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1. al 14 Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example 1 Zoom buttons Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on some software Press Q to make the view look smaller and further away zoom out Press Q to make the view look bigger and closer zoom in See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information 2 Function keys Perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of your computer screen Fn F5 Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen Fn F6 Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen When the HDMI input is selected you cannot use the function keys on the wireless keyboard to change the LCD brightness To change the brightness for the HDMI input see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons page 67 for the procedure 3 Disc drive eject button Ejects the optical disc from the drive 4 Sleep button Provides a lower level of power consumption For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Mode page 128 5 Power indicator A green bar appears when the power switch is turned on Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on and off
2. 3 4 5 6 The aluminum part in the vicinity of the air exhaust vent 1 on the top surface of the main unit becomes hot while your computer is on Be sure to wait until the main unit cools down before you touch the top surface I wn Mell HOM HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE lt 18 gt Getting Started 11 AC In port page 24 2 3 a co o N or N VHF UHF input port page 57 A V INPUT jack Connect an external device such as a VCR S VIDEO input port Connect an external device such as a VCR OPTICAL OUT port page 106 Output Sampling Rate 44 1 KHz 48 0 KHz 96 0 KHz Network Ethernet port page 90 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 116 HDMI OUTPUT port page 108 HDMI INPUT port page 66 On selected models only Support high full low speeds lt 19 gt Getting Started Right 1 Power button Power indicator page 21 2 DISPLAY OFF button DISPLAY OFF indicator page 21 LHi Press this button to turn off the LCD backlight While the
3. EO l Your computer is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection which enables you to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected high quality contents To view the copyright protected contents connect an HDCP compliant monitor to your computer If your computer has a non compliant monitor connected you will not be able to play or view any copyright protected contents Z DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a type of DVI port that supports only digital video signals no analog video signals It has 24 pins a 110 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV If your TV is equipped with an HDMI input port you can connect the TV to your computer Ln You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the HDMI OUTPUT port See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure To connect a TV to your computer To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port you need to change the device for sound output For the detailed instructions see How do change the sound output device page 199 Plug the power cord of your TV 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an HDMI cable 2 not supplied to the HDMI OUTPUT port 3 on the back of the computer and the other to the HDMI input port on th
4. Q http www sony net for other Sony products You need to set up an Internet connection before you can access the online features described here lt 207 gt AVAN O Trademarks Trademarks Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Control Center VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management Viewer VAIO Update and BRAVIA are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation AUN MEMORY STICK and Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo MagicGate OpenMG MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO HG Memory Stick Micro M2 and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Walkman is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation Blu ray Disc and the Blu ray Disc logo are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association Intel Pentium Intel SpeedStep and Atom are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows Vista the Windows logo and BitLocker are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection Roxio Easy Media Creator is a trademark of Sonic Solutions WinDVD for VAIO and WinDVD BD for VAIO are trademarks of InterVideo Inc ArcSoft and the ArcSoft logo are registered trademarks of ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft WebCam Companion is a trademark of ArcSoft Inc ATI and ATI Cat
5. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGC RT series NAO ADVAN TO Contents Beto Us as cite ai iii idad toda thee 6 Noli coat ao ip e orita 7 Documenta tual iia 8 ErgonoMiC ConsideratiONS Wir A 12 Getting Started eean AA A AAA AA tee eee eee 14 Locating Controls And PolS oonnocinnncinnnnccnnn ccoo nc Rana naar 15 Abgut th Indicator LoM Seere neoane O E A A eed 21 Setting Up Your COMPU ET e ae tenet A a a e a aaee a a aeae da aies Eea 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely oooconccconiccconoccccnonccnonnnananononono canon nn nutt nn nan n nn narra nene r anne nn ren nar ann nn nn nn nr rnnn nn nannnnannns 37 Using Your VAIO Computerised A A A A a 38 Usingithe Keyboard uc A Sid 39 Using the Touch Pad uc dactilar eadtatcieedasiecetestay 43 Using the MOUSE caient ae abies e eea a AA severe gets dane cab ei 44 Using the Optical Dise Drives cios an A a ple ede ete 47 Using the TV FUNCION ensin ie A A A a 57 Using the HDMI Input FunctiON oooooccccnnococcccnononaccnonononcnononnnon con nn nono cnn nr nano nn ran nn rre ran aaeeeeeseaeeeeeseaaeeeeessaeeeeesenaaeeeeee 66 Using the ExpressCard Module ccccccceceseeeceneeeeneeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeaaeeeeaaeeesaaeeesaaeeseaaeesaaeeseaeesaaeeseeaeesseaeeenaes 72 Using the Memory Sticks a a A Ta ia 76 Using the SD Memory Card cooncocinnncconiccconocncnnncnccn cnn 82 Using the CE Memory Card aitor ll ii 85 Using the Intermet oo ade ada Sets 89
6. UNIO ia S Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Unscrew the three screws 3 securing the drive holder The top two screws are not removable from the drive holder tabs lt 147 AVON 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Puta fingertip underneath the side flap 4 of the drive holder lift up the holder with the current hard disk drive and diagonally take it out of the hard disk bay lt 148 gt N N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 10 Place a new hard disk drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the holder 11 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws through the holes on each side of the holder A new hard disk drive comes with the necessary screws Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder 12 Connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable to the new drive 13 Insert the four tabs 5 underneath the hard disk bay frame and place the drive holder with the new drive into the bay screws that you removed in step 6 15 Replace the hard disk bay cover 16 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices to the back of the computer 17 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure lt 149 gt N N 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 18 Connect the rest of the peripheral devices to the left and right of the computer 19 Plug the computer and the
7. The first time you launch the TV Enhance pour VAIO the setup wizard will pop up Follow the on screen instructions to configure the application When you want to re scan channels or to change location go to the Menu and Param tres and then click Param tres signal or Rechercher les cha nes See the help file included with the software for more information On models with a dual DVB T TV tuner board you can record up to two digital channels at the same time or watch a TV program while recording another The supplied remote commander can also be used in the TV Enhance pour VAIO but the following buttons are reserved for the Windows Media Center Live TV Recorded TV Guide DVD and More lt 66 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer is equipped with an HDMI INPUT port that enables you to connect a device with the HDMI output port such as a hard disk drive recorder and a video game player to the computer With the HDMI Input function the computer can receive the high definition video and sound outputs from the connected device and you can view and hear them on the computer without turning on your computer and starting Windows You cannot record the HDMI input such as a TV program displayed on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function To customize the display settings for the HDMI input change with the OSD menu See Changing the Display
8. o lt 41 gt 7 Indicators eva Battery ayaa turns on while the AA batteries for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to d__4 when the batteries wear out EI Num lock Turns on while in the Num Lock state A Caps lock Turns on while in the Caps Lock state ll Scroll lock Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state Y Connect Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in place to indicate that the keyboard is ready for use page 29 8 Volume control buttons Increase or decrease the volume When the HDMI input is selected you cannot use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard to change the volume To change the volume for the HDMI input see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons page 67 for the procedure 9 Muting button Turns the volume on and off Using Your VAIO Computer 110 1 button Opens the Start menu of the Windows Media Center by default The default 1 button assignment may be different from the above In such a Case you can change the assignment with the VAIO Control Center See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center page 127 and find out more in its help file 11 Touch pad See Using the Touch Pad page 43 for more information 12 Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen 13 Applications key Displays a shortcut menu
9. Press to open the main menu on the playback media such as a DVD media Teletext TV program mode selection button Press to activate deactivate teletext TV program mode ENTER button Press to activate a feature or an action such as channel selection or a return to the previous channel This button s actions are similar to using the OK button lt 62 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Before you use the remote commander Before using the remote commander you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Slightly push down the dented area 1 slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and remove the cover lt 63 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the remote commander 4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and slide it in the reverse direction of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into place Ay If the remote commander does not operate properly you may need to replace the batteries When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage lt 64 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Setting up the Windows Media Center The first time you launch the Windows Media Center the setup
10. 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 160 gt VA O Precautions Handling the Memory Stick Q Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects A Use only the adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label A Do not bend drop or expose the Memory Stick A Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick A Do not let the Memory Stick get wet A Do not use or store the Memory Stick in a location subject to A Static electricity A Electrical noise Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun A Direct sunlight A High humidity QO Corrosive substances Q Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick QO Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Q Keep the Memory Stick and the Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them Q When using the Memory Stick Duo do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to the Memory Stick Duo Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components lt 161 gt VA O Precautions 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 th
11. Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure To change the settings follow these steps Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options Click Change plan settings under the current power plan Click Change advanced power settings Select the Advanced settings tab Double click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list for Plugged in oa fF WN VANTO lt 173 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot access the Internet Q Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 171 to change the settings Oooo Why is the data transfer speed slow A The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access
12. A Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour A If you add or replace a memory module that is not compatible with your computer your system may not boot Before adding or replacing a memory module be sure to see Sony Support Information page 206 to visit the appropriate support web site Q Check that you are using the supplied Sony power cord For your safety use only the genuine Sony power cord which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer Q Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by pressing the power button on the computer or the sleep button on the wireless keyboard If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically lt 165 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank Q Ifthe orange DISPLAY OFF indicator is lit press the DISPLAY OFF button Q Make sure the computer input is selected To change the display input press the HDMI SELECT button on the right of the computer Q Press the Alt F4 keys several times to close the application window An application error may have occurred Q Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart A Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down your computer Unplug the power cord and leave the computer f
13. ALETU e E E ct deess ghotie miedo E 190 Soe ITTE AA E A te de 192 TOUCH PAG MENE EE E TA A E E E A A E EET 194 KOYDOar PE E EA E E EEE A E 195 Floppy DISK a a O A E A AA 197 ONLO AUTO ic A A A AA a a a 198 PADMA Ube occitano aida tias idad 202 Memo Slick cdi A cos ecaent gare beate des E R E 204 Penphierals carn O 205 SUPPO Options 27 hei A A ss te ee ee A TE E AR 206 SONY Support Information icono A a id 206 Trademarks nih E ii a id A NO dai latino 207 a 6 VA O Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing experience External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit operating system You may find differences in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the 64 bit operating system lt q 7 gt AVAN O Before Use Notice 2009 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
14. Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 127 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior To use the VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Z For more information about each option see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity The SONY logo lamp illuminates when you turn on your computer You can change this default activity of the lamp to make it stay unlit by following these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Display and Logo Lamp Control 3 Follow the on screen instructions You cannot change this option for the HDMI input To change settings see Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input page 70 for the procedure lt 128 gt N N 0 Cus
15. HDMI 2 input is selected by the HDMI SELECT button page 67 a pressing this button also turns off the volume El 3 Hard disk drive Optical disc drive indicator page 21 4 4 Manual eject hole page 180 5 5 Drive eject button page 47 TT AR 6 16 Optical disc drive page 47 7 7 HDMI SELECT button page 67 l HDMI SELECT indicator page 21 z N f 8 MENU button page 67 9 Up Down buttons page 67 OK button page 67 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 116 WIRELESS switch page 92 WIRELESS indicator page 21 CONNECT button page 29 page 31 Support high full low speeds L S e E 8 lo 00 i lt 20 gt Getting Started Left ExpressCard 34 slot page 72 CF CompactFlash memory card indicator page 21 CF memory card release button page 85 CF memory card slot page 85 Memory Stick slot page 76 Media Access indicator page 21 SD memory card slot page 82 i LINK 4 pin S400 port page 119 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 116 eSATA port Connect an external hard disk 11 Headphones jack page 106 Microphone jack Connect an external microphone 13 Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input a es FHH ajej N ke 00 N o la
16. To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes lt 131 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Language with Windows Vista Ultimate On models with Windows Vista Ultimate you can download and install your desired language pack See the online specifications to find out if your computer has Windows Vista Ultimate installed To download a language pack your computer must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 89 To install a language pack 1 Click Start All Programs and Windows Update 2 Click Check for updates 3 Click View available Extras 4 Select your desired language pack in the Windows Vista Ultimate Language Pack section and click Install VANTO lt 132 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that A You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module QO You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer A You should not touch the con
17. VOY Te Using the Network LAN oooonnoccccnnoncccccononoccccnnnnnecncnn nan 90 Using the Wireless LAN WIEAN cocodrilo 92 Using the Bluetooth Function 99 Using Peripheral Devices A dei 105 Connecting External Speakers ooconcccinncicinococconccnonnncnnannn cono n anna nr ran n ra nnnr ra rnnnanns 106 Connecting an External Display ooooocnccccnnncccnocccnnonccnonaccnonoccnonn cono nn cananea narra ran n rare rra rn nn n rra n rn nnn rn nnnn ra rannnanns 108 Selecting Display Modes iaa Aida 113 Using the Multiple Monitors FUn ction careu aa Ee A non cnn nn nn NA n nr nr eran ET EEEIEE nrnnnnnnn 114 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DevViC8 ooooinocccnncccononcccnonccnnnnncnnnncnnono cnn nnn canon ocn nnnn nn cnn rara nn carne rca rnnn ca ranncanns 116 Connecting a Printer onocninncnnninnnnnnnnconnnccnnn canaria cnnncs 118 Connecting an i LINK Device oooocconncconnccconoccccnonccnnnncnonanocnnnn cnn na nn carrera RR n rare r aran n rene rana nen cnncanns 119 Customizing Your VAIO COMPUTET nessi retn aeiaai eenaa a ti 121 Setting the Pas WO diia lavGdeed san cy laces a catecen state bs shart shes hav A a a a R E EEA AEE 122 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Centel ccccceeseeeceneeeseneeeeeeeeeeeeee cease nan nn rra n carr nn rannrca caracas 127 Using the Power Saving MOde c ccccceceeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeceaeeeeeeeeeccaeeeegeeeeseeeeecgeaeesceaeeseaeesesaeeseaaeeseeeeseaeeeseeeeseaes 128 Setti
18. a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard When you buy pre recorded or blank discs for use with your VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD DVD or Blu ray Disc standard 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 A 8 cm disc writing is not supported To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continuously update the AACS key The AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc media playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates Region settings are required for some contents on DVDs and BD ROM Disc media If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc playback is not possible Some contents may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit analog video output It is strongly recommended that a digital HDCP
19. a Blu ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications 2 Inserta recordable Blu ray Disc media into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired Blu ray Disc burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with your Blu ray Disc burning software MIO ori Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a dual DVB T TV tuner board or a hybrid TV tuner board installed The Windows Media Center included in the Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate operating system enables TV program viewing recording and playback See the online specifications to find out about your TV tuner board configuration UA The dual DVB T TV tuner supports the following broadcasts A Digital terrestrial TV DVB T System DVB T Video system MPEG2 Frequency band 48 25 MHz 855 25 MHz Q The hybrid TV tuner supports the following broadcasts A Analog cable and terrestrial TV Systems B G I D K L L Color systems PAL and SECAM Frequency band 48 25 MHz 855 25 MHz A Digital terrestrial TV DVB T System DVB T Video system MPEG2 Frequency band 48 25 MHz 855 25 MHz Any functions related to digital terrestrial television DVB T will only work in countries or areas where free to air DVB T MPEG2 digital terrestrial TV signals are broadcasted Make sure you can receive a free to air DVB T MPEG2 sign
20. and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input page 70 for the procedure lt 67 p Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons The HDMI input control buttons allow you to switch the display and sound input between the computer input and the HDMI input from the connected device and change the display and sound settings for the HDMI input HDMI input control buttons Functions HDMI SELECT button Toggles the display and sound input between the computer input and the HDMI input from the connected O device When the HDMI input is selected the HDMI SELECT indicator light HDMI SELECT button SELECT illuminates in green MENU button Displays the On Screen Display OSD menu You can change the display and sound settings for the HDMI A menu input with the OSD menu Up Down buttons Increase or decrease the volume while the HDMI input is selected While the OSD menu is displayed 3 you can use these buttons to select your desired item Y While the computer input is selected you cannot use these buttons to change the volume To change the volume use the v volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the supplied remote commander OK button Confirms your selection OK TA a N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting and Using the HDMI Compatible Device You need to connect the HDMI compatible device to your computer with an HDMI cable to
21. as CPU GPU or system memory performance on your computer During the video playback some operations and or functions may become unavailable and sound interruptions dropped frames and playback failure may occur depending on your hardware specifications lt 202 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting HDMI Input What should do if cannot change the volume with the Up Down buttons You cannot change the volume with the Up Down buttons while the computer input is selected Press the HDMI SELECT button on the right of the computer to switch the display input to the HDMI input A The HDMI SELECT indicator light HDMI SELECT button illuminates in green when the HDMI input is selected What should do if cannot change the volume or the brightness with the wireless keyboard You cannot change the volume or the brightness with the wireless keyboard while the HDMI input is selected Use the Up Down buttons to change the volume or the OSD menu to change the brightness To change settings from the OSD menu see Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input page 70 for the procedure Z The HDMI SELECT indicator light HDMI SELECT button illuminates in green when the HDMI input is selected How do I display the Windows desktop To display the Windows desktop make sure your computer is turned on and then press the HDMI SELECT button on the right of the computer to switch the display input to the computer input If your co
22. back of the drive tray when placing removing a disc onto from the drive tray 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in gently lt 48 p Using Your VAIO Computer Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Ln If you use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program lt 49 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs and Blu ray Disc media depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports lt 50 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 R9 RE ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM DVD RW P P P P PR P P PR 2 PR PR gt pR 6 pR s 4 R DL RAM Blu ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR 2 PR PR5 pR 6 pR3 4 P Combo Blu ray Disc P P P P PR P P P Pri PR PR pR s pR 3 4 pr7 10 Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 e Supports writing data to DVD RW discs comp
23. 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 Handling Discs page 158 for instructions What should do if the drive tray does not open U Make sure your computer is on A Press the drive eject button on the computer or the disc drive eject button on the wireless keyboard A If both buttons do not work click Start and Computer right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject a 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 O Try restarting your computer VAN IO lt 181 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot play a disc properly on my computer a a a Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions If a disc is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 2 3 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer Remove the disc from the op
24. designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers Their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks lt 108 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display not supplied to the HDMI OUTPUT port on the back of your computer Ln Connect the power cord of your external display after connecting all other cables To change the display output to the connected external display see Selecting Display Modes page 113 lt 109 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display Ln You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the HDMI OUTPUT port See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied to an HDMI to DVI D adapter 3 not supplied and plug one end of the HDMI cable 4 not supplied to the HDMI to DVI D adapter 3 and the other end to HDMI OUTPUT port 5 on the back of the computer Jf 5 4 Can E 3 If the external computer display is equipped with an HDMI input port connect one end of an HDMI cable not supplied to the HDMI OUTPUT port on the back of the computer and the other to the HDMI input port on the computer display o
25. display the HDMI input from the device on the computer Be sure to use an HDMI cable approved by HDMI Licensing LLC To connect your computer to the HDMI compatible device You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer before setting up the HDMI connection See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure For information on how to connect cables to the computer see Connecting a Power Source and Cables page 24 If you enable the Auto Input Sensing feature with the OSD menu turning on the connected device will automatically select the HDMI input For instructions on how to enable or disable the Auto Input Sensing feature see Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input page 70 1 Connect an HDMI cable not supplied to the HDMI output port on the device and the other end to the HDMI INPUT port on the computer 2 Turn on the connected device The HDMI SELECT indicator light HDMI SELECT button illuminates in green If not press the HDMI SELECT button to switch the display input to the HDMI input Ln You do not need to turn on your computer to switch the display input lt 69 p Using Your VAIO Computer To change the HDMI input volume Press the Up 4 or the Down y button to increase or decrease the volume While the HDMI input is selected you can only use the Up Down buttons to change the volume You cannot use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard
26. function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have a display connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port your computer screen and the connected display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other N A Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function Otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not expand a single window across two displays Otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display lt 115 pp N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization 3 Right click the number 2 monitor and select Attached 4 Click OK At the confirmation prompt click Yes Z Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function lt 116 pp N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connect
27. hard disk drive 1 Shut down the computer turn off all peripheral devices and disconnect peripheral devices from the ports and jacks on the left and right of the computer 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 3 Disconnect the power cord and the peripheral devices from the back of the computer Wait about an hour until the computer cools down 5 Push and hold the tabs 1 on the top HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY Port 1 cover 2 and remove the cover 6 Disconnect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable from the current hard disk drive pN Ed E oa E le O 9 aq gt 3 gt a Le b D a gt 7 8 Grasp the tab 4 on the drive holder and pull out the holder with the hard disk drive from the hard disk bay 7 Unscrew the two screws 3 securing the drive holder lt 143 gt AVON 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Remove the six screws from the drive holder and take out the hard disk drive 10 Place a new hard disk drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the holder 11 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws through the holes on each side of the holder A new hard disk drive comes with the necessary screws Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder 12 Slide the drive holde
