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1. A Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks m 72 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors Connecting a Computer Display You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a computer display to your computer To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter m 73 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a multimedia computer display to your computer To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of the multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3
2. To disconnect the port replicator completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter VAI iier Using Peripheral Devices Connecting the Display LAN Adapter Connect the supplied display LAN adapter 1 to the I O connector 2 on the bottom of your computer to expand connectivity to the computer AV Out jack page 74 Monitor VGA port page 72 Network Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 86 69 N lt 68 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an Optical Disc Drive To use optical CDs and DVDs with your computer you need to connect an external optical disc drive of your own via the port replicator Connecting an Optical Disc Drive Make sure to connect an external optical disc drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD software To connect an optical disc drive 1 Attach your computer to the port replicator See Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator page 63 2 Plugone end of an i LINK cable not supplied 1 to an external optical disc drive not supplied 2 and the other end to the i LINK port 3 on the back of the port replicator 3 Connect the external disc drive 2 to a AC power source 4 with an AC adapter See the manual that came with your external optical disc drive for the detailed instructions on connecting the i LINK cable and the AC adapter to the drive lt 69 a
3. Q You may have disabled the pointing device without connecting a mouse to the computer See Using the Pointing Device page 31 m 169 e N N O Troubleshooting How do change the left and right button assignments If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Mouse Click Settings on the Stick tab Click the Buttons tab Select your preferences in the Assignments box and then click Apply to install your settings You may need to press the Tab key and the tana keys to make your selections 7 Click OK to close the window ooh wn m 170 gt N N O Troubleshooting Keyboard What should do if the keyboard configuration is wrong Q The language layout of your computer s keyboard is specified on the sticker on the box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched Q To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num loc
4. VAN User Guide Personal Computer VGN UX100 Series SONY VAI Contents Betore Use scu LA Sau ee ue ies 6 Doc rmentation iecit EE REB Ere TUE m uem n Bee utut dut a d BER db es 6 Getting Started cie ire oe tte ioo de ei ea ted e esie 8 Locating Controls and Ports nennen enne n rennen nne s nn rnr see tnn sed rr sen nrns en nrn sein rennen nnne nnns nnne 9 About the Indicator Ligi soenda a o een evade ene ee eee ono e op a eee eva a n deu uod 18 Holding Your Computer RM 19 Connecting a Power SOurCe cc cccescceccsececeseeeeeneneneaeeseaaeeseneaenaeaessaaaeeeaneseeeeesaaeseeaaeseenesseaeeeseaaeeseegeneneeeseeasenees 21 Using the Battery Pack i teet ente rte e ere tette bebe shee erem tet e tbe en rre e teta Duende cde 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ssssssssssssssssseseeseeeennnee nennen nennen nennen nnne en nns s eire n nnne EnEn nnne 26 Using Your VAIO Computer sssssssssesesseeeeeeeeennnne nennen nenne nen nnnstn tns seiten reiten a a nete tns a Ee Sa renes nnns enne nnns 27 Using the Keyboard estudiante aede nnne 28 Using ithe Touch Pam lies uet Eie Riu ER en pet ER eed eet ree exh denstas ceases ER x ED Ee adc ENTE ease 29 Using the Pointing D6viC8 2 inet ette De tn o teure tee une erede tu t creda e e me ete 31 Using Special function Buttons esssssssssssseseeseeeee eene eene ne nnn nnne nen rhnnn entres ntn set res enn ten nets sette rnn nn
5. m 184 N N O Support Options VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Utility provides you with various video quality settings when using the internal camera For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 VAIO Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to a USB port on your computer or the built in MOTION EYE camera on your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 VAIO Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 VAN LO lt 185 n Support Options VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe Premiere Standard or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 VAIO HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc VAIO HDD Protection allows you
6. on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 on the computer Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 on the computer i m 74 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a TV to your computer To connect a TV to your computer 1 Plug the power cord of the TV 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an audio video cable 2 into the AV Out jack 3 gt on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter and the other to the TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input Set up the TV configuration system Z You need to use an AV cable that has a minijack connector on one end and 3 RCA also called cinch connectors on the other end If your TV does not have RCA connectors but it has a SCART connector you need an RCA to SCART converter If your computer has an S VIDEO port you can use this port as an alternative means of connection m 75 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices See the manual that came with your peripheral for more information on installation and use If the display resolution of the computer is more than 1024 x 768 pixels a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV The hidden area on your TV can be seen by moving the cursor on the computer If you
7. The application launcher feature is available on your computer for launching your preferred application executable file that is assigned to one of your fingers with the enrolled fingerprint Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application and eliminate tiresome menu selections Assigning an Application to Your Finger To use the application launcher feature you must assign an application to your individual fingers in advance To assign an application to your finger 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click the Applications tab Click Add The Applications window appears To add an assignment you need at least two enrolled fingers left unassigned To display the Protector Suite QL menu in Step 1 above you need at least one enrolled finger kept unassigned 5 Select one of your enrolled fingers and assign an application and then click OK The Protector Suite QL window appears 6 Click OK m 112 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Launching an Application with Your Finger Swipe your finger with your desired application assignment across the fingerprint sensor to launch the corresponding application Swiping the finger with no application assignment across the fingerp
8. page 44 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 53 D D D O O D D m DU lt 28 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard The keyboard on your computer is located underneath the touch panel LCD screen Slide up the screen to reveal the keyboard as shown below for operations f Keep your fingers off the screen surface while sliding up the touch panel LCD screen lt 29 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Panel Your computer is equipped with the touch panel LCD screen for operations with the stylus 1 including software launches Make sure to use only the supplied stylus for touch panel operations Use of any other writing utensils such as a ball point pen may damage the touch panel surface Take out the stylus from the back of your computer and use it for the following actions on the touch panel LCD screen as well as handwritten entries This stylus is extendable Slide it out to its full length if necessary See Back page 13 for the exact location of the stylus stored on the back of your computer m 30 en N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Tap Gently hit the stylus once against the touch panel LCD screen Double tap Gently hit the stylus twice against the touch panel LCD screen Drag Slide the stylus gently on the touch panel LCD screen f At your very first Windows startup you are pro
9. 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility VAIO Camera Utility is also launched automatically Click the Still icon in the right pane of the utility s main window Turn the camera to your subject 4 For macro closeup capturing slide the focus selection switch to the amp position The focus selection switch is only effective for the rear camera MOTION EYE The focusing distance for closeup capturing is approximately 2 8 inches 7 cm from the lens 5 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer The current image in the finder view is captured and its thumbnail image is added to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the main window VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more features See the help file on the software for more information VAI Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to launch VAIO Camera Capture Utility VAIO Camera Utility is also launched automatically Click the Movie icon in the right pane of the utility s main window Turn the camera to your subject For macro closeup capturing slide the focus selection switch to the W position The focus selection switch is only effective for the rear camera MOTION EYE The focusing distance for closeup capturing is approximately 2 8 inches 7 cm from the lens Press the CAPTURE button on your computer to start movie recording When finished press the CAPTURE button once
10. On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key When confirmation to save the changes is prompted press the Enter key Press the or gt key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen confirm that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key AVAN LO m Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your hard disk If you enable the hard disk password this adds an extra level of security When adding the hard disk password you must set both the master and user passwords The master password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to reset the user password on the BIOS setup screen The user password is provided to lock your hard disk Once you set the user password you will have to enter the password along with the power on password if set after the VAIO logo appears You cannot start the computer with the master password If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails which is critical to password entry no bypass is possible and the data stored in the hard disk will not been accessible There is NO RESET of this password You will have
11. and find out more in its help file AVAN LO lt 164 Troubleshooting Why can t rotate my screen view with the Rotate button on VAIO Touch Launcher Q The color quality of the LCD screen may not be appropriate To rotate the screen view you must select Medium 16 bit or Highest 32 bit for Color quality on the Settings tab on the Display Properties window To change the color quality follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click the Appearance and Themes icon 3 Click the Display icon 4 Click the Settings tab and select appropriate color quality from the Color quality drop down list Q Some software may not support the rotated screen view Use your computer in the horizontal orientation to use such software m lE a N N O Troubleshooting Printing What should do if cannot print a document Q Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer Q Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer Q You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information Q If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer Q If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the
12. 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries While the battery is in use or being charged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock DOOCDOODUCLUDO If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery m If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Q You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging Q If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery m 131 s AVAN O Precautions On Using Headphones C Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Q Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discont
13. 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up IEEE 802 11a g The standard speed is 54 Mbps or about 5 times faster than a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11b standard The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changin
14. 56 m 156 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer Q Make sure the other device is authenticated Q Your computer may not allow connections from other devices To enable Bluetooth device connections follow these steps Right click the Bluetooth icon amp 3 on the taskbar 2 Select Options from the menu The Options window appears 3 Check if Standard or Low is selected for the Bluetooth security level on the Security tab If a custom Bluetooth security level is selected click the Default level button 4 Click OK Q The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Try to move your computer or to place both devices closer Q Ifthe device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information m 157 N N O Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow Q The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Try to move your c
15. AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use the computer for a long period of time put the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 118 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming VAI lt 22 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer 2 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place TT gt Uns When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries m 23 gt N N O Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery is running out of power Double blinks The battery
16. Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab To restore the default settings 1 Onthe VAIO Power Management tab click Advanced The VAIO Power Management window appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings m 120 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the tab for power scheme settings Select a power scheme from the drop down list If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears on the tab If necessary you can change the items in the list for example the LCD brightness of your computer screen Click OK The power scheme has been activated o N OORA You must have administrator rights on the c
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18. VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central 2 Double click Security on the System Information tab and then Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings The setup window appears 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box Select one of the desired sensitivity level 5 Click OK For more information click Help on the setup window to open the help file VAIO HDD Protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to hard disk drives and user data It does not assure 10096 data protection under any circumstances Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launch and during a shift to Hibernate or Standby mode system recovery and system shutdown m 123 s AVAN O Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 124 On Using the Power Source page 125 On Handling Your Computer page 126 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 128 On Handling Floppy Disks page 128 On Handling Discs page 129 On Using the Battery Pack page 130 On Using Headphones page 131 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 131 On Handling the Hard Disk page 132 On Using the Adapter Holding Band page 133 On Using the Wrist Strap page 134 On Replacing the Multi pointer Cap page 135 D D D O D D DO DO D O Oo DUO m EP a AVAN O Precaut
19. a fingerprint sensor to provide you with additional convenience A small horizontal bar located at the upper left of the touch panel LCD screen is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter Once you have registered your fingerprint s the fingerprint authentication functionality offers Q A substitute for password entry You can log onto your password protected system without entering the power on hard disk and Windows passwords If you share a computer with other people you can skip user selection as well Q Quick web site access Once you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for web sites in the password bank you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering required information and access the password protected web sites CQ Access to the encrypted locked My Safe folder The My Safe folder is provided to protect your data against unauthorized access With the fingerprint authentication functionality you can decrypt unlock this folder to access your data Q Quick application access Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application lt 98 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication Q The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure 100 verification Sony assumes no
20. again to stop movie recording The first scene of the captured movie is added to the thumbnail view at the bottom of the main window n VAIO Camera Capture Utility provides many more features See the help file on the software for more information m 39 gt Using Your VAIO Computer m 410 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage For the latest information on Memory Stick media visit the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of January 2006 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Mov
21. data to disk Ooovoovo Do not use the computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored m 133 gt AVAN O Precautions On Using the Adapter Holding Band An adapter holding band is supplied with your computer for bundling the display LAN adapter the AC adapter and the power cord together when you are not using them with your computer Make sure to put them in proper place as shown below Q Make sure to insert the display LAN adapter from its I O connector end until the adapter fits into place m 134 AVAN O Precautions On Using the Wrist Strap Q To prevent accidental dropping make sure to fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer through one of the strap holes and wear it when you use the computer on your palms EZ N C Do not grasp the wrist strap to carry your computer around as it may cause the computer to hit against something resulting in damage to the computer m 135 gt AVAN O Precautions On Replacing the Multi pointer Cap The cap at the tip of the multi pointer is a consumable When it wears out replace it with one of the two supplied spare caps CL Make sure to put the spare cap firmly in place Q Make sure that the side with a small projection 1 of the spare cap faces upwards when putting it m 136 gt N N O Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section
22. first served basis for logging on to your system using the Boot Security functionality If you share your computer with other people you may not be able to use your enrolled fingerprint to log on to your system UNIO Cami i Customizing Your VAIO Computer Q m When swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor keep the following in mind m Place your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor Scan your fingerprint from the top joint of the finger to the fingertip Swipe your finger perpendicularly across the fingerprint sensor Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to scan your fingerprint 0000 It may be hard to enroll or recognize your fingerprint if your finger is dry or wet wrinkled injured Ooo vo dirty The soiled fingerprint sensor may cause poor recognition performance Q Wipe off the fingerprint sensor regularly with a soft cloth Q Use a lens cleaning cloth when the fingerprint sensor is extremely soiled Q Blow off dust with an air blower or a soft brush m 100 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Enrolling a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication functionality you must enroll your fingerprint s in your computer A Set the Windows password on your computer before enrollment See Adding the Windows Password page 95 for the detailed instructions To enroll a finge
23. is charging Off The computer is using AC power lt 24 gt N N O Getting Started y When the battery is running out of power both the battery and power indicator lights blink Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 1096 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery The battery pack supplied with the computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices the computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Standby or Hibernate If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it use
24. key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key n The following is to configure the computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen Select Password when Power ON under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key m 90 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the current password for Enter 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
25. keypad Press it a second time to Num look deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator is off Caps lock Press and hold the Fn key and press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Scroll lock Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled Bluetooth technology Q WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running WIRELESS WAN Illuminates when the wireless WAN function is enabled m 19 gt N N O Getting Started Holding Your Computer You can hold and use your computer in either a horizontal or vertical orientation to suit your preferences In either orientation make sure to fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer and wear it to prevent accidental dropping of the computer from your palms Q Horizontal orientation This is the standard orientation of your computer and by default the buttons on the front are assigned the functions that help you use the compute
26. panel operations 4 Air vents 5 WWAN antenna When using your computer in the vertical orientation rotate the antenna by 90 degrees counterclockwise IOTION EYE ien D CD ES lt 14 gt Getting Started Right Strap hole Fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer through either hole N Battery connector page 22 n 15 Getting Started Left 1 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 81 2 SIM card slot Unscrew the screw and remove the cover to access the SIM card slot See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more information 3 Air vent Supports high full low speeds m la Getting Started Bottom o Bluetooth WLAN o WWAN 2 6 8 N o e 48 oo ro Battery indicator page 18 Hard disk drive indicator page 18 Num lock indicator page 18 Caps lock indicator page 18 Scroll lock indicator page 18 Bluetooth indicator page 18 WLAN Wireless LAN indicator
27. software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com m 181 gt N N O Support Options Netscape Browser America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http browser netscape com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www symantec com techsupp PenPlus for VAIO Sony Electronics Inc PenPlus for VAIO will allow you to write or draw directly on the screen with the stylus or create sticky note reminders For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor that comes with your computer Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon fast user switching file encryption registering forms and more For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 lt 182 gt N N O Support Options Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intuit com support quicken ROXIO DigitalMedia Sonic Solutions Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site htt
28. the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears Press the lt or gt key to select Advanced Press the 4 or amp key to select Speaker Volume and press the Enter key Press the 4 or amp key to select the speaker volume at startup and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears c1 WO N 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer restarts and you will hear the startup sound at the specified volume level A You can also show hide the VAIO animation logo at startup On the screen that is displayed after step 2 above select VAIO Animation Logo or Show VAIO Animation Logo and press the Enter key to proceed with the setting Hiding the VAIO animation logo will also turn off the startup sound m EL a N N O Troubleshooting System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to the computer s 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 one of the following CQ The Automatic Updates
29. the power switch for more than four seconds the computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data Z The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode If the power switch is in the HOLD position you can slide it up in the direction of A on the switch to return to Normal mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down while the computer is in Standby mode the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode If the computer is not used for 25 minutes it will enter Standby mode To avoid this you can change the Standby mode settings WAC IC m 117 Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change the Standby mode settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the Power Schemes tab 5 Change the System Standby settings m E N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off Even when the battery runs down no data will be lost The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Hibernate To return to Normal mode Slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to turn on the computer The computer returns to its previous state I
30. to replace the hard disk at your own expense and lose all the data stored in the original hard disk Make sure to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people If you have set the hard disk password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on the computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 97 m 92 s N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the hard disk password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password 3 Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key 5 Select Continue on the warning screen and press the Enter key Enter the master password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 7 Enter the user password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 8 Press the Enter key when th
