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Precautions
Hardware Guide
This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage.
Please contact VAIO-Link if you need assistance.
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On handling the hard disk
(page 121)
On handling the LCD screen
On using the power source
(page 122)
On handling your computer
On handling floppy disks
(page 124)
On handling discs
On using the battery pack
(page 125)
On using headphones
(page 126)
On handling Memory Sticks
Page 1: ...N Hardware Guide V G N A s e r i e s P C G T R s e r i e s ...
Page 2: ...or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S 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 otherwis...
Page 3: ...nd dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Owner s record The serial num...
Page 4: ...st 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 peripherals Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mode The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive They can erase the data on the ...
Page 5: ...ally designed for wet locations Take care when installing or modifying telephone lines 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 Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface ...
Page 6: ...u 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 individual product specifications This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use...
Page 7: ...y 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 Alliance ...
Page 8: ...0 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 computer is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the prod...
Page 9: ...e digital data with compatible products Wireless technology Thanks to the Bluetooth and the Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g technology you can communicate freely without cables or wires Wireless setup Enjoy the freedom of having a mouse without cables Windows Your system includes Microsoft s Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with Service Pack 1a operating system Photo video and webcam capabiliti...
Page 10: ...ons sheet containing a table of specifications a list of bundled software and an overview of all connectors A Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System where you will find solutions to common problems an explanation of how to recover your computer s system if you need to and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations leaflet A Modem Regulations leaflet...
Page 11: ...tion about your computer in the form of notices and announcements My Info Centre also gives you My Software Feeling creative Click on 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 Click on this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories My Websites Click on this icon and check out our most popul...
Page 12: ...in muscles or tendons Position of the mouse Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the mouse not at an angle Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Place the mouse at the same level as the keyboard of your computer and use your whole arm to move it Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the cha...
Page 13: ...cessories 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 Depending on your model Read the printed Specifications document for ...
Page 14: ...ting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup page 21 Shutting down your computer safely page 23 Using the keyboard page 24 Using the touchpad page 28 Using the mouse page 29 Using special buttons page 32 Using the disc drive page 34 Using PC Cards page 40 Using the Memory Stick page 43 Using the modem page 47 Using the Bluetooth functionality page 50 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 55 Using the bui...
Page 15: ...eed as follows 1 Plug the cable attached 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 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 accessi...
Page 16: ...will not be charged and the notebook will not function A tool is installed on your machine that checks if you use a genuine Sony battery designed for this model When another kind of battery is detected and your notebook 1 is off or in Hibernate mode your computer does not start and the battery does not charge Replace the battery with a genuine Sony battery 2 is on you receive the following pop up ...
Page 17: ...omputer to the RELEASE position 3 Remove the battery compartment cover 4 Slide the battery in the battery compartment cover 5 Insert the tab on the battery into the notch and push the battery down into the compartment until it clicks into place 6 Slide the lock lever to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pac...
Page 18: ...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 cover is closed before inserting the battery pack ...
Page 19: ...ged battery The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light 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 pe...
Page 20: ... position 3 Slide the release lever 2 on the bottom of the computer to the RELEASE position 4 Remove the battery compartment cover 5 Remove the battery from the compartment cover 6 Slide the battery compartment cover back in the battery compartment 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 while the co...
Page 21: ...e release lever 2 as indicated and slide the battery away from the computer You can remove the battery pack without turning off the computer if it is connected to the mains voltage AC adapter Close the cover before you remove the battery pack 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 while the computer...
Page 22: ...ding 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 the port settings select a port and click Settings in the Device tab S Buttons depend...
Page 23: ...the brightness button to set the display to automatic brightness mode You can adjust the general level of the automatic brightness mode in this tab There are 3 possibilities Brightest Standard and Darkest Station Port replicator depending on your model You can select if you want the digital and or analogue output to the speaker and the optical out on the docking station port replicator Bass boost ...
Page 24: ...lows 1 Turn 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 dow...
