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Sony Vaio VGC-LT20, User Manual

The Sony Vaio VGC-LT20 is a sleek and powerful all-in-one desktop computer. Discover the full potential of this impressive machine with our User Manual, available for free download at manualshive.com. Get to know every feature and function to make the most out of your Vaio VGC-LT20 experience.

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Page 2: ...r Computer 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 33 Using Your VAIO Computer 34 Using the Keyboard 35 Using the Mouse 39 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 42 Using the Optical Disc Drive 44 Using the TV Function 55 Using PC Cards 74 Using the ExpressCard Module 77 Using the Memory Stick Media 81 Using Other Memory Cards 87 Using the Internet 90 Using Wireless LAN WLAN 92 ...

Page 3: ...ntrol Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode 112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 114 Adding and Removing Memory 115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive 121 Precautions 127 On Handling the LCD Screen 128 On Using the Power Source 129 On Handling Your Computer 130 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 132 On Handling Floppy Disks 133 On Handling Discs 134 On Using Headphones 136 On Handling Memory Stick Media...

Page 4: ...net 153 Networking 155 Optical Discs 158 Display 163 P t nn Ing 165 Microphone 166 Mouse 168 Speakers 169 Keyboard 171 Floppy Disks 172 PC Cards 173 AudioNideo 175 Memory Stick Media 178 Peripherals 179 Support Options 180 Sony Support Information 180 Program Support Information 184 Trademarks 195 ...

Page 5: ...uter and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing experience External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer ...

Page 6: ...fectively reduce energy consumption For detailed information on the ENERGY STAR Program visit the following Web sites o http www energystar gov USA o http www eu energystar org Europe This computer is designed based on the ENERGY STAR standards and delivered with the following power saving settings o The LCD backlight is turned off automatically after inactivity of about 15 minutes o The computer ...

Page 7: ... provided in the PDF format which you can easily browse through and print out J To go to Web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http your computer must be connected to the Internet o Specifications The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer To view the online specifications 1 Connect to the Internet...

Page 8: ...ginal factory installed settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals Specifications 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide D Media Center User Guide Selected models only Provides information about using Windows Media Center To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals Specifications 3 Click Media Center User Guide ...

Page 9: ...ous links to VAIO online support Web sites o Backup Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system system software and your personal data o Wireless Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center and access to wireless tutorials o S...

Page 10: ...nefits o Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support o You will receive an e coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle com o Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty Protect your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan ...

Page 11: ...able position 3 while using the keyboard pointing device 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 eyes muscles or tendons o Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comforta...

Page 12: ...gle do not exert excessive pressure on your computer especially on the center of the speaker grill to eliminate arisk of mechanical damage D Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency D Ventilation Make sure you leave at least...

Page 13: ...h your computer Be sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example aprinter an external hard disk drive ascanner and so on at atime following the manufacturers instructions o Locating Controls and Ports page 14 o About the Indicator Lights page 19 o Setting Up Your Computer page 20 o Shutting Down You...

Page 14: ...eas Front III Built in speakers stereo g Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 19 rID Built in MOTION EYE camera page 42 Built in microphone monaural ID Power indicator page 19 lID DISPLAY OFF button Press this button to turn off the LCD backlight l Power button Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for operations rID SONY logo lamp page 111 I1QI LCD screen page 128 ...

Page 15: ...rt page 103 Microphone jack Connect an external microphone Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input rID OPTICAL OUT port Output Sampling Rate 44 1 KHz 48 0 KHz 96 0 KHz Connect an S PDIF compatible device such as digital headphones or an AVamplifier Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 100 l Prop up stand Support high full low speeds ...

Page 16: ... J Network Ethernet port page 105 I Cable clamps page 24 ID Subwoofer speaker for bass frequencies ID INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack page 72 ffQ S VIDEO input port page 65 1 AN INPUT jack page 65 1121 WLAN Wireless LAN switch page 92 Ml CONNECT button page 25 page 28 IHJ VHFIUHF input port page 55 I1 HDTVlATSC input port page 62 On selected models only ...

Page 17: ... 17 A 0 Getting Started Right I Optical disc drive page 44 Z Optical disc drive indicator page 19 Drive eject button page 45 Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 100 Support high full low speeds I j 2J 1II 3 ...

Page 18: ...76 ExpressCard 34 slot page 78 Memory Stick slot page 83 rn J Media Access indicator page 19 ID SO memory card slot page 88 Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers ID WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 19 Your computer supports both standard and Duo size Memory Stick media ...

Page 19: ...er when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media When the indicator is off the optical disc media is not being used Hard disk drive J Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk d...

Page 20: ...computer you need first to remove the back panel cover from the computer To remove the back panel cover 1 Gently face down your computer When facing down your computer be sure to place it on asoft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen 2 Grasp the back panel cover 1 with both hands gently pull it off and move the cover toward the base of the computer ...

Page 21: ... panel cover 1 Put the prop up stand 1 through the opening of the back panel cover 2 2 Align the cover with the back of the computer and push it in Be sure to keep the back panel cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary ...

Page 22: ...er Source You need an AC adapter to connect to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse I Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter ...

Page 23: ...re 2 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 4 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter S Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 20 for the procedure ...

Page 24: ...route the cables through it and then snap the cable clamp back shut as shown below To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible If you unplug the AC adapter from your computer while the computer is on or in Sleep mode you may lose all unsaved data ...

Page 25: ...ompartment 2 on the bottom of the wireless keyboard 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 20 for the procedure 3 Turn on the computer 4 Slide the POWER switch 3 at the top of the keyboard to the ON position S Press the CONNECT button 4 on the back of the computer 6 Press the CONNECT button 5 on the bottom of the keyboard The connect in...

Page 26: ... 26 A f0 Getting Started 7 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 20 for the procedure ...

Page 27: ...r level If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If the wireless keyboard is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage If you want to put the wireless keyboard in amore ergonomic position flip open the keyboard feet ...

Page 28: ... mouse not working for example after replacement of the mouse batteries try the following steps for reconnection To connect the wireless mouse To connect the wireless mouse it must be located within arange of approximately 11 8 inches 30 em to approximately 39 4 inches 1 m from the computer 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below 2 Remove the back panel cover ...

Page 29: ...e bottom of the mouse to the ON position 5 Press the CONNECT button 1 on the back of the computer 6 Press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the mouse within 10 seconds from step 5 Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be established ...

Page 30: ...acing the Back Panel Cover page 20 for the procedure J If the wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If the wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage ...

Page 31: ...d with four holes on its back panel for connecting to your mounting system To reveal the VESA mounting holes 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 20 for the procedure 2 Unscrew the six screws 1 and remove the prop up stand 2 v OIA l _ 0 o o _ o J o 1 f II III 1 IO W Cl t L r 1 tu I I 2 E3 l11 H 0 0 g I g _ i I I ...

Page 32: ...ng Started 3 Use the four holes 3 for mounting by following the instructions described in the manual that came with your mounting system OIA _ 1 i I o _ f D t I Ii H if L___J 1 j r o _ _ J I i 1 eo eo l l 0 u 1 0 _ ...

Page 33: ... as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start the arrow a next to the Lock button and Shut Down 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off ...

