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Sony 

Notebook U

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Getting help

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About the display

My LCD does not display anything

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Check that the computer and display are both plugged into a power source and that they are turned on.

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Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on.

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Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged.

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Adjust the brightness of the LCD.

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The computer may be in LCD (video) standby mode. Press any key to activate the display.

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The display mode may be set to external display mode. Press and hold the 

<Fn>

 key while pressing 

<F7>

 

several times.

The window I have just closed is still on the screen

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Press the Windows

®

 key + 

<D>

 twice to clean up the screen.

The screen image on my external display is not centred or sized properly

Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image.

Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-TR1MP

Page 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G T R 1 s e r i e s ...

Page 2: ... whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this ...

Page 3: ... energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos ...

Page 4: ...ture Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Centre Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning off all p...

Page 5: ... only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Optical disc drive Misuse of the optical instruments supplied with your notebook can cause eye haza...

Page 6: ...s these EU DoC s on the website http www compliance sony de as a service to our customers You can search for all Declarations of Conformity available for a specific product by typing in the model name in the search box above A list of matching documents will be displayed and can be downloaded Please note that the availability of declarations depends on the scope of the EU Directives and the indivi...

Page 7: ... Regulations leaflet Depending on the country usage of the Wireless LAN functionality may be restricted For country specific details please refer to the Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet The Wireless LAN PC functionality which is incorporated into this unit has passed Wi Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Allian...

Page 8: ... C 140 F or incinerate Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery Your notebook is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the...

Page 9: ...has MagicGate Memory Stick Ethernet and i LINK functionalities Memory Stick is Sony s universal storage medium i LINK is a bi directional digital interface for exchanging data Wireless technology Thanks to the Bluetooth and the Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b technologies you can communicate freely without cables or wires Windows Your system includes the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating syste...

Page 10: ...ns sheet containing a table of specifications and a list of bundled software A Guide to Troubleshooting Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc booklet where you will find troubleshooting VAIO Link information and an explanation of the purpose and use of the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc A Dual Language Operating System Selection leaflet Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regula...

Page 11: ...otebook Glossary refers to terms used in this manual 2 Refer to your Software Guide for information on the software and the Sony applications About the Software delivered with your computer is a short description of the features of the software delivered with your system Using Video software explains how to use Sony video software DVgate and Network Smart Capture Managing audio files with SonicSta...

Page 12: ...O Link Customer Service Guide you will find all the VAIO Link information you need including specific contact numbers for each country Depending on your model Read the printed Specifications document for more information Online documentation 1 Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting 2 Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start ma...

Page 13: ...ing the correct phone plug page 58 See the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc for details Not available with models sold in Belgium or Spain 1 Main unit 5 Rechargeable battery pack 2 VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc 6 Phone cable 3 Documentation pack 7 Power cord 4 AC adapter 8 Phone plug country specific ...

Page 14: ...f you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your f...

Page 15: ... Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance ...

Page 16: ... notebook with Sony Notebook Setup page 29 Shutting down your notebook page 31 Using the keyboard page 32 Using the touchpad page 37 Using the volume buttons and the Magnify button page 38 Using PC Cards page 42 Using Memory Stick page 45 Using the modem page 56 Using power saving modes page 59 Managing power with PowerPanel page 62 Using the Bluetooth functionality page 72 Setting up Wireless Con...

Page 17: ...tors Right 1 Connector for headphones or external speakers page 91 5 PC Card slot page 42 2 Microphone connector page 92 6 Ethernet connector network page 101 3 USB 2 0 High speed Full speed Low speed Type A connector page 93 7 Modem connector page 56 4 PC Card eject button page 42 ...

Page 18: ...or VGA connector page 86 5 S400 i LINK connector page 98 2 Ventilation slot page 18 6 DC Out VAIO peripheral original connector page 98 3 Cable lock slot page 18 7 MagicGate Memory Stick slot page 45 4 USB 2 0 High speed Full speed Low speed Type A connector page 93 ...

Page 19: ...nector supports USB 2 0 standard USB 2 0 is a new USB Universal Serial Bus standard which supports higher data transfer speed than USB 1 1 Connectors which support USB 2 0 support products with USB 1 1 There are 3 transfer modes High speed 480Mbps this is the highest speed Full speed 12Mbps transfer mode Low speed 1 5Mbps transfer mode Used for low speed devices such as mouse and keyboards Do not ...

