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Troubleshooting

This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For more
troubleshooting topics refer to the VAIO

Computer User Guide. Many problems have simple solutions, so refer to these

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Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-FRV23

Page 1: ...reinstalled software programs In the left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer View the VAIO Computer Specifications which lists your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information such as d...

Page 2: ...ry and an AC adapter This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 2 ...

Page 3: ... computer immediately use the supplied AC adapter as the power source While the computer uses AC power it automatically charges the battery if it is inserted See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your battery Connecting the AC adapter Turning on the computer Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Page 4 ...

Page 5: ...ess the power button until the power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer If you hold the power button down the computer turns off 3 If the computer screen is too dark or too bright follow these steps to adjust the brightness To increase brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow or the Right Arrow key To decrease brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Do...

Page 6: ...the power source While the computer uses AC power it automatically charges the battery if it is inserted See Connecting the AC adapter For information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power for more information Inserting a battery Removing a battery Locating battery information Charging a battery Notes on batteries Frequently asked questions Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...y bay If the computer is on it automatically detects the battery Inserting a Battery 3 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate mode If you are using battery power save your data frequently to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode See Using power saving modes for more i...

Page 8: ...n remove the battery when the computer is on or off If the computer is on connect the AC adapter and exit a power saving mode before you remove the battery To remove a battery 1 Push the battery bay cover down to open it 2 Pull the battery out of the battery bay 3 Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks into place Removing a Battery Page 8 ...

Page 9: ... for instructions on how to set up this shortcut To display the power icon on the taskbar 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Advanced tab and then select Always show icon on the taskbar in the Options box The power icon appears on the taskbar See the power ...

Page 10: ... or off However the battery will charge faster when the computer is off Charging the battery takes several hours See your VAIO Computer Specifications on the Welcome page for the approximate time needed to charge your battery Charge the battery at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require more time to charge 1 Insert the battery into the battery bay 2 Connect the A...

Page 11: ... use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery away from all sources of heat Keep the battery dry Do not open or disassemble the battery Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock Battery life is shorter in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Page 11 ...

Page 12: ...When should I recharge the battery When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long time When should I replace the battery If after charging the battery the battery power is still low the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should I be concerned that the installed battery is w...

Page 13: ...r saving modes and power schemes to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Using power saving modes Using power schemes Frequently asked questions Page 13 ...

Page 14: ...umes the lowest level of power Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the setting you select Since some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer 2 Cl...

Page 15: ...d click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears with the Power Schemes tab selected 3 Select a power scheme from the drop down menu in the Power schemes box Each power scheme is preset to utilize your power supply efficiently according to your computing functions Select the power scheme that best explains how you want to use your computer 4 Click Apply The computer detects your c...

Page 16: ...op down menus in the Power buttons box See Using power saving modes for information on how Standby and Hibernate modes affect power consumption 4 Click Apply The computer detects your changes To activate Hibernate mode you may first need to enable it See Frequently asked questions for more information Page 16 ...

Page 17: ...m from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently See To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options P...

Page 18: ...Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...nnecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Setting up a dial up Internet connection Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Customizing your Internet connection Frequently asked questions Page 19 ...

Page 20: ... telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a tele...

Page 21: ...end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port and the other into the network connection To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a network connection 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next If the Location Information wizard a...

Page 22: ... You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the tabs to view options 4 Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes 5 Click OK Page 22 ...

Page 23: ...ed with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is fr...

Page 24: ...easy to gain access to remote and local area networks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and Support and then Networking and the Web Using Ethernet and dial up connections Types of Networks The computers represented in this graphic may not be identical to the model you purchased Page 24 ...

Page 25: ...s and then close the window 4 Follow the Network Setup Wizard instructions Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone cable Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to the network...

Page 26: ...re prompted to the Local Information window follow the on screen instructions and then close the window 4 Click Connect to the network at my workplace and then click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions 6 Ask your network administrator for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to an existing network Page 26 ...

Page 27: ...product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software programs operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK P...

Page 28: ...rk Setup Wizard 4 Follow the on screen Network Setup Wizard instructions 5 When you are prompted type in a unique computer name for each computer You will use this unique name to differentiate the two computers once they are networked together The Workgroup name should remain the same for the two networked computers 6 When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on screen instructions click Start on t...

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Page 30: ...sconnect VAIO computers when the computers are on 1 Close all open files that are shared with the connected computers 2 Unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on each computer To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are off Unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on each computer Page 30 ...

