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1. 7 Remove the memory module A Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released a 5 U 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 165 gt N N O 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 Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection 10 Replace the memory module compartment cover 11 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 12 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer AVAN LO lt 166 gt Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Amount of Memory To view the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 3 Click the System Information tab Double click the System Information folder 5 Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer lt lt 167 a VA O Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Scre
2. SONY User Guide Personal Computer VGN SZ400 Series NAO ONLO Contents Betore USC E E TAA S EEE oe T TAE E T A A E A T 6 DOCUMENTATION aeia a a 6 Ergonomic ConsideratioNS y mua 10 Getting Started sata a at 12 Locating Controls and Ports nicl ec a le A naa aliadas 13 About the Indicator Lights coccion ii lived dade A A dd EEEa aaia 19 Connecting a Power Source cccccccceseeeceneeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeaaeeeaeeegeaeeesaeeesaeeeseaeeseeaeesteaeeeeeeeeegaeeeseaeeeeeaeeseeaeeeies 21 Usma the Battery Packs 20 3 aaa A Ra Se ee a tee 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely apscesi nan aa aea der cnn nn c naar nc nn nn nana eaaa nn ren nn rana nar e aaia a 27 Using Your VAIO COMPU E ica nea 28 Wsingithe Keyboard macia A a 29 Usingthe Touch Pa e A te e hd 31 Using Special function Buttons oooococinnccnnnncccnncccnnnonnnnnnnn cnn cn rra carr 32 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera ccccccccceeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeesaeeecaeeeceaaeeeceeeesgeaeesgeeeseeeesecaeesseaeeeeiaeeeseaes 33 Using the Optical Disc Drive ooooonococonicocinocccconcncconcccnonoconnnnconnno eaaa aaa aa aa baa daea hdna Aaaaoi n n nena nn rn nnn anna 34 USING PG Cards dae E AEE ET sh atelitadywerthd EAAS 44 Using the ExpressCard Module ccccceceeeeeeeneeeeneeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeaeesecaeeeeeaaeeeeaaeeesaaeeesaaeeseaaeesaaeescaeesaaaeesseaeessiaeeetaes 47 Using the Memory Stick Media ooooccncccnnnccconncccconcccnona
3. To access Help and Support click Start and Help and Support A Manuals Specifications Here you will find the on screen User Guide warranty information other VAIO documents and system and software information for your computer Q VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials an escalation page containing support and contact information and various links to VAIO online support Web sites Q Backup amp Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system system software and your personal data Q Wireless amp Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing and access to wireless tutorials A Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony Q VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful o E a VA O Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments a Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral
4. lt 5 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Media Your computer supports the Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage For the latest information about the Memory Stick media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of September 2006 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick media with the MagicGate logo to use this feature lt q 52 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media There are two ways you can insert a Memory Stick media into your computer A Using the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot The Memory Stick media slot accommodates a small size Memory Stick media Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo media a Using the ExpressCard slot To insert a sta
5. To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before attaching it to the docking station Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 and the other end into an AC outlet 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC IN port 3 on the docking station 4 lt 78 Using Peripheral Devices 4 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer lt 79 gt N N O Using Peripheral Devices 5 Align the rear bottom corners and the left side of the computer with the guides on the docking station AJO Beben Using Peripheral Devices 6 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place 7 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not move your computer while attached to the docking station this may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units lt 81 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the Docking Station To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before disconnecting it from the docking station Be sure that no devices connected to the docking station are in use before disconnecting your computer Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station when the IN USE indicator is lit Disconnecting the compute
6. 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 AE lt 4 99 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i LINK Device Notes on connecting i LINK devices Q Your computer is equipped with an i LINK port which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy delete or edit files A The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK ports Q The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device A The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency A An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed A The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your software for more information
7. Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select a power plan The power scheme has been activated If necessary you can change advanced power settings Follow these steps 3 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan Click Change advanced power settings 5 Select the VAIO Power Management tab You can change the items in the list 6 Click OK lt 157 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer VAIO Power Management Viewer To start VAIO Power Management Viewer Click on the VAIO Power Management tab Alternatively you can use VAIO Central to start VAIO Power Management Viewer Double click the Power Management folder on the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window and then double click the VAIO Power Management Viewer icon For launching VAIO Central see Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 149 To change the power scheme Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list on VAIO Power Management Viewer To view performance with the power scheme modified with VAIO Power Management When both VAIO Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer are running VAIO Power Management Viewer shows performance with
8. N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Alternatively you can disconnect the computer from the docking station as follows 1 2 3 Click Start and Undock Computer Make sure that a message balloon appears and the IN USE indicator turns off and then lift the computer away from the docking station Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer A It is extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the docking station If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect the docking station completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter lt 85 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 Q 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on 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 IN a N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display not supplied to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or
9. VANTO lt 185 gt Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer completely enters Sleep or Hibernate mode To restore your computer to normal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart 3 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start OY This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 22 A Ifthe symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 224 or visit the Sony online support Web site WATS lt 186 gt Troubleshooting What should do if a message window notifying of incompatibility or improper
10. a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables EN D Y A da wg 1 ce n E SY Y ONLO aa Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you need first to set up the Bluetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon amp 3 on the taskbar and select Help from the menu Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off lt 73 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset not supplied will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet using instant messaging software For details on using the Bluetooth headset see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset To connect the headset with your computer 1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds to turn on the Bluetooth headset 2 Press and hold the volume buttons for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in red and green 3 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears and Add New Connection Wizard automatically starts 4 If the Add New Connection Wizard window does not
11. comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons A Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards AVAN LO ie Before Use Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well A Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness A Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor lt 12 gt N N 0 Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Before starting your computer for the first time do not conne
12. process and does not indicate a malfunction A Avoid rubbing the LCD screen This could damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen A Do not change the LCD screen orientation setting in the Tablet PC Settings window even when another option is available for selection as it may make your computer unstable Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of the change A Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen lid with the lid closed as it may make scratches on the LCD screen or soil the LCD screen lt 169 gt AVAN O Precautions On Using the Power Source Q See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model A Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder A You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Ooovovdno Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction l
13. 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Y our computer is equipped with either a Universal ExpressCard slot or an ExpressCard 34 slot for transferring data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54 mm wide module as shown below and the latter an ExpressCard 34 module only O ExpressCard 34 module O ExpressCard 54 module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot Hereinafter referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module lt 48 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting an ExpressCard Module Your computer is delivered with a slot protector in the ExpressCard slot Remove the slot protector before you use the slot for the first time 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 Push the ExpressCard slot protector to pop it out 2 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 3 Hold the ExpressCard module with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the ExpressCard slot 4 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module 1 into the slot until it clicks into place Do n
14. 7 Once completed click OK 8 Click Close lt 56 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media from the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot 1 2 3 Check that the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media indicator is off Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media lt 57 el N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards Your computer is delivered with the memory card adapter for the ExpressCard slot to support the following memory cards besides the ExpressCard module QO Standard size Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO A Secure Digital SD A MultiMediaCard MMC QO xD Picture Card The MagicGate feature of the Memory Stick media and the Memory Stick PRO media is not supported The copyright protection and high speed data transfer features of the SD memory card are not supported SD memory cards with capacity of over 2 GB such as SD High Capacity SDHC memory cards are not supported As for the Memory Stick PRO media only Sony branded me
15. Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard lt 66 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point not supplied for example the Sony Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that came with your access point NA lt 67 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 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard double click 44 E 2 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK Click Start and Control Panel Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet Click Manage wireless networks Click Add Follow the on screen in
16. E IAE evens 216 FIOPPY DISKS sal ita ali led 217 A A RN ek cee eT aie dee ees 218 AUTOVIA E AAA aa tn a te Be OG BONE Seat aie ieee 220 Memory Stick Media conoscan alada 221 Penphierals ts nite A O oel a E EN A EE aaia 222 DOCKING Sat A ARO vee teats a 223 Suppor Options a A A a A A AE A Ai 224 Sony Support Informati0N isise A A T nn nn nono nn nn nn nn RR RR RR RR RR E N RR RR R RR nn a aa 224 Program Support InformatiON ooccconncccnnnnccnnnccnnnnnnnn conc non cn nn rana nana 227 a 6 VA O Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation QU Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections setting up information etc A Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and owner information lt 7 gt AVAN O Before Use Non printed Documentation Q User Guide this manual Contains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems A S
17. Right click the printer icon and select Properties Click the Ports tab Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box Click OK This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel oa fF W DN lt 212 AVAN O Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer lt 213 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Mouse What should do if my computer does not recognize my mouse Q Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port QO Restart your computer with your mouse connected What should do if the pointer does not move when use my mouse Make sure another mouse is not connected Q Ifthe pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer Q If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart a If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning
18. Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears Click Settings and User Settings Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The User Settings window appears Click the Registrations tab Select the desired entry name from the list and click Export oO N Enter a file name and click Save Enter a password twice and click OK Click OK 0 N OO RA ONLO To import an entry 1 Q N on oOo RA Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears Click Settings and User Settings Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The User Settings window appears Click the Registrations tab Click Import Select an exported file and click Open Enter the password that you used for export and click OK Click OK lt 131 Customizing Your VAIO Computer lt 132 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the File Safe Feature With the File Safe feature you can create an encrypted archive to include a file or folder for protection against unauthorized access The encrypted archive can be decrypted or unlocked for included file folder access by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor or entering the backup password you specified for encryption To create a new encrypted archive to include a file or folder 1 Right click the desired file
19. Troubleshooting Internet What should do if my modem does not work Q Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the modem port on your computer and the wall jack Q Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone U Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct a Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible O Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line O Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Phone and Modem Options On the Modems tab check that your modem is listed a Ff WO DN On the Dialing Rules tab check the location information is correct VAIO MEA Troubleshooting Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 92 V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP do any of the following A Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise A If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with t
