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Upgrading your VAIO computer

Viewing the amount of memory

To view the amount of memory, proceed as follows:

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.

Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-K415B

Page 1: ...N User Guide V G N A s e r i e s P C G K s e r i e s ...

Page 2: ... the password 22 Setting up your computer with VAIO Control Center 26 Shutting down your computer safely 28 Using the keyboard 29 Using the touchpad 36 Using the TV function VGN A series 37 Using the mouse VGN A series 38 Using special buttons VGN A series 42 Using the optical disc drive 45 Using the A V port replicator VGN A series 51 Using the external speakers VGN A series 58 Using the remote c...

Page 3: ...g an external display 106 Selecting display modes 116 Using the Multiple Monitors function 117 Connecting external speakers 122 Connecting an external microphone 124 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device 127 Connecting a printer 133 Connecting an i LINK device 137 Connecting to a network LAN 141 Customising your computer 142 Setting up your language with Windows XP Professional 143 Configur...

Page 4: ...formation 180 e Support 181 Precautions 183 On handling the hard disk 184 On handling the LCD screen 185 On using the power source 186 On handling your computer 187 On handling floppy disks 188 On handling discs 189 On using the battery pack 190 On using headphones 190 On handling Memory Sticks 191 On handling the memory card adapter VGN A series 192 Trademarks 193 ...

Page 5: ... 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 patents 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 ...

Page 6: ...ion 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 registered mark Owner s record The serial number model num...

Page 7: ...ital 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 TV and record your favourite programmes digitally and by remote control Window...

Page 8: ...lows 1 Go to Start and click the My Info Centre icon 2 From the pictures at the top of the window click My Documentation 3 Select your language from the drop down box 4 Select the guide you want to read The My Info Centre icon is only 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 performe...

Page 9: ...t Wireless Regulations Guide Non printed documentation My Documentation contains the following VAIO user guides 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 T...

Page 10: ...om to find online tutorials about your favourite VAIO software 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 Click this icon and check out our most popular websites My ISP Click this ico...

Page 11: ...use 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 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 fa...

Page 12: ...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 ...

Page 13: ...ge 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 mod...

Page 14: ... 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC In connector 4 on the computer The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter 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 ...

Page 15: ...15 n N Using your VAIO computer Using the battery pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase ...

Page 16: ...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 4 Remove the battery compartment cover 5 Slide the battery pack in the battery compartment cover ...

Page 17: ...ever to the LOCK 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 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...

Page 18: ... 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 ...

Page 19: ...fect 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 freque...

Page 20: ...e lever 2 on the bottom of the computer to the RELEASE position The right edge of the battery compartment cover is pushed up 4 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 ...

Page 21: ...computer and close the LCD 2 Open the cover of the battery bay 3 Pull out the battery pack 4 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 ...

Page 22: ...ance to cancel it a cancellation fee will be charged Adding the password VGN A series To add the password proceed as follows 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press F2 when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not press F2 several times 3 Use or to select Security and press Enter The password entry screen appears 4 Enter the password twice and press Enter The password should be up to 7 a...

Page 23: ...creen appears 3 Use or to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press Enter 4 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 5 Select Password ...

Page 24: ...t Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press Enter The password entry screen appears 5 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 6 Use or to select Exit and then Exit Save Chan...

Page 25: ...to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press Enter 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and then a new password twice and press Enter To remove the password leave Enter New Password and Confirm New Password blank and press Enter 6 Use or to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press Enter On the Setup Confirmation screen co...

Page 26: ...nly You can specify settings to resolve resource conflicts when you add the hardware S Button VGN A series only You can change the Control items assigned to the computer s S button Available pre defined assignments are Stand by Hibernate External Display Launch Application VAIO Zone Multiple Monitors Default assignment Plug and Display VGN A series only You can specify settings for automatic outpu...

Page 27: ... item 4 Once finished click OK The item has been changed 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 ...

Page 28: ...urn off any peripherals connected to your computer 2 Click the Start button 3 Click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 4 Click Turn Off 5 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off See the printed Troubleshooting Guide if you have problems shutting down your c...