Page 20: ...supported 1 LCD screen page 35 7 MOTION EYE Camera page 83 2 Keyboard page 32 8 MOTION EYE Camera indicator page 36 3 Touchpad page 37 9 MOTION EYE Camera Capture button page 83 4 Left right buttons page 37 10 Volume buttons page 83 5 Power button page 27 11 Magnify button Zoom page 19 page 83 6 MOTION EYE Camera adjustment dial page 91 12 Speakers ...

Page 21: ...36 2 Num Lock indicator page 36 8 MagicGate Memory Stick indicator page 36 3 Caps Lock indicator page 36 9 Bluetooth indicator page 36 4 Scroll Lock indicator page 36 10 Wireless LAN indicator page 36 5 Power indicator page 36 11 CD RW DVD ROM drive tray eject button page 38 6 Battery indicator page 36 12 CD RW DVD ROM drive page 38 ...

Page 22: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 21 n N Back 1 DC In page 27 2 Battery connector page 23 ...

Page 23: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 22 n N Bottom 1 Battery lock unlock page 24 2 Battery release lever page 24 3 Reset button page 27 4 Memory bays page 123 ...

Page 24: ... to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 4 The LED at the end of the power cord turns green 5 when the AC adapter is plugged in Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make ...

Page 25: ...sert the battery proceed as follows 1 Insert the tabs 1 on the battery into the notches 2 and push the battery down into the compartment until it clicks into place 2 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet Make sure the co...

Page 26: ... to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time C...

Page 27: ...ay it uses power from the AC outlet Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and close the cover 2 Slide the lock lever 1 to the Unlock position 3 Slide and hold the release lever 2 as indicated and lift the battery away by using the central tab You can remove the battery pack without turning off the computer if it is connected to the mains vo...

Page 28: ...Using your notebook 27 n N Starting your notebook To start your computer proceed as follows 1 Lift the cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Press the power button of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on ...

Page 29: ...e LCD display To increase the brightness use the up or right arrow keys To decrease use the down or left arrow keys Fn F5 is only possible if Windows is running If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will turn off Do not grasp he camera lens when opening the cover you may break the camera ...

Page 30: ... you to consult system information specify preferences for system behaviour and set up password protection for your VAIO notebook To use Sony Notebook Setup proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 In All Programs select Sony Notebook Setup and then click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup window appears ...

Page 31: ...uter You can change the volume of the sounds played while the operating system is loading Power On Password Sets the password to secure your computer If you use this option remember the password at all times If you forget the password you cannot change this setting anymore and you will not be able to start your computer Device Disables ports or devices to release resources to the system To change ...

Page 32: ... down your computer Close all software in use If applicable remove the PC Card To do so double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Press Alt F4 and select Turn Off from the screen that appears If this does not work you can press the power button for more than four seconds This will shut down the compu...

Page 33: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 32 n N Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s but has additional keys that perform specific notebook related tasks ...

Page 34: ...is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Numeric keypad area 7 Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator illuminates Operator keys 8 11 12 Several keys are al...

Page 35: ... is equivalent to selecting Search from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers M Minimises all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimised windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is equivalent to selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Displays the System Properties window This is equivalent to double cl...

Page 36: ...ease lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Fn F7 switch to the external device Selects an external device which is connected to the Monitor connector or your computer s LCD Use of this shortcut key combination displays the output destination for a few second See Selecting display modes page 89 for more details Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for ...

Page 37: ...reen when the MOTION EYE Camera is working Light On Off Hard disk Data is read from or written to the hard drive The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the characters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case ...

Page 38: ...o place the pointer on an item or object Right click Press the right button 3 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Click Press the left button 2 once Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Double click Press the left button twice Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll hori...

Page 39: ...st 32 bit and the resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels is applied after magnification The magnified view is implemented by applying the resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels to the LCD with the resolution of 1280 x 768 pixels thus not as clear as the original 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...

Page 40: ...u cannot insert or remove a disc Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the disc drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your disc drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the eject button to remove the disc If the disc does not come out when you press the eject button go to Windows...

Page 41: ...it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software Only use circular discs Do not use discs with any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the CD RW drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable opera...

Page 42: ...ilities or resident utilities to speed up the access of discs because they may cause the system to become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Depending on the display setup properties you selected you may use the Fn F command to expand the screen to full screen size Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you c...