20. a disc may cause writing errors A Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the CD burning software QO Never affix an adhesive label to discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably A Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery pack is at least 50 percent charged A Make sure you use the same CD burning software to add data to a used disc Use of different CD burning software for additional data burning may cause a failure For example if you have a disc with data that you burned with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software use the Roxio Easy Media Creator software to add some data to the same disc lt 40 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should follow these recommendations A Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie QO Some CD players and computer s optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R or CD RW disc media QU Some DVD players and computer s optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM disc media OY Donot use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a DVD This may cause your computer to malfunction O Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before playing a disc A Some discs record
21. a projector Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as secondary screens On the Windows operating system you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors lt 87 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor either directly to your computer or via the optional docking station To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 If you want to connect a VGA monitor plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer or on the docking station 3 If you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable not supplied into the DVI D port on the docking station DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a type of DVI connector that supports only digital video signals no analog video signals It has 24 pins A DVI I connector Digital Visual Interface Integrated supports digital video and analog video signals It has 29 pins You can use a TFT DVI monitor only when your computer is in SPEED mode See Selecting Performance Modes page 104 for mode selection lt 88 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display th
22. 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 A Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work lt q 208 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank A Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Sleep mode press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 150 for more information Q Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on A If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 22 for more information A Ifthe display mode is set to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 29 for more information lt q 209 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why doesn t my screen display a video a If the external display is selected for the display output and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video pl
23. and select Eject from the shortcut menu A If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button A Try restarting your computer lt 205 gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if cannot play a disc properly on my computer Q Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with the label facing upward 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 On Handling Discs page 174 for instructions A If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following 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 Make sure the correct driver software is installed Follow these steps Click Start and Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click System Click Device Manager on the left pane The Devi
24. archive To lock the encrypted archive 1 Right click the desired archive and select Lock from the menu A For more information see the help file on the Protector Suite QL software lt 134 pp N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Application Launcher The application launcher feature is available on your computer for launching your preferred application executable file that is assigned to one of your fingers with the enrolled fingerprint Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can launch the assigned application simply by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor Assigning an Application to Your Finger To use the application launcher feature you must assign an application to the enrolled fingers in advance To assign an application to your finger 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Settings and User Settings 3 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The User Settings window appears Click the Applications tab 5 Click Add To add an assignment you need at least two enrolled fingers left unassigned To display the menu you need at least one enrolled finger kept unassigned 6 Select one of your enrolled fingers and assign an application and click OK MIO pans x Customizing Your VAIO Computer Launching an Application with Your Finger S
25. computer screen to turn off Change the originally selected VAIO s screen saver lt 188 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting How can change the boot device order You can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order Follow these steps 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the lt or gt key to select Boot Press the 4 or Y key to select the drive of which boot device order you want to change 5 Press the key or the Shift keys to change the boot device order Your computer will boot from the drive with the highest boot device order 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 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 lt 189 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting System Security This section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential threats to the computer s security How can protect my computer against security threats such as viruses The Microsoft Windows
26. computer to malfunction Bo If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program lt 36 p Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs 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 PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD ROM cD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW DL DL RAM DVD RW R DL RAM P P P P PR P P Pri PR PR PR 6 pR 3 4 DVD RW P P P P PR P P Pri PR PR pR Supporting DVD R DL CD RW DVD ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P DVD ROM P P P P P P P P P P P a Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 2 Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 3 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge 4 Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported Writing dat
27. connected to the network with the default settings When your computer is attached to the optional docking station you need to select which network Ethernet port to use Follow the on screen instructions lt 102 gt Using Peripheral Devices Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port I lt 103 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Selecting Performance Modes page 104 Setting the Password page 105 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 116 Using Trusted Platform Module TPM page 142 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 149 Using the Power Saving Modes page 150 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 155 Protecting the Hard Disk page 158 Ooovovovovdo VAIO lt 104 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance
28. electromagnetic interference from the environment Why does the message requesting authentication appear The target Bluetooth enabled device is requesting connection authentication Mutual authentication is required to enable Bluetooth communications with this device Why can t connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth functionality For more details see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software lt 203 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Can use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth functionality on the computer is permitted Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device by specifying its IP address on a Personal Area Network PAN The Bluetooth utility software uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP to assign IP addresses to active wireless devices If you specify a fixed IP address for the device to which you want to connect the utility cannot assign a dynamic IP address to the device and fails Do not specify IP addresses when using a PAN Why can t use the Bluetooth functionality when log onto my computer as a user with a
29. from the set lt 171 gt VA O Precautions Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur A Do not use cut or damaged connection cables A If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 224 or visit the Sony online support Web site Q Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer A To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly A Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause the screen to malfunction To open the computer hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with the other To carry the computer make sure to hold the computer with both hands y 7 a a rs O Use a carrying case specially designed to carry your computer lt 172 gt AVAN O Precautions On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera A Do not touch the front mirror plate over the lens of the built in MOTION EYE camera as it may make scratches on the
30. indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively you can click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Hibernate to place the computer to Hibernate mode To return to Normal mode Press the power button The computer returns to its previous state If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically lt 154 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer A If you do not use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or resuming When your computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode You can use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid This power resuming preference will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 149 Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off lt 155 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Managing Power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you
31. label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Ooovoovoovdo Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun QO Direct sunlight A High humidity QO Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing the media When using the Memory Stick Duo media do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to the Memory Stick Duo media Exerting pressure on the media may damage internal components Ooo vo lt lt 178 gt VA O Precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time However it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the internal safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power i
32. of the finger to the fingertip Swipe your finger perpendicularly across the fingerprint sensor Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to scan your fingerprint UOODOO It may be hard to enroll or recognize your fingerprint if your finger is dry or wet wrinkled injured Ooo vo dirty The soiled fingerprint sensor may cause poor recognition performance Q Wipe off the fingerprint sensor regularly with a soft cloth Q Use a lens cleaning cloth when the fingerprint sensor is extremely soiled Q Blow off dust with an air blower or a soft brush lt 119 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Enrolling a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication functionality you must enroll your fingerprint s in your computer A Set the Windows password on your computer before enrollment See Adding the Windows Password page 114 for the detailed instructions To enroll a fingerprint Up to 10 fingerprints can be enrolled for each user and up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled for logging onto your system using the Power on Security feature You can also select the finger of which fingerprint you want to use for the Power on Security feature later 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears Click Fingerprints and Initialize Read the license agreement select A
33. operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Click Start All Programs Norton Internet Security and Norton Internet Security 2 Click the item to update the software on the left pane 3 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates lt 190 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Battery How do find the battery charging status See Charging the Battery Pack page 24 When is my computer using AC power When your computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should recharge the battery pack A When the battery level falls below 10 percent Q When both the battery and power indicators blink A When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When sho
34. or folder and select Add to new encrypted archive 2 Enter the archive name and the backup password and click OK The encryption process starts and a message will appear upon completion 3 Select Delete original files or Keep original files depending on whether you want to remove or retain the original file or folder The archive extension will be uea for the archive including encrypted multiple files or folders or ueaf for the archive including a single encrypted file To add a file or folder to the existing encrypted archive 1 Right click the desired file or folder and select Add to existing encrypted archive 2 Select the archive uea to which you want add the file or folder and click Open 3 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The process to add the file or folder to the archive starts and a message will appear upon completion 4 Select Delete original files or Keep original files depending on whether you want to remove or retain the original file or folder If the archive is unlocked you can add files and folders to the archive by simple drag and drop operations lt 133 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer To unlock the encrypted archive 1 Right click the desired archive and select Unlock from the menu 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor A Unlocking the archive enables you to access the files or folders included in the
35. page 227 lt j 238 gt N N 0 Support Options VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 Xdrive America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the screen For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 O 2007 Sony Corporation
36. plate and such scratches will appear on the captured images Q Do not let the direct sunlight get into the scope of the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause a malfunction of the camera Q The built in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port Q Clean the front mirror plate over the lens of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the lens is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the plate as it is force sensitive lt q 173 gt VA O Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks a a a a O Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with an adhesive label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk 174 pp VA O Precautions On Handling Discs A Do not touch the surface of the disc QO Do not drop or bend the disc A Fingerprints and d
37. possible Unless your external display is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard you cannot play or view the contents of copyright protected Blu ray Discs Some contents may restrict video output to be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at all lt is strongly recommended that digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality a 39 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc A Use only Sony Value added software when writing to CD DVD media e g Click to DVD Other software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result A To make data on a disc readable on the optical disc drive you need to close the session before you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software A Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Q Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc O Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Q Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction A When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Q Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of
38. remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information lt 46 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove a PC Card Z To remove a PC Card when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears A Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Click OK Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window al Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out o ON 0 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pops out 10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot 11 If the PC Card release button is still out push it back in all the way to the end lt 417 gt N N