Page 31: ...oth computers For more information see Connecting VAIO computers 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came wi...

Page 32: ...CDs and DVDs Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Copying and Playing CDs Playing DVDs Page 32 ...

Page 33: ... disc clicks securely into place If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive cover blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To eject a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a ...

Page 34: ...4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 34 ...

Page 35: ... and Playing CDs Your computer comes equipped with a CD RW DVD drive which plays DVD and most DVD R discs and reads and writes data to CD R and CD RW discs Playing CDs Copying files to a CD RW or CD R Page 35 ...

Page 36: ...rams have built in volume controls which you can adjust If there are no volume controls then adjust the volume of your computer s built in speakers by doing one of the following Using the Function keys An on screen display may appear notifying you when a change occurs To increase volume press the Fn F4 keys and then press the Up Arrow or Right Arrow key To decrease volume press the Fn F4 keys and ...

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Page 38: ...D RW or CD R 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RWdisc into the optical drive For more information see Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action CD Drive Window 2 Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously 3 In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy and either Right click the file s or f...

Page 39: ...Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc 1 The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 39 ...

Page 40: ...eo on a TV The type of optical drive installed in or connected to your computer may vary depending on the model you purchased Connecting your computer to a TV Playing DVDs on a TV Disconnecting your computer from a TV Playing DVDs on your computer Frequently asked questions Page 40 ...

Page 41: ... of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start To connect a TV to your computer 1 Locate the A V OUT jack on the computer 2 Plug one end of an audio video AV cable not supplied into the A V OUT jack 3 Plug the other end of the AV cable into the audio and video ports on the TV Connecting a TV 4 Switch the TV input channel to external input See the guide that accompanied your TV for information on how t...

Page 42: ...eed to restart the DVD software 6 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 7 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as InterVideo WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as InterVideo WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program Systems equipped with a CD RW DVD dri...

Page 43: ...Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio video AV cable from the A V OUT jack on the computer Page 43 ...

Page 44: ... Arrow or the Right Arrow key To decrease brightness press the Fn and F5 keys plus the Down Arrow or the Left Arrow key The lower the brightness the more battery power you conserve For more information on conserving battery power see Conserving Battery Power 3 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 4 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as InterVideo WinDVD by following these steps Click Start on t...

Page 45: ...n Make sure the computer is on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work click Start on the Windows taskbar and click My Computer Right click the optical drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole to the right of the Eject button What do I do if ...

Page 46: ...our Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Why did the computer screen LCD go blank Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using power saving modes for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into a p...

Page 47: ...Fn F7 key combination will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Switching the display while a DVD is playing may cause the computer to malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Is the CD RW reading speed slower than the CD ROM or CD R reading speed Generally the CD RW reading speed is slower than the CD ROM and the CD R reading speeds although reading speeds vary d...

Page 48: ...Printer Connections Printing With Your Computer Page 48 ...

Page 49: ...atible with many popular printers However to ensure the best performance printers must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Connecting a printer Disconnecting a printer Frequently asked questions Page 49 ...

Page 50: ...rinted VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to finish setting up the printer Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use To connect a parallel printer 1 Plug the printer cable into the Printer port ...

Page 51: ... Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes If the computer recognizes the printer it will be listed in the Printers and Other Hardware window If the computer does not recognize the printer you may need to install the printer driver software See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use Page 51 ...

Page 52: ... printer cable when the computer is on or off Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a printer Unplug the printer cable from the computer Page 52 ...

Page 53: ...rinter for more information If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer You may need to change the default printer port setting although this setting is generally correct for most printers 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog bo...

Page 54: ...Computer Features Using the Touch Pad Using Memory Stick Media Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs Page 54 ...

Page 55: ...ice called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Describing the touch pad Customizing the touch pad Frequently asked questions Page 55 ...

Page 56: ...liding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Moving your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally Equivalent to scrolling horizontally The scroll function is av...

Page 57: ...the first item in the list of hardware devices and press the Down Arrow key to select Mice and other pointing devices and then press Enter 8 Press Enter to select the Enable Device button The Device Problems Troubleshooting Wizard window appears 9 Press Enter to select the Next button and then press Enter again to select the Finish button 10 Press the Tab key to select the Close button and then pr...

Page 58: ...lete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See To enable the touch pad How do I change the left and right button assignments If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the butt...

Page 59: ... designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Selecting Memory Stick media Inserting Memory Stick media Viewing the contents Write protecting Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media Removing Memory Stick media Frequently asked questions Page 59 ...

