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1. o N lt 46 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound The Mouse Properties window appears 3 Change the settings lt 47 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 or the disc drive eject button on the wireless keyboard to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Hold the back of the tray with one hand place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing toward you and gently push it toward the tray until the disc clicks into place Do not exert pressure on the drive tray Be sure to hold the back of the drive tray when placing removing a disc onto from the tray 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently lt 48 p Using Your VAIO Computer Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Ln If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program lt 49 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs and Bl
2. a Es Your computer supports both standard and Duo size Memory Stick Supports high full low speeds You cannot include the connected hard disk in the RAID array lt 21 gt Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator Functions Power llluminates in green when the computer is on illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode and turns off when the computer is off System power llluminates when the computer is on and or when the HDMI compatible device connected to the HDMI INPUT port is on CF memory card Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a CF memory card Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit When the indicator is unlit the CF memory card is not in use Media Access llluminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit When the indicator is unlit the memory card is not in use HDMI SELECT llluminates in green while the HDMI input is selected DISPLAY OFF llluminates in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off llluminates when the drive is reading or writing data Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off Hard disk drive Optical disc drive 6 when this indicator is li
3. Q Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects A Use only the adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Q Do not bend drop or expose the Memory Stick QO Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick QO Do not let the Memory Stick get wet A Do not use or store the Memory Stick in a location subject to A Static electricity A Electrical noise Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun A Direct sunlight A High humidity QO Corrosive substances Q Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick QO Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Q Keep the Memory Stick and the Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them Q When using the Memory Stick Duo do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to the Memory Stick Duo Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components lt 149 gt VA O Precautions Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk drive has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from
4. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGC RT series NAO ADVAN TO Contents Beto Us ciu dis iaa di 6 Noticiosa datar 7 Document Oia dit 8 Ergonomic Considerations onconnnnncnnnnnnnnncccnncncnn cren 12 OT 14 Locating Controls and Portimao 15 About the Indicator Lights voca a A A dl ceed led vl t 21 Setting Up Your Computer iii a tte ee ede et eye adn iin A 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ooconoccconicccinncccconaccnonnanannnnnono canon ocn nutt cn canon anar rana n rara n nar nn narran nn nn nn nr EEE Nnnn ennnen En 37 Using Your VAIO Computer cinc A AAA id 38 Using the Keyboard erada aa a A Ea E A nn 39 Using the Touch Pa asirska e a eee is o E e NE EN 43 Usingthe Mouse ea aana e a teeth a a te il 44 Using the Optical Dise Drivea iieaoe aeia a aa ae aara aaa aa aa a a anni iaa a iiaae 47 Using the HDMI Input FUNCION iii tiara eel ERE A A A tee EE A 56 Using the ExpressCard Module cccccceceeeeeeeneeceneeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeeaeesegaaeeeeeaeeeseaeeeeaaeeseaaeesgaaeeseaeeseaaeesseaeeesiaeeenaes 62 Using the Memory Stick ooooconcccinnniconncccnnocccnoncnccnnncn conocio none 66 Using the SD Memory Gard iiss meseria aaea a ea a aea aaaea eaaa aaa agaa aesa tia tiaan 72 Using the CE MemoryiCard e aa aa a a Ta aa a aa ia 75 Using the IMEE i cnai aei a A E SE ey ee eee need ees 79 Using Wireless LAN WLAN ostociaro neta ode 80 Using the Bluetooth FUNCION iuris cti 87 ONLO U
5. O Press the power button on your computer Make sure that the batteries of your wireless keyboard are properly installed and not worn out If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose all unsaved data lt 119 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for a certain period of time it will enter Sleep mode To modify this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes VAN IO lt 120 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module QO You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer A You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online specifications Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance A Adding and Removing Memory page 121 A Re
6. Before using a Memory Stick Micro M2 be sure to insert it into an M2 Standard size adaptor or M2 Duo adaptor If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick slot without the adaptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot For the latest information about the Memory Stick visit the Memory Stick web site at http www memorystick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that are available as of May 2008 However not all Memory Stick that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use this feature Except for your personal use it is against the copyright law to use any audio and or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders Accordingly the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer high speed data transfer The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not operate properly if it is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor lt 68 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick
7. Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 6 Press the or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key VAN IO a 114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing Removing the Power on Password To change or remove the power on password machine password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 Onthe password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key 6 Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key WAG IO lt 115 pp Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power on password
8. 14 Replace the hard disk bay cover AVAN LO lt 132 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 15 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices to the back of the computer 16 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 17 Connect the rest of the peripheral devices to the left and right of the computer 18 Plug the computer and the peripheral devices to power sources 19 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer WACK lt 133 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Hard Disk Bay Port 0 To replace the hard disk drive 1 Shut down the computer turn off all peripheral devices and disconnect peripheral devices from the ports and jacks on the left and right of the computer 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 3 Disconnect the power cord and the peripheral devices from the back of the computer Wait about an hour until the computer cools down 5 Push down and hold the tabs 1 on the bottom HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY Port 0 cover 2 and slide the cover to the left to remove it UNIO pala S Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Unscrew the three screws 3 securing the drive holder lt 135 AVON Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Puta fingertip underneath the side flap
9. A You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by holding the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible COOCOO Use the power cord supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other power cord as it may cause a malfunction lt 142 gt MA O Precautions Handling Your Computer Q Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer A If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again OY Do not drop your computer QO Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5
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11. To insert a Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot page 20 2 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing toward the slot 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the Memory Stick are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick icon lt 69 Using Your VAIO Computer ONLO Memory Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the To view the contents on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick MIO compute Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in the factory default setting and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer follow these steps kh OND Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire da
12. problems may occur A Do not use cut or damaged connection cables A If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact VAIO Link lt 144 gt VA O Precautions Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer A To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged back up your data regularly A Do not grasp the base stand or the base stand clamp to lift your computer as the stand may break and cause the main unit to fall resulting in damage to the computer or personal injuries A To lift or move your computer grasp the bottom corners of the main unit with both hands from behind the computer to avoid any damage to the LCD screen There is a risk of scratching the LCD screen for example with your waist belt buckle if you hold your computer from its front lt 145 gt VA O Precautions Handling Floppy Disks A Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk Q Keep floppy disks away from magnets Q Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat a Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and put it in a storage case If the floppy dis
13. user password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the user password and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 116 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system information and to specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Z For more information about each option see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user Changing the default SONY logo lamp
14. C High humidity Q Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the equipment may cause the computer to malfunction COCoovovovovdodD Q Use your computer on a solid stable surface QO Do not place your computer near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its air vents OATS lt 143 gt Precautions A The aluminum part in the vicinity of the air exhaust vent 1 on the top surface of the main unit becomes hot while your computer is on Be sure to wait until the main unit cools down before you touch the top surface i iN TAO HTT e o O o A ON 1 PM inh o L 8 o8 A o L A When one of the wireless functions of your computer is activated the computer emits radio frequency signals which may cause interference with medical devices If you have a cardiac pacemaker implanted be sure to check that the WIRELESS indicator light on the right of the computer is unlit before using the computer A Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set A Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Otherwise
15. CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc Do not use memory resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc or writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction 8 cm disc writing is not supported To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continuously you need to update the AACS key Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc media playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates Region settings are required for some contents on DVDs and BD ROM Disc media If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc playback is not possible Some contents may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit analog video output It is strongly recommended that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality lt q 52 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc A Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Q Do not stri
16. L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator light is unlit If the Num lock indicator is lit press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters A Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly A Do not place metal furniture or objects near your computer or wireless keyboard as this may create interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly What should do if my computer does not recognize my keyboard Q Make sure the power switch on the back of the wireless keyboard is in the ON position Q Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Q Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the wireless keyboard to re establish the connection between the two devices lt 178 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Floppy Disks Why doesn t the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive First make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port If you need to secure the connection wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive Wait for the indicator light on the flop