Page 34: ... page 35 o Using the Mouse page 39 o Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 42 o Using the Optical Disc Drive page 44 o Using the TV Function page 55 o Using PC Cards page 74 o Using the ExpressCard Module page 77 o Using the Memory Stick Media page 81 o Using Other Memory Cards page 87 o Using the Internet page 90 o Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 92 ...

Page 35: ...ur keyboard not working after replacement of the keyboard batteries reconnect the keyboard See Connecting the Wireless Keyboard page 25 for the detailed procedure Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near yo...

Page 36: ...tion to magnify restore your computer s screen view 2J Muting button Turns the volume on and off Volume control buttons Increase or decrease the volume Shortcut buttons Perform the pre assigned tasks The default tasks are as follows S1 Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail S2 Launches Internet Explorer S3 Ejects the optical disc from the drive J The default S button assignment...

Page 37: ...wear out L1J Num lock Turns on while in the Num Lock state Caps lock Turns on while in the Caps Lock state I1J Scroll lock Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state r Connect Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in place to indicate that the keyboard is ready for use page 25 ID Windows key Displays the Start menu rnJ Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in...

Page 38: ...IO Computer II Keyboard feet Flip open to adjust the keyboard angle g CONNECT button page 25 Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the computer Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries ...

Page 39: ...ee Connecting the Wireless Mouse page 28 for the detailed procedure Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing the mouse to stop working properly Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass o...

Page 40: ... action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse the scroll function is available only with applications that support it Right button Press the right button once to display a context sensitive shortcut menu not always an active function J Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on and off This will help you save battery power ID CONNECT button page 28 Press to enable communicati...

Page 41: ... 41 A f0 Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound The Mouse Properties window appears 3 Change the settings ...

Page 42: ... video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software Turning on the computer activates the built in MOTION EYE camera so the computer is ready for a video conference using such software Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera respectively ...

Page 43: ...w and select the Low Light check box It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to capture more light You can change the capture angle of the built in MOTION EYE camera with the capture angle adjuster 1 on the back of your computer Push down or up the horizontal bar to adjust the angle upward or downward respectively until you see the live feed in the desired ...

Page 44: ...before inserting the disc into the optical disc drive slot Slide the disc straight into the slot so as not to apply excessive pressure to the disc or slot 1 Turn on the computer 2 With the label side facing toward you slide a disc into the optical disc drive slot If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program ...

Page 45: ...al disc forcefully before it completely slides out 1 Check that the optical disc drive indicator 1 is off 2 Press the drive eject button 2 or the 53 button on the wireless keyboard The optical disc slides out Alternatively you can remove adisc with some mouse operations To do so click Start and Computer right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject If pressing either button does not sli...

Page 46: ...s Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs and Blu ray Disc media depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports ...

Page 47: ... discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported 5 Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording 6 Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording 7 Supports writing data to BD R V...

Page 48: ...with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives or Blu ray Disc standard in relation to Blu ray Disc drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inq...

Page 49: ...ion settings are required for some contents on DVDs and BD ROM Disc media If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc playback is not possible Unless your external display is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard you cannot play or view the contents on copyright protected Blu ray Disc media Some contents may rest...

Page 50: ...iting data to a disc o Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc o Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction o Before using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications o Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while us...

Page 51: ...or DVD RAM disc media o Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction o Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc o Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled na...

Page 52: ... appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to adisc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive If the AutoPlay window appears click Burn files to disc and follow the on screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears 2 Open the folder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag them to the ...

Page 53: ...red DVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on ...

Page 54: ...y the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your software Copying Files to Blu ray Disc Media The Blu ray Disc writing function is available on selected models only See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs page 46 to find out about the supported disc media To copy files to a Blu ray Disc...

Page 55: ...ions to find out about your TV tuner board configuration For details on the external digital cable tuner see the manual that came with the tuner Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV DVD and video viewing as well as music recording and playback This section describes how to set up your TV set top box and other equipment See the on screen Media Center User Guide for more information on ...

Page 56: ...cable service access or a TV antenna is the TV coaxial cable 1 One end connects to the computer s VHF UHF input port and the other end connects to the cable service access or to the antenna Note that only one TV coaxial cable is supplied with models with the TV tuner board If your computer is not equipped with the VHF UHF input port and is delivered with an external digital cable tuner see the man...

Page 57: ...necting to standard cable access CATV To connect in CATV mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable 1 supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF input port 3 on the computer p r ...

Page 58: ... on a 75 ohm 300 ohm RCA transformer cable 1 not supplied to the screw type grips at your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable 3 supplied to the transformer end of the RCA transformer cable 1 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF input port 4 on the computer ...

Page 59: ...e access CATV page 57 Depending on the type of antenna system in your home your connection may require a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer not supplied to connect the computer and the indoor outdoor antenna system If you are connecting to an indoor outdoor antenna you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception Move the antenna cable away from other power sources or connectors to reduce sign...

Page 60: ...ied to your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied 2 Connect a coaxial cable feed connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 3 Connect one end of another TV coaxial cable 5 supplied to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the VHFI UHF input port 6 on the computer ...

Page 61: ...pe grips at your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to the grips on a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied 2 Connect a coaxial cable feed connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 3 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable 5 supplied to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF input port 6 on the computer ti U U J 1 G __r ...

Page 62: ...iving the over the air signals transmitted by a digital TV broadcasting system you can connect it to receive these signals for digital televisions for example high definition TVs 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable 1 supplied to an ATSC antenna not supplied 2 2 Connect the other end to the HDTV ATSC input port 3 on the computer I I t f oJ ...

Page 63: ...er to change TV channels if the device is capable of controlling the STB To connect in STB mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF IN port on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF OUT port on the set top box STB 3 Connect ...

Page 64: ... 64 A f0 Using Your VAIO Computer VHFIUHF IN l2J t ...

Page 65: ...to the VHF UHF input port 5 on the rear of your TV monitor or display 3 Connect one end of a stereo AN cable with triple RCA plugs 6 not supplied to the Composite Audio Out UR jacks 7 and the Video Out jack 8 on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 matching the plug and jack colors Connect the other end to the AN INPUT jack 9 on the computer 4 If you prefer better video quality connect one end...

Page 66: ... 66 A f0 Using Your VAIO Computer f _ _ I QCY ...

Page 67: ...Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using Media Center features including TV channel selection ...

Page 68: ...ard for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video Replay 1 11III button Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 7 seconds of TV or video Rewind button Press to move media backward at three speeds Record button Press to begin recording Play button Press to begin media playback 2 Back button Press to return to the previous win...

Page 69: ...ia Center Start menu More button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features Directional arrow buttons Press the t and buttons to move the pointer on the screen OK button Press to select the desired action or window option When watching full screen TV press to return to the previous channel Press again to switch between channels IHl Muting button Press to turn off...

Page 70: ...mander you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Slightly push down the dented area 1 slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and remove the cover ...

Page 71: ...ander and slide it in the reverse direction of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into place L j If the remote commander does not operate properly you may need to replace the batteries When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage ...

Page 72: ...box you can attach the remote sensor control to the set top box which enables you to control the set top box with the remote commander 1 Plug the cable from the remote sensor control 1 into the INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack 2 on the computer 2 Remove the adhesive tape cover from the bottom of the remote sensor control 1 ...