Page 29: ...ers on and off Fn 2 F3 F4 speaker volume PCG K series only Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 and then M or or keep pressing Fn F4 To decrease volume press Fn F3 and then m or or keep pressing Fn F3 Fn 8 F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press Fn F6 and then M or or keep pressing Fn F6 To decrease lightness in...

Page 30: ...s no longer in use Mute VGN A series only Turns on when the volume is turned off Brightness 8 VGN A series only Turns on when the screen brightness is maximized Hard disk 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 Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad area are active Turns off when the alphanumer...

Page 31: ...ter 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 key unit Align the centre of the key top and press it from above 3 until it clicks VGN A series Caps Lock key Shift key Backspace ...

Page 32: ...32 n N Using your VAIO computer Enter key ...

Page 33: ...33 n N Using your VAIO computer Space bar key ...

Page 34: ...34 n N Using your VAIO computer PCG K series Caps Lock key Ctrl key Tab key Enter key ...

Page 35: ...ace 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 ...

Page 36: ...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 scrol...

Page 37: ... of recorded content if it is beyond a certain level of high quality For details on using 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...

Page 38: ...lug 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 ...

Page 39: ...e 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 Sli...

Page 40: ...r 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 2 Turn on the computer 3 Press the CONNECT button 1 on the computer ...

Page 41: ... 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 Go to Start select Control Panel then click the Printers and Other Hardware option 2 Click the mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box app...

Page 42: ...u can increase and decrease the brightness intensity When the screen is on maximum brightness intensity the LED turns 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 brig...

Page 43: ...nal 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 magn...

Page 44: ...nify button does not change the screen resolution 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 When the software that places high load to the CPU is running pressing the Magnify button may cause a malfunction It is stro...

Page 45: ...t button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently 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 ...

Page 46: ...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 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 dr...

Page 47: ...able 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 player 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 re...

Page 48: ...owing 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 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 I cannot play a disc After inserting the disc wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it...

Page 49: ...ivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager go to Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Click the System icon and then the Device Manager button on the Hardware tab A dirty 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 Check your PG settings Pare...

Page 50: ...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 Check that the computer is turned on The CD writing application software may be stopping the disc from being ejected Make sure the computer is not in Standby or Hibernate mode The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked...

Page 51: ...tor 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 connectors page 127 6 Volume connector page 58 7 Right Left speaker connectors page 58 8 Right Left audio in connectors page 52 9 Video in connector page 52 10 S Video in connector page 52 11 Antenna VHF UHF connector page 37 12 DC In connector page 14 13 2 Hi Speed USB...

Page 52: ...nd 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 using 2 Connect the left and right audio cables into the right 8 and left 8 audio in ...

Page 53: ...r 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 4 Open the A V port replicator cover ...

Page 54: ...54 n N Using your VAIO computer 5 Align the bottom connector of the computer with the connector on the A V port replicator and push down until it clicks into place 6 Slide the lock lever to LOCK ...

Page 55: ...ttery 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 ...

Page 56: ...o turn off your computer before disconnecting it from the port replicator to prevent loss of unsaved 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 3 Lift the computer away from the A V port replicator ...

Page 57: ...uter 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 ...

Page 58: ...g on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information 1 Volume control The right speaker is equipped with the volume control Turn this control clockwise or anticlockwise to adjust the speaker volume 2 Infrared sensor for remote commander The left speaker is equipped with the infrared sensor for the remote commander Point your remote commander to this sensor for operations ...

Page 59: ... 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 Specifica...

Page 60: ...mote 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 ...

Page 61: ...61 n N Using your VAIO computer ...

Page 62: ...button Turns off the external speakers Press the MUTING button to turn on the speakers 2 Channel buttons Select the respective channels 3 Direct buttons Activate individual features of VAIO Zone 4 Volume button Increases or decreases the speaker volume 5 Channel control button Switches the channel in the ascending or descending order 6 STANDBY button Puts the system into Standby mode 7 Operation b...

Page 63: ... 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 ...