17. activity The SONY logo lamp illuminates when you turn on your computer You can change this default activity of the lamp to make it stay unlit by following these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Display and Logo Lamp Control 3 Follow the on screen instructions You cannot change this option for the HDMI input To change settings see Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input page 60 for the procedure lt 117 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is lit in this mode lt 118 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The orange power indicator light illuminates in this mode Turn off your computer if you do not intend to use it for a long period of time To activate Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Sleep 4 Alternatively you can press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard to place your computer into Sleep mode When your computer is in Sleep mode you cannot insert a disc To return to Normal mode A Press any key on the wireless keyboard
18. and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input page 60 for more information How do turn off the system power indicator light Turn off both your computer and the device connected to the HDMI INPUT port How do output signals from the HDMI INPUT port to the HDMI OUTPUT port Your computer is not designed to output signals from the HDMI INPUT port to the HDMI OUTPUT port lt 184 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should do if cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick Formatting Memory Stick erases all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick 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 onto your hard disk drive to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick page 70 Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick Copyright protected music can only be checked out to Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick compatible digital cameras Why can t w
19. are easily accessible If you unplug the power cord from your computer while the computer is on or in Sleep mode you may lose all unsaved data WACK lt 29 gt Getting Started Connecting the Wireless Keyboard A wireless keyboard and four AA alkaline batteries for use in the keyboard are supplied with your computer Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard If you find your keyboard not working for example after replacement of the keyboard batteries try the following steps for reconnection To connect the wireless keyboard o connect the wireless keyboard it must be located within a range of 30 cm to 1 m from the computer Insert the supplied four AA batteries 1 into the battery compartment 2 on the bottom of the wireless keyboard Turn on the computer Slide the power switch 3 on the back of the keyboard to the ON position Press the CONNECT button 4 on the right of the computer Press the CONNECT button 5 on the bottom of the keyboard The connect indicator Y turns on in the LCD window on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard If not repeat the procedure a fF WN Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other If the wireless keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer the connect indicator Y will turn off This could indicate that
20. between 8 and 63 characters in length or a hexadecimal string of 64 characters lt 86 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in the VAIO Smart Network window l Turning off the wireless LAN function while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss AVAN LO nian Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function 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 at a range of up to 10 meters in an open area To start Bluetooth communications 1 2 3 4 Turn on the WIRELESS switch Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network Click Advanced in the right pane For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file included with the software Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on lt 88 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function Q The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions O Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximit
21. can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction A If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive Q If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction lt 169 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot play Blu ray Disc media You may not be able to play some Blu ray Disc contents on your computer To play such contents download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using VAIO Update To download and install the updates on the computer it must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 79 What should do if cannot write data to CD media A Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver A Stop using the keyboard A If you are using a CD R RW disc with an adhesive label affixed replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage What should do if cannot write data to DVD media Q Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Q Check which DVD recordable format is comp
22. how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities Q Setting the Password page 111 Q Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 116 A Using the Power Saving Mode page 117 m 111 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on passwords the machine password and the user password The machine password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Be sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the p
23. in the sequence listed below See Documentation page 8 for details on the printed and non printed documentation supplied with your computer as well as further sources of reference A Go to the help files that accompany your software for instructions on using the software Q Use the search function in Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key A VAIO Link web site If you have any problem with the computer you can access the VAIO Link web site for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com QO e Support This interactive part of our web site http www vaio link com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the Internet Using a personalized account you can log your technical queries with ease A VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the printed and non printed documentation A Visit the other Sony web sites Q http www club vaio com if you want to know more about VAIO and become part of the growing VAIO community Q http www sonystyle europe com for online purchases Q http Awww sony net for other Sony products You need to set up an Internet connection before you can access the online features described here lt 188 gt N N 0 Support Options e Support What is e Support If you have searched our user guides and web site http www vaio link c
24. magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk drive DOCCOOO Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk drive is damaged the data cannot be restored lt 150 gt VA O Precautions Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently UA Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions A VAIO Update 4 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 4 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates lt 151 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link Computer page 152 System Security page 158 Networking page 159 Bluetooth Technology page 162 Optical Discs page 166 Display page 170 Printing page 171 Microphone page 172 Mouse page 173 Speakers page 174 Touch Pad page 176 Keyboar
25. may be using closer to the computer A If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point A If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information How do avoid data transfer interruptions A When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones AU Move your computer closer to the access point Q Make sure the access point connection is intact A Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information What are channels Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices A If you are using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point VAN IO lt 161 Troubleshooting Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the origin
26. need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick when using an i LINK connection lt 108 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied to the network Ethernet port on the back of the computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator By You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the network Ethernet port See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure A Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings lt 109 Using Peripheral Devices Do not plug a telephone cable into the network LAN port on your computer If the network LAN port is connected to one of the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the port may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network Ethernet port m EU a N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes
27. opening the folder for your language To go to web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http your computer must be connected to the Internet a Specifications The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer To view the online specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support web site at http www vaio link com You may have a separate disc that includes documentation for the bundled accessories MIO Dora es Before Use Windows Help and Support Windows Help and Support is a comprehensive resource for practical advice tutorials and demonstrations to help you learn to use your computer Use the search feature index or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources including those on the Internet To access Windows Help and Support click Start O and Help and Support Or go to Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key lt 1 Be AVAN O Before Use Further Sources A Consult the help files included with the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting A Go to http www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software lt 12 gt AVAN O Before Use Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following erg
28. support web site Q Check that you are using the supplied Sony power cord For your safety use only the genuine Sony power cord which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer Q Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by pressing the power button on the computer or the sleep button on the wireless keyboard If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically lt 153 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank Q If the orange DISPLAY OFF indicator is lit press the DISPLAY OFF button Q Make sure the computer input is selected To change the display input press the HDMI SELECT button on the right of the computer Q Press the Alt F4 keys several times to close the application window An application error may have been occurred Q Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart QO Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down your computer Unplug the power cord and leave the computer for about five minutes Then plug the power cord and turn on the computer again Make sure that the batteries of your wireless keyboard are properly installed and not worn out Turning off your computer with the power button or the Ctrl Alt Delete keys may cause loss of unsaved data lt 154 AVAN 0 Troubleshooting What s
29. the Windows key once and then the gt key several times select Restart with the 4 or Y key and press the Enter key to restart your computer A If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the Y and keys and then Restart with the 4 or Y key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data Q Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near your wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing your mouse to stop working properly OY Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse as this may create interference causing your mouse to stop working properly lt 174 AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Speakers What should do if my external speakers do not work A If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information 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 A If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off A The muting button on the wireless keyboard may have been presse
30. this button also turns off the volume El 3 Hard disk drive Optical disc drive indicator page 21 4 4 Manual eject hole page 166 5 5 Drive eject button page 47 TT AR 6 16 Optical disc drive page 47 7 7 HDMI SELECT button page 57 l HDMI SELECT indicator page 21 z N f 8 MENU button page 57 9 Up Down buttons page 57 OK button page 57 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 103 WIRELESS switch page 80 WIRELESS indicator page 21 CONNECT button page 29 page 31 Support high full low speeds L S e E 8 lo 00 i lt 20 gt Getting Started Left ExpressCard 34 slot page 62 CF memory card indicator page 21 CF memory card release button page 75 CF CompactFlash memory card slot page 75 Memory Stick slot page 66 Media Access indicator page 21 SD memory card slot page 72 i LINK 4 pin S400 port page 106 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 103 eSATA port Connect an external hard disk 1 Headphones jack page 94 12 Microphone jack Connect an external microphone Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input T f Hit a 8 09 o a ko o N lo lo es e ro 2 ES Ro
