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1. The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter o Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time put your computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way lt bP 15 Using your VAIO computer Using the battery pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase lt gt 16 Using your VAIO computer Installing the battery pack VGN A series To install the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD 2 Slide the lock lever 1 on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the release lever 2 on the bottom of the computer to the RELEASE position RELEASE d LOCK UNLOCK f 1 4 Remove the battery compartment cover 5 Slide the battery pack in the battery compartment cover lt bP 17 Using your VAIO computer 6 Turn over the battery pack attached to the battery compartment cover 7 Insert the tab on the battery compartment cover into the notch and push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place 8 Slide the lock lever to the LOC
2. lt gt 41 Using your VAIO computer 4 Turn the wireless mouse over slide the power switch to the ON position and press the CONNECT button Communication between the wireless mouse and the computer is now active a Step 3 and 4 must be carried out within 10 seconds of each other If your wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If your wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Setting up the mouse for left handed users To set up your mouse for left handed users proceed as follows 1 2 Go to Start select Control Panel then click the Printers and Other Hardware option Click the mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box appears In the Buttons tab select the option button next to Switch primary and secondary buttons Click OK The new mouse settings are now in place lt gt 42 Using your VAIO computer Using special buttons VGN A series Your VAIO computer is provided with special buttons to help you use the computer Q Mute button O Turns on and off the speaker volume The LED turns on when the volume is turned off 0 Volume buttons Volume up and Volume down w Gy Increase and decrease the volume Q Brightness button You can increase and decrease the brightness intensity When the screen is on maximum brightness intensity the LED tu
3. Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature lt gt 37 Using your VAIO computer Using the TV function VGN A series Your VAIO computer is equipped with a TV tuner board The A V port replicator delivered with a certain model features a TV tuner board In combination with Sony s VAIO Zone software it allows you to O CODODD Watch record and play back analogue broadcasted cable and terrestrial TV programmes all by remote control Digitise analogue video and audio using the S video or composite and audio inputs Manage your video units capsules preview them and create multiple folders Set up a timer to record channels at a repeated time Suspend viewing TV time shifting Stream your recorded TV contents via Ethernet or WLAN to connected PCs Z Sony cannot guarantee the streaming of recorded content if it is beyond a certain level of high quality For details on u
4. The location of the eject button and hole depends on the model of your computer See the printed Specifications sheet for details on your model cannot play a disc OoovoUOUvoD After inserting the disc wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner Make sure your computer is running on AC power supply only and try the disc again There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour Remove the battery while you wait for the condensation to disappear lt gt 49 Using your VAIO computer cannot play a DVD Q Ifa region code warning appears when you are using your DVD player it could be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical disc drive on your computer The region code is listed on the packaging of the disc Q Change the resolution under Control Panel Display to a lower resolution Q Ifyou see video but cannot hear sound check all of the following Q Make sure the mute setting is off on your DVD player Q Check the Master Volume settings of the Sounds and Audio Device Properties Q If you have connected speakers externally check the volume settings of your comp
5. Raise the edge to remove the battery compartment cover 5 Open the tabs on the battery compartment cover to release the battery pack and remove it from the battery compartment cover 6 Insert the two tabs on the battery compartment cover diagonally into the notches and push the cover into the compartment until it clicks into place lt gt 21 Using your VAIO computer PCG K series To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 2 3 4 Turn off your computer and close the LCD Open the cover of the battery bay Pull out the battery pack Close the cover of the battery bay You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode lt gt 22 Using your VAIO computer Setting the password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears In this way you can protect your computer from unauthorized access You cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password If you forget the password and need assistance to cancel it a cancellation fee will be charged Adding the password VGN A series To add the password proceed as follows 1 2 Turn on your computer Press F2 when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appea
6. To insert a Memory Stick using the Memory Stick slot proceed as follows 1 Once you have stored your data from your digital device insert the Memory Stick with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer 69 Using your VAIO computer The location of the Memory Stick slot depends on the model of your computer See the Specifications sheet for details on your model Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if it does not insert smoothly A VGN A series supports Memory Stick Duo For more information on Memory Stick Duo visit the Memory Stick website Do not insert the Memory Stick and the Memory Stick Duo together into the Memory Stick slot of your computer as it may damage the slot as well as the Memory Stick and the Memory Stick Duo Removing a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick using the Memory Stick slot proceed as follows 1 2 3 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off Push in the Memory Stick towards the computer The Memory Stick ejects Pull the Memory Stick ou
7. 9 Click Yes bP 115 Connecting peripheral devices 10 Click Yes once again Click to check the above button only if the external display with the DVI D connector does not display properly with the default settings The external display with the DVI D connector does not display the boot up screen and the BIOS setup screen at startup To change the BIOS settings use your computer s screen lt gt 116 Connecting peripheral devices Selecting display modes Your VAIO computer uses the ATI video controller You can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display desktop monitor TV etc is connected to the computer If you want to work on your computer s LCD and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors function page 117 for more information To change the primary monitor proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button and then Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click Appearance and Themes 3 Click Display The Display Properties dialog box appears 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Click Advanced 6 Click the Displays tab to select a display 7 Click Apply and then OK lt bP 117 Connecting 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 connector
8. 3 Click Add New Programs and then click CD or Floppy The Install Program From Floppy Disk or CD ROM window appears 4 Insert the first installation floppy disk or CD ROM and click Next The Run Installation Program appears 5 For the rest of the procedure follow the on screen instructions Ay When using Add or Remove Programs you can only install programs that were written for Windows operating systems Customising your computer Changing or removing software You can remove or change a software application any time you like Before proceeding close the application you want to change remove To change or remove software proceed as follows 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click the Add or Remove Programs icon The Add or Remove Programs dialog box appears 3 Select the software you want to change or remove Q To change a program click Change Remove or Change and follow the on screen instructions Q To uninstall a program click Change Remove or Remove then click Next followed by OK If the Locked file detected dialog box appears click Reboot The computer restarts once uninstallation is completed and all previously used files are deleted If the Shared file detected dialog box appears it is recommended that you click No to keep shared files Click Close The software is uninstalled When you click Change or Remove some programs may be removed without any further warning
9. Make sure you are certain you want to remove it beforehand A You can sort programs by selecting different options in Sort by Add or Remove Programs will only remove programs that were written for Windows operating systems For other programs check the documentation to see if other files such as ini files should be removed Customising your computer Caution Windows File protection Installing a program might overwrite shared system files such as dynamic link libraries DLL files and executable files EXE files When system files are overwritten system performance becomes unpredictable programs behave erratically and the operating system can fail Never delete files with the following extensions SYS DLL OCX TTF or FON In Windows XP Windows File Protection prevents the replacement of protected system files such as SYS DLL OCX TTF FON and EXE files Windows File Protection runs in the background and protects all files installed by the Windows Setup program Windows File Protection detects attempts by other programs to replace or move a protected system file It also checks the file s digital signature This is an operating system feature that allows executable routines generally serving a specific function or set of functions to be stored separately as files with DLL extensions These routines are loaded only when needed by the program that calls them File Signature verification When you install a new applicatio
10. Save Changes and press Enter On the Setup Confirmation screen confirm that Yes is selected and then press Enter Using your VAIO computer Changing removing the password VGN A series To change or remove the password proceed as follows 1 2 Turn on your computer Press F2 when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not press F2 several times Enter the current password for Enter CURRENT Password Use lt or gt to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press Enter The password entry screen appears Enter a new password twice and press Enter Enter a new password both for Enter New Password and Confirm New Password When Password installed appears press Enter To remove the password leave Enter New Password blank and press Enter Use lt or gt to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press Enter On the Save configuration changes and exit setup screen confirm that OK is selected and then press Enter lt bP 25 Using your VAIO computer PCG K series To change or remove the password proceed as follows 1 2 Turn on your computer Press F2 when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears Enter the current password for Enter Password Use lt or gt to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press Enter On the password entry screen enter the current password once an
11. or disk Click OK to begin the search procedure Click Next to install the driver A new window appears when the driver has been installed Customising your computer 8 Click Finish You may be asked to restart your machine 9 Click Yes The driver is installed To install your device driver you must log on to your computer as a user with administrator rights Customising your computer Checking the driver s installation When the computer restarts check that the device is working properly To check the driver s installation proceed as follows 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Performance and Maintenance Click the System icon The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager Double click the option corresponding to the device you installed then double click your device The Properties dialog box appears Make sure that the This device is working properly message is displayed under Device status Click OK Close all the opened windows your device is ready for use The device is not working properly in the following cases m O Your device is shown in Device Manager with a yellow question or exclamation mark Right click your device and click Uninstall Then repeat from step 2 in Installing a driver page 155 Double clicking the category of your device in the device manager list does not display
12. or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a phone cable into your computer network jack lt bP 142 Customising your computer Customising your computer The following sections briefly describe how to change the main settings of your computer Among other things you will learn how to prepare your modem for use how to use and customise the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting up your language with Windows XP Professional page 143 Configuring your modem page 146 Setting a Sony wallpaper page 148 Installing and updating applications page 149 Managing drivers page 154 Ooocoodo Customising your computer Setting up your language with Windows XP Professional Windows XP Professional computers are equipped with the Multilingual User Interface MUI feature It allows you to change the English operating system some software applications and the keyboard layout into the language of your choice French German Japanese Dutch Italian Spanish Czech Finnish Greek Portuguese and Swedish It is important that you select the correct keyboard settings during the Windows Setup To select the correct keyboard settings during Windows Setup proceed as follows 1 3 4 At first boot click Next then Next again in the Windows XP Setup Wizard window The Select Your System Settings dialog
13. registered mark Owner s record The serial number model number and product code are located on the bottom of your Sony computer Record the numbers and refer to them if you call VAIO Link See also the printed Specifications sheet Welcome Welcome Congratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO computer Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Here are the main features you can enjoy m Q m Exceptional performance Portability The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Sony audio and video quality The high resolution LCD screen and high quality stereo speakers enable you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy audio and video CDs DVDs Interconnectivity Your computer has Ethernet Hi Speed USB USB2 0 and i LINK functionalities i LINK is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data With the Memory Stick you can easily exchange and share digital data with compatible products Wireless technology Thanks to the Bluetooth and the Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g technology you can communicate freely without cables or wires Wireless setup Enjoy the freedom of having a mouse without cables VAIO Zone Take advantage of the new VAIO Zone technology allowing you to watch T
14. Click or double click the left button to select items To drag and drop items hold the left button down while sliding the mouse then release the button to drop the item 2 Central wheel Turn the central wheel to scroll up or down a page Press the wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse the scroll function is available only with applications that support it 3 Right button Press the right button once to display a context sensitive shortcut menu not always an active function 4 Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on and off This will help you save battery power 5 CONNECT button Press to enable communication between your VAIO computer and the wireless mouse You can adjust the mouse pointer speed and other functions under Mouse Properties To display Mouse Properties go to the Control Panel select Printers and Other Hardware then select Mouse lt bP 40 Using your VAIO computer Before you use the mouse Before attempting to use the wireless mouse you must enable communication between the computer and the mouse Two AA batteries specific for use in the wireless mouse are supplied with your computer They are identified by a sticker For mouse on the packaging To connect the wireless mouse proceed as follows 1 Insert the two specific AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown Turn on the computer Press the CONNECT button 1 on the computer