28. in certain software applications 14 Windows key Displays the Start menu N emo lt 42 p Using Your VAIO Computer Keyboard feet Flip open to adjust the keyboard angle CONNECT button page 29 Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the computer Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries lt 3 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad A 4 ES 3 29 4 Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature You can disable enable the touch pad with the Fn F11 keys while a mouse is connected to your computer To change other touch pad settings cli
29. information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Q Quick Start Guide Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO Q Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide Contains solutions to problems other than those you encounter during normal operation A Regulations Guarantee EULA and Service Support Contains Sony guarantee conditions safety regulations modem regulations wireless LAN regulations wireless WAN regulations Bluetooth regulations end user software license agreement and Sony support services information a 9 VA O Before Use Non printed Documentation A User Guide this manual Explains features of your computer It also includes information on solving common problems The User Guide is provided in PDF format for easy browsing and printing To view this on screen guide Double click the Me amp My VAIO icon on the desktop 2 Click Menu Me amp My VAIO I Need Help and VAIO User Guide 3 Open the folder for your language 4 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 To go to web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http your computer must be connected to the Internet Q Specifications The online specifications describe the hardware a
30. is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove an ExpressCard module Z To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 4 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop Follow the on screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out oar WN Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot lt 76 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage lt 77 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard and Duo size media and supports Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities You can insert a Duo size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor Before using a Memory Stick Micro M2 be sure to insert it into an M2 Standard size adaptor or M2 Duo adaptor If you ins
31. memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot page 20 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot A If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction lt 84 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is lit If you do the card or its data may become damaged To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 2 Pushin the SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot lt 85 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the CF Memory Card Your computer is equipped with a CF memory card slot You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major CF memory cards available as of September 2008 However not all CF memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility CF memory cards with capacity of up to 16 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The CF memory card slot on your comp
32. mouse batteries try the following steps for reconnection To connect the wireless mouse To connect the wireless mouse it must be located within a range of 30 cm to 1 m from the computer 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below 2 Turn on the computer lt 32 gt N N 0 Getting Started 3 Slide the power switch on the bottom of the mouse to the ON position 4 4 Press the CONNECT button 1 on the right of the computer 5 Press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the mouse within 10 seconds from step 4 Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be established If the wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage lt lt 33 gt N N 0 Getting Started Adjusting the Height and the Turning Angle of the LCD Screen In addition to the tilting feature described in Ergonomic Considerations page 12 your computer has additional features to enhance ergonomic flexibility height adjustment and swiveling To raise the LCD screen press and hold the base stand release button 1 with one hand and grasp the bottom of the main unit with the other hand and pull it up to your best height You can raise the LCD screen by up to 60 mm To lower the scree
33. peripheral devices to power sources 20 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer I lt 150 gt AVON Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Hard Disk Space When you have initialize a new hard disk it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows NT file system NTFS format To identify the hard disk space 1 Logon to Windows as a user with administrative rights 2 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage The Computer Management window appears Under the file directory on the right click Disk Management under Storage Right click on the newly installed unformatted hard disk disk label identified with red marking and select Initialize Disk Click on the allocated area of the disk oa Aa OQ Right click the area and select New Partition The New Partition wizard window appears 7 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 to it ONLO Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage DOUPOODDOCODOUO OD Handling the LCD Screen page 152 Using the Power Source page 153 Handling Your Computer page 154 Handling Floppy Disks page 157 Handling Discs page 158 Using Headphones page 159 Handling the Memory Stick page 160 Handling the Hard Disk page 161 Updating Your C
34. the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password machine password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 Onthe password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key 6 Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key WAG IO lt 126 gt gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power on password user password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the user password and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the
35. the power cord and other cables together by replacing the supplied base stand cable clamp 6 5 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the power cord when the computer is off Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible Ifyou unplug the power cord from your computer while the computer is on or in Sleep mode you may lose all unsaved data VANTO lt 29 gt Getting Started Connecting the Wireless Keyboard A wireless keyboard and four AA alkaline batteries for use in the keyboard are supplied with your computer Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard Z If you find your keyboard not working for example after replacing the keyboard batteries try the following steps for reconnection To connect the wireless keyboard o connect the wireless keyboard it must be located within a range of 30 cm to 1 m from the computer Insert the supplied four AA batteries 1 into the battery compartment 2 on the bottom of the wireless keyboard Turn on the computer Slide the power switch 3 on the back of the keyboard to the ON position Press the CONNECT button 4 on the right of the computer Press the CONNECT button 5 on the bottom of the keyboard The connect indicator Y turns on in t
36. to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey Ln 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 VANTO lt 103 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you first need to set up the Bluetooth function For setting up and using the Bluetooth function search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support To open Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function lt 104 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications 1 Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer 2 Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window lt 105 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting External Speakers page 106 Connecting an External Display page 108 Se
37. volume down button on the wireless keyboard Press the volume up button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound O If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information A Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar QO Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To configure the sound output device see How do change the sound output device page 199 lt 193 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting What should I do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers A Ifyou are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information AU The volume may have been turned off by the muting button on the wireless keyboard Press the button once again Q The volume may have been minimized by the volume down button on the wireless keyboard Press the volume up button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Q Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar QO Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To change the sound output device see How do change the sound output device page 199 VANTO lt 194 e Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do if the touch pad does not work a a a You may have
38. 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 Corporation 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 Sony Corporation is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings made to your computer external recording media or recording devices or any relevant losses including when recordings are not made due to reasons including your computer failure or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of your computer failure or repair undertaken to your computer Sony Corporation will not restore recover or replicate the recorded contents made to your computer external recording media or recording devices under any circumstances 8 VA O Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed
39. 137 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation as it may cause damage to the slot and the module 10 Replace the memory module compartment cover and tighten the screw 11 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices to the back of the computer 12 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure lt 138 N N 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 13 Connect the rest of the peripheral devices to the left and right of the computer 14 Plug the computer and the peripheral devices to power sources 15 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer I lt 139 gt N N 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 Click System Information and System Information You can view the amount of system memory in the right pane If the additional memory does not appear repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer lt 140 gt VAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Re
40. Burn files to disc and follow the on screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears 2 Open the folder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder 3 Close the disc folder lt 55 p N N 0 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 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 included with your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Close all running software applications 2 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with your DVD burning software lt 56 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu ray Disc Media To play a Blu ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications 2 Insert a Blu ray Disc media into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired Blu ray Disc software to play the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with your software Copying Files to Blu ray Disc Media To copy files to
41. al where you live A On models with a dual DVB T TV tuner board you can record up to two digital channels at the same time or watch a TV program while recording another MPEG4 H 264 AVC also applies to French models sold in France when using the TV Enhance pour VAIO See Setting up TV Enhance pour VAIO page 65 for more information WANTS Pa Using Your VAIO Computer To connect your computer to land based terrestrial or cable TV services You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer before setting up TV connections See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure The appearance of the antenna cable TV cable and the VHF UHF input port may vary in some countries or areas 1 Connect one end of an antenna cable TV cable supplied 1 to the VHF UHF input port 3 on the computer 2 Connect the other end of the cable to your TV wall outlet cable service access 2 lt 59 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is supplied with your computer for using a wide variety of AV related software applications including the Windows Media Center lt 60 Using Your VAIO Computer 1 Pause MH button Press to pause media playback Press again to resume OQ playback Stop M button Press to stop media playback or TV recordin
42. alyst are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by 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 q 208 P gt VA O Trademarks The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners SD Logo is a trademark DD SDHC Logo is a trademark CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC PlaceEngine is a registered trademark of Koozyt Inc PlaceEngine was developed by Sony Computer Science Laboratories Inc and is licensed by Koozyt Inc nee XMB and xross media bar are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc AVCHD is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation 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 Not all the software listed above may be deliver
43. and Bluetooth Settings 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box 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 Ifthe device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer A Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on See the other device s manual for more information lt 178 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow A The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move Bluetooth devices closer to your computer 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 communications altogether A Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions You need to place your computer away fr