Page 43: ...perties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card 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 Fo...

Page 44: ...tem tray The Safely 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 Eject the PC Card release button 1 and then press it to eject the card 9 Gently...

Page 45: ...ended that you remove the card before your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing the Fn F12 keys or by using the PowerPanel Utility and when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while using a battery as the source of power Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with this computer Do not select and stop a USB disc drive a Sony i LINK CD RW DVD ROM drive or a Sony i LINK D...

Page 46: ... be converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs Foreseen as the universal data storage device of the future the Memory Stick can already be used with an ever increasing range of compatible products including Audio systems Visual devices VAIO products CLIÉ handhelds Mobile phones There are currently three different types of Memory Stick The generic Memory ...

Page 47: ...ght and attractive in their design Capacity Its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk Security its lock option means you can protect your data from accidental erasure Versatility memory capacity ranges from 4 MB up to 128 MB the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks and up to 1GB for Memory Stick PRO Reliability by way of protecting the hardware and its contents the number of terminals ...

Page 48: ... you can expand the capabilities of your VAIO computer in the following scenarios With your still digital camera share your holiday pictures instantly by e mail From your handycam to your VAIO make the most of your captured moments with the VAIO s movie editing tools Carry pictures on you by copying image files from the Internet to your VAIO to your CLIE handheld With your voice recorder add your ...

Page 49: ...following features 32 64 and 128 MB capacity versions Storage of up to 120 minutes of audio data Download and save digital music pictures movies and more Combine data files to add music to your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative Compliance SonicStage software So that you fur...

Page 50: ... SonicStage uses copyright protection technology designed to manage the digital music content downloaded to the PC from CDs the Internet and or other sources Software installed on the PC records music content in encrypted form onto the hard disk As well as allowing you to enjoy music on the PC this technology protects against unauthorized distribution on the Internet Since it is compatible with Ma...

Page 51: ...ironment where individuals can record and enjoy third party music data without worrying about copyright infringement Literary works that are recorded by individuals are permitted for private usage only Compatible devices There are nearly 80 Memory Stick enabled products on the market or announced for introduction world wide ranging from camcorders and portable music players to voice recorders and ...

Page 52: ...ng your notebook 51 n N CLIE Handheld Entertainment Organiser Sony mobile phones Digital printers AIBO the Sony Entertainment Robot To find out more about the products available in your country go to http www sonystyle europe com ...

Page 53: ...eo This equates to around sixteen audio CDs assuming 64 MB per CD or 360 JPEG images in 5 0 Megapixel quality more than ten rolls of 24 36 film Compatible devices You can currently use the Memory Stick PRO with the following Sony products Visual Cyber shot DSC F717 F77 and FX77 digital camera DPP EX5 and EX7 digital photo printers Digital camcorders DCR TRV355 TRV22 TRV33 TRV60 and TRV80 Other MSA...

Page 54: ...ble on www clie link com Write protecting a Memory Stick Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but no...

Page 55: ...insert the Memory Stick with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer The MagicGate MemoryStick indicator lights orange Hol...

Page 56: ...slot proceed as follows 1 Check that the access light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick in towards the notebook The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly It is recommended that you remove the Memory Stick before shutting down the computer ...

Page 57: ...ake 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 Open the flexible compartment cover 1 pulling it down carefully 2 Plug one end of the phone cable 2 into the phone line jack on the computer 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack 3 ...

Page 58: ...and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other connected device may not function properly Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Only DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency signalling tone dialling is supported Before...

Page 59: ...rect phone plug If there are two phone plugs in the box make sure you use the correct one for the country you are in as follows UK The connector can be identified by its cuboid shape and flat pins The Netherlands The connector can be identified by its protruding pins ...

Page 60: ... 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 such as the LCD or the hard disk ...

Page 61: ... ROM drive the operation will be interrupted To avoid this you can change the settings either in PowerPanel right click on the PowerPanel icon and select Edit Create Profile or in the Control Panel Please note that your Control Panel settings are valid only until the next reboot Using Hibernate mode The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off The power indicator light...

Page 62: ...utomatically When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator turns off ...

Page 63: ...puter can be improved with Performance Balancer both for battery and AC mode adjusting LCD brightness and CPU fan noise PowerPanel has the following features Automatic Profile Selection APS based on the currently active application Ability to select specific Power Profiles manually from the menu Ability to edit and create new profiles Ability to display detailed battery information It works in har...