39. standard user account The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode If the device to which you want to connect supports Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User mode only you cannot establish a connection from your computer Why can t use the Bluetooth utility software when switch a user If you switch a user without logging off from your system the Bluetooth utility software will not work successfully Make sure to log off before switching a user To log off from your system click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Log Off lt 204 p N N 0 Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when try to read a disc The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see On Handling Discs page 174 for instructions on how to clean it What should do if the drive tray does not open U Make sure your computer is on QO Press the drive eject button Q If the drive eject button does not work click Start and Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon
40. the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Password and press the Enter key 5 Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key leaving everything else blank 6 Press the Enter key when the success message appears 7 Press the Esc key 8 Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 114 pp N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Windows Password The Windows password comes in handy when you have to share a single computer with other people By setting the Windows password you can protect your user account from unauthorized access Entry of the Windows password will be prompted after you select your user account Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people if you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 116 To add the Windows password Click Start and Control Panel Click the User Accounts and Family Safety icon Click the User Accounts icon Cli
41. will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp A For users in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com lt lt 232 gt N N 0 Support Options MobiTv MobiTV Inc QA For users in USA and Canada Web site http www mobitv com support support php Netscape Browser America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http browser netscape com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www symantec com techsupp PenPlus for VAIO PC Sony Electronics Inc PenPlus for VAIO PC will allow you to write or draw directly on the screen with the stylus or create sticky note reminders For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 lt q 233 p gt N N 0 Support Options Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor that comes with your computer Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon fast user switching file encryption registering forms and more For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 Quickbooks Free Starter Edition Intuit Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web sit
42. write protected or disable the write protect feature lt 218 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting PC Cards What should do if my PC Card does not work a a a Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly See Inserting a PC Card page 44 for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card If your PC Card which worked normally before does not work you may need to install the most recent driver software Follow these steps 1 2 3 4 al Click Start and Control Panel Click System and Maintenance Click System Click Device Manager on the left pane The Device Manager window appears Double click the device name for the PC Card to display the properties window Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver VAIO lt 219 gt Troubleshooting Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot your computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart the computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Q Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a PC Card page 44 for more information Q You may not be able to use some PC Card
43. 6 for the procedure VAIO lt 215 gt gt Troubleshooting Touch Pad What should do if the touch pad does not work a DOODODOUO You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Touch Pad page 31 Make sure that a mouse is not connected to your computer If the pointer does not move while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data VAN Lo lt 216 gt Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong The language layout of your computer s keyboard is labeled on the packaging box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What shoul
44. A In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 A In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 A In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 A In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 511 6100 A In Chile Sony answers 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 QO In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 A In Panama 800 2050 A In Brazil 11 3677 1080 lt j 227 gt N N 0 Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Contacts for Sony software products are listed below A For users in USA Web site http esupport sony com EN VAIO Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 A For users in Canada Web site http Avww sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 QO For users in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO QO For users in Brazil Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 228 gt N N 0 Support Options America Online Dial Up America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www aol
45. Bluetooth devices closer to each other A Ifthe device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer A Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information lt lt 202 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow A The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices on the radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other A The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether A Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected A Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected A Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to
46. Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values A The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies A As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered lt 7 gt N N 0 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
47. Microphone jack page 94 Headphones jack page 85 Air vents i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 99 Monitor VGA port page 87 PC Card slot page 44 PC Card release button page 46 Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media indicator page 19 Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot page 52 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities co 00 N o gt en le ea ro 2 ao o h YN D o 0 Air vents 1 Docking station connector page 77 2 5 oy y il U S IN Bottom About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights Indicator lt 19 3B Getting Started Functions Power llluminates when the power of the computer is on blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off Battery llluminates when the computer is using battery power blinks when the battery pack is running out of power and double blinks when the battery pack is charging Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo a slot Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this
48. Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch 1 to select a performance mode for lower power consumption or faster performance Once you have changed the performance mode with the performance selector switch you must restart your computer to place it into the selected mode A window appears to prompt you for computer restart STAMINA SPEED OFF WIRELESS ON Mm Caml QO STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator to conserve battery power Q SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to provide faster performance You can find the current performance mode by the lit indicator on either side of the performance selector switch lt 105 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password In addition to the Windows password you can use BIOS functions to set two types of passwords to protect your computer power on password and hard disk password Once you have set the power on password you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password will allow you to protect the computer from unauthorized access The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your hard disk If you set the hard disk password no other users will be able to access the data without knowing the password even if the hard disk is installed in another computer Adding the Power on Password Th
49. Q Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of LINK compatible PC peripherals for example an HDD or a CD RW drive before you connect them to your computer lt 100 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder 1 Plug one end of an i LINK cable 1 not supplied into the i LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camcorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software Ln On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK connection al 101 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network LAN You can connect your computer to 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T type networks with an Ethernet network cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied to the network Ethernet port on the computer or the optional docking station and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Available only via the network Ethernet port on the optional docking station Your computer can be
50. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 VAIO HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your hard disk against shock hazards For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 lt j 237 gt N N 0 Support Options VAIO Media software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares about your VAIO personal computer The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your machine includes For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 VAIO Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Touch Launcher allows you to run an application program or change the sound display settings with the buttons on the launcher window For contacts about the software see Program Support Information
51. a to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording lt 37 gt Using Your VAIO Computer PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD Video Music CD CD R DVD DVD BD DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD R DVD BD R Y ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM REO Blu ray P P P P PR8 P P P Pr PR PRO pR PR3 PR7 Disc Drive r Supports writing data to BD R Version 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE Version 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB The Blu ray Disc drive on your computer does not support BD RE Version 1 0 discs and Blu ray cartridge discs 8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported on models with the Blu ray Disc drive 9 BD R stands for Blu ray Disc Recordable in Version 1 1 format 10 BD RE stands for Blu ray Disc Rewritable in Version 2 1 format This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications CD Standard A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio
52. ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home A If the wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected A If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer wireless LAN equipment Y lt 65 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point ad hoc You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth which is used for the IEEE 802 11a standard on ad hoc networks 1 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up On models that support the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 1 1a b g standard double click 44 E 2 on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 2 Click Start and Control Panel 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 5 Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next Follow the on screen instructions Seethe online Specifications to see whether your model supports the
53. and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 92 for more information AJO noses Using Peripheral Devices To select a display When using the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator STAMINA mode 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Ln You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Before turning on your computer turn on the peripheral devices When using the NVIDIA video controller SPEED mode Click Start and Control Panel Click Additional Options Click NVIDIA Control Panel Click Display Click Change Display Configuration ooh wn Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings ay For selecting a video controller see Selecting Performance Modes page 104 lt 92 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 an external display attached to the monitor VGA port your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to th
54. appear click New Connection The Add New Connection Wizard window appears 5 Select Express Mode Recommended and then click Next The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists available devices if any 6 Select the device name for your Bluetooth headset and then click Next The Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Security window appears when a connection is established 7 Enter 0000 for Bluetooth Passkey PIN and then click OK 8 Click Next The headset icon appears in the Bluetooth Settings window 9 Right click the icon and select Connect from the menu lt 74 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon 4 on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears Right click the headset icon and select Disconnect from the menu Click Yes lt 75 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting a Docking Station page 76 Connecting External Speakers page 85 Connecting an External Display page 86 Selecting Display Modes page 90 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 92 Connecting an External Microphone page 94 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 95 Connecting a Printer page 98 Connecting an LINK Device page 99 Connecting to a N
55. ard disk Make sure to write down the master password and keep it safe and private from other people If you have set the hard disk password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 116 lt 111 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the hard disk 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 If you have set the power on password enter your power on password for Enter Password 3 Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key 5 Select Continue on the warning screen and press the Enter key Enter the master password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 7 Enter the user password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 8 Atthe confirmation prompt press the Enter key 9 Press the Esc key 10 Press the or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then pres
56. as been initialized A The EFS functionality has been enabled in user initialization process With the default settings the files in the folders below cannot be encrypted because they have system attributes Do not change the system attributes of the files in the folders below The following folders are invisible by default UA Folders containing basic user keys and others C lt username gt All Users Infineon TPM Software 2 0 BackupData C lt username gt All Users Infineon TPM Software 2 0 PlatformKeyData C lt username gt All Users Infineon TPM Software 2 0 RestoreData C lt username gt All Users is a shortcut to C ProgramData C lt username gt lt account gt AppData Roaming Infineon TPM Software 2 0 UserKeyData UNIO oca Customizing Your VAIO Computer A Do not encrypt the following archive backup or token files There will be no way to restore them if you carelessly encrypt them Sony assumes no liabilities for any troubles and damages arising out of your careless encryption of the following files and folders including them U Automatic backup file Default file name SPSystemBackup xml Default path None Clicking Browse displays the lt userfolder gt Documents Security Platform window Q Storage folder for automatic backup data Default file name SPSystemBackup The folder is created as the subfolder for the SPSystemBackup xml file A Token file for decryption Default file name SPEmRecToken xml Default
57. ase Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position 11 Ma 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place lt 23 gt N N 0 Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer Ln When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries lt 24 gt N N 0 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery pack the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges When the battery pack is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery pack is running out of power Double blinks The battery pack is charging Off The computer is using AC power lt 25 gt N N 0 Getting Started aN When the battery pack is running out of power both the battery an