15. Professional Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Works and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection Adobe Adobe Acrobat Elements Adobe Acrobat Professional Adobe Photoshop Album Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Standard and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated MoodLogic is a trademark of MoodLogic Inc Norton Internet Security 2004 and Norton Password Manager 2004 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation RecordNow is a trademark of Sonic WinDVD for VAIO is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Sun Java VM is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Google Toolbar is a trademark of Google Yahoo Messenger is a trademark of Yahoo SafeGuard PrivateDisk is a trademark of Utimaco Software My Info Centre contains Macromedia Flash Player software by Macromedia Inc Copyright 1995 2003 Macromedia Inc All rights reserved Macromedia and Flash are trademarks of Macromedia Inc Trademarks ATHEROS and Atheros Driven are trademarks of Atheros Communications Inc The Atheros and Atheros Driven logos are registered trademarks of Atheros Communications Inc All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified S
16. S both LCD and external device Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and of 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 switch to turn on the power For details on power management see the section Using the power saving modes page 93 lt Fn gt F12 Hibernate On PCG K series this function can only be used by the first user to log on It will not work if you have switched to another user account If another user wants to display on an external monitor or TV use the monitor properties to switch to an external monitor or TV A Some functions are not available until Windows is launched Indicators Indicator Power Battery Wireless LAN Bluetooth J VGN A series only Memory Stick Optical disc drive VGN A series only Mute 1X VGN A series only Brightness O VGN A series only Hard disk O Num Lock i Caps Lock Scroll Lock lt gt 30 Using your VAIO computer Functions Power on lights green Standby mode flashes umber Indicates the status of the battery Turns on when the Wireless LAN is activated Turns off when the Wireless LAN is not activated Turns on when the Bluetooth functionality is activated Turns off when the Bluetooth functionality is not activated Turns on when th
17. To connect to a Bluetooth device proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless switch The Switch wireless devices dialog box appears Select the Bluetooth option Click OK Read the Regulations Guide before using the Bluetooth functionality The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Communication speed and distances can be inferior to the standard values Interference from other devices may also stop communications Do not simultaneously use the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices which use the 2 4 GHz band such as a wireless LAN PC Card The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies When you purchase Bluetooth devices check their operating conditions lt bP 74 Using your VAIO computer Bluetooth security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to make sure with whom you 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 en
18. Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device I cannot use digital devices Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation If this is the case turn off all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection and then turn on the power again You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables as using other brands may cause problems with the i LINK devices gt 141 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting to a network LAN You can connect your computer to 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE T type networks via an Ethernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator The default settings make your computer able to connect to the network If the VGN A series main unit is docked you can only use the Ethernet network connector on the optional port replicator Depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information 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
19. assisas soo iii ai need sete ede creek eed eee bhp en ede bene AE OE EN EEEE FAEN NEEE AEE EE ETENE ER 36 Using the TV function VGN A series ccccceeeceeneeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeaaeeseaeeeeseaeeseaeeeseaaeeeceaeesgeaeesqeaeeseaeeseaeesegaeeseneeeessaees 37 Using the mouse VGN A series cccccccceeeceeeeeeenaeeceaeeeceaeeeeeaeeeseaeeeeeeaeeecaaeeeseaeeeceaeeseaaeeeceaesseaaeesgaeeseaeessaeesesaeessieeesseees 38 Using special buttonsi VGN A S rieS s sisien aee taeae ae a E aa Ea aE a eth nage ee ana ea leet 42 Using the OptiCaliise CriVesci vc hecches siete ana E E E A E E A RAEN 45 Using the A V port replicator VGN A series ccceceeeeeeeeceneeeeeeee tenes eeaeeeceeeeecaaeeeceaeesaeaeeseaaeeseaaeessaeeseaeeeseaeesseaeeetoaeees 51 Using the external speakers VGN A SEY iS ccccccceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseaeeecaeeeceaeeeceaeesaaeeseeaeeseaaeeseeaeessaeesseaeesseaeeeseaeees 58 Using the remote commander VGN A series ccececeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaeeeceaeeesaeeeseaeeeseaeeecaeeegeaeesecaeeseaeesegaeeseneeeeeenees 60 WAT TC Using PG Gard eme i eae int aed Arg Saeed rare tat pe een rasp de Tik ne Wane vlna 63 Using the Memo Sticks a etek Sad Peel a r ePaael il tall Ga toh ah ath eee a eae teed eee 67 Using the IM OGM es 5 asd ce deci ets ucts Tepes hese Padecke dean depadgidsacgith a sdacutgh fe oo aepaetieus Haathia de gad aah Saha eigaactilit tA ee 70 Using the Bluetooth functionality V
20. battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your 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 or the hard disk Using Standby mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode proceed as follows Go to Start Turn Off Computer and click Stand By To return to Normal mode press any key lt gt 94 Using your VAIO computer Z If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically You will lose any unsaved data When the computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down when your computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently If the computer is not used for 25 minutes it will enter System Standby mode when running on AC power When running on batteries the computer also will enter System Standby mode after 25 minutes if unused To avoid this you can change the settings in the Power O
21. explained in Configuring your modem page 146 If your computer is equipped with the flexible modem connector cover do not pull it too forcefully Using your VAIO computer My modem connection is slow Many factors 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 check the following m m m Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line lt bP 73 Using your VAIO computer Using the Bluetooth functionality VGN A series If your VAIO computer is equipped with the Bluetooth functionality you can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 metres range in open space Depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information
22. is removable it can be used for external data storage Use the flash memory technology to download anything that can be converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs The Memory Stick family ranges in capacity and compatibility See the printed Specifications sheet to see which Memory Stick types are compatible with your VAIO and if there are any limitations Q You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer Q Detailed information about which VAIO computers are compatible with which Memory Sticks can be found here www vaio link com Write protecting a Memory Stick Some Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick Some kinds of Memory Stick do not have an erasure prevention switch lt 68 Using your VAIO computer Inserting a Memory Stick There are two ways you can insert a Memory Stick in your computer Q Using the Memory Stick slot Q Using a PC Card slot To do this you need an optional PC Card adapter You can only insert one Memory Stick at a time
23. not drop or bend the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out 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 centre out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Never put stickers on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably Precautions On using the battery pack ConovovUUOUDE m Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C 18 F to 86 F Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose
24. of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently fa See the printed Troubleshooting Guide if you have problems using discs The location of the eject button depends on the model of your computer See the printed Specifications sheet for details on your model lt a gt 46 Using your VAIO computer Reading and writing CDs and DVDs To achieve optimum performance when writing data on to disc also called burning follow these recommendations m Ooooovoovno m To make the data on a disc readable on an optical disc drive you need to close the session when you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software Only use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the disk drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not put your VAIO computer into a power saving mode while using the pre installed
25. pops out 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 66 Using your VAIO computer A If you remove the PC Card from the computer when it is still turned on your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save before Before you remove the PC Card click the PC Card icon on the taskbar and close the card Close any applications that use the PC Card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card before your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing the lt Fn gt lt F12 gt keys and when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while using a battery as the source of power Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with your computer Troubleshooting PC Cards My PC Card is not working Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your version of Windows lt bP 67 Using your VAIO computer Using the Memory Stick Your VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras and mobile phones Because it
26. the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery 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 You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery On using headphones Q 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 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 Precautions On handling Memory Sticks Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to COovovovo vo Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in
27. the computer and turn on the Bluetooth device 2 Choose Start gt All programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt Bluetooth File Forwarding Wizard 3 Click Next select the check box next to Receive files and click Next again Using your VAIO computer The message The Bluetooth device requires authentication appears in the notification area The target Bluetooth enabled device is requesting connection authentication Mutual authentication is required to enable Bluetooth communications with this device Cannot connect to service supported by target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer equipped with the Bluetooth functionality For more details refer to the Bluetooth Device Help in Windows XP and or the operating instructions or electronic manual for the targeted Bluetooth device Unable to exchange business card data with a cellular phone The business card exchange function is not supported lt gt 82 Using your VAIO computer Using Wireless LAN WLAN Thanks to Sony s Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a powerful network A WLAN is a network in which a mobile 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 bu
28. the sun Q Direct sunlight Q High humidity or Corrosive substances 0 Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick Precautions On handling the memory card adapter VGN A series Do not touch the memory card adapter connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the 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 COovovovo vo Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Q Direct sunlight Q High humidity or Corrosive substances Q Use the storage case supplied with the memory card adapter Trademarks Trademarks Sony Battery Checker Click to DVD DVgate Plus HotKey Utility Keyboard Utility Memory Stick Formatter PictureGear Studio Prepare your VAIO SonicStage SonicStage Mastering Studio VAIO Control Center VAIO Edit Components VAIO Launcher VAIO Media VAIO Power Management VAIO System Information VAIO Zone Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation All ATI product and product feature names and logos are trademarks and or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc Microsoft Internet Explorer Windows Movie Maker Windows Media Player Windows XP
29. your computer s LCD and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other a tt Your monitor or TV hardware 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 Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise your computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colours on each display do not divide one single window on two displays otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colours or a lower resolution for each display lt gt 118 Connecting peripheral devices Selecting the Multiple Monitors mode To select the Multiple Monitors mode proceed as follows Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar Click Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes Click the Display icon Select the Settings tab Click the monitor icon marked 2 Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box Click Apply and then OK If the Monitor Settings dialog box appears click YES a Your external display or TV may not support the Multiple Monitors function O N Oa fF WN On VGN A series you can also switch the view between you
30. your device You have to remove your device See Uninstalling a driver page 160 to remove it Then repeat from step 2 in Installing a driver page 155 Double clicking Other devices displays your device You have to right click your device then click Uninstall Repeat from step 2 in Installing a driver page 155 Q Customising your computer If the This device is working properly message is not displayed the device is not working properly Click OK to close the Properties dialog box then reinstall the driver as follows m m m m Right click Uninstall When the Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears click OK Click Yes and restart the computer When the computer restarts repeat from step 2 in Installing a driver page 155 If your device is not displayed in the Properties dialog box the device is not working properly Repeat steps 1 through 4 in the previous sections to check the driver s installation Click your device then click Uninstall to remove the driver Click Yes to restart the computer When the computer restarts repeat from step 2 in Uninstalling a driver page 160 Customising your computer Updating a driver To update the driver proceed as follows 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon And then click the device you want to revert 4 On the Hardware tab click Properties 5 On the Driver tab click Update Driver 6 Fo
31. 92 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 the computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk COovovovo vO 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 Precautions On handling the LCD screen m m m Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The r
32. Apply and then OK If the Monitor Settings dialog box appears click YES oa fF WO ND Connecting peripheral devices Deactivating the Multiple Monitors function To deactivate the Multiple Monitors function proceed as follows Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar Click Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes Click the Display icon Click the Settings tab Click the monitor icon 2 Deselect the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box Click Apply and then OK If the Monitor Settings dialog box appears click YES ON Oa FWD For switching from Primary to Secondary display see Selecting display modes page 116 On VGN A series you can also switch the view between your computer s LCD and the external display with the 1 button if you change the default button assignment For details on changing the button assignment Setting up your computer with VAIO Control Center page 26 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting external speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of a speaker cable 1 into the headphone connector 2 Q on the computer 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speakers 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not plac