Page 73: ...emote sensor control 1 onto the set top box 3 near the infrared sensor 4 Do not cover the infrared sensor when attaching the remote sensor control The remote sensor must be visible in aline of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly ...

Page 74: ... computer before inserting or removing aPC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Locate the PC Card slot page 18 2 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot Make sure that the back of the PC Card is facing toward you Make sure that the arrow on the PC Card is pointing toward the PC Card slot 3 Gently push the PC Card into the slot all the way to the end The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The...

Page 75: ...hat the device connected to your system through the PC Card is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Make sure you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer Do not force aPC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting aPC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual that ...

Page 76: ...PC Card pops out Gently take hold of the PC Card and pull it out of the slot If the PC Card release button is still out push it back in all the way to the end 1 J To remove aPC Card when your computer is off skip steps 1to 7 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware...

Page 77: ...eras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard 34 34mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54mm wide module as shown below and the latter an ExpressCard 34 module only o ExpressCard 34 module o ExpressCard 54 module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual ...

Page 78: ...efore inserting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot page 18 2 Push the ExpressCard slot protector to pop it out 3 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 4 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into place Make sure that the back of the ExpressCard module is facing towa...

Page 79: ...pressCard module Before moving your computer be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer ...

Page 80: ...ick the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system S Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window S Push...

Page 81: ...tick media is a compact portable and versatile Ie recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage ...

Page 82: ...und compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 8 GB that are available as of September 2007 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting aMemory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protectio...

Page 83: ...system and the contents on the Memory Stick media are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick media icon Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you ca...

Page 84: ...ing the media Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media Before formatting the media make sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause amalfunction 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Compu...

Page 85: ... Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start 6 At the confirmation prompt click OK The formatting process starts It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media 7 Once completed click OK a Click Close ...

Page 86: ...the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media ...

Page 87: ...ember 2007 However not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Always insert the correct memory card into the SO memory card slot SO memory cards with capacity of up to 2GB and SOHC memory cards with capacity of up to 8 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The SO memory card slot on your computer does no...

Page 88: ...ge 18 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot n If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction ...

Page 89: ...amemory card while the Media Access indicator light is on If you do the card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off 2 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card 3 Carefully pull it out of the slot ...

Page 90: ...ee Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 20 for the procedure 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port LJ on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 07 io _ Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to acoin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may...

Page 91: ...To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet The Connect to the Internet window appears 3 Click Dial up 4 Follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 92: ...2 and WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11 i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1 Xand EAP Extensib...

Page 93: ...ces is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of ob...

Page 94: ... point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home D If the wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected by default D If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer wireless LAN equipmen...

Page 95: ...e 1 Turn on the WLAN switch The Wireless LAN indicator lights up 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 3 Double click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file on the software 4 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option s 5 Click Start and Control Panel 6 Click View network status and tasks unde...

Page 96: ...int The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual that c...

Page 97: ...Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 4 Double click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network t For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file on the software 5 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option s 6 Right c1ick i or on the taskbar and select Connect to a network 7 Select the desired access point and click Connect x For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK a...

Page 98: ...LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in the VAIO Smart Network window I Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss ...

Page 99: ...s You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer o Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 100 o Connecting a Printer page 102 o Connecting an i LlNK Device page 103 o Connecting to a Network LAN page 105 ...

Page 100: ... devices connected Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port 1 t you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use When using aUSB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a...

Page 101: ...p steps 1to 8 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Confirm that the floppy disk drive can be safely removed from the system 6 Click OK A message appears stating it is now sa...

Page 102: ... Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 r you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer lJ _1 ...

Page 103: ...er the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device o The optional LLiNK cables may not be available in some countries or areas o An LLiNK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed o The LLiNK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and LLlNK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your software f...

Page 104: ...uter and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder X On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i lINK are LLlNK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on aMemory Stick media when using an LLiNK connection ...

Page 105: ...k Ethernet port on the back of the computer and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator 7 1 You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the network Ethernet port See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 20 for the procedure 7 0 _ Your computer can be connected to the network ...

Page 106: ...connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug atelephone cable into the network port ...

Page 107: ...cribes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc o Setting the Password page 108 o Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 111 o Using the Power Saving Mode page 112 ...

Page 108: ...rd Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access ...

Page 109: ...IO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 4 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters includin...

Page 110: ...ter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key S On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key When confirmation to save the changes ...

Page 111: ...OK The setting of the desired item has been changed J For more information about each option see the help file on VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as astandard user Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity The SONY logo lamp illuminates when you turn on your computer You can change this default activity of the lamp to make it sta...

Page 112: ...urn off specific devices your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the 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 screen or the hard disk drive ...

Page 113: ... to place your computer into Sleep mode To return to Normal mode o Press the power button on your computer o Press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander or the space bar on the wireless keyboard If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose all unsaved data If the computer is not used for a cert...

Page 114: ... a new memory module o You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer o You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see S...

Page 115: ...owing D The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment D Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power source that is AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before yo...

Page 116: ... repair costs will not be covered by the warranty o Do not place the memory module in a location subject to o Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts o Direct sunlight o Excessive dust o Mechanical vibration or shock o Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded o Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 50 F 10 C o High humidity o Handle the memory module with...

Page 117: ...devices from the accessible ports and jacks 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 20 for the procedure 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and the rest of the peripheral devices 4 Wait until the computer cools down S Unscrew the screw 1 and remove the memory module compartment cover 2 2 6 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity ...

Page 118: ...r 7 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows o Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released o Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 ...

Page 119: ...nto the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot 10 Replace the memory module compartment cover and tighten the screw 11 Connect the AC adapter and the peripheral devices that you disconnected in step 3 12 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 20 for the procedure 13 Plug the computer to the power source and ...

Page 120: ...er 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears 3 Double click the System Information icon under the System Information folder You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer ...

Page 121: ...puter Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility with VAIO computers Make sure you unplug your computer and peripheral devices from the power sources before installing or removing ahard disk Installing or removing ahard disk while your computer is plugged to its power source may cause damage to the computer and the peripheral devices as well as the hard disk If you need assistanc...

Page 122: ...devices and disconnect peripheral devices from the accessible ports and jacks 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 20 for the procedure 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and the rest of the peripheral devices 4 Wait until the computer cools down S Unscrew the three screws 1 and remove the hard disk bay cover 2 t ...

Page 123: ... 123 A f0 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Unscrew the three screws 3 securing the drive holder 7 Pull out the drive holder 4 from the hard disk drive bay and set it aside ...

Page 124: ... with screws through the holes on each side of the drive holder Anew hard disk drive comes with the necessary screws Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder 10 Slide the drive holder into the hard disk bay until it clicks into place and secure it with the screws Be sure to connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable ...

Page 125: ...adapter and the peripheral devices that you disconnected in step 3 13 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 20 for the procedure 14 Plug the computer to the power source and connect the rest of the peripheral devices 15 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer ...

Page 126: ...elect Manage The Computer Management window appears 3 Under the file directory on the right click Disk Management under Storage 4 Right click on the newly installed unformatted hard disk disk label identified with red marking and select Initialize Disk S Click on the allocated area of the disk 6 Right click the area and select New Partition The New Partition wizard window appears 7 Follow the on s...

