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Summary of Contents for VAIO VGC-RT Series

Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer V G C R T s e r i e s ...

Page 2: ... Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 37 Using Your VAIO Computer 38 Using the Keyboard 39 Using the Touch Pad 43 Using the Mouse 44 Using the Optical Disc Drive 47 Using the HDMI Input Function 56 Using the ExpressCard Module 62 Using the Memory Stick 66 Using the SD Memory Card 72 Using the CF Memory Card 75 Using the Internet 79 Using Wireless LAN WLAN 80 Using the Bluetooth Function 87 ...

Page 3: ...cting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 103 Connecting a Printer 105 Connecting an i LINK Device 106 Connecting to a Network LAN 108 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 110 Setting the Password 111 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 116 Using the Power Saving Mode 117 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 120 Adding and Removing Memory 121 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 128 ...

Page 4: ...ing Discs 146 Using Headphones 147 Handling the Memory Stick 148 Handling the Hard Disk 149 Updating Your Computer 150 Troubleshooting 151 Computer 152 System Security 158 Networking 159 Bluetooth Technology 162 Optical Discs 166 Display 170 Printing 171 Microphone 172 Mouse 173 Speakers 174 Touch Pad 176 Keyboard 177 Floppy Disks 178 ...

Page 5: ...5 n N Audio Video 179 HDMI 182 Memory Stick 184 Peripherals 185 Support Options 186 Sony Support Information 187 e Support 188 Trademarks 190 ...

Page 6: ...ter and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing experience External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer ...

Page 7: ...ness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specifi...

Page 8: ...starting up your VAIO Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide Contains solutions to problems other than those you encounter during normal operation Regulations Guarantee EULA and Service Support Contains Sony guarantee conditions safety regulations modem regulations wireless LAN regulations wireless WAN regulations Bluetooth regulations end user software license agreement and Sony support services info...

Page 9: ...ide 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 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 conf...

Page 10: ...rations to help you learn to use your computer Use the search feature index or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources including those on the Internet To access Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Or go to Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key ...

Page 11: ...rther Sources Consult the help files included with the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting Go to http www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software ...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...iewing 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 you leave at...

Page 14: ...tting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 15 About the Indicator Lights page 21 Setting Up Your Computer page 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 37 ...

Page 15: ...ed Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages Front A Built in speakers stereo B LCD screen page 140 C SONY logo lamp page 116 D System power indicator page 21 ...

Page 16: ... Getting Started Back A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it page 22 B Base stand page 144 C Base stand cable clamp page 24 D Base stand release button page 33 ...

Page 17: ...your computer is on Be sure to wait until the main unit cools down before you touch the top surface A Air exhaust vent page 143 B Top HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY Port 1 cover page 128 C Bottom HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY Port 0 cover page 128 D Left cable clamps page 25 E Right cable clamp page 27 F Memory module compartment cover page 121 ...

Page 18: ... page 24 B OPTICAL OUT port page 94 Output Sampling Rate 44 1 KHz 48 0 KHz 96 0 KHz C Network Ethernet port page 108 D Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 103 E HDMI OUTPUT port page 96 F HDMI INPUT port page 56 Support high full low speeds ...

Page 19: ...tton also turns off the volume C Hard disk drive Optical disc drive indicator page 21 D Manual eject hole page 166 E Drive eject button page 47 F Optical disc drive page 47 G HDMI SELECT button page 57 HDMI SELECT indicator page 21 H MENU button page 57 I Up Down buttons page 57 J OK button page 57 K Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 103 L WIRELESS switch page 80 WIRELESS indicator page 21 M CONNECT...

Page 20: ...D memory card slot page 72 H i LINK 4 pin S400 port page 106 I Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port 2 page 103 J eSATA port Connect an external hard disk 3 K Headphones jack page 94 L Microphone jack Connect an external microphone M Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input 1 Your computer supports both standard and Duo size Memory Stick 2 Supports high full low speeds 3 You cannot includ...

Page 21: ...n this indicator is lit When the indicator is unlit the CF memory card is not in use Media Access 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 oran...

Page 22: ...irst need to remove the back panel cover from the computer To remove the back panel 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 2 Slide the back panel cover 1 toward the top of the computer until it unlocks 3 Lift the cover away from the computer ...

Page 23: ...over 1 Place the back panel cover 1 on the computer aligning both sides with the computer 2 Slide the cover toward the base of the computer until it locks into place Keep the back panel cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary ...

