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Locate the center notch 3 on the bottom edge of the memory module and align it with the center bump in the open module slot 9 Firmly insert the bottom edge of the module 4 into the slot by pressing down evenly against the module s upper corners 10 The side latches 5 snap into position holding the memory module in place 4 To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot move the side latches slightly outward to relieve pressure 11 Replace the chassis brace and secure it with the screws 12 Replace the top panel See Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Top Panel page 86 for the detailed instructions MIO Paita Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 3 Double click the System Information folder in the VAIO Control Center window 4 Double click the System Information icon in the System Information folder You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer AVANO aar Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Installing an Add on Card The main unit of your computer has three open expansion slots two PCI compliant slots PCI slot 1 and 2 and one PCI
91. y Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get 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 4 120 gt AV AN O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your com
92. y computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot your computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart the computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Q Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a PC Card page 44 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 OAC IO lt 153 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 72 for more information i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such

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