Page 127: ...ing the LCD Screen page 128 o On Using the Power Source page 129 o On Handling Your Computer page 130 o On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 132 o On Handling Floppy Disks page 133 o On Handling Discs page 134 o On Using Headphones page 136 o On Handling Memory Stick Media page 137 o On Handling the Hard Disk page 138 o On Updating Your Computer page 139 ...

Page 128: ...s in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images o The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction o The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing proce...

Page 129: ... to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example D Do not place heavy objects on the power cord D To disconnect the cord pull it out by holding the plug Never pull the cord itself D Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time D Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible D Use the AC adapter s...

Page 130: ...ources such as radiators or air ducts o Direct sunlight o Excessive dust o Moisture or rain o Mechanical vibration or shock o Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded o Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 50 F 10 C o High humidity o Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction o Provi...

Page 131: ...rvice Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 180 o Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer o To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly o Do not grasp the prop up stand to lift your computer as it may damage the stand o To lift or move your computer grasp the bottom corners of the main unit not of...

Page 132: ...of the built in MOTION EVE camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause a malfunction of the camera o The built in MOTION EVE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an LLlNK compatible device connected to the LLiNK port o Clean the lens protection cover of the built in MOTION EVE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the cover is extremely dir...

Page 133: ...s of heat D Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case D If the floppy disk comes with an adhesive label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or...

Page 134: ... solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc o For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edges and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out o If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any rema...

Page 135: ...isc recognition error or result in a stuck disc a damaged disc or a malfunction of your computer o Remove the adapter from an Bcm disc when not using the disc Keeping the adapter attached may deform the disc o Do not leave the adapter in a place subject to high temperatures to avoid deformation Use of the deformed adapter with an Bcm disc may cause a disc recognition error or result in a stuck dis...

Page 136: ...n Using Headphones Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use ...

Page 137: ...dia in a location subject to D Static electricity D Electrical noise D Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun D Direct sunlight D High humidity D Corrosive substances D Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media D Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data D Keep the Memory Stick media and Memory Stick Adaptors out of reach of children There is a ris...

Page 138: ...hen handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive D Do not subject your computer to sudden movements D Keep your computer away from magnets D Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position D Do not move your computer while the power is on D Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the ha...

Page 139: ...ion o Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions OVAlO Update 3 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 3 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions If you have not yet installed the latest updates install them with the above software To download and install the updates on the computer the computer must be connected to...

Page 140: ...eakers page 169 o Keyboard page 171 o Floppy Disks page 172 o PC Cards page 173 o AudioNideo page 175 140 0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer Many problems have simple solutions Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs http esupport sony com ENNAIO...

Page 141: ... 141 A f0 Troubleshooting o Memory Stick Media page 178 o Peripherals page 179 ...

Page 142: ...utton to turn on your computer D Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour D Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase D Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only the genuine Sony AC adapter which is supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer D Make sure your compute...

Page 143: ...pt press the Enter key S Select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 180 What should I do if the power indicator Green lights but my screen remains blank o If the orange DISPLAY OFF indicator is...

Page 144: ... o If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow II next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data o If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off...

Page 145: ...puter turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should I do if Windows does not start showing a message when I start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power i...

Page 146: ...S password contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 180 Why does it take time before my computer starts If the Symantec Norton Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups Why doesn t my screen turn off when the time selected ...

Page 147: ... How do I check the volume of the recovery partition Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage The Computer Management window appears 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the left pane The volume of the recovery partition ...

Page 148: ...puter against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or s...

Page 149: ...security update For Norton Internet Security 1 Click Start All Programs Norton and Norton 2 Click Run LiveUpdate under Quick Tasks on the left pane 3 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates For Norton 360 1 Click Start All Programs Norton and LiveUpdate 2 Follow the on screen instructions to select and download updates Your computer must be connected to the Internet before...

Page 150: ...s not indicate a malfunction D If the problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality D The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light D A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise D If the lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 132 Why d...

Page 151: ...nting direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g LightSource Flickness etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if o a shortcut key with the Fn key is used o...

Page 152: ...eps 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Device Manager 2 Double click Imaging devices 3 Right click the device name for your camera and click Update Driver Software What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use o Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE ...

Page 153: ...at the telephone number the program is dialing is correct D Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible D Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line D Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Phone and Modem Options 4 On the...

Page 154: ...connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your ISP do any of the following D Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise D If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems D If you are having a problem connecting with your ISp make sure the ISP is n...

Page 155: ...ese steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected D Make sure the encryption key is correct What should I do if I cannot access the Internet D Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information D ...

Page 156: ...ded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point o If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information How do I avoid data transfer interruptions o When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or i...

Page 157: ...sing a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the...

Page 158: ... the computer 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 134 for instructions What should I do if the disc does not slide out D Make sure your computer is on D Press the drive eject button on the computer or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard D If either button does not work click Start and Computer...

Page 159: ...a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following o Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button respectively on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander o Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings o Check the volume setting in the audio mixer o If you are using external speakers check the volume settings o...

Page 160: ...re an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction o If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive o If you notice condensation on your computer do...

Page 161: ...t updates for WinOVO SO using VAIO Update To download and install the updates on the computer it must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 90 What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media o Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver o Sto...

Page 162: ...rk Why can t I write data to Blu ray Disc media This Q Aentry applies to selected models only See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs page 46 to find out about the supported disc media D Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu ray Disc writing function The DVD RW R DURAM drive does not support it D BD R Dis...

Page 163: ...d or the remote commander to bring the computer back into Normal mode See Using the Power Saving Mode page 112 for more information o Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on o The LCD backlight of your computer may have been turned off Press the DISPLAY OFF button What should I do if my screen is dark Press t...

Page 164: ...ol Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options The Appearance Settings window appears 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab 5 Click OK For information about the Windows Aero features such as Windows Flip 3D see Windows Help and Support ...

Page 165: ...tion o If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode then restart the computer o If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound 3 Right click the printer icon and select Properties 4 Cl...

Page 166: ... device follow these steps 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start and Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound S On the Recording tab select the desired device for sound input and click Set Default How can I prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent ...

Page 167: ...s the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the or key to select Advanced to display the Advanced tab select Voice Processor and then press the Enter key 4 Press the t or key to select Disabled and press the Enter key S Press the or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and th...

Page 168: ...ndow o If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer o If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart o If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Tur...

Page 169: ...nce again o The volume may have been turned off with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander Press the volume up button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound o If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information o Check the Windows volume controls by...

Page 170: ...he speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled o The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed Press the button once again o The volume may have been turned off with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander Press the volume up button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound o Check the Wind...

Page 171: ...ed Check if the Num lock indicator is off If the Num lock indicator is off press the Num Lk key to turn it on before entering numerals o Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly o Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless ...

Page 172: ...ait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector into the USB port S Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk o Make ...

Page 173: ...ur PC Card for more information You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card o If your PC Card which worked normally before does not work you may need to install the most recent driver software Follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click System and Maintenance 3 Click System 4 Click Device Manager on the left pane The Device Manager window appears 5 Do...