Page 24: ...reless keyboard and mouse In addition you might want to connect other cables if you use some functions of your computer such as the network LAN function Use only the supplied power cord for your computer To connect the power cord and other cables 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 2 Remove the base stand cable c...

Page 25: ... n N Getting Started 3 Plug one end of the power cord 2 into the AC outlet 3 plug the other end into the AC In port 4 on the computer and secure the power cord with the left cable clamps 5 on the computer ...

Page 26: ...26 n N Getting Started To open and close the left cable clamps twist the clamp tips as illustrated below ...

Page 27: ...Input function see Using the HDMI Input Function page 56 To connect your computer to an Ethernet network see Connecting to a Network LAN page 108 When you have connected cables push them into the right cable clamp 6 on the computer to secure the cables 5 Bundle the power cord and other cables together by replacing the base stand cable clamp 7 ...

Page 28: ...er page 22 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: ...r 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 right 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 established bet...

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: ...ies and establish communication between your computer and the mouse If you find your mouse not working for example after replacement of the mouse batteries try the following steps for reconnection To connect the wireless mouse To connect the wireless mouse it must be located within a range of 30 cm to 1 m from the computer 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown bel...

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: ...asp the bottom of the main unit with the other hand and pull it up to your best height You can raise the LCD screen by up to 60 mm To lower the screen just push down the main unit Before raising the LCD screen be sure to push down the main unit all the way down to the base position Otherwise you cannot press the base stand release button The aluminum part in the vicinity of the air exhaust vent on...

Page 34: ...een grasp the main unit on the sides with both hands and turn it right or left While swiveling the LCD screen do not exert excessive pressure on your computer especially on the center of the speaker grill to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage ...

Page 35: ...those compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA mounting standard for connecting to your mounting system To reveal the mounting holes 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 2 Unscrew the eight screws 1 and remove the base stand 2 ...

Page 36: ...36 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 37: ...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 38: ...9 Using the Touch Pad page 43 Using the Mouse page 44 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 47 Using the HDMI Input Function page 56 Using the ExpressCard Module page 62 Using the Memory Stick page 66 Using the SD Memory Card page 72 Using the CF Memory Card page 75 Using the Internet page 79 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 80 Using the Bluetooth Function page 87 ...

Page 39: ...f the wireless keyboard If you find your keyboard not working after replacement of 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 properl...

Page 40: ... 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 Fn 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 57 for the procedure C Disc drive eject button ...

Page 41: ...nnot 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 57 for the procedure I Muting button Turns the volume on and off J S1 button Launches the VAIO Guide by default The default S1 button assignment may be different from the above In such a case you can change the assignment with the V...

Page 42: ... 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 43: ...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 44: ...g the Wireless 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 surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazines ...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...46 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 47: ...n the wireless keyboard to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Hold the back of the tray with one hand place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing toward you and gently push it toward the tray until the disc clicks into place Do not exert pressure on the drive tray Be sure to hold the back of the drive tray when placing removing a disc onto from the tray 4 Close the tray by ...

Page 48: ...not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program ...

Page 49: ... 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 50: ...gle 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 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 writi...

Page 51: ...quiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc Do not use memory resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc or writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction 8 cm disc writing is not supported To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continuously you need to upda...

Page 52: ...es 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 Do not place your computer into the power saving mode while your computer is playing a disc Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless the region code indicates 2 Europe belongs to region 2...

Page 53: ... the CD If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive If the AutoPlay window appears click Burn files to disc and follow the on screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears 2 Open the folder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder 3 Close the disc ...

Page 54: ...For instructions 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 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 see th...

Page 55: ...or instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with your software Copying Files to Blu ray Disc Media To copy files to a Blu ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications 2 Insert a Blu ray Disc media into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired Blu ray Disc burning software to copy files to the disc For ...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...he connected device When the HDMI input is selected the HDMI SELECT indicator light HDMI SELECT button illuminates 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 button...

Page 58: ...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 60 1 Connect an HDMI cable not supplied 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 59: ...utton to increase 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 to change the volume While the computer input is selected you cannot change the HDMI input volume ...

Page 60: ...reless keyboard to change the brightness To select the language mode of the OSD menu 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 LANGUAGE and then the OK button 4 Press the Up V or Down v button to select the desired language and then the OK button To enable or disable the Auto...

