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User Guide
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Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer VGC LV series ...
Page 2: ...ules Memory Cards 71 Using the Internet 78 Using the Network LAN 79 Using the Wireless LAN 81 Using the Bluetooth Function 88 Using Peripheral Devices 94 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones 95 Connecting a USB Device 96 Connecting an i LINK Device 98 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 100 Setting the Password 101 Using the VAIO Control Center 106 Using the Power Saving Mode 107 Upgrading Your V...
Page 3: ...n Camera 146 Networking 148 Bluetooth Technology 153 Optical Discs 156 Display 160 Printing 162 Microphone 163 Mouse 164 Speakers 166 Touch Pad 167 Keyboard 168 Floppy Disks 170 Audio Video 171 HDMI Input 174 Memory Stick 176 Peripherals 177 Trademarks 178 Notice 180 ...
Page 4: ...y different from those of your computer Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit operating system You may find differences in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the 64 bit operating system How to find specifications Some features options and supplied items may not be ava...
Page 5: ...g common problems To view this on screen guide 1 Double click the Me My VAIO icon on the desktop 2 Click Menu Me My VAIO I Need Help and VAIO User Guide 3 Open the folder for your language 4 Select the guide you want to read You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer VAIO C your C drive Documentation Documentation and opening the folder for your language Windows Help and Suppo...
Page 6: ...tion and visiting other Sony web sites For more about VAIO and becoming part of the growing VAIO community visit the web site at http www club vaio com For online purchases visit the web site at http www sonystyle europe com For other Sony products visit the web site at http www sony net When you contact VAIO Link by telephone have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at hand The serial n...
Page 7: ...ral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard or the pointing device Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take frequent breaks while using your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortabl...
Page 8: ...usting the viewing angle do not exert excessive pressure on your computer especially on the center of the speaker grill to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage 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 Ventilation Make sure ...
Page 9: ...is section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 10 About the Indicator Lights page 15 Setting Up Your Computer page 16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 32 Updating Your Computer page 33 ...
Page 10: ...ions It may also vary in some countries or areas Front A Built in speakers stereo B Built in microphone monaural C Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 15 D Built in MOTION EYE camera page 43 E Power indicator page 15 F Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for operations G SONY logo lamp page 106 H LCD screen page 125 I HDMI SELECT indicator page 15 J WIRELESS indi...
Page 11: ...e angle adjuster page 44 D Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it page 16 E CONNECT button page 25 page 27 F i LINK 4 pin S400 port page 98 G OPTICAL OUT port page 95 Output Sampling Rate 44 1 KHz 48 0 KHz 96 0 KHz H Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 96 I Base stand cover Remove the base stand cover to bundle cables to keep them tidy page 16 J Base stand...
Page 12: ...sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it A Air exhaust vent page 128 B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover page 119 C Memory module compartment cover page 113 D AC In port page 21 E VHF UHF input port page 52 F HDMI INPUT port page 61 G Cable clamps page 23 H Network Ethernet port page 79 On selected models only ...
Page 13: ...Right A Optical disc drive page 45 B Drive eject button page 46 C Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 96 D WIRELESS switch page 81 E HDMI SELECT button page 63 F MENU button page 63 G Up Down buttons page 63 H OK button page 63 Support high full low speeds ...
Page 14: ...or page 15 D SD memory card slot page 74 E Headphones jack page 95 F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input H Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port 2 page 96 1 Your computer supports both the standard size Memory Stick and the Duo size Memory Stick 2 Supports high full low speeds ...
Page 15: ... Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit When the indicator is unlit the memory card is not in use HDMI SELECT Illuminates in green while the HDMI input is selected DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off Disc drive Illuminates while the built in storage device ...
Page 16: ... on the back of your computer you first need to remove the back panel cover from the computer and the base stand cover from the base stand To remove the back panel cover and the base stand cover 1 Gently face down your computer on a flat surface When facing down your computer be sure to place it on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen ...
Page 17: ...rted Setting Up Your Computer 2 Grasp the back panel cover 1 with both hands gently lift it and remove it from the computer Put your fingertips underneath the back panel cover 2 when removing the cover from the computer ...
Page 18: ...18 n N Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer 3 Slide the base stand cover 3 in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the base stand ...
Page 19: ...19 n N Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer To replace the back panel cover and the base stand cover 1 Put the base stand cover 1 back on the base stand and slide it in the direction of the arrow ...