Page 64: ...ll 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 ...

Page 65: ...afely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop 4 In the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A dialog box appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close 8 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 9 Push the PC Card releas...

Page 66: ...erwise 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 Fn F12 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 comp...

Page 67: ... to see which Memory Stick types are compatible with your VAIO and if there are any limitations You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer 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 w...

Page 68: ...nsert 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 unde...

Page 69: ...tick 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 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off 2 Push in the Memory Stick towards the computer The Memo...

Page 70: ...nect 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 on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 ...

Page 71: ...f 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 ...

Page 72: ...machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following 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 t...

Page 73: ...ect the Bluetooth option 3 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 Interf...

Page 74: ...you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common Passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the Passkey You can change your settings in order not to be discovered by other Bluetooth devices or you can set a...

Page 75: ...trol Panel Network and Internet Connections Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Device dialog appears 3 Click Add The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard appears 4 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...

Page 76: ... a passkey 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 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 ce...

Page 77: ... 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 ...

Page 78: ... file being exchanged 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 Please note that due to limi...

Page 79: ... may not be able to communicate with the device I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which I want to communicate 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 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 ab...

Page 80: ... place both devices closer 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 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 transmitti...

Page 81: ...ons 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 ce...

Page 82: ...l 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 dat...

Page 83: ...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 Cl...

Page 84: ... 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters long You can choose whatever you want 11 Fill in exactly the same Network key again for confirmation 12 Select the check box This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used at the bottom of the screen 13 Click OK Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks 14 Click Advanced The Advanced di...

Page 85: ... 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 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 Fo...

Page 86: ...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 ...

Page 87: ...cryption 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 ...

Page 88: ...luetooth Device check box then click the OK button 2 Right click the network icon on the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection 3 Select View available network connections The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the wireless network to which you want to connect 5 Fill in the Network key The network key should be at least 8 characters long You can choose whatever you wan...

Page 89: ...s 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 comm...

Page 90: ...f the Access Point is turned on 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 Connecti...

Page 91: ...al computers communicate with the same Access Point the concentration may be too high Wait a few minutes and try to access again If a 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 standar...

Page 92: ...ck 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 ...

Page 93: ... management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down 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 suc...

Page 94: ...en 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 Options 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 m...

Page 95: ...time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator 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 co...

Page 96: ...s 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 VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Opti...

Page 97: ... 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 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...

Page 98: ...e 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 Select the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options Properties window 2 Click the Advanced button The VAIO Power Management wi...

Page 99: ...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 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 th...

Page 100: ...s 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 1 Network connector page 141 2 Optical out connector page 111 3 DVI D connector page 107 4 Monitor V...

Page 101: ...o 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 4 Slide open the port replicator cover on the bottom of your computer ...

Page 102: ...102 n N Connecting peripheral devices 5 Align the bottom connector of the computer with the connector on the port replicator and push down until it clicks into place 6 Slide the lock lever to LOCK ...

Page 103: ... 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 ...

Page 104: ...n 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 3 Lift the computer away from the port replicator ...

Page 105: ...ur computer 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 ...

Page 106: ...lay to your VAIO computer For example you can use your computer with a computer display or a projector Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors ...

Page 107: ...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 a 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 necessa...

Page 108: ...ual Interface Digital It is a kind of DVI connector 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 ...

Page 109: ...l See the printed Specifications sheet for more information To connect a multimedia computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the power cord of the multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA connector 3 a on the computer or the port replicator 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphone connector 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the mi...

Page 110: ...rinted Specifications sheet for more information To connect a TV to the computer proceed as follows 1 Plug the power cord of the TV 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an audio video cable 2 into the AV Out connector 3 T on the computer and the other to the TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 4 Set up the TV configuration system ...

Page 111: ... 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 Attach the port replicator to your computer 2 Plug one end of an audio v...

Page 112: ...onnectors 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...

Page 113: ...the printed Specifications sheet for more information To connect a projector proceed as follows 1 Connect the power cord 1 of the projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug the RGB signal cable 2 into the monitor VGA connector 3 a on the computer or the port replicator 3 Plug the audio cable 4 not supplied into the earphone connector 5 i 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors ...

