Sony VAIO VGC-LV200 User Manual Download

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Getting Started

The area around the air exhaust vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be
sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it.

Air exhaust vent

(page 148)

HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY

cover

(page 139)

Memory module compartment cover

(page 133)

AC In port

(page 25)

CABLE/ANT DIGITAL

input port

(page 67)

CABLE/ANT ANALOG

input port

(page 60)

HDMI INPUT

port

(page 79)

Cable clamps

(page 27)

INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT

jack

(page 77)

S VIDEO

input port

(page 68)

A/V INPUT

jack

(page 68)

Network (Ethernet) port

(page 102)

Summary of Contents for VAIO VGC-LV200

Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer V G C LV 2 0 0 S e r i e s ...

Page 2: ...omputer 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 36 Using Your VAIO Computer 37 Using the Keyboard 38 Using the Touch Pad 42 Using the Mouse 43 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 46 Using the Optical Disc Drive 50 Using the TV Function 60 Using the HDMI Input Function 79 Using the ExpressCard Module 88 Using the Memory Stick 92 Using the SD Memory Card 98 Using the Internet 101 ...

Page 3: ... 113 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 115 Connecting a Printer 117 Connecting an i LINK Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 126 Using the Power Saving Mode 127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 130 Adding and Removing Memory 131 Adding the Hard Disk Drive 138 ...

Page 4: ...Floppy Disks 151 Handling Discs 152 Using Headphones 155 Handling the Memory Stick 156 Handling the Hard Disk 157 Updating Your Computer 158 Troubleshooting 159 Computer 161 System Security 167 Built in MOTION EYE Camera 168 Networking 170 Bluetooth Technology 173 Optical Discs 177 Display 181 Printing 182 Microphone 183 Mouse 184 Speakers 186 Touch Pad 188 ...

Page 5: ...5 n N Keyboard 189 Floppy Disks 191 Audio Video 192 HDMI Input 196 Memory Stick 198 Peripherals 199 Support Options 200 Sony Support Information 200 Trademarks 204 ...

Page 6: ...e state of the art personal computing experience External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly 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...

Page 7: ...is manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Sony Corporation is not liable and will not ...

Page 8: ...problems 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 Specifications The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer To view the online specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs http esup...

Page 9: ...bout restoring individual software programs hardware drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Use my VAIO 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide ...

Page 10: ...lp and Support Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup security setup personalizing your VAIO computer and creating recovery DVDs and more Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials how to articles the VAIO technology page specifications and system and software information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAI...

Page 11: ...table position 3 while using the keyboard pointing device or mouse 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 comfortable Sit in...

Page 12: ...gle 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 you leave at least 4 ...

Page 13: ...th 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 a printer an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturers instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 14 About the Indicator Lights page 19 Setting Up Your Computer page 20 Shutting Down Your Co...

Page 14: ...ome countries or areas Front A Built in speakers stereo B Built in microphone monaural C Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 19 D Built in MOTION EYE camera page 46 E Power indicator page 19 F Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for operations G SONY logo lamp page 126 H LCD screen page 145 I HDMI SELECT indicator page 19 J WIRELESS indicator page 19 K DISPLAY OF...

Page 15: ... page 46 D Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it page 20 E CONNECT button page 29 page 31 F i LINK 4 pin S400 port page 118 G OPTICAL OUT port page 113 Output Sampling Rate 44 1 KHz 48 0 KHz 96 0 KHz H Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 115 I Base stand cover Remove the base stand cover to bundle cables to keep them tidy page 20 J Base stand page 149 Sup...

Page 16: ...ust vent page 148 B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover page 139 C Memory module compartment cover page 133 D AC In port page 25 E CABLE ANT DIGITAL input port page 67 F CABLE ANT ANALOG input port page 60 G HDMI INPUT port page 79 H Cable clamps page 27 I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack page 77 J S VIDEO input port page 68 K A V INPUT jack page 68 L Network Ethernet port page 102 ...

Page 17: ... disc drive page 50 B Drive eject button page 51 C Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 115 D WIRELESS switch page 104 E HDMI SELECT button page 80 F MENU button page 80 G Up Down buttons page 80 H OK button page 80 Support high full low speeds ...

Page 18: ... memory card slot page 98 E Headphones jack page 113 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 115 1 Your computer supports both the standard size Memory Stick and the Duo size Memory Stick 2 Supports high full low speeds ...