Page 20: ... panel cover 2 so as to fit the projections inside the cover into the respective holes on the back of the computer and push in the cover toward the computer Keep the back panel cover and the stand cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary ...
Page 21: ...establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse In addition you need to connect other cables if you want to use some functions of your computer such as the TV function Use only the supplied power cord for your computer To connect the power cord and other cables 1 Remove the back panel cover and the base stand cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Covers page 16 for t...
Page 22: ...ug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC outlet 2 put the other end through the hole 3 in the base stand and plug it into the AC In port 4 on the computer as illustrated below Be sure to push the plug into the AC In port all the way to the guide line 5 ...
Page 23: ...t function see Using the HDMI Input Function page 61 To connect your computer to an Ethernet network see Using the Network LAN page 79 4 Slightly pull the tab 6 of the cable clamp 7 with your fingertip in the direction of the arrow and gently pull it up to open the cable clamp 5 Route the cable s through the cable clamp and then snap the cable clamp back shut 6 Replace the stand cover and the back...
Page 24: ...ct your computer completely from AC power unplug the power cord when the computer is off Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible If you unplug the power cord from your computer while the computer is on or in Sleep mode you may lose all unsaved data ...
Page 25: ... the supplied four AA batteries 1 into the battery compartment 2 on the bottom of the wireless keyboard 2 Turn on the computer 3 Slide the power switch 3 on the back of the keyboard to the ON position 4 Press the CONNECT button 4 on the back of the computer 5 Press the CONNECT button 5 on the bottom of the keyboard within 10 seconds from step 4 The connect indicator turns on in the LCD window on t...
Page 26: ... power level If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If you do not intend to use the wireless keyboard 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 a more ergonomic position flip open the keyboard feet ...
Page 27: ...tall the batteries and establish communication between your computer and the mouse If you find your mouse not working for example after replacing the mouse batteries try the following steps for reconnection To connect the wireless mouse To connect the wireless mouse it must be located within a range of 30 cm to 1 m from the computer 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as...
Page 28: ...s the CONNECT button on the bottom of the mouse within 10 seconds from step 4 Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be established If the wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage ...
Page 29: ...tion VESA mounting standard for connecting to your mounting system Be sure to establish wireless communication between your computer and the wireless mouse and keyboard before mounting the computer on the wall It is recommended that you allow adequate clearance between the wall and the back of your computer when mounting the computer on the wall so that you can access the ports and buttons on the ...
Page 30: ...d Setting Up Your Computer To reveal the mounting holes 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Covers page 16 for the procedure 2 Unscrew the six screws 1 and remove the base stand 2 ...
Page 31: ...31 n N Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer 3 Use the four holes 3 for mounting by following the instructions described in the manual that came with your mounting system ...
Page 32: ...mputer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and then 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 33: ... applications so that the computer can run more efficiently Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions VAIO Update 4 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 4 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates ...
Page 34: ...ch Pad page 39 Using the Mouse page 40 Using the Built in Camera page 43 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 45 Using the TV Function page 52 Using the HDMI Input Function page 61 Using the Memory Stick page 66 Using Other Modules Memory Cards page 71 Using the Internet page 78 Using the Network LAN page 79 Using the Wireless LAN page 81 Using the Bluetooth Function page 88 ...
Page 35: ...oard not working after replacing 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 or objects near you...
Page 36: ...the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of your computer screen Fn F5 Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen Fn F6 Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen When the HDMI input is selected you cannot use the function keys on the wireless keyboard to change the LCD brightness To change the brightness for the HDMI input see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons page 63 for the procedure ...
Page 37: ...trol buttons Increase or decrease the volume When the HDMI input is selected you cannot use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard to change the volume To change the volume for the HDMI input see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons page 63 for the procedure I Muting button Turns the volume on and off J S1 button Executes the task that is assigned to the button by default You can chan...
Page 38: ... Using the Keyboard A Keyboard feet Flip open to adjust the keyboard angle B CONNECT button page 25 Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the computer C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries ...
Page 39: ...eached an edge of the touch pad In such a case take your finger off the touch pad It is recommended that you put your finger on the touch pad around its center to start an operation Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4...
Page 40: ...ess Mouse page 27 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 using the wireless mouse on surfaces such as mirrors smooth gl...