33. GN A series cccceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee cece renee eceaeeeeeaaeeseeaeescaaeeseeaeeesaaeeseaeeeseeeeeseaeeeseaeees 73 Using Wireless LAN WLAN ioina a eee i Ea ee AA o e Eia Saa a rea a anaa A a Da A N a 82 Using power SAVING MOdeSasinonicnoracnaiian airi An i e aa a eaa Aaa ETa NK EE AEN NE aE an E keia 93 Managing power with VAIO Power Management ccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeaeeseaeeseaaeeseaaeeseaaeeseeeeesseaeeesiaeeeseaeees 96 Connecting peripheral de OS e T aa aaa a a cee vaece a a aa E EE a saan ETa EE EEE EREET 99 Connecting a port replicator VGN A series c ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeseaeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeecaeeeeeeaeeeseeeeseeaeesecaeeseeaeeseeeeeee 100 Connecting an external diSplay cecccecceceeceeeeeeeeeeceneeeeea eee eeeee ences ee ceaeee eases scaeeeeeaeeescaeeeeeeeeceaeeeseaeeesaeeseeaeeseeaeeteneaeeees 106 selecting display MOES cs eio ainai nea ie ionar da cg ect aiaia peaa eve PAEK Ea Ea Ten paa Ea Sa es dest va ged caer Faea iaaa eet araoa aiarad iah 116 Using the Multiple Monitors function ssssssssesssisseseiritsetinttutkintntttt nnak t nn AAEEEAAANEEEAAANNEEEAANNEEEAAANEEEAAANEEEAEANEEEAEANEEENAE EEEn NEEE 117 Connecting external speakers 0 0 c ce ceeeeeeeceeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaaeeeeaaeecaaeeeeaeeesaeeeeeeaeeeeaeeeceaeeeegaeeeseaaeeeseaeeesaeesegaeeseeaeeeeneaeeees 122 Connecting an external MICrOPNONG eccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteaeeeeeaeeeeaeeeeeaeeeseaeeee
34. IO computer Using the WiFi protected access WPA WPA is a wireless security enhancement that allows you to transfer data in a highly secure way For more information on the access point refer to the documentation that came with your access point To use WPA on your computer proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless VGN A series or Wireless LAN PCG K series switch On VGN A series the Wireless Device Switch dialog box appears Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and deselect the Enable Bluetooth Device check box then click the OK button Right click the network icon on the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection Select View available network connections The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears Select the wireless network to which you want to connect Fill in the Network key The network key should be at least 8 characters long You can choose whatever you want Fill in exactly the same Network key again for confirmation Click Connect The connection is established A In Ad hoc mode WPA security cannot be used specifications in the standard itself In France only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors For more information see the Wireless LAN Regulations 89 Using your VAIO computer Wireless LAN channel selection In a 802 11b g configuration channel 1 to 13 can be used a With an access point Infrastructure Q The chann
35. Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Q Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to change the module The package protects the module from ESD I Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer and any repairs will be out of warranty Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C 95 F or less than 5 C 41 F High humidity 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 Depending on the configuration of your computer the number of available slots varies Upgrading your VAIO computer Removing and installing a mem
36. K position to secure the battery pack on the computer PCG K series To install the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD 2 Open the cover of the battery bay yy 4 D gt k 3 Insert the battery pack with the label facing up into the battery bay of the computer 4 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet lt gt 18 Using your VAIO computer Charging the battery pack To charge the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges Battery indicator status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power lt bP 19 Using your VAIO computer When the battery is running out of power both the battery and power indicators blink Keep the battery pack installed in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pac
37. OK The Confirm window closes and the default settings are restored for all the power scheme options 99 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on your unit Connecting a port replicator page 100 Connecting an external display page 106 Selecting display modes page 116 Using the Multiple Monitors function page 117 Connecting external speakers page 122 Connecting an external microphone page 124 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 127 Connecting a printer page 133 Connecting an i LINK device page 137 OoOoOOoOOOCODO Connecting to a network LAN page 141 To identify and locate the ports on your computer see the printed Specifications sheet Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or from the Sony website www sonystyle europe com For more information about connection compatibility go to the VAIO Link website www vaio link com Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a port replicator VGN A series Your computer supports the use of an optional port replicator Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer and an external display 3 1 Network connector page 141 2 Optical out conne
38. SB floppy disk drive is now ready for use Bo When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB connector This may cause a malfunction To remove a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows Q If your computer is on wait until the floppy drive LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable If the floppy disk drive is not removed properly your system may crash and you may lose any unsaved data Q If your computer is off you can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer Connecting peripheral devices Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Hold the disk 1 with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the disk into the drive 2 until it clicks into place Connecting peripheral devices Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk proceed as follows When you have finished using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk Bo Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the disk does not come out by pressing the eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the eject button while the LED indicator is on It may damage the floppy disk Connecting peripheral devices Troubleshooting floppy disks My USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk Q The floppy disk is write pro
39. V and record your favourite programmes digitally and by remote control Windows Your system includes Microsoft s Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with Service Pack 2 operating system Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mails browse the Internet Excellent customer support If you are experiencing any problems with your computer please check the VAIO Link website for a possible solution http www vaio link com Before contacting VAIO Link please try to solve the problem by reading this guide the printed Troubleshooting Guide or the manuals and help files for the peripherals or software Depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information Welcome Documentation pack Your documentation pack contains printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Guides are provided in PDF format which you can easily browse through and print out The My Info Centre portal is a perfect starting point to using your VAIO computer a comprehensive collection of everything you need to get the most from your computer The user guides are collected under My Documentation which can be shown as follows 1 Go to Start and click the My Info Centre icon 2 From the pictures at the top of the window click My Documentation a 3 Select your language from the drop down box 4 Select the guide you want to read The My Info Centre icon is onl
40. VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management proceed as follows 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar 2 Select Adjust Power Properties The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the VAIO Power Management tab lt gt 97 Using your VAIO computer Activating VAIO Power Management power schemes VAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes Each power scheme consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme proceed as follows 1 Open Adjust Power Properties 2 Select the Power Schemes tab 3 Select a power scheme from the Power schemes drop down list 4 Ifyou now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears to the right of Power Scheme 5 If necessary you can change the items in the list e g the brightness of the LCD 6 Click OK The power scheme has been activated Ay You must have computer administrator rights on your computer to set up a power scheme For more information on VAIO Power Management and Power Schemes see the software s online help files Power Scheme Description Power Management Off Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes VAIO Opti
41. WATTS User Guide VGN A series PCG K series SONY ONLO Contents Teramu ae EP AE I E E A T T EET ETEA I T O A ET AE E 5 NOICE acetic E A T cs ie Sable dat A N A S E ade 5 ENERGY STAR oriit e a e a eal olan a aaar a a E a eal Ea a a 6 OWNENS FECOMG EEEE TTT E A E EEE 6 WOICOMG as irohin ete tee ead eee A E E EEEE EEE ARA EE EAE EO EAE EREE A A ede REAO N 7 Documentation pack ani e NE A tae a aceite A A A A hota amen 8 Ergonomic considerations or eriesei einir iaasa E RA agus E E TEE O EAEE EEA AATA A A ANA S 11 Using your VAIO COMPUTE isin aeei ennnen a eraa a aa Aeae ae a a ea aa aeaa aaa aaae eaae a aa aaan ease khaaniks 13 Connecting a pOWer SOUICE sssssssisssktssitttttttttttttt aeeeeeaeeeceaeeecaaaeecaeee ceases seaeeeseaaeeseaeesseeaeeeceaeeenaeeeseaeeeseaeeseceeeseeeseseeensaes 14 Using the battery pack suinicrniiine rarai ai iii A a r A A Aa A E ee aar niiae 15 Setting the password eroaa ea A a aaa Aa aa Gen aAa aaua Taaa ae A a eaa dca Gia 22 Setting up your computer with VAIO Control Center cccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeneeeseaeeeceaeeeseaeeeseaeeeseaeesecaeeeseeeseseeessaes 26 Shutting down your Computer Safely cccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeneeeeceeeeeaeeeeaeeeceaeeeseaaeeceaeeeseaeeeseaeeeseaeeeegeeeeseaeeeseaeesseeeeseieesseeaeeseaes 28 Using the keyboard ssc dees ches sis 25 as cede Sas nega ete E uaieaas ca gens fat cauidedsadcbacdeea cenzebvand cavabl ae ALE NESTEA TNE 29 Using the TOUCH Pad
42. age 164 Ooovoovdo Customising your computer Installing a driver For more information on re installing drivers see the printed Recovery Guide for details To install a driver that is stored on the C drive proceed as follows 1 2 Go to the folder C Drivers Select the correct folder If you need to update a modem driver for example select the Modem folder If there is an exe file double click the exe file and follow the online procedure If there is no exe file you need to go through the Device Manager to update the driver see the second option in the Updating a driver page 159 chapter If the driver comes on a CD ROM or disk accompanying an accessory and the driver does not come with a specific installation procedure proceed as follows to install it 1 2 Insert the installation CD ROM or disk accompanying the device into the optical disc drive Connect the device that needs a driver to your computer The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears Select Specify a location then click Next When installing a driver from the provided CD ROM or disk by using a CD ROM or disk drive connected to the computer select the Drivers folder on the optical disc drive When installing a driver after having copied the contents of the provided CD ROM or disk to your hard disk browse to the appropriate subdirectory containing the driver The subdirectory should be found in the folder you copied from the CD ROM
43. box appears Fill in these three questions QO live the closest to this region type mostly in this language Q Iuse this type of keyboard In the End User License Agreement accept the License Agreement and click Next Continue your Windows setup until it is finished You can also change the country and language settings into your language as soon as Windows has been restarted To change the country and language settings proceed as follows 1 2 Click Start and then Control Panel In the Control Panel window double click the Regional and Language Options icon If you do not see this icon click Switch to Classic View on the left side In the Regional Options tab of the Regional and Language Options window select your language from the Standards and formats drop down menu lt gt 144 Customising your computer In the Advanced tab of the Regional and Language Options window select your language from the Language for non Unicode programs drop down menu To change the language of the Windows menus dialog boxes and online help files provided by Microsoft Windows select the Languages tab of the Regional and Language Options window Non Microsoft Windows applications stay in English even if you change these settings Select your language from the drop down list Click Apply to apply the changes You are prompted to log off and log on again Only then the changes to the new language will take effect Clic
44. 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 the Magnify button changes the resolution When the LCD screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view lt gt 44 Using your VAIO computer Q 1 button The S1 button by default launches VAIO Zone You also can link another action that you execute often to this shortcut button See Setting up your computer with VAIO Control Center page 26 Troubleshooting special buttons VGN A series Pressing the Magnify button does not change the screen resolution Q If the default resolution has been changed using the Display Properties window pressing the Magnify button may not work Change the resolution to the default one in the Display Properties window and then use the Magnify button Q When the software that places high load to the CPU is running pressing the Magnify button may cause a malfunction It is strongly recommended that you should not use the Magnify button while such software is running lt 45 Using your VAIO computer Using the optical disc drive Your VAIO computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle
45. ctor page 111 3 DVI D connector page 107 4 Monitor VGA connector page 107 5 2 Hi Speed USB USB2 0 page 127 6 Right Left audio in page 100 connectors connectors 7 DC In connector page 14 8 2 Hi Speed USB USB2 0 page 127 9 Printer connector page 133 connectors 10 S Video out connector page 111 11 Video out connector page 111 12 Right Left audio out page 111 connectors Bo The port replicator can be powered only with the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet when using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions When video cables are connected to S Video out and Video out simultaneously only the S Video out connector can be used To connect an external audio source such as a CD player proceed as follows Connect your audio device s left and right audio cables into the right 6 and left 6 audio in connectors Connecting peripheral devices Attaching your computer to the port replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the power cord 1 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC In port 3 on the port replicator 4 a Ms 4 Slide open the port replicator cover on the bottom of your computer Connecting peripheral devic
46. d then a new password twice and press Enter To remove the password leave Enter New Password and Confirm New Password blank and press Enter Use lt or gt to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press Enter On the Setup Confirmation screen confirm that Yes is selected and then press Enter Using your VAIO computer Setting up your computer with VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center utility allows you to consult system information and specify preferences for system behaviour To use VAIO Control Center proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 In All Programs click VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears Control item System Information Initial Setting Built in Pointing Device Printer Port PCG K series only S Button VGN A series only Plug and Display VGN A series only Automatic Brightness VGN A series only Station and Port replicator VGN A series only Wireless Switch Settings VGN A series only Description Displays the information about your operating system and the hardware architecture You can specify the order in which the system checks for devices containing a bootable system when it starts You can enable or disable the built in pointing device You can specify settings to resolve resource conflicts when you add the hardware You can change the Control items assigned to the computer s S button Available pre defined assi
47. designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and Access Points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication 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 Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802 11g standard can only communicate with a device using the IEEE 802 11b standard not with the IEEE 802 11a standard IEEE 802 11b The standard speed is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up IEEE 802 119 The standard speed is 54 Mbps or about 5 times faster than a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11b standard On PCG K series you will only achieve this speed when working exclusively on 802 119 mode and not in a mixed b g mode gt 83 Using your VAIO computer Communicating without Access Point ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point Each device communicates directly with other de