Page 25: ...nd then or Fn F5 brightness control down VGN A series only Decreases the lightness intensity Fn F6 brightness control up VGN A series only Increases the lightness intensity Fn F7 switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD external device monitor or TV depending on which device is connected and both LCD and external device This function can only be used by the first user to log in It wi...
Page 26: ...n It will not work if you have switched to another user account If another user wants to display on an external monitor or TV use the monitor properties to switch to an external monitor or TV Some functions are not available until Windows is launched Fn E Opens the disk tray Combinations Feature Functions ...
Page 27: ...series only to turn on the speakers The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press the Volume up button to increase the volume If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows ...
Page 28: ...tions for each button MOTION EYE camera indicator depending on your model Turns green 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 w...
Page 29: ...ointer 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 th...
Page 30: ...speed and other functions under Mouse Properties To display Mouse Properties go to the Control Panel select Printers and Other Hardware then select Mouse 1 Left button Click or double click the left button to select items To drag and drop items hold the left button down while sliding the mouse then release the button to drop the item 2 Right button Press the right button once to display a context ...
Page 31: ...e computer and the mouse Two AA batteries specific for use in the wireless mouse are supplied with your VAIO 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 of the computer ...
Page 32: ...e the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Mouse information You can check your mouse s battery power level by clicking Wireless Mouse icon located on the Windows taskbar Setting up the mouse for left handed users To set your mouse up 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 ic...
Page 33: ...series VGN A series You can change the image resolution in all applications except in those that use the MOTION EYE Camera or the DVD player When an external display is connected to your computer the Magnify button is disabled The default resolution of your computer s LCD is 1280 x 768 pixels Highest 32 bit and the resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels is applied after magnification The magnified view i...
Page 34: ... button See Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup page 21 MOTION EYE Camera Capture button PCG TR series only This button activates the camera software You can use the camera software to shoot still images record video clips or make online video conferences See Using the built in MOTION EYE Camera PCG TR series only page 65 ...
Page 35: ... on the computer 2 Press the eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently See the Troubleshooting Guide if you have problems using discs VGN A series only You find the eject button left of the optical drive See the Specifications sheet for details on...
Page 36: ...nstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not put your VAIO computer into a power saving mode while using the pre installed software and whi...
Page 37: ...become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of 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 ch...
Page 38: ...s OFF open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object for example a paperclip into the hole next to the eject button I cannot play a disc After inserting the disc wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program ...
Page 39: ...e correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start then Control Panel Double click the System icon On the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button 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 Parental Gu...
Page 40: ...rmat 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 disk from being ejected Make sure the computer is not in Standby or Hibernate mode The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up Clean the disc and the disc dr...
Page 41: ...ard is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the system tray Some devices may not function properly if you repeat returning to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode The computer will return to its original state if you restart it If your computer has two PC Card slots the PC Card slots can accommodate at the same time two Type I two Type II or o...
Page 42: ...f a PC Card as pressure or shock may damage the connector pins If you computer has two PC Card slots it is recommended that you always use the same slot for a PC Card as switching slots can cause problems with some PC Cards Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly If you want to remove ...
Page 43: ...se the PC Card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card before your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing the Fn F12 keys and when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while using a battery as the source of power Some ...
Page 44: ...at can be converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs The Memory Stick family ranges in capacity and compatibility Please see your printed Specifications sheet 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...
Page 45: ...e data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick Some kinds of Memory Stick do not have a lock switch LOCK LOCK LOCK ...
Page 46: ...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 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slo...
Page 47: ...t proceed as follows 1 Check that the access light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick in towards the computer 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 48: ...o connect to a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet as well as to register your computer and software online and to contact VAIO Link To connect a phone line proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the phone line jack on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 ...
Page 49: ... and Modem Options icon click Switch to Classic View on the left side A country specific phone plug is supplied with your VAIO computer allowing you to plug the phone line into the wall jack We recommend you to use the supplied plug because the usage of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with mult...