Page 114: ... 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 2 Click the Appearance and Themes icon 3 Click the Display icon The Display Properties window appears 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Click...

Page 115: ... 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 ...

Page 116: ...o 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 Cl...

Page 117: ...o drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other 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 ret...

Page 118: ...r icon marked 2 7 Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box 8 Click Apply and then OK If the Monitor Settings dialog box appears click YES Your external display or TV may not support the Multiple Monitors function On VGN A series you can also switch the view between your computer s LCD and the external display with the S1 button if you change the default button assignment Fo...

Page 119: ...ch display proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Appearance and Themes 4 Click the Display icon 5 Select the Settings tab 6 Click the display you want to change 1 or 2 7 Select an option from the Color quality list to change colours 8 Use the slider in the Screen resolution to adjust the resolution 9 Click Apply and then OK If the Monitor ...

Page 120: ...ltiple Monitors mode proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Appearance and Themes 4 Click the Display icon 5 Click the Settings tab 6 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 Apply and then OK If the Monitor Settings dialog box appea...

Page 121: ...onitor icon 2 7 Deselect the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box 8 Click Apply and then OK If the Monitor Settings dialog box appears click YES 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 S1 button if you change the default button ass...

Page 122: ...oceed as follows 1 Plug one end of a speaker cable 1 into the headphone connector 2 i 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 place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ...

Page 123: ...Press Fn F4 and then M or or keep pressing Fn F4 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 ...

Page 124: ...use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 m on the computer Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 125: ...indow appears 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then Sounds and Audio Devices 3 Click Volume under Sound recording on the Audio tab 4 See if the Select check box for Microphone Balance is selected If not click the check box 5 Move the slider up or down to adjust the volume 6 If the volume is still too high or too low select Advanced Controls from the Options menu The Advanced button appe...

Page 126: ... 5 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 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and ...

Page 127: ...t cause the device not to work properly For more information check the manual provided with the USB 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 ob...

Page 128: ...lows 1 Choose the USB connector 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can now use your USB mouse 3 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 ...

Page 129: ... logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use 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 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 proper...

Page 130: ...onnecting 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 ...

Page 131: ...the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk 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 ...

Page 132: ...py disk drive is not recognised as drive A To set the floppy disk drive to A proceed as follows 1 Turn the system power on 2 Connect the floppy disk drive 3 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 4 Click Performance and Maintenance 5 Click System 6 Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 7 Select Universal Serial Bus controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy 8 From the Action menu click Uni...

Page 133: ...sing 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 you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 into the USB connector and the other to your printer ...

Page 134: ...he printer power cord 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the printer cable 2 supplied with your printer into the printer connector 3 on the computer or the optional port replicator Depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information Turn off your computer and the printer unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the printer ...

Page 135: ...eplicator proceed as follows to check the printer port settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon 3 Click the Printers and Faxes icon 4 Right click the printer to select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Check if the check box for USB001 is selected If another check box is selected click the box for USB001 7 Click OK If the above procedure does not ...

Page 136: ...inters and Faxes icon 4 Right click the printer to select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Click the check box for Enable bidirectional support to deslect it 7 Click OK This change to the settings will disable the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel Check the physical connections between your computer and printer the AC a...

Page 137: ...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 Connecting a digital video camera recorder page 138 Connecting two VAIO computers page ...

Page 138: ... 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 ...

Page 139: ...udes 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 wi...

Page 140: ...lus I see an error message 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 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...

Page 141: ...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 in...

Page 142: ...ter 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 ...

Page 143: ...P Setup Wizard window The Select Your System Settings dialog box appears 2 Fill in these three questions I live the closest to this region I type mostly in this language I use this type of keyboard 3 In the End User License Agreement accept the License Agreement and click Next 4 Continue your Windows setup until it is finished You can also change the country and language settings into your languag...