31. type of your external display or projector Before turning on the computer turn on the peripheral devices You can alternatively select a display with VAIO Touch Launcher See the help file on the software for more information m 78 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display attached to the monitor VGA port your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that the computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not divide one single window on two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display m 79 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right click on the desktop to display the context menu 2 C
32. want to display the full image change the display resolution of the computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower VAI nid Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector to your computer To connect a projector 1 2 3 4 Connect the power cord 1 of the projector into an AC outlet Plug the RGB signal cable 2 into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter Plug the audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 Q Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 m 77 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display desktop monitor etc is connected to your computer If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 78 for more information To select a display 1 Right click on the desktop to display the context menu 2 Click the menu item for graphic properties 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings A You may not be able to display on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the
33. your computer Q Make sure power to the access point is on Q Follow these steps to check the settings Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection Click Properties Click the Wireless Networks tab o0 WD Click View Wireless Networks to see that your access point is selected C Make sure the encryption key is correct What should do if cannot access the Internet Q Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another a Q Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access AVAN LO m 153 gt Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow Q The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with othe
34. Computer Using a Password Bank Entry to Access a Web Site Once you have added an entry to the password bank you can use it to access the respective password protected web site To access a password protected web site 1 Visit the desired password protected web site to display the user account and password entry window A message balloon appears to indicate that you have a password bank entry for the site Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor Click Yes on the confirmation window If a security warning window appears click Yes or OK to proceed n You can always enter your user information that has been registered in the password bank to access password protected web sites m LA a N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Importing Exporting Password Bank Entries You can export import entries to from the password bank for a backup or recovery purpose To export an entry 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears Click the Registrations tab N Select the desired entry name from the list and click Export Enter a password twice and click OK Click OK To import an entry 3 4 5 Enter a file name and click Save 6 7 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu Select S
35. Q The effect settings on your software application may have caused dropped frames See the help file on your software application for more information Q There may be more software applications running than your computer can handle Exit the applications that you are not currently using Q The power management function of your computer may have been activated Check the CPU performance m 150 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why does movie playback show dropped frames when my computer is running on the battery The battery is running out of power Connect your computer to an AC power source Why do the images captured by the built in MOTION EYE camera flicker This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the placement angle of your computer or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g LightSource Flickness etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction ACLS m 151 gt Troubleshooting Why can t I use the built in MOTION EYE camera Q The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one sof
36. The cap at the tip of the multi pointer is a consumable When it wears out replace it with one of the supplied spare caps See On Replacing the Multi pointer Cap page 135 for more information on replacement m 33 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer 1 Launcher button Launches VAIO Touch Launcher by default You can change this button assignment with VAIO Central See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 114 and find out more in its help file 2 Zoom In Out buttons Make the screen view zoom in or zoom out Each click makes the screen view zoom in or out by 0 5 on a scale of 1 to 3 and cycles when zooming reaches its maximum or minimum level To restore the screen view in the actual size click that appears on the magnified screen view To help you navigate on the magnified screen view the hand tool is available to grasp a point on the view and drag it around To use the hand tool click FI on the magnified screen view The pointer changes its shape to a hand like one indicating that the hand tool is now selected To restore the standard pointer click Em 3 Rotate button Restores the standard screen view m 34 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Blocking Unintentional O
37. Using Hibernate Mode page 118 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select the Hibernate tab 5 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation m 149 gt N N O Troubleshooting Built in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor quality images Q The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera Q The video memory of your computer may have become insufficient for displaying images from the built in MOTION EYE camera Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the LCD screen might help Qj The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Q Ifthe problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality Q The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light CL A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions
38. Using Peripheral Devices TI TI m 70 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting an Optical Disc Drive You can disconnect an optical disc drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction If the computer is off you can unplug the i LINK cable from the computer at any time To disconnect an optical disc drive 1 2 Close all software applications accessing the optical disc drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the optical disc drive you want to disconnect Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Make sure the optical disc drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Disconnect the optical disc drive from the computer m 4 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 Q 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on
39. Window is launched You can log onto to your user account just by swiping the finger with the enrolled fingerprint even if your computer is shared by multiple users To configure the computer for fingerprint authentication 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click the Boot Security tab The Boot Security tab is not displayed if you have not set the power on and hard disk passwords in advance 4 Select the Enable boot security check box and the Automatic logon after boot verification check box and then click OK lt 104 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer With the Automatic logon after boot verification check box selected you can start your system and launch Windows by swiping your finger only once If only the Enable boot security check box has been selected you will be prompted to swipe your finger or enter the password before Windows is launched To log onto the system using the Boot Security functionality 1 Turn on the computer The authentication window appears following the VAIO logo 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor Windows is launched Alternatively you can press the Esc key and enter your password If only the Enable boot security check box has been selected in step 4 in To configure the computer for fingerprint aut
40. camcorder If the message that DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the ports on your computer or camcorder Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 85 for more information i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions m 173 gt N N O Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should I do if cannot open my image files You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick Formatter software preins
41. ch Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values m 55 p N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Q The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered m 56 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Ano
42. computer For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration see the manual that came with your modem You may also access the Internet through your wireless WAN network See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more information lt 44 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a powerful network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a local area network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate between a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure QO Users in USA Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN functionalities CQ Users in Canada Please see the following for setting up Wireless LAN functionality In some countries using WLAN products may be res
43. d is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on password machine password and user password The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for other ordinary 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 the computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset If you have set the power on password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on the computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 97 AVAN LO neat Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn
44. describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas Computer page 137 System Security page 145 Battery page 147 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 149 Networking page 152 Bluetooth Technology page 155 CDs and DVDs page 159 Display page 161 Printing page 165 Microphone page 166 Speakers page 167 Pointing Device page 168 Keyboard page 170 Floppy Disks page 171 Audio Video page 172 Memory Stick Media page 173 Peripherals page 174 D D O D D D DO DU D D O O0 0D O0 oD0UU m 137 N N O Troubleshooting Computer What should do if my computer does not start C Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on CL Make sure the battery is installed properly and charged Q Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty Q If your computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on QO Ifyou are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a p
45. device prevents damage to the computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug the computer from the AC outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Ooovovdno Use the AC adapter supplied with the computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction m 126 P gt NIN O Precautions On 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 the computer QO If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto the computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again QO Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Do not place the 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 tha
46. e Bluetooth indicator is off turn on the WIRELESS switch Q You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when your computer is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch CQ Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer discover other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth utility software or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device with which want to communicate Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer QO To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer right click the Bluetooth icon amp 3 on the taskbar and select Options from the menu to open the Options window Then check if proper security modes are selected on the Security tab For details on the security modes see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software For more information on the Bluetooth Device window see Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device page