58. at includes built in speakers and a microphone directly to your computer or via the optional docking station To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 on the computer or on the docking station 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 Q on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 on the computer sab AVAN LO a Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector directly to your computer or via the optional docking station To connect a projector 1 2 3 4 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet Plug an RGB signal cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 O on the computer or on the docking station Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 Q Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 lt 90 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display desktop monitor etc is connected to your computer If you want to work on your computer screen
59. ayback change the display output to the computer screen and then restart video playback See Selecting Display Modes page 90 Alternatively you can press the Fn F7 keys to change the display output See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 29 for more information a The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In this case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution You can confirm the value of the total available graphics memory and video memory Right click on the desktop select Personalize from the shortcut menu and click Display Settings Advanced Settings and the Adaptor tab The value may be displayed differently from the actual memory on your computer What should do if my screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen lt lt 210 N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if the external display stays blank If you cannot change the display output with the Fn F7 keys you need to change the settings for the external display with VAIO Central To change the settings launch the VAIO Central click the System Information tab and select the
60. bject This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A Ifthe problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality Q The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light A A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise Q If the front mirror plate over the lens is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the lens See On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 172 Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions A The effect settings on your software application may have caused dropped frames See the help file on your software application for more information A There may be more software applications running than your computer can handle Exit the applications that you are not currently using AU The power management function of your computer may have been activated Check the CPU performance lt 193 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Why does movie playback show dropped frames when my computer is running on the battery The battery pack is running out of power Connect your computer to an AC power source Why do the images captured by the built in MOTION EYE camera flicker This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the pointing direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images In
61. cable 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port i on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 la a Se 1 Ln Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet The Connect to the Internet window appears 3 Click Dial up Follow the on screen instructions lt 61 a 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 functionality communicate freely with each other through a network A WLAN is a network in which a user can connect to a local area network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information Internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting
62. ccept the terms of the License Agreement and click OK The Welcome window appears 4 Click Next The Finish window appears 5 Make sure that Enrollment to the hard disk is selected and click Finish Your computer does not support a biometric device VAIO lt 120 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer 6 Click Next The Password window appears A If the Windows password is not set on your computer password registration will be prompted 1 Click Yes on the prompt window 2 Enter your password twice and click OK 7 Enter the Windows password and click Next The Enrollment Hints window appears 8 Select the Run interactive tutorial check box and click Next The Fingerprint Tutorial window appears 9 Read the tutorial information and click Next lt 121 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer 10 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor four times to perform a swipe test and then click Next The Enrollment window appears j Enrollment es User s Fingers f Enrollment is the process of creating fingerprint samples identifying the user Click a gt a button above a finger to start enrollment E FT 2050 Co A See To scan a fingerprint page 123 for the scan procedure Swipe the same finger for the swipe test If you fail a swipe test four times click Try again and perform the swipe test again VAIO connie x Customizing Your VAIO Computer 11 Click a button above a finger of whic
63. ce 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 BONS WACO lt 206 P gt Troubleshooting 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 can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction QO If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive Q If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Q Make sure your computer is running on AC power supply and try the disc again VANO lt 207 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot write data to CD media Q Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver QO 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
64. ck Create a password for your account under Make changes to your account In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter the password for your account Click Create password oa kr WO ND A See Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password ONLO Changing Removing the Windows Password To change the Windows password NO oO fF WN Click Start and Control Panel Click the User Accounts and Family Safety icon Click the User Accounts icon Click Change your password In the Current password field enter your current password In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter a new password Click Change password To remove the Windows password oa fF wWN Click Start and Control Panel Click the User Accounts and Family Safety icon Click the User Accounts icon Click Remove my password In the Current password field enter the current password that you want to remove Click Remove password al 115 Customizing Your VAIO Computer UNIO Comode el Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer may be equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with additional convenience A small horizontal bar located between the left and right touch pad buttons is the sensor of the fingerprint reader and will be referred to as the fingerprint sensor hereinafter See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with t
65. ck media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media lt 54 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in the factory default setting and is ready for use If you want to reformat the media with your computer follow these steps Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media Avoid accidental erasure of your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause a malfunction Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window Right click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format Click Restore device defaults kh O N The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do not select NTFS from the File system drop down list ay The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options 5 Click Start VAN TC Sonne Using Your VAIO Computer 6 At the confirmation prompt click OK The formatting process starts It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media
66. com AOL Music Now America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www premiumservices aol com AOL Explorer America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http help aol com help lt 229 gt N N 0 Support Options AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www aim com Ask Search Assistant IAC Search amp Media Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 Ask Toolbar IAC Search amp Media Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 Bluetooth Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 Cingular Connection Manager Cingular Wireless For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 lt 230 gt N N 0 Support Options Click to DVD software Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more yo
67. configuration U Make sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the hard disk before sending your computer for repair The hard disk may be initialized and returned after the repair work and in such a case you will not be able to restore the data on the hard disk using the backup copies of the emergency recovery archive file emergency recovery token file password reset token file and personal secret file lt 143 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer U Make sure you set up the automatic backup operations after completing the TPM initialization wizard If the window containing the Run automatic backup now check box is displayed after the setup select the check box and update the backup files The restore process using the backup files may fail if you do not set up the automatic backup operations A The maintenance and management of TPM protected data must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management lt 144 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Important Notice A Do not encrypt files containing keys to be used for encryption and folders including such files Encrypting the files in the folders containing basic user keys and others using the Encrypting File System EFS will disable you to launch your TPM software and decrypt the encrypted data in the following cases A The TPM software has been installed A The platform h
68. control item for the external display and then cancel the check box for enabling the automatic function to select the external display for the output Then try the Fn F7 keys to change the display output How do run Windows Aero This Q 4 A entry applies to selected models only To run Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options The Appearance Settings window appears Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab 5 Click OK a 211 N N 0 Troubleshooting Printing What should do if cannot print a document Q Make sure your printer is on and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and computer Q Make sure your printer is compatible with the Windows operating system installed on your computer A You may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information A If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the computer A 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
69. crypt your data to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group TCG and also called security chips See the online Specifications to find whether your model is equipped with the TPM Precautions on Using the TPM A Although your computer is provided with the latest TPM security functions these functions do not assure complete protection of your data and hardware Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of the functions A After you have installed the Infineon TPM Professional Package you need to set a few TPM passwords on your computer Without these passwords you will not be able to restore any TPM protected data Make sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people U Make sure to make backup copies of the latest emergency recovery archive file emergency recovery token file password reset token file and personal secret file and keep them safe and private from other people before sending your computer for repair The data stored in the TPM that is embedded on the motherboard may be lost or corrupted during the course of repair A During the course of repair the TPM may be replaced even if there are no problems with the modules In such a case use the backup copies of the emergency recovery archive file emergency recovery token file password reset token file and personal secret file to restore the TPM
70. ct any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer Make sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturer s instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 13 About the Indicator Lights page 19 Connecting a Power Source page 21 Using the Battery Pack page 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 27 DO0ODODODO lt 13 N N 0 Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Please note that the illustrations in this manual may not necessarily apply to your model Front Built in MOTION EYE camera page 33 Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 19 Built in microphone monaural LCD screen page 168 Built in speakers stereo Keyboard page 29 Touch pad page 31 Fingerprint sensor page 116 On selected models only al o a a oo N SPEE D OFF al ON CUIT 1 Power indicator page 19 al ke oo N gt er a eo o _ Battery indicator
71. d I do if cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator is off If the Num lock indicator is on press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters lt 217 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 LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port a fF ON Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should do if cannot write data to a floppy disk Q Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive A Ifthe disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not
72. d power indicator lights blink Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Sleep or Hibernate If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet lt 26 N N 0 Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack You may lose data if you remove the bat
73. dia is recommended to use with the adapter Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as of September 2006 However not all memory card media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility lt 58 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card to the memory card adapter 1 Insert any one of the memory cards 2 to the memory card adapter 1 Make sure to insert a memory card into the memory card adapter in the correct direction to avoid possible damage to the memory card adapter 2 See Inserting an ExpressCard Module page 48 to insert the memory card adapter into the ExpressCard slot lt 59 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a Memory Card To remove a memory card from the memory card adapter See Removing an ExpressCard Module page 50 to remove the memory card adapter from the ExpressCard slot Then firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card and carefully pull it out of the memory card adapter lt 60 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable not supplied Once you have set up your telephone cable connection you re ready to connect to the Internet To connect a telephone
74. e 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 A See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device A Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all QU USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of the distribution of power We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub lt j 223 gt gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Docking Station Why can t use my TFT DVI monitor connected to the DVI D port The DVI D port on the docking station is disabled when your computer is in STAMINA mode Change the performance mode to SPEED mode and restart the computer See Selecting Performance Modes page 104 for mode selection What should do if an error message appears when press the UNDOCK button or select Undock Computer from the Start menu O When any device inserted or connected to the docking station is in use you cannot disconnect your computer from the docking station Save unsaved data exit applications using such devices and then try again If the above does not work shut down your computer and disconnect it from the docking station U Make sure to return to the original log on user before disconnecting your computer from the docking station An attem
75. e http www intuit com support quicken Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Suite Sonic Solutions Q For users in USA and Canada Web site http support sonic com SmartWi Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components Wireless LAN Wireless WAN and Bluetooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 lt q 234 gt N N 0 Support Options SonicStage software Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software supports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CDs DVDs or audio files in WAV format For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 System Mechanic 6 iolo technologies LLC A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www iolo com contactus cfm Trend Micro Anti Spyware Trend Micro Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http kb trendmicro com search default a