Page 50: ...ems fax 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 experi...
Page 51: ...2 Select the Bluetooth option 3 Click OK The Bluetooth icon appears in the taskbar Depending on your model Read the printed Specifications document for more information Read the Bluetooth Regulations Lea flet 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...
Page 52: ...ommunication over short distances and completely eliminates the need of using cables All Bluetooth communications are made in conjunction with the BlueSpace NE software Depending on your model Read the printed Specifications document for more information Communicating with another Bluetooth device With the BlueSpace NE software you can connect your notebook to a Bluetooth device such as another no...
Page 53: ...rofile When the connection has been completed and the information has been sent the service icon turns blue Do not simultaneously use the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices which use the 2 4 GHz band such as a wireless LAN PC Card The 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 ...
Page 54: ...e Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices which use the 2 4 GHz band such as a wireless LAN PC Card The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered If you changed the name of your computer during Windows setup please go to USB Bluetooth Device under Device Manager Start Control Panel System Hardwar...
Page 55: ...icating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your notebook The data transfer speed is slow The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices but also on the radio wave quality the operating system or the software used Try to move your notebook or try to place the two devices closer I cannot communicat...
Page 56: ...e IEEE 802 11b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control ...
Page 57: ...out Access Point ad hoc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch If your notebook supports Bluetooth the Switch wireless devices dialog box appears Select Wireless LAN and click OK The Wireless switch button changes into Wireless LAN 2 Double click the network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears 3 Click the Advan...
Page 58: ...ame Network key again for confirmation 12 Select the checkbox 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 dialog box appears 15 Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button 16 Click Close 17 Click OK Your computer is ...
Page 59: ...ch letter assigned a number from 0 to 127 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 In France only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors For more information see the Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet An ad hoc network does not support WPA ...
Page 60: ...N The Access Point coordinates transmission 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 of the computer The Switch wireless devices dialog box appears 2 Right click the network icon in the taskbar displaying the Wireless Network Connection message 3 Click View Available Wire...
Page 61: ...on 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 62: ... network icon in 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 want 6 Fill in exactly the same Network key again for confirmation 7 Cl...
Page 63: ... that will be used by the Access Point please refer to the corresponding Instruction Manual b Without Access Point Ad Hoc If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected ATT In France outdoors Wireless LAN connections are only allowed on certain channels For details please refer to the Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet If the Wireless connection is initiated...
Page 64: ...ion icon and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab Check if the Access Point is displayed in Available networks Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or neared to any Access Point you may be using The data transfer speed is slow The maximum communication speed can vary depending on the obstacles or th...
Page 65: ...rd communicates with a device using the IEEE 802 11b standard then it is normal that the speed reduces Devices using the IEEE 802 11g standard are 5 times faster then the ones using the IEEE 802 11b standard 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 t...
Page 66: ... camera You can also rotate the MOTION EYE camera backwards and forwards to choose the view point shown in the camera Depending on your model Read the printed Specifications document for more information 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 th...
Page 67: ...1 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 supplied ...
Page 68: ...ht may 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 ...
Page 69: ... down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Using Standby mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumpti...
Page 70: ... in this mode To activate Hibernate mode proceed as follows Press Fn F12 The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively Click Start and then Turn Off Computer In the Turn off computer screen hold down the Shift key and press Hibernate To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previo...
Page 71: ...e is initiated and then changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability proceed as follows 1 Close all open applications 2 Press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and select Restart from the drop down list The computer restarts 3 If the procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to sh...
Page 72: ...e 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 Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management proceed as follows 1 Right click the power status icon in the taskbar 2 Select Adjust Power ...
Page 73: ...et a CPU control icon may appear in the taskbar The CPU control icon indicates the CPU control status Performance Adaptive Battery Life Degrade To make the icon appear click the Advanced button on the VAIO Power Management tab Select the Show CPU status icon in the taskbar box and then click OK If you want to know more about the CPU control icon read the online help file Other Information Icons on...