47. e 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 m m 129 gt AVAN O Precautions On Handling Discs Q Do not touch the surface of the disc CQ Do not drop or bend the disc QO Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below QO Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Never affix an adhesive label on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably m 130 2 AVAN O Precautions On Using the Battery Pack QO Do not leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight QO Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F to 86 F
48. e success message appears 9 Press the Esc key 10 Press the lt or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key m 93 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password 3 Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key Enter the current password once and then a new password twice Press the Enter key Press the Enter key when the success message appears Press the Esc key 9 o 100 n Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key VAIO Come x Customizing Your VAIO Computer Removing the Hard Disk Password To remove the hard disk password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press and hold the Fn key and
49. e the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick media When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media iiiiiil HiT gt ss D HH LOCK LOCK Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasure prevention switch m EF N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Hold the Memory Stick media so that the arrow surface of the media and the front of the computer face in the same direction and the arrow points toward the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of the computer Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer n The computer supports Memory S
50. er to change the display output See the help file on the software for more information What should do if my computer screen is dark Use VAIO Touch Launcher to brighten your computer screen See the help file on the software for more information m 163 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should do if the LCD brightness of my computer screen changes The LCD brightness setting adjusted with VAIO Touch Launcher is temporary and this adjustment is overridden by the setting on the VAIO Power Management tab when another power scheme is selected To save this preference for the brightness m the following procedure you must have administrator rights on your computer Click Start and then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Click Power Options Select the tab for power scheme settings Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list On the VAIO Power Management tab select No change for LCD Brightness Click OK The preference for the LCD brightness adjusted with VAIO Touch Launcher is saved and the brightness of your computer screen remains unchanged regardless of operating conditions oc fF WD Why can t use my touch panel Q The power switch may be in the HOLD position Slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to release the switch Q The touch panel may be disabled Use VAIO Central to enable the touch panel See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 114
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52. ettings The Protector Suite QL window appears Click the Registrations tab Click Import N Select an exported file and click Open Enter the password that you used for export and click OK Click OK oc 5 Qo m 108 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the My Safe Folder The encrypted My Safe folder is provided to protect your data against unauthorized access With the fingerprint authentication functionality you can decrypt unlock this folder to access your data Note that you need to initialize and create the folder before you use the My Safe folder for the first time To show the My Safe icon on the desktop 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click the My Safe tab Click to select the Show My Safe icon on Desktop check box and then click OK m 109 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer To initialize the My Safe folder 1 Double click the My Safe icon on the desktop 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor 3 Click Next 4 Enter a backup password twice and click Next The password should be at least 8 alphanumeric characters long You will need the backup password if the fingerprint sensor fails Without the backup password you will not be able to restore your data in the My Safe folder Make sure t
53. f the distribution of power We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub m 175 s N N O Support Options Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your computer and the preinstalled software Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen User Guide this manual and the printed Welcome mat provide detailed information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may be supplied with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk as on screen help files You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or a
54. f you slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds the computer will turn off automatically If you do not use the computer for a long period of time put the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or resuming Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator light turns off m Er N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your computer and longer battery life For more information on VAIO Power Management see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power If you double click this icon the window appears showing your power status VAIO
55. feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to your computer whenever it is connected to the Internet Q The Windows Updates web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates lt 146 N N O Troubleshooting To use the Automatic Updates feature 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates To visit the Windows Updates web site 1 Connectto the Internet 2 Type http windowsupdate microsoft com in the address bar of your browser The Microsoft Windows Update and Security Warning windows appear 3 Inthe Security Warning window start installation and run Windows Update In the Microsoft Windows Update window select an installation type and follow the on screen instructions How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the taskbar If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appears 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double clic
56. ftware see Program Support Information page 176 m 187 a N N O Support Options VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 VAIO Zone software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Zone software provides an effortless way to browse and enjoy pictures music and video files on your computer all through an elegant next generation interface You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO computers on your network On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD drive VAIO Zone enables you to record video and slide shows of pictures to DVD On VAIO computer models with a built in TV tuner VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder enabling you to record TV programs and burn them to DVD For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 m 188 gt N N O Support Options Wireless Setup Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Wireless Setup Utility walks you through setting up your wireless network connection and offers useful diagnostic tests to help keep y
57. functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Printers and Faxes Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel oc WO KD When your printer is connected to the port replicator check the port replicator to see if it is connected to an AC power source m lE n AV AN O Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer m 167 gt N N O Troubleshooting Speakers What should do if my speakers do not work Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off The speaker volume may have been turned off with VAIO Touch Launcher Check the software for volume control Oooo If you have connected an audio cable to the headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable supplied with your speakers If you are usi
58. g an External Display page 72 Selecting Display Modes page 77 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 78 Connecting an External Microphone page 80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 81 Connecting a Printer page 84 Connecting an i LINK Device page 85 Connecting to a Network LAN page 86 D D D O D D O D D OD UU m lE s N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting the Port Replicator Attaching the supplied port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as an i LINK device and an external display m 62 s N N O Using Peripheral Devices Locating Ports on the Port Replicator 1 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 85 Monitor VGA port page 72 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 81 Network Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 86 DC IN port page 21 DC IN indicator AV Out jack page 74 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 81 Supports high full low speeds NJ o gt ex A oo N The port replicator can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with the computer Do not unplug the AC adapter from the port replicator and the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions m los Using Peripheral Devices VAI Attaching Your Computer to t
59. g the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed lt 46 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home Q If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected Q Ifthe Wireless connection is initiated by peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment VAI m 417 Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc 1 10 11 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up Except in Peru and Venezuela you cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth which is used for the IEEE 802 11a standard on ad hoc networks On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard double click J E 2 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears Right click Wireless Netw
60. graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should do if cannot remember the BIOS password If you have forgotten the BIOS password contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site m 143 gt N N O Troubleshooting Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups Why doesn t my computer screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The originally selected VAIO s screen saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your computer screen to turn off Change the originally selected VAIO s screen saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the external device connected to the computer To boot your computer from the external device for example the USB floppy disk drive and the USB i LINK optical disc drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer press and hold the Fn key and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears lt 144 N N O Troubleshooting How can change the volume of the startup sound To change the startup sound volume 1 Press and hold the Fn key and press
61. guration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site What should do if the power indicator Green lights but my computer screen stays blank Follow these steps 1 Slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your computer screen still stays blank unplug the AC adapter remove the battery and leave the computer for about a minute Then plug in the AC adapter install the battery and turn on the computer again m 139 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should do if my computer or software stops responding Q Itis best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft Windows Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Q Click Start point to Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off Q If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu When the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Q If your computer still does not turn off slide up in the direction of A on the s
62. h discs make sure to select this check box You cannot add data to DVD RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to difference in disc formatting Attempt to add data to such a disc will re format the disc resulting in loss of the entire written data n 161 gt N N O Troubleshooting Display Why did my computer screen go blank Q Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using the Power Saving Modes page 115 for more information Q The power switch may be in the HOLD position Slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to release the switch CQ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Q If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 22 for more information Q If the display mode is set to external display select on VAIO Touch Launcher Why can t view the whole screen image of a DVD video on my TV screen The screen resolution may not be properly set We recommend that you adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller depending on the size of your external display screen How do adjust the image on m