31. to select OPTION and then the OK button Press the Up or Down button to select INPUT SENSING and then the OK button Press the Up or Down button to select AUTO ON or AUTO OFF and then the OK button A Q N a lt 61 Be N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To change the default SONY logo lamp activity You cannot change this option when the computer input is selected To change the settings for the computer mode see Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity page 116 for procedure Press the MENU button to display the OSD menu Press the Up 4 or Down button to select OPTION and then the OK button Press the Up or Down button to select LOGO LAMP and then the OK button Press the Up 4 or Down button to select ON or OFF and then the OK button bb Q N a lt 62 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either a Universal ExpressCard slot or an ExpressCard 34 slot for transferring data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54 mm wide module as shown below and the latter can accommodate only an ExpressCard 34 module only O ExpressCard 34 module O ExpressCard 54 module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the Ex
32. to start an operation lt 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer Using the Wireless Mouse The wireless optical mouse has no cables to plug in and uses a light emitting diode LED instead of a ball To maintain good communication operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse 10 m from your computer Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button located on the right of your computer first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless mouse If you find your mouse not working after replacement of the mouse batteries reconnect the mouse See Connecting the Wireless Mouse page 31 for the detailed procedure Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing the mouse to stop working properly Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines that have half tone printing Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless mouse as this may create interference causing the mouse to stop working properly Do not mix old used and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse Always use the same type and manufacture of battery Do not mix alkaline with m
33. trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection Roxio Easy Media Creator is a trademark of Sonic Solutions WinDVD for VAIO and WinDVD BD for VAIO are trademarks of InterVideo Inc ArcSoft and the ArcSoft logo are registered trademarks of ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft WebCam Companion is a trademark of ArcSoft Inc lt 191 gt AVAN O Trademarks The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners E Bluetooth The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Design and specifications are subject to change without notice SD Logo is a trademark Di SDHC Logo is a trademark CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice
34. verify you are inserting it in the proper direction lt 78 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a CF Memory Card Follow the steps below to remove the CF memory card while your computer is on If itis not removed properly your system may not work properly Do not remove the CF memory card while the CF memory card indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the CF memory card To remove a CF memory card 1 Check that the CF memory card indicator light is unlit 2 Push the CF memory card release button so that the release button pops out 3 Push the CF memory card release button a second time so that the CF memory card pops out 4 Gently take hold of the CF memory card and pull it out of the slot 5 If the CF memory card release button is still out push it back in all the way to the end lt 79 gt N N 0 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 or a cable modem to your computer For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration see the manual that came with your modem lt 80 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Using the Sony Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN function communicate freely w
35. video signals It has 24 pins lt 98 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV If your TV is equipped with an HDMI input port you can connect the TV to your computer Bo You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the HDMI OUTPUT port See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure To connect a TV to your computer To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port you need to change the device for sound output For the detailed instructions see How do change the sound output device page 180 Plug the power cord of your TV 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an HDMI cable 2 not supplied to the HDMI OUTPUT port 3 on the back of the computer and the other to the HDMI input port on the TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input Set up the TV configuration system I I lt 99 gt Using Peripheral Devices If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates Z See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals OATS lt 100 gt Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which
36. 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a LAN is created only by 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 JUN lt 83 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc l You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth which is used for the IEEE 802 11a standard on ad hoc networks The IEEE 802 11n draft standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth is not available on ad hoc networks Turn on the WIRELESS switch Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network Click Advanced in the right pane A O N a For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file included with the software 5 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option s Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on 6 Click Start and Control Panel 7 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 8 Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 9 Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next 10 Follow the on screen instructions lt 84 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Acc
37. 4 of the drive holder lift up the holder with the current hard disk drive and diagonally take it out of the hard disk bay lt 136 gt N N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 10 Place a new hard disk drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the holder 11 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws through the holes on each side of the holder A new hard disk drive comes with the necessary screws Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder 12 Connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable to the new drive 13 Insert the four tabs 5 underneath the hard disk bay frame and place the drive holder with the new drive into the bay 15 Replace the hard disk bay cover 16 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices to the back of the computer 17 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure lt 137 gt N N 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 18 Connect the rest of the peripheral devices to the left and right of the computer 19 Plug the computer and the peripheral devices to power sources 20 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer I lt 138 gt AVON Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Identifying the Hard Disk Space When you have initialize a new hard disk it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows NT file system NTFS format
38. Handling Discs page 146 for instructions A If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following A The muting button on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed Press the button once again AU The volume may have been turned off with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard Press the volume up button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Q Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer A If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer Q Make sure the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click System and Maintenance 3 Click System AVAN LO lt 168 gt Troubleshooting 4 Click Device Manager on the left pane The Device Manager window appears with a listing of your computer s hardware devices If an X or an exclamation point appears on the listed device you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers 5 Double click the optical disc drive device to open a list of the optical disc drives of your computer 6 Double click the desired drive You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 7 Click OK to close the window Q Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels
39. I input is selected What should do if cannot change the volume or the brightness with the wireless keyboard You cannot change the volume or the brightness with the wireless keyboard while the HDMI input is selected Use the Up Down buttons to change the volume or the OSD menu to change the brightness To change settings from the OSD menu see Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input page 60 for the procedure Z The HDMI SELECT indicator light HDMI SELECT button illuminates in green when the HDMI input is selected How do I display the Windows desktop To display the Windows desktop make sure your computer is turned on and then press the HDMI SELECT button on the right of the computer to switch the display input to the computer input If your computer screen remains blank see What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank page 153 lt 183 N N 0 Troubleshooting How do save input images or sound from the connected HDMI compatible device to files on my computer You cannot save such images or sound to files on your computer In addition you cannot record the HDMI input such as a TV program displayed on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function How do turn off the Sony logo lamp while viewing the HDMI input You need to change the settings with the OSD menu to turn off the Sony logo lamp See Changing the Display
40. IO Computer Using the Touch Pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad A 4 ES 3 29 4 Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature You can disable enable the touch pad with the Fn F11 keys while a mouse is connected to your computer To change other touch pad settings click Start All Programs VAIO Control Center Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device You can disable enable the Motion Pointer feature with the Fn F1 keys that keeps moving the pointer or scrolling when your fingertip reached an edge of the touch pad If pointer movement or scrolling continues against your intention your fingertip may have reached an edge of the touch pad In such a case take your finger off the touch pad It is recommended that you put your finger on the touch pad around its center
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42. Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function Otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not expand a single window across two displays Otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display lt 102 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization 3 Right click the number 2 monitor and select Attached 4 Click OK At the confirmation prompt click Yes Z Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function lt 103 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To protect your computer and or USB devices from damage avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact when moving the computer with USB devices connected Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use Yeu When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force to t
43. To identify the hard disk space 1 Logon to Windows as a user with administrative rights 2 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage The Computer Management window appears Under the file directory on the right click Disk Management under Storage Right click on the newly installed unformatted hard disk disk label identified with red marking and select Initialize Disk Click on the allocated area of the disk oa Aa OQ Right click the area and select New Partition The New Partition wizard window appears 7 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the process The Windows Vista operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format to it ONLO Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage CUuUoOoOUdDOODOD Handling the LCD Screen page 140 Using the Power Source page 141 Handling Your Computer page 142 Handling Floppy Disks page 145 Handling Discs page 146 Using Headphones page 147 Handling the Memory Stick page 148 Handling the Hard Disk page 149 Updating Your Computer page 150 lt 139 gt Precautions lt 140 gt AVAN O Precautions Handling the LCD Screen A Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun This could damage the LCD screen Be careful when using your computer near a window A Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen or exert pressure on i