Page 61: ...for the computer mode see Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity page 116 for 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 62: ...rders music players and other audio video devices The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54 mm wide module as shown below and the latter can accommodate only an ExpressCard 34 module only Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual ExpressCard 34 module ExpressCard 54 m...

Page 63: ...our computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot page 20 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 E...

Page 64: ... an ExpressCard module Before moving your computer be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot 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 65: ...ssCard 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 ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module...

Page 66: ...tick 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 67: ...ed and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that are available as of May 2008 However not all Memory Stick that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology ...

Page 68: ... 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 69: ... do 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 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...ry 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 tran...

Page 73: ...lot page 20 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 74: ...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 75: ...es Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major CF memory cards available as of May 2008 However not all CF memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility CF memory cards with capacity of up to 16 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The CF CompactFlash memory card slot on your computer does not su...

Page 76: ...e slot To insert a CF memory card 1 Locate the CF CompactFlash memory card slot page 20 2 Push the CF memory card release button so that the release button pops out 3 Push the CF memory card release button a second time so that the slot protector pops out 4 Gently take hold of the slot protector and pull it out of the slot 5 Hold the CF memory card with the arrow facing toward you and pointing tow...

Page 77: ...y particles from entering the slot when not using an CF memory card Before moving your computer be sure to insert the CF CompactFlash memory card slot protector into the slot If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction ...

Page 78: ...lumes of data may take time to load so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the CF memory card To remove a CF memory card 1 Check that the CF memory card indicator light is unlit 2 Push the CF memory card release button so that the release button pops out 3 Push the CF memory card release button a second time so that the CF memory card pops out 4 Gently take hold of the CF memory card ...

Page 79: ...e the Internet you need to connect an external modem device for example a USB telephone modem an xDSL modem or a cable modem to your computer For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration see the manual that came with your modem ...

Page 80: ...nd access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that t...

Page 81: ...ch devices the device configuration the radio 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...

Page 82: ...t Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a LAN is created only by the 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 83: ...ions 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 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 o...

Page 84: ...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 the manual th...

Page 85: ...pane For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file included with the software 6 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option s Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on 7 Right click or on the taskbar and select Connect to a network 8 Select the desired access point and click Connect For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a passphrase T...

Page 86: ...s LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication 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 87: ...of up to 10 meters in an open area To start Bluetooth communications 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 S...

Page 88: ...our computer Size of file being exchanged Note that 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 a...

Page 89: ... 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 the software version employed by the manufacturer Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause band...

Page 90: ...ent 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 mou...

Page 91: ...adset a mouse or a digital camera without 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 ...

Page 92: ...er 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 93: ...ts on the computer Connecting External Speakers page 94 Connecting an External Display page 96 Selecting Display Modes page 100 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 101 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 103 Connecting a Printer page 105 Connecting an i LINK Device page 106 Connecting to a Network LAN page 108 ...

Page 94: ...anual 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 180 You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the OPTICAL OUT port See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure ...

Page 95: ...95 n N Using Peripheral Devices 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 96: ...onnect an external display not supplied to the HDMI OUTPUT port on the back of your computer Connect the power cord of your external display after connecting all other cables To change the display output to the connected external display see Selecting Display Modes page 100 ...

Page 97: ...pped with an HDMI input port connect one end of an HDMI cable not supplied to the HDMI OUTPUT port on the back of the computer and the other to the HDMI input port on the computer display Your computer is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection which enables you to play and view a wide vari...

Page 98: ... a TV to your computer To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port you need to change the device for sound output For the detailed instructions see How do I change the sound output device page 180 1 Plug the power cord of your TV 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an HDMI cable 2 not supplied to the HDMI OUTPUT port 3 on the back of the computer and the other to the HDMI inp...

Page 99: ...ded by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals ...

Page 100: ... 101 for more information To select a display 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Additional Options 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel 4 Select the display setup option under Display 5 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings You may not be able to display the same contents on both displays including a combination of one display and one projector at the same time depending on the ty...

Page 101: ...drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function Otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mo...

Page 102: ...Panel 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization 3 Right click the number 2 monitor and select Attached 4 Click OK At the confirmation prompt click Yes Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function ...

Page 103: ...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 104: ... 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 105: ...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 106: ...r 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 manual that came with your...

Page 107: ...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 108: ...he 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 Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure Your computer can be connected to the network w...

Page 109: ...onnected 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 Do not plug a telephone cable into the network Ethernet port ...

Page 110: ...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 111 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 116 Using the Power Saving Mode page 117 ...