Page 19: ...cess 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 Hard disk drive Optical disc drive Illuminates when t...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...N Getting Started 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 22: ...22 n N Getting Started 3 Slide the base stand cover 3 in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the base stand ...

Page 23: ...23 n N Getting Started 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 24: ...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 2 ...

Page 25: ...o an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you 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 ...

Page 26: ...computer See Removing and Replacing the Covers page 20 for the procedure 2 Plug 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 27: ...r using the HDMI Input function see Using the HDMI Input Function page 79 To connect your computer to an Ethernet network see Using the Network LAN page 102 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 release the cable clamp 5 Route the cable s through the cable clamp and then snap the cable clamp back shut ...

Page 28: ... Covers page 20 for the procedure To disconnect 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 29: ...e 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 The connect indicator turns on in the LCD window on the keyboard when connection is es...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...nication 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 approximately 11 8 inches 30 cm to approximately 39 4 inches 1 m from the computer 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wir...

Page 32: ...T 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 33: ...nting 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 back of the c...

Page 34: ...etting Started To reveal the mounting holes 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Covers page 20 for the procedure 2 Unscrew the six screws 1 and remove the base stand 2 ...

Page 35: ...35 n N Getting Started 3 Use the four holes 3 for mounting by following the instructions described in the manual that came with your mounting system ...

Page 36: ...s 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 37: ...Mouse page 43 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 46 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 50 Using the TV Function page 60 Using the HDMI Input Function page 79 Using the ExpressCard Module page 88 Using the Memory Stick page 92 Using the SD Memory Card page 98 Using the Internet page 101 Using the Network LAN page 102 Using the Wireless LAN WLAN page 104 Using the Bluetooth Function page 107 ...

Page 38: ...yboard not working after replacing the keyboard batteries reconnect the keyboard See Connecting the Wireless Keyboard page 29 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 y...

Page 39: ... 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 80 for the procedure C Disc dri...

Page 40: ...lume 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 80 for the procedure I Muting button Turns the volume on and off J S1 button Opens the Start menu of the Windows Media Center by default The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above In such a case you can change the assignment ...

Page 41: ... Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to adjust the keyboard angle B CONNECT button page 29 Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the computer C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries ...

Page 42: ...ngertip may have reached 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 ...

Page 43: ...ireless Mouse page 31 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 smoot...

Page 44: ...ortcut 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 forward b...

Page 45: ...45 n N 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 46: ...priate software Launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera with your desired application You can change the...

Page 47: ...r window may show some noise for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction You cannot operate the built in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software ...

Page 48: ...er 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window When capturing an image in a dark place click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more fea...

Page 49: ... displayed image to start movie recording 5 When finished click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window When capturing a movie in a dark place click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window The WebCam Co...

Page 50: ...isc 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 use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program ...

Page 51: ...e it completely slides out 1 Check that the Hard disk drive Optical 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 pressing either butt...

Page 52: ... 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 53: ...ted 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 Version 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB...

Page 54: ...ot supported With the supplied 8 cm disc adapter optical disc drives except the Blu ray Disc drive are capable of reading 8 cm discs With the supplied 8 cm disc adapter the Blu ray Disc drive selected models only is capable of reading 8 cm DVD R DVD RW DVD RW and DVD R DL discs but not 8 cm CD ROM DVD RAM discs and Blu ray Disc media To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continuously upda...

Page 55: ...scs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc Do not plug or unplug the power cord while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc ...

Page 56: ...mputer it must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 101 The Blu ray Disc playback 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 52 to find out about the supported disc media Depending on syst...

Page 57: ...D If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable 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 empty disc folder 3 Close the ...

Page 58: ...nstructions on how to use the software see the help file included with your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Close all running software applications 2 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software ...

Page 59: ...e 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 52 to find out about the supported disc media To copy files to a Blu ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications 2 Insert a recordable Blu ray Disc media into the optical disc drive 3 If nothi...

Page 60: ...uner boards installed one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board or one analog tuner board only See the online specifications to find out about your TV tuner board configuration The Windows 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 ...

Page 61: ...One primary cable to connect the computer to a cable service access or a TV antenna is the TV coaxial cable 1 One end connects to the computer s CABLE ANT ANALOG input port and the other end connects to the cable service access or to the antenna Only one TV coaxial cable is supplied with models with the TV tuner board You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer and the base stand cov...

Page 62: ...y be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications It may also vary in some countries or areas 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 CABLE ANT ANALOG input port 3 on the computer ...