Page 60: ...n are not available You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high speed data transfer You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Currently Sony SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with the new Memory Stick PRO media Sony sug...

Page 61: ...sert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks Inserting Memory Stick Media Page 61 ...

Page 62: ...t copy or organize your Memory Stick images or data If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick media then follow these steps To view the contents 1 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click Sony MemoryStick The Sony MemoryStick window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Page 62 ...

Page 63: ... Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the write protect tab of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write Protect Tab Page 63 ...

Page 64: ... saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Back up important data before formatting the media To format Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot See To insert Memory Stick media for more information 2 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 3 Right click S...

Page 65: ...dia to finish reading or writing data To remove Memory Stick media 1 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media 2 Make sure the access light is off 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 4 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely f...

Page 66: ...uires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media Do not use the m...

Page 67: ...Start and then Control Panel 2 In the left panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click UI Design Selector 4 Click or to view the designs 5 Click Apply to select a design that appears in the center window The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design of certain Sony programs will match the UI Design Selector window 6 Click OK Page 67 ...

Page 68: ...Mice and Keyboards Using the Keyboard Connecting Mice and Keyboards Page 68 ...

Page 69: ...a typewriter s but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Key locations and descriptions Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicator lights Combinations and functions with the Fn key Page 69 ...

Page 70: ...s used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Ctrl Alt Shift keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way...

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Page 72: ...electing Search from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computer from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Dis...

Page 73: ... on Num Lock Press this key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps Lock Press this key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press Shift while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indi...

Page 74: ...rrow key To decrease the brightness press the Fn F5 keys plus the Down Arrow key or the Left Arrow key Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected TV and a connected external display such as a monitor or projector Select one display at a time when playing a DVD Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work You cannot use the Fn F7 functio...

Page 75: ...e device you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer For information about your computer s built in keyboard and key functions see Key locations and descriptions Connecting a mouse or keyboard Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard Frequently asked questions Page 75 ...

Page 76: ...ter 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start One USB port supports one USB connection 2 If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation some devices require separate ...

Page 77: ...e or keyboard when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the mouse or keyboard when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a mouse or keyboard Unplug the USB cable from the USB port Page 77 ...

Page 78: ...l Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you still cannot use the pointer restart the computer You can restart the computer three different ways Press the Windows key and press U When the Turn Off Computer window appears press R Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight the menu bar...

Page 79: ...Floppy Disk and PC Card Connections Using a Floppy Disk Drive Using PC Cards Page 79 ...

Page 80: ... computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Connecting a floppy disk drive Inserting and removing floppy disks Protecting floppy disks Disconnecting a floppy disk drive Storing a floppy disk drive Frequently asked questions Page 80 ...

Page 81: ...omputer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Plug the USB cable with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port The Found New Hardware pop up message appears Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Page 81 ...

Page 82: ...th the label facing up 2 Push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a Floppy Disk Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Close all programs that access the floppy disk 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk To avoid losing data do not pus...

Page 83: ...Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets direct sunlight and heat sources Page 83 ...

Page 84: ...To disconnect the drive while the computer is on 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the floppy drive in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the floppy drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe t...

Page 85: ...Storing a floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Storing a Floppy Disk Drive Page 85 ...

Page 86: ...rive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windows taskbar Turn Off Computer and then Restart Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive See Insert...

Page 87: ...NIC See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer These slots are compatible with CardBus If your computer has more than one PC Card slot use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card Inserting PC Cards Removing PC Cards Frequently asked questions Page 87 ...

Page 88: ...Card into the slot this may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not damage the connector pins but damage may occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the PC Card slot while the computer is being transported Inserting a PC Card Page 88...

Page 89: ...ove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the PC Card is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 5 Push the Release button The Release button pops out 6 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card ...

Page 90: ... not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart your computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting PC Cards for more information You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use Why does an exclamation mark appear...

Page 91: ...Audio and Video Connections Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Using Speakers Using Microphones Page 91 ...

Page 92: ...ly asked questions 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information...

Page 93: ...l device The i LINK port supports transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the programs you use See the help guide that accompanied your program for more information To connect an i LINK digital video recorder 1 Turn on the digital video DV device and the computer 2 Plug ...

Page 94: ...ect the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off Simply unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on the computer Disconnecting the cable when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 94 ...

Page 95: ...digital video camera recorder three different ways Select one set of instructions from the following list If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled programs the Digital Video Device window appears when you connect the camera to the computer Select the program you want to use in this window and click OK Click Start and click All Programs Select a program in which to ...