44. VD R DL Dual Layer recording Supports writing data to BD R Version 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE Version 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB BD R stands for Blu ray Disc Recordable in Version 1 1 format BD RE stands for Blu ray Disc Rewritable in Version 2 1 format 10 The Blu ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE Disc media in Version 1 0 format and Blu ray Disc media with a cartridge 11 Writing data to BD R LTH TYPE media is not supported lt 5 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the other side Be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard When you buy pre recorded or blank discs for use with your VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD DVD or Blu ray Disc standard USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN
45. ad the Bluetooth regulations guide before using the Bluetooth function A The Bluetooth function may not work with other devices depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer A Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices This is normal with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction lt 90 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey Ln The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered AWA Ie mnie Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Blueto
46. al profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches How do display the VAIO Smart Network window To display the VAIO Smart Network window on the desktop follow these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network 3 Click Advanced in the right pane For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file included with the software lt 162 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled A If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit turn on the WIRELESS switch A Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer find other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device want to communicate with Q Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on See the other device s manual for more information Q Ifthe device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate wit
47. anganese batteries Using incompatible batteries or mixing used new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless mouse lt 15 Be Using Your VAIO Computer 1 Left button TAIE 7 8 Click or double click the left button to select items To drag and drop items hold the left button down while sliding the mouse then release the button to drop the item 2 Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down a page Press the wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse the scroll function is available only with applications that support it 3 Right button Press the right button once to display a context sensitive shortcut menu if any Left side button Press the left side button to go back to the previous page Pressing it works in the same way as pressing the back button on the Internet Explorer To change the button assignment press and hold the central wheel 5 Right side button Press the right side button to go forward to the page you viewed before Pressing it works in the same way as pressing the forward button on the Internet Explorer To change the button assignment press and hold the central wheel Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on and off 8 CONNECT button page 31 Press to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse
48. atible with your optical disc drive Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work Why can t write data to Blu ray Disc media QO Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu ray Disc writing function The DVD RW R DL RAM drive does not support it OQ BD R Disc media are not rewritable You cannot add or erase data to or from the BD R Disc media lt 170 N N 0 Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank A Your computer screen may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode If the computer is in Sleep mode press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Mode page 117 for more information Q Make sure the computer input is selected To change the display input press the HDMI SELECT button on the right of the computer Q Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit A The LCD backlight of your computer may have been turned off Press the DISPLAY OFF button What should do if my screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen How do run Windows Aero This Q amp A entry applies to selected models only To run Windows Aero follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options Select Windows Aero from the Color sche
49. ce behind and at least 20 cm of space on each side of the main unit lt 14 gt N N O Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 15 About the Indicator Lights page 21 Setting Up Your Computer page 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 37 Oovoo a 15 N N 0 Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Front Built in speakers stereo LCD screen page 140 SONY logo lamp page 116 System power indicator page 21 3 co N a 16 Getting Started Back Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it page 22 2 Base stand page 144 3 Base stand cable clamp page 24 4 Base stand release button page 33 lt 17 gt Getting Started Air exhaust vent page 143 1 E 2 A O MR 128 Top HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY Port 1 cover page 3 3 Bottom HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY Port 0 cover page ii s ole cia 4 Left cable clamps
50. d Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards A SD memory card A SDHC memory card A MultiMediaCard MMC For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Sony Support Information page 187 to visit the appropriate support web site Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as of May 2008 However not all memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the high speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card Do not attempt to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of a different type into the SD memory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the SD memory card slot Do not force the SD memory card in or
51. d Press the button once again AU The volume may have been turned off with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard Press the volume up button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound A If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information A Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar QO Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To configure the sound output device see How do change the sound output device page 180 lt 175 AVAN 0 Troubleshooting What should do if do not hear sound from the built in speakers A If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information A The muting button on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed Press the button once again A The volume may have been turned off with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard Press the volume up button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Q Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar QO Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To change the sound output device see How do change the sound output device page 180 WACK lt 176 gt Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should I do if
52. d page 177 Floppy Disks page 178 Audio Video page 179 HDMI page 182 Memory Stick page 184 Peripherals page 185 CUOUOUOUDOODOUKOCOOKDOODODA lt q 152 N N 0 Troubleshooting Computer What should do if my computer does not start QU Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light shows the power is on Q Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty A If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on QO If the orange DISPLAY OFF indicator is lit press the DISPLAY OFF button Q Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Q Make sure the computer input is selected To change the display input press the HDMI SELECT button on the right of the computer A Unplug the power cord Wait three to five minutes Plug the power cord again and press the power button to turn on your computer A Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Q Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase A If you add or replace a memory module that is not compatible with your computer your system may not boot Before adding or replacing a memory module be sure to see Sony Support Information page 187 to visit the appropriate
53. display to be used as the primary monitor when two displays TV desktop monitor etc are connected to your computer If you want to work on both displays at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 101 for more information To select a display 1 a Ff ON Click Start and Control Panel Click Additional Options Click NVIDIA Control Panel Select the display setup option under Display Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings You may not be able to display the same contents on both displays including a combination of one display and one projector at the same time depending on the type of your display or projector Before turning on your computer turn on the external display lt 101 gt N N 0 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 a display connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port your computer screen and the connected display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other N A Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings
54. dule Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove an ExpressCard module oar wn ay To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 4 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop Follow the on screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot lt lt 65 Using Your VAIO Computer lt 66 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage lt 67 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard and Duo size media and supports Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo formats with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities A You can insert a Duo size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor
55. edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation as it may cause damage to the slot and the module 10 Replace the memory module compartment cover and tighten the screw 11 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices to the back of the computer 12 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure lt 126 gt N N 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 13 Connect the rest of the peripheral devices to the left and right of the computer 14 Plug the computer and the peripheral devices to power sources 15 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer lt 127 gt ADVAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 3 Click System Information and System Information You can view the amount of system memory in the right pane If the additional memory does not appear repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer m 128 VAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Your computer is equipped with two 3 5 inch hard disk drives Review the manufacturer s information provided with your new hard disk drive before attempting to install it in the computer Notes
56. er See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 3 Disconnect the power cord and the peripheral devices from the back of the computer Wait about an hour until the computer cools down 5 Push and hold the tabs 1 on the top HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY Port 1 cover 2 and remove the cover 6 Disconnect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable from the current hard disk drive pN E oa 3 le O 9 aq gt 3 gt a Le b D a gt 7 8 Grasp the tab 4 on the drive holder and pull out the holder with the hard disk drive from the hard disk bay 7 Unscrew the two screws 3 securing the drive holder lt 131 gt AVON 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Remove the six screws from the drive holder and take out the hard disk drive 10 Place a new hard disk drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the holder 11 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws through the holes on each side of the holder A new hard disk drive comes with the necessary screws Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder 12 Slide the drive holder with the new drive into the hard disk bay until it clicks into place and connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable to the new drive 13 Secure the drive holder with the screws that you removed in step 7
57. erent 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 Actual communication speed may not be as fast as the one displayed on your computer Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed lt 82 N N
58. ess Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point not supplied The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN network The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point Ny o 85 a N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your access point for more information Turn on the WIRELESS switch Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network a Aa ON Click Advanced in the right pane For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file included with the software 6 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option s Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on 7 Right click E or BJ on the taskbar and select Connect to a network 8 Select the desired access point and click Connect For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive and must be a text string