Page 63: ... 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 CABLE ANT ANALOG input port 4 on the computer ...

Page 64: ... access CATV page 62 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 signa...

Page 65: ...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 not supplied to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the CABLE ANT ANALOG input port 6 on the computer ...

Page 66: ... type 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 CABLE ANT ANALOG input port 6 on the computer ...

Page 67: ...eiving 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 CABLE ANT DIGITAL input port 3 on the computer ...

Page 68: ...ith triple RCA plugs on one end and the straight plug on the other end You cannot use a stereo A V cable with the L shaped plug 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF input 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 output port on the s...

Page 69: ...69 n N Using Your VAIO Computer ...

Page 70: ...ied to the VHF UHF output port on the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter device 5 not supplied 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable 6 supplied to the double connection end of the splitter device 5 Connect the other end to the CABLE ANT ANALOG input port 7 on the computer 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable 8 not supplied to the double connection end of...

Page 71: ...71 n N Using Your VAIO Computer ...

Page 72: ...2 n N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is supplied with your computer for using a wide variety of AV related software applications including the Windows Media Center ...

Page 73: ...o 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 selected you cann...

Page 74: ... to view additional options that are available for features on software applications such as the Windows Media Center M 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 window option When watching full screen TV press to return to the previous channel Press again to switch between channels N Muting button Press to...

Page 75: ...ander 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 76: ...mander and slide it in 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 77: ...e set top box which enables you to control the set top box with the remote commander You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer before connecting the remote sensor control See Removing and Replacing the Covers page 20 for the procedure 1 Plug the cable from the remote sensor control 1 supplied into the INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack 2 on the computer ...

Page 78: ...mote sensor control 1 3 Attach the remote 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 a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly ...

Page 79: ...an 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 or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function To customize the display settings for the HDMI input change with the OSD...

Page 80: ...When the HDMI input is selected the HDMI SELECT button and the HDMI SELECT indicator light illuminate in green MENU button Displays the On Screen Display OSD menu You can change the display and sound settings for the HDMI input with the OSD menu Up Down buttons Increase V or decrease v the volume while the HDMI input is selected While the OSD menu is displayed you can use these buttons to select y...

Page 81: ...how to connect cables to the computer see Connecting a Power Source and Cables page 25 If you enable the Auto Input Sensing feature with the OSD menu turning on the connected device will automatically select the HDMI input For instructions on how to enable or disable the Auto Input Sensing feature see Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input page 83 1 Connect an HDMI cable not su...

Page 82: ... or decrease the volume While the HDMI input is selected you can only use the Up Down buttons to change the volume You cannot use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the supplied remote commander to change the volume While the computer input is selected you cannot change the HDMI input volume ...

Page 83: ...enu The following shows how to change the language mode of the OSD menu enable or disable the Auto Input Sensing feature and change the default SONY logo lamp activity while the HDMI input is selected While the HDMI input is selected you can only use the OSD menu to change the brightness You cannot use the function keys on the wireless keyboard to change the brightness ...

Page 84: ...d by default 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD menu 2 Press the Up V or Down v button to select OPTION and then the OK button 3 Press the Up V or Down v button to select INPUT SENSING and then the OK button 4 To enable the feature press the Up V or Down v button to select AUTO ON and then the OK button To disable the feature press either button to select AUTO OFF Normal or AUTO OFF Power ...

Page 85: ...r the computer mode see Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity page 126 for the procedure 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD menu 2 Press the Up V or Down v button to select OPTION and then the OK button 3 Press the Up V or Down v button to select LOGO LAMP and then the OK button 4 Press the Up V or Down v button to select ON or OFF and then the OK button ...

Page 86: ...ecord the HDMI input such as a TV program displayed on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer and the base stand cover from the base stand before connecting an HDMI cable See Removing and Replacing the Covers page 20 for the procedure For information on how to connect cables to the computer see Connec...

Page 87: ... to the VHF UHF input 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 output port on the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF input port 5 on your TV monitor or display 3 Connect an HDMI cable 6 not supplied to the HDMI output port 7 on the set top box STB and the other end to the HDMI INPUT port 8 on the computer...

Page 88: ...d 34 34 mm wide module Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual Inserting an ExpressCard Module Your computer is supplied with a slot protector in the ExpressCard slot Remove the slot protector before you use the slot Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot You do not need to shut down your ...

Page 89: ...tor 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 module into the slot ...