Page 41: ...itive shortcut menu if any D Left side button Press the left side button to go back to the previous page Pressing it works in the same way as pressing the back button on the Internet Explorer To change the button assignment press and hold the central wheel E Right side button Press the right side button to go forward to the page you viewed before Pressing it works in the same way as pressing the f...
Page 42: ... n N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse 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 43: ... is possible with the appropriate software Launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE camera You cannot operate the built in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software To use the preinstalled image ca...
Page 44: ... click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window 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 angle ...
Page 45: ...ive To insert a disc Be sure to attach the 8 cm disc adapter to an 8 cm disc 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 ...
Page 46: ...ull out the optical disc forcefully before it completely slides out 1 Check that the disc drive indicator light 1 is unlit 2 Press the drive eject button 2 or the disc drive eject button on the wireless keyboard The optical disc slides out Alternatively you can remove a disc with some mouse operations To do so click Start and Computer right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject If pre...
Page 47: ...sc Combo P P P P PR 5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P 1 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge 2 Writing data to single sided DVD RAM 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 3 The Blu ray Disc drive on your c...
Page 48: ...e individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 8 cm disc writing is not supported With the supplied 8cm disc adapter the Blu ray Disc drive is capable of reading 8cm DVD R DVD RW DVD RW and DVD R DL discs but not 8cm CD ROM DVD RAM discs and Blu ray Disc media To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continually update the AACS key The AACS key upd...
Page 49: ...optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R or CD RW media Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM media You may not be able to play some of Blu ray Disc contents on your computer or the computer may become unstable during Blu ray Disc playback To play such...
Page 50: ...2 5 Russia belongs to region 5 or all this means that you can play this disc in most regions of the world you cannot play the disc on your computer If you change the region code while the WinDVD or WinDVD BD software is running restart the software or eject the disc and re insert it to make the new setting effective Do not try to change the region code settings of the drive Any difficulties caused...
Page 51: ...lay the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with the software Copying Files to Discs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive Close all running software applications before copying files to a disc 2 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired disc burning software to copy files to the disc ...
Page 52: ...section may not be available on your computer See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer Any functions related to digital terrestrial television DVB T will only work in countries or areas where free to air DVB T MPEG2 digital terrestrial TV signals are broadcasted Make sure you can receive a free to air DVB T MPEG2 signal in your area On models with a dual DVB T TV...
Page 53: ...d cover from the base stand before setting up the TV connection See Removing and Replacing the Covers page 16 for the procedure For information on how to connect cables to the computer see Connecting a Power Source and Cables page 21 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 to the VHF UHF input port 3 on the computer 2 Connect the other end of the cable to your TV wall outlet cable service access...
Page 54: ...ng the TV Function Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using a wide variety of AV related software applications including the Windows Media Center ...
Page 55: ...ton Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 7 seconds of TV or video Rewind m button Press to move media backward at three speeds Record z button Press to begin recording Play N button Press to begin media playback B Back button Press to return to the previous window C Volume control buttons Press to increase or decrease the volume When the HDMI input is select...
Page 56: ...p mode to reduce power consumption L Start button Press to open the Start menu of the Windows Media Center M More button OPTIONS button Press to view additional options that are available for features on software applications such as the Windows Media Center N Directional arrow buttons Press the M m and buttons to move the pointer on the screen OK button Press to select the desired action or windo...
Page 57: ...ert 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 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the remote commander ...
Page 58: ... the reverse direction of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into place 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 59: ...V tuner was not configured during the first run of the Windows Media Center you can do this by selecting set up TV in the TV Movies section When you want to change TV input signal TV Signal or TV Signal Type or change location click settings in the Tasks section and then click TV In this case a new channel scan needs to be done the previous channel list and Guide information is lost and scheduled ...
Page 60: ...TV menu to watch live TV and have easy access to settings The first time you launch the TV Enhance pour VAIO the setup wizard will pop up Follow the on screen instructions to configure the application When you want to re scan channels or to change location go to the Menu and Paramètres and then click Paramètres signal or Rechercher les chaînes See the help file included with the software for more ...
Page 61: ... such as an HDD video recorder and a video game player to the computer With the HDMI Input function the computer can receive the high definition video and sound outputs from the connected device and you can view and hear them on the computer without turning on your computer and starting Windows You cannot record the HDMI input such as a TV program displayed on your computer with the HDMI Input fun...