76. e online documentation for detailed information To open the documentation click Start All Programs Infineon Security Platform Solution and Help The maintenance and management of TPM protected data must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management After completing the TPM initialization wizard be sure to follow these steps to set up the automatic backup operations 1 Right click the TPM icon on the taskbar and select Manage Security Platform with the Windows logo from the menu 2 Click the Backup tab and Configure 3 Specify the settings such as the time to initiate the automatic backup operations If the window containing the Run automatic backup now check box is displayed after the setup select the check box and update the backup files The restore process using the backup files may fail if you do not set up the automatic backup operations lt q 149 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central The VAIO Central utility allows you to consult system information and specify preferences for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears Click the System Information tab Select the desired control item and change the settings Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control item
77. e other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Z Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not divide one single window on two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display lt 93 p N N O Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode When using the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator STAMINA mode 1 2 3 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings When using the NVIDIA video controller SPEED mode ooh wn Click Start and Control Panel Click Additional Options Click NVIDIA Control Panel Click Display Click Change Display Configuration Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings For selecting a video controller see Selecting Performance Modes page 104 You can also change one of the S button assignments to activate the Mult
78. e power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on password machine password and user password The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for other 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 Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset If you have set the power on password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 116 VANTO lt 106 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
79. ector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Settings and Power on Security The Power on Security window appears The Power on Security option is not displayed if you have not set the power on and hard disk passwords in advance 3 Select the Enable power on security using fingerprints check box and click OK Click Fingerprint and Enroll or Edit Fingerprints The Welcome window appears 5 Click Next Enter the Windows password and click Next 7 Click to cancel the Run interactive tutorial check box and click Next The Power on Security message box appears if the power on fingerprint security memory is not full 8 Click a button above the finger of which fingerprint you want to use for the Power on Security feature and Next Ln If the Power on Security memory contains the enrolled fingerprints no buttons are displayed on the Power on row 9 Click Finish AVAN LO lt 127 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer To log onto the system using the Power on Security feature 1 Turn on the computer The authentication window appears following the VAIO logo 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor Windows launches A Alternatively you can press the Esc key and enter your password on the keyboard Up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled for logging onto your system using the Power on Security feature To exclude fingerprints from authentication wi
80. ed at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Q Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is playing a DVD A Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code of your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on your computer You can change the DVD region code only a limited number of times When you have exceeded this number the drive s DVD region code is permanently assigned and you will not be able to change it again Reconfiguring your computer does not reset this count If you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD or WinDVD BD software is running restart the software or eject the disc and re insert it to make the new setting effective m 41 p N N 10 Using Your VAIO Computer A When you are playing a DVD video or audio and you want to remove a USB device such as USB compatible speakers make sure you stop the DVD first Removing a USB compatible device during DVD video or audio playback may cause a malfunction lt 42 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Inserta disc into the
81. eless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when change the encryption key Two computers with built in wireless LAN may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches lt 200 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer Q Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth functionality enabled A If the Bluetooth indicator is off turn on the WIRELESS switch A You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when your computer is in a power saving mode Return to Normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch A Your computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer discover other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth utility software or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should do if cannot find the Bluetooth device with which want to communicate A Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more inf
82. en page 168 On Using the Power Source page 169 On Handling Your Computer page 170 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 172 On Handling Floppy Disks page 173 On Handling Discs page 174 On Using the Battery Pack page 175 On Using Headphones page 176 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 177 On Handling the Hard Disk page 178 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter page 179 OoovoUOOODOCOCCOD lt 168 gt AVAN O Precautions On 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 LCD screen or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Q Using your computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the LCD screen This is 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 in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images A The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction A The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing
83. en the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the or gt key to select TPM State and then select Enabled for Change TPM State Press the lt or gt key to select Exit and then Exit Setup and press the Enter key 5 After your system restarts click Execute in the Physical Presence Operations window Before enabling the TPM make sure to set the power on and hard disk passwords to protect against unauthorized modification of the TPM configuration If the TPM is enabled it will take longer before the VAIO logo appears due to security checks at computer startup You can also disable the TPM and clear the TPM configuration on the BIOS setup screen Note that you will not be able to access any TPM protected data if you clear the TPM ownership Before clearing the TPM configuration make sure to make backup copies of the TPM protected data i lt 148 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme txt in the C Infineon Readme folder Then double click C Infineon setup exe to install the package To install this package you must have administrator rights on the computer You need to set a few passwords while installing Infineon TPM Professional Package Without these passwords you will not be able to restore any TPM protected data or backup files Be sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people Initializing and configuring the TPM See th
84. er Logging onto Windows 1 2 3 Wait until a message TPM Cryptography in progress closes on the Windows log on screen Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor Enter the PIN if you set it Windows launches You can log onto your user account just by swiping the finger with the enrolled fingerprint even if your computer is shared by multiple users VAIO conan x Customizing Your VAIO Computer Erasing the Enrolled Fingerprints Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your hard disk To erase the enrolled fingerprints 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 Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab Press the Y key to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key The fingerprint data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor is erased automatically after your system restarts lt lt 142 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Trusted Platform Module TPM Trusted Platform Module TPM is embedded in selected models and provides your computer with basic security functions In combination with the TPM you can encrypt and de
85. eres with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Q Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 197 to change the settings lt 199 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting How do avoid data transfer interruptions Q When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact Change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information Oooo Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 197 to change the settings What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices A If you are using a wir
86. etwork LAN page 101 COvUoUOOdODODODODA lt 76 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer and an external display A docking station is not supplied with your computer and is available as an optional accessory Locating Ports on the Docking Station Back DC IN indicator IN USE llluminates when the docking station is powered IN USE indicator page 81 UNDOCK button page 81 DC IN port page 77 Network Ethernet port 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 101 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 95 DVI D port page 87 MONITOR VGA port page 87 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 95 Supports high full low speeds en S l ro o eo N o alt 4 5 6 7 8 9 The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions lt 77 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the Docking Station When your computer has no battery pack installed do not attach the computer to the docking station To attach your computer to the docking station
87. h fingerprint you want to enroll 12 Swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor three times 13 Click Finish 14 Click Close Z To enroll more fingerprints repeat steps 11 and 12 above It is recommended you enroll more than two fingerprints To add or edit fingerprints 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Fingerprints and Enroll or Edit Fingerprints The Welcome window appears 3 Click Next Enter the Windows password and click Next You can substitute fingerprint authentication for the Windows password entry Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor 5 Goto step 8 in To enroll a fingerprint page 119 and follow the rest of the procedures Z To add a fingerprint click a button above a finger of which fingerprint you have not yet enrolled in step 11 in To enroll a fingerprint page 119 To change the enrolled fingerprint click a button above a finger with the enrolled fingerprint remove the fingerprint and enroll the desired fingerprint again lt 123 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer To scan a fingerprint 1 Place the top joint of your finger on the fingerprint sensor 1 lt 124 pp Customizing Your VAIO Computer AVANT TC Place your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor Scan your fingerprint from the top joint of t
88. he fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems A If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experiencing technical problems A If you have a second telephone line try connecting the modem to that line lt 197 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Networking What should do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point A Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Q Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the Wireless LAN indicator is lit on your computer Q 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 Q Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure To change the settings follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change Plan Settings under the current power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options window appears Select the Advanced settings
89. he finger to the fingertip Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Fingerprint enrollment may fail if you move your finger too fast or too slow Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to swipe your finger across the sensor lt 125 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Logging Onto Your System To use the fingerprint authentication functionality in place of password entry to log onto your system you need to set the power on hard disk and Windows passwords and configure your computer for fingerprint authentication For setting the power on hard disk and Windows passwords see Setting the Password page 105 To log onto Windows If your fingerprints are enrolled for your user account you will be able to substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging onto Windows 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log on window appears Windows launches You can log onto your user account just by swiping the finger with the enrolled fingerprint even if your computer is shared by multiple users 126 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer To enable the Power on Security feature If your fingerprints are enrolled for the power on password or hard disk password you will be able to substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer 1 Click Start All Programs Prot
90. he fingerprint sensor Once you have registered your fingerprint s the fingerprint authentication functionality offers A A substitute for password entry You can log onto your password protected system without entering the power on hard disk and Windows passwords If you share a computer with other people you can skip user selection as well Q Quick Web site access Once you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for Web sites in the password bank you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering required information and access the password protected Web sites Q Access to the data in the encrypted locked archive You can unlock encrypted archives that you created with the File Safe feature to access the files and folders in the archive by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor or entering the backup password you specified encryption QO Quick application access Once you have assigned an application to your finger you can then swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor to launch the assigned application lt 117 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Precautions on Using Fingerprint Authentication a The fingerprint authentication technology does not assure complete user authentication or complete protection of your data and hardware Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the fingerprint sensor A The f
91. hnology EY llluminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled Wireless LAN llluminates when the wireless LAN function is running Wireless WAN llluminates when the wireless WAN function is enabled On selected models only lt 21 N N 0 Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer Using the AC Adapter A Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer or on the optional docking station p O na 1 2 4 The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter Ln To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible Ifyou do not use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 153 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming lt 22 gt N N 0 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purch
92. indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Built in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Optical disc drive llluminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc When the indicator is off the optical disc is not being used STAMINA mode llluminates when the computer is in STAMINA mode to conserve battery power SPEED mode llluminates when the computer is in SPEED mode to provide faster performance Hard disk drive O when this indicator is on Num lock Caps lock The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off llluminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad Caps lock indicator is off Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the lt 20 gt Getting Started Indicator Functions Scroll lock E Press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Bluetooth tec