Page 90: ...omputer If the module 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 91: ...ile your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly To remove an ExpressCard module 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 ExpressCard module 5 Push in the Expre...

Page 92: ... Stick is a compact portable and versatile IC 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 93: ...ted and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that are available as of September 2008 However not all the Memory Stick that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection ...

Page 94: ... Memory Stick with the arrow pointing toward 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 ...

Page 95: ...not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage both your computer and the media To view the contents on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick ...

Page 96: ...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 not select NTFS from th...

Page 97: ...es of data may take time to load so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly ...

Page 98: ...emory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the high speed data t...

Page 99: ...lot page 18 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 100: ...he Media Access indicator light is lit If you do the card or its data may become damaged 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 101: ... 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 WLAN page 104 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 ISP you...

Page 102: ... 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 20 for the procedure Your computer can be connected to the network with the ...

Page 103: ...r 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 PBX private branch exchange ...

Page 104: ...mputers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function you first need to set up the wireless LAN function For setting up and using the wireless LAN function search for wireless LAN information using Windows Help and Support To open Windows Help and Support click Start a...

Page 105: ...generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 11g and 802 11n draft standard multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS...

Page 106: ...he radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Actual communication speed may not be as fast as the one displayed on your computer Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 11g ...

Page 107: ...ices without cables at a range of up to 33 feet 10 meters in an open area To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function you first need to set up the Bluetooth function For setting up and using the Bluetooth function search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support To open Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch b...

Page 108: ... on your computer Size of file being exchanged Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and op...

Page 109: ...ion and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values The Bluetooth function may not work with other devices depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause channel congestion resulting in poor pe...

Page 110: ...vent 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 devices such as a mo...

Page 111: ...out the use of any cables To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you first need to set up the Bluetooth function For setting up and using the Bluetooth function search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support To open Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the...

Page 112: ...ices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting External Speakers page 113 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 115 Connecting a Printer page 117 Connecting an i LINK Device page 118 ...

Page 113: ...hrough the OPTICAL OUT port you can connect an S PDIF device such as digital headphones or an AV 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 ...

Page 114: ...o the headphones jack 2 i 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers Their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ...

Page 115: ...USB 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 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 a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force to the USB port This may cause...

Page 116: ... malfunction To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 5 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug 4 Click Stop 5 Follow the on screen instructions to remove the floppy disk drive 6 Disconnect the flop...

Page 117: ...ter 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 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 ...

Page 118: ...up to 400 Mbps However the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The optional i LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LINK connection may not be available depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manua...

Page 119: ...omputer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK 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 a Memory Stick when using an i LINK connection ...

Page 120: ...scribes 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 121 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center page 126 Using the Power Saving Mode page 127 ...

Page 121: ... 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 password you...

Page 122: ...elect 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 to select...

Page 123: ...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 key to selec...

Page 124: ...nter 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 the Enter ...

Page 125: ...word 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 the or key t...

Page 126: ... 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 Click Start All Programs ...

Page 127: ...ower 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 128: ...rnatively 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 wireless keyboard and rem...

Page 129: ...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 130: ...all 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 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 So...

Page 131: ...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 before you remove a...

Page 132: ...nd 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 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Handle the memory module with care To avoi...

Page 133: ...nd 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 20 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 ...

Page 134: ...o discharge static electricity 7 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 ...

Page 135: ...ouch any other 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 136: ...onnect 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 20 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 137: ...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 138: ...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 the peripheral devices as well as the hard disk If you need assi...

Page 139: ...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 20 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 140: ...140 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 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 141: ...9 Secure the drive 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 ...

Page 142: ... the drive bay cover 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 20 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 143: ...lect 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 Follow the on sc...

Page 144: ...ntial damage Handling the LCD Screen page 145 Using the Power Source page 146 Handling Your Computer page 147 Handling the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 150 Handling Floppy Disks page 151 Handling Discs page 152 Using Headphones page 155 Handling the Memory Stick page 156 Handling the Hard Disk page 157 Updating Your Computer page 158 ...

Page 145: ...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 process and do...

Page 146: ... 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 cord supplied wi...

Page 147: ...el 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 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipm...

Page 148: ... TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If 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 comp...

Page 149: ...eak and cause the main unit 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 150: ...he 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 dirty wipe ...

Page 151: ...ources of heat 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 put it in a storage case If the floppy disk comes with a 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 da...

Page 152: ...ner alcohol 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 clo...