48. device 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 To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following Q When moving your computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB connectors Q Do not put your computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Q Connecting a USB mouse page 128 Q Connecting a USB floppy disk drive page 129 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse proceed as follows Choose the USB connector 1 Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can now use your USB mouse 3 2 The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on your computer therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector and you can start working Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a USB floppy disk drive As an optional extra you can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Choose the USB connector Y you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB connector The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your U
49. digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick To do so simply copy images on the Memory Stick then use a special PC Card adapter to insert it into your computer You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick when using an i LINK connection Connecting two VAIO computers You can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO computer to your computer with an optional i LINK cable You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer ome lt bP 140 Connecting peripheral devices Troubleshooting i LINK devices cannot establish an i LINK connection between two VAIO computers m m m m You must have administrator rights on your computer to be able to link the two Disconnect then reconnect the i LINK cable If you still have no connection after waiting for a while restart both computers If either computer has just returned from a power saving mode the connection may be affected In this case make sure you perform a full restart before connecting them When I record images to a digital video device using DVgate Plus see an error message m m m m m Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate Plus sometimes causes this error
50. e Bluetooth Device dialog and select the check box Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer For more information on the Bluetooth Device dialog see Communicating with another Bluetooth device page 75 Using your VAIO computer The data transfer speed is slow The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices but also on the radio wave quality the operating system or the software used Try to move your computer or try to place the two devices closer I cannot communicate with the other device although the distance between both devices is within 10 metres Q The data transfer distance can be shorter than 10 metres depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality on the operating system or the software used Try to move your computer or to place both devices closer 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 Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details File transmission and reception fail When transmitting a file with the Bluetooth File Forwarding Wizard the receiving device must be set beforehand to receive incoming transmissions To set a device to receive incoming transmissions proceed as follows 1 Start
51. e Memory Stick is in use Turns off when the Memory Stick is no longer in use Turns on when the optical disc drive is in use Turns off when the optical disc drive is no longer in use Turns on when the volume is turned off Turns on when the screen brightness is maximized Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Turns off when the hard disk drive is not being accessed Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad area are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The lt Shift gt key lowers the case of typed characters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the letters appear in lowercase as you type unless you hold down the lt Shift gt key Turns on when the screen scrolls differently Not all applications support this function Turns off when the information moves across the display normally lt gt 31 Using your VAIO computer Troubleshooting the keyboard A key top has fallen off Q If any of the following keys falls off replace the key top as shown below VGN A series Caps Lock Shift Backspace Enter or space bar PCG K series Enter Caps Lock Ctrl Tab space bar left Shift If any other key top falls off place it back into position and push it in from above until it clicks To replace a key top Remove the wire 1 from the key top then attach it to the hooks 2 on the
52. e floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks Connecting peripheral devices Troubleshooting sound My speakers are not producing sound Q Ooo vo VGN A series Q The built in speakers may be turned off the Mute 1X indicator is on Press the Mute button to turn on the speakers Q The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press the Volume up button to increase the volume PCG K series Q The built in speakers may be turned off Press lt Fn gt lt F2 gt to turn on the speakers Q The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt and then or gt or keep pressing lt Fn gt lt F4 gt to increase the volume If you use external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If batteries power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the headphone connector disconnect the cable If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery pack is properly installed and charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows Connecting peripheral devices Connecting an external microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need
53. e other Sony websites Q www club vaio com if you want to know more about VAIO and become part of the growing VAIO community QO www sonystyle europe com for online purchases Q www sony net for other Sony products a You need to set up an Internet connection before you can access the online features described here Getting help e Support What is e Support You have searched our user guides and website www vaio link com but have not found an answer to your question issue e Support is the ideal solution for you Our e Support Web Portal is an interactive website on which you can submit any technical query you may have regarding your VAIO and receive answers from our dedicated support team Every submitted query will result in a unique case number to ensure smooth communication between yourself and the e Support Team Who can use e Support All registered VAIO customers are entitled to unlimited access to the VAIO Link e Support Web Portal How can I access the e Support portal When you register your VAIO computer online at Club VAIO www club vaio com you will automatically receive an email with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the email You are now ready to create your first case You can access the e Support Web Portal from any computer with an active I
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55. eed as follows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon 3 Click the Administrative Tools icon 4 Double click the Services icon The Services window appears 5 Check Status and Startup Type for Wireless Zero Configuration When Started and Automatic are shown under Status and Startup Type respectively the Wireless Zero Configuration service is active To activate the Wireless Zero Configuration service proceed as follows 1 On the Services window right click Wireless Zero Configuration and click Properties The Wireless Zero Configuration Properties window appears 2 Select Automatic for Startup type and click Apply 3 Click Start under Service status 4 Click OK to close the window gt 93 Using your VAIO computer Using power saving modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select Bo If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the
56. el used will be the channel selected by the access point For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point refer to the documentation that came with your access point b Without access point Ad Hoc Q If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected In France only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors For more information see the Wireless LAN Regulations Q If the Wireless connection is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that uses the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient e
57. er upside down and lift open the LCD 7 Lift the keyboard from the touchpad side turn it over the indicators and gently prop it up against the LCD display Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 8 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity Upgrading your VAIO computer 9 Remove the memory module Q Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 10 Remove the new memory module from its packaging Upgrading your VAIO computer 11 Install the memory module Q Slide the memory module into the slot Q Push in the memory module until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Upgrading your VAIO computer 13 Close the LCD and turn over the computer upside down 14 Close the memory module compartment cover and then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 15 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer Upgrading your VAIO computer PCG K series To change or add a memory module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screw on the bottom of the compute
58. er you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world is labelled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the DVD drive are out of warranty If your computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is activated playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in audio and video lt a gt 48 Using your VAIO computer Troubleshooting the optical disc drive cannot switch from LCD display to TV and vice versa PCG K series If a DVD disc is inserted in the optical disc drive remove the disc My optical disc drive tray does not open Q m Make sure the computer is turned on and press the disc eject button Z On VGN A series try first the disc eject button If this button does not work then press the substitute disc eject button on the optical disc drive The disc eject button is disabled until you start your computer and log on to Windows Go to Start gt My Computer Right click the optical disc drive and select Eject Make sure the computer is not in Standby or Hibernate mode If this does not work try the following Turn off the computer and insert a sharp pointed object for example a paperclip into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive to slide out the tray
59. es 7 Turn on the computer any When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with the attached port replicator may cause a temporary loss of power Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony adapter Do not move your computer while attached to the port replicator as it may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the computer Connecting peripheral devices Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator Make sure to turn off your computer before disconnecting it from the port replicator to prevent loss of unsaved data To disconnect your computer from the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals 2 Slide the lock lever to UNLOCK Connecting peripheral devices 4 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your computer fa It is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the port replicator If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect your port replicator completely from the mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Connecting peripheral devices Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your VAIO computer For example you can use your computer with a computer displa
60. es of VAIO 4 Volume button Increases or decreases the speaker Zone volume 5 Channel control button Switches the channel in the ascending or 6 STANDBY button Puts the system into Standby mode descending order 7 Operation buttons Use these buttons for VAIO Zone operations Depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information With the remote commander you can increase the volume only up to the level set by the volume control on the external speaker gt 63 Using your VAIO computer Using PC Cards Your VAIO computer is equipped with a PC Card slot PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing upwards 2 Gently push the PC Card into the connector The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the system tray lt gt 64 Using your VAIO computer fa Some devices may not function properly if you repeat returning to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode The computer will return to its original state if you restart it Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box re
61. esaaeeseaeesseaeeesgaeeeseaeeseeaeeseaaeeeesaeeeseaeesseaeesneaeeees 190 On using headphones siecs cek ec ened neta eased see Lt ee eae a ed etn eae eevee aiai 190 On handling Memory Sticks cccccceceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaee eee eee eeaeeecae ee eeaeee ceases ecaeeeeeeeeeseeeeeceeeseaeeeseaeeeseaeesecaeeseeeeseneeene 191 On handling the memory card adapter VGN A SEPi S ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeee ceases eeaeeeseaeeeseeeeeseaeeeeeaeeeeceeeeeeeaeeteeaeeees 192 anete leiaat C ee oP oe EE E E AAA A A EE 193 Read this first Read this first Notice 2005 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patent
62. esidual image disappears in a while You can use a screensaver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD 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 This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Precautions On using the power source m O 0 Ooocodocodo See the printed Specifications sheet to check the power operation of your VAIO Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder 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 wall outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunctio
63. g TV on your VAIO computer My Documentation also gives you m m Help files about reading the guides Important information about your computer in the form of notices and announcements lt bP 10 Welcome In My Info Centre you can also find My Software Feeling creative Click this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options My VAIO essentials Want to expand the capabilities of your VAIO computer Click this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories My Websites y Click this icon and check out our most popular websites My ISP Click this icon to find out about the preferential offers from our partners and access the world of the internet Further sources 1 Go to Start gt Help and Support for VAIO support information as well as tips and tricks 2 Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting 3 Go to www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favourite VAIO software lt gt 11 Welcome 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 Q Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neu
64. gnments are Stand by Hibernate External Display Launch Application VAIO Zone Multiple Monitors Default assignment You can specify settings for automatic output to the external display You can specify settings for the auto luminance sensor The auto luminance sensor senses the brightness from outside then the display brightness is adjusted accordingly You can specify the behaviour when station or port replicator is connected to your computer You can select the option of the wireless function that is activated when you set the WIRELESS switch on your computer to ON lt gt 27 Using your VAIO computer 3 Select the desired control item 4 Once finished click OK The item has been changed A For more information about each option click Help on the VAIO Control Center window to display the help file Some of the control items will not be visible If you open VAIO Control Center as a limited user lt bP 28 Using your VAIO computer Shutting down your computer safely It is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do not lose unsaved data To shut down your computer proceed as follows 1 2 3 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer Click the Start button Click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears Click Turn Off Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for your computer to turn off automatica
65. he printer Then install the printer driver once again Connecting peripheral devices Q If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Proceed as follows Click Start and then Control Panel Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon Click the Printers and Faxes icon Right click the printer to select Properties Click the Ports tab Click the check box for Enable bidirectional support to deslect it Click OK N Oo of fF WO ND This change to the settings will disable the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel Q Check the physical connections between your computer and printer the AC adapter and the power cord and the power cord and an AC outlet and then restart your computer Connecting peripheral devices Connecting an i LINK device Your computer includes an i LINK IEEE1394 connector which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy delete or edit files The i LINK connector of your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK connectors The i LINK connector supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary de