Page 111: ... 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 112: ...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 113: ...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 114: ...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 115: ...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 116: ...h 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 and ...

Page 117: ...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 118: ...arrow next to the Lock button and Sleep Alternatively you can press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard 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 Press the power button on your computer Make sure that the batteries of your wireless keyboard are properly installed and not ...

Page 119: ...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 120: ...that You should contact your dealer to install 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 Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance Adding and Remo...

Page 121: ...visit the appropriate support web site Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a 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...

Page 122: ...ter 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 care To avoid inj...

Page 123: ...ks on the left and right of the computer 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 3 Disconnect the power cord and the peripheral devices from the back of the computer 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 disc...

Page 124: ... 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 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging ...

Page 125: ...t 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 10 Replace the memory module compartment cover and tighten the screw 11 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices to the back of the computer 12 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and...

Page 126: ...ur VAIO Computer 13 Connect the rest of the peripheral devices to the left and right of the computer 14 Plug the computer and the peripheral devices to power sources 15 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer ...

Page 127: ...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 128: ...ard disk contact VAIO Link Some hard disks are not compatible with your computer Contact the manufacturer of your hard disk for compatibility with VAIO computers Be sure to unplug your computer and peripheral devices from power sources before replacing either hard disk Replacing a hard disk while your computer is plugged to a power source may cause damage to the computer and the connected peripher...

Page 129: ...f the computer 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 3 Disconnect the power cord and the peripheral devices from the back of the computer 4 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down 5 Push and hold the tabs 1 on the top HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY Port 1 cover 2 and remove the cover 6 Disconnect the Serial AT...

Page 130: ...130 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Unscrew the two screws 3 securing the drive holder 8 Grasp the tab 4 on the drive holder and pull out the holder with the hard disk drive from the hard disk bay ...

Page 131: ...screws through the holes on each side of the holder A new hard disk drive comes with the necessary screws Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder 12 Slide the drive holder with the new drive into the hard disk bay until it clicks into place and connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable to the new drive 13 Secure the drive holder with the screws...

Page 132: ...uter 16 Replace the back panel cover See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 17 Connect the rest of the peripheral devices to the left and right of the computer 18 Plug the computer and the peripheral devices to power sources 19 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer ...

Page 133: ... and jacks on the left and right of the computer 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover page 22 for the procedure 3 Disconnect the power cord and the peripheral devices from the back of the computer 4 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down 5 Push down and hold the tabs 1 on the bottom HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY Port 0 cover 2 and s...

Page 134: ...134 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Unscrew the three screws 3 securing the drive holder ...

Page 135: ... the drive holder lift up the holder with the current hard disk drive and diagonally take it out of the hard disk bay 8 Disconnect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable from the hard disk drive 9 Remove the six screws from the drive holder and take out the hard disk drive ...

Page 136: ...curing the drive to the drive holder 12 Connect the Serial ATA power cable and the Serial ATA cable to the new drive 13 Insert the four tabs 5 underneath the hard disk bay frame and place the drive holder with the new drive into the bay 14 Secure the drive holder with the screws that you removed in step 6 15 Replace the hard disk bay cover 16 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices to th...

Page 137: ...ur VAIO Computer 18 Connect the rest of the peripheral devices to the left and right of the computer 19 Plug the computer and the peripheral devices to power sources 20 Turn on all peripheral devices and then the computer ...

Page 138: ...ge 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 screen inst...

Page 139: ...r VAIO computer from potential damage Handling the LCD Screen page 140 Using the Power Source page 141 Handling Your Computer page 142 Handling Floppy Disks page 145 Handling Discs page 146 Using Headphones page 147 Handling the Memory Stick page 148 Handling the Hard Disk page 149 Updating Your Computer page 150 ...

Page 140: ...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 141: ... 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 142: ...rsonnel 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 place electronic equipment n...

Page 143: ...that the WIRELESS indicator light on the right of the computer is unlit before using the computer Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or 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 ...

Page 144: ...clamp to lift your computer as the stand may break 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 compute...

Page 145: ...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 146: ...r 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 cloth...

Page 147: ...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 148: ...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 149: ...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 150: ... 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 151: ...hese suggestions before contacting VAIO Link Computer page 152 System Security page 158 Networking page 159 Bluetooth Technology page 162 Optical Discs page 166 Display page 170 Printing page 171 Microphone page 172 Mouse page 173 Speakers page 174 Touch Pad page 176 Keyboard page 177 Floppy Disks page 178 Audio Video page 179 HDMI page 182 Memory Stick page 184 Peripherals page 185 ...