Page 174: ... recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart the computer Why can1t I insert my PC Card o Make sure you are inserting the card in the correct orientation The back of the PC Card should face toward you See Inserting a PC Card page 74 for more information o You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card on your computer See the manual that came with your PC Card ...

Page 175: ...n asoftware application an operating system and acompatible LLiNK device Not all products with an LLiNK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible LLiNK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible LLiNK PC peripherals to your system such as aCD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating syst...

Page 176: ...AL OUT port you need to change the device for sound output if you want to hear sound from the device To change the sound output device follow these steps 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start and Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound S On the Playback tab select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default ...

Page 177: ...Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound 4 On the Playback tab select the optical out icon and click Properties 5 Click the Supported Formats tab 6 Click to select the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes 7 Click OK If the Dolby Digital or DTS output is connected to adevice that does not support it the device will not play any sound In such aca...

Page 178: ...at a Memory Stick media page 84 Why can1t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from aCD or downloaded from other sources Can I copy images from...

Page 179: ...et o Try using another USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device o See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device o Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all o USB hubs may preve...

Page 180: ...n find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Typ...

Page 181: ...ur computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information ...

Page 182: ... Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the notebook and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktop 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the notebook or on the back of the desktop the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The h...

Page 183: ...Argentina 011 6770 S0NY 7669 o In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 o In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 o In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 511 6100 o In Chile 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 o In Venezuela 0 800 1 S0NY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 o In Panama 800 2050 o In Brazil 11 3677 1080 ...

Page 184: ...C 888 476 6972 o For customers in Canada Web site http sony caiview ComputersBulletins htm Telephone 888 4 S0NY PC 888 476 6972 o For customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas Web site http esupport sony com ESNAIO o For customers in Brazil Web site http esupport sony com ESNAIO BR For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Pre...

Page 185: ...Inc o For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc o For customers in USA and Canada Web site http help aol com help AOL Instant Messenger application America Online Inc o For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www aim com ...

Page 186: ...ing pictures from a digital still camera You can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from creating your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 eBay eBay Inc o For customers in USA and Canada Web site http pages ebay com help index html InterVideo InstantON InterVideo Inc...

Page 187: ...lled and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp o For custome...

Page 188: ...osoft com 14 Day Trial Version of Napster Napster Inc o For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www napster com Norton Internet SecurityTM Symantec Corporation o For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www symantec com techsupp Norton 360 AII in One Security Symantec Corporation o For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www symantec com techsupp ...

Page 189: ...le encryption registering forms and more For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 QuickBooks Free Starter Edition Intuit Inc o For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com supportl Quicken 2008 Deluxe Intuit Inc o For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Suite Sonic Solutions o For customers in U...

Page 190: ...connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CDs DVDs or audio files in WAV format For contacts about the software see Program Support Info...

Page 191: ...IO Control Center provides a centralized location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on you...

Page 192: ...ia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO MusicBox Sony Electronics Inc Select and play songs that are automatically categorized into moods For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony ca...

Page 193: ...ctronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 VAIO Video Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included ...

Page 194: ...rVideo Inc o For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 1 800 772 6735 Xdrive Service America Online Inc o For customers in USA and Canada Web site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the screen For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 184 ...

Page 195: ...SmartWi ImageStation ATRAC and ATRAC3 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Intel Centrino Core Celeron Xenon and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Media Windows Mobile Windows NT Windows Vista BitLocker Outlook Excel MS DOS PowerPoint ReadyBoost Internet Explorer Aero and...

Page 196: ...marks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks may not be specified Features and specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners See the online specifications to see what software is available for your model ...

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Page 198: ...only S610 en modelos seleccionados On selected models only See the manual that came with the Digital Cable Tuner package ATI and TV Wonder are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc S610 en modelos seleccionados Consulte el manual que viene con el paquete de sintonizador de cable digital All y TV Wonder son marcas comerciales de Advanced Micro Devices Inc The illustrations in this document may a...

Page 199: ...ese de colocarla sobre un pano suave para evitar danar la pantalla LCD 1 Coloque cuidadosamente la computadora hacia abajo 2 Tome la cubierta del panel posterior II con ambas manos saquela cuidadosamente y mU8vaia hacia la base de la computadora mConnect AC Adapter mConecte el adaptador de CA 1 Plug one end of the power cord II into the AC adapter lliJ 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a...

Page 200: ...el cover Prepare el teelado inalambrieo Para conectar el teclado inalambrico este debe encontrarse a una distancia de entre 30 cm 11 8 pulgadas y 1 metro 39 4 pulgadas de la computadora 1 Inserte las cuatro baterias AA I suministradas en el compartimiento de la bateria 2 que se encuentra en la parte inferior del teclado inalambrico 2 Retire la cubierta del panel posterior de la computadora y encie...

Page 201: ...ico 2 Haga clic en Manuales y especificaciones 3 Haga clic en Guia de Usuario de VAIO _ _ _ Soluci6n de problemas Que debo hacer si la computadora no se inicia EI indicador de encendido de la computadora esta apagado cuando la computadora no esta conectada en forma segura a una fuente de alimentacion Asegurese de que la computadora este conectada correctamente a una fuente de alimentacion y que es...

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Page 203: ...PERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO USE OF OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS DATA TEXT IMAGES VIDEO OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modificatio...

Page 204: ...ity and Interactivity 3 Note on VAIO Update 4 Audio 4 Blu ray Disc Compatible Programs 5 Roxio Easy Media Creator 6 Creating a Data Disc 7 Easy Archive 9 Click to Disc 11 Additional Information 12 Click to Disc Editor for BD 13 InterVideo WinDVD BD for VAIO 15 Additional Information 16 Frequently asked Questions 17 Footnotes 21 ...

Page 205: ...nt and storage demands of the High Definition era that the entire world is rapidly moving to embrace Blu ray technology brings to market a new high definition media which can not only store high definition video but also high definition audio In addition Blu ray Disc media have the storage capacity for enormous amounts of data Benefits of Blu ray Technology The benefits of Blu ray technology inclu...

Page 206: ...t for HD movies music software games etc Note BD ROM devices also support reading and writing DVD and CD media These discs are available with a storage capacity of 25 GB1 single layer and 50 GB1 dual layer Note Blu ray Disc storage capacity totals are for high definition content Storage Capacity The chart below clearly demonstrates the enormous storage capacity of a Blu ray Disc when compared to C...

Page 207: ...her optical disc formats Flexibility and Interactivity The technology built into each Blu ray disc gives you and industry professionals creating high definition content the tools to create a viewing experience that up until now has not been possible for home entertainment For example Multiple video layers can now be on the screen at the same time A presentation layer customizable by a studio allow...

Page 208: ...d PC performance and usage in addition to optimal Blu ray Disc media and DVD playback Internet connection required To access VAIO Update 1 Right click the VAIO Update icon in the Windows Notification Area 2 Select Go to VAIO Web Support Audio For the best experience and output to an audio system do the following With the S PDIF output use a high quality AN receiver or sound decoder device with a q...

Page 209: ...matically move picture and video media from one source to another Files on a digital still camera unprotected disc camcorder or a DLNA server on a network can be transferred to DVD media Blu ray disc or to the hard drive Click to Disc Editor for BD Create original Blu ray discs with or without menus InterVideo WinDVD BD for VAIO Software BD player combining all of the features of a standard BD pla...