93. ingerprint recognition rate depends on your operating conditions and varies among individuals as well Q Be sure to make a backup copy of the data stored on the hard disk especially in the encrypted archives created with the File Safe feature before sending your computer for repair Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss or modification of your data that might have occurred during the course of repair A Incase the hard disk has to be initialized for example after the repair work the fingerprint templates will be lost You will have to enroll them all over again Q The maintenance and management of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management A When enrolling your fingerprint s keep the following in mind A Enroll more than one fingerprint in case of inability to recognize the fingerprint due to injury OY You may not be able to enroll your fingerprint s due to some biological factors A Up to 10 fingerprints can be enrolled per person Note that up to 21 fingerprints can be enrolled for logging onto your system using the Power on Security feature UNIO onder Customizing Your VAIO Computer a a When swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor keep the following in mind O Place your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor Scan your fingerprint from the top joint
94. installation of the battery pack appears and my computer enters Hibernate mode Q This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack page 22 Q If the symptom persists after performing the above it means the installed battery pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 224 or visit the Sony online support Web site Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What should I do if Windows does not start showing a message when I start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively again the System Disabled message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password Whe
95. iple Monitors mode with the corresponding S button To change the S button assignments press and hold any S button to display the window for changing the assignment For details on the S buttons see Using Special function Buttons page 32 Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode AVAN KO peice Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat over the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone not supplied To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use lt 95 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following A When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports A Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse not supplied 3 3 Y po 3 0 h AVAN LO ma Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Di
96. material on the other side Please be aware that the audio side non DVD side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard Due to the multiple formats of discs now available when buying pre recorded or blank discs for use with a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 8cm disc writing is not supported AVAN LO pise Using Your VAIO Computer To play copyright protected Blu ray Discs continually you need to update the AACS key Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates Region settings are required for Movies and BD ROM contents If the region setting and the region of the disc do not match playback is not
97. mation prompt press the Enter key VAIO lt 108 gt 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 for Enter Password and press the Enter key Press the lt or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 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 or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key VANTO lt 109 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer To change or remove the power on password user password 1 2 Turn on the computer Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Enter the user password for Enter Password and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Pas
98. mputer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard but has additional keys that perform model specific tasks Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Z Some functions are not available before Windows launches Combinations Feature Functions Fn F1 wireless switching Toggles among Bluetooth wireless LAN and wireless WAN functionalities This function is not available for the models that do not support the wireless WAN functionality Fn 0X F2 speaker switch Turns on and off the built in speakers and the headphones Fn 1 F3 F4 volume Adjusts the volume level To increase the volume press Fn F4 and then 4 or gt or keep pressing Fn F4 To decrease the volume press Fn F3 and then y or or keep pressing Fn F3 Fn F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen To increase lightness intensity press Fn F6 and then 4 or gt or keep pressing Fn F6 To decrease lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then or or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn 0 S gt F7 display output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both lt 30 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations Feature Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore your computer s screen view g gnity y p Z The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is impleme
99. n entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off If any are lit press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password lt 187 p gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing A 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 BIOS password If you have forgotten the BIOS password contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 224 or visit the Sony online support Web site Why does it take time before my computer starts A If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups Q If the TPM is enabled it will take longer before the VAIO logo appears due to security checks at computer startup Why doesn t my screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The originally selected VAIO s screen saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your
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101. nada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas or http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil lt 225 p gt N N 0 Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information For users in Latin American countries or areas Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site you may call Sony directly In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services please have the following information readily available 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the notebook and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktop 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the notebook or on the back of the desktop the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer The hardware component or the software program that is causing you the problem 5 A brief description of the problem lt 226 gt N N 0 Support Options In order to contact a Sony technical support representative please call the following numbers
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103. ndard size Memory Stick media use the ExpressCard slot To do this you need the supplied memory card adapter See Using the ExpressCard Module page 47 and Using Other Memory Cards page 57 for more information To insert a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot 1 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of the computer lt 53 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media Ln Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo slot that is only compatible with the duo size media For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en To view the contents of the Memory Sti
104. ng software Turning on the computer activates the built in MOTION EYE camera so the computer is ready for a video conference using such software Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera respectively Make sure that the camera is activated before using the software The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera l The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction You cannot operate the built in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software lt 34 N N 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 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place VANO pci Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate Doing so may cause the
105. nted by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with a higher resolution This key combination may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution When your computer s screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view Fn Q F10 zoom Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 150 Fn F12 Hibernate On selected models only lt 3 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad Cs ns 4 Action Description Point Slide one 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
106. odule 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 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity QV Handle the memory module with care To avoid injuries to your hands and fingers do not touch the edges of the components and circuit boards inside your computer DUUODO vo MIO ola e Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screws indicated by the arrows below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity lt 163 gt N N 0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Grasp the insulation sheet 1 tab and flip open the sheet The insulation sheet is equipped for module protection Do not pull it too hard to damage the sheet MIO Pea e Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
107. off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data lt 214 pp N N 0 Troubleshooting Speakers What should do if my speakers do not work Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Q Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use A If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off Q If you have connected an audio cable to the headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable supplied with your speakers O If you are using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged O If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information What should do if cannot hear sound from my speakers A If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is properly installed and is charged A If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for more information O Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled Q Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar A If Audio Modem is disabled on VAIO Power Management power scheme settings enable the option See Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes page 15
108. onents and electronic connectors technology To avoid invalidation of the warranty during your product warranty period we recommend that A You contact your dealer to install a new memory module A You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer A You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 224 or visit the Sony online support Web site lt 160 gt N N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer you can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Before you upgrade your computer s memory read the notes and procedures in the following pages The number of available slots depends on the configuration of your model Notes on adding removing memory modules A Be careful when changing memory Improper installation of memory modules may cause damage to your system This damage may void your manufacturer s warranty A Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by the computer or the Windows operating system becomes unstable contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memo
109. ooth Device option 4 Click OK lt lt MT a N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality UA The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions O Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system DO UOODODDDODO UU Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer O Size of file being exchanged A Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment A All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations O As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology video and audio may go out of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device lt 70 gt N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer A The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices
110. optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired CD software to play the CD Ifthe Audio CD window appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc 1 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive If the AutoPlay window appears click Burn files to disc and follow the on screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears Open the folder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder Close the disc folder lt 43 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 then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Inserta disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software lt 44 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to your compu
111. or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an access point which means that you can communicate between a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure UA Wireless WAN model users Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up wireless LAN and wireless WAN functionalities For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide see Non printed Documentation page 7 A Other model users Please see the following for setting up wireless LAN functionality lt 62 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Ln In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Safety Information carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 1 ta b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption methods Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification I
112. ormation Q If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer A To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer right click the Bluetooth icon kl on the taskbar and select Options from the menu to open the Options window Then check if proper security modes are selected on the Security tab For details on the security modes see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software For more information on the Bluetooth Device window see Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device page 71 lt 201 gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer O Make sure the other device is authenticated Q Your computer may not allow connections from other devices To enable Bluetooth device connections follow these steps Right click the Bluetooth icon 4 on the taskbar 2 Select Options from the menu The Options window appears 3 Check if Standard or Low is selected for the Bluetooth security level on the Security tab If a custom Bluetooth security level is selected click the Default level button 4 Click OK A The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and
113. ot force it into the slot lt 49 Using Your VAIO Computer Insert the ExpressCard slot protector to protect against debris entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module Before moving your computer make sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot Z If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer ONLO Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove an ExpressCard module o A o ON OD To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the device Click OK Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to pop it out Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot lt lt L a Using Your VAIO Computer
114. ously saved on it Before you reformat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick media page 54 Why can t save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible digital cameras Why can t write data to Memory Stick media Some versions of Memory Stick media are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off AVAN LO lt 222 gt Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if cannot connect a USB device Q If applicable check the USB device is turned on and using its own power supply For example if you are using a digital camera check the battery is charged If you are using a printer check the power cable is connected properly to th