44. ck Start All Programs VAIO Control Center Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device You can disable enable the Motion Pointer feature with the Fn F1 keys that keeps moving the pointer or scrolling when your fingertip reached an edge of the touch pad If pointer movement or scrolling continues against your intention your fingertip may have reached an edge of the touch pad In such a case take your finger off the touch pad It is recommended that you put your finger on the touch pad around its center to start an operation lt 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to plug in and uses a light emitting diode LED instead of a ball To maintain good communication operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse 10 m from your computer Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button located on the right of your computer first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless mouse If you find your mouse not working after replacing the mouse batteries reconnect the mouse See Connecting the Wireless Mouse page 31 for the detailed procedure Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing the mouse to stop working properl
45. ck OK to close the window Q Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction A If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the 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 lt q 183 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot play Blu ray Disc media or my computer becomes unstable during Blu ray Disc playback You may not be able to play some Blu ray Disc contents on your computer or the computer may become unstable during Blu ray Disc playback To play such contents normally download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update To download and install the updates on the computer it must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 89 What should do if cannot write data to CD media Q Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver A 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 ad
46. ck Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound a fF ORN On the Recording tab select the desired device for sound input and click Set Default 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 190 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Mouse What should do if my computer does not recognize my mouse Q Make sure the power switch on the bottom of the wireless mouse is in the ON position U Make sure another mouse is not connected Q Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed a Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the wireless mouse within 10 seconds to re establish the connection between the two devices The supplied AA batteries may have run out of power Replace the batteries O lt 191 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting What should I do if the pointer does not move when use my mouse L 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 press the Windows key once and then the gt key several times select Restart with the 4 or Y key an
47. compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality Do not use memory resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc or writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction lt 52 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc A Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Q Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc Q Do not plug or unplug the power cord while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs you should follow these recommendations Q Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R or CD RW media A Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM media A You may not be able to play some of Blu ray Disc contents on your computer or the computer may become unstable during Blu ray Disc playback To play such contents normally download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAIO Update To download and install the updates on the computer it must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to t
48. computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer You t gt ES e 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 an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder A The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to an external device If the external device requires external power be sure to connect it to a power source Q The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps However the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device A The optional i LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas A An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed A The i LINK connection may not be available 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 compa
49. ct Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 124 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password user password Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 6 Press the or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key VAN LO lt 125 p Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing
50. d hold the central wheel 5 Right side button Press the right side button to go forward to the page you viewed before Pressing it works in the same way as pressing the forward button on the Internet Explorer To change the button assignment press and hold the central wheel Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on and off 8 CONNECT button page 31 Press to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse o N lt 46 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound The Mouse Properties window appears 3 Change the settings lt 47 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 or the disc drive eject button on the wireless keyboard to open the drive The drive tray slides out 3 Hold the back of the drive tray with one hand place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing toward you and gently push it toward the drive tray until the disc clicks into place Do not exert pressure on the drive tray Be sure to hold the
51. d press the Enter key to restart your computer A If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the Y and keys and then Restart with the 4 or Y key and press the Enter key to restart your computer 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 A Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near your wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing your mouse to stop working properly OY Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse as this may create interference causing your mouse to stop working properly lt 192 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if my external speakers do not work Q Ifyou are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off The volume may have been turned off by the muting button on the wireless keyboard Press the button once again Ooovceoo The volume may have been minimized by the
52. ders music players and other audio video devices Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards A SD memory card A SDHC memory card A MultiMediaCard MMC For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Sony Support Information page 206 to visit the appropriate support web site Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as of September 2008 However not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the high speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card Do not attempt to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of a different type into the SD memory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the SD memory card slot Do not force the SD memory card in or out of the slot lt 83 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an SD Memory Card To insert an SD
53. disabled the touch pad Press the Fn F11 keys to enable the touch pad If the pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work press the Windows key once and then the gt key several times select Restart with the 4 or Y key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the Y and keys and then Restart with the 4 or Y key and press the Enter key to restart your computer 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 MEA N N 0 Troubleshooting Keyboard What should do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your wireless keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard A If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that
54. e Wait until the indicator light on the floppy disk drive turns 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 plugging the USB cable into the USB port a Ff ON Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive A If the disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature m 198 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Audio Video What should I do if cannot use my DV camcorder If a message appears stating that the i LINK device is 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 119 for more information A i LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatib
55. e or mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take frequent breaks while using your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes muscles or tendons Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards lt 13 gt AVAN O Before Use Q Viewing angle of the display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness level of the display as well While adjusting the viewing angle do not exert excessive pressure on your computer especially on the center of the speaker grill to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage A Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency A Ventilation Make sure you leave at least 10 cm of space behind and at least 20 cm of space on each side of the main unit lt 14 gt N N O Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 15 About the Indica
56. e TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input Set up the TV configuration system I I lt 111 Using Peripheral Devices If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates Z See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals lt 112 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Additionally you can connect a high quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your computer and TV using an HDMI connection To connect a high quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV Before connecting the device to the computer make sure the HDMI connection has been set up between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port you need to change the device for sound output For the detailed instructions see How do change the sound output device page 199 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input 2 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input 3 Plug one end of an HDMI cable not supplied to the HDMI input port on the home
57. e contacting VAIO Link Computer page 164 System Security page 170 Networking page 171 Bluetooth Technology page 176 Optical Discs page 180 Display page 184 Printing page 188 Microphone page 189 Mouse page 190 Speakers page 192 Touch Pad page 194 Keyboard page 195 Floppy Disks page 197 Audio Video page 198 HDMI Input page 202 Memory Stick page 204 Peripherals page 205 DUOODODODOLDCODODODODOUDUL0O lt 164 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Computer What should do if my computer does not start QU Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light shows the power is on A Disconnect all connected USB devices if any and then restart your computer Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase and then restart your computer A If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on A If the orange DISPLAY OFF indicator is lit press the DISPLAY OFF button Q Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Q Make sure the computer input is selected To change the display input press the HDMI SELECT button on the right of the computer Q Unplug the power cord Wait three to five minutes Plug the power cord again and press the power button to turn on your computer
58. e hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive DOCCOOO 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 162 gt VA O Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently UA Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions A VAIO Update 4 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 4 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates lt 163 gt AVAN 0 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 befor
59. ed with your model See the online specifications to find out what software is available for your model O 2009 Sony Corporation
60. efore the computer completely enters Sleep mode To restore your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart 3 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if Windows does not accept my password and returns a message Enter Onetime Password If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator light turns 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 and Caps lock indicators are unlit If both or either of the lights is lit press the Num Lk or Num Lock key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password lt 168 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Q Make sure you have installed the latest video driver A On some VAIO models the graphics memor
61. emory Stick from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window Right click the Memory Stick icon and select Format 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 Click Start Follow the on screen instructions It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type lt 31 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly lt 82 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcor
62. ent 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 the power source and from any telecommunication links or networks before you remove any cover or panel from the computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Q 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 A Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD lt 134 e VAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer A Use the special bag supplied with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from ESD A Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Q Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air duc
63. er Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network Click Advanced in the right pane For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file included with the software Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on UNIO pal Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function Q 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 Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer DUPOODOODDDDODO Size of file being exchanged A Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment A All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations O Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with audio output from a co