Page 153: ...s 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 154: ... 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 error or ...

Page 155: ...sing 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 156: ...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 When using the...

Page 157: ...ul when handling 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 dis...

Page 158: ... 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 159: ...customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com LA for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com BR for customers in Brazil Computer page 161 System Security page 167 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 168 Networking page 170 Bluetooth Technology page 173 Optical Discs page 177 Display page 181 Printing page 182 Mic...

Page 160: ...160 n N Troubleshooting Audio Video page 192 HDMI Input page 196 Memory Stick page 198 Peripherals page 199 ...

Page 161: ...htness 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 computer for...

Page 162: ...n 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 keyb...

Page 163: ...rl 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 Plug ...

Page 164: ...ng 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 indicat...

Page 165: ...the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 200 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 k...

Page 166: ... 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 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...

Page 167: ...et 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 Microsoft Windows Live OneCare software program current with the latest updates from Microsoft Corporation To download and install the latest security updates follow these steps Your computer must...

Page 168: ... images poor in quality The images 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 MOTION EYE Camera page 150 Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions The effect settings on your software...

Page 169: ...inate 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 while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in...

Page 170: ...ew network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Make sure the encryption key is correct Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure To change the settings follow these steps 1 Right click the power...

Page 171: ...he 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 device may ...

Page 172: ...t in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 170 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 point see...

Page 173: ...tooth Devices window or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should I do if I cannot 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 ...

Page 174: ...d this computer check box The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found ...

Page 175: ...way from obstacles or move the device to which it is connected closer to the computer Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment Why can t I use the services supported by the connected ...

Page 176: ...without logging off your system the Bluetooth devices will not work Be sure to log off before switching users To log off your system click Start the arrow 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 ...

Page 177: ...he 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 152 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 and Compu...

Page 178: ...152 for instructions If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed Press the button once again The volume may have been minimized 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 Rig...

Page 179: ...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 warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the package...

Page 180: ...omatically 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 recordable media Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with yo...

Page 181: ...ed on and the power indicator light is lit 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 the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen How do I run Windows Aero This Q A entry applies to selected models only To run Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Customize colors under A...

Page 182: ...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 Propert...

Page 183: ...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 prevent t...

Page 184: ... 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 185: ...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 signals...

Page 186: ...urned off by the muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander Press the button once again The volume may have been minimized by 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 If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manu...

Page 187: ... button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander Press the button once again The volume may have been minimized by 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 Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar Your sound output device may have been incorrectly co...

Page 188: ... 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 hold...

Page 189: ...ttings 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 band ...

Page 190: ...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 191: ... 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 Make sur...

Page 192: ... a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more 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 operatin...

Page 193: ...as the USB port HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack you need to change the device for sound output 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 Playback tab select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default ...

Page 194: ...gital or DTS sound through an S PDIF compatible device To output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound from a disc through an S PDIF compatible device connected to your computer follow these steps 1 Click 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 Cli...

Page 195: ...D digital video camcorder Playing high definition videos requires substantial hardware resources such as CPU GPU or system memory performance on your computer During the video playback some operations and or functions may become unavailable and sound interruptions dropped frames and playback failure may occur depending on your hardware specifications ...

Page 196: ...ness 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 Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input page 83 for the procedure The HDMI SELECT button and the HDMI SELECT indicator light illuminate in green when the HDMI input ...

Page 197: ...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 Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input page 83 for more information ...

Page 198: ...n To format a Memory Stick page 96 Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick Copyright protected music can only be checked out to the Memory Stick 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 a CD or downloaded from other sources Can I copy images from a digital camera using...

Page 199: ...et 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 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 prevent a dev...

Page 200: ... the help menu for 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 Type a description of the probl...

Page 201: ...re 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 6 Program Support You can view detailed information on the software products preinstalled on your computer through Help and Support Click Start Help and Support Use my VAIO and Software Information ...

Page 202: ...rner of the display on the computer 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the computer The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem In order to contact a Sony technical support represen...

Page 203: ... 02 754 6333 from mobile phones Colombia 358 1251 in Bogota 01 8000 94 00 11 Mexico 5002 9819 in Mexico City 01 800 759 7669 in other cities Panama 800 2050 800 7669 800 SONY Peru 0 801 1 7000 511 6100 Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 ...

Page 204: ...tered 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 Windows Live OneCare and the Windows logo are trademarks or regi...

Page 205: ...d trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 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 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 ...

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