115. ow to use the TPM see Using Trusted Platform Module TPM page 142 To use fingerprint authentication with the TPM your computer needs to be equipped with both a fingerprint sensor and the TPM See the online Specifications to find whether your model is equipped with them l If you use fingerprint authentication with the TPM it may take longer for you to log onto your system or you need to enter the Personal Identification Number PIN when logging onto Windows depending on the settings In addition if you change the settings for the TPM or the TPM fails you may not be able to use the fingerprint authentication functionality Note that using fingerprint authentication with the TPM has such drawbacks Sony assumes no liabilities for any problems and damages arising out of your use of the TPM and the maintenance and management of fingerprint authentication data that you carried out at your own risk Before enabling the TPM To use fingerprint authentication along with the TPM you need to install and initialize the TPM software and customize the settings yourself first For more information on how to install and initialize the software see Configuring the TPM page 147 ACLS lt 138 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Initializing the TPM To initialize the TPM software you need to log onto your computer as a user with administrator rights 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Con
116. page 19 Hard disk drive indicator page 19 WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 19 WWAN Wireless WAN indicator page 19 Bluetooth indicator page 19 S1 S2 buttons page 32 STAMINA mode indicator page 19 Performance selector switch page 104 SPEED mode indicator page 19 WIRELESS switch page 61 Num lock indicator page 19 Caps lock indicator page 19 Scroll lock indicator page 19 Power button On selected models only lt 14 gt Getting Started lt a 15 Getting Started DC IN port page 21 SIM card slot See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more information 3 Battery connector page 22 4 Air vents 5 Security slot On selected models only N a 16 Getting Started Right Optical disc drive page 34 Optical disc drive indicator page 19 Manual eject hole page 204 Drive eject button page 34 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 95 Network Ethernet port page 101 Modem port page 60 WWAN antenna page 61 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter 1 2 3 4 5 ExpressCard 34 slot page 47 6 7 8 9 4 2 Supports high full low speeds 3 On selected models only lt 17 gt Getting Started Left
117. path Removable media FD USB memory etc Q Key and certificate backup file Default file name SpBackupArchive xml Default path None Clicking Browse displays the lt userfolder gt Documents Security Platform window Q PSD backup file Default file name SpPSDBackup fsb Default path None Clicking Browse displays the lt userfolder gt Documents Security Platform window lt 146 p N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer A Do not encrypt the following password reset token or secret files There will be no way to reset the password if you carelessly encrypt them Sony assumes no liabilities for any troubles and damages arising out of your careless encryption of the following files and folders including them Q Password reset token file Default file name SPPwdResetToken xml Default path Removable media FD USB memory etc Q Password reset secret file Default file name SPPwdResetSecret xml Default path Removable media FD USB memory etc lt 147 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Configuring the TPM To use the embedded TPM you need to 1 Enable the TPM on the BIOS setup screen 2 Install the Infineon TPM Professional Package 3 Initialize and configure the TPM Enabling the TPM on the BIOS setup screen To enable the TPM 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times wh
118. pecifications The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer To view the online Specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Goto the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas or http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil A VAIO Recovery Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide lt 3 AVAN O Before Use A SmartWi Connection Utility Guide Selected models only Provides information about setting up Bluetooth wireless LAN and wireless WAN functionalities To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals amp Specifications 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide lt lt 9 VA O Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need
119. press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Press the 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 Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 107 gt N N O 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 for Enter Password and press the Enter key Press the lt or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 6 Press the lt or gt key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confir
120. pt to disconnect it as any other user may cause malfunctions For switching users see Help and Support Center lt 224 gt N N 0 Support Options Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on screen User Guide this manual and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer s capabilities and solve common problems 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer may be supplied with individual help guides These guides are stored on the hard disk as on screen help files You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Ca
121. pter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack reattach the AC adapter and then press the power button to turn on your computer A Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Q Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase A Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer lt 183 gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if a BIOS error appears when turn on my computer If the message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps 1 Press the F2 key The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears Set the date month day year Press the Enter key Press the Y key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key Press the gt key to select the Exit tab and then press the F9 key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key 5 Select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Informa
122. r while the IN USE indicator is lit may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer When the battery pack is running out of power disconnecting your computer from the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station during video playback Be sure to close video playback software before disconnection Once you have completed the steps in To disconnect your computer from the docking station page 82 make sure to place your computer off the docking station Use of the computer still on the docking station may cause unstable operations lt _ lt A a N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices To disconnect your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button 1 and wait until the IN USE indicator 2 turns off Z If the IN USE indicator is unlit you do not have to press the UNDOCK button Pressing the UNDOCK button while your computer is in a power saving mode returns the computer to Normal mode first and then initiates the disconnection process Once you have placed your computer back in Normal mode make sure to place your computer off the docking station Use of the computer still on the docking station may cause unstable operations lt 83 N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices 2 Lift the computer away from the docking station 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer lt 84
123. reless 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 MN a Using Your VAIO Computer The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 119 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 64 p N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad hoc An
124. ry module O Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following a The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment A Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power source that is battery pack or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you remove any cover or panel from the computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Q Electrostatic Discharge 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 UA Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD i lt 161 gt AVON Upgrading Your VAIO Computer A Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge A Introducing any liquids foreign substances or objects into the memory m
125. s Peona iena roei daia reda iaoee i eT ah sea Tah saeia 101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer coccccinncccnncccnnnncccnnnn corner 103 Selecting Performance MoOdesS occonccccnnoccconocccnonccnnnnn conan ccnnn occ r nn r nen nr nn nn nann anna 104 Setting the PASSWONG todito 105 Using FingerprintAuthentica ON cucuta 116 Using Trusted Platform Module TPM ooooocccnnnnocccononaccccnonononnnonnnnnnncnnnnnnnnn cnn nn nr n cra nn n rra r enn nn nr rr ran nr rn rr ran rn rr nnnnnnnn 142 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central oooconnccconicccinocccnoncccnonccnnonnconannnn conocio nono nn cnn n rana cnn anna rra nnn rra nnnn ra rnncans 149 Using the Power Saving MOdeS ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeseeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeeaaeeegaaeeseaeeeseaaeeseaeesaaeeseaaeeseaaeeeseaeeeseaaeeseaeeseaas 150 Managing Power with VAIO Power ManageMeNtcconoccccnocccconcccnoncnconnnnncnnoncnnnnnnnnnnn conca ran nn nn nn rra n nr aran rr nan rca nana canins 155 Protecting the Hard Disk o A AS Iii da 158 Upgrading Your VAIO CoMputBF oococcinnccconocccnnncccnonccnnonn canon rn 159 Adding and Removing MeMOlY ooocccccconcccccccononcnnconnnnncncn non n cnn Renan ran r enn nnnrr rare 160 AVANT TC POCOS ii A dia 167 On Handling the LCD OOE eT ae ete ein alanine eee cet 168 On USsing the Power Source mucosidad liinda irradia ias 169 On Handling Your Computer Serhan a 170 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE CaMera cooococinnccconoccnononcnnonocanonnnonono nn non nn cra n
126. s on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk Ooovoodvdo Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored 179 gt VA O Precautions On Handling the Memory Card Adapter Do not touch the memory card adapter connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label exclusively designed for the memory card adapter as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the memory card adapter Do not disassemble or modify the memory card adapter Do not let the memory card adapter get wet Do not use or store the memory card adapter in a location subject to DO O O B E Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun A Direct sunlight A High humidity Q Corrosive substances OU Use the storage case supplied with the memory card adapter lt 180 gt N N 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 visiting the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas or http es
127. s or some functions of the PC Card on your computer See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information lt 220 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Audio Video What should do if cannot use my DV camcorder If the message appears to indicate DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off the i LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the ports on your computer or camcorder Unplug the connectors and plug them in again See Connecting an i LINK Device page 99 for more information Ln LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible LINK device Not all products with an LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions lt 221 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What should do if cannot use Memory Stick media which were formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices You may need to reformat your Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data including music data previ
128. s the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key lt 112 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing the Hard Disk Password To change the hard disk 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 If you have set the power on password enter your power on password for Enter Password 3 Press the or gt key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key Enter the current password once and then a new password twice Press the Enter key Press the Enter key when the success message appears Press the Esc key 00Oo0 JO 0 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 lt 113 gt N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Removing the Hard Disk Password To remove the hard disk 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 If you have set the power on password enter your power on password for Enter Password 3 Press
129. s will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a standard user lt 150 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use a battery pack as the power source for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Sleep and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select l If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk lt 151 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Sleep To return to Normal mode Press any key If you pre
130. set up power schemes for running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your computer and longer battery life For more information on VAIO Power Management see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power Click this icon to display the window showing your power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options window appears 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab To restore the default settings 1 On the VAIO Power Management tab click Advanced The VAIO Power Management window appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings lt 156 P N N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Activating VAIO Power Management Power Schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes
131. sk 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 DY When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction lt 97 gt N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction If the computer is off you can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 2 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears Confirm that the floppy disk drive can be safely removed from the system Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device Click OK Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer lt 98 p N N 0 Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer
132. some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g LightSource Flickness etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if A a shortcut key with the Fn key is used the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction lt 194 N N 0 Troubleshooting Why can t use the built in MOTION EYE camera A The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera A If the problem persists you must reinstall the driver software for the camera Follow these steps 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Device Manager 2 Double click Imaging devices 3 Right click the device name for your camera and click Update Driver Software What should do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use A Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE camera A If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode change the corresponding power saving mode setting For changing the setting see Using the Power Saving Modes page 150 lt 195 N N 0
133. sp lt j 235 gt N N 0 Support Options Ulead BD DiscRecorder for VAIO computers Ulead Systems Inc For questions and technical assistance please check the help and the readme files VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 VAIO Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to a USB port or an i LINK port on your computer or with the built in MOTION EYE camera on your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Utility provides you with various video quality settings when using the internal camera For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 AVAN LO lt 236 P gt Support Options VAIO Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 VAIO Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc
134. ss and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data Bo When your computer is in Sleep mode you cannot insert a disc Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode You can use VAIO Central to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid This power resuming preference will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 149 If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently lt 152 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer If the computer is not used for 25 minutes it will enter Sleep mode To avoid this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to put the computer to sleep and click Save Changes lt 153 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off Even when the battery runs down no data will be lost The power
135. structions N Oo of ff W Seethe online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Zo For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long lt 68 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on selected models only See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality You can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet 10 meters range in open space AU Wireless WAN model users Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality For instructions on how to access the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide see Non printed Documentation page 7 O Other model users Please see the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click 44 E g on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluet
136. sword 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 AVAN LO lt 110 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Password The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your hard disk If you enable the hard disk password this adds an extra level of security When adding the hard disk password you must set both the master and user passwords The master password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to reset the user password on the BIOS setup screen The user password is provided to lock your hard disk Once you set the user password you will have to enter the password along with the power on password if set after the VAIO logo appears You cannot start your computer with the master password If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails which is critical to password entry no bypass is possible and the data stored on the hard disk will not be accessible There is NO RESET of this password You will have to replace the hard disk at your own expense and lose all the data stored on the original h
137. t 170 gt NIN O Precautions On Handling Your Computer A Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer QO If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer shut down the computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again OY Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer O Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity O Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction COoovovovoUvoD QO Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its air vents Q Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away
138. t utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a and 802 119 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 see whether your model supports the IEEE 802 11a standard Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802 11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802 11b or g standard cannot communicate because the frequencies are different IEEE 802 11b The standard speed is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up IEEE 802 11a g The standard speed is 54 Mbps or about 5 times faster than a wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11b standard The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wi
139. tab 5 Double click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode 6 Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list both for On battery and Plugged in VANO lt 198 gt Troubleshooting What should I do if cannot access the Internet Q Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 197 to change the settings ODODO Why is the data transfer speed slow A The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using A If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point A If your access point interf
140. ter Inserting a PC Card Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with your computer You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card slot protector pops out Gently take hold of the protector and pull it out of the slot Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing upward a fF WO N Gently push the PC Card into the slot all the way to the end The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar lt 15 p Using Your VAIO Computer Insert the PC Card slot protector to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card Before moving your computer make sure to insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot Zo Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to Normal mode from Sleep mode or Hibernate mode For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Restarting will restore the original state of your computer While the card is inserted your computer may not enter Hibernate mode It may enter Sleep mode We recommend that you
141. tery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position lt 27 gt N N 0 Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data be sure to shut down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start the arrow MB next to the Lock button and Shut Down 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off lt 28 gt N N 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 29 Using the Touch Pad page 31 Using Special function Buttons page 32 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 33 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 34 Using PC Cards page 44 Using the ExpressCard Module page 47 Using the Memory Stick Media page 51 Using Other Memory Cards page 57 Using the Internet page 60 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 61 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 68 DUPOODODDODCODOoDO LOU lt 29 gt Using Your VAIO Co
142. th the Power on Security feature Once the Power on Security feature has been enabled any additional fingerprints you enroll will be used for fingerprint authentication with the feature To exclude such fingerprints from authentication follow these steps You need to set the power on and hard disk passwords and enable the Power on Security feature in advance to exclude fingerprints 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Settings and Power on Security The Power on Security window appears The Power on Security option is not displayed if you have not set the power on and hard disk passwords in advance 3 Select the finger of which fingerprint you exclude and click Remove VAIO lt 128 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Password Bank Once you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for Web sites in the password bank you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering required information and access the password protected Web sites Adding an Entry to the Password Bank To access a password protected Web site using the fingerprint authentication functionality you need to add a password bank entry for the Web site To add an entry to the password bank 1 Visit the desired password protected Web site to display the user account and password entry window Enter your user information user account pass
143. the power scheme that was modified with VAIO Power Management Use VAIO Power Management to set up or modify the power scheme lt 158 N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Protecting the Hard Disk Your computer has the VAIO HDD Protection utility preinstalled for customizing your settings for protecting your hard disk drive against shock hazards You can select the sensitivity level of the built in shock sensor to set the appropriate protection level Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards you must first activate VAIO HDD Protection To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central 2 Click Security on the Categories tab and double click Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings The setup window appears 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box Select one of the desired sensitivity level 5 Click OK For more information click Help on the setup window to open the help file VAIO HDD Protection is designed to minimize possibilities of damage to hard disk drives and user data It does not assure 100 data protection under any circumstances Hard disk drive protection is disabled before Windows launches and during a shift to Hibernate or Sleep mode system recovery and system shutdown AVAN LO lt 159 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision comp
144. this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide one finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature ca On the models with the fingerprint sensor you can also use the sensor for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is lit Press the Fn Scr Lk keys to turn on and off the indicator lt 32 gt Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer Special function button Functions By default the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button lowers the CPU speed to reduce the S1 S2 buttons fan noise You can change these button assignments on the window for changing the S button assignments To display this window press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central lt lt 33 N N 0 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may be equipped with a built in MOTION EYE camera See the online Specifications to find whether your model is equipped with the built in MOTION EYE camera The built in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editi
145. tion page 224 or visit the Sony online support Web site What should do if the power indicator Green lights but my screen stays blank Follow these steps 1 Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your computer screen still stays blank unplug the AC adapter remove the battery pack and leave the computer for about a minute Then reinstall the battery pack plug in the AC adapter and turn on the computer again lt 184 gt N N 10 Troubleshooting What should do if my computer or software stops responding A If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window Q If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut Down to turn off your computer A If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow al next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Remove the AC adapter and battery pack Try reinstalling the software Oooo Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support
146. trol Center window appears 2 Click Elevate administrative privilege for user The window closes and reappears 3 Click Settings and System Settings The Protector Suite Settings window appears 4 Click Reinitialize TPM on the TPM tab The Advanced Security Initialization Wizard window appears 5 Click Next Upon completion click Finish lt 139 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Customizing the TPM settings 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Fingerprints and Enroll or Edit Fingerprints The Welcome window appears 3 Click Next Enter the Windows password and click Next 5 Click Next The Enrollment window appears 6 Click Next The Advanced Security window appears 7 Select the Enable Advanced Security for the current user check box 8 Read the information about the type under Advanced Security type and select the desired type 9 Set the backup password You can skip this step However if you do not set the password you may lose data when the TPM fails and if you set the password the security level is decreased Be sure to keep it safe and private from other people 10 After setting the password click Next The Finish window appears 11 Click Finish A The Create PIN window asks you to set the PIN if you select TPM Key with PIN in step 8 and click OK lt 140 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Comput
147. u can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 DVgate Plus software Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 227 InstantOn InterVideo Inc A For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp lt 231 gt N N 0 Support Options Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp A For users in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com 60 Day Trial Version of Microsoft Office l The Microsoft Office 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use at which time the software
148. uld replace the battery pack If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced lt 191 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Should be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm No it is normal for the battery pack to be warm when it is powering your computer Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 153 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode lt 192 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Built in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor quality images A The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera A The video memory of your computer may have become insufficient for displaying images from the built in MOTION EYE camera Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the LCD screen might help A The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving o
149. upport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil AU Computer page 182 System Security page 189 Battery page 190 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 192 Internet page 195 Networking page 197 Bluetooth Technology page 200 Optical Discs page 204 Display page 208 Printing page 211 Microphone page 212 Mouse page 213 Speakers page 214 Touch Pad page 215 Keyboard page 216 DUODODODODOCODDDO JJ lt 181 gt AVAN O Troubleshooting Floppy Disks page 217 PC Cards page 218 Audio Video page 220 Memory Stick Media page 221 Peripherals page 222 Docking Station page 223 COovoovodo lt 182 gt N N 0 Troubleshooting Computer What should do if my computer does not start Q Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on Q Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged Q Make sure the floppy disk drive if applicable is empty A If your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on A Ifyou are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information A Disconnect the AC ada
150. ust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below QO Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Q Never affix an adhesive label on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably lt 175 AVAN O Precautions On Using the Battery Pack A Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight a Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures A Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50 F to 86 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time O This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries While the battery pack is in use or being charged heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the batter
151. wipe your finger with your desired application assignment across the fingerprint sensor to launch the corresponding application Swiping the finger with no application assignment across the fingerprint sensor will display the menu Changing an Application Assignment to Your Finger To change an application assignment to your finger 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears 2 Click Settings and User Settings 3 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The User Settings window appears Click the Applications tab 5 Select the desired finger and click Edit Change its assignment and click OK ONLO Removing an Application Assignment to Your Finger To remove an application assignment to your finger 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center The Fingerprint Control Center window appears Click Settings and User Settings Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor The User Settings window appears Click the Applications tab Select the desired finger and click Delete Click OK lt 136 gt Customizing Your VAIO Computer lt 137 N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication with the TPM With the TPM data encryption feature using fingerprint authentication can strengthen computer security For instructions on h
152. word etc Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the menu Select Register a Aa ON Click Continue on the displayed window Upon completion a message balloon appears at the title bar To view or edit the entry click Registration Details on the message balloon Never add TPM passwords see Using Trusted Platform Module TPM page 142 to the password bank lt q 129 gt N N O Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using a Password Bank Entry to Access a Web Site Once you have added an entry to the password bank you can use it to access the corresponding password protected Web site To access a password protected Web site 1 Visit the desired password protected Web site to display the user account and password entry window A message balloon appears to indicate that you have a password bank entry for the site 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor 3 Click Yes on the confirmation window If a security warning window appears click Yes or OK to proceed Bo You can always type your user information that has been registered in the password bank to access password protected Web sites lt lt 130 gt N N 0 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Importing Exporting Password Bank Entries You can export import entries to from the password bank for a backup or recovery purpose To export an entry 1 Click Start All Programs Protector
153. y pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock Oooveoo If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack O If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced A You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging A If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery pack lt 176 gt VA O Precautions On Using Headphones U Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Q Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use lt 177 gt VA O Precautions On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not use the media in a location subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a

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