Page 96: ...trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and pr...

Page 97: ...ctors You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Connecting a computer monitor Connecting a multimedia device Selecting a display Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector Page 97 ...

Page 98: ...t a computer monitor 1 Make sure the computer monitor is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port on the computer 3 If it is not already on turn on the computer monitor 4 Press the Fn F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both the computer and monitor See Selecting a display for more information Connecting a Computer Monitor Page 98 ...

Page 99: ...uter If you are using a multimedia computer monitor which has built in speakers and a microphone you and also plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack on your computer to hear sound To locate the Monitor port and Headphone jack see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Projector 3 Turn on the device if it is not already on ...

Page 100: ... Left Arrow key or Right Arrow key to select a display option or press FN F7 again until you get the desired display option Select one display at a time before playing a DVD You cannot use the Fn F7 function to switch between the LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive To switch the display using the Display Properties settings Depending on the external display you may need to con...

Page 101: ...cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display change the monitor or TV setting by clicking on the Primary icon on the display panel of your choice You may not be able to display the computer screen LCD and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Page 101 ...

Page 102: ...t the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the display or Monitor VGA cable from your computer s port Disconnecting the external display when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 102 ...

Page 103: ...chase and connect external speakers If you want to purchase speakers make sure the speakers are designed for computer use You can shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Connecting speakers Disconnecting speakers Adjusting the volume Enabling the audio feature Frequently asked questions Page 103 ...

Page 104: ...ield may damage the data stored on the floppy disks To connect speakers to your computer 1 Turn down the volume of the speakers 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack on the computer 3 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the speaker Connecting Speakers See the guide that accompanied your speakers for more information on its installation and use Page 104 ...

Page 105: ...Disconnecting speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphone jack on the computer Page 105 ...

Page 106: ...decrease volume 3 Click to cancel any Mute check boxes that are selected Sound device Function Volume Control Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones Wave Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume CD Player Adjust the volume of the CD in the optical drive Microphone1 Adjust the internal or external microphone...

Page 107: ...lick Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties window appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window which lists the hardware devices appears 4 Double click DVD CD ROM drives 5 Double click the listed drive name and click the Properties tab 6 Click the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already select...

Page 108: ... computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See that program s help guide for more information Your speakers may be set to mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled See Adju...

Page 109: ...your computer Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use If you wish to purchase a microphone shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Connecting a microphone Disconnecting a microphone Using a microphone to record sound Frequently asked questions Page 109 ...

Page 110: ...crophone jack1 on the computer Connecting a Microphone See the guide that accompanied your microphone for more information on its installation and use 1 A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 110 ...

Page 111: ...Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the microphone cable from the Microphone jack on the computer Page 111 ...

Page 112: ... Microphone column if it is not already selected Close the Recording Control window 7 Click Start and select All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder The Sound Sound Recorder window appears For help using Sound Recorder click Help in the Sound Recorder window To adjust the volume for recording sound You can only adjust the volume for recording in the Recording Control window ...

Page 113: ...hy doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer See Connecting a microphone for more information Page 113 ...

Page 114: ...ety information in Precautions and Procedures For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer see the Welcome page to view the VAIO Computer Specifications Precautions and Procedures Removing and Installing Memory Modules Confirming Added Memory Capacity Page 114 ...

Page 115: ...stances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below 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 e...

Page 116: ...operation Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Turn the computer over and use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw s on the memory bay To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screw s 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge stat...

Page 117: ...nto place 3 When the module is correctly seated close the memory bay 4 Replace the fastening screw s on the memory bay 5 Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information Page 117 ...

Page 118: ...indows taskbar and click Control Panel 3 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties window appears 4 On the General tab you can view the amount of system memory System Properties Window 5 If the additional memory is not shown remove and reinstall the memory module The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter ...

Page 119: ...nter when using your computer For more troubleshooting topics refer to the VAIO Computer User Guide Many problems have simple solutions so refer to these sources before you contact Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Computer Support Options Page 119 ...

Page 120: ...formation see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start guide 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 4 Turn on the computer What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts If the message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears at the bottom of the screen follow these steps 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date mon...

Page 121: ...ff Computer option on the Microsoft Windows Start menu located on the taskbar Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn Off from the ...

Page 122: ...lick Apply 5 Click OK Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the...

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Page 124: ...dows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and All Programs Programs for Windows 2000 and VAIO Support and VAIO Support Agent Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your programs network...

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