Page 62: ...d the base stand cover from the base stand before setting up the HDMI connection See Removing and Replacing the Covers page 16 for the procedure For information on how to connect cables to the computer see Connecting a Power Source and Cables page 21 1 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port on the device and the other end to the HDMI INPUT port on the computer 2 Turn on the connected device...
Page 63: ...ter input While the HDMI input is selected the HDMI SELECT indicator light illuminates in green Switches the display and sound input to the HDMI input MENU button Shows the On Screen Display OSD menu window on the display Shows the On Screen Display OSD menu window on the display Up Down buttons Changes the sound volume While the OSD menu is displayed you can use these buttons for selecting option...
Page 64: ... OSD menu While the computer input is selected you cannot change the brightness and sound volume from the OSD menu For details on changing these settings see Using the Wireless Keyboard page 35 While the HDMI input is selected you cannot use the function keys or the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard to change the brightness and sound volume ...
Page 65: ...ION and LOGO LAMP 2 Select ON or OFF To change the settings while the computer input is selected see Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity page 106 for the procedure Input Sensing feature You can select three kinds of Input Sensing modes AUTO ON mode automatically selects the HDMI input when the connected device is turned on while your computer is off or in Sleep mode AUTO OFF Normal AUTO O...
Page 66: ...phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard and Duo size media and supports Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities For the latest information about the Memory ...
Page 67: ...ward the slot 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the Memory Stick are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick icon You can insert a Duo size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stick Duo...
Page 68: ...aptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not operate properly if it is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor To remove a Memory Stick Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so make sure the indicator is unlit befor...
Page 69: ...t contain your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 3 Right click the Memory Stick icon and select Format 4 Click Restore device defaults The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do...
Page 70: ...ity MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use this feature Except for your personal use it is against the copyright law to use any audio and or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders Accordingly the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only with...
Page 71: ...ressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot for transferring data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide module Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual ...
Page 72: ...slot 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot page 14 2 Push the ExpressCard slot protector so that the protector pops 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 arrow on the ExpressCard module is pointing toward the ExpressCard slot Do not force the ExpressCard modul...
Page 73: ...icles from entering the slot when not using an ExpressCard module Before moving your computer be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 4 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop 4 Follow the on screen instructions to remove the E...
Page 74: ... among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before you use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards SD memory card SDHC memory card MultiMediaCard MMC For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 to visit the appropriate support web site ...
Page 75: ... slot page 14 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction ...
Page 76: ... Other Modules Memory Cards To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot ...
Page 77: ...s lit If you do you may lose data Do not attempt to insert an memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the memory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Notes on using the SD memory card Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards availab...
Page 78: ...our computer to the Internet ask your ISP To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function you need to set up the wireless LAN network See Using the Wireless LAN page 81 for more information When you connect your computer to the Internet be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats Depending on the service contract with your I...
Page 79: ...upplied to the network 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 You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the network Ethernet port See Removing and Replacing the Covers page 16 for the procedure Your computer can be connected to the network...
Page 80: ...our computer If the network Ethernet port is connected to one of the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the port may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line Private branch exchange PBX ...
Page 81: ...g Wi Fi networks WPA is designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security...
Page 82: ...o conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Actual communicatio...
Page 83: ...n Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a LAN is created only by wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home ...
Page 84: ...Smart Network 4 Click Advanced in the right pane For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file included with the software 5 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option s Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on 6 Click Start and Control Panel 7 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 8 Click Set up a connection or network in t...
Page 85: ...t supplied The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN network 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 th...
Page 86: ...ired wireless option s Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on Wireless LAN communication IEEE 802 11a standard using only the 5 GHz band available on selected models only is disabled by default To enable 5 GHz band communication you need to select the option to use the 5 GHz band or both the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands on the WLAN tab in the VAIO Smart Network settings window 7 Right click or...
Page 87: ...ing Wireless LAN Communications To stop wireless LAN communications Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in the VAIO Smart Network window Turning off the wireless LAN function while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss ...
Page 88: ... Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions Device configuration Type of software application Type of operating system Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer Size of file being exchanged Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluet...
Page 89: ...ther devices that use the same wave length Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values Read the Bluetooth regulations guide before using the Bluetooth function The Bluetooth function may not work with other devices depending on the manufacturer or...
Page 90: ...on you can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain device...
Page 91: ...ing the Bluetooth Function Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables ...
Page 92: ...for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 3 Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network 4 Click Advanced in the right pane For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file included with the software 5 Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network...