Page 64: ...ange profiles proceed as follows 1 Right click the PowerPanel icon in the taskbar and select Profiles 2 In the Profiles menu select a profile The appropriate power settings are activated When you use the battery pack as power source your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power the same ...

Page 65: ...wer management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes Icon Description Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It reduces the brightness of the display and puts the system into Standby mode after a specified time period Ultimate Battery Life extends the Maximum Battery Life by disabling some devices When you select this profil...

Page 66: ...LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimise power management for your system Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display time out You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby to optimise power management for your system Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk timer DVD Optimises performance and power requirements for...

Page 67: ...and changes profiles as you switch between applications Power management lets your system enter energy saving modes by levelling some energy consuming parameters such as LCD brightness or hard disk activity To select automatic profiles proceed as follows 1 Right click the PowerPanel icon in the taskbar and select Profiles 2 Select Automatic Profile Selection The Automatic Profile Selection feature...

Page 68: ...ntains information such as the estimated battery life remaining and charging time Display the Battery Information toolbar on the screen which shows the battery status icon the percentage of remaining capacity and the amount of running time left in the battery To display the Battery Information toolbar right click the taskbar and select Toolbars then Battery Information from the menu Battery icon B...

Page 69: ...An option list or a dialog box will appear 4 Make your settings 5 Click the File menu and then click Save Icon Action Adaptive This control automatically selects the CPU optimal clock speed and power voltage according to the state in which the computer in which the computer is used This will be the default icon when the computer is connected to the mains supply Battery Life This control helps to r...

Page 70: ...menu The Profile Editor window appears 2 Select New from the File menu 3 In the Create New Profile dialog box check the appropriate option button to specify the type of power management profile that you want to create and click OK 4 Select the new power management settings you would like for the device 5 Click the File menu and then click Save Managing performance with Performance Balancer The Per...

Page 71: ...hen operating on battery mode Click Power saving to enjoy a long battery life and a CPU fan with minimum noise Performance and LCD brightness will be reduced to lower battery consumption Click Customize if you want to adjust the brightness and the CPU fan quietness to determine the CPU performance and the battery life ...

Page 72: ...Click Customize if you want to adjust the brightness and CPU fan quietness manually to determine the CPU performance and the power consumption Click Full power to maximise system performance which allows you to run many software at the same time renouncing to CPU fan quietness An additional option is the Timer Settings where you can set up the LCD display to turn off automatically and go into Stan...

Page 73: ...ters go first to Control Panel and click Wireless Link to set up the device you want to use To connect to a Bluetooth device proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless switch 1 on the left front side of your notebook The Switch wireless devices dialog box appears 2 Select the Bluetooth option button The Bluetooth indicator 2 turns blue 3 Click OK Read the Bluetooth Regulations Leaflet before using ...

Page 74: ...ly be corrupted during continuos transfers Bluetooth security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to make sure with whom you communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your notebook The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common Passkey a password required for authentication should be ...

Page 75: ...he left front side of your computer 2 When the Switch wireless devices dialog box appears select Bluetooth and the application will start automatically The Bluetooth light indicator turns blue 3 Click the Device Discovery button in your notebook s panel on the left of the window to see the available remote devices 4 Select the remote device you want to connect to If necessary scroll up and down in...

Page 76: ...d 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 If you changed the name of your computer during Windows setup please go to USB Bluetooth Device under Device Manager Start Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Bluetooth Radios and right click Properties Under Advanced click...

Page 77: ...he Bluetooth individual connection proceed as follows 1 Click the service button of the service from which you wish to disconnect 2 Click Yes in the Confirm Service Disconnection dialog box 3 Turn off the Bluetooth switch located on the left front side of your notebook The Bluetooth LED turns off ...

Page 78: ...ich allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Wireless LAN Regulation leaflet carefully Channel selection is explained further in this manual see Wireless LAN channel selection page 82 WLAN uses the IEEE ...

Page 79: ...oc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch 1 on the left front side of the computer The Switch wireless devices dialog box appears 2 Select Wireless LAN and click OK The Wireless Switcher button changes into Wireless LAN and the WLAN indicator 2 turns green 3 Double click the network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection dialog box ...

Page 80: ...o communicate with another computer If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure ASCII The basis of character sets used in almost all present day computers ASCII is a code for representing E...