63. hat you need to enter the same network name and the same network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure 3 Hexadecimal A number representation using the digits 0 9 with their usual meaning plus the letters A F or a f to represent hexadecimal digits with values of decimal 10 to 15 n An ad hoc network does not support WPA VAI To disconnect from a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 2 3 7 8 9 Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet right click Wireless Network Connection Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced window appears Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close Click OK Close the Network Connections window 10 Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch a 49 Using Your VAIO Computer m 50 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point for example the Sony Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The access point coordi
64. he Bluetooth Settings window appears and Add New Connection Wizard automatically starts 4 If the Add New Connection Wizard window does not appear click New Connection The Add New Connection Wizard window appears 5 Select Express Mode Recommended and then click Next The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists available devices if any 6 Select HBH 608 and then click Next The Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Security window appears when a connection is established 7 Enter 0000 for Bluetooth Passkey PIN and then click OK 8 Press the headset power button 9 Click Finish The headset icon appears in the Bluetooth Settings window 10 Click the headset icon and then press the headset power button The computer should now be ready to communicate with the Bluetooth headset m 59 N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon Ed on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears Select HBH 608 click Next and select Disconnect from the Bluetooth menu Click Yes m 60 s N N O Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting the Port Replicator page 61 Connecting the Display LAN Adapter page 67 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive page 68 Connecting External Speakers page 71 Connectin
65. he Port Replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before attaching it to the port replicator Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Attach the guide holder 1 to the port replicator lt 64 N N O Using Peripheral Devices 3 Plug the power cord 2 into the AC adapter 3 and an AC outlet 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the port replicator 5 VAI M ein Using Peripheral Devices 5 Slide down the computer along the guide holder until it is fixed on the port replicator 6 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with the computer Keep the battery pack installed on your computer when attaching the computer to the port replicator Do not move the computer while attached to the port replicator this may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the computer m 66 N N O Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the Port Replicator To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off the computer before disconnecting it from the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals 2 Slide the computer up along the guide holder and away from the port replicator
66. hentication page 103 you will be prompted to swipe your finger or enter the password before Windows is launched l p to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled on a first come first served basis for logging on to your system using the Boot Security functionality If you share your computer with other people you may not be able to use your enrolled fingerprint to log on to your system WACO m lE e Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Password Bank Once you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for web sites in the password bank you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering required information and access the password protected web sites Adding an Entry to the Password Bank To access a password protected web site using the fingerprint authentication functionality you need to add a password bank entry for the web site To add an entry to the password bank 1 Visit the desired password protected web site to display the user account and password entry window Enter your user information user account password etc Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu Select Register Window a fF ON Click Continue on the displayed window Upon completion a message balloon appears at the title bar To view or edit the entry click Registration Details on the message balloon m 106 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO
67. inue use On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Oooooovndo Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Q Direct sunlight Q High humidity Q Corrosive substances Q Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media m 132 AVAN O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling the computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject the computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place the computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move the computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing
68. ions On Handling the LCD Screen Q Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using the computer near a window Q Do not scratch the LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Q Using the 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 Q A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images Q The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Q The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Q Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen m 125 s AVAN O Precautions On Using the Power Source Q See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model Q Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder Q You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This
69. k indicator is off If the Num lock indicator is on press and hold the Fn key and press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters lt 171 gt N N O Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart c1 ON What should I do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive Q Ifthe disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature VAN LO lt 172 gt Troubleshooting Audio Video What should I do if cannot use my DV
70. k the Norton Internet Security icon again The Norton Internet Security window appears If you have previously registered this antivirus software the Norton Internet Security window automatically appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates m 147 N N O Troubleshooting Battery How do find the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 23 When is my computer using AC power When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed When should recharge the battery Q When the battery level falls below 10 percent Q When both the battery and power indicators blink CQ When you have not used the battery for a long time When should I replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should be concerned that the installed battery is warm No it is normal for the battery to be warm when it is powering your computer lt 148 gt N N O Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See
71. liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint sensor Q The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure complete protection of your data and hardware Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint sensor Q The fingerprint recognition rate depends on your operating conditions and varies among individuals as well Q Make sure to make a backup copy of the data stored in the hard disk especially in the My Safe folder before sending your computer for repair Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have occurred during the course of repair Q The hard disk may be initialized and returned after the repair work and in such a case you will not be able to restore your fingerprint templates Q The maintenance and management of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management Q When enrolling your fingerprint s keep the following in mind Q Enroll more than one fingerprint in case of inability to recognize the fingerprint due to injury Q You may not be able to enroll your fingerprint s due to some biological factors CQ Up to 10 fingerprints can be enrolled per person Note that up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled on a first come
72. lick the menu item for graphic properties 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode AVAN LO hien Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat over the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 n Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use m 381 os N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following Q When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports Q Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse 3 ay A The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on the computer As a result you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB port and you can start working AVAN LO e Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You ca
73. lity Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality CQ Users in Canada Please see the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click J Lll il on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option 4 Click OK lt lt 54 b gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality O The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions m Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system Use of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on the computer D D DOO DU CU m Size of file being exchanged Q Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment Q All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations Q The 2 4 GHz band with whi
74. lorer America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http help aol com help n 178 gt N N O Support Options AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aim com Bluetooth Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 Cingular Connection Manager Cingular Wireless Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http help aol com help Click to DVD software Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 m 179 N N O Support Options DISCover My Games DISCover Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www discoverconsole com DVgate Plus software Sony Electronics Inc Connect a com
75. ls and ports shown on the following pages Top Air vent Focus selection switch page 36 Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot page 41 Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media indicator page 18 CAPTURE button page 36 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities A ej m 10 gt Getting Started Left button page 31 Right button page 31 Center button page 31 Launcher button page 33 WIRELESS switch page 44 Touch panel LCD screen page 29 e l N m 11 gt Getting Started MOTION EYE 2 3 4 1 Built in speaker Fingerprint sensor page 97 Front camera MOTION EYE page 36 Front camera MOTION EYE indicator page 18 n 12 gt Getting Started 1 Multi pointer page 31 2 Zoom In Out buttons page 33 3 Power indicator page 18 4 5 Power switch Built in microphone monaural n 13 gt Getting Started Back 1 Rear camera MOTION EYE page 36 2 Rear camera MOTION EYE indicator page 18 3 Stylus Slide up and pull out the stylus for touch
76. matically be launched when you start the software that uses the camera For more information on VAIO Camera Utility see the help file on the software SS i Q Front camera MOTION EYE 1 Use this camera for video conferences with instant messaging software Q Rear camera MOTION EYE 2 Use this camera for capturing still images and movies with VAIO Camera Capture Utility For the detailed operation instructions see the help file on the VAIO Camera Capture Utility software m 37 n Using Your VAIO Computer The VAIO Camera Capture Utility software does not allow parallel use of the camera by any other software Make sure to exit such software before capturing still images and videos with VAIO Camera Capture Utility You cannot use the front and rear cameras at the same time When the screen view is rotated the front and rear cameras are both disabled To use the rear camera MOTION EYE make sure to slide up the touch panel LCD screen The finder view on the main window shows mirrored image streams This is normal and captured still images will not be mirrored The finder view on the main window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction m 338 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image
77. mpted to calibrate the touch panel for smooth operations Follow the on screen instructions You can calibrate the touch panel at any time later when you feel uncomfortable with using it Click Start point to All Programs and Touch Panel then click Calibration and follow the on screen instructions You can customize your touch panel settings with VAIO Central to perform the right clicking action with the stylus See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 114 and find out more in its help file Using Touch Commands Touch commands are provided to substitute for actions that are needed to perform certain software operations For example you can drag your stylus to the left to view the previous page on your active browser software To enable touch commands press on the touch panel LCD screen for a few seconds VAIO TOUCH MODE appears on the desktop to indicate the commands are now available Some touch commands are defined by default You can change the assignment of these default touch commands with VAIO Central See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 114 and find out more in its help file AVAN LO uite Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is equipped with a cursor pointing device the multi pointer 1 to enable you to point to select drag and scroll objects on the computer screen Push the multi pointer in the direction that you want to move the pointer on the screen The harder