Page 93: ...luetooth Function Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications 1 Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer 2 Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window ...
Page 94: ...Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting External Speakers or Headphones page 95 Connecting a USB Device page 96 Connecting an i LINK Device page 98 ...
Page 95: ...audio video amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer For more information see the manual that came with your S PDIF device To hear sound from the S PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port you need to change the sound output device For the detailed instructions see How do I change the sound output device page 171 To connect external speakers Make sure your speakers...
Page 96: ...Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device to your computer such as a mouse floppy disk drive speaker and printer To connect a USB device 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB device cable 2 into the USB port ...
Page 97: ...n Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents For information on how to remove a USB device see the manual that came with the device To protect your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact Do not put the computer into a bag or carryin...
Page 98: ...ard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Notes on connecting i LINK devices The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to an external device If the external device requires external power be sure to connect it to a power source The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps However the actual transfer rate depends on the tran...
Page 99: ... cable 1 not supplied into the i LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i LINK device See the manual that came with the device for more information You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick when using an i LINK connection ...
Page 100: ...n briefly describes 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 Setting the Password page 101 Using the VAIO Control Center page 106 Using the Power Saving Mode page 107 ...
Page 101: ...password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on p...
Page 102: ...r 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 including spaces long 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled 7 Press the or key...
Page 103: ...ss the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 6 Press the or ke...
Page 104: ...appears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 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...
Page 105: ... user password and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 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 6 Press th...
Page 106: ... more information about each option see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard 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 stay unlit by following these steps 1 Cl...
Page 107: ...de Using the Power Saving Mode In addition to the normal operating mode 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 lit in this mode ...
Page 108: ...tton and Sleep Alternatively you can press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to place your computer into Sleep mode When your computer is in Sleep mode you cannot insert a disc To return to Normal mode Press any key on the wireless keyboard or the sleep button on the remote commander Press the power button on your computer Make sure that the batteries of your wirele...
Page 109: ... time it will enter Sleep mode To modify this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes ...
Page 110: ...l a new memory module You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you purchased See the specifications to find out about th...
Page 111: ...memory module ensure the following 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 Turn off your computer and disconnect it from the power cord and from any telecommunication links networks or modems befor...
Page 112: ...e to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Handle the memory module with car...
Page 113: ...peripheral devices from the accessible ports and jacks 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Covers page 16 for the procedure 3 Disconnect the power cord and the rest of the peripheral devices 4 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down 5 Unscrew the screw 1 and remove the memory module compartment cover 2 6 Touch a metal object to discharge static e...
Page 114: ... the currently installed memory module as follows Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 3 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 4 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging ...
Page 115: ...her components on the motherboard If you want to install only one memory module be sure to use the lower slot Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation as it may cause damage to the slot and the module ...
Page 116: ...he screw 11 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices that you disconnected in step 3 12 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Covers page 16 for the procedure 13 Plug the computer and the rest of the peripheral devices to the power source 14 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer ...
Page 117: ...the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 3 Click System Information and System Information You can view the amount of system memory in the right pane If the additional memory does not appear repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer ...
Page 118: ... in the computer Some hard disks are not compatible with your computer 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 a hard disk Installing or removing a hard disk while your computer is plugged to its power source may cause damage to the computer and th...
Page 119: ...heral 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 Covers page 16 for the procedure 3 Disconnect the power cord and the rest of the peripheral devices 4 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down 5 Unscrew the four screws 1 and remove the HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover 2 ...
Page 120: ...120 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding the Hard Disk Drive 6 Unscrew the two screws 3 securing the drive holder 7 Pull out the drive holder 4 from the HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY and set it aside ...
Page 121: ... to the drive holder with screws through the holes on each side of the drive holder A new 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 drive bay until it clicks into place and secure it with the screws 11 Connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable ...
Page 122: ...er and tighten the screws 14 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices that you disconnected in step 3 15 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Covers page 16 for the procedure 16 Plug the computer and the rest of the peripheral devices to the power source 17 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer ...
Page 123: ...omputer and select 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 5 Click on the allocated area of the disk 6 Right click the area and select New Partition The New Partition wizard window appears 7 Fo...
Page 124: ...t your VAIO computer from potential damage Handling the LCD Screen page 125 Using the Power Source page 126 Handling Your Computer page 127 Handling the Built in Camera page 130 Handling Discs page 131 Using Headphones page 134 Handling the Memory Stick page 135 Handling the Built in Storage Device page 136 ...