Page 81: ...nsmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range To communicate with an Access Point infrastructure proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless switch 1 on the left front side of the computer The Switch wireless devices dialog box appears 2 Select Wireless LAN and click OK The Wireless Switcher button changes into Wireless LAN and the WLAN indicator 2 turns green 3 Righ...

Page 82: ...t is not secure 7 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 In France only channels 10 and 11 are legally allowed when using WLAN For more information on channel selection see the Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet The length of the network key can be set up as in the case o...

Page 83: ...r 11 indoor and outdoor If you use a non Sony Access Point read the manual of the Access Point to be sure which channel to use For more information on Wireless LAN read the Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet Infrastructure network The channel is automatically set by the Access Point Ad hoc network By default the channel is set to 11 When you change the channel number on one computer you need to chan...

Page 84: ...turning the adjustment dial 2 in the camera You can also rotate the MOTION EYE camera backwards and forwards to choose the view point shown in the camera On the right side of the LCD screen you find the CAPTURE button 3 for using with the MOTION EYE camera Clicking this button you can Shoot still images Start and stop recording video clips Start the Network Smart Capture application To start Netwo...

Page 85: ...U01 The camera starts automatically The MOTION EYE camera indicator 1 turns green when the camera is working You can only shoot still images To start the MOTION EYE camera with the Network Smart Capture application proceed as follows Click Start All Programs Network Smart Capture or Press the Capture button For more information about Network Smart Capture please refer to the Software Guide supplie...

Page 86: ...erals Connecting an external display page 86 Selecting display modes page 89 Connecting external speakers page 91 Connecting an external microphone page 92 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 93 Connecting a printer page 97 Connecting an i LINK device page 98 Connecting to a network LAN page 101 Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB devices ...

Page 87: ...s Computer display monitor Projector Turn off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up a virt...

Page 88: ...nect a computer display monitor directly to your notebook To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 not supplied into the monitor VGA connector on the notebook 2 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 2 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet ...

Page 89: ...Plug the audio cable 2 not supplied into the earphone connector identified by the symbol 3 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors of the projector 4 Connect the power cord 3 of the projector into an AC outlet You may not be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the types of computer display and projector used You can toggle the...

Page 90: ...only Displays contents on your computer s LCD only LCD only MONITOR VGA Displays contents simultaneously on your computer s LCD and the external display MONITOR VGA Displays contents on the external display only Setup Displays the resolution setting window for the external display The image appears on the external display To set up the video controller options proceed as follows 1 Click Start then...

Page 91: ...destination is displayed only when an external display is connected to your computer You cannot switch the display during video playback or while using the built in MOTION EYE camera Selecting the external display may automatically change the resolution of your computer s LCD ...

Page 92: ...onnect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphone connector 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the external speaker 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 93: ...rnal microphone If you wish to use an external 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 into the microphone connector identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 94: ...yboard printer to your computer Before connecting or disconnecting a USB peripheral you do not need to shut down the computer You may need to install software device drivers supplied with your USB device before using the USB device There are 2 USB 2 0 ports on your notebook Connecting a USB mouse page 94 Connecting a USB floppy disk drive page 95 Connecting a printer page 97 ...

Page 95: ...e the USB connector you prefer to use available both on the left and right side of your computer 2 Plug the USB mouse cable into the USB connector You can use your USB mouse The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on your notebook therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector and you can start working ...

Page 96: ... side of your computer 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB connector The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use 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 properly your sys...

Page 97: ...isk To remove a floppy disk proceed as follows When you have finished using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk 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 b...

Page 98: ...sion of Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug a USB printer cable 1 into one of the USB connectors on your notebook available both on the left and right side of your computer A USB connector is identified by the symbol on your notebook and printer 2 Plug the printer power cord 2 into an AC outlet Turn off your computer and the printer unplu...

Page 99: ...tures available may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end An i LINK connection...

Page 100: ...ication On Sony digital video cameras connectors labelled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick To do so simply copy images on the Me...

Page 101: ...eripheral devices 100 n N Connecting two VAIO notebooks You can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO computer to your computer with an optional i LINK cable You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer ...

Page 102: ...led settings and devices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator The default settings make your computer able to connect to the network For more information about connecting your notebook to the network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the VAIO Link website How to troubleshoot network problems Do not plug a phone cable into your computer network ja...