59. f my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point A Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions You need to place your computer away from obstructions or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer Q Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer Q Make sure power to the access point is on A Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Q Make sure the encryption key is correct 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 Q UA Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer Q Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access WACK lt 160 gt Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow A The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you
60. g 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 How do turn off the Windows startup sound To turn off the Windows startup sound follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Sounds tab click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box Click OK a fF ON lt 180 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting How do change the sound output device If you do not hear sound from the device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port you need to change the device for sound output 1 Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound a fF ON On the Playback tab select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default What should do if do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port or the OPTICAL OUT port Q Once you have connected a device to the HDMI OUTPUT port or the OPTICAL OUT port you need to change the sound output device if you want to hear sound from the device For the detailed procedure see How do change the sound output device page 180 A If you still hear no sound from the sound output device follow these steps 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in Ho
61. gs for the HDMI Input page 60 for the procedure lt 57 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons The HDMI input control buttons allow you to switch the display and sound input between the computer input and the HDMI input from the connected device and change the display and sound settings for the HDMI input HDMI input control buttons Functions HDMI SELECT button Toggles the display and sound input between the computer input and the HDMI input from the connected O device When the HDMI input is selected the HDMI SELECT indicator light HDMI SELECT button SELECT illuminates in green MENU button Displays the On Screen Display OSD menu You can change the display and sound settings for the HDMI A menu input with the OSD menu Up Down buttons Increase or decrease the volume while the HDMI input is selected While the OSD menu is displayed 3 you can use these buttons to select your desired item Y While the computer input is selected you cannot use these buttons to change the volume To change the volume use the v volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard OK button Confirms your selection OK lt 58 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting and Using the HDMI Compatible Device You need to connect the HDMI compatible device to your computer with an HDMI cable to display the HDMI input from the device o
62. h your computer A To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer follow these steps 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Bluetooth Devices and Bluetooth Settings 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box lt 163 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer Q Make sure the other devices are authenticated A To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer follow these steps 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Bluetooth Devices and Bluetooth Settings 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box Q The data transfer distance can be shorter than 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other A Ifthe device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer Q Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on See the other device s manual for more information lt 164 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow A The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and or
63. he USB port This may cause a malfunction WACK lt 104 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in Sleep mode may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive nd a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 5 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop Follow the on screen instructions to remove the floppy disk drive oar wn Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer lt 105 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer You t lt 106 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices Q Your computer is equipped w
64. hould I do if my computer or software stops responding Q If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window A If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut Down to turn off your computer A If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow al next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Remove the power cord Try reinstalling the software OOOD Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support OATS lt 155 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep mode To restore your computer to normal mode 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart 3 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the po
65. ht of your computer first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard If you find your keyboard not working after replacement of the keyboard batteries reconnect the keyboard See Connecting the Wireless Keyboard page 29 for the detailed procedure Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture or objects near your computer or wireless keyboard as this may create interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not mix old used and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard Always use the same type and manufacture of battery Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries Using incompatible batteries or mixing used new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard lt 40 Using Your VAIO Computer al 14 Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example 1 Zoom buttons Change the view size of your screen Press Q to make the screen view look smaller and further away zoom out Press Q to make the screen view look bigger and closer zoom in See the help file included
66. ide the power switch on the bottom of the mouse to the ON position 4 4 Press the CONNECT button 1 on the right of the computer 5 Press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the mouse within 10 seconds from step 4 Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be established If the wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage lt lt 33 gt N N 0 Getting Started Adjusting the Height and the Turning Angle of the LCD Screen In addition to the tilting feature described in Ergonomic Considerations page 12 your computer has additional features to enhance ergonomic flexibility height adjustment and swiveling To raise the LCD screen press and hold the base stand release button 1 with one hand and grasp the bottom of the main unit with the other hand and pull it up to your best height You can raise the LCD screen by up to 60 mm To lower the screen just push down the main unit Before raising the LCD screen be sure to push down the main unit all the way down to the base position Otherwise you cannot press the base stand release button The aluminum part in the vicinity of the air exhaust vent on the top surface of the main unit becomes hot while your computer is on Make sure that the top
67. increase or decrease the volume While the HDMI input is selected you can only use the Up Down buttons to change the volume You cannot use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard to change the volume While the computer input is selected you cannot change the HDMI input volume VAIO Re Using Your VAIO Computer Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input You can change the display and sound settings for the HDMI input with the OSD menu The following shows how to change the language mode of the OSD menu enable or disable the Auto Input Sensing feature which makes the connected device to be turned on automatically and change the default SONY logo lamp activity while the HDMI input is selected While the HDMI input is selected you can only use the OSD menu to change the brightness You cannot use the function keys on the wireless keyboard to change the brightness To select the language mode of the OSD menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD menu 2 Press the Up or Down button to select OPTION and then the OK button 3 Press the Up or Down button to select LANGUAGE and then the OK button 4 Press the Up or Down button to select the desired language and then the OK button To enable or disable the Auto Input Sensing feature iu Auto Input Sensing feature is disabled by default Press the MENU button to display the OSD menu Press the Up or Down button
68. is in place to indicate that the keyboard is ready for use page 29 8 Volume control buttons Increase or decrease the volume When the HDMI input is selected you cannot use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard to change the volume To change the volume for the HDMI input see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons page 57 for the procedure 9 Muting button Turns the volume on and off Using Your VAIO Computer 10 1 button Launches the VAIO Guide by default The default 1 button assignment may be different from the above In such a case you can change the assignment with the VAIO Control Center See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 116 and find out more in its help file 11 Touch pad See Using the Touch Pad page 43 for more information 12 Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen 13 Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications 14 Windows key Displays the Start menu N emo lt 42 p Using Your VAIO Computer Keyboard feet Flip open to adjust the keyboard angle CONNECT button page 29 Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the computer Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries lt 43 Using Your VA
69. ith an i LINK port which you can use to connect an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder A The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices that are generally powered through i LINK ports A The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps However the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device A The optional i LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas A An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed A The i LINK connection may not be available depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your software for more information Q Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer lt 107 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an LINK cable 1 not supplied into the LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder Ln On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example Your digital video camcorder may
70. ith each other through a network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a Local Area Network LAN through a wireless radio connection This eliminates the need to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate with a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN function read the wireless LAN regulations guide carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 1 1a b g standard or the IEEE 802 11n draft standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption
71. k comes with a label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk O lt 146 p VA O Precautions Handling Discs Q Do not touch the surface of the disc A Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below 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 edges and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out A If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth A Never affix an adhesive label to a disc This will affect the use of the disc and may result in an irreparable problem lt 147 MA O Precautions Using Headphones Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use lt 148 gt AVAN O Precautions Handling the Memory Stick
72. ke or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc Q Do not plug or unplug the power cord while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs you should follow these recommendations Q Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R or CD RW media A Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM media Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc AU Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless the region code indicates 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this disc in most regions of the world you cannot play the disc on your computer If you change the region code while the WinDVD or WinDVD BD software is running restart the software or eject the disc and re insert it to make the new setting effective A Do not try to change the region code settings of the drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the drive are not covered by the warranty lt 53 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Inserta disc in