66. he bottom of the screen Click OK Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks Click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button Click Close Click OK Your computer is ready to communicate with another computer lt bP 85 Using your VAIO computer If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure Hexadecimal A number representation using the digits 0 9 with their usual meaning plus the letters A F or a f to represent hexadecimal digits with values of decimal 10 to 15 Z An ad hoc network does not support WPA The Super G technology on PCG K series is not available in Ad hoc mode In France only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors For more information see the Wireless LAN Regulations gt 86 Using your VAIO computer Communicating with an Access Point infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point for example the Sony Access Point The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The Access Point coordinates transmission and rece
67. he set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Precautions If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer As you may lose important data once your computer is damaged you should back up your data regularly You can restore most of the original application programs from the supplied disc see the printed Recovery Guide for details On handling floppy disks Ooo wv m 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 the floppy disk away from any liquid Do not let the floppy disk get wet When you are not using the floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with a label make sure that the label is properly attached 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 Precautions On handling discs m m m Do not touch the surface of the disc Do
68. her Hardware Phone and Modem Options check that your modem is listed on the Modems tab and that the location information is correct on the Dialing Rules tab If you do not see the Phone and Modem Options icon click Switch to Classic View on the left side We recommend you use country specific phone plug to plug the phone line into the wall jack because use of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other connected device may not function properly Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Only DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency signalling tone dialling is supported The internal modem is intended to be used for data and fax communications using DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency signalling tone dialing on the PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network networks in the following countries Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Greece Germany Iceland Ireland Italy Luxembourg Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland the Netherlands and the United Kingdom Before using the modem it will be necessary to select the country where you are actually using it The detailed procedure for selecting your present location is
69. ick Volume under Sound recording on the Audio tab Select Advanced Controls from the Options menu The Advanced button appears for Microphone Balance Click the Advanced button and select the Mono Mic check box under Other Controls This audio channel setting is only applied to sound recording with a microphone Stereo sound is not recorded with a stereo microphone VGN A series Proceed as follows to change the audio channel setting 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then Sounds and Audio Devices Click Volume under Sound recording on the Audio tab Select Advanced Controls from the Options menu The Advanced button appears for Microphone Balance Click the Advanced button and deselect the Mono Mic check box under Other Controls Connecting peripheral devices Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device You can connect a USB device for example a mouse floppy disk drive keyboard printer to your computer USB devices are hot plug and play devices You do not need to shut down your computer prior to connecting these devices unless the manual supplied with the device states otherwise For some USB devices you need to install the software before you connect the device Not following this procedure might cause the device not to work properly For more information check the manual provided with the USB
70. imultaneously use the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices which use the 2 4 GHz band such as a wireless LAN PC Card 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 gt 77 Using your VAIO computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device using the Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard You can easily transfer data such as files or pictures to another Bluetooth device To transfer data from or to another Bluetooth device proceed as follows 1 Choose Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard The Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard appears Click Next to continue Follow the steps in the Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard to communicate with another Bluetooth device fa Do not simultaneously use the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices which use the 2 4 GHz band such as a wireless LAN PC Card 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 Connecting to a network with Bluetooth device With Bluetooth connections you can join a personal area network PAN which is an Internet Protocol IP based network 1 Turn on the Wireless switch 2 Choose Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections gt Network Connections gt Bluetooth Network Co
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72. ions sheet for more information 1 Network connector page 141 2 Optical out connector page 111 3 DVI D connector page 107 4 Monitor VGA connector page 107 5 2 Hi Speed USB USB2 0 page 127 6 Volume connector page 58 connectors 7 Right Left speaker page 58 8 Right Left audio in page 52 9 Video in connector page 52 connectors connectors 10 S Video in connector page 52 11 Antenna VHF UHF page 37 12 DC In connector page 14 connector 13 2 Hi Speed USB USB2 0 page 127 14 Printer connector page 133 15 S Video out connector page 111 connectors 16 Video out connector page 111 17 Right Left audio out page 111 connectors lt gt 52 Using your VAIO computer A The A V port replicator can be powered only with the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not remove the AC adapter from the A V port replicator or the AC outlet when using the A V port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions When video cables are connected to S Video out and Video out simultaneously only the S Video out connector can be used To connect an external video audio source such as a video camera VCR or DVD player proceed as follows 1 Connect your video audio device s video cable to the composite S Video in 10 or Video in 9 connector depending on the type of cable you are
73. ipheral devices Connecting a printer using the printer connector To connect a printer using the printer connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer power cord 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the printer cable 2 supplied with your printer into the printer connector 3 4 on the computer or the optional port replicator Depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information Bo Turn off your computer and the printer unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the printer Connecting peripheral devices Troubleshooting printers Q Make sure that the printer driver supports Windows XP Ask the manufacturer of your printer for the driver that supports Windows XP m The printer connector 4 on the port replicator is internally connected to the USB If your printer is connected to the printer connector on the port replicator proceed as follows to check the printer port settings ou AORN 7 Click Start and then Control Panel Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon Click the Printers and Faxes icon Right click the printer to select Properties Click the Ports tab Check if the check box for USB001 is selected If another check box is selected click the box for USB001 Click OK If the above procedure does not work right click the printer and selected Delete on the window in step 3 above to delete t
74. k The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life The battery indicator is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicators 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 Standby or Hibernate If the battery wears out when your computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet lt gt 20 Using your VAIO computer Removing the battery pack VGN A series To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD 2 Slide the lock lever 1 on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the release lever 2 on the bottom of the computer to the RELEASE position The right edge of the battery compartment cover is pushed up RELEASE j LOCK UNLOCK lo o Es 1
75. k Start and select Log Off Click Log Off in the Log Off Windows window If necessary enter your password to log on again All the menus help files and icons are then displayed in your selected language However some parts may remain in English Customising your computer To change the keyboard layout proceed as follows 1 2 Click Start and then Control Panel In the Control Panel window double click the Regional and Language Options icon If you do not see this icon click Switch to Classic View on the left side In the Languages tab of the Regional and Language Options window click the Details button The Text Services and Input Languages window appears In the Settings tab of the Text Services and Input Languages window select your keyboard from the Default input language drop down menu If your keyboard is not available click the Add button The Add Input Language window appears Select the input language and keyboard from the drop down menu Click the OK button to close the Add Input Language window Click the OK button to close the Regional and Language Options window lt gt 146 Customising your computer Configuring your modem Before you can start using your internal modem not all modem are built in or each time you use your modem while travelling make sure that the country of the active location defined in the Phone and Modem Options dialog box matches the country you are dialling from You may no
76. key unit Align the centre of the key top and press it from above 3 until it clicks VGN A series Q Caps Lock key Shift key Backspace key lt gt 32 Using your VAIO computer Q Enter key 33 Using your VAIO computer QO Space bar key lt gt 34 Using your VAIO computer PCG K series Q Caps Lock key Ctrl key Tab key lt gt 35 Using your VAIO computer Q Space bar key left Shift key 2 QO If any key top other than the above keys falls off see the figure below to place it back into position To replace a key top Hook the catches 1 on the key top onto the screen side corners of the key top support 2 place the key top back into position and then press it from above 3 until it clicks Do not take off the key top intentionally as it may cause a malfunction Do not push the key top excessively when you replace it as it may cause a malfunction Handle the key tops with care gt 36 Using your VAIO computer Using the touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device your touchpad 1 You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad Er A
77. l it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer Q You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance Adding and removing memory In the future you may want to change or add memory modules in order to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Be careful when changing memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunction Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by your computer or Windows presents unstable operation contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following Q Handle the memory module gently Q 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 Q Disconnect the system from its power source that is battery or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the system Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Upgrading your VAIO computer Q Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components
78. llow the instructions that appear on your screen You can have Windows search for the driver or point to the driver s location yourself Click Start on the taskbar Click My Computer from the menu 1 2 3 Click View system information on the left of the window 4 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 5 Double click the option corresponding to the device you installed then double click your device The Properties dialog box appears 6 Click the Driver tab 7 Click Update driver The driver is updated To install your device driver you must log on to your computer as a user with administrator rights Uninstalling a driver Leave the device connected to your computer while uninstalling the driver To uninstall the driver proceed as follows 1 2 3 anon O won A o Click Start on the taskbar Click Control Panel Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon And then click the device you want to revert On the Hardware tab click Properties On the Driver tab click Uninstall When the Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears click OK If you are prompted to restart your computer click Yes The Uninstall button is unavailable if removing the driver would make your device unusable Click Start on the taskbar Click My Computer from the menu Click View system information on the left of the window Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager Double click the option corresponding to the de
79. lly The power indicator turns off See the printed Troubleshooting Guide if you have problems shutting down your computer lt bP 29 Using your VAIO computer Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s but has additional keys that perform model specific tasks For more information on the standard keys see Windows Help and Support Center The VAIO Link website www vaio link com also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard Combinations and functions with the lt Fn gt key Combinations Feature Functions lt Fn gt 1X F2 speaker switch Turns the built in speakers on and off PCG K series only lt Fn gt 1 F3 F4 speaker volume PCG K series Adjusts the built in speaker volume only To increase volume press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt and then or or keep pressing lt Fn gt lt F4 gt To decrease volume press lt Fn gt lt F3 gt and then or or keep pressing lt Fn gt lt F3 gt lt Fn gt F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press lt Fn gt lt F6 gt and then or gt or keep pressing lt Fn gt lt F6 gt To decrease lightness intensity press lt Fn gt lt F5 gt and then or or keep pressing lt Fn gt lt F5 gt Toggles between the LCD external device monitor or TV depending on which device is connected and lt Fn gt co gt F7 switch to the external display
80. lug one end of an S Video cable 3 into the S Video out connector 4 on the port replicator and the other into the S Video connector on the TV Switch the input channel of the TV to external input Set up the TV configuration system lt bP 112 Connecting peripheral devices 1 3 Which cable can I use to connect my VAIO equipped with an Audio Video port to a TV You need to use an AV cable which has a minijack connector on one end and 3 RCA also called cinch connectors on the other end For example the Sony VMC 20FR which is available via direct sales and various retailers Note that not all TVs have RCA in if your TV does not have RCA in you need an RCA to Scart converter provided of course that your TV has a Scart in If your VAIO has an S video port you can use this port as an alternative means of connection Please have a look at the Knowledge Bases on the VAIO Link website lt gt 113 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a projector You can connect a projector such as the Sony LCD projector either directly to your computer or via the optional port replicator Depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information To connect a projector proceed as follows 1 2 3 4 Connect the power cord 1 of the projector into an AC outlet Plug the RGB signal cable 2 into the monitor VGA c
81. m information on the left of the window 4 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 5 Double click the option corresponding to the device you installed then double click your device The Properties dialog box appears 6 Click the Driver tab 7 On the Driver tab click Roll Back Driver You have your previous driver back A You must be logged on to your computer with administrator rights in order to complete this procedure Restoring your computer does not affect or change your personal data files For more information about System Restore see the Windows Help and Support Centre Customising your computer Downloading drivers Note that it is possible to download the latest versions of drivers for your computer on our website To download the latest drivers proceed as follows 1 Go to www vaio link com and choose your language 2 Select Drivers and Updates and follow the procedure For more information follow the instructions you received with the device or see the printed Recovery Guide Z Downloading or installing drivers not provided by VAIO Link might cause compatibility issues Upgrading your VAIO computer Upgrading your VAIO computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandling it is recommended that Q You contact your dealer to install a new memory module QO You do not instal