Page 103: ...ion delivered with your computer Other sources of information The online help files that accompany your software contain instructions on using the software VAIO Link website if you have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO Link web site Go to http www vaio link com VAIO Link Before contacting VAIO Link you should try to solve the problem by reading this User Guide or the manuals ...

Page 104: ...k e Support Web Portal How can I access the e Support portal When you register your VAIO computer online at Club VAIO www club vaio com you will automatically receive an email with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the email You are now ready to create yo...

Page 105: ... before contacting VAIO Link About the computer and software page 105 About the display page 109 About CD ROMs and floppy disks page 110 About sound page 114 About the modem page 115 About peripherals page 116 About digital video captures and DVgate page 117 About power management page 117 About i LINK devices page 118 About Wireless LAN page 118 About the Bluetooth technology page 120 About the M...

Page 106: ... display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that you have switched to the external display and that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer off for at least one hour and then turn it on When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not be able to start your system properly Leave t...

Page 107: ...er does not shut down You are recommended to shut down your computer using the Turn Off command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Turn Off command does not work properly proceed as follows Press Ctrl Alt Delete If you have not changed the default settings you will enter the Task Manager where you can close any applic...

Page 108: ...n select Restart If the above method does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and shut down the computer by pressing Alt F4 and clicking Turn Off in the Turn off computer screen My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for ...

Page 109: ...tage to detect the MagicGate Memory Stick The error message External Device Media not found appears Make sure your Memory Stick is inserted into the MagicGate Memory Stick slot rather than via the PC Card slot The power management profile should not be Ultimate Battery Life Please select AC Power when plugged in or Maximum Battery Life when running on batteries Can I install the SonicStage softwar...

Page 110: ...rted properly and that they are charged Adjust the brightness of the LCD The computer may be in LCD video standby mode Press any key to activate the display The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times The window I have just closed is still on the screen Press the Windows key D twice to clean up the screen The screen image on my ext...

Page 111: ...ample a paperclip into the hole next to the eject button This function does not apply to all computers I cannot play a CD ROM After inserting the CD wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume...

Page 112: ...set too high For best results change the resolution in the Windows Control Panel Display to a lower resolution If you see a picture but cannot hear any sound check all of the following Make sure the mute setting is off on your DVD player Check the master volume setting of the Volume Control If you have connected speakers externally check the volume settings of your computer speakers and check the ...

Page 113: ...scope of your warranty and will result in service charges for repair My USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk The floppy disk is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected Check that the disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Your disk may be corrupt Try to insert another floppy disk When I double click an applicat...

Page 114: ...ation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour The optional PCGA UFD5 A USB floppy disk drive is not recognised as drive A To set the UFD5 A to A proceed as follows 1 Turn the system power on 2 Connect the UFD5 A 3 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 4 Double click System 5 Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 6 Select Universal Serial Bus ...

Page 115: ...e 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 You can also control the volume of the speakers with volume buttons on the right side of the LCD screen If you have connected an audio cable or a set of headphones to the headphone connector ...

Page 116: ...untry you are dialling from My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialling mode may be incompatible with your telephone line My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax ...

Page 117: ...ort export in DVgate Motion if problems occur with third party cameras You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables as using other brands may cause problems with the i LINK devices I cannot print Check that the printer cables are correctly connected Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up to date drivers If needed contact your dealer Check the cable to see i...

Page 118: ...to the DV device About power management The power management setting is not responding Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and then changed before the notebook completely enters the lower power state To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability proceed as follows 1 Close all open applications 2 Press Ctrl Alt Delet...

Page 119: ...de of the machine is turned on The Wireless LAN Access Point and your computer cannot communicate Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the front side of the computer is turned on Check if the power of 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 Double click the Network Connections icon Right c...

Page 120: ... If several computers communicate with the same Access Point the concentration may be too high Wait a few minutes and try to access again I cannot access the Internet Check the settings of the Access Point See the manual of the Access Point Check if your computer and the Access Point are communicating Make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller The maximum communication spe...

Page 121: ...help for more details The connected device does not appear in the Remote Bluetooth Device List If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in your Remote Bluetooth Device Panel or you 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 function of the device with which you want ...

Page 122: ...th another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your notebook Check that the Bluetooth function of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details I cannot stop the Bluetooth function Turn off the Bluetooth switch located on the front of your notebook If the above method does not work reboot your computer ...