Page 210: ...Disc technology You can also protect your important music video and data files by using the Easy Archive feature to transfer and store files on high capacity Blu ray discs4 e 1oIM 1 01 001 n oor V AudIo 1 1 3 I3acklip Welcome f Wt knm i to fhfl 0 1i Mi dtn Cl Hter 1 r i etJhnlUY NU t ffd lJ S lM06 2 e P l ti wnlN t t lO w 1f W rwt ow lU W lf eF dual d by Wo Ag t in S f tt J fle frst tt 1 l lie wr ...

Page 211: ...arger number of drives will be able to read the disc Use this option if you typically fill your discs during a single recording session or wish to use the disc on more than one computer To create a data disc 1 Start Roxio Easy Media Creator From the Windows Taskbar click the Start button Point to All Programs Roxio click Easy Media Creator and then click Home E J 2 From the Project Menu on the lef...

Page 212: ...s Click a column heading to sort the data in ascending or descending order Use the control box to manage or remove files and folders in the list 7 From the Project Menu click Tools I Disc Information Review the Inserted Disc information and make sure that the data in your current project will fit on the disc If the data will not fit select one or more files and click the Remove button in the contr...

Page 213: ..._ _ I Ol l 100l h i t el tl n i J In e fjJI k To use Easy Archive 1 From the Project Menu on the left side of the screen click Backup Then click Easy Archive 2 Select a destination drive If the destination is a disc drive insert a blank or rewritable disc 3 Carefully read the on screen instructions and select the file categories to archive Note To schedule this project click the Scheduler button a...

Page 214: ...ty such as CD burning standard DVD burning etc For additional information about the Roxio Easy Media Creator features available to you refer to the Help file4 To open the Help file Do one of the following From the main menu click Help Click the Help Tutorial icon located on the Welcome banner Press the F1 key on your keyboard 10 ...

Page 215: ...can be transferred to DVD media Slu ray disc or to the hard drive Note After creating a Slu ray disc with Click to Disc you can view the results with InterVideo WinDVD SO for VAIO Simply start InterVideo WinDVD SO for VAIO insert the disc in the SO drive and then click the Play button To Launch Click to Disc 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar click All Programs and then click VAIO Video Photo Su...

Page 216: ...ick to Disc its features and additional details on how to use the application please refer to the help file4 To open the Help file Do one of the following Click the Help icon located in the lower right corner of the screen Press the F1 key on your keyboard 12 ...

Page 217: ...l m2ls l 9 JIl mp4 wmY mmv Yr _ jpg N tiI tiff bm g To Change a Disc Format 1 Click Change Disc Type 2 Select the disc format from the Type of disc drop down list 3 Click OK To Add Videos and Pictures to a Playlist 1 Click the Add button 2 Select a location to import content from Import Files The window to select content appears Find your desired content on your computer system to use Import from ...

Page 218: ... In this section you can change playlist information preview added content rotate picture files and edit videos To Change a Disc Menu Design 1 Return to the Created Disc Image tab and click the Select Menu Design button 2 Select the desired disc menu design from the Categories drop down list 3 Click OK Additional Information For additional information about Click to Disc Editor its features and ad...

Page 219: ...player supports playback of Blu ray Disc technology2 Play your BD discs in WinDVD BD for VAIO and take advantage of the advanced playback features that it offers To playa Blu ray movie disc that you created use InterVideo WinOVO BO for VAIO Note Windows Media Center Windows Media Player and InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO currently do not support the use of the Blu ray Disc format You must use InterVid...

Page 220: ...inDVD SO for VAIO PC to run 3 Once InterVideo WinDVD SO for VAIO starts the recorded Slu ray disc plays automatically 4 Use the transport controls of WinDVD SO for VAIO PC to navigate through the various created titles of the recorded Slu ray disc Additional Information For additional information about the features of WinDVD SO for VAIO including step by instructions on their use please refer to t...

Page 221: ... on a personal computer can be stored to a Blu ray Disc including text documents images video files and audio files Using the appropriate software or operating support tools a Blu ray Disc can offer the functionality of a large removable hard disk drive Can I record video to a Blu ray Disc using a personal computer Yes With a BD compatible computer and the appropriate software such as Click to DVD...

Page 222: ... ray Disc Up to 9 hours of high definition HD video on a 50 GB1disc Up to 23 hours of standard definition SO video on a 50 GB1 disc Will Blu ray discs require a cartridge No the development of low cost hard coating technologies has made the cartridges obsolete Blu ray will instead rely on a hard coating for protection Will Blu ray players be backwards compatible with DVD Yes several leading consum...

Page 223: ...he MPEG 4 standard also known as H 264 High Profile and Main Profile 2 SMPTE VC 1 standard based on Microsoft Windows Media Video WMV technology2 Please note that this simply means that Blu ray players will have to support playback of these video codecs it will be up to the movie studios to decide which video codec s they use for their releases 19 ...

Page 224: ...annel surround sound Dolby TrueHD extension of MLP Lossless offers lossless encoding of up to 8 channels of audio DTS Digital Surround format used for DVDs offers 5 1 surround sound DTS HD extension of DTS offers increased bitrates and up to 8 channels of audio Please note that this simply means that Blu ray players will have to support playback of these audio codecs it will be up to the movie stu...

Page 225: ...limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray disc play back VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates 3 Video recording to Blu ray Disc media is done by MPEG2 format only 4 Does not contain all documentation contained in the retail version Such documentation is available online 5 The analog input is not available on all models 21 ...

Page 226: ... 2007 Sony Electronics Inc Printed in China 3 296 326 01 III1I11111 11111II 3 2 9 632 6 0 1 ...

Page 227: ...AMD ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner User s Guide PIN 117 70406 10 ...

Page 228: ...D Athlon AMD Opteron and combinations thereof AMD XXXX ATI and ATI product and product feature names are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc HyperTransport is a licensed trademark of the HyperTransport Technology Consortium Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation OK and the OK symbol are trademarks of OK Inc CableLabs Certified is acertification mark of Cable Television L...

Page 229: ...chment All card securement pins shall be completely tightened as to provide continuous bonding between the option card and the PC chassis o Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to ...

Page 230: ...ding Conductols lNEC soctlon SHl 21 Ground CI rnp Powel san lee glouflding elccrrode s slolfl N C An 250 Palt H t USE CAUTION BEFORE TOUCHING THIS UNIT WHEN IN USE Only operate this unit Away from all heat sources including sunlight laptop fan ports Uncovered and in a well ventilated area At room temperatures below 95 F With the AC adapter and stand provided ...

Page 231: ...ows Vista Cable Service Activation 8 Starting Media Centerfor the First Time 8 Configuring the TV Signalfor Digital Cable 9 Setting up the Program Guide 10 Advanced Tasks 11 Setting up a Digital Cable TV Signal without a CableCARDTM 11 Activating a CableCARDTM 13 Reference 15 v Troubleshooting Accessing Digital Cable Tuner Diagnostics Warranty Service Customer Care Compliance Information FCC Compl...

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Page 233: ...tivity via S Video and composite inputs when a CableCARDTM is not used Note The ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner is currently only supported in the United States You must have a PC with Windows Vista installed Your ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner has the following features Digital cable with CableCARDTM NTSC and ATSC video decoding S Video input Composite video input Audio in left and right cha...