82. mized The default power management state for either power source VAIO Maximum Battery Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance when battery power is in use It reduces the brightness of the display and puts the system into Standby mode after a specified time period VAIO Ultimate Battery Provides longer battery life than VAIO Maximum Battery gt 98 Using your VAIO computer A If you have a computer with a mobile CPU see the printed Specifications sheet a CPU control icon may appear on the taskbar The CPU control icon indicates the CPU control status Performance Adaptive Battery Life Degrade To make the icon appear click the Advanced button on the VAIO Power Management tab Select the Show CPU status icon in the taskbar box and then click OK If you want to know more about the CPU control icon read the online help file Other Information Icons on the Notification Area Restoring the default settings The power scheme settings that you changed on the VAIO Power Management tab can be restored to the default settings To restore the default settings proceed as follows 1 2 Select the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options Properties window Click the Advanced button The VAIO Power Management window appears Click the Reset by default button The Confirm window appears Select the Restore all power schemes to the original factory default settings Click
83. move the software driver and then reinstall it 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 supplied with your PC Card for more information on use For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal power operation and Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognised Restart your system to correct the problem Do not carry your computer while touching the head of a PC Card as pressure or shock may damage the connector pins lt bP 65 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 If you want to remove a PC Card when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 To remove a PC Card proceed as follows 1 a Ff O MN O ON O Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop In the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A dialog box appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device Click OK Click Close Push the PC Card release button so that the release button
84. n Precautions On handling your computer m Q Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth which is either 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 Should you drop a solid object or any liquid onto the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C 95 F or less than 5 C 41 F High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Oooooododo 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 ventilation slots The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from t
85. n on your computer you might overwrite system files and device driver files with unsigned or incompatible versions which provokes system instability The system files and device driver files provided with Windows XP have a Microsoft digital signature which indicates that the files are original unaltered system files or that they have been approved by Microsoft for use with Windows Customising your computer Downloading software Please note it is possible to download the latest upgrades of software for your computer from our website To download the latest upgrades proceed as follows 1 Go to www vaio link com and choose your language 2 Select Drivers and Updates and follow the procedure To install your application see the Installing software page 150 section Customising your computer Managing drivers A driver is a software enabling you to use hardware devices For example in order for you to be able to use a printer you must first install its driver Many drivers such as the mouse driver come with the operating system This section explains how to install check update or uninstall a driver The Windows XP Rollback feature is also explained Finally you will learn how to download the latest drivers from our site Installing a driver page 155 Checking the driver s installation page 157 Updating a driver page 159 Uninstalling a driver page 160 Restoring a driver page 162 Downloading drivers p
86. ne end of an audio video cable 2 into the AV Out connector 3 gt on the computer and the other to the TV Switch the input channel of the TV to external input Set up the TV configuration system lt gt 111 Connecting peripheral devices See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use If you insert a DVD in your DVD ROM drive to watch a video on your TV the lt Fn gt lt F7 gt key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV Solution 1 Eject your DVD from your computer 2 Once the DVD is ejected toggle between your LCD and your TV with the combination lt Fn gt lt F7 gt Your image appears now on both the LCD and the TV Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software If the display resolution of your computer is more than 1024 x 768 pixels a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV The hidden area on your TV can be seen by moving the cursor on your computer If you want to display the full image change the display resolution of your computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower To connect a TV to the port replicator proceed as follows VGN A series 1 2 Attach the port replicator to your computer Plug one end of an audio video cable 1 into the Audio out R L and Video out connectors 2 on the port replicator and the other into the Audio R L and Video connectors on the TV P
87. ng continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment Q All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations bP 79 Using your VAIO computer Troubleshooting the Bluetooth functionality cannot use the Bluetooth functionality Q If the Bluetooth LED is off turn on the Wireless switch Q You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when the computer is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode then turn on the Wireless switch located on your computer The connected device does not appear in the Bluetooth Device List If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear on the Devices tab in the Bluetooth Device dialog or you may not be able to communicate with the device cannot find the Bluetooth device with which I want to communicate Q Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details 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 Q To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer go to the Options tab in th
88. nnection The Bluetooth Personal Area Network Device dialog appears Q Ifyou wish to connect to a Bluetooth device that is not displayed click Add Q If you wish to connect to a displayed Bluetooth device select the devices s icon and click Connect 3 Follow the wizard to set up the connection Using your VAIO computer Stopping the Bluetooth connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the Wireless switch The Bluetooth LED turns off Additional information QO The data transfer rate varies depending on the following conditions Q OoOoOOOdOOODS Obstacles such as walls located between devices Distance between devices Material used in walls Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system Use of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on the computer Size of file being exchanged Q The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether Q Please note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted duri
89. nternet connection A complete help file is available on the e Support Web Portal to help you use our e Support Service Can submit questions in my native language Since you are interacting with our e Support Team through a portal which connects you directly to our central database e Support will only accept and deal with queries submitted in English Getting help Can submit my questions at any time Yes you can submit your questions 24 7 but please keep in mind that our e Support Team can only treat your queries from Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an email notifying you that your case has been updated Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage On handling the hard disk page 184 On handling the LCD screen page 185 On using the power source page 186 On handling your computer page 187 On handling floppy disks page 188 On handling discs page 189 On using the battery pack page 190 On using headphones page 190 On handling Memory Sticks page 191 OOOCOODOOCODCODSDO On handling the memory card adapter page 1
90. nvironment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 119 products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed lt gt 90 Using your VAIO computer Troubleshooting Wireless LAN cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality Check if the Wireless VGN A series or Wireless LAN PCG K series switch is turned on The Wireless LAN Access Point and your computer cannot communicate Q Ooocoo Q Check if the Wireless VGN A series or Wireless LAN PCG K series switch is turned on Q Check if the power of the Access Point is turned on Q Check if the Access Point is displayed in the Available networks window To check this click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click the Network Connections icon Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab Check if the Access Point is displayed in Available networks Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away fr
91. o your computer b T 0 To use the supplied remote commander to control the volume make sure to connect the USB cable from the left speaker to one of the USB connectors on the audio or A V port replicator Make sure to place the external speakers on a flat location with sufficient space to keep them from falling and dropping Do not grasp the depression on the front of the speaker to take hold of it Depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information 60 Using your VAIO computer Using the remote commander VGN A series Your VAIO computer comes with a remote commander in order to make great use of the VAIO Zone software The infrared sensor for the remote commander is located on the left external speaker Make sure to attach your computer to the supplied A V port replicator and connect the supplied speakers to your computer before using the remote commander a S a E Q o Q N x 3 a D V LIVETV RECDIV MUSIC CONTROLS C CD DVD Cc lt Pb 4 Using your VAIO computer 1 MUTING button Turns off the external speakers Press 2 Channel buttons Select the respective channels the MUTING button to turn on the speakers 3 Direct buttons Activate individual featur
92. om obstructions or neared to any Access Point you may be using lt bP 91 Using your VAIO computer The data transfer speed is slow The maximum communication speed can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices the radio waves the operating system or the software you use Remove the obstacle or make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller Q It is possible that your Access Point communicates at the same time with another Access Point Read the manual of the Access Point Q If several computers communicate with the same Access Point the concentration may be too high Wait a few minutes and try to access again UO Ifa Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11g standard communicates with a device using the IEEE 802 11b standard then it is normal that the speed reduces In general devices using the IEEE 802 11g standard are 5 times faster than the ones using the IEEE 802 11b standard but this does not apply to PCG K series I cannot access the Internet Q Check the settings of the Access Point See the manual of the Access Point Q Check if your computer and the Access Point are communicating Q Make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller Using your VAIO computer cannot use a Wireless LAN network Check if the Wireless Zero Configuration service is active To check the status of the Wireless Zero Configuration service proc
93. omputer until its power indicator turns off Troubleshooting power management The power management setting is not responding Your computer s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and then changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability proceed as follows 1 2 Close all open applications Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously and select Restart from the shut down menu drop down list The computer restarts If the procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the computer Using your VAIO computer Managing power with VAIO Power Management Power management helps you to set up power schemes of your computer that is 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 for longer battery life 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 e g AC power If you double click this icon the Power Meter screen appears showing you the power status
94. onnector 3 on the computer or the port replicator Plug the audio cable 4 not supplied into the earphone connector 5 Q Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors on the projector 6 Connecting peripheral devices Troubleshooting external displays I cannot use the Plug and Display function VGN A series Depending on the external display or the way it is connected the Plug and Display function may not be available Use the shortcut key with the Fn key to select the output destination cannot display contents on two or more displays at the same time You cannot display contents on multiple external displays at the same time Select one of the external displays The external display with the DVI D connector does not display properly VGN A series See the printed Troubleshooting Guide first to solve your problems If the problem persists proceed as follows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the Appearance and Themes icon Click the Display icon The Display Properties window appears Click the Settings tab 5 Click Advanced The properties window appears 6 Click Options 7 Confirm that the button for Alternate DVI operational mode is selected If not click to check the button 8 Click to check the button for Reduce DVI frequency on high resolution displays The warning message window appears
95. ontrol Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon The Printers and Other Hardware window appears 3 Click the Phone and Modem Options icon The Phone and Modem Options dialog box appears 4 Click the Modems tab and then click Properties to view the properties of your modem The Modem Properties dialog box appears 5 On the Driver tab click Update driver The Hardware Update Wizard window appears Follow the instructions that appear on your screen You can perform a Windows search for the driver or point to the driver s location yourself lt gt 148 Customising your computer Setting a Sony wallpaper Your Sony VAIO computer offers you among many other features a choice of wallpapers You can change the wallpaper the background of your desktop as many times as you like There are several VAIO specific wallpapers to choose from To set another VAIO wallpaper proceed as follows 1 Go to Control Panel click the Appearance and Themes icon and then the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Click the Desktop tab A list of Windows and VAIO wallpapers is displayed 3 Select a wallpaper from the Background list You can see a preview of this wallpaper in the monitor above the Background list 4 Adjust the position of the wallpaper with the Position drop down list 5 Click Apply when you have found the appropriate wallpaper Click OK to close the Display P
96. or that only supports digital video signals so no analogue video signals It has 24 pins A DVI I connector Digital Visual Interface Integrated supports digital video and analogue video signals It has 29 pins You can not connect a DVI I to VGA cable to a DVI D connector Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a multimedia computer display You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone either directly to your computer or via the optional port replicator Depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information To connect a multimedia computer display proceed as follows 1 2 3 4 Plug the power cord of the multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA connector 3 on the computer or the port replicator Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphone connector 5 Q on the computer Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone connector 7 N on the computer lt gt 110 Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a TV You can connect a TV directly or via the optional port replicator Depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information To connect a TV to the computer proceed as follows 1 2 3 4 Plug the power cord of the TV 1 into an AC outlet Plug o