Page 125: ...pears after a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction 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 pr...
Page 126: ...revent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by holding the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible Use the power cor...
Page 127: ...er checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Do not drop your computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Do not pl...
Page 128: ...ay from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact VAIO Link Make...
Page 129: ...to fall resulting in damage to the computer or personal injuries To lift or move your computer grasp the bottom corners of the main unit with both hands from behind the computer to avoid any damage to the LCD screen There is a risk of scratching the LCD screen for example with your waist belt buckle if you hold your computer from its front ...
Page 130: ...lens of the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause the camera to malfunction The built in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port Clean the lens protection cover of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the cover is extremely di...
Page 131: ... commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edges and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Never af...
Page 132: ...model is provided for use of 8 cm discs on your computer To attach an 8 cm disc to the adapter 1 With its label facing upward attach the disc to the adapter VAIO logo side up by pulling each of the tabs 1 and 2 outward 2 Pull the tab 3 outward and hold the disc with the adapter securely ...
Page 133: ...ter with the disc may cause a disc recognition error or result in a stuck disc a damaged disc or a malfunction of your computer Remove the adapter from an 8 cm disc when not using the disc Keeping the adapter attached may deform the disc Do not leave the adapter in a place subject to high temperatures to avoid deformation Use of the deformed adapter with an 8 cm disc may cause a disc recognition e...
Page 134: ...dphones 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 135: ...y Stick in a location subject to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick and the Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them W...
Page 136: ...e configuration of your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard d...
Page 137: ...e contacting VAIO Link Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Computer page 139 System Security page 145 Built in Camera page 146 Networking page 148 Bluetooth Technology page 153 Optical Discs page 156 Display page 160 Printing page 162 Microphone page 163 Mouse page 164 Speakers page 166 Touch Pad page 167 Keyboard page 168 Floppy Disks page 170 Audio Video pa...
Page 138: ...138 n N Troubleshooting HDMI Input page 174 Memory Stick page 176 Peripherals page 177 ...
Page 139: ... brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Make sure the computer input is selected To change the display input press the HDMI SELECT button on the right of the computer Unplug the power cord Wait three to five minutes Plug the power cord again and press the power button to turn on your computer Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the compute...
Page 140: ...cation window An application error may have occurred Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down your computer Unplug the power cord and leave the computer for about five minutes Then plug the power cord and turn on the computer again Make sure that the batteries of your wireless...
Page 141: ...he Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data Unplug the power cord Wait three to five minutes ...
Page 142: ...Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should I do if Windows does not accept my password and returns a message Enter Onetime Password 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 in...
Page 143: ...reset fee will be charged How can I change the boot device order You can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order Follow these steps 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press 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 Boot 4 Press the M or m key...
Page 144: ...To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears How do I check the volume of the recovery partition Your built in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Click Start ...
Page 145: ...d the 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 scheduled updates How do I keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the McAfee software program current with the latest updates from McAfee Inc To download and install the latest security updates follow these steps 1 Click Start Al...
Page 146: ...s captured under the fluorescent light may show reflections of light A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise If the lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See Handling the Built in Camera page 130 What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions The effect settings on your software application may cause dropped ...
Page 147: ...rties e g light source flicker 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 a shortcut key with the Fn key is used the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode ...
Page 148: ...oint is on If you want to connect your computer to a wireless LAN access point using the 5 GHz band make sure the option to use the 5 GHz band or both the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands is selected on the WLAN tab in the VAIO Smart Network settings window Wireless LAN communication IEEE 802 11a standard using only the 5 GHz band available on selected models only is disabled by default Follow these steps ...
Page 149: ...on failure To change the settings follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings 4 Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode 6 Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list for Plugged in ...
Page 150: ...slow The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer If you are using a wireless LAN access point the devic...
Page 151: ... result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 148 to change the settings What are channels Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access poi...
Page 152: ...he VAIO Smart Network window on the desktop follow these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network 3 Click Advanced in the right pane For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file included with the software ...
Page 153: ...ot find the Bluetooth device I want to communicate with Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on See the other device s manual for more information If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer To allow other Bluetooth devices to ...
Page 154: ...in use Move Bluetooth devices closer to your computer The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communications altoge...