64. ert the media directly into the Memory Stick slot without the adaptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot For the latest information about the Memory Stick visit the Memory Stick web site at http www memorystick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that are available as of September 2008 However not all the Memory Stick that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use this feature Except for your personal use it is against the copyright law to use any audio and or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders Accordingly the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer high speed data transfer The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not operate properly if it is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor lt 78 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot page 20 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow point
65. follow these steps 1 Click Start All Programs McAfee and McAfee SecurityCenter 2 Click the button located at the upper left corner of the window to update the software 3 Follow the on screen instructions to download updates See the help file included with your software program for more information lt 171 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point a Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions You need to place your computer away from obstructions or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer Make sure power to the access point is on If you want to connect your computer to a wireless LAN access point using the 5 GHz band make sure the option to use the 5 GHz band or both the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands is selected on the WLAN tab in the VAIO Smart Network settings window Wireless LAN communication IEEE 802 11a standard using only the 5 GHz band available on selected models only is disabled by default Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Make sure the encryption key is correct lt 172 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting
66. fter the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on passwords the machine password and the user password The machine password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Be 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 service to reset the password WAC IO lt 123 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password machine password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to sele
67. g session Forward gt gt button Press to fast forward media at three speeds Skip gt I button Press to move media forward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video Replay I lt button Press to move media backward for example one audio track 3 one DVD chapter and 7 seconds of TV or video Rewind lt lt button 4 Press to move media backward at three speeds 5 22 S Record button Press to begin recording 6 Play B button Press to begin media playback 2 Back button EA Press to return to the previous window 8 3 Volume control buttons 9 HA T T Press to increase or decrease the volume 10 When the HDMI input is selected you cannot use the volume control buttons on the remote commander to change the volume To change the volume for the HDMI input see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons page 67 for the ay procedure Illustrated above is the English remote commander as an example 4 Recorded TV button Press to view previously recorded TV programs lt 61 a Using Your VAIO Computer 10 11 12 Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for your area Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection CLEAR button Press
68. h function enabled A If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit turn on the WIRELESS switch A Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer find other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device want to communicate with Q Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on See the other device s manual for more information Q Ifthe device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer A To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer follow these steps 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Bluetooth Devices and Bluetooth Settings 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box lt 177 a AVAN 0 Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer Q Make sure the other devices are authenticated A To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer follow these steps 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Bluetooth Devices
69. hat 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 Q USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub lt 206 gt N N 0 Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer Sony Support Information See Documentation page 8 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 function 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 www vaio link com A 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 QO http www sonystyle europe com for online purchases
70. he Internet see Using the Internet page 89 Q Depending on system environment you may find sound interruptions and or dropped frames during AVC HD playback QO Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc lt 53 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer U Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless the region code indicates 2 Europe belongs to region 2 5 Russia belongs to region 5 or all this means that you can play this disc in most regions of the world you cannot play the disc on your computer If you change the 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 new setting effective A Do not try to change the region code settings of the drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the drive are not covered by the warranty lt 54 N N 0 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 click Start All Programs and the desired CD software to play the CD Ifthe Audio CD window appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Inserta recordable disc into the optical disc drive If the AutoPlay window appears click
71. he LCD window on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard If not repeat the procedure a fF WN Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other If the wireless keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer the connect indicator Y will turn off to conserve battery power This indicates that the connection between your computer and the keyboard is lost Press the Fn key to check that the connect indicator turns on before using the keyboard a 30 Getting Started Z You can check the battery indicator dwaxa or d 4 in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for its battery power level If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If you do not intend to use the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage If you want to put the wireless keyboard in a more ergonomic position flip open the keyboard feet lt 31 gt N N 0 Getting Started Connecting the Wireless Mouse A wireless mouse and two AA alkaline batteries for use in the mouse are supplied with your computer Before attempting to use the wireless mouse you must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer and the mouse A If you find your mouse not working for example after replacing the
72. hesive 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 A Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Some brands of DVD recordable media do not work Why can t write data to Blu ray Disc media A Check if your optical disc drive supports the Blu ray Disc writing function 1 BD R Disc media are not rewritable You cannot add or erase data to or from the BD R Disc media lt 184 N N 0 Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank A Your computer screen may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode If the computer is in Sleep mode press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Mode page 128 for more information Q Make sure the computer input is selected To change the display input press the HDMI SELECT button on the right of the computer Q Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit A The LCD backlight of your computer may have been turned off Press the DISPLAY OFF button What should do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external display connected to the HDMI output port Make sure you are using an HDCP compliant display The copyright protected contents are not displayed on a non HDCP compliant display See Connecting a Comp
73. hould 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 your computer U 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 disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel oa Ff W ND lt 189 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work A If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer A Your sound input device may have been incorrectly configured To configure the sound input device follow these steps 1 Close all open programs Cli
74. ht is turned off llluminates when the drive is reading or writing data Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off Hard disk drive Optical disc drive O when this indicator is lit WIRELESS llluminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on provided that one or more wireless options are enabled in the VAIO Smart Network window lt 22 gt N N 0 Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover Before accessing ports and jacks on the back of your computer you first need to remove the back panel cover from the computer To remove the back panel cover 1 Gently face down your computer on a flat surface When facing down your computer be sure to place it on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen 2 Slide the back panel cover 1 toward the top of the computer until it unlocks 3 Liftthe cover away from the computer lt 23 gt N N 0 Getting Started To replace the back panel cover 1 Place the back panel cover 1 on the computer aligning both sides with the computer 2 Slide the cover toward the base of the computer until it locks into place Keep the back panel cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary lt 24 gt N N 0 Getting Started Connecting a Power Source and Cables You need a power cord to connect your computerto an AC power source and it must be plugged into the p
75. in files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick onto your hard disk drive to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick page 80 Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick Copyright protected music can only be checked out to the Memory Stick 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 a Memory Stick Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick compatible digital cameras Why can t write data to a Memory Stick Some versions of the Memory Stick are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off VAN IO lt 205 gt Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if cannot connect a USB device AQ Ifapplicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check if the battery is charged If you are using a printer check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet A 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 t
76. ing a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To protect your computer and or USB devices from damage avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact when moving the computer with USB devices connected 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 Yeu When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force to the USB port This may cause a malfunction VANTO lt 117 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 a a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 5 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop Follow the on screen instructions to remove the floppy disk drive oar wn Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer lt 118 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your
77. ing toward the slot 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the Memory Stick are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick icon lt 79 gt Using Your VAIO Computer ONLO media do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the To view the contents on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick VAIO minia Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick 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 A O N a Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media Before formatting the media make sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove the M
78. ith additional keys that perform specific functions The VAIO Link Web site http www vaio link com also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard Using the Wireless Keyboard To maintain good communication operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard 10 m from your computer Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button located on the right of your computer first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard If you find your keyboard not working after replacing the keyboard batteries reconnect the keyboard See Connecting the Wireless Keyboard page 29 for the detailed procedure Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture or objects near your computer or wireless keyboard as this may create interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not mix old used and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard Always use the same type and manufacture of the battery Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries Using incompatible batteries or mixing used new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard lt 410 Using Your VAIO Computer
79. le i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions lt 199 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting How do turn off the Windows startup sound To turn off the Windows startup sound follow these steps 1 a fF ODN 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 How do change the sound output device If you do not hear sound from the device connected to a port such as the USB port HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack you need to change the device for sound output 1 a Ff ODN Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default lt 200 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack A You need to change the sound output device if you want to hear sound from the device connected to a port such as the HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack For
80. lecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 171 to change the settings Oooo What are channels Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices A If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches ONLO How do I display the VAIO Smart Network window To display the VAIO Smart Network window on the desktop follow these steps 1 2 3 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network Click Advanced in the right pane A For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file included with the software lt 175 Troubleshooting lt 176 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetoot
81. lecting Display Modes page 113 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 114 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 116 Connecting a Printer page 118 Connecting an LINK Device page 119 OooOovovdoO lt 106 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect external sound output devices not supplied such as speakers or headphones to your computer Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port you can connect an S PDIF device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer For more information see the manual that came with your S PDIF device To hear sound from the S PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port you need to change the sound output device For the detailed instructions see How do change the sound output device page 199 Ln You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the OPTICAL OUT port See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 not supplied into the headphones jack 2 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on lt 107 gt Using Peripheral Devices A Make sure your speakers are
82. liant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge 4 Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording Supports writing data to BD R Version 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE Version 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB BD R stands for Blu ray Disc Recordable in Version 1 1 format BD RE stands for Blu ray Disc Rewritable in Version 2 1 format 10 The Blu ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE Disc media in Version 1 0 format and Blu ray Disc media with a cartridge lt 5 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other side Be aware that the audio side non DVD side of
83. make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the CF memory card Insert the CF memory card slot protector to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an CF memory card Before moving your computer be sure to insert the CF memory card slot protector into the slot To remove a CF memory card 1 Check that the CF memory card indicator light is unlit Push the CF memory card release button so that the release button pops out Push the CF memory card release button a second time so that the CF memory card pops out Gently take hold of the CF memory card and pull it out of the slot a fF ON If the CF memory card release button is still out push it back in all the way to the end lt 89 p Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the Internet you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet The following types of Internet connection services may be available from your ISP Fiber to the Home FTTH Digital Subscriber Line DSL Cable modem Satellite Dial up For detailed information on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet ask your ISP Z To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function you need to set up the wireless LAN network See Using the Wireless LAN WLAN page 92 for more information Oooeodo When you connect y
84. mputer screen remains blank see What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank page 165 lt 203 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting How do save input images or sound from the connected HDMI compatible device to files on my computer You cannot save such images or sound to files on your computer In addition you cannot record the HDMI input such as a TV program displayed on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function How do turn off the Sony logo lamp while viewing the HDMI input You need to change the settings with the OSD menu to turn off the Sony logo lamp See Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input page 70 for more information How do turn off the system power indicator light Turn off both your computer and the device connected to the HDMI INPUT port How do output signals from the HDMI INPUT port to the HDMI OUTPUT port Your computer is not designed to output signals from the HDMI INPUT port to the HDMI OUTPUT port lt 204 p gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should do if cannot use a Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick Formatting a Memory Stick erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat a Memory Stick back up important data and confirm that the Memory Stick does not conta
85. n just push down the main unit Before raising the LCD screen be sure to push down the main unit all the way down to the base position Otherwise you cannot press the base stand release button The aluminum part in the vicinity of the air exhaust vent on the top surface of the main unit becomes hot while your computer is on Make sure that the top surface is cool enough to touch before you push down the main unit lt 34 Getting Started While swiveling the LCD screen do not exert excessive pressure on your computer especially on the center of the speaker grill to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage lt 35 N N 0 Getting Started Preparing for Wall Mounting Your computer is equipped with four holes on its back panel which look similar to those compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA mounting standard for connecting to your mounting system To reveal the mounting holes 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and ee the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 2 Unscrew the eight screws 1 and remove the base stand 2 O A G gt lt 36 p Getting Started 3 Use the four holes 3 for mounting by following the in
86. nd software configurations of your VAIO computer To view the online specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support web site at http www vaio link com Ln You may have a separate disc that includes documentation for the bundled accessories MIO Dora es 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 on the Internet To access Windows Help and Support click Start O and Help and Support Or go to Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key lt 1 Be AVAN O Before Use Further Sources A Consult the help files included with the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting A Go to http www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software lt 12 gt AVAN O Before Use Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations 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 keyboard pointing devic
87. nectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online specifications Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance Q Adding and Removing Memory page 133 A Replacing the Hard Disk Drive page 140 lt 133 gt N N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages Notes on adding removing memory modules Q Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty Q Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module If your system does not boot after you added or replaced a memory module the module may not be compatible with your computer Before adding or replacing a memory module be sure to see Sony Support Information page 206 to visit the appropriate support web site Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following a The procedures described in this docum
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89. nnected Bluetooth device This is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction i lt 101 gt N N Using Your VAIO Computer Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values Read the Bluetooth regulations guide before using the Bluetooth function A The Bluetooth function may not work with other devices depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer A Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause channel congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices This is normal with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction lt 102 gt N N 0 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 prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices
90. no liability for any malfunctions arising from changes to the settings lt q 153 p gt MA O Precautions Using the Power Source A 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 a 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 holding the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible 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 154 MA O Precautions Handling Your Computer Q Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer A 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 you
91. om obstacles or move the device to which it is connected closer to the computer A Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected A Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment Why can t use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function For more details search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support To open Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Why can t use the Bluetooth function when log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth function may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights lt 179 pp AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Why can t use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users If you switch users without logging off your system the Bluetooth devices will not work Be sure to log off before switching users To log off your system click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Log Off Why can t exchange business card data with a mobile phone The business card exchange function is not supported lt lt 180 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my
92. omputer page 162 lt 151 gt Precautions lt 152 gt AVAN O Precautions Handling the LCD Screen A Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using your computer near a window A Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Q Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears after a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images A The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction A Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen A Donotchange the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for selection as this may make your computer unstable Sony assumes
93. or about five minutes Then plug the power cord and turn on the computer again Make sure that the batteries of your wireless keyboard are properly installed and not worn out Turning off your computer with the power button or the Ctrl Alt Delete keys may cause loss of unsaved data TA AVAN 0 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 A If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data A Unplug the power cord Wait three to five minutes Plug the power cord again and press the power button to turn on your computer A Try reinstalling the software Q Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support OATS lt 167 gt Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed b
94. or the supplied remote commander to change the volume While the computer input is selected you cannot change the HDMI input volume lt 70 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input You can change the display and sound settings for the HDMI input with the OSD menu The following shows how to change the language mode of the OSD menu enable or disable the Auto Input Sensing feature and change the default SONY logo lamp activity while the HDMI input is selected While the HDMI input is selected you can only use the OSD menu to change the brightness You cannot use the function keys on the wireless keyboard to change the brightness To select the language mode of the OSD menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD menu 2 Press the Up or Down button to select OPTION and then the OK button 3 Press the Up or Down button to select LANGUAGE and then the OK button 4 Press the Up or Down button to select the desired language and then the OK button AVAN LO miia Using Your VAIO Computer To enable or disable the Auto Input Sensing feature A O N a To A OO N a ci Auto Input Sensing feature is disabled by default Press the MENU button to display the OSD menu Press the Up 4 or Down button to select OPTION and then the OK button Press the Up 4 or Down button to select INPUT SENSING and then the OK button To enable
95. our computer returns to Normal mode from Sleep mode To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options Click Change plan settings under the current power plan Click Change advanced power settings Select the Advanced settings tab Double click Display Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for brightness adjustment ooh wn What should do if the external display remains blank You may need to change the settings for the external display with the VAIO Control Center To change the settings launch the VAIO Control Center select the control item for the external display and then click to select the check box for changing the options to detect the external display Then change the display output See Selecting Display Modes page 113 for the detailed procedure lt 187 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting How do run Windows Aero This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only To run Windows Aero follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab Click OK For information about the Windows Aero features such as Windows Flip 3D see Windows Help and Support a fF WO N NETA AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Printing What s
96. our computer to the Internet be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats Depending on the service contract with your ISP you may need to connect an external modem device for example a USB telephone modem a DSL modem or a cable modem to your computer to connect to the Internet For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration see the manual that came with your modem lt 90 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the 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 computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator By You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the network Ethernet port See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure A Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings lt 9 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Do not plug a telephone cable into the network Ethernet port on your computer If the network Ethernet port is connected to one of the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the port may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom s
97. ower source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse In addition you might want to connect other cables if you use some functions of your computer such as the network LAN function A Use only the supplied power cord for your computer 25 gt N N 0 Getting Started To connect the power cord and other cables 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 2 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC outlet 2 plug the other end into the AC In port 3 on the computer and secure the power cord with the left cable clamps 4 on the computer Be sure to properly ground your computer lt 26 gt N N 0 Getting Started Ln To open and close the left cable clamps twist the clamp tips as illustrated below VAN IO lt 27 gt Getting Started 3 Connect other cables to the computer if necessary A To set up TV connections see Using the TV Function page 57 A To connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT port for using the HDMI Input function see Using the HDMI Input Function page 66 A To connect your computer to an Ethernet network see Using the Network LAN page 90 Ln When you have connected cables push them into the right cable clamps 5 on the computer to secure the cables lt 28 gt N N 0 Getting Started 4 Bundle