78. n 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near the computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction D OOCCUOUDUDGUOCOD6oLZU QO Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up Do not place the computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Q The 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 m 127 NIN O Precautions Q To ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure requirements use only Sony supplied accessories for body worn operation which provides a distance to the body of at least 1 cm Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Q Ifthe computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer O To avoid losing data if the computer is damaged back up your da
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80. n 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 LU v When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 33 s N N O Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction If the computer is off you can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 2 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer lt 384 s N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your c
81. nates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point m a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information 2 Turnon the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard double click d E 2 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click Network Connections oa kf o In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears Follow the on screen instructions See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard m 52 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through the set up process and provide yo
82. nformatiob ice terr ete e ie reed e eee dicat te rer n d D c ea c Peg Pd e Ds 176 m Es AVAN O Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Q Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections setting up information etc Q Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and owner information m 7 gt AVAN O Before Use Non printed Documentation Q User Guide this manual Contains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems Q Specifications The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications 1 Connectto the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas Q VAIO Recovery Guide Provides information about restoring individual software program
83. ng battery power make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged Q 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 What should do if cannot hear sound from my speakers QO If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly installed and is charged QO If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information CQ Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled Q The speaker volume may have been turned off with VAIO Touch Launcher Check the software for volume control OY Check the volume controls in Windows m 168 gt N N O Troubleshooting Pointing Device What should I do if my pointing device does not work Q Check if the power switch is in the HOLD position If so slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to release the switch QO Try restarting your computer Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart the computer Q If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart your computer Q Ifthe problem persists make sure a mouse is not connected
84. o write down the backup password and keep it safe and private from other people 5 Specify the folder size and click Finish The My Safe folder opens The maximum size of the My Safe folder is 2 GB To lock the My Safe folder Right click the My Safe icon on the desktop and select Lock My Safe from the Protector Suite QL menu The My Safe folder is locked against unauthorized access To unlock the My Safe folder 1 Right click the My Safe icon on the desktop and select Unlock My Safe from the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The My Safe folder will stay unlocked until you lock it again or restart the computer m 110 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer To resize the My Safe folder f The maximum size of the My Safe folder is 2 GB Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click the My Safe tab Click Change Size The window for changing the folder size appears If the My Safe folder is unlocked when you click Change Size in step 4 the window for locking the folder will appear Click OK to lock the My Safe folder and close the window 5 Change the folder size and click OK Click OK on the Protect Suite QL window n 111 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Application Launcher
85. ogy your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on the use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth feature on the computer is permitted Why can t I connect to a Bluetooth device by specifying its IP address on a Personal Area Network PAN The Bluetooth utility software uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP to assign IP addresses to active wireless devices If you specify a fixed IP address for the device to which you want to connect the utility cannot assign a dynamic IP address to the device and fails Do not specify IP addresses when using a PAN Why can t use the Bluetooth functionality when I log on to my computer as a limited user The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to users with limited rights on your computer Log on to the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode If the device to which you want to connect supports Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User mode only you cannot establish a connection from your computer Why can t use the Bluetooth utility software when switch a user If you switch a user without logging off from your system the Bluetooth utility software will not work successfully Make sure to log off before switching a user To log off from you
86. omputer or try to place the two devices closer Q The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether CQ Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected Q Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected C Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment Why does the message requesting authentication appear The target Bluetooth enabled device is requesting connection authentication Mutual authentication is required to enable Bluetooth communications with this device Why can t connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth functionality For more details see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software m 158 gt N N O Troubleshooting Can I use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technol
87. omputer 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 printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 into the USB port and the other end to your printer v i m E os N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices CQ You need the supplied port replicator to connect an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or another VAIO computers in order to copy delete or edit files Q The i LINK port on the port replicator does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK ports Q The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device Q i LINK cables compatible with the computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end QO The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency CQ An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed Q The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applicati
88. omputer to set up a power scheme m 121 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Power Management Viewer To start VAIO Power Management Viewer Click on the VAIO Power Management tab Alternatively you can use VAIO Central to start VAIO Power Management Viewer Double click the Power Management folder on the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window and then double click the VAIO Power Management Viewer icon For launching VAIO Central see Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 114 To change the power scheme Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list on VAIO Power Management Viewer To view performance with the power scheme modified with VAIO Power Management When both VAIO Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer are running VAIO Power Management Viewer shows performance with the power scheme that was modified with VAIO Power Management Use VAIO Power Management to set up or modify the power scheme VAIO connie x Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard Disk Your computer has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards You can select the sensitivity level of the built in shock sensor to set the appropriate protection level Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection To activate
89. ons 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 OS compatibility of i LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or CD RW drive before you connect them to the computer Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder The connection and video import procedures vary depending on the digital video camcorder and the software that you use See the manual that came with your digital video camcorder for the detailed instructions m 86 os N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You need the supplied port replicator or display LAN adapter to connect your computer to 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied to the network Ethernet port on the port replicator or on the display LAN adapter and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network see your network administrator The computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line busine
90. ork Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears Select the Wireless Networks tab Click the Add button The Wireless network properties window appears Enter a network name SSID You can choose a 32 digit alphanumeric name Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down box Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop down box Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button Some information becomes visible lt 48 Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key 2 The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters long You can choose whichever you want 13 Enter exactly the same network key again for confirmation 14 Select the check box This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used at the bottom of the window 15 Click OK Your network name appears in the Preferred networks 16 Click Advanced The Advanced window appears 17 Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button 18 Click Close 19 Click OK The computer is ready to communicate with another computer 1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard oq you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers in the exact same way This means t
91. our wireless network running smoothly For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 Xdrive America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the screen For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 2006 Sony Corporation
92. ower source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information Q Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery and slide up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch to turn on your computer Q Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Q Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer m 138 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should I do if a BIOS error appears when turn on my computer If the message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears at the bottom of your computer screen follow these steps 1 Press and hold the Fn key and press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears Set the date month day year Press the Enter key Press the 4 amp key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the gt key to select the Exit tab and then press and hold the Fn key and press the F9 key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Select Yes and press the Enter key Select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and press the Enter key The message Save confi
93. p support sonic com SmartWi Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components Wireless LAN Wireless WAN and Bluetooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 SonicStage software Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software supports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 m 183 gt N N O Support Options SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CDs DVDs or audio files in WAV format For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 System Mechanic 6 iolo technologies LLC Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www iolo com contactus cfm Trend Micro Anti Spyware Trend Micro Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http kb trendmicro com search default asp Ulead BD DiscRecorder for VAIO computers Ulead Systems Inc For questions and technical assistance please check the help and the readme files