Page 74: ...tings 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 window appears 3 Click the Reset by default button The Confirm window appears 4 Select the Restore all power schemes to the original factory default settings 5 Click OK The Confirm window closes and the default settings are restored for all th...
Page 75: ...ewer automatically displays the tab appropriate to the current power scheme of your computer On each tab the radar chart shows performance with the current power scheme and the modified power scheme in the designated colors To change the power scheme proceed as follows Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list on VAIO Power Management Viewer To view performance with the power scheme ...
Page 76: ...page 89 Connecting external speakers page 93 Connecting an external microphone page 94 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 95 Connecting a printer page 100 Connecting an i LINK device page 102 Connecting to a network LAN page 105 To identify and locate the ports on your computer please see the printed Specifications sheet Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purc...
Page 77: ...puter Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet when using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions When connecting video cables to S Video out and Video out simultaneously only the S Video out connector can be used 1 Network page 105 5 2 USB ports page 95 9 Printer port page 100 2 Optical out page 83 6 Right Left audio in page 83 10 S Vi...
Page 78: ... your computer is equipped with a port replicator proceed as follows 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In port 2 on the port replicator 3 3 Plug the power cord 4 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet 4 Open the port replicator cover ...
Page 79: ... it clicks into place 6 Slide the lock lever to LOCK 7 Turn on the notebook When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with the attached port replicator may cause a temporary loss of power Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or the optional Sony adapter ...
Page 80: ... lever to UNLOCK 3 Lift the computer away from the port replicator 4 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your computer It is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after removing 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 vo...
Page 81: ...play or a 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 virtual desktop ...
Page 82: ...ant to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable not supplied into the DVI D connector on the port replicator 3 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 3 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet DVI D stands for Digital Visual 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...
Page 83: ...r display that includes built in speakers and a microphone To connect a multimedia computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 into the monitor VGA connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug the speaker cable 3 into the headphone connector 4 on the computer 3 Plug the microphone cable 5 into the microphone connector 6 on the computer ...
Page 84: ...on on installation and use If you insert a DVD in your DVD ROM drive to watch a video on your TV the Fn F7 key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV Solution 1 Eject your DVD from your computer 2 Once the DVD is ejected toggle between your LCD and your TV with the combination Fn F7 Your image displays now on both LCD and TV Re insert your DVD to launch your ...
Page 85: ...e input channel of the TV to external input 5 Set up the TV configuration system Which cable can I use to connect my VAIO equipped with an Audio Video port to a TV You need to use an AV cable which has a minijack connector on one end and 3 RCA also called cinch connectors on the other end For example the Sony VMC 20FR which is available via direct sales and various retailers Please note that not a...
Page 86: ...e symbol 2 Plug the audio cable 3 not supplied into the earphone connector 4 identified by the symbol 3 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors of the projector 5 4 Connect the power cord 6 of the projector into an AC outlet Under certain circumstances you may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and an external display or a projector at the same time You can to...
Page 87: ... your computer and restart To select a display proceed as follows 1 Click the Start then Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Double click Appearance and Themes and then select Display The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Click the Advanced button The Sony Notebook LCD and MOBILITY RADEON Properties dialog box appears 5 Click the Displays tab Select the Monitor...
Page 88: ... 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 the...
Page 89: ...nation 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 90: ...toolbar from one display to the other This configuration of a single desktop distributed across separate displays is referred to as a virtual desktop Your monitor or TV hardware may not support the Dual Display function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Dual Display settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Dual Displa...
Page 91: ...d then OK Your monitor or TV hardware may not support the Dual Display function Setting the colours and resolution for each display You can set the display colours and resolution for each display that is part of a virtual desktop To set the display colours and resolution for each display proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Appearance and...
Page 92: ...on 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 a virtual desktop 7 Click Apply and then OK Deactivating the Dual Display function To deactivate the Dual Display function proceed as follows 1 Cl...