Page 152: ...it 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 at least one hour Remove any extra memory modules you may have installed since purchase If you add or replace a memory module that is not compatible with your computer your system may not boot Before ad...

Page 153: ...plication window An application error may have been 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 ...

Page 154: ...puter If your computer does not turn off press the 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 Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off R...

Page 155: ... Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should I do if Windows does not start and a message appears when I start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator li...

Page 156: ... 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 to selec...

Page 157: ...sk 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 data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps See the online specifications to find out about your storage d...

Page 158: ...ect 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 Internet Security Suite software program current with the latest updates from McAfee Inc To download and install the latest security updates follow these steps 1 Click Star...

Page 159: ...hese steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Make sure the encryption key is correct What should I do if I cannot access the Internet Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more information Make ...

Page 160: ...nt channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information How do I avoid data transfer interruptions When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move your computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point con...

Page 161: ...tion key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches How do I display the VAIO Smart Network window To display the 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 soft...

Page 162: ...h 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 be f...

Page 163: ... find this computer check box The data transfer distance can be shorter than 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 or i...

Page 164: ...een your computer and the device to which it is connected Note that large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when I use a Bluetooth audio device Your computer may become unstable if you change a sound output device to a Blueto...

Page 165: ...ork PAN If the device to which you want to connect does not support Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User PANU mode you cannot connect to the device through a PAN Why can t I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users If you switch users 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 Star...

Page 166: ...he disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Handling Discs page 146 for instructions What should I do if the drive tray does not open 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 both buttons do not work click Start and Computer right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject If none ...

Page 167: ...see Handling Discs page 146 for instructions If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following The muting button on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed Press the button once again The volume may have been turned off with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard Press the volume up button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Right click the volume ico...

Page 168: ...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 169: ...not even a screen saver Stop using the keyboard 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 compa...

Page 170: ...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 171: ...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 172: ...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 173: ...t work 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 pr...

Page 174: ... off The muting button on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed Press the button once again The volume may have been turned off with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard 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 manual that came with your speakers...

Page 175: ...on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed Press the button once again The volume may have been turned off with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard 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 configured To change the sound ou...

Page 176: ... 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 177: ...hat 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 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 your compu...

Page 178: ... Wait for the indicator light on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by 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 179: ... 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 180: ...t device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port or the OPTICAL OUT port Once you have connected a device to the HDMI OUTPUT port or the OPTICAL OUT port you need to change the sound output device if you want to hear sound from the device For the detailed procedure see How do I change the sound output device page 180 If you still hear no sound from the sound output device follow these steps 1 Follow ste...

Page 181: ...k 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 or HDMI icon and click Properties 5 Click the Supported Formats tab 6 Click to select the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes 7 Click OK If the Dolby Digital or DTS output is connected to a device that does not support it the device will not play any sound ...

Page 182: ...s with the wireless keyboard 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 60 for the procedure The HDMI SELECT indicator light HDMI SELECT button illuminates in green when the HDMI input is selected How do I display the W...

Page 183: ...nction 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 60 for more information How do I turn off the system power indicator light Turn off both your computer and the device connected to the HDMI INPUT port How do I output signals fro...

Page 184: ...format a Memory Stick page 70 Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick Copyright protected music can only be checked out to 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 Memory S...

Page 185: ...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 186: ...186 n N Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer Sony Support Information page 187 e Support page 188 ...

Page 187: ...e VAIO Link web site for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com e Support This interactive part of our web site http www vaio link com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the Internet Using a personalized account you can log your technical queries with ease VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the prin...

Page 188: ... Link e Support Web Portal How can I access the e Support portal When you register your computer you will automatically receive an e mail with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and a basic explanation within a few hours All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the e mail You are now ready to create your first case You can access the e Supp...

Page 189: ...es from Monday till Friday between 8 am and 6 pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do I know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an e mail notifying you that your case has been updated ...

Page 190: ...isc and the Blu ray Disc logo are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association Intel Pentium and Intel SpeedStep are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows Vista Windows Media Center Edition MS Works Microsoft Office 2007 Home Student Microsoft Office Ready 2007 and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and ot...

Page 191: ...hose of their respective owners SD Logo is a trademark SDHC Logo is a trademark CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective own...

Page 192: ... 2008 Sony Corporation n ...

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