Page 123: ...ay result in reflections Red or green noises may occur if the captured images include dark parts Check that the lens of the MOTION EYE is clean Use the focus ring to adjust There are picture gaps and sound gaps when importing video images Gaps may occur based on the effect settings in Network Smart Capture The MOTION EYE does not show any images Check that other software such as Network Smart Capt...

Page 124: ...memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook 256 MB of memory is preinstalled in one of the two available memory module bay You can add extra memory modules to increase the memory up to 1 GB For memory upgrades use only DDR266 CL 2 5 DDR SDRAM Micro DIMMs gold lead contacts Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory expansion board ensure the f...

Page 125: ...g delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidi...

Page 126: ...ols down 4 Unscrew the central screw at the bottom of your computer 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 6 Remove the memory module Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 8 Install the m...

Page 127: ...he computer 10 Reinsert the battery and turn the computer on Viewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to Sony Notebook Setup via the Start menu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 3 In the About this Computer tab you can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and res...

Page 128: ...rd disk page 128 On handling the LCD screen page 128 On using power source page 129 On handling your notebook page 129 On handling floppy disks page 131 On handling CD ROMs page 131 On using the battery pack page 132 On using headphones page 133 On handling the Memory Stick page 133 ...

Page 129: ... or writing data Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme change of temperature Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mode If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored On handling the LCD screen Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This...

Page 130: ...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 will not be using the computer for a long time When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter Do not use any other AC adapter On handling your notebook Clean with a soft dry cloth or a ...

Page 131: ...ause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with a private branch exchange PBX If the computer is brought di...

Page 132: ...use read errors Always hold the disc by its edge and its central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out If th...

Page 133: ...ats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging t...

Page 134: ...d and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling the Memory Stick Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet ...

Page 135: ...rol the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer With ACPI a CD ROM player can be turned off by the operating system if it is not in use BIOS An acronym for Basic Input Output System The BIOS is a program that enables the computer to start when you turn it on It monitors the data stream between the operating system and the computer s hardware devices CardBus CardBus is the com...

Page 136: ...h 17 GB This high storage power makes it the ideal medium for storing films DVD R A writable DVD based on the DVD R format that can be used to write a program or other data DVD R A writable DVD based on the DVD R format that can be used to write a program or other data DVD RW A rewritable DVD based on the DVD R format that can be used to write erase and rewrite a program or other data approximatel...

Page 137: ... as digital cameras etc ISP An ISP Internet Service Provider is a company which provides you with a user name password and telephone number in order to connect to the Internet L2 cache memory Cache memory is RAM like memory that enables quick access to data that has already been read by the computer L1 and L2 are levels of cache memory in a computer LAN A LAN Local Area Network is a group of compu...

Page 138: ...de your computer It holds the CPU the BIOS the memory and so on MPEG MPEG or Moving Pictures Experts Group is a standard for audio visual compression of video sequences MPEG achieves high compression rates by storing only the changes from one frame to another The decrease in data is generally imperceptible to the human eye MPEG 1 was developed for digital storage of video and audio data on CD ROM ...

Page 139: ... plug in boards for laptop computers The cards used to be called PCMCIA cards but as this was rather unpronounceable these cards are now termed PC cards An example of a PC card is a credit card sized modem Pixel A pixel Picture Element is a part of your screen Your screen is made up of thousands of pixels enabling you to see colours and pictures on it The more pixels the higher the resolution and ...

Page 140: ... cable that requires separate transmission types for the three colours on the display SDRAM Synchronous DRAM is a kind of dynamic random access memory running at a much higher clock speed than regular memory Standard RAM The amount of RAM that is available on your computer when you purchase it System recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover the hard disk image initially available on...

Page 141: ...d software VAIO branded items are all designed to make the best use of Sony s Audio Video AV and Information Technology IT skills VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc Disc that enables a VAIO computer user to recover the hard disk image that was available when the computer was purchased It also contains the online documentation The disc is delivered with your computer For more information please r...

Page 142: ...d QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under licence QuickTime is registered in the U S and other countries RealOne Player is a trademark or registered trademark of RealNetworks Inc in the U S and other countries PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd Symantec Norton Antivirus is a trademark of Symantec Corporation EverQuest is a registered trademark of Sony Computer...

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