98. p a connection or network in the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 9 Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next 10 Follow the on screen instructions lt 96 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point not supplied The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN network The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point Ny lt 97 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information Turn on the WIRELESS switch Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network a Aa ON Click Advanced in the right pane For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file included with the software 6 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option s Make sure
99. peakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange lt 92 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with the built in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through a network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a Local Area Network LAN through a wireless radio connection This eliminates the need to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate with a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN function read the wireless LAN regulations guide carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 1 ta b g standard or the IEEE 802 11n draft standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the le
100. placing the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is equipped with two 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 computer Notes on installing hard disk drives A The entire repair cost will be charged if there is a failure or an accident arising from replacement of a hard disk by yourself A Hard disk replacement requires great care Improper installation or removal will cause a malfunction of your computer A Ifyou need assistance to replace a hard disk contact VAIO Link a Some hard disks are not compatible with your computer Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility with VAIO computers U Be sure to unplug your computer and peripheral devices from power sources before replacing either hard disk Replacing a hard disk while your computer is plugged to a power source may cause damage to the computer and the connected peripheral devices as well as the hard disk About hard disk drive recovery When you replace the original hard disk drive the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Center cannot restore the drive partitions operating system or original software programs Before replacing the hard disk drive create your own recovery discs See the printed Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide for more information VAIO pais s Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Hard Disk Drive in the Top Hard Disk Bay Port 1 To replace the
101. points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer A If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point A If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Q Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 171 to change the settings lt 174 e N N 0 Troubleshooting How do avoid data transfer interruptions A When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Se
102. ppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears How do check the volume of the recovery partition Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage 2 Click Disk Management under Storage in the left pane The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the center pane lt 170 gt N N 0 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 to download the 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 McAfee Internet Security Suite software program current with the latest updates from McAfee Inc To download and install the latest security updates
103. r 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 equipment may cause the computer to malfunction COCoovovovovdodD Q Use your computer on a solid stable surface QO Do not place your computer near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its air vents lt 155 VA O Precautions A The aluminum part in the vicinity of the air exhaust vent 1 on the top surface of the main unit becomes hot while your computer is on Be sure to wait until the main unit cools down before you touch the top surface i TiN TAO HTT e o O o Tn tu inh o L 8 o8 FN M o L A When one of the wireless functions of your computer is activated the computer emits radio frequency signals which may cause interference with medical devices If you have a cardiac pacemaker implanted be sure to check that the WIRELESS indicator light on the right of the compu
104. r with the new drive into the hard disk bay until it clicks into place and connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable to the new drive 13 Secure the drive holder with the screws that you removed in step 7 14 Replace the hard disk bay cover AVAN LO lt 144 m Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 15 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices to the back of the computer 16 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 17 Connect the rest of the peripheral devices to the left and right of the computer 18 Plug the computer and the peripheral devices to power sources 19 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer VAN IO lt 145 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Hard Disk Bay Port 0 To replace the hard disk drive 1 Shut down the computer turn off all peripheral devices and disconnect peripheral devices from the ports and jacks on the left and right of the computer 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 3 Disconnect the power cord and the peripheral devices from the back of the computer Wait about an hour until the computer cools down 5 Push down and hold the tabs 1 on the bottom HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY Port 0 cover 2 and slide the cover to the left to remove it
105. rd is a wireless LAN standard using the 5 GHz band lt 93 p Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802 11n draft standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz band Wireless LAN devices using the 2 4 GHz band cannot communicate with devices using the 5 GHz band because the frequencies are different The 2 4 GHz band used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same band are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Actual communication speed may not be as fast as the one displayed on your computer Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 119 products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking thi
106. rom magnets Q Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat a Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and put it in a storage case If the floppy disk comes with a label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk O lt 158 AVAN O Precautions Handling Discs Q Do not touch the surface of 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 A Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edges 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 and may result in irreparable damage lt 159 p gt VA O Precautions Using Headphones
107. s co N H ES Ro my N a 97 Your computer supports both the standard size Memory Stick and the Duo size Memory Stick Supports high full low speeds When disconnecting the external hard disk be sure to double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar and follow the on screen instructions lt 21 gt Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power llluminates in green when the computer is on illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode and turns off when the computer is off System power llluminates when the computer is on and or when the HDMI compatible device connected to the HDMI INPUT port is on CF memory card Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a CF memory card Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit When the indicator is unlit the CF memory card is not in use Media Access llluminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit When the indicator is unlit the memory card is not in use HDMI SELECT llluminates in green while the HDMI input is selected DISPLAY OFF llluminates in orange when the LCD backlig
108. s into consideration the IEEE 802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed lt 94 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a LAN is created only by wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network Y Mo q 95 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc You cannot select the 5 GHz band which is used for the IEEE 802 11a standard on ad hoc networks The IEEE 802 11n draft standard using the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz band is not available on ad hoc networks Turn on the WIRELESS switch Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network Click Advanced in the right pane A OD a For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file included with the software 5 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option s Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on 6 Click Start and Control Panel 7 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 8 Click Set u
109. structions described in the manual that came with your mounting system lt 37 gt N N 0 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 then 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 38 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 39 Using the Touch Pad page 43 Using the Mouse page 44 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 47 Using the TV Function page 57 Using the HDMI Input Function page 66 Using the ExpressCard Module page 72 Using the Memory Stick page 76 Using the SD Memory Card page 82 Using the CF Memory Card page 85 Using the Internet page 89 Using the Network LAN page 90 Using the Wireless LAN WLAN page 92 Using the Bluetooth Function page 99 DUODOODOCDDODOCODDLDO JU 39 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement w
110. ter is unlit before using the computer A Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set A Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Otherwise problems may occur A 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 lt 156 gt VA O Precautions Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer A To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged back up your data regularly Do not grasp the base stand or the base stand clamp to lift your computer as the stand may break and cause the main unit to fall resulting in damage to the computer or personal injuries A To lift or move your computer grasp the bottom corners of the main unit with both hands from behind the computer to avoid any damage to the LCD screen There is a risk of scratching the LCD screen for example with your waist belt buckle if you hold your computer from its front lt 157 VA O Precautions Handling Floppy Disks A Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk Q Keep floppy disks away f
111. the Num lock indicator light is unlit If the Num lock indicator is lit press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters QO Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz band near the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly A Do not place metal furniture or objects near your computer or wireless keyboard as this may create interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly ACT lt 196 Troubleshooting What should do if my computer does not recognize my keyboard Q Make sure the power switch on the back of the wireless keyboard is in the ON position Q Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Q Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the wireless keyboard to re establish the connection between the two devices A The supplied AA batteries may have run out of power Replace the batteries a NETA a N N 0 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 driv
112. the WIRELESS indicator light turns on Wireless LAN communication IEEE 802 11a standard using only the 5 GHz band available on selected models only is disabled by default To enable 5 GHz band communication you need to select the option to use the 5 GHz band or both the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands on the WLAN tab in the VAIO Smart Network settings window 7 Right click E or on the taskbar and select Connect to a network 8 Select the desired access point and click Connect For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive and must be a text string between 8 and 63 characters in length or a hexadecimal string of 64 characters lt 98 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communications To stop wireless LAN communications Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in the VAIO Smart Network window l Turning off the wireless LAN function while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss MIO corea Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can establish wireless communications between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables at a range of up to 10 meters in an open area To start Bluetooth communications 1 2 3 4 Turn on the WIRELESS switch Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Cent
113. the detailed procedure see How do I change the sound output device page 199 A Ifyou still hear no sound from the sound output device follow these steps 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in How do change the sound output device page 199 On the Playback tab select the HDMI or S PDIF icon and click Properties Click the Advanced tab Select the sample rate and bit depth for example 48000 Hz 16 bit which the device supports Click OK a fF ON lt 201 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting How do output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S PDIF or HDMI compatible device To output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound from a disc through an S PDIF or HDMI compatible device connected to your computer follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select the optical out or HDMI icon and click Properties Click the Supported Formats tab Click to select the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes Click OK If the Dolby Digital or DTS output is connected 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 N Oo oO fF WON Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder Playing high definition videos requires substantial hardware resources such