Page 93: ... Deselect the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option This will disable the Dual Display For switching from Primary to Secondary display see the section Selecting display modes VGN A series page 86 Selecting display modes PCG TR series page 87 ...
Page 94: ...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 Troubleshooting sound My speakers are not producing sound 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 batter...
Page 95: ... an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use Troubleshooting sound My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the microphone connector correctly ...
Page 96: ...ces You do not need to shut down your computer prior to connecting these devices unless the manual supplied with the device states otherwise For some USB devices you need to install the software before you connect the device Not following this procedure might cause the device not to work properly For more information check the manual provided with the USB device Connecting a USB mouse page 96 Conn...
Page 97: ...ed as follows 1 Choose the USB connector 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can 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 98: ...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 system may crash and you may lose any...
Page 99: ...o 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 button...
Page 100: ...loppy disk 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 controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall ...
Page 101: ... using the USB connector You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug a USB printer cable 1 into one of the USB connectors 2 on your computer A USB connector is identified by the symbol on your computer and printer 2 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 3 ...
Page 102: ...inter using the printer connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer cable 1 supplied with the printer into the printer connector 2 identified by the symbol 2 Plug the printer power cord 3 into an AC outlet Turn off your computer and the printer unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the printer ...
Page 103: ...ons you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end Connecting a digital video camera recorder page 103 Connecting two VAIO notebook...
Page 104: ...ny 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 Memory Stick then use a special PC Card adapter to insert it into your computer You cannot access the pictures stor...
Page 105: ...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 Check that both units are in the same workgroup and that the Sharing option is enabled If the second computer has a different operating system for example Windows 2000 you need a software application such as Smar...
Page 106: ...connect to the network consult your Network Administrator The default settings make your computer able to connect to the network If the main unit is docked you can only use the Ethernet network connector on the port replicator For more information about connecting your computer to the network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the VAIO Link website Do not plug a phone cable int...
Page 107: ...ing memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunction For possible memory upgrades depending on your model use only DDR333 DDR SDRAM SO DIMM gold leaf contacts VGN A series or DDR266 DDR SDRAM Micro DIMM gold leaf contacts PCG TR series See the printed Specifications sheet for more information Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before tou...
Page 108: ...ed with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer and any repairs will be out of warranty Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or ai...
Page 109: ...vices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools 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 dire...
Page 110: ...ging 8 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Slide the memory module into the slot Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated Check if there is white sticker on the memory module The white sticker should be on the upperside ...
Page 111: ...110 n N Upgrading your VAIO computer Hardware Guide 9 Close the module cover then tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 10 Reinsert the battery and turn the computer on ...
Page 112: ...hut 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 at the bottom of your computer 5 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 ...
Page 113: ...ter Hardware Guide 6 Unscrew the 2 screws next to the memory slot 7 Turn your computer around and lift the cover 8 Introduce a sharp object such as a fine screwdriver between the keys indicated on the picture 1 and push gently upwards ...
Page 114: ...pad Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 10 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 11 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 ...
Page 115: ...de 12 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 13 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Slide the memory module into the slot Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated ...
Page 116: ... VAIO computer Hardware Guide 14 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer 15 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 16 Reinsert the battery and turn the computer on ...
Page 117: ...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 restart the computer ...
Page 118: ...r computer you can 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 p...
Page 119: ...upport 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 fi...
Page 120: ... queries from Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do 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 121: ...damage Please contact VAIO Link if you need assistance On handling the hard disk page 121 On handling the LCD screen page 121 On using the power source page 122 On handling your computer page 122 On handling floppy disks page 124 On handling discs page 124 On using the battery pack page 125 On using headphones page 126 On handling Memory Sticks page 126 ...
Page 122: ...or writing data to disk Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in 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...
Page 123: ...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 only the supplied AC adapter Do not use any othe...
Page 124: ...s ventilation slots The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm on...
Page 125: ... edges and central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continious reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth wi...
Page 126: ...p 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 the ba...
Page 127: ... and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling Memory Sticks Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Do n...
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