73. lity of your computer For more information see the manual that came with your S PDIF device To hear sound from the S PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port you need to change the sound output device For the detailed instructions see How do change the sound output device page 180 Ln You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the OPTICAL OUT port See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 not supplied into the headphones jack 2 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on lt 95 gt Using Peripheral Devices 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 lt 96 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display not supplied to the HDMI OUTPUT port on the back of your computer Z Connect the power cord of your external display after connecting all other cables To change the display output to the connected external display see Selecting Display Modes page 100 lt 97 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display You need to remove the back panel cove
74. me options on the Appearance tab Click OK For information about the Windows Aero features such as Windows Flip 3D see Windows Help and Support a Aa Q N a lt 171 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if cannot print a document Q Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer U 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 A If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode then restart the computer Q If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Printer under Hardware and Sound Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel oa Ff W ND lt 172 AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work A If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned o
75. n and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer QO Your sound input device may have been incorrectly configured To configure the sound input device follow these steps 1 Close all open programs Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound a fF ORN On the Recording tab select the desired device for sound input and click Set Default How can prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem Q Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Q Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone lt 173 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Mouse What should do if my computer does not recognize my mouse Q Make sure the power switch on the bottom of the wireless mouse is in the ON position Q Make sure another mouse is not connected Q Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed a Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the wireless mouse within 10 seconds to re establish the connection between the two devices What should do if the pointer does not move when use my mouse Q Make sure another mouse is not connected A Ifthe pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt F4 keys do not work press
76. n the computer Be sure to use an HDMI cable approved by HDMI Licensing LLC To connect your computer to the HDMI compatible device You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer before setting up the HDMI connection See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure For information on how to connect cables to the computer see Connecting a Power Source and Cables page 24 If you enable the Auto Input Sensing feature with the OSD menu turning on the connected device will automatically select the HDMI input For instructions on how to enable or disable the Auto Input Sensing feature see Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input page 60 1 Connect an HDMI cable not supplied to the HDMI output port on the device and the other end to the HDMI INPUT port on the computer 2 Turn on the connected device You do not need to turn on your computer to switch the display input 3 Press the HDMI SELECT button to switch the display input to the HDMI input The HDMI SELECT indicator light HDMI SELECT button illuminates in green Unless you have switched the display input to the computer input since the last time you viewed the HDMI input on the computer you do not need to change the display input If you want to change the display input press the HDMI SELECT button lt 59 p Using Your VAIO Computer To change the HDMI input volume Press the Up 4 or the Down y button to
77. nect it from the power source and from any telecommunication links or networks before you remove any cover or panel from the computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Q ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure A Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD lt 122 gt VAN 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer A Use the special bag supplied with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from ESD A Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory module slots or other internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Q Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity U Handle the memory module wi
78. ns 24 7 but keep in mind that our e Support Team can only answer your queries from Monday till Friday between 8 am and 6 pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an e mail notifying you that your case has been updated lt q 190 gt AV AN O Trademarks Trademarks Sony Battery Checker Click to Disc Click to Disc Editor SonicStage Mastering Studio VAIO Control Center VAIO Edit Components VAIO Media plus VAIO Movie Story VAIO MusicBox VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management Viewer VAIO Update are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation MU and Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo MagicGate OpenMG MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO HG Memory Stick Micro M2 Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Blu ray Disc and the Blu ray Disc logo are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association Intel Pentium and Intel SpeedStep are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows Vista Windows Media Center Edition MS Works Microsoft Office 2007 Home amp Student Microsoft Office Ready 2007 and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered
79. om but have not found an answer to your question or issue use e Support to solve it Our e Support Web Portal is an interactive web site on which you can submit any technical query you may have regarding your computer and receive answers from our dedicated support team Every submitted query will result in a unique case number to ensure smooth communication between yourself and the e Support Team Who can use e Support All registered VAIO customers are entitled to unlimited access to the VAIO Link e Support Web Portal How can access the e Support portal When you register your computer you will automatically receive an e mail with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and a basic explanation within a few hours All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the e mail You are now ready to create your first case You can access the e Support Web Portal from any computer with an active Internet connection A complete help file is available on the e Support Web Portal to help you use our e Support Service Can submit questions in my native language Since you are interacting with our e Support Team through a portal which connects you directly to our central database e Support will only accept and deal with queries submitted in English French or German lt q 189 gt N N 0 Support Options Can submit my questions at any time Yes you can submit your questio
80. on installing hard disk drives A The entire repair cost will be charged if there is a failure or an accident arising from replacement of a hard disk by yourself A Hard disk replacement requires great care Improper installation or removal will cause a malfunction of your computer A Ifyou need assistance to replace a hard disk contact VAIO Link a Some hard disks are not compatible with your computer Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility with VAIO computers U Be sure to unplug your computer and peripheral devices from power sources before replacing either hard disk Replacing a hard disk while your computer is plugged to a power source may cause damage to the computer and the connected peripheral devices as well as the hard disk About hard disk drive recovery When you replace the original hard disk drive the preinstalled VAIO Recovery Center cannot restore the drive partitions operating system or original software programs Before replacing the hard disk drive create your own recovery discs See the printed Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide for more information VAIO pecados s Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Replacing the Hard Disk Drive in the Top Hard Disk Bay Port 1 To replace the hard disk drive 1 Shut down the computer turn off all peripheral devices and disconnect peripheral devices from the ports and jacks on the left and right of the computer 2 Remove the back panel cover from the comput
81. onomic considerations a Position of your computer Place the display directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard pointing device or mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take frequent breaks while using your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes muscles or tendons A Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards lt 13 gt AVAN O Before Use Q Viewing angle of the display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness level of the display as well While adjusting the viewing angle do not exert excessive pressure on your computer especially on the center of the speaker grill to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage A Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency A Ventilation Make sure you leave at least 10 cm of spa
82. ormation uc A Coches dia 187 C SUPPOM a cise eels eyes cesta a OG te Nt as ets de od tee 188 a A aa AVAN O Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing experience External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer lt q 7 gt AVAN O Before Use Notice 2008 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual o
83. oth device you first need to set up the Bluetooth function For setting up and using the Bluetooth function search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support To open Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support lt 92 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications 1 Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer 2 Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window lt 93 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting External Speakers page 94 Connecting an External Display page 96 Selecting Display Modes page 100 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 101 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 103 Connecting a Printer page 105 Connecting an LINK Device page 106 Connecting to a Network LAN page 108 DUODDCODOODO CD lt 94 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect external sound output devices not supplied such as speakers or headphones to your computer Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port you can connect an S PDIF device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound qua
84. out of the slot lt 73 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an SD Memory Card To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot page 20 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot SD at 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot Bo If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction lt 74 be N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an SD Memory Card Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is lit If you do the card or its data may become damaged To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 2 Pushin the SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot lt 75 be N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the CF Memory Card Your computer is equipped with a CF CompactFlash memory card slot You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major CF memory cards available as of May 2008 However not all CF memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility CF memory cards
85. ower on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for service to reset the password AVAN LO lt 112 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password machine password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 113 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power on password user password Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key
86. page 25 5 Right cable clamp page 27 wn p 200000 6 Memory module compartment cover page 121 o ll il 3 4 5 6 The aluminum part in the vicinity of the air exhaust vent 1 on the top surface of the main unit becomes hot while your computer is on Be sure to wait until the main unit cools down before you touch the top surface lt 18 gt Getting Started Mell HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE 1 AC In port page 24 2 3 4 5 6 OPTICAL OUT port page 94 Output Sampling Rate 44 1 KHz 48 0 KHz 96 0 KHz Network Ethernet port page 108 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 103 HDMI OUTPUT port page 96 HDMI INPUT port page 56 Support high full low speeds lt 19 gt Getting Started Right 1 Power button Power indicator page 21 2 DISPLAY OFF button DISPLAY OFF indicator page 21 LHi Press this button to turn off the LCD backlight While the HDMI 2 input is selected by the HDMI SELECT button page 57 a pressing
87. placing the Hard Disk Drive page 128 lt 121 gt AVON 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the amount of memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages Notes on adding removing memory modules Q Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty Q Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module If your system does not boot after you added or replaced a memory module the module may not be compatible with your computer Before adding or replacing a memory module be sure to see Sony Support Information page 187 to visit the appropriate support web site Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following A The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment QO Turn off your computer and discon