97. ory module VGN A series To change or add a memory module to the memory module slot on the bottom of the computer proceed as follows 1 2 3 4 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack Wait until the computer cools down Unscrew the central screw on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover Upgrading your VAIO computer 6 Remove the memory module Q Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 8 Install the memory module Q Slide the memory module into the slot Q Push in the memory module until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Upgrading your VAIO computer 9 Close the memory module compartment cover and then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 10 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer To change or add a memory module to the memory module underneath the keyboard proceed as follows 1 Shut down your 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 two screws next to the memory slot 5 Turn over the comput
98. ow key to select the option Upgrading your VAIO computer 9 When the message Save configuration changes and exit now appears select Yes and press the lt Enter gt key Your computer restarts 10 Check the video memory size 1 Click Start point to All Programs then click VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears 2 Click System Information to see the value indicated for Video Memory Getting help Getting help This section describes how to get help and support if something goes wrong with your computer Sony offers you many support options for your computer Sony support options See Documentation pack page 8 for details on the printed and online documentation delivered with your computer as well as further sources of reference Other sources of information Q Go to the online help files that accompany your software for instructions on using the software Q VAIO Link website if you have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO Link website for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com Q e Support This interactive part of our website http www vaio link com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the internet Using a personalised account you can log your technical queries with ease QO VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the online and printed documentation Q Visit th
99. pecifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Please see the printed Specifications sheet to see what software is available for your model
100. pending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end Q Connecting a digital video camera recorder page 138 Q Connecting two VAIO computers page 139 An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of i LINK compatible PC peripherals HDD CD RW drive etc before you connect them to your computer Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable 1 into the i LINK connector 2 of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out connector 3 on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch DVgate Plus Connecting peripheral devices A On Sony digital video cameras connectors labelled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your
101. ption from multiple wireless devices within a specific range yn M Z If the destination wireless LAN access point complies with the Super G technology and is configured for it the Super G technology is automatically activated on PCG K series when a connection is established with the wireless LAN access point To communicate with an Access Point infrastructure proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless VGN A series or Wireless LAN PCG K series switch On VGN A series the Wireless Device Switch dialog box appears Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and deselect the Enable Bluetooth Device check box then click the OK button 2 Right click the network icon on the taskbar displaying the Wireless Network Connection message 3 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears lt gt 87 Using your VAIO computer 4 Select the network you want to use 5 Type the Network Key If you are using the Sony Access Point by default you don t need to enter any encryption key WEP WPA To be able to communicate you must select the box Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though it is not secure 6 Click Connect After 30 seconds the connection is established For more information about setting up an access point see the documentation supplied with your Access Point The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters gt 88 Using your VA
102. ptions Properties screen right click the power status icon on the taskbar select Adjust Power Properties select the Power Schemes tab and change the settings in Settings for VAIO optimized power scheme Using Hibernate mode The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off Even when the battery runs down no data will be lost The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode proceed as follows Press lt Fn gt lt F12 gt The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively Click Start and then Turn Off Computer In the Turn off computer screen hold down the lt Shift gt key and click Hibernate lt gt 95 Using your VAIO computer To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state A If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time put your computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move the c
103. r 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 Upgrading your VAIO computer 6 Remove the memory module Q Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Te 5 Q Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging Upgrading your VAIO computer 8 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 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer Upgrading your VAIO computer Viewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory proceed as follows 1 2 3 4 Turn on the computer Go to VAIO Control Center via the Start menu Double click the System Information folder in the VAIO Control Center window Double click the System Information icon in the System Information folder You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer Upgrading your VAIO computer Changing the Video Memory Size If your computer is the PCG K415B model
104. r computer s LCD and the external display with the 1 button if you change the default button assignment For details on changing the button assignment Setting up your computer with VAIO Control Center page 26 Connecting peripheral devices Setting the colours and resolution for each display You can set the display colours and resolution for each display that is part of multiple monitors To set the display colours and resolution for each display proceed as follows Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar Click Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes Click the Display icon Select the Settings tab Click the display you want to change 1 or 2 Select an option from the Color quality list to change colours Use the slider in the Screen resolution to adjust the resolution Click Apply and then OK If the Monitor Settings dialog box appears click YES OMAN DO A FWD Connecting peripheral devices Customising the multiple monitors You can customise the Multiple Monitors mode by changing the position of the two monitors comprising the multiple monitors To customize Multiple Monitors mode proceed as follows Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar Click Control Panel Click Appearance and Themes Click the Display icon Click the Settings tab Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors The two monitor icons must be connected to create multiple monitors 7 Click
105. rns on Auto luminance sensor By default the light sensor senses the brightness from outside and the display brightness is adjusted accordingly This setting only applies when the display is set to automatic brightness mode Press the brightness button to set the display to automatic brightness mode You can adjust the general level of the automatic brightness mode in Setting up your computer with VAIO Control Center page 26 lt a gt 43 Using your VAIO computer Q Magnify button Zoom Changes the image resolution in all applications except in those that use the DVD player The default resolutions of the standard view and the magnified view depend on the model as listed below For the type of LCD screen equipped with your computer see LCD screen in the printed Specifications sheet 0 Models with the WUXGA LCD screen Standard view 1920 x 1200 pixels Magnified view 1280 x 768 pixels 0 Models with the WXGA LCD screen Standard view 1440 x 900 pixels Magnified view 1024 x 600 pixels When an external display is connected to your computer the Magnify button is disabled The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view Pressing the Magnify button changes the resolution thus may cause a defect to any running software that does not support change in resolution Make sure to quit such software before pressing the Magnify button The Magnify button may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view
106. roperties dialog box The wallpaper is applied to your computer A A higher screen resolution reduces the size of items on your screen and increases the relative space on your desktop You may not be able to increase the screen resolution above a certain level Your monitor and video adapters for example determine to which extent you can change the resolution lt gt 149 Customising your computer Installing and updating applications This section explains how to install run or uninstall a software Furthermore you will learn how to download the latest updates from our website Installing software page 150 Changing or removing software page 151 Caution page 152 Downloading software page 153 Oooo Customising your computer Installing software To install bundled software from the supplied Recovery Disc or your hard disk drive see the printed Recovery Guide for details For software bundled with accessories check first the installation procedure that comes with the accessory To install other software use the following procedure Before installing the applications Q Install and connect a hardware device if necessary see the Managing drivers page 154 section Q Close all open applications To install an application proceed as follows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Add or Remove Programs The Add or Remove Programs dialog box appears
107. rs If not press F2 several times Use lt or gt to select Security and press Enter The password entry screen appears Enter the password twice and press Enter The password should be up to 7 alphanumeric characters long When Password installed appears press Enter Bo The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn on your computer or display the BIOS setup screen gt 23 Using your VAIO computer Select Password when Power ON under Security Press Enter use or to select Enabled and then press Enter Use lt or gt to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press Enter On the Save configuration changes and exit setup screen confirm that OK is selected and then press Enter PCG K series To add the password proceed as follows 1 2 Turn on your computer Press F2 when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears Use or gt to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press Enter On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press Enter The password should be up to 7 alphanumeric characters long The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn on your computer or display the BIOS setup screen Select Password When Power ON under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabled to Enabled Use lt or gt to select Exit and then Exit
108. s and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user licence agreement Please note that the illustrations in this manual may not necessarily apply to your model Please see the printed Specifications sheet for the specific configuration of your VAIO computer Read this first ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S
109. sing VAIO Zone and the remote control please see the dedicated guide Otherwise read the help files within the software itself tvtv takes your VAIO s TV functions to a new level Never miss your favourite TV programme again by remote recording it via the internet onto your TV tuner equipped VAIO The tvtv Interactive Programme Guide gives you a comprehensive overview of what s on when and automatically synchronises it with your VAIO wherever you happen to be at the time For more information read the Welcome to TVTV HTML files on your computer See the printed Specifications sheet for more information To connect terrestrial or cable TV to your computer proceed as follows 1 2 Plug one end of your antenna cable cable TV cable not supplied into the Antenna VHF UHF connector on the computer Plug the other end into the TV wall socket 38 Using your VAIO computer Using the mouse VGN A series Your VAIO computer is delivered with a wireless optical mouse which has no cables to plug in and uses a light emitting diode LED instead of a ball You can use the mouse anywhere you feel comfortable within a range of approx 80 cm of the main unit Avoid using the mouse on a piece of glass or other transparent material as this can interfere with smooth cursor movement on the screen Effective usage distance depends on the environment y Ls lt gt 39 Using your VAIO computer 1 Left button
110. software and while using the CD burning software Never put stickers on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably In rare cases some DVD players and computer s DVD drives may not be able to play DVDs created with VAIO Zone A Ultra speed CD RW is supported on VGN A series but not on PCG K series Supports writing to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW version 1 1 1 2 Supports 8cm disc reading but does not support 8cm disc writing Because the maximum writing speed to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is 2 4x speed it may take a while to finish writing to such discs See the printed Specifications sheet for more information on the optical disc drive Depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet to see whether your model is equipped with the optical disc drive capable of DVD writing Using your VAIO computer Playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs you should follow these recommendations a Q Q You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the VAIO Zone software See the help file on the VAIO Zone software for details Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie Do not use resident disc utilities or resident utilities to speed up the access of discs because they may cause the system to become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of play
111. t have a problem in the following situations Q When you use a CRT or an LCD display on its own Q When you play MPEG files which are recorded on the hard disk drive with Windows Media Player 10 or VAIO Zone The reading speed of CD DVD RWs is very slow Generally the reading speed of a CD DVD RW is slower than that of a ROM or R The reading speed can also vary depending on the type of format The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed Q Check that the computer is turned on Q The CD writing application software may be stopping the disc from being ejected Q Make sure the computer is not in Standby or Hibernate mode The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place Q Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up Clean the disc and the optical disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner m Q The disc may be scratched Place another disc to see if that is the reason m There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour Remove the battery while you wait for the condensation to disappear lt gt 51 Using your VAIO computer Using the A V port replicator VGN A series Your VAIO computer comes with an A V port replicator Attaching the A V port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer and an external display Depending on your model See the printed Specificat
112. t of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Loading large volumes for example image clips may take a while lt gt 70 Using your VAIO computer Using the modem Your VAIO computer is equipped with an internal modem You need to connect to a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet as well as to register your computer and software online and to contact VAIO Link To connect a phone line proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem connector t on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 lt gt 71 Using your VAIO computer Troubleshooting the modem My modem does not work or cannot establish a connection m m m m m m Check that the phone line is plugged into your computer Make sure that the modem is the only device connected to your phone line Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Check that the phone number the program is dialling is correct The modem dialling mode may be incompatible with your telephone line The modem may not work properly if you are with a Private Automatic Branch eXchange PABX In the Phone and Modem Options dialog box Control Panel Printers and Ot
113. t with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another PCG K series is provided with the wireless LAN functionality that complies with the IEEE 802 11b g standards and the Super G technology developed by Atheros Communications Inc for faster wireless LAN communications among compatible devices You can communicate without an Access Point this 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 fa 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 Wireless LAN Regulation carefully Channel selection is explained further in this manual see Wireless LAN channel selection page 89 WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks WPA has been