Page 155: ...rrow next to the Lock button and Log Off Why can t I exchange business card data with a mobile phone The business card exchange function is not supported What should I do if I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio video controller Check the SCMS T settings If your headphones or audio video controller does not support SCMS T content protection you need to connect the device using the Advanc...
Page 156: ...start 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 Handling Discs page 131 for instructions What should I do if the disc does not slide out Make sure your computer is on Press the drive eject button on the computer or the disc drive eject button on the wireless keyboard If either button does not work click Start an...
Page 157: ...for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Handling Discs page 131 for instructions If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following The volume may have been turned off by the muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander Press the button once again The volume may have been minimized with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remot...
Page 158: ...ist of the optical disc drives of your computer 6 Double click the desired drive You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 7 Click OK to close the window Make sure 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 If a region code warni...
Page 159: ...ither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver If you are using a CD R RW disc with an adhesive label affixed replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media Make sure you are using the correct DVD recorda...
Page 160: ...ee proper images or videos Be sure to select Highest 32 bit for the display colors before using video image software or starting DVD playback Selecting any other option may prevent such software from displaying images successfully To change the display colors follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Select Highest 32 bit under Colors Do not ...
Page 161: ...ero follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options 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 162: ...for more information If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode then restart the computer 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 Pro...
Page 163: ...nput 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 5 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 prev...
Page 164: ...ess mouse is in the ON position Make sure another mouse is not connected Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the wireless mouse within 10 seconds to re establish the connection between the two devices The supplied AA batteries may have run out of power Replace the batteries ...
Page 165: ...rl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and keys and then Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio sign...
Page 166: ...to hear sound Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To change the sound output device see How do I change the sound output device page 171 What should I do if my external speakers do not work Check the suggestions in What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built in speakers page 166 Make s...
Page 167: ...press the Windows key once and then the key several times select Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and keys and then Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If this procedure does not work press and...
Page 168: ...e settings as desired What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator light is unlit If the Num lock indicator is lit press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz b...
Page 169: ... on the back of the wireless keyboard is in the ON position Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then on the wireless keyboard to re establish the connection between the two devices The supplied AA batteries may have run out of power Replace the batteries ...
Page 170: ...drive 2 Wait until the indicator light on the floppy disk drive turns 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 plugging the USB cable into the USB port 5 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 M...
Page 171: ...rtup sound follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound 4 On the Sounds tab click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box 5 Click OK How do I change the sound output device If you do not hear sound from the device connected to a port such as the USB port HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack you ...
Page 172: ...as the HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack For the detailed procedure see How do I change the sound output device page 171 If you still hear no sound from the sound output device follow these steps 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in How do I change the sound output device page 171 2 On the Playback tab select the HDMI or S PDIF icon and click Properties 3 Click the Advanced tab 4 Select ...
Page 173: ... Digital check boxes 7 Click OK If the Dolby Digital or DTS output is connected to a device that does not support it the device will not play any sound In such a case cancel the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when I play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder Playing high definition videos...
Page 174: ... the volume or the brightness with the wireless keyboard or the remote commander while the HDMI input is selected Use the Up Down buttons to change the volume or the OSD menu to change the brightness To change settings from the OSD menu see Using the OSD Menu page 64 for the procedure The HDMI SELECT button and the HDMI SELECT indicator light illuminate in green when the HDMI input is selected How...
Page 175: ...files on your computer In addition you cannot record the HDMI input such as a TV program displayed on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function How do I turn off the Sony logo lamp while viewing the HDMI input You need to change the settings with the OSD menu to turn off the Sony logo lamp See Using the OSD Menu page 64 for more information ...
Page 176: ...n files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick onto your built in storage device to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in Formatting a Memory Stick page 69 Can I copy images from a digital camera using a Memory Stick Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick compatible digital cameras Why can t I write data to a Memo...
Page 177: ...tlet Try using another USB port on your computer The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all USB hubs may pr...
Page 178: ...tered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows Vista the Windows logo and BitLocker are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection Roxio Easy Media Creator is a trademark of Sonic Solutions WinDVD for VAIO and WinDVD BD for VAIO are trademar...
Page 179: ...ne is a registered trademark of Koozyt Inc PlaceEngine was developed by Sony Computer Science Laboratories Inc and is licensed by Koozyt Inc XMB and xross media bar are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc AVCHD is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the...
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