88. pressCard module in this manual lt 63 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module Your computer is supplied with a slot protector in the ExpressCard slot Remove the slot protector before you use the slot Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot A You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot page 20 2 Push the ExpressCard slot protector so that the protector pops out 3 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 4 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into place Make sure that the arrow on the ExpressCard module is facing toward you and pointing toward the ExpressCard slot Do not force the ExpressCard module into the slot lt 64 Using Your VAIO Computer A Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module Before moving your computer be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot Bo If the module does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer ONLO Removing an ExpressCard Mo
89. protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 119 and 802 11n draft standard multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 111 standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard and or the IEEE 802 11n draft standard The IEEE 802 11b g standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth The IEEE 802 119 standard provides high speed communications faster than the IEEE 802 11b standard The IEEE 802 11a standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 5 GHz bandwidth lt 31 gt Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802 11n draft standard is a wireless LAN standard using the 2 4 or 5 GHz bandwidth Wireless LAN devices using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with devices using the 5 GHz bandwidth because the frequencies are diff
90. py 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 plugging the USB cable into the USB port a fF ON Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive Q If the disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature WACK lt 179 Troubleshooting Audio Video What should I do if cannot use my DV camcorder If a message appears stating that the i LINK device is disconnected or turned off the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder Unplug the cable and plug it in once again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 106 for more information Ln i LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operatin
91. r from the computer to access the HDMI OUTPUT port See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied to an HDMI to DVI D adapter 3 not supplied and plug one end of the HDMI cable 4 not supplied to the HDMI to DVI D adapter 3 and the other end to HDMI OUTPUT port 5 on the back of the computer 3 If the external computer display is equipped with an HDMI input port connect one end of an HDMI cable not supplied to the HDMI OUTPUT port on the back of the computer and the other to the HDMI input port on the computer display sf JN Your computer is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection which enables you to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected high quality contents Note that you need to connect an HDCP compliant monitor to your computer to view the copyright protected contents If your computer has a non compliant monitor connected you will not be able to play or view any copyright protected contents Z DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a type of DVI port that supports only digital video signals no analog
92. r the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement 8 VA O Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Q Quick Start Guide Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO Q Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide Contains solutions to problems other than those you encounter during normal operation A Regulations Guarantee EULA and Service Support Contains Sony guarantee conditions safety regulations modem regulations wireless LAN regulations wireless WAN regulations Bluetooth regulations end user software license agreement and Sony support services information a 9 VA O Before Use Non printed Documentation UA User Guide this manual Explains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems The User Guide is provided in PDF format for easy browsing and printing To view this on screen guide 1 Double click the VAIO User Guide icon on the desktop 2 Open the folder for your language 3 Select the guide you want to read Ln You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer gt VAIO C your C drive gt Documentation gt Documentation and
93. rite data to Memory Stick Some versions of Memory Stick are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off VAN IO lt 185 Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if cannot connect a USB device AQ Ifapplicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check if the battery is charged If you are using a printer check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet A Try using another USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Q See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device A Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all Q USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub lt 186 N N 0 Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer A Sony Support Information page 187 A e Support page 188 lt 187 gt N N 0 Support Options Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers
94. rk LAN function A Use only the supplied power cord for your computer To connect the power cord and other cables 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 2 Remove the base stand cable clamp 1 from the base stand lt 25 gt N N 0 Getting Started 3 Plug one end of the power cord 2 into the AC outlet 3 plug the other end into the AC In port 4 on the computer and secure the power cord with the left cable clamps 5 on the computer lt 26 gt N N 0 Getting Started Ln To open and close the left cable clamps twist the clamp tips as illustrated below MIO mee Getting Started 4 Connect other cables to the computer if necessary A To connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT port for using the HDMI Input function see Using the HDMI Input Function page 56 A To connect your computer to an Ethernet network see Connecting to a Network LAN page 108 When you have connected cables push them into the right cable clamp 6 on the computer to secure the cables lt 28 gt Getting Started 6 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the power cord when the computer is off Make sure that the AC outlets
95. rs The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the lt or gt key to select Boot Press the 4 or Y key to select your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key Press the 4 or Y key to select the device to which you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key oa DO Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key WACK lt 157 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your screen to turn off Select a screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver What should do if cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears How do check the volume of the recovery partition Your built in storage device contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration 1 Click Start right click Comp
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97. surface is cool enough to touch before you push down the main unit lt 34 Getting Started While swiveling the LCD screen do not exert excessive pressure on your computer especially on the center of the speaker grill to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage lt 35 N N 0 Getting Started Preparing for Wall Mounting Your computer is equipped with four holes on its back panel which look similar to those compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA mounting standard for connecting to your mounting system To reveal the mounting holes 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and ee the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 2 Unscrew the eight screws 1 and remove the base stand 2 O lt 36 p Getting Started 3 Use the four holes 3 for mounting by following the instructions described in the manual that came with your mounting system lt 37 gt N N 0 Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Star
98. t WIRELESS llluminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on provided that one or more wireless options are enabled in the VAIO Smart Network window lt 22 gt N N 0 Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover Before accessing ports and jacks on the back of your computer you first need to remove the back panel cover from the computer To remove the back panel cover 1 Gently face down your computer on a flat surface When facing down your computer be sure to place it on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen 2 Slide the back panel cover 1 toward the top of the computer until it unlocks 3 Liftthe cover away from the computer lt 23 gt N N 0 Getting Started To replace the back panel cover 1 Place the back panel cover 1 on the computer aligning both sides with the computer 2 Slide the cover toward the base of the computer until it locks into place Keep the back panel cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary lt 24 N N 0 Getting Started Connecting a Power Source and Cables You need a power cord to connect your computer to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse In addition you might want to connect other cables if you use some functions of your computer such as the netwo
99. t This could cause a malfunction Q Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is nota malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A A residual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears after a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images A The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction QO Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the LCD screen A Donotchange the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when there are change options available for selection as this may make your computer unstable Sony assumes no liability for any malfunctions arising from changes to the settings lt 141 gt MA O Precautions Using the Power Source A See the online specifications to check the power operation of your model A Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or a shredder
100. t the arrow BI next to the Lock button and then Shut Down 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off lt 38 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 39 Using the Touch Pad page 43 Using the Mouse page 44 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 47 Using the HDMI Input Function page 56 Using the ExpressCard Module page 62 Using the Memory Stick page 66 Using the SD Memory Card page 72 Using the CF Memory Card page 75 Using the Internet page 79 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 80 Using the Bluetooth Function page 87 DOUOODODODCODOoDDO DO U lt 39 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions The VAIO Link Web site http www vaio link com also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard Using the Wireless Keyboard To maintain good communication operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard 10 m from your computer Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button located on the rig
101. ta on the media Before formatting the media make sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window Right click the Memory Stick icon and select Format Click Restore device defaults The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not select NTFS from the File system drop down list as it may cause a malfunction The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options Click Start Follow the on screen instructions It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type lt 71 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly lt 72 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Car
102. th audio device Why can t use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function For more details search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support To open Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support lt 165 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why can t use the Bluetooth function when log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth function may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device through a Personal Area Network PAN Ifthe device to which you want to connect does not support Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User PANU mode you cannot connect to the device through a PAN Why can t use the Bluetooth devices when switch users If you switch users without logging off your system the Bluetooth devices will not work Be sure to log off before switching users To log off your system click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Log Off Why can t exchange business card data with a mobile phone The business card exchange function is not supported lt 166 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is