Page 234: ...manufacturer Make sure the following components are available 5V AC power supply included USB 2 0 cable included CableCARDTM obtain from cable service provider ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner attached to its stand Windows Media Center Setup Guide from your system manufacturer Digital Cable Service Providers To receive digital cable programming with your ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner you must...

Page 235: ...ion Set up your PC in the location where you will access cable TV Make sure that your remote control mouse and keyboard are working Continn that you have an active Internet connection Connect your coaxial cable from the wall jack to the Digital Cable Tuner Download the latest Guide listings Continn that you are able to view basic cable channels 02 99 For more information on these tasks see the Set...

Page 236: ...4 Before You Begin AMD ...

Page 237: ... Wonder Digital Cable Tuner connect the AC adapter 3 Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet 4 With your computer powered off connect the supplied USB cable to the ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner 5 Connect the opposite end ofthe USB cable to an available USB 2 0 port on your computer 6 Tum on your system 7 Your Windows Vista system should automatically notify you that it has found the devi...

Page 238: ...Device Connection AMD Note AV in connectors are not supported when a CableCARDTM is inserted in the system These connectors are used only for set top box connectivity without a CableCARDTM ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner Properly Attached to its Stand ...

Page 239: ...Video and Audio Device Connection 7 e 0 Q nnm e c J _ e 0 C t e et o 1 2 3 4 Top of ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner USB 2 0 connection 5V DC power connection to wall outlet Coaxial cable connection to wall ...

Page 240: ...low the steps below when you have obtained a CableCARDTM from your cable service provider and you have been instructed to install the CableCARDTM on your own Starting Media Center for the First Time Note As with all software products settings and features may change over time Please consult your Windows Media Center Setup Guide for Digital Cable as provided by your system manufacturer for the late...

Page 241: ... TV Signal Click Set Up TV Signal A dialog may inform you that changing settings will affect TV recording and active Extender experiences Click Yes to continue 3 Click Next to begin setup 4 Confirm the region displays United States and then click Yes use this region to configure TV services Click Next If a different region is displayed click No to choose United States from a list of supported regi...

Page 242: ...n the download is complete as indicated in the status area click Next 6 Use the onscreen arrows or arrow up arrow down on the keyboard to browse the list of cable TV providers Select the TV signal provider that best matches the TV service package you will use when the CableCARDTM is installed Note Some cable TV providers and packages may look similar If you need help choosing the correct listing c...

Page 243: ...ia Center to receive unencrypted channels you will use the Media Center Guide to tune each channel to its corresponding frequency By doing so you will be able to browse Guide listings for and watch and record unencrypted programming Note You will require a basic digital subscription or an antenna or an HD antenna to receive HD channels Availability of QAM channels will vary by cable provider 1 Fro...

Page 244: ... J I I C_ 1 ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner CableCARD slot cover 2 CableCARD obtained from your cable service provider 3 CableCARD slot 4 ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner connectivity LEOs Top LED USB and Power SllltuS indicator for ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner device Bottom LED CableCARD status indicator Both LEOs must be green status is OK for proper operation of premium digital cable us...

Page 245: ...ack on the tuner 3 On the start screen scroll to Tasks click Settings click TV and then click Set Up TV Signal 4 Follow the steps to connect a TV signal depending on the type of tuner or tuners that the cable is connected to as well as the type of programming to which you subscribe 5 Contact your service provider to activate your CableCARDTM to receive cable content OR On the start screen scroll t...

Page 246: ...ng information for each installed CableCARDTM Contact your cable TV provider and provide the information the card by following your local CableCARDTM activation procedures Note For PCs configured with two Digital Cable Tuners you will need to obtain activation information for both CableCARDTM available by scrolling the details in the CableCARDTM pairing information box e Click Next to continue On ...

Page 247: ...ntent you agree that Microsoft may include arevocation list with the licenses Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content If you decline an upgrade you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting tips may help if you experience problems ATI Technologies Inc documentation contains helpful installation configu...

Page 248: ...ndows Media Center and shutdown and restart the PC Make sure the USB cable is connected and LEOs are in normal operating state If not power cycle the device by unplugging and replacing the power connector Accessing Digital Cable Tuner Diagnostics Your cable provider may need specific information about the Digital Cable Tuner network settings IP service or CableCARDTM Media Center stores this infor...

Page 249: ...use harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the ...

Page 250: ...18 Compliance Information AMD Printed in China ...

Page 251: ...maci6n de Seguridad Personal Computer Ordinateur personnel Computadora Personal VGC LT20 Series iIMPORTANTE Por favor lea detalladamente este manual de instrucciones antes de conectar y operar este equipo Recuerde que un mal uso de su aparato podrfa anular la garantfa ...

Page 252: ...SE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO US...

Page 253: ...products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Sony VAI...

Page 254: ...when installing or modifying telephone lines o Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm o Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak o The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible o Do not use or store your computer in a location subject to heat sources such as radiators or air ducts direct sunlight excessi...

Page 255: ...SA certified telecommunication line cord The following cautions apply to the models which support the IEEE 802 11a 5 GHz standard Only use Wireless LAN indoors when using it with IEEE 802 11 a 5 GHz High power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to this device This device uses th...

Page 256: ...fuite o L appareil doit etre Ie plus pres possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acces o Bvitez d utiliser ou de ranger votre ordinateur dans un endroit soumis a des sources de chaleur telles que des radiateurs ou des bouches d aeration la lumiere directe du soleiI une poussiere excessive I humidite ou la pluie des vibrations ou des chocs mecaniques des aimants puissants ou des haut parle...

Page 257: ...e Les avis suivants se rapportent aux modeles qui prennent en charge la norme IEEE 802 11a 5 GHz Utiliser Ie reseau local sans til al interieur uniquement lorsqu il est utilise avec IEEE 802 11 a 5 GHz Les radars ahaute puissance sont alloues en tant qu usagers principaux ce qui signitie qu ils ont la priorite de 5 250 5 350 MHz et 5 650 5 850 MHz et ces radars pourraient provoquer des interferenc...

Page 258: ...s device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Model No ENX 42 and MIOCS For models equipped with TV and personal video recording features This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interferen...

Page 259: ...s that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA On the modem card is a label that contains among other information a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXX If requested this number must be provided to the telephone company This modem ...

Page 260: ... this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Please use a surge arrestor against electrical surges Supplier s Declaration of Conformity Conexant modem RD02 D330 This supplier s declaration of conformity applies to the internal modem unit of selected VAIO computers CONEXANT...

Page 261: ...of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Model No ENX 42 For models equipped with personal video recording features Supplemen...

Page 262: ...torisee apportee acet emetteur peut annuler vos droits d utilisation de l appareil IC RSS 210 Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is ...

Page 263: ... by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Ne pas utiliser des batteries au lithium ionise qui sont endommagees ou qui fuient Une batterie non conforme presente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type equivalent recommande par Ie fabricant Evacuer les batteries usees selon les directives du fabricant ...