94. page 18 WWAN Wireless WAN indicator page 18 s ee 0000200 ES m 17 gt Getting Started DC IN port page 21 Air vent I O connector page 67 Headphones jack page 71 09 N Microphone jack page 80 lt lt 18 a Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power Illuminates when the power of the computer is on blinks in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery Illuminates when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery is running out of power and double blinks when the battery is charging Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo slot Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Front rear camera MOTION EYE Illuminates while the corresponding built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the Pier dele g computer when this indicator is on Press and hold the Fn key and press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric
95. patible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 Image Converter 2 Plus Sony Electronics Inc Image Converter 2 Plus allows you to easily convert movie and picture files on your computer to your Memory Stick media For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 Intel PROSet Intel Corporation Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intel com network connectivity products wireless proset proset software htm m 180 gt N N O Support Options Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com 60 Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office 2003 l The Microsoft Office 2003 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use at which time the
96. perations While you are carrying your computer around you might press a button on the computer unintentionally and find an operation that you never expected in progress To block such unintentional operations your computer is provided with the function to lock certain components of the computer Slide down the power switch to the HOLD position in the opposite direction of A on the switch until it clicks into place You will see the color of the hole on the power switch turns orange Additionally your computer screen will display a message and go blank to conserve power m 35 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer The components to be locked by this function are as follow Touch panel Keyboard Left button Right button Center button Launcher button Multi pointer Zoom In Out buttons CAPTURE button Fingerprint sensor D OCDCOOCODUCCLDULDZUO Activating this function will turn off the touch panel LCD screen and the screen will go blank To bring your computer back into Normal mode slide back up the power switch in the direction of A on the switch m 36 n N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with two built in MOTION EYE cameras front camera MOTION EYE 1 and rear camera MOTION EYE 2 These cameras are not designed for simultaneous use so you must first select the one that is suitable for your purpose using VAIO Camera Utility This utility will auto
97. press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer press and hold the Fn key and press F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears If you have set the power on password enter your power on password 3 Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Password and press the Enter key 5 Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key leaving everything else blank 6 Press the Enter key when the success message appears 7 Press the Esc key 8 Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen make sure that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key vore Publius x Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people By setting the Windows password you can protect your user account from unauthorized access Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user account Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people if you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality yo
98. r Options The Power Options Properties window appears Select Portable Laptop in the Power schemes box Click Apply Click OK Available on selected models only oc Aa o VANTO 8 142 Troubleshooting Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What should do if Windows does not start showing a message when start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the System Disabled message appears and Windows will not start Slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off If any are lit press and hold the Fn key and press the Num Lk key or simply press the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download C Make sure you have installed the latest video driver CQ On some VAIO models the
99. r access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information How do avoid data transfer interruptions a When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information WAC IO m E Troubleshooting What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices Q If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with built in wireless LAN 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 m 155 e N N O Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth feature enabled Q If th
100. r comfortably in this orientation f You can change the default button assignments with VAIO Central See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 114 and find out more in its help file The horizontal orientation is represented as Standard mode in VAIO Central m 20 gt N N O Getting Started Q Vertical orientation You can use your computer in this orientation with the help of the VAIO Touch Launcher software Press the launcher button to start the software and select to rotate the screen view by 90 degrees clockwise f You might additionally want to change the default button assignments for easier operations using VAIO Central The vertical orientation is represented as Rotational mode in VAIO Central m 21 s N N O Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer Using the AC Adapter T the computer only with the supplied AC adapter To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer or on the optional port replicator p 9 4 dE 1 2 4 The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter To disconnect the computer completely from
101. r system click Start and then Log Off m EL a N N O Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs What should do if cannot write data to CD media Q Do not launch any software application or allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver CQ Do not use the keyboard Q Do not use a CD R RW disc that has an adhesive label affixed to it This could cause a write error or other damage What should do if cannot write data to DVD media L Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Q Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your computer s built in DVD recorder Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work QO The preinstalled software on your computer does not support copying DVD movies Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore illegal lt q 160 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should do if cannot write data to DVD RAM media using Windows functions Follow these steps to change the settings 1 a fF ODN Click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties Click the Recording tab Click to cancel the Enable CD recording on this drive check box Click OK Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box disables writing data to CD R and CD RW discs To write data to suc
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103. rint sensor will display the Protector Suite QL menu Changing an Application Assignment to Your Finger To change an application assignment to your finger 1 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears Click the Applications tab Select the desired finger and click Edit The Applications window appears Change its assignment and click OK The Protector Suite QL window appears Click OK m 113 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Removing an Application Assignment to Your Finger To remove an application assignment to your finger 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click the Applications tab Select the desired finger and click Delete m EI N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Ceniral utility allows you to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if yo
104. rprint Up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled on a first come first served basis for logging on to your system using the Boot Security functionality If you share your computer with other people you may not be able to use your enrolled fingerprint to log on to your system 1 Click Start point to All Programs and Protector Suite QL and then click Welcome The Welcome window appears 2 Click Enroll now If the Windows password is not set on your computer password registration will be prompted 1 Click OK on the prompt window 2 Click Yes for confirmation 3 Enter your password twice and click OK Click Next Enter the Windows password and click Next Select the Run interactive tutorial check box and click Next oa fF o Read the tutorial information and click Next VAIO Sonne x Customizing Your VAIO Computer 7 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor four times to perform a swipe test and then click Next The Enrollment window appears User s Fingers Enrollment is the process of creating fingerprint samples identifying the user Click a button above a finger to start enrollment LJLJL IL IL LALJLJL AL Manual mode Bak Fes cae n See To scan a fingerprint page 102 for the scan procedure 8 Click on the finger of which fingerprint you want to enroll 9 Swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor three times 10 Click Finish To enroll more fingerprints repea
105. s software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide Q SmartWi Connection Utility Guide Provides information about setting up Bluetooth Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN functionalities To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide m 3 N N O Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Before starting your computer for the first time do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your computer Make sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer external hard disk drive scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturer s instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 9 About the Indicator Lights page 18 Holding Your Computer page 19 Connecting a Power Source page 21 Using the Battery Pack page 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 26 Ooovovo do m 9 N N O Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the contro
106. s power from the AC outlet m 25 gt N N O Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer 2 Slide the battery release latches 1 inwards hold the latches and slide the battery away from the computer m 26 os N N O Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off 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 j 27 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer Using the Keyboard page 28 Using the Touch Panel page 29 Using the Pointing Device page 31 Using Special function Buttons page 33 Blocking Unintentional Operations page 34 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 36 Using the Memory Stick Media page 40 Using the Internet page 43 Using Wireless LAN WLAN
107. ss telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port UNIO Compute Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 88 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 97 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 114 Using the Power Saving Modes page 115 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 119 Protecting the Hard Disk page 122 D DOCCCOCO ODL 2 88 9 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer power on password and hard disk password Once you have set the power on password you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password will allow you to protect your computer from unauthorized access The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your hard disk If you set the hard disk password no other users will be able to access the data without knowing the password even if the hard disk is installed in another computer Adding the Power on Password The power on passwor
108. t http esupport sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information lt 176 gt N N O Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Contacts for Sony software products are listed below Q For users in USA Web Site http esupport sony com EN VAIO Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Q For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Q For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http esupport sony com ES For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 m EZ gt N N O Support Options America Online Dial Up America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Music Now America Online Inc Q For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www premiumservices aol com AOL Exp