103. th care To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers do not touch the edges of the components and circuit boards inside your computer COoovovovo dno VAIO plc S Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer turn off all peripheral devices and disconnect peripheral devices from the ports and jacks on the left and right of the computer 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 3 Disconnect the power cord and the peripheral devices from the back of the computer Wait about an hour until the computer cools down 5 Unscrew the screw 1 and remove the memory module compartment cover 2 Sf SX im 6 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity VAIO pies S Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows Q Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging lt 125 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 9 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Be sure to insert the connector
104. the connection between your computer and the keyboard is lost Press the Fn key to check that the connect indicator turns on before using the keyboard a 30 Getting Started Z You can check the battery indicator dwaa or d 4 in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for its battery power level If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If you do not intend to use the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage If you want to put the wireless keyboard in a more ergonomic position flip open the keyboard feet lt 31 gt N N 0 Getting Started Connecting the Wireless Mouse A wireless mouse and two AA alkaline batteries for use in the mouse are supplied with your computer Before attempting to use the wireless mouse you must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer and the mouse A If you find your mouse not working for example after replacement of the mouse batteries try the following steps for reconnection To connect the wireless mouse To connect the wireless mouse it must be located within a range of 30 cm to 1 m from the computer 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below 2 Turn on the computer lt 32 gt N N 0 Getting Started 3 Sl
105. the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move Bluetooth devices closer to your computer A The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communications altogether A Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions You need to place your computer away from obstacles or move the device to which it is connected closer to the computer A Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected A Note that large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment What should do if my computer becomes unstable when I use a Bluetooth audio device Your computer may become unstable if you change a sound output device to a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is running When you listen to playback audio from your Bluetooth audio device connect the Bluetooth audio device to the computer first and then launch your audio or video playback software See the help file for detailed information on connecting the Bluetoo
106. the touch pad does not work a a a You may have disabled the touch pad Press the Fn F11 keys to enable the touch pad If the pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work press the Windows key once and then the gt key several times select Restart with the 4 or Y key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the Y and keys and then Restart with the 4 or Y key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data lt 177 N N 0 Troubleshooting Keyboard What should do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your wireless keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard A If you cannot enter U I O P J K
107. to the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired CD software to play the CD Ifthe Audio CD window appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive If the AutoPlay window appears click Burn files to disc and follow the on screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears 2 Open the folder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder 3 Close the disc folder lt 54 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications 2 Inserta DVD into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired DVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Close all running software applications 2 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with your DVD burning software lt 55 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing Blu ray Disc Media To play a Blu ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications 2 Insert a Bl
108. trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Handling Discs page 146 for instructions What should do if the drive tray does not open U Make sure your computer is on A Press the drive eject button on the computer or the disc drive eject button on the wireless keyboard A If both buttons do not work click Start and Computer right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject a If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive O Try restarting your computer lt 167 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot play a disc properly on my computer O Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label side facing toward you O Make sure the necessary program s is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions QO Ifa disc is dirty or damaged your computer will stop responding Follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see
109. u ray Disc media depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports lt 50 Using Your VAIO Computer PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD BD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD BD R 9 RE ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM DVD RW P P P P PR P P Pr PR PR5 PR 6 pR 3 4 R DL RAM Blu ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR PR pp PRE pR3 4 p 10 Combo Blu ray Disc P P P P PR P P P pr 2 PR PR5 PR S PR3 4 pp7 10 11 Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 4 Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge 4 Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting D
110. u ray Disc media into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired Blu ray Disc software to play the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with your software Copying Files to Blu ray Disc Media To copy files to a Blu ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications 2 Insert a Blu ray Disc media into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired Blu ray Disc burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with your Blu ray Disc burning software lt 56 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer is equipped with an HDMI INPUT port that enables you to connect a device with the HDMI output port such as a hard disk drive recorder and a video game player to the computer With the HDMI Input function the computer can receive the high definition video and sound outputs from the connected device and you can view and hear them on the computer without turning on your computer and starting Windows You cannot record the HDMI input such as a TV program displayed on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function To customize the display settings for the HDMI input change with the OSD menu See Changing the Display and Sound Settin
111. uter and select Manage 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the left pane The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on the center pane lt 158 N N 0 Troubleshooting System Security How can protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the McAfee Internet Security Suite software program current with the latest updates from McAfee Inc To download and install the latest security updates follow these steps 1 Click Start All Programs McAfee and McAfee SecurityCenter 2 Click the button located at the upper left corner of the window to update the software 3 Follow the on screen instructions to download updates See the help file included with your software program for more information lt 159 N N 0 Troubleshooting Networking What should do i
112. w do I change the sound output device page 180 On the Playback tab select the HDMI or S PDIF icon and click Properties Click the Advanced tab Select the sample rate and bit depth for example 48000 Hz 16 bit which the device supports Click OK a fF ON lt 181 gt AVAN 0 Troubleshooting How do output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S PDIF or HDMI compatible device To output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound from a disc through an S PDIF or HDMI compatible device connected to your computer follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Manage audio devices under Sound On the Playback tab select the optical out or HDMI icon and click Properties Click the Supported Formats tab Click to select the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes Click OK N Oo oO fF WON If the Dolby Digital or DTS output is connected to a device that does not support it the device will not play any sound In such a case cancel the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes lt 182 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting HDMI What should do if cannot change the volume with the Up Down buttons You cannot change the volume with the Up Down buttons while the computer input is selected Press the HDMI SELECT button on the right of the computer to switch the display input to the HDMI input A The HDMI SELECT indicator light HDMI SELECT button illuminates in green when the HDM
113. wer button may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if Windows does not start and a message appears when start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator light turns off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock and Caps lock indicators are unlit If both or either of the lights is lit press the Num Lk or Num Lock key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password lt 156 p N N 0 Troubleshooting What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Q Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Q Make sure you have installed the latest video driver A On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should do if cannot remember the power on password If you have forgotten the power on password contact VAIO Link to reset it A reset fee will be charged How can change the boot device order You can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order Follow these steps 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appea
114. with capacity of up to 16 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The CF CompactFlash memory card slot on your computer does not support any wireless communication cards lt 76 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a CF Memory Card Your computer is supplied with a slot protector in the CF CompactFlash memory card slot Remove the slot protector before you use the CF CompactFlash memory card slot Use care when inserting or removing the CF memory card from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot To insert a CF memory card Locate the CF CompactFlash memory card slot page 20 Push the CF memory card release button so that the release button pops out Push the CF memory card release button a second time so that the slot protector pops out 1 2 3 4 Gently take hold of the slot protector and pull it out of the slot 5 Hold the CF memory card with the arrow facing toward you and pointing toward the slot 6 Carefully slide the CF memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot lt 77 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Insert the CF CompactFlash memory card slot protector to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an CF memory card Before moving your computer be sure to insert the CF CompactFlash memory card slot protector into the slot If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and
115. with the VAIO Control Center for more information 2 Function keys Perform certain tasks The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of your computer screen Fn F5 Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen Fn F6 Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen When the HDMI input is selected you cannot use the Fn keys on the wireless keyboard to change the LCD brightness To change the brightness for the HDMI input see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons page 57 for the procedure 3 Disc drive eject button Ejects the optical disc from the drive 4 Sleep button Provides for the lower level of power consumption For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Mode page 117 5 Power indicator A green bar appears when the power switch is turned on Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on and off o lt 41 gt 7 Indicators eva Battery awa turns on while the AA batteries for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to d__4 when the batteries wear out El Num lock Turns on while in the Num Lock state A Caps lock Turns on while in the Caps Lock state ll Scroll lock Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state Y Connect Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard
116. y to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer DO ODODODDDDODO UU Size of file being exchanged Q Note that large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment A All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations O Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device This is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction lt 89 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Q The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values Re

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