Page 264: ...iones y adiciones al software Asimismo es posible que las suscripciones a los proveedores de servicios en linea exijan el pago de una tarifa e informacion sobre tarjetas de credito Los servicios financieros pueden solicitar la firma de acuerdos previos con alguna institucion financiera participante i LINK es una marca comercial de Sony Corporation que se utiliza unicamente para indicar que un prod...

Page 265: ...lugar segura Cuando lIame al Centro de Servicio Sony mencione los numeros de modelo y de serie Numero de modelo Numero de serie Especificaciones Computadora Adaptador ca cc Nombre del modelo Entrada Salida PCG 2A IP VGC LT28ME cc 19 5 V 7 7 A VGP ACI9V17 ca 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 2 0 A cc 19 5 V 7 7 A Para evitar cualquier peligro el adaptador CA incluido se debe utilizar correctamente segun las instr...

Page 266: ... enchufe de telefono debe estar 10 mas cerca posible de la unidad y ser facilmente accesible o No utilice la computadora ni la guarde en un ambiente que presente Fuentes de calor tales como radiadores 0 conductos de aire luz solar directa exceso de polvo humedad 0 lluvia vibraciones 0 choques mecanicos imanes potentes 0 altavoces sin proteccion magnetica temperaluras superiores a los 35 C 95 F o N...

Page 267: ...on directa a los rayos del sol puede dafiar la pantaJla LCD Tenga cuidado cuando utilice la computadora cerca de una ventana o No raye la pantalla LCD ni ejerza presion sobre ella ya que esto podria provocar un funcionamiento defectuoso o EI uso de la computadora a bajos niveles de temperatura puede producir una imagen residual en la pantalla Esto no implica un funcionamiento defectuoso Cuando la ...

Page 268: ...a view Computers_Bulietins htm for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ESNAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas 2007 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China 3 290 466 11 1 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 11111111 3 2 9 0 4 66 1 1 ...

Page 269: ...lect Go to VAIO Web Support This launches your web browser The customer support site checks the model number of your PC and links to the appropriate page OR 1 Select Go to VAIO Web Support from the Windows Start menu This launches your web browser The customer support site checks the model number of your PC and links to the appropriate page 3 287 896 11 Printed in China 111111111111 11111111111111...

Page 270: ...n de su computadora Utilice las siguientes aplicaciones de software para comprobar si su computadora tiene instaladas las actualizaciones mas recientes de modo que pueda funcionar en forma milS eficiente Para descargar e instalar las actualizaciones la computadora debe estar conectada a Internet Para obtener informaci6n sobre c6mo conectar la computadora a Internet consulte la Guia del usuario en ...

Page 271: ...arger et installer les mises a jour Pour savoir comment connecter votre ordinateur aInternet referez vous au Guide de I utilisateur en ligne Windows Update Cliquez sur Oemarrer Tous les programmes puis Windows Update afin de lancer ce service VAIO Update 3 Cliquez sur Oemarrer Tous les programmes VAIO Update 3 puis VAIO Update Options afin de lancer ce programme Suivez les directives aI ecran pour...

Page 272: ... boton DISPLAY OFF rn apaga 0 enciende la luz de fondo de la pantalla LCD de la computadora Cuando la pantalla de la computadora se apaga usando este boton el indicador luminoso DISPLAY OFF rn se enciende de color naranja Para su comodidad puede apagar la pantalla de la computadora mientras graba sus proQlramas de television favoritos DISPLAY OFF button DISPLAY OFF indicator Boton DISPLAY OFF indi...

Page 273: ...ch 3 mm 0 12 inch Comparative table of the VESA Bracket thickness 8J and the required screw length 6J Tabla comparativa del grosor del soporte VESA 8J y de la longitud del tornillo necesario 6J AJ 2 mm 0 08 inch Sectional View Vista en secciones lm I IVESA Bracket rill o JL AJ V Xi ZZ qz z I Soporte VESA q 3 I M4 Screw c 3 jLTornillo M4 L h Use the four VESA spacers supplied in a carton box Use lo...

Page 274: ...out well use it to wipe the computer and wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry cloth Do not use solvents such as benzine acetone alcohol thinner or commercially available cleaners which may cause damage to the surface finish If you use a chemically treated cloth to clean your computer follow the instructions included with it I Do not exert pressure on the computer when cleaning it as it may m...

Page 275: ... un panG seco 0 humedezca un panG suave con agua estrujelo bien limpie la computadora y elimine cualquier resto de humedad con un panG seco No use solventes tales como bencina acetona alcohol diluyente 0 limpiadores disponibles en el comercio que pueden causar danos al acabado de la superficie Si limpia la computadora con un panG tratado con productos qufmicos siga las instrucciones que este inclu...

Page 276: ...orton 360 AII In One Security is pre installed on your computer Surround yourself with protection today You re just one click away from total security Security by Norton from Symantec Turn iton Keep iton ...

Page 277: ...ubscription when your trial expires We ll notify you when your introductory subscription is about to expire Follow the prompts to extend your subscription Without protection updates your PC and your important data are at risk Printed in China symantec 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 3 276 556 01 Copyright Q 2007 Symantec Corporation All rights reserved Symantec the Symantec...

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Page 279: ...ance is not availab e to residents of the State of New York AOL security suite requires separate activation and download at AOL Keyword Security AOLADVANTAGE gO DAY RISK FREE TRIAL YOUI mon hly member hlp fee wdl be 25 90 If you are not satisfied WItt AOL for any reason dunngyouf first 90 days Just all 1 877 223 1544 to cancel your aCCOl nt and request a refund of your AOl monthly membership fees ...

Page 280: ...our desktop or go to www microsoft com office pctriaI2007 To launch the trial software locate the Microsoft Office icon on your desktop or point to Windows Start All Programs Microsoft Office and select any program Trial benefits o Full functionality of all the latest features o Experience the re designed user interface o Flexible try before you buy At any time during the trial or at any point aft...

Page 281: ...Microsoft Office system of programs to make it easy for you to create visually stunning diagrams and charts Junk mail and anti phishing filtering Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 helps you filter out unwanted e mail and manage the messages that matter Document recovery Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint and Microsoft Access 2007 can help save files that are open when an unexpected error occurs Co...

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Page 285: ...edia High definition Each disc can hold up to four hours of HD quality video 24 Mbps transfer rate or over twenty hours of DVD quality video 5 Mbps transfer rate Call for backup With the rise of Internet downloads increasingly intensive graphics and heavier multimedia fiies today s PC hard drives are bigger than ever Blu ray Disc helps keep backup quick and easy Ask for Sony BD R and BD RE media a...

Page 286: ... www sony ca support pour les ventes canadiennes Ou contactez Ie centre de service d informations a la clientele de SONY au 1 888 4SONYPC 476 6972 Pour un accessoire ou une piece non disponible aupres de votre vendeur autorise telephonez au 1 800 488 SONY 7669 pour les ventes americaines 1 877 779 9929 pour les ventes canadiennes Garantie de reparationJremplacement Cette garantie limitee s appliqu...

Page 287: ...stions and free updates via the Internet Visit SONY s Web Site http www sony com support for US sales http www sony ca support for Canadian sales Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1 888 4S0NYPC 476 6972 For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer call 1 800 488 S0NY 7669 for US sales 1 877 779 9929 for Canadian sales Repair Replacement Warranty This Limite...

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