Page 144: ...guage Options window Non Microsoft Windows applications stay in English even if you change these settings 6 Select your language from the drop down list 7 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 8 Click Start and select Log Off 9 Click Log Off in the Log Off Windows window If necessary enter your passw...

Page 145: ...ge Options window click the Details button The Text Services and Input Languages window appears 4 In the Settings tab of the Text Services and Input Languages window select your keyboard from the Default input language drop down menu 5 If your keyboard is not available click the Add button The Add Input Language window appears 6 Select the input language and keyboard from the drop down menu 7 Clic...

Page 146: ...odem 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 ...

Page 147: ... 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 ...

Page 148: ...t 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 6 Click OK to close the Display Properties dialog box The wallpaper is applied to your computer...

Page 149: ...ations 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 ...

Page 150: ...g drivers page 154 section 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 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...

Page 151: ...lick 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 pr...

Page 152: ...m 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...

Page 153: ...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 ...

Page 154: ...e 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 D...

Page 155: ...ome with a specific installation procedure proceed as follows to install it 1 Insert the installation CD ROM or disk accompanying the device into the optical disc drive 2 Connect the device that needs a driver to your computer The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears 3 Select Specify a location then click Next 4 When installing a driver from the provided CD ROM or disk by using a CD ROM or dis...

Page 156: ...tomising 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 ...

Page 157: ...his device is working properly message is displayed under Device status 7 Click OK Close all the opened windows your device is ready for use The device is not working properly in the following cases 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...

Page 158: ...pears 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 comput...

Page 159: ...een You can have Windows search for the driver or point to the driver s location yourself Or 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Click My Computer from the menu 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 C...

Page 160: ... click Uninstall 6 When the Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears click OK 7 If you are prompted to restart your computer click Yes The Uninstall button is unavailable if removing the driver would make your device unusable Or 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Click My Computer from the menu 3 Click View system information on the left of the window 4 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manage...

Page 161: ...Customising your computer 8 When the Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears click OK The driver is uninstalled To uninstall your device driver you must be logged on to your computer with administrator rights ...

Page 162: ...rt 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 Click Start on the taskbar Click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the Printers and Other Ha...

Page 163: ...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 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 Syst...

Page 164: ... 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 Downloading or installing drivers not provided by VAIO Link might cause compatibility issues ...

Page 165: ...anging 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 m...

Page 166: ...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 Exces...

Page 167: ...oceed 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 central screw on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity ...

Page 168: ... is released 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 Slide the memory module into the slot Push in the memory module until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard ...

Page 169: ...urn 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 computer upside down and lift open the LCD ...

Page 170: ...e picture 1 and push gently upwards 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 ...

Page 171: ...ove the memory module Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released 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 ...

Page 172: ...n N Upgrading your VAIO computer 11 Install the memory module Slide the memory module into the slot Push in the memory module until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard ...

Page 173: ... keyboard and then press it into the 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 ...

Page 174: ... 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 computer and remove the memory module compartment cover 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity ...

Page 175: ...ove the memory module Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released 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 ...

Page 176: ...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 ...

Page 177: ...r 2 Go to VAIO Control Center via the Start menu 3 Double click the System Information folder in the VAIO Control Center window 4 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 ...

Page 178: ...puter 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 2 Turn on your computer 3 Press the F2 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 ap...

Page 179: ...nd exit now appears select Yes and press the Enter 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 ...

Page 180: ...n access the VAIO Link website for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com 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 VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading...

Page 181: ...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 cas...

Page 182: ... 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 I 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 ...

Page 183: ... 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 On handling the memory card adapter page 192 ...

Page 184: ...d 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 Do no...

Page 185: ...al image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual 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 b...

Page 186: ... 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 t...

Page 187: ...ight 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 Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building ...

Page 188: ...grams from the supplied disc see the printed Recovery Guide for details On handling floppy disks 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 r...

Page 189: ...e 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 remain...

Page 190: ... 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...

Page 191: ... 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 Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick ...

Page 192: ...er 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 Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the...

Page 193: ...rporation 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 200...

Page 194: ...s 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 Specifications 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 ...

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