114. tected Disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected Q Check that the disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Q Your disk may be corrupt Try to insert another floppy disk The optional USB floppy disk drive is not recognised as drive A To set the floppy disk drive to A proceed as follows Turn the system power on Connect the floppy disk drive Select Control Panel from the Start menu Click Performance and Maintenance Click System Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager Select Universal Serial Bus controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy From the Action menu click Uninstall Keep clicking OK until the Confirmation of deletion of device message appears Select Scan for hardware changes from the Action menu The floppy disk drive is recognised as drive A OMAN OO FWD o Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a printer using the USB connector You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Choose the USB connector 3 Y you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 into the USB connector and the other to your printer Connecting per
115. ted Specifications sheet you can start using your computer safely and confidently Read on to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Connecting a power source page 14 Setting the password page 22 Setting up your computer with VAIO Control Center page 26 Shutting down your computer safely page 28 Using the keyboard page 29 Using the touchpad page 36 Using the TV function page 37 Using the mouse page 38 Using special buttons page 42 Using the optical disc drive page 45 Using the A V port replicator page 51 Using the external speakers page 58 Using the remote commander page 60 Using PC Cards page 63 Using the Memory Stick page 67 Using the modem page 70 Using the Bluetooth functionality page 73 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 82 Using the power saving modes page 93 Managing power with VAIO Power Management page 96 OOOOOCKOOOOOOOOOKCOOOOD lt gt 14 Using your VAIO computer Connecting a power source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC adapter To use the AC adapter proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 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 connector 4 on the computer gt OR an E a T 4 3 1 2
116. ter the Passkey You can change your settings in order not to be discovered by other Bluetooth devices or you can set a limit lt bP 75 Using your VAIO computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer or a mobile phone without any cables NV To communicate with another Bluetooth device proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless switch 2 Choose Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections gt Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Device dialog appears 3 Click Add The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard appears Select the check box My device is set up and ready to be found and then click Next 5 Select the remote device you want to connect to If necessary scroll up and down in the Bluetooth Device List to make your selection Then click Next 6 Choose one of the following options 0 Ifyou want Windows to provide you with a password select Choose a Passkey for me Pe 76 Using your VAIO computer Q If the documentation of the other bluetooth device contains a password click Use the passkey found in the documentation and enter the passkey Q If you want to create your own passkey click Let me use my own passkey and enter a passkey Q If your device does not use a passkey click Don t use a passkey 7 Click Next to continue 8 Once the remote device has been successfully authenticated click Finish Do not s
117. tice a Country Selector tab under your current modem driver options As the Country Selector tab is not a constant feature do not use this tab to change the country settings Only the following procedure is reliable To change your modem country settings proceed as follows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Double click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options dialog box appears If you do not see the Phone and Modem Options dialog box click Switch to Classic View on the left side 3 Select your location on the Dialing Rules tab 4 Click the Edit button to change the current configuration The Edit Location dialog box appears Or Click the New button to configure your modem The New Location dialog box appears 5 Check the country region settings and make sure it matches the place you are dialling from Pulse dial may not be supported in some counties and or regions 6 If you modified your location settings click Apply and then OK The Phone and Modem Options dialog box appears 7 Check that your modem is listed in the Modems tab If your modem is not listed click Add and follow the wizard 8 Click Apply OK Your modem is configured Before applying new country settings please make sure your phone line is disconnected from your VAIO computer Customising your computer Updating the modem driver If you need to update the modem driver for any reason proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button and open C
118. to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 N on the computer Z Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use Connecting peripheral devices Troubleshooting sound My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the microphone connector correctly My microphone volume is too high or too low Proceed as follows to adjust the volume 1 oa fF WO ND Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then Sounds and Audio Devices Click Volume under Sound recording on the Audio tab See if the Select check box for Microphone Balance is selected If not click the check box Move the slider up or down to adjust the volume If the volume is still too high or too low select Advanced Controls from the Options menu The Advanced button appears for Microphone Balance Click the Advanced button and select deselect Microphone Boost or 20db Gain under Other Controls to adjust the volume Only left channel audio is recorded with a monaural microphone VGN A series Proceed as follows to change the audio channel setting 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then Sounds and Audio Devices Cl
119. tral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touchpad 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 Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards Q 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 lt gt 12 Welcome Q 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 You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness 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 bP 13 Using your VAIO computer Using your VAIO computer Once you have read and followed the information in the prin
120. using 2 Connect the left and right audio cables into the right 8 and left 8 audio in connectors You may have to purchase specific cables to connect specific devices like a VCR Set top box or video camera to your computer lt bP 53 Using your VAIO computer Attaching your computer to the A V port replicator To attach your computer to the A V port replicator proceed as follows 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the power cord 1 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC In port 3 on the A V port replicator 4 lt bP 54 Using your VAIO computer lt gt 55 Using your VAIO computer 7 Turn on the computer Ay When attaching your computer to the A V port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with the attached A V port replicator may cause a temporary loss of power Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony adapter Do not move your computer while attached to the port replicator as it may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the computer lt gt 56 Using your VAIO computer Disconnecting your computer from the A V port replicator Make sure to turn off your computer before disconnecting it from the port replicator to prevent loss of unsa
121. uter speakers and check the connections between your speakers and the computer Q Inthe Device Manager check that the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager go to Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance Click the System icon and then the Device Manager button on the Hardware tab Q Adirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Q Check your PG settings Parental Guidance in the DVD software as they might be preventing you from playing certain DVDs when they are activated A On your computer the default DVD region code is 2 Do not change this setting using the Region Code Change function in Windows or using any other software applications System malfunctions originating from the user changing the DVD region code are beyond the scope of your warranty and will result in service charges for repair If you do not immediately see the Display icon after clicking Control Panel click Switch to Classic View on the left lt bP 50 Using your VAIO computer I cannot play a DVD when using two screens Q On PCG K series the following errors will occur when you use two screens at the same time LCD and TV LCD and CRT Q When you play a DVD with Windows Media Player 10 or VAIO Zone you can only watch the content on the primary display Q You will no
122. ved data To disconnect your computer from the A V port replicator proceed as follows 1 Stop the connected peripherals 2 Slide the lock lever to UNLOCK lt gt 57 Using your VAIO computer 4 Close the A V port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your computer Z It is extremely important to close the A V port replicator connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the A V port replicator If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect your A V port replicator completely from the mains voltage unplug the AC adapter lt gt 58 Using your VAIO computer Using the external speakers VGN A series Your VAIO computer comes with a pair of external speakers in order to make great use of the VAIO Zone software Depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information VOLUME SD 2 1 Volume control The right speaker is equipped with the 2 Infrared sensor for remote The left speaker is equipped with the volume control Turn this control commander infrared sensor for the remote clockwise or anticlockwise to adjust the IR commander Point your remote speaker volume commander to this sensor for operations lt gt 59 Using your VAIO computer Connecting the supplied external speakers to the audio port replicator Connect the supplied external speakers to the audio or A V port replicator attached t
123. vice you installed then double click your device The Properties dialog box appears Click the Driver tab Click Uninstall Customising your computer Customising your computer 8 When the Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears click OK The driver is uninstalled Z To uninstall your device driver you must be logged on to your computer with administrator rights Customising your computer Restoring a driver System Restore is a feature of Microsoft Windows XP that restores your computer to a previous state if a problem occurs without losing your personal data files System Restore monitors changes to the system and it automatically creates easily identified restore points These restore points allow you to revert the system to a previous time They are created daily and at the time of significant system events such as when an application or driver is installed To revert to your previous driver proceed as follows 1 Open the device that is not working correctly in Control Panel To open the device Q Click Start on the taskbar Q Click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Q Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon Q And then click the device you want to revert 2 On the Hardware tab click Properties 3 Click the Driver tab 4 On the Driver tab click Roll Back Driver Customising your computer Click Start on the taskbar Click My Computer from the menu 1 2 3 Click View syste
124. vices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network W M To communicate without Access Point ad hoc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless VGN A series or Wireless LAN PCG K series switch On VGN A series the Wireless Device Switch dialog box appears Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and deselect the Enable Bluetooth Device check box then click the OK button 2 Double click the network icon on the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears 3 Click the Change advanced settings button The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Select the Wireless Networks tab 5 Click the Add button The Wireless network properties dialog box appears 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Using your VAIO computer Enter a Network name SSID You can choose a 32 digit alphanumeric name Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down box Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop down box Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button Some information becomes visible Fill in the Network key The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters long You can choose whatever you want Fill in exactly the same Network key again for confirmation Select the check box This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used at t
125. y or a projector Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a computer display You can connect a computer display monitor either directly to your computer or via the optional port replicator Depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information VGN A series To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 If you want to connect a VGA monitor plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA connector 3 O on the computer or the port replicator 3 If you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable not supplied into the DVI D connector on the port replicator PCG K series To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA connector 3 O on the computer Connecting peripheral devices a VGN A series is equipped with the DVI D connector DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a kind of DVI connect
126. y visible after you have performed the Prepare your VAIO setup The My Info Centre icon is also available in Start All Programs and can be used before you have performed the Prepare your VAIO setup fa You can manually browse to the user guides by going to My Computer gt VAIO C your C drive gt My Documentation gt Documentation and opening the folder for your language You may have a separate disc for the documentation of bundled accessories Welcome Printed documentation m Oooo0odo A Specifications sheet containing a table of specifications a list of bundled software an overview of all connectors and on the reverse side a guide to setting up your VAIO computer Troubleshooting Guide where you will find solutions to common problems Recovery Guide where you will find an explanation of how to recover your computer s system if you need to Guarantee and End User Software License Agreement Regulatory Booklet Wireless Regulations Guide Non printed documentation My Documentation contains the following VAIO user guides m Q The User Guide this guide explains the features of your VAIO computer in detail how to use these features confidently and safely connect peripheral devices upgrade your computer and more The VAIO Zone guide explains the valuable features of VAIO s multimedia portal If your computer has TV tuner functionalities this is where you will find information about watching recordin
127. you can change the video memory size Disconnect all peripheral devices but the AC adapter before changing the video memory size When the change is complete connect all the peripheral devices back again The video memory shares the overall memory with the standard RAM Thus changing the video memory size will also change the standard RAM size Changing the video memory size may degrade performance of some software applications To change the video memory proceed as follows 1 wo on oOo Ff Click Start and then Turn Off Computer to display the Turn off computer window Click Turn Off to shut down your computer If Windows is not running properly press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to shut down your computer Turn on your computer Press the lt F2 gt key while the VAIO logo is on the screen After the message Entering SETUP appears at the bottom left of the screen the BIOS setup screen appears If the message Entering SETUP does not appear press the lt F2 gt key a few times Press the right arrow key to select Advanced on the upper menu tab Press the down arrow key to select UMA Video Memory Size and press the lt Enter gt key When 32MB 64MB 128MB appears press the up arrow key to select a desired value and press the lt Enter gt key Press the lt Esc gt key Confirm that Exit Save Changes is selected and then press the lt Enter gt key If not selected press the up or down arr

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