114. the feature press the Up or Down button to select AUTO ON and then the OK button To disable the feature press either button to select AUTO OFF Normal or AUTO OFF Power Save and then the OK button Bo Selecting AUTO OFF Power Save reduces power consumption However it requires more time than AUTO OFF Normal to resume power to your computer when the connected HDMI device is off and your computer is off or in a power saving mode change the default SONY logo lamp activity You cannot change this option while the computer input is selected To change the settings for the computer mode see Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity page 127 for the procedure Press the MENU button to display the OSD menu Press the Up 4 or Down button to select OPTION and then the OK button Press the Up or Down button to select LOGO LAMP and then the OK button Press the Up 4 or Down button to select ON or OFF and then the OK button lt 72 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot for transferring data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide module Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual lt 73 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module Yo
115. theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and the other end to the HDMI OUTPUT port on the computer 4 Press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output to the connected TV You can adjust the screen resolution of the connected TV with your computer See Why doesn t my screen display a video page 185 for the detailed procedure With the HDMI connection the volume can be adjusted by the connected audio device only Your computer has no control over the output volume of any connected devices OATS lt 113 Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when two displays TV desktop monitor etc are connected to your computer If you want to work on both displays at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 114 for more information To select a display 1 a Aa ON Click Start and Control Panel Click Additional Options Click NVIDIA Control Panel Select the display setup option under Display Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings You may not be able to display the same contents on both displays including a combination of one display and one projector at the same time depending on the type of your display or projector Before turning on your computer turn on the external display lt 114 pp N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors
116. tible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer lt q 120 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an LINK cable 1 not supplied into the LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder Ln 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 when using an i LINK connection UNIO compe a Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities Setting the Password page 122 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center page 127 Using the Power Saving Mode page 128 Setting Up Your Language with Windows Vista Ultimate page 131 Oooo lt 122 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 a
117. tical disc drive Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Handling Discs page 158 for instructions If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following a a a O The muting button on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed Press the button once again The volume may have been minimized with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard Press the volume up button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer lt 182 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Make sure the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click System BON OQ Click Device Manager in the left pane The Device Manager window appears with a listing of your computer s hardware devices If an X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers 5 Double click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer 6 Double click the desired drive You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 7 Cli
118. to backspace and delete entered text Teletext TV program mode buttons Red button Press to jump to the red shortcut link in teletext TV program mode Green button Press to jump to the green shortcut link in teletext TV program mode Yellow button Press to jump to the yellow shortcut link in teletext TV program mode Blue button Press to jump to the blue shortcut link in teletext TV program mode APPLICATION SELECT button Press to switch among open applications This button works the same as the Alt Tab keys APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to close the active application window Sleep button Press to place the computer into Sleep mode to reduce power consumption Start button Press to open the Start menu of the Windows Media Center hi3 14 More button OPTIONS button Press to view additional options that are available for features on software applications such as the Windows Media Center Directional arrow buttons Press the 4 Y and gt buttons to move the pointer on the screen OK button Press to select the desired action or window option When watching full screen TV press to return to the previous channel Press again to switch between channels Muting button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound Channel Page buttons Press to change or page up down channels no number input required Live TV button Press to view TV programs DVD menu button MENU button
119. tomizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode 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 The green power indicator light is lit in this mode lt q 129 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The orange power indicator light illuminates in this mode Turn off your computer if you do not intend to use it for a long period of time To activate Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Sleep 4 Alternatively you can press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard to place your computer into Sleep mode When your computer is in Sleep mode you cannot insert a disc To return to Normal mode A Press any key on the wireless keyboard O Press the power button on your computer Make sure that the batteries of your wireless keyboard are properly installed and not worn out If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose all unsaved data lt 130 gt 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
120. tor Lights page 21 Setting Up Your Computer page 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 37 Oovoo lt 15 gt N N 0 Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Front Built in speakers stereo LCD screen page 152 Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for operations SONY logo lamp page 127 5 System power indicator page 21 ca IN a 16 Getting Started Back Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it page 22 2 Base stand page 156 3 Base stand cable clamp page 28 4 Base stand release button page 33 lt 17 gt Getting Started Air exhaust vent page 155 1 2 n cover page 140 Top HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY Port 1 r 3 Bottom HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY Port 0 Iii cover page 140 A ae 4 Left cable clamps page 25 2 Pl 5 Right cable clamps page 27 wn wl im 6 Memory module compartment cover page 133 Ul l diii M
121. ts 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 U 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 COoovovovo dno MIO pane S Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer turn off all peripheral devices and disconnect peripheral devices from the ports and jacks on the left and right of the computer 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 3 Disconnect the power cord and the peripheral devices from the back of the computer Wait about an hour until the computer cools down 5 Unscrew the screw 1 and remove the memory module compartment cover 2 Sf X Um 6 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity UNIO Pa S Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows Q Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging lt
122. ur computer is supplied with a slot protector in the ExpressCard slot Remove the slot protector before you use the slot Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot A You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot page 20 2 Push the ExpressCard slot protector so that the protector pops out 3 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 4 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into place Make sure that the arrow on the ExpressCard module is facing toward you and pointing toward the ExpressCard slot Do not force the ExpressCard module into the slot lt 74 Using Your VAIO Computer A Bo If the module does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer lt 75 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module Before moving your computer be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer
123. uter Display page 109 for more information lt 185 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen display a video Q If the display output is directed to the external display and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video playback change the display output to the computer screen and then restart video playback See Selecting Display Modes page 113 for changing the display output a The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In this case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution You can check the total amount of the graphics and video memory available Right click on the desktop select Personalize and click Display Settings Advanced Settings and the Adaptor tab The displayed value may be different from the actual amount of memory on your computer What should I do if my screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen lt 186 N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes The LCD brightness setting adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is temporary and may be restored to the original setting when y
124. uter does not support any wireless communication cards lt 86 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a CF Memory Card Your computer is supplied with a slot protector in the CF memory card slot Remove the slot protector before you use the CF memory card slot Use care when inserting or removing the CF memory card from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot To insert a CF memory card Locate the CF memory card slot page 20 Push the CF memory card release button so that the release button pops out Push the CF memory card release button a second time so that the slot protector pops out Gently take hold of the slot protector and pull it out of the slot Hold the CF memory card with the arrow facing toward you and pointing toward the slot Carefully slide the CF memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot oa fF WOW N lt 87 Using Your VAIO Computer If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction MIO compte Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a CF Memory Card Follow the steps below to remove the CF memory card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly Do not remove the CF memory card while the CF memory card indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so
125. vel of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 119 and 802 11n draft standard multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 111 standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard and or the IEEE 802 11n draft standard The IEEE 802 11b g standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz band The IEEE 802 119 standard provides high speed communications faster than the IEEE 802 11b standard The IEEE 802 11a standa
126. wizard will pop up To configure the TV tuner click Custom setup and follow the on screen instructions In the Optional Setup window click Configure tuners TV signal and Guide and follow the on screen instructions In case the TV tuner was not configured during the first run of the Windows Media Center you can do this by selecting set up TV in the TV Movies section When you want to change TV input signal TV Signal or TV Signal Type or change location click settings in the Tasks section and then click TV In this case a new channel scan needs to be done and that the previous channel list and Guide information is lost and that scheduled timer recordings are cancelled On models with a dual DVB T TV tuner board you can record up to two digital channels at the same time or watch a TV program while recording another lt 65 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Setting up TV Enhance pour VAIO The TV Enhance pour VAIO is available on French models sold in France only The TV Enhance pour VAIO allows you to watch and record free to air standard definition and high definition digital terrestrial TV improving your multimedia experience To launch the application start the Windows Media Center and go to TNT and select A TV en direct to start watching live TV A TV enregistr e to access your TV recordings A Guide to consult the electronic program guide A TV menu to watch live TV and have easy access to settings
127. y Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns Avoid using the wireless mouse on surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines that have half tone printing Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse as this may create interference causing the mouse to stop working properly Do not mix old used and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse Always use the same type and manufacture of the battery Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries Using incompatible batteries or mixing used new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless mouse lt 15 Be Using Your VAIO Computer 1 Left button TAIE 7 8 Click or double click the left button to select items To drag and drop items hold the left button down while sliding the mouse then release the button to drop the item 2 Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down a page Press the wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse the scroll function is available only with applications that support it 3 Right button Press the right button once to display a context sensitive shortcut menu if any Left side button Press the left side button to go back to the previous page Pressing it works in the same way as pressing the back button on the Internet Explorer To change the button assignment press an
128. y is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should do if cannot remember the power on password If you have forgotten the power on password contact VAIO Link to reset it A reset fee will be charged How can change the boot device order You can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order Follow these steps 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to select Boot Press the 4 or Y key to select your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key Press the 4 or Y key to select the device to which you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key oa DO Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key VANTO lt 169 gt Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time 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 a screen saver other than the VAIO original screen saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB flo

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