109. t steps 7 and 8 above If enrollment scan fails in step 8 above click Manual mode and follow the on screen instructions to try manual mode enrollment To edit or add fingerprint templates right click the Protector Suite QL icon on the taskbar lt 102 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer To scan a fingerprint 1 Place the top joint of your finger on the fingerprint sensor 1 Place your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor 2 Swipe your finger perpendicularly across the fingerprint sensor Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Fingerprint enrollment may fail if you move your finger too fast or too slow Take about one second to swipe your finger across the sensor m 103 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Logging Onto Your System To use the fingerprint authentication functionality in place of password entry to log onto your system you need to set the power on and Windows passwords and configure your computer for fingerprint authentication For setting the power on and Windows passwords see Setting the Password page 88 To log onto Windows If your fingerprints are enrolled for your user account you will be able to substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when logging on to Windows 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log on window appears
110. ta regularly CL Make sure to put your computer into the supplied protective pouch before you carry the computer Q The supplied protective pouch is not shock resistant It is intended to protect your computer from scratches Q Hold your computer with the LCD screen facing upwards and insert the computer into the supplied protective pouch from its left side Q The supplied protective pouch is not water resistant Make sure to wipe water off the case right away if it gets wet Q Do not use any solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the supplied protective pouch m 128 gt AVAN O Precautions On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Q Do not let the direct sunlight get into the scope of the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of the computer s power state as it may cause a malfunction of the camera Q The built in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port On Handling Floppy Disks Q Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Q Keep floppy disks away from magnets Q Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat a Keep the floppy disk away from any liquid Do not let the floppy disk get wet When you are not using the floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with an adhesive label make sure that th
111. talled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MagicGate Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible digital cameras AVAN LO m 174 Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if cannot connect a USB device Q If applicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check the battery is charged If you are using a printer check the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet QO Try using a different USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Q See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device Q 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 o
112. ther Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables amp SN y S d a 9 ce W sw Y VAI ides Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you need first to set up the Bluetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon E on the taskbar and select Help from the menu Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off m 538 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset is available as an optional accessory It will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet using instant messaging software For details on using the Bluetooth headset see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset To connect the headset with your computer 1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds to turn on the Bluetooth headset 2 Press and hold the volume buttons for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in red and green 3 Right click the Bluetooth icon a on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu T
113. tick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo slot that is only compatible with the duo size media For more information on Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick web site at http www memorystick com en lt 42 gt N N O Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media indicator is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media lt 43 s N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet To use the Internet you need to connect an external modem device for example a USB telephone modem an xDSL modem and a cable modem to your
114. to customize your settings for protecting your hard disk against shock hazards For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 VAIO Media software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 lt 186 gt N N O Support Options VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares about your VAIO personal computer The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your machine includes For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 VAIO Support Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to common support needs such as VAIO Documentation product specifications serial number model name service tag information survey registration etc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 176 VAIO Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Touch Launcher allows you to run an application program or change the sound display settings with the buttons on the launcher window For contacts about the so
115. tricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Safety Information carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 1 1a b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 111 specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the IEEE 802 112 standard m 45 a N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802 11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802 11b or g standard cannot communicate because the frequencies are different IEEE 802 11b The standard speed is
116. tware application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera QO You cannot use the built in MOTION EYE camera if the screen view is rotated Restore the standard screen view Q If the problem persists you must reinstall the driver software for the camera Follow these steps Click Start and then Control Panel Click the Performance and Maintenance icon Click the System icon Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab Double click Imaging devices Right click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP VCC3 and click Update Driver our OND What should do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters Standby or Hibernate mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Q Do not place your computer into Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE camera Q If your computer automatically enters Standby or Hibernate mode change the respective power saving mode setting For changing the setting see Using the Power Saving Modes page 115 m 152 s N N O Troubleshooting Networking What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point CQ Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit on
117. u can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on the computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 97 To add the Windows password Click Start and then Control Panel Click the User Accounts icon Click your user account under or pick an account to change Click Create a password In the Type a new password and Type the new password again to confirm fields enter the password for your account Click Create Password oa Ff QN n See Help and Support Center for more information on the Windows password m 96 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password Click Start and then Control Panel Click the User Accounts icon Click your user account under or pick an account to change Click Change my password Enter the current password under Type your current password oa fF wWN Enter a new password under Type a new password and the same password under Type the new password again to confirm 7 Click Change Password To remove the password Click Start and then Control Panel Click the User Accounts icon Click your user account under or pick an account to change Click Remove my password Enter the current password that you want to remove Click Remove Password oa fF wWN UNIO Comite Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer is equipped with
118. u open VAIO Central as a limited user m E N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the power source for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk m 116 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Stand By To return to Normal mode Press any key If you slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold
119. u with more detailed information about wireless connections 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information 2 Turnon the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard double click 8 jj il on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 3 Click Start point to All Programs and click Wireless Setup Utility The Wireless Setup Utility appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions Seethe online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Z For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long m Ea N N O Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality You can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet 10 meters range in open space O Users in USA Please see the SmartWi Connection Uti
120. witch and hold the power switch until the computer turns off Q If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from Windows Task Manager Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off your computer with the power switch may cause loss of data CQ Remove the AC adapter and battery Q Try reinstalling the software Q Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support VAN m 140 gt Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Standby or Hibernate To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart 3 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart the computer 4 fthis procedure does not work slide up in the direction of A on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer turns off What should do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start CL This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the batter
121. y TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your TV for more information m 162 s N N O Troubleshooting How do change the screen resolution on my TV screen OY Your TV screen may not show the whole screen image of a video if the screen resolution is set larger than 1024 x 768 Adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller Q If you are using the AV Out jack plug the audio video AV cable into your computer before you start it Q To change the video resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Properties from the shortcut menu 2 Selectthe Settings tab 3 Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of the screen resolution How do switch the display output from my computer screen to TV See Selecting Display Modes page 77 Alternatively you can use VAIO Touch Launcher to switch the display output See the help file on the software for more information Why doesn t my computer screen display a video If the external display is selected for the display output and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video playback change the display output to the computer screen and then restart video playback See Selecting Display Modes page 77 for changing the display output Alternatively you can use VAIO Touch Launch
122. y pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 22 Q If the symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site m 141 gt N N O Troubleshooting What should do if a message window notifying of incompatibility or improper installation of the battery pack appears and my computer enters Hibernate mode C This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 22 Q If the symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Why is the sound of my computer s fan so loud Your computer s fan may be running at a high speed to cool the CPU By lowering the CPU speed you also lower the speed and noise level of the computer s fan You can use the power schemes to lower the CPU speed To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Powe
123. you push the multi pointer the faster moves the pointer The following shows the default button assignments in the horizontal orientation left and the vertical orientation right You can use VAIO Central to change these button assignments See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 114 and find out more in its help file To enable the default button assignments in the vertical orientation you must select on VAIO Touch Launcher m 32 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description 2 Point Push the multi pointer 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object ie Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button 3 twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Push the multi pointer 1 while pressing the left button 3 Scroll Push the multi pointer 1 while pressing the center button 5 Z In the vertical orientation you can press the left and right buttons simultaneously to substitute for the center button that is available in the standard orientation The scroll function is available only with applications that support the scroll feature Z The pointer may move on its own in rare occasions which does not indicate a malfunction Leave the multi pointer untouched for a